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    2 Café

    4.4 (221 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Fish cake benedict with sauce on the side (foreground) and crab cakes with scrambled eggs, home fries, and toast (background)
    Paige L.

    This is a little local gem downtown with delicious food. They make efforts to keep the tables moving so you don't have to wait too long. My husband and I ordered a waffle to share and then two different egg dishes. The waffle took a really long time to come out - almost 40 minutes. We were really hungry and after waiting for a table, waiting for the waffle was rough - especially when I could see into the kitchen where staff members were eating and snacking away. In general the service was slow and not super warm, so that was the low point of our visit. The inside is cute and comfortable with funny signs ("you don't have to be crazy to work here, we'll train you") and even a little TV perhaps to show a game or news (nice kind of laid back diner vibe). Food specifics: - waffle with strawberries: disappointing! the one waffle had a really claggy texture. wish it had been more light and a little crispy on the outside. came with a mix of fresh and sauced strawberries. for $11 and the long wait, it didn't feel like a good deal. - fish cake eggs benedict: WOW. this completely blew me away. the homemade fish cakes were soooo light and delicate. not a super fishy flavor - just fresh and yummy. the eggs were also poached to perfection - cooked whites with a runny yolk. the potatoes were nice and soft with good seasoning. - scrambled eggs with toast, home fries, and crab cakes (special): again, the seafood cakes took the cake! fresh crab with a surprising and delicious mix of green pepper and some kind of chipotle/smoky spicing? the toast was hearty as well. In general, I'd love to come back and eat more of their delicious food. If I lived nearby I'd come often enough for the staff to know me so they would be more attentive :)

    Their food was delicious and service was excellent! Thank you!

    Their food was delicious and service was excellent! I asked them to make what they recommended and they made crab cakes eggs benedict and the crab meet was very fresh and yummy and the yolk was extra gooey, just like I love it. Thank you!

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    Leilani H.

    Food and service was great! Place was full of regulars. As an out of town visitor, I enjoy eating at the favorite place for locals. We were there at opening, got to talk to a guy who has been going there almost everyday for 20 years. Server had his table set with drinks before opening the door for the day. My kids had pancakes, biscuits and gravy all very good. Myself and my spouse had the crab cake special and it was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had.

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    Mark H.

    4 of us stopped in the morning after a long day of deep sea fishing. We got lucky to walk in and get a table, there was a line of people waiting afterwards. Inside is small with about 5 tables and 10 bar seats, hence the wait. The reason for the wait is mostly because the food is that good and all homemade, even all the breads (white, multigrain, marble rye, anadama, raisin, Portuguese, pistachio, wheat). Needless to say, if you can get a seat, grab it (make sure you ask first) it's well worth it.

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    Paul Francis M.

    There is a reason why this place has a ton of high reviews. It's a small establishment in town off the main road. You walk in and are greeted by local pictures and decorations. Love the hat holders! (See picture) What I am assuming is one of the owners was telling my cousin and I about how for halloween she wants do decorate as if they were climbing out of spider webs. All the tables were full but a local gentleman was kind enough to move to another table with another local gentleman to free up the table for us. The food came out quick and words cannot honestly describe how wonderful of a bite the first bite was with mine. I went with the raspberry stuffed french toast and the filling is out of this world! The homemade Portuguese bread is a perfect cut and equally as good as the filling if not better. Cousin ordered the Irish Eggs Benedict which I never have had before, had a small bite and would definitely give a try for a meal in the future. As for the portion size it was just the right amount. And with how quick the food came out I can imagine the table turnover is not that long unless you get lingering parties. I am sure this town is full of good local spots judging by today's experience. If you are new to town or just driving through and looking for a quick bite, take my word for it and make this your first stop.

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    This was a great find! Extensive menu, excellent food served piping hot! They make all of their own breads. Casual atmosphere. Staff was so welcoming and warm; gave us great suggestions about what to do and see in Gloucester in addition to delicious breakfast! Highly recommend!

    Nancy F.

    This small coffee shop is a gem in the community of Gloucester! The owner is a fabulous hostess. She offered our grandson toys to occupy his time. The menu is extensive with many combinations of 11 homemade bread varieties and the most delicious and light and fluffy pancakes. The menu was such that you wanted to try 1 of everything! We have made this our breakfast strip before visiting Gloucester or sailing on the 7 Seas Whale watch boat.

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    Delicious breakfast. Friendly, fast service. Best corn muffin and home fries! Will be back.

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    Thank you Steven. Our Fishcakes are one of our customers favorite.

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    9 years ago

    Wonderful establishment, Great choices of healthy alternatives if typical breakfast choices aren't what you desire. Give them a try.

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    9 years ago

    Lovely breakfast spot, and Patty is a doll. Be sure to check hours of operation before you go so as not to be disappointed.

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    We always stop by Two Sisters when we come to Gloucester twice a year. Food is excellent and so is the service.

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    Thank you for a great review Jennifer. See you soon.

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    Great place for breakfast. Home made breads and muffins. Great staff great food. Loved it

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    Absolutely delicious!! Homemade breads and muffins out.of this world. If your in the area it's must!!!

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    Thank you Sandy. See you next time.

