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    The Works Bakery Cafe

    3.7 (142 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jackie B.

    Stopped by for a triple chocolate and chocolate chip cookies. The triple chocolate is better (in my opinion) quick service, easy parking, will be back to try other things!

    On what planet is this a bowl of granola?
    Jamie E.

    What a rip off not only is what they call a bowl of granola and absurdly small portion, but they don't even have whole milk to go with it

    Everything bagel with lox cream cheese
    Leah O.

    This is the spot for breakfast! Delicious bagels and they have classic or fun cream cheese flavors! Their coffee is also really good. The staff is also very friendly and helpful.

    Bagel with "lox spread"

    Yuck - stop scrolling on your phone and handling food at the same time!!!! I walked out and threw my sandwich in the garbage - lox spread was terrible.

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    1 month ago

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    2 months ago

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    1 year ago

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    2 years ago

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    4 months ago

    Great lunch spot. Many options, also gluten free and vegan options. Cozy up next to the river and enjoy a break!

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    9 months ago

    Love this place. Bread and ingredients always fresh. Love the online option stop and just pick up. Employees always helpful and happy !!!!

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    5 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Great bagels. Had a breakfast sandwich yesterday and a BLT today, they were both terrific. I love how they put salt in their everything mix.

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    2 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Decent bagel for New England, but not quite as good as Jersey and NYC. However I am anxious to try more.

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    4 years ago

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    2 years ago

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    1 year ago

    Food is always excellent! I wish the restaurant had more seating. They should definitely expand.

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    2 years ago

    Everything was as ordered and ready when I got there to pick up our lunches! Keep up the good work!

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    2 years ago

    Always right on. Nice perfectly toasted bagel with local cream cheese with just the right touch of sour.

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    4 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Delicious food, super cool atmosphere if you sit in the back by the river. Table space is limited but that's part of the charm

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    1 year ago

    food was ready when promised and it was yummy and everything was cooked as promised even with the changes we made strongly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Always consistently great food and service, and the on line ordering app is wonderful.

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    2 years ago

    Easy to use app. Great healthy food when on the run. Love the bagles and the sandwiches are a nice alternative to the fast food chains.

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    3 years ago

    Fantastic! Quick service delicious bagels. Nice place. I can see how parking may be an issue , but worth it .

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    2 years ago

    Absolute best sandwich/bagel shop in the surrounding area, stop in and order or download their app for a stop and go meal!

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    5 years ago

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    2 years ago

    When in Manchester, don't miss out on experiencing The Works. The food is amazing and the staff is wonderful. You won't be disappointed!

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    Up For Breakfast - French Toast

    Up For Breakfast

    4.1(419 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Great breakfast place from the coffee to basically anything on the menu. That gets a 5.. Even the…read morecrowding is fine once you are seated. They still have specific male- female bathrooms which could be made available to both or 100 of the new sex orientations. My only problem is their hours. Most breakfast places seat diners during their open hours. If it says 1:30pm then the staff can get out by 2:30. This restaurant tends to push people away - who are there for brunch - at about 12:15. Not sure the owners know how much business they are actually turning away since it's not apparent that once someone has been turned away over an hour before their end of day never bother to return. Also now that tips aren't technically taxed I would think employees would like a full day of work. Perhaps they need 2 shifts of wait staff and/or open for breakfast at 8:00am rather than 7:00. I moved to Manchester 3 yrs ago and have been baffled by the shortage of people willing to work full time or employers willing to add part-time workers on their busy days (Friday through Monday) There must be a way to keep staff and accommodate early afternoon brunch (10-2pm) diners. Manchester is basically a resort town that has kept its small town feel - which is a positive - but most restaurants in the area depend on seasonal diners. (Ski season, Fall foliage (leaf peepers, Summer equestrian, musical, play events and quiet during "mud season" so many businesses take a break some time during April/May. Manchester is an odd duck of a town - more New England than upstate NY or E. Pennsylvania. Some old locals insist on calling lunch - dinner and dinner supper which just confuses anyone who isn't a member of the DAR. (Daughters of the American Revolution) I have friends here who had relatives come over on the Mayflower - it was obviously a VERY crowded boat.

