Bittersweet Bakery &amp; Cafe

We stopped here on opening day, around 1030. We found seats easily. My wife got pancakes and I got…read morea waffle with strawberries and whipped cream. I loved the fresh maple syrup and our food was good. I loved the simplicity of this place. Just be warned that it's in an old barn-type building and it's cold in there! I would definitely return if I'm ever in the area again.

This was a fun dining experience. Keep in mind it certainly isn't Parker's or Polly's. But overall,…read moreit was good priced and you could experience the maple syrup process. This is counter service. So it's pretty much self-help. They do have some tables. Very friendly overall. Maple ice cream is a must try. Very cozy cabin like atmosphere. It's definitely worth a try.

Ice cream bar and seating

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The Farm Table

3.9(503 reviews)

8.9 mi

We always enjoy the Farm Table. It's a lovely place to gather with family and friends and…read moreespecially on Thu with their raw oyster special. We were there this past Thursday and I ordered their spinach, mushroom and chevre pizza. Not only was it lovely to look at, but it was very delicious. It was so delightful I ordered 3 on Sunday, half baked to take to a gathering on Monday. When I picked them up, I peeked inside a box. I was flabbergasted. It looked nothing like my Thu pizza. I looked at all 3, they were disappointing. They are small, individual size, no bubbly chevre, they are flat, little texture indicating yummyness. The Farm Table isn't always consistent so I shouldn't be surprised, but I truly am disappointed. I hope people at our gathering enjoy them. I am taking an herbed chevre to place on the pizza before warming. I pray all goes well.

We had our wedding at the Farm Table in May and could not be happier with the venue, staff and…read morefood. All of our guests had an amazing time and the day went smoothly. Vanessa was a great addition to the team towards the end of our planning and helped execute the perfect day! I would highly recommend Farm Table for a local wedding and could not imagine our day anywhere else.

Filet Mignon topped with crispy parsnips. A Corona to complete this dish.

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Beautiful building

Leo’s Table

4.2(35 reviews)

3.9 mi

Stopped into this cute little place for breakfast today. The vibe is great, loved the playlist…read more It's a mostly self serve style place. After reviewing their large menu, you order at the counter. Everything is made fresh to order. There is also a wonderful selection of fresh pastry tempting you at the counter. Staff is friendly and welcoming. We ordered the primal bowl, maple bacon burrito and a raspberry lemon blondie. Everything was so fresh and delicious! You are expected to bus your own table, which we did not mind. Overall, prices were fair, maybe a little higher than one would expect for a burrito but their slightly higher prices allow them to pay staff a living wage rather than waitress wage. Because of this, they are a 'tip free' establishment. However, if you choose to do so, it goes to a community meal fund for locals which I think really sets them apart! Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch if you're in the area!

It's great that you pay your staff a livable wage however, the service sucks hence why chips are…read moreinvented in. It's based on service/quality and is EARNED.. every place that I've gone where gratuity is automatically added The service has been terrible however, when I've eaten that places where that doesn't happen, service is great because people know they have to work for their tips. I walked in a little after they opened. Nobody was there in terms of customers... I wasn't greeted. I sat at the counter. The staff continued to just chat. I felt like the staff had no interest in having a customer. I had to go over get a menu. I was looking at it. They looked at me as I was reading said menu never offering a coffee nothing I waited about 10 minutes and then I walked out put the menu back and said I gotta go. I consider myself very knowledgeable about the restaurant industry as my family has been in it for over 50 years and I have worked in it for 30 years

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Great latte.

The Wicked Good Cafe

4.6(5 reviews)

9.7 mi

For breakfast I ordered a 3 egg omelette with cheese and tomatoes, home fries, coffee and a side of…read morehash. The food was excellent. The people were friendly and pleasant Terrific corned beef hash in particular. But my bill came to $28 with no tax in a place where you go order, get your silverware, pour your own coffee, bus your table, so not full serve. Not that it's an issue at all, but I wanted to give an accurate description. So why 3 stars? Maybe it's me. Maybe I'm just a crotchety almost old man, but $28 seems to be exorbitant without tip. If I'm wrong then It should be four stars.

The Wicked Good Cafe is perfectly named--everything we had was truly wicked good…read more The interior is bright and clean while still honoring the history of the building and the town. It feels welcoming, comfortable, and authentic. Service is counter-style, and the staff were super friendly. Coffee is self-serve, deliciously smooth, and refillable if you're drinking in one of their mugs--such a nice touch. They recommended the Pistachio Kind Bun, and we were not disappointed. Buttery, flaky, and croissant-like--definitely a must-try. The Swiss and mushroom omelet was cooked to perfection, and the bacon, eggs, and home fries were all excellent. We especially appreciated that nothing was over-salted--something more places should do (you can always add salt, but not take it out!). The homemade wheat toast, made with King Arthur flour, was hearty and flavorful--some of the best we've had. You can really tell they use locally sourced ingredients, and it makes a difference in every bite. Our only regret? Not grabbing some baked goods to go. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Ashland!

Pancake and local bacon from Porter farms

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Hot chocolate

The Lady Killigrew Cafe

4.2(171 reviews)

3.4 mi

Says open till 9. They always close early. The food is lacking from the Lady K 10-15 years ago…read more People that work there now give attitude when you order. So it's either a bad work environment or the employees now are pretentious. Brown rice salad is not the same. It's gross now. The pours are light. Don't waste your money or time unless Ken actually stops being a cheap small flatiron pos

Great stop for a good sandwich & happy vibe when traveling. Off the beaten track & tasty! Will…read morecome next time we pass thru. Loved the Brie sandwich & salad!

