South 9 isn't just a food truck--it's the kind of place that makes you question why some…read morebrick-and-mortar restaurants even exist. From the moment you walk up, there's this unmistakable energy: the smell alone stops you in your tracks. It's rich, layered, and honestly a little dangerous if you show up hungry (which you absolutely should). Every dish feels intentional--nothing thrown together, nothing phoned in. You can tell whoever's behind the menu actually cares about food, not just serving it. The flavors? Bold without being overwhelming. Comforting but still exciting. It's that rare balance where every bite hits, whether it's something indulgent and messy or surprisingly refined for something coming out of a truck window. And the portions don't play games--you're leaving full and already thinking about what you're ordering next time. What really sets South 9 apart, though, is how it punches way above its weight class. This isn't "great for a food truck." This is great, period. The kind of food you'd expect to sit down for, linger over, and happily pay restaurant prices for. Honestly, South 9 deserves walls, a front door, and a line out the door. Until that happens, it might just be the best-kept secret on wheels--but not for long. Also, huge shout out for throwing in the extra sauces and tenders! As someone who rarely leaves reviews, this one is necessary and can't wait to see where this place goes.

Some of the best burgers I've ever had. Great sauce selection, and the fries are everything. I'll…read morealways keep coming back.

What a truly lovely place! Great vibe. Wonderful staff. Interesting menu. Amazing food!…read more We got the fried Pork belly as an appetizer. We liked it a lot. For our entrées, we got an order of the chicken Ramen and a Cubano sandwich that came with fries. Loved both! If I'm ever in this area again, I would definitely stop back. In fact, we might just go out of our way to drive three hours to come back to this place.

A year later and breakfast ramen is still all I dreamed of! So delicious. My husband loved his…read moregarlic noodles with crispy chicken. Wow, the crust on the chicken is amazing. I could eat that all day!

Was uncertain from the outside - seemed so quiet that we feared we were in the wrong place - what a…read morefalse assumption! Inside was warm, cozy, and crowded (not overly, but clearly beloved). The menu was broad and we decided to share lots of starters and small plates and we were delighted! Everything was so tasty - really couldn't even pick a favorite because they were all so good. Fried pickles, fried goat cheese - both excellent. Medierranean Mac also amazing - caesar salad was a great compliment - bright and fresh. We also loved the risotto and papparelle. The service was also exceptional - friendly like you've been a regular forever!

SUCCULENT dinner!!!…read more We stopped for dinner before the last leg of our trip to Maine - Yelp strikes again!!! A cozy place with gourmet food and a pastry chef on the premises!!! I had a decaf to warm me up - very good - nice sized cup too. My daughter got a beautiful shrimp and corn dish; my son, Buffalo Macaroni and cheese; moi - Mushroom Pappardelle! We all absolutely LOVED our meals aaaand a rare for us dessert - Blueberry Scone .. WOWEE! Homemade whipped cream too. Absolutely delectable!!! Our server, Sarah, was a doll baby - genuinely warm and friendly. Can't get much better - truly - she enhanced our experience! Sarah even hooked me up with another decaf to go :) I have to say - one of my best meals of THE YEAR !!!

This was my first time here, but not a first for my partner. He's raved about it in the past so we…read morefinally stopped in together - sat at the bar. Service was GREAT! Loved the bartenders - super friendly, very attentive! Food. Oh yes. Delicious! Their buffalo tenders are some of the best I've ever had! Amazing! Our kids will LOVE them so I look forward to going back just for these! Their pizza (thin crust) was SO good. Crispy, fresh, amazing toppings (plentiful without making the pizza heavy) - just so good. I highly recommend and look forward to taking a drive back out there!

My husband and I flew in from Florida for a wedding the next day. We stopped in Teddy G's to watch…read morethe Red Sox. We found the bartenders and staff extremely friendly and accommodating. The patrons were also very friendly and conversational. Wonderful place!! If we're ever back in the area we will definitely be back!!

