I cannot praise this restaurant enough. I have lived in this area for five years now I went here…read morefor the first time two years ago every single thing I've ordered here has not only been delicious, but beautiful! Whenever we go out to eat I always suggest coming here because I look forward to trying new things but also love sticking to some of my favorites like the g Vegas nachos and southwest bowl. They also have the best fried pickles around. Even when the restaurant is busy, the servers are attentive and friendly. I love the ambience and that they have local artists Work posted all the time. I am huge in supporting small sellers and small businesses and I love that they do that too. It's also great that they let you pick from their own flights or you can choose your own!

Gardner Ale House at Moon Hill Brewing gave us a nice evening of good music, cold brews, good food,…read moredollar oysters! (Apr 2026). We came here to try out their Monday Blues, and happened on their Monday Buck-a-Shuck oysters! We found a long room with over 70 seats set up at tables for four that looked combine-able, about 20 seats at the bar and at 2-seat hightops, both rooms with a wall of windows. The band set up in the bar window, but sit where you like, we found that we could hear the band everywhere! There's also a small enclosed outdoor patio with about 30 more seats at umbrellaed tables. The Jim Atkinson band is a foursome of Boston-area musicians that has been cranking out great blues, rock, & roots since 2017. We loved them, especially enjoying the creative keyboard and a real live sax! Their music selection was amazing, more their favorite solid blues than old-standbys, so we didn't recognize every song. But that's real music :-) The $1 New England oysters were big and juicy! They started at 4pm before we got there, and they still had plenty for us after 7pm! They say the variety changes with availability. These were not overly salty. This was dinner for us, and we started with their hot-skillet "Mexican Corn Dip" with zingy pico de gallo salsa and fresh crisp corn tortilla chips. We got a "warm energy" bowl of quinoa, fresh tart cranberries, baby spinach, roasted sweet potato, and goat cheese, flavored with some scallions and garlic-butter. Huge, delicious, and very satisfying! The Fish 'n Chips was a full-foot-long full of their own Moon-Hill-beer beer-battered haddock, piping-hot fries, fresh crunchy coleslaw, with tartar sauce. Yep, Huge, delicious, and satisfying! We tried their parmesan-garlic wings, but that wasn't our favorite. They were ok, but not crispy which we expected. Came with crunchy celery and creamy bleu cheese. Of course we leaned on their in-house Moon Hill brewery for several dry IPAs, their luscious Candy Mountain blueberry sour, (which could have been colder), and a very tasty non-alcohol Blueberry (Not)-tini, a bubbly beverage crafted with "Reàl Blueberry Purée", fresh lemon juice and lemonade. This is a nice community bar, brewery, restaurant, and patio. We are already looking forward to their big Octoberfest!

I recently ate here, it was very good and will go back, the food was excellent, the service as well…read moreBe warned that the opening time is listed at 6:30 but it doesn't open till 7:00

Really lovely welcoming small restaurant/diner in Templeton MA. We enjoyed great service and…read moretalking with the owner.

Delivery Review (Uber Eats) -- First Impression I haven't…read morestepped foot inside the restaurant yet, but based on this delivery alone I need to say something very important: Holy crap on a stick. This was absolutely delicious -- and easily one of the best pizza experiences in Gardner. Let's get this out of the way early: You're gonna pay for this pizza. Make peace with Jesus before you hit "Place Order," because they're using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and doing everything by hand. You will not find Cisco darkening their doorstep. This is a kitchen that respects itself. In our household, the test of any new pizza place is the Meat Lovers. How they source and treat their meats tells you everything you need to know about the operation. The Meats - Sausage: Real fennel, real bite, real flavor. Not the bland, gray mystery pellets you get from bulk suppliers. - Hamburger: Not frozen, not imported, not filler. This was actual beef with actual mouthfeel. - Bacon: If you screw up bacon, you shouldn't be making pizza. They didn't screw up bacon. The Cheese This is where Parker House flexes. The cheese didn't pull to the center. It didn't puddle. It didn't run away from the crust like it was scared. They understand alchemy -- the cheese stretched all the way to the edge, binding the whole thing together like a culinary spell. The Crust Not too thick. Not too thin. Didn't break your teeth, didn't flop like a sad handshake. It had enough structure and flavor that even people who normally abandon the end crust will finish it. That's rare. The Sauce This wasn't generic red paste. This was the Parker House Blend -- zesty, bright, flavorful, and confident. It held up the toppings without masking them, and it complemented the cheese instead of fighting it. The Aftermath We devoured the large pizza. Then we sat there in silence, staring at the empty box, realizing what we had done. Deep shame. Zero regrets. Next Steps At this point, we're going to have to go down there in person. I want to study the ambiance, meet the people, and maybe film a segment -- and I have a strong suspicion they'd welcome it. Unless the counter staff turn out to be complete jerks (unlikely), this place is sitting at a solid five stars. If they're sarcastic, even better -- that's my love language. Final Verdict Visit this place. Get a table. Order a pizza. Do it up. You will not be disappointed.