Seating area

Peanut noodles with curry chicken on top yum!

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The Upper Bend

4.6(61 reviews)

5.6 mi

So I came in here for a mocha latte and some maple toast and boy I wasn't disappointed. One of the…read morebest lattes I've had in a very very long time not bitter smooth the right amount of foam and the mocha came through without being overpowering. The maple toast was sweet, delicious and just what I wanted today. A cute place where you can sit out on the sidewalk or inside the cute little coffee shop you order at the bar. They call out your name for coffee and bring your dish to you. Everybody was nice and welcoming. Now when I walk into a building looking at me you can tell which way I voted and inside this place 99% of the people voted in a different direction. That doesn't bother me and it didn't bother them. They treated me with welcoming spirit and a wonderful meal. All I could think of is I woke up for breakfast but what did I care? Wonderful meal with wonderful people in a great little town. I highly recommend it!

I stumbled upon this delightful place for breakfast. I ordered the biscuits with jam and butter…read more The jam was homemade and absolutely delicious. Biscuits were buttery and perfectly crispy at the edges. Service was fairly quick too. Highly recommend.

What a cute place. I grabbed a window seat and watched the people go by.

Sorry I should have taken a picture of this before I started it but I couldn't resist! The maple toast satisfies the sweet tooth.

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The place its self

Whately Diner

3.0(190 reviews)

4.9 mi

This is a wonderful classic diner! The food was delicious. Best burger ever! The waitress was so…read morequick with the service and had a great personality.

The food was fine, the service was very slow. It took a long time to get the servers attention away…read morefrom the person she was chitchatting with to get a 2nd cup of coffee. Additionally, while I was there a server dropped a box of creamers on the floor. Put the box on the floor, scooped up all the creamers, and put them back in the box. Then proceeded to go around the room, placing the box on the lunch counter, and every table while she used the creamers to fill the bowls on the table. This included the creamers that were on the floor and the creamers that remained in the box, but were contaminated by the creamers that were on the floor. Not to mention that the box having been on the floor now rested on every table.

Biscuits and gravy, Massachusetts style.

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The outside

Davenport Maple Farm

4.2(16 reviews)

7.6 mi

This place is so incredible! It is as homey as you can get. There was a two hour wait when we went…read moreon a Sunday but it was absolutely worth it. The service was incredible. Everyone we encountered was very kind. The food was ETHEREAL. I think it about it a lot. I'd love to take my family here when they fly into town.

We just went for breakfast this morning (3/1/2025) after an absence of way too many years. We…read morearrived around 9:30 and the place was hopping. They initially said it would be a 45 minute wait, but it actually turned out to be less than 10 minutes. We were greeted by a very lovely, smiling and upbeat young lady who took us to our table for 2, which was wick followed by our equally lovely waitress. The food was excellent and the syrup of course was perfect. We enjoyed seeing the young families and couples all sharing large family style tables and enjoying the moment. Quick tip: get there around 10AM after the rush and you should get a table pretty quickly! The ride up to the farm is fun and provides an excuse to drive into the hills that you may not venture into otherwise. If you haven't done it before, please go and treat yourself and your family, if like me you haven't been back in quite sometime, GO because I regret missing past years of treating ourselves to this experience. If you found this review helpful, please let me know by tapping the things up. Thanks!

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Masuda’s Cafe

5.0(14 reviews)

11.6 mi

I can not say enough good things about this place. The atmosphere, the owner is a true delight, the…read morecoffee is delicious and the food is something special. It's tucked away, which is unfortunate, but once you find it, it's a must try.

Masuda, herself served us today. She's so lovely. This was my first visit. There's a suit down side…read moreand the Cafe side. Masuda's Cafe is bright and airy, and so invitingly warm. Went there with coworker for a working lunch. We ordered each a Golden Chai. The smell was divine and tasted just as good. Definitely will be back.

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Hot Kashmiri chai

Esselon Cafe and Coffee Roasting

4.2(409 reviews)

13.3 mi

I frequented this place in its early days and it maintains its high standard of all things…read morewholesome. Today I had the Vegan Brekkie Tofu scramble, sautéed spinach, mushrooms, avocado, and grilled tomato served with toast and mixed greens in balsamic vinaigrette. I enjoyed it completely. It was my one meal of the day and it delivered on every note. For new patrons, Please be patient they are making these meals with love in behind the scenes.

Cute coffee shop! Ample amount of seating and more seating on a heated patio. They have a self…read moreservice station for water and condiments. I ordered the mushroom and ham omelet, it was so fluffy! Definitely a good portion. The sour dough bread was good, but a bit tough. I wanted to try the lamb sausage patty so I added it on the side. The golden latte was one of the most unique coffees I've ever had. It was a tumeric based coffee with other spices like cardamom and cinnamon, actually really good!

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Grilled cheese and tomato bisque

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Iced Latte, Iced Chai, and Iced Matcha Latte

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Zoe H.

206

8 years ago

We stop here regularly for coffee and breakfast sandwiches, and we've tried quite a few of their pastries. Everything has been delicious and enjoyable. The ladies who work here are super sweet too. Same cost as Dunkin and 1000x better. read more

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