"Polk Salad Annie Gators got your granny"…read more(Elvis Presley) We found Annie's on Main Street in Sturbridge, just look for their big sign in the parking lot. Speaking of parking, there are plenty of spots in the parking lot where the restaurant is located. Annie's is a family-owned breakfast and lunch spot, opening at 7am and closing at 12 or 1 every day. You'll find just about any breakfast or lunch comfort food here, so even the pickiest eater in your party will find plenty of options. Their menu has a few interesting choices, like three different "Egg White Mixers" that combines vegetables or baked ham with scrambled egg whites and toast. We also were impressed with the Family Style Meals for four or six. We stopped for breakfast on Saturday and were seated right away by Paige. She was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. My wife's breakfast order was a 4-egg Cheese Omelet ($9.50) served with Annie's Home Fries and choice of toast. I went for one of those Egg White Mixers ($8.25) and chose the Veggie with onions, peppers, and tomatoes, It was also served with Annie's Home Fries and choice of toast. I couldn't resist when I saw the magic words "Corned Beef Hash" on their menu, so I also asked for a side of their Fresh Homemade Corned Beef Hash ($7.25). My breakfast was fantastic, and that corned beef hash was loaded with lean shredded corned beef. Two Negatives 1) Have you ever been charged extra for hot sauce? Well, sadly Annie's charges $1 for those tiny plastic containers of hot sauce. 2) Coffee is a pretty important breakfast component, right? When I spend $4 for a coffee, I expect the coffee to be very good. Truth be told, Annie's coffee was terrible; it was incredibly weak and flavorless.

Just a quick stop for a quick breakfast of French toast and coffee. Both were excellent, but what…read moreimpressed me most was the attitude of the staff. Extremely friendly and attentive. That alone would make me a regular customer if I lived closer. Quaint little place, a bit warm, which is a part of its charm. Lots of off street parking.

Came with a group of 8 to celebrate a birthday. Have been here many times. BUT had never ordered…read morethe scallops or the ravioli. My advice - do not order those if you are hungry. 6 measly ravioli that had virtually no filling, sitting in a pool of oil masquerading as sauce. Enough oil for 50 ravioli, enough ravioli for a 4 year old. I am a woman with a slight build who eats normal portions. Left starving. The scallops were ordered by 2 in the party. 4 or 5 measly scallops and a small handful of whatever veggies it was. Again, the smallest portion of food I have ever seen. The rest of the party was luckier as they ordered burgers, cod or steak and enjoyed their meals. Something needs to be done about those 2 meal sizes or they should be removed from the menu. Our waitress was terrific and the music and the ambiance was great, as always. Bad day for the Duck.

I am hoping I caught this place a bad night because the food was good but service was horrible…read moreconsidering I visited on a slow night ! I sat at the bar and waited 15 min for bartender to ask me what I wanted and took another 30 minutes to get a glass of water,after having to ask two different bartenders and this is for a 20 seat bar at 50% capacity. I will try on a busy night to see if it's a better experience or not.

