I booked the sleepy baker last minute for a birthday cake and had a great experience. Everyone…read moreloved the cake and thought it was hilarious. Service was quick, price was reasonable, and she even changed the pick up time last minute for me which made my day less stressful. Highly recommend!

Thank you so very much for being such an important part of our wedding day! The cake was just the…read morewinter theme we were looking for, and the tree line and the sweater tiers were particularly lovely. The cakes and gluten-free cupcakes were delicious and all the guests agreed and sends their compliments. We will definitely return to Liz at the Sleepy Baker. - The Merrill's

Le Petit Four was such a pleasant experience! lovely atmosphere and was busy on a tuesday morning,…read morethat's how know it's really good! Staff was very kind and quick with service. I had a ham and cheese croissant warmed up and it was flaky, buttery, cheesy, and mouthwateringly delicious treat! I also ordered a lemon meringue tart and an epi baguette. Can't wait to try them at home! I got an Iced Mocha and it was really good, nice and chocolatey! Would recommend this place to anyone!

Mmmm nothing better than fresh out-of-the-oven chocolate croissant...flaky golden delicate…read moregoodness. Hands down the best croissants in Boston! Line out the door on a Saturday afternoon. Fast moving and lots of staff who were helpful and kind. Everything looks so pretty and delicious. They were cranking out croissants and sandwiches which looked heavenly! I need to try a sandwich next time because the bread looks amazing and crusty. I finally had a chance to try the petit brûlée iced latte $8 (I think weekends only?). Iced latte with a light fluffy custard (?) filling on top and a thick caramelized sugar disc. So cute to break the sugar with a mini mallet! I had it with whole milk so it was pretty dairy-heavy & sugary...very delicious and fun to try! Would definitely get again. Updated seating in front with a couch and a couple small tables and chairs. Small area with utensils, napkins, straws also available. They also are selling preserves!

Amazing croissants. Also bought a cake from here for my mother's birthday which was delicious…read more Usually a line in the morning hours on a weekend but it moves very quickly!!

Pick from a pastry case, order at the counter, and take an empty cup to pour your own coffee…read more Spacious seating by windows and at tables around the corner from the action. Chocolate Croissant: Great for people who are all about the chocolatey. Big chunks falling out. For people who are all about a proper croissant, the place down the street is far superior, unfortunately, and with better parking. The croissant here was soft, not flaky. Bendy, not brittle. Blueberry Muffin: Had this on a previous visit a year ago (not pictured). Much like the croissant, it was okay. Overall experience, just okay. Nothing wrong with it, but some bakeries have me thinking about what looked great in the case that I didn't have, and might have next time. Not the case here.

"Every day with you is like ice cream Every night you're…read moregiving me nice dreams I know what you mean, you know what I need Ice cream" (Maroon 5) The grandkids wanted ice cream for dessert, so we walked across the street after our dinner at Alta Strada and walked into J.P. Licks. Living in Connecticut, I was unfamiliar with J.P. Licks. I found out it's a Massachusetts ice cream chain with locations in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Wellesley, Andover, Lynnfield, and Dedham. When you walk into their colorful store, you'll see the big menu board highlighting their frozen treats - Ice Cream & Hard Yogurt Flavors, Soft & Tart Yogurt Flavors, Frappes, Smoothies, Dairy Free Drinks, Toppings, Sundaes, Splits, and more. We saw ice cream cakes and pies, ice cream sandwiches, cupcakes and so much more. They even have a coffee bar with hot breakfast & snacks like oatmeal, waffles, croissant and egg sandwiches, etc. I went into their Feature Flavors menu and was delighted to find a personal favorite - Orange Chocolate Chip "Creamy orange ice cream with soft, dark chocolate chips". It was outstanding. My wife went with a dish of Coconut Almond Chip - "Ultra coconut creamy ice cream with sweet, shredded coconut, roasted salted almonds, and semisweet chocolate chips in this chewy-crunchy textural delight". I sampled it and enjoyed it more than mine! Small cups ran over $5 apiece, so be forewarned. The young crew working at J.P. Licks was friendly and fun to chat with. We took one of their tables at the front of the store and the six of us enjoyed our excellent ice cream.

Very clean inside, quick service. A fair amount of ice cream for the price, pretty standard for…read moremost ice cream places now! I enjoyed the black raspberry flavor, fruity and not too sweet. The one scoop was perfect for a treat after dinner.

