Very cute breakfast and lunch restaurant. Staff are very personable and capable. They clearly have…read moretheir ;regulars'. Nice music piped in too. The ambiance is very low key, easy to keep clean tables, chairs and floor. The coffee is good. Pancakes are huge. I asked twice for real maple syrup but unless she forgot to charge me for it, I think I got 'pancake' syrup, which is made of corn syrup and I'm not supposed to eat that. Note to self, if you have a food sensitivity or allergy, be sure they know it because I just tried to order according to my needs and didn't spell it out as I should have. The full order of Irish breakfast - an eggs bene over corned beef hash - is HUGE. A half order is absolutely enough for your average size breakfast. I ordered two pancakes, and one would have been enough for my appetite. Another note to self - portions are big. On street parking. Single restroom off dining area. Friendly staff. Good food and coffee. Definitely worth a stop for a home style breakfast.

well it is just outside of "downtown" gardner and it isn't too much to look at BUT if you want a…read moregreat generous breakfast with friendly service, go here!! first time for us and it was full this morning, fortunately we got lucky and a couple was just leaving so we were seated quickly.....menu is pretty typical but it was interesting...my date loves pancakes so she ordered the triple, the waitress warned her that that was a lot so she only ordered 2....and we came home with one!!! i had the Irish benedict, yes full size, and they do order a half so I also have dinner tonight....food was great AND GENEROUS, and service pleasant!!

The smoothies are good, the food is ok, the coffee is meh. But it doesn't really matter anyways…read morebecause they seem to just close whenever they want despite the times listed on the door. We tried to go on 3 separate occasions during business hours and they weren't open, so we just stoped trying to go

Always quiet, but I'm always first in line for a smoothie. I'm definitely a smoothie girl…read morepineapple, strawberry blueberry with a protein shot.! All the sandwiches look amazing!! I definitely recommend

Right off of Route 2, this bake shop/gift shop/ice cream store is cute outside and inside. I don't…read morethink you can find a place in the state that sells this amount of homemade Scandinavian baked goods. The Finnish coffee bread had good flavor, though a tad dry. The Scandinavian almond cupcake is a bit sweet for me but has a strong almond flavor. You can find a variety of local food , Scandinavian, and other gifts at the store too. It's a nice place to get a gift on the way to visiting someone. They have dairy products and other perishables as well. There's some outdoor seating at the store and the abundance of flowers outside was a nice touch. I guess, hence, the Kitchen Garden... Service was friendly and helpful. I wished they had some limpa or Finnish rye, but I came pretty late in the day. Maybe I'll try the ice cream sometime, though it's from Bliss over in Attleboro, which is closer to Boston. This general store is a nice stop along Route 2.

This place is is great cute store with lots to see. I ordered a pie on a Thursday to be picked up…read moreon Sunday morning upon opening. when we arrived the pie was ready and warm . I highly recommend Kitchen Garden the service is fabulous.! As for the pie it was a blueberry pie and it was amazing!!! I brought it along with me to a brunch with family and it was a big hit.

Delicious grilled cheese sandwich in a comfortable traditional diner setting. Great service and…read morefriendly clientele.

The Paramount Cafe is a downtown Chair City gem. Early morning breakfasts, mid-day lunches and…read moreevening home-cooked suppers are all a delight. I fondly recall in the late '80's having a 16-ounce Knickerbocker bottle with a cheeseburger cooked right in front of you. The Knickerbockers may have faded into oblivion, but the food, atmosphere, and friendly, courteous service at this slice of Americana are still present and first-rate. Gone are the once legendary Gardner spots like Stanley's Lunch, but it's great to still have the Paramount and a short walk away, the Blue Moon Diner. Highly recommend.

I came here one time, ordered a caramel latte and the woman behind the counter had to ask her…read morecoworker what a latte was. Was super concerning to hear your barista say, and the coffee reflected that. Haven't been back since. They were super nice though!

Great coffee & sandwiches! Turkey brioche and ham & cheese were delicious! Cold brew coffee hit…read morethe spot!

This is a cute spot. Amazing service…read more Great food will definitely go back for a coffee and the worlda best blueberry muffin.

Its a cute place but always under staffed and the wait time is ridiculous!! Today one person…read morerunning the entire restaurant....New staff all the time so the coffee is inconsistent just not worth driving to the middle of nowhere

Right around the corner with fresh coffee and fresh breakfasts. They usually run out of donuts and…read morepastries by mid-morning, so get there early. The ladies open the doors at either 5:00 or 5:30 in the morning after baking fresh every day. There is a counter, some tables and a small town feel to the place. Folks sit over their coffees and chat, which is nice. There is even a take and leave book sharing shelf in the corner. Personal favourite? Egg and cheese on a croissant, grilled in the pan, with a cup of black coffee. I have been known to rescue a plain donut or two if they look lonely.

This location has a lot of space inside for seating. Order on the app ahead of time to expedite…read moreyour order. It was strange that there were six people behind the counter, but only one making drinks. She was working as hard as she could, but I'm not too sure if no one else Knows how to jump in and help. Bought a waste of time by the staff. Drinks that come out hot and ready.

How many baristas does it take to make an espresso? Answer: one. But you won't find any baristas…read morehere. Only clueless, disinterested people with no passion or desire to improve. Some of this is on the employees, but Starbucks gets blame too for not training them better. What a disaster! I didn't see espresso on the menu so I asked for "just an espresso, a double." Pretty clear right? Keep in mind Starbucks started the whole "second wave coffee culture" craze in the USA with their fancy Italian lattes, grandes, and all that. This isn't rocket science just basic Italian coffee vocabulary. Not to this kid behind the counter who looked at me with a confused, disinterested stare. I repeated, "just espresso, nothing else. A double." Still not comprehending. He called out to an associate: "Um, do we have 'just espresso?" She came over. "He said he wants 'just an espresso'". I tell her the same thing: yes, just a simple espresso, a double. You'd think it would be resolved no, right? No! She didn't get it either. She said "he wants the **** (name of some fancy coffee drink); it's on the menu. I looked at the menu. It's a fancy coffee drink. "No, I just want an espresso, nothing else." She's like "We have many drinks with espresso. Did you want a Cappuccino? An Americano?" I'm getting exasperated by now. "No, just an espresso. A shot of espresso in a cup. Do you have it?". Finally she gets it. "Oh, an espresso." To the kid: "Make him 2 shots of espresso in a cup." Finally! After what seemed like 5 minutes but was probably less, I got my espresso, just average, and joined my friends. I never did get a meaningful answer about why it's not listed on the menu. Just left with the feeling that they were annoyed with me for complicating their day and that they believed that I, not they, were the clueless ones. One more thing: I don't normally go to Starbucks or Dunkin, or any chain restaurant for that matter. I'd rather support a local community shop and its people than some corporate investors in Seattle. For every sterile carbon-copy Starbucks that opens, that's one less independent shop that can compete. I do what I can to help the little guys. I made an exception that day to meet a friend on their work break. But not again, especially this one!

The best diner I've ever been to the food is the best and service is fast and happy staff all over…read morethe retro style makes the place beautiful

Local popular establishment with that home-cooked feel. Bring ca$h, as credit cards are not honored.read more