We were in the area and searching for a good pizza place. Parker house did not disappoint and was…read moreoverall very good. Standouts were the chicken finger dinners -- one was buffalo and one plain. Both exactly what you want when craving crispy chicken fingers with French fries or onion rings. We didn't really care for the small cheese pizza, I probably wouldn't order pizza again. We did online ordering and pick up. They had a 15% off new customer coupon offer which was nice! Bonus points!

I took a friend and his wife for his birthday dinner. Bone in chicken. I asked for dark.meat but…read morethey wanted to charge by the piece because it wasnt a mixed order. It would of cost $10 more. So I got the mixed pieces instead. It was very good. My guests got chicken tenders jo jo potatoes and scallops. $28 for a pint. Very good food though with an air conditoned dining room. Our 1st time trying it.

amazing food good service and i love the atmosphere of the place it is perfect. Amazing.read more

I kept hearing how good the Pauper's Pantry was so went to try it. The service was amazing. Our…read moreserver was attentive and friendly. The menu had so many options and there were also quite a few specials offered. I enjoyed the braised short ribs with mushroom risotto. It was so delicious! My friend had a special of stuffed spaghetti squash. It is cozy with an eclectic atmosphere and a variety of music playing. Absolutely going back again!

If you're from out of town, don't try this place they're closed and the number is not in order but…read morestill showing open on Yelp

Spacious bar with a few different seating areas- there are high tops in the bar area and a large…read moreindoor space with several long communal farmhouse / picnic tables and benches. There is a space that can be closed off for private events, and an outdoor area they call "the Forest" where you can enjoy a meal and some ale on wooden picnic tables. Cool space, great for large groups. Server was friendly.

Such a wonderful vibe when entering. The bar is filled with crafted fresh, cold, tap beers. I got…read morethe mango kolsch beer, which was fantastic! It was smooth, buttery, n packed full of mango flavor! The bartenders offer tastings and are well knowledged. The staff are friendly and service is quick. You order the food when you want. The food was well seasoned, cooked well, and fresh. Definitely will keep coming back...

A wonderful suprise! We were looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite and this place really hit…read morethe mark! Service was friendly, quick, and solid. Food? DELICIOUS! I ordered one of their daily specials - a quesadilla (added chicken) and it was enormous and cooked to perfection - melty with well seasoned chicken - and served with fries, salsa, shredded lettuce/tomato and sour cream. $16.50 for this ENORMOUS meal was a deal and a half and so, so good. The rest of our party ordered seafood - haddock and stuffed shrimp - and these meals were well received (and raved about). Large portions but, more importantly, properly prepared and cooked seafood. They were THRILLED. All of us left with leftovers and that's a nice treat these days. We hope to take a ride back up that way soon just to try Williams again. We really enjoyed everything about it!

The hostess wasn't present when we arrived but, we were seated eventually. Food is just so so. No…read morecreamer for the coffee just that shelf safe plastic crap . Not many Gluten free desserts , in fact none. Gluten free fish , was so bland. If you leave off the crackers at least use basic spices and butter. GF is not supposed to be totally no flavor whatsoever ! Jeez . Chicken piccata was at least tasty. Greek salad was odd because it had grape leaves, the grape leaves stuffed with rice that was so very dry and they were definitely not fresh. The food is subpar. Asked for mango smoothie , waitress writes down mango ice tea. So so disappointed and would not recommend. First time and last time. Waitress saying cheesecake was not GF - but they could use GF graham crackers. So no dessert. There is parking and decoration inside is nice.