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    Creative Catering

    Creative Catering

    4.9(26 reviews)
    11.9 mi
    40 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    Honestly the best caterers ever, even my guest raved about them. The food was delicious and the…read moreservice was excellent. The made my son's wedding an incredible memory, a month later and people are still talking about how delicious the food was

    Creative Catering knows nothing but scrumptious appetizers, delectable entrees and mouthwatering…read moredesserts. Not to mention, the crew is unmatched. They got my had hot food on the table for my guests in fifteen minutes. They were friendly, helpful and effective from the tasting to the very end of the wedding day, when the staff went above and beyond to help politely usher guests out of the venue so we could make our curfew on time. Lori and her team are pros. They knew what we wanted and they executed. They even provided a private dinner for my husband and I so that we could have what we heard was impossible: actually enjoy our wedding meal and spend some quality 1:1 time together on our special day. At the tasting, Lori brought out a meal we hadn't even ordered: their melt-in-your-mouth short rib. My dad and my husband tried it and after one bite, they knew we had to have it on the menu. Most of our guests got it, and it was a smash hit. I had their incredible baked haddock with mashed potatoes and green beans almandine -- out of this world. The signature salad was perfect. Our vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free guests were delighted by their Mediterranean pasta dishes and food allergy guests were accommodated and well fed, as well, from apps to dessert. The bar served up our signature drinks with precision and flair, working in our embossed cocktail napkins and monogramed stirrers. We are so grateful and the rave reviews from our guests are a testament to professionalism, talent and care of Creative Catering. We'll look back on our wedding as a day of love, great memories and outstanding food and service. Look no further for your catering needs in the north shore -- they're the best!

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    Oh Jolie Catering - Oh Jolie Catering

    Oh Jolie Catering

    5.0(14 reviews)
    14.2 mi

    Oh Jolie was amazing! Rosa, Joe and Tony are pros! Because of them, my birthday party was a hit!…read more During the party, my friends kept mentioning to me how great the food is and asking "where did you find these caterers?"! It was amazing to have 3 different and equally delicious (and gorgeous) pizza options at a station while the rest of the apps were passed around! Our friends could stay in their conversations and enjoy these treats right there! And as the host, I didn't have to do a thing! They set up, served, and cleaned up so well! Oh Jolie is now my go to caterer! No need to go elsewhere! Also, the app choices were vast and mouth watering! Such a great crew with delicious talents! Thank you so much again! Here's a picture of Joe and me at the party! Lastly, I should mention that not only did they make our night, but they were so easy to work with during the planning part. Rosa was very attentive, friendly and flexible. I knew instantly that I found the right caterers! Thank you Rosa, Joe and Tony!

    Fabulous find! The owner, Rosa, was wonderful to work with, and they offer a very nice menu of…read moreappetizers. The food was delicious, and the waitstaff were exceptional. They easily engaged with all the guests, cleaned up quickly, and served the food hot with a smile. We ordered a noodle station and passed hot appetizers and the guests really enjoyed the food. I would absolutely use them again for my next event.

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    Clambake & Outdoor Catering-Woodman’s - Let us grill up some bbq for your company event or your backyard bbq

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    4.3(9 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    My company hired Woodman's to do a clambake for 80+ of us at our office in Nashua, NH. The lobster…read moreitself, the roasted chicken, the steamers & the corn on the cob were outstanding. BUT--they were Extremely Stingy with the chowder, cole slaw and the number of shrimp in the shrimp cocktail. Honestly, for $90/per person one would think they could offer more than a thimbleful of cole slaw and 4 small shrimp for the shrimp cocktail. Cabbage is so cheap it's almost free! Put out a few platters of cole slaw, potato salad & maybe some rolls so that people can endure the long wait for the entree. I'll be back to the restaurant itself but I wouldn't hire them to do an event because their timing is poor and you feel as though everything is being rationed (I had enough of that feelng while waiting for TP during the lockdown!)

    Woodman's recently catered a wedding reception for my family, and they did superbly. From…read moreconnecting with Donna, who gave great advice on building our dream menu, to the on-site team of Kristi, Kyle, and Julia, who provided wonderful service, everything was perfect. The food was delicious, leaving our visiting family from Europe wanting more because it was so yummy. The service was seamless, and they are truly experts at catering. I couldn't recommend booking a catering event with Woodman's more highly!

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    Classic Cooks Catering

    Classic Cooks Catering

    3.0(3 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    When I worked at the Blackburn Industrial Park, Classic Cooks was the go-to place for lunch…read more Admittedly, it was also the only place serving lunch in the entire park. Unlike most urban industrial parks, like the Cummings Center properties, Blackburn Industrial Park is almost completely barren of food places, and most of their businesses are spread out. So, this was the place to be if you wanted a home-made meal for lunch or a sandwich. I believe they serve breakfast now too. I always found the food delicious. I especially liked the special of the day. I had a co-worker, however, that found something to gripe about every day! She even would correspond with the owner via email to discuss what was wrong. I guess that's a sign of good customer service though if the owner is willing to take the time daily to talk with you via email! You've probably guessed a major drawback with Classic Cooks because of location: long lines. If you went around noon, you would be in line for at least 20 minutes. I always tried to go around 11:40. Another thing that always irked me was that sometimes you would get there and the food wouldn't be ready and you'd have to wait. If a place opens at 11:30 then I think their special of the day should be good to go. I rarely got anything from the regular menu, however, when I did, I always called it in in advance. One time, they were out of the special so we quickly ordered sandwiches and it took almost 20 minutes. Yikes! Another quirk- if you ordered in advance, you still couldn't go to the front of the line which was very annoying on days when the line was out the door. All in all though, the staff was always friendly and the food was really good. I don't think I got more than 2 items ever that I didn't like. Line would be ridiculous though on a daily basis if you didn't get there early enough. The prices for the menu items were high, but that's what you get when it's the only restaurant around. The specials were always great and had a decent price. If you work in the area, it's a good spot to try for lunch. And I'd love to hear how breakfast is- I always wanted to try it but never got around to it.

    The only positive I can say is that the food was tasty. Other than that, the caterer did not…read morelisten to our needs and didn't deliver the food as promised. She wasn't onsite during the event. The portions were very scimpy. Guests went hungry. The price was steep. Some of the waitstaff was rude.

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