They say don't meet your heroes, but sometimes that statement doesn't follow through. Also, when…read moreyou're talking about a brewery, perhaps the statement doesn't match up correctly. What I'm trying to get at here is Tree House Brewing Company, for any avid beer drinker who knows their stuff, lives up to all the hype and wonder that it is. My wife and I visited Tree House last weekend and had a fantastic time. I'm just sad it's over. Can we go back? Now? First, I gotta give the wife a shoutout because it was her idea to swing up to the OG spot of Tree House in Charlton, MA when we were going to be near-ish by. Between not being a beer drinker and also being currently pregnant, my wife normally has minimal drink options at a place that makes its name in alcohol, but Tree House is all encompassing when it comes to liquid love. Beer, spirits, seltzers, sodas, and coffee can be found here all under the moniker of Tree House. Plus this place is so massively wonderful in seating indoors and outside that it can be a place to take a few small cherubs as you partake in the wonder of it all. Something to note for the future. The true wonder for me comes in two waves. Wave 1 is just the sheer amount of beers available from Tree House right on tap. Two bars split you up between the go-to IPAs and stouts while the other bar has more traditional lager and beer options. There aren't flights at Tree House, but no staff member (all were so friendly and welcoming) will stop you from tasting a whole bunch of brews before landing on your full pour. Wave 2 is the can ordering and pick-up. If you're like me, when you catch Tree House cans around the area at a beer distributor, it can be like seeing a unicorn. You grab them and you'll pay any price to obtain a few because you know how coveted they are and how tasty they're going to be. If you're not aware of this, it might amaze you to watch people take handcarts full of beer off to their car. For the selection and price, this is a must...well, I got 20 cans (and some coffee cans too) so maybe not a full handcart for me, but it's so tempting to not want to. Beyond those waves of wonder you'll just find everything you want at a brewery and more. Tree House swag runs rampant and you could easily walk out with Tree House garb from head to toe via shirts, stickers, keychains and stemware. As mentioned, the setup is so stellar with Adirondack chairs spread around overlooking the whole Tree House campus. Nothin' is better than that, except maybe their pizza. Come during the week and you can experience some really stellar slices at their slice shop. This is apparently closed on the weekends, but food trucks take their place so you'll definitely still find some grub to offset the hops. You'll win at Tree House no matter what. Overall, Tree House Brewing Company is everything you hope to get from a brewery with aspects you might not even expect. I mean, I probably should mention I came on a Friday right at opening and experienced all of this wonderment early on so perhaps, as some report, later on a Friday evening or a weekend day might result in a more crowded feel, but I'll vouch for a during the week trip if you can make it happen. Because once you stroll up and get a whiff of what is being brewed inside of Tree House, you'll know it truly is your beer hero...even if it's not a person.

5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here. Skip to the end to see my…read morerating scale. This is a simple one for me to rate. My big three for breweries are dog friendly outdoor seating, availability of good food, and high quality beers. Tree House is easily three for three. Let me put it to you this way - if you're a dog lover and beer enthusiast, this place is like Disney World. They even have maps of the hiking trails available on the property. Have a beer, take a hike, have a beer, get dinner from one of the several food trucks, have a beer, be happy. I'd literally try to convince my wife to plan a vacation around Tree House in Charlton even though it's an 8 hour drive from my home. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

Excellent Seafood! FRESH & seasoned well. Friendly service…read more Enjoyed the apple blueberry crisp dessert.

2 people in the party of 4 ordered scallops. In both dishes the scallops were overcooked, having a…read moredark leathery-like surface. Though I had thoroughly the fish and chips years earlier, this portion was smaller and greasier. Although I had specifically requested that the fries be served very hot, they seemed as though they had been sitting for a bit; simple request gone bad. The dessert was decent.

My husband and I love this restaurant. We enjoyed dinner here to celebrate our 33rd Wedding…read moreAnniversary. The food was delicious and the staff was amazing. I love how they worked as a team. We requested our favorite waitress, Erin. She made our anniversary celebration extra special with her attentiveness to everything.

Nice spot to grab lunch with my friend. The bartender was very sweet and attentive, the drinks were…read morewell made. We ordered a pretzel, which was a solid okay. The cheese sauce was a bit runny making it hard to eat politely. We had a steak and cheese and a turkey sandwich, both with house chips. The water there tasted awful, we did have to order bottled. They should probably consider a filtration system. Before I came I thought this was a high end place but upon arrival realized it's quite casual. We were in the downstairs bar, I understand there is an upstairs so maybe that is fancier? Either way it's super laid back. I will say the bathroom near the bar need an update. It was not just dirty, it was run down and ragged. Our lunch /drinks for 2 was $180 with tip and I would expect a decent bathroom and drinkable water for that level of restaurant pricing.

Absolutely great spot. Never had a bad meal here, and the staff has been nothing but very nice and…read moreaccommodating. Absolutely recommend !! The bread and tapenade before the meal comes in is fantastic!

A hidden jewel in Southbridge_MA. A excellent get together place and it can be very romantic. I…read moreenjoy the seafood and steaks. We use to gather for holidays here. Nice bar, friendly staff.