Cute bright diner with good food and nice folks…read more We came here with friends for creative fresh versions of classic diner food for one of our birthdays. It was bright and clean. It's small but doesnt feel crowded. Seating is in booths or on counter stools, plus a few tables. The menu over the counter at 9:30am was mostly breakfast (Jul 2026). We had rich cheddar grits, soft scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and crisp home fries and toast. The hearty cheddar farmhouse omelet and sausage came with creamy homemade baked beans, HF & T. For our sweet-tooth, we had melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon french toast and some sweet coconut pudding. All with strong smooth coffee, some black and some standing up well to cream. Everything tasted fresh and bright, better than diner-food has a right to be. Everyone joined in a friendly round of happy birthday that made us feel warm and at home :-)

Blue Moon Diner isn't just a place to eat--it's local legend. The menu is a single two‑sided sheet,…read morebecause this isn't the Cheesecake Factory and they don't need a novella to prove themselves. They cook what they cook, and what they cook is magic. If you walk in and don't order the Eggs Irish, you've made a tactical error. The hollandaise alone is worth the trip. It's not overly citric, not gloopy, not pretending to be fancy--it's smooth, balanced, and somehow manages to make everything it touches taste like it's living its best life. On Eggs Irish, it becomes a full‑blown religious experience. Add their homemade corned beef hash for a few extra bucks and suddenly you're questioning why every other diner in America can't get this right. The omelets are tight, well‑built, and structurally sound--like they were engineered by someone who respects eggs as a building material. People show up for the country‑fried potatoes, but they stay for the pancakes, which are so good they should probably come with a warning label about emotional attachment. Everything here is over‑the‑top decent, and when you remember this diner was built in the 1920s--over a century ago--it all clicks. This is legacy. This is what happens when a place figures out what works and then refuses to let time, trends, or nonsense talk them out of it. No shortcuts, no chaos, just a menu designed to be executed well every single time. The staff gets it. They're friendly without being fake, fast without being frantic, and they treat you like someone who belongs there. The food comes out consistent because the menu is built for consistency. It's diner food, sure--but it's diner food operating at a level that puts it in the same conversation as Carl's Oxford Diner and the Bridge Diner in Lancaster. Go here. Eat. Leave full. It's not complicated. I've never walked out hungry, and I don't think it's even possible.

My wife and I decided to visit here about 6:30PM on the Fourth of July. Normally we stay inside…read morebecause we hate holidays where everything is closed but we were delighted to find out this place was open. The entrance to the farm kind of sneaks up on you fast; the whole place appears much smaller on the outside, but once you pull in and get to the gravel parking lot, you realize how much bigger it is inside. There was live outdoor music playing and kids laughing and cheering while playing with the nearby caged animals. This place was a great vibe. We weren't particularly hungry so I can't comment on the food, but we did take a walk around and paid for a quart box for blueberry picking. This was our first time and we had no idea what we were doing, but soon enough we filled up our little box very nicely. I recommend you bring some Off or some kind of bug spray if you're anything like me and bugs love buzzing around your ears. Inside the one of the barns was their stores and I picked up a bag of caramel puff corn and a delicious Apple Cider slushie. Everyone was very friendly. Overall we had a very good time here, and I hope to come back on an empty stomach so that I can try out some of their cider donuts.

We had a really lovely time at the 2025 Apple Festival, cute vendors yummy cider and sweet goats…read morethat you can feed and pet.

This is a very cozy breakfast location. Staff is great with plenty of parking. Their featured…read moredishes are plenty full, so come hungry. I was surprised they didn't have any traditional combinations on their menu, but you can create it à la carte which is a little more pricey than normal. Having a protein, two egg, Home fries, and pancake option would be nice for us traditionalists. Definitely worth a visit and I would return no question.

My boyfriend is from Athol, MA. I'm from San Diego, so I'd never been anywhere near the area. This…read moreis the very first place he brought me, for brunch. It was the cutest most comfortable small town place I'd ever seen. I loved it as soon as we pulled up. One girl was inside handling the whole restaurant by herself but she was great! We were never waiting on anything. She was so cheerful and kind also. The Red Sox pancakes were huge and so yummy. And the real maple syrup was amazing, I'd never had it before either. I will definitely be making him take me back every time I visit his hometown. Thanks so much!!!