Came in for early lunch on a weekday and it was easy to find parking. There are plenty of outdoor…read moreseatings. Great if you want to bring your dog. I like the high ceiling but although the cafe looks pretty big, seatings inside seem limited. The tables were really small and close to each other. I ordered - Braised Short Rib & Eggplant Couscous Bowl - Maple Aleppo Chicken - Iced and hot Black Sesame Latte There is self served water and you pick up your own utensils. They also bring you your drinks as well as your food order. The short rib size was a bit small but ok value for $20. It tasted pretty good. I like the eggplants as well. Adding fresh pomegranate on top of it. Gave it refreshing touch. We were also visiting the area so I bought a souvenir mug. There was so no price $ on the rack and it was a bit expensive $25. At least I didn't need to pay for parking. The sesame latte is a seasonal drink. It was pretty good! We liked it.

I've been here a couple times and the bakery and treats are the highlight at Tatte. My favorite is…read morethe cinnamon and pecan rose ($4.75) and the blue & blueberry cheesecake ($7.50). The pecan rose has a perfect amount of cinnamon and pecans and so soft inside with a crunchy top. The blueberry cheesecake is creamy and flavorful with a yummy crumbly bottom. It may look small, but it's very filling. All the bakery items are presented beautifully. Ordering was a little confusing, the first time. Do I sit? Is there a table service? Do I order the counter? Answer: order at the counter (both food, drink, and bakery). They'll give you a number, grab a table and they deliver food. You have to grab your own cutlery, napkins, salt/pepper,etc and water near the front door. When you're done you take your plates, etc to the bin by the door. The tables are small and round and very close to one another. The chairs are not very comfy, but the booth side is nice and has a great view of the inside which feels very spacious and bright. Didn't love the house breakfast $12. It came out a little cold and the potato fritters were way too salty. Although the ham and cheddar quiche was tasty and a pretty big. Big parking lot, but it seems to always be full.

My exposure to Roche Bros was their underground grocery store at Downtown Crossing so running…read moreacross an above ground supermarket was a pleasant surprise. And yes, it is definitely full sized! As with supermarkets, this one does have all the usual departments. The store is quite tidy and the shelves appeared very well stocked. There is a large focus on prepared foods and ready-to-heat. The sushi display looked fresh and had a good selection. I'm hours away from my own kitchen so I did not make a full shop here. Instead, I got a light snack from the deli where I found some sliced meats and cheese on special. The gent who served me was pleasant even if his "Thank-you-have-a-good-night" was after he'd already turned away. The rest of the marked including butchery, produce, dry goods, etc all looked great. Prices were reasonable and I did not spot any holes in the merchandise leveling. The young man who rang up my purchase was polite and had an appropriate sized bag for my few items. Parking lot was clean and the cart corrals were clear. [Review 10128 overall, 1714 of 2018.]

Shopped in the Natick store since it was opened and it's gone down hill. The hot bar food is not…read morefresh, the self cashier registers are always "asking for assistance". For the premium you pay to shop there -- it's not worth it. The people that bag food don't know that you do not combine hot with cold. Poor customer service overall. I'll be heading to marketbasket.

Really good Coffee and wonderful Staff. We visited there several mornings during our weeklong stay.read more

Coffee is watery for a cafe/coffee house... (And I am a…read moreDunks drinker) Review is mostly based on coffee taste/lack of it. Cranberry muffin was pretty great.

Nice selection of prepared foods. I went in looking for breakfast and ended up selecting salmon…read morewith two sides of tortellini salad and Brussels sprouts....... All for 14.00. How could I go wrong. Just to warm my blood, I picked up a cup of Grandma chicken soup. It was so much I saved my entree and sides for lunch. I would definitely return.

I love writing positive posts, but in this case, I feel it's necessary to share this situation with…read moreyou. I've been buying these cookies since December: they are very tasty and have a good composition. However, yesterday I was shocked when I started eating one and found a piece of wooden stick in it. Today, I went to the store where I bought them, and the manager apologized and gave me another oatmeal cookie as an apology, for which the cashier wanted payment. The situation is both funny and scary at the same time!

I loved it. Our daughter wasn't as impressed. I love a good Yorkshire pudding and this was…read morereminiscent of that as a sandwich. My daughter isn't a fan of that northern English dish. The clean and bright restaurant was packed on a Wednesday afternoon but after a short wait, a table opened up. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A good place with a unique sandwich.

The moment when your eyes roll into the back of your head--yeah, that was my first bite of these…read morepopovers. Service is responsive and prompt. A cute little cafe with plenty of metered parking in front.