    Awesome place in Vermont for breakfast. The portions are large and fulfilling. They are well made…read moreand tasty. Definitely what one needs to fill up before a physical workout in the mountains. The coffee are well made and tasty, I think its infinite recharge. Definitely worth coming here for breakfast and you get more than what you pay for : )

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    The Works Bakery Cafe

    3.8(133 reviews)
    42.6 mi
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    Fast, fresh breakfast! Ate here twice while we visited and food was consistently good. Something…read morefor everyone here-

    This review is for my wife, who doesn't go on Yelp. . . . But I do…read more This is her review. Service, Service, Service! I tried them twice, bad both times. Day One, I went in and ordered a bacon egg & cheese sandwich. I asked if I could substitute avocado for the cheese. They said no as the avocado is more expensive. I get it, no big deal. I ask for a bacon egg sandwich (no cheese). They take my order along with my coffee and such and I go about my business. I go back to my Air bnb and lo and behold it's an egg only sandwich. I chalk it up to talking about avocados more than I do their listening skills and I move on. Day Two, I go in to give them a second chance. I order a Harvest Bowl & 2 coffees. I pay in cash. I get my cups, fill up my coffees and wait. After a few minutes, I realize that several people have come in, ordered, served and left in front of me. I go up to the counter and ask about my order and find out it was never put in. Because I paid in cash there was no trail. It's now well over 20 minutes and the person who took my order would not even lift her head to acknowledge that she served me. I call someone else over and ask about what to do and they treat me like I'm looking for a free meal. (FYI, visually I am a successful older female). Once they retook my order I quickly went next door to the jewelry shop as I had some time sensitive business there. When I returned, bowl still not ready, but was on the stove. While I was waiting I asked to speak with the manager. Suddenly nobody wanted to be the manager. Once someone came forward, I asked if this type of service was normal. I also asked if they compensate customers who have been ignored. He THEN HAD THE NERVE TO SAY, 'WELL, YOU'RE GETTING THE BOWL FOR FREE'! There were places I wanted him to put said compensation. Never, Never, NEVER say words like that to any customer. The sad part, the food is good. The place is cute. The customer service takes all that away and more. Caitlin, you have a good thing. Don't let your employees ruin it. When I mentioned your business in the jewelry store, they avoid your place too for the same reason.

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    Night Work Bread

    4.7(32 reviews)
    42.0 mi

    Love this place!! Night Work bread is one of my favorite stops in Ballston Spa! Everything they…read moremake is sourdough-based and you can really taste the difference. The bread is so good!! Great flavor and great texture; and, I appreciate that they use organic ingredients. I actually wouldn't eat there if they didn't. The bagels are honestly amazing. They are the only bagels I will eat because they are organic sourdough (it's the only non-gf I'll eat). They are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, just how a bagel should be! Whenever I've ordered a bagel and cream cheese (which is more than a dozen times), they've always been very generous with the cream cheese, which I appreciate! They've also got more than just bread. They sell some local gifts and things: flowers, crocheted items, little crafts, chocolates, etc. Their cookies are soooooooo delicious. We always get at least one to enjoy after we eat our bagels. :-) There is a small sandwich menu (no hot items though - like no hot egg sandwiches, just egg salad). They also serve hot coffee! One tip: Go early. They often sell out of bagels and treats, especially on the weekends! It's just a really solid spot with really good food! Definitely worth checking out! We drive 25 minutes just to enjoy their bagels, bread, and treats!!

    I'm back once again, to try their sourdough bagels that they're known for. I've always liked their…read moresourdough baguettes and bread so I was sure that their bagels would not disappoint. Their friendly staff bagged up my everything bagel, onion as well as sesame bagel. When I got them home, I was pleasantly surprised to see how sizable and well seasoned they happened to be. They were crisp with a nice chew as well as soft on the inside. Absolutely delish and I will be back for more!

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    Night Work Bread - Lemon Rosemary Country Loaf. Delicious, excellent crumb!

    Lemon Rosemary Country Loaf. Delicious, excellent crumb!

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    Night Work Bread - Lemon Rosemary Country Loaf.

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