This place was such a fun experience. I traveled a little further than I normally go just so I…read morecould try their boba "Floatea." The shop inside was tiny and honestly felt a little cramped, but overall a lovely experience. Will definitely go back soon!

Another great experience at surreal creamery. The chocolate blackout had the perfect amount of…read morechocolatey flavor.

"I love Sweet Briar" - the little sign on the napkin holder (see attached picture) at the ice cream…read morecafe is accurate! We were looking for ice cream after dinner in Ambler and quickly found Sweet Briar. The line of people waiting for ice cream was an indication it must be good...and it was!! I had the Espresso Explosion, a scooped ice cream, and my partner had a cone with the chocolate soft serve. My favorite ice cream is coffee, and the Espresso exceeded my expectations! It was rich and creamy with a deep coffee flavor that was accentuated with coffee beans that were coated with chocolate! The crunch of the beans with the ice cream was definitely an 'explosion'! My partner had the chocolate soft serve - which was a creamy and chocolaty as can be - you could see tiny little specks of chocolate in the ice cream which confirmed the luscious taste! We will be returning to Ambler the next time we want an exceptional ice cream!!

Best Ice Cream Shop for miles! Fair pricing. Best kept secret about Sweet Briar is their catering…read more Hoagie trays, Wrap trays, Croissant sandwiches all fantistic! Make sure to get the "Briar Turkey". Also their salads were all homemaid, fresh, and delicious. We have ordred from Sweet Briar for several family celebrations and have always been extremely happy!

This is the perfect little cafe in Ambler. Of course they have amazing pies, but don't sleep on…read moretheir lunch and dinner items. Perfect spot for a quick lunch or an early casual dinner. We went during Ambler's restaurant week and had a stand-out meal with peach gazpacho, chicken and strawberry salad, pulled pork hand pie and ratatouille quiche. All was amazing... but we can't forget the pie. My husband had a blueberry crumble and the peach Bellini pie was one of the best I've had. Service was warm and friendly. It was fairly empty, but I'm assuming it's because they only recently extended their hours to 7pm on weekends for the early dinner crowd. I'd love it if they would further extend dinner hours and market themselves as a dinner option. The larger restaurants on Butler Ave get packed on the weekends, this would be a great option for a nice casual meal. They are BYO so bring your wine.

My wife and I were recently in the area and although there appeared to be some nice Indian and…read moreMexican restaurants for lunch in the area, Pie and Plate Cafe was our choice. We made a good one. We were greeted warmly at this corner store with street parking and the place was empty of customers when we arrived. The front displays of available homemade pies were inviting. They also had a mini-fridge of drinks like Snapple and Poppy and some others. But the Cafe also has all types of coffee and some breakfast and lunch items. My wife ordered an egg on croissant with a side of fruit. She also ordered a latte. I went with the chicken pot pie with a side salad. I didn't catch that the pot pie was actually a hand-pie (kind of like an empanada) but it is listed on the menu. Both the croissant and hand-pie crusts were excellent. Buttery and flaky. My chicken pot pie did not have much chicken, but did have flavor. There were nice spices like thyme in there. Definitely you can taste the homemade in there. My salad had micrograms and very fresh grape tomatoes and cucumbers. The side fruit was fresh and crunchy in small pieces. The place seats a couple of dozen people and had quite comfortable cloth seats. We decided to get a whole pie to go home with us and chose the key lime. Wow. Tangy and tart with the sweet graham cracker crust and whip cream. Loved it. The pie was just under $40 and the food about the same. I don't remember specifically this time. Pie and Plate Cafe is a winner with homemade scratch made food and nice coffees. The pies were excellent.

It feels like you're drinking in someone's Pennsylvanian living room. Fortunately for my friends,…read morewe love that vibe. It's cozy and welcoming, with friendly staff. They have a nice variety of beer plus 3 cask pulls which is pretty unique. There's no food, but plenty of room to hangout. We came Sunday at like 1pm and had the place mostly to ourselves.

Excellent English-style mild ale! But another one of those bartenders who can't see an older woman…read more- and when I finally did get his attention, he forgot half my order. So, a mixed experience.

I happened to pass through Ambler and stopped into this trattoria. The menu is very limited--each…read moreweek they offer three pasta dishes, and that's your main selection. If none of those appeal to you, your only alternative is to choose a pasta with a standard sugo (tomato sauce). There are also a couple of sandwich options, but those are limited as well. There's little to no flexibility--if it's not on the menu, they're not likely to accommodate substitutions or custom requests. That said, the two young men I encountered were both professional and not snarky at all in relaying the limitations. It was what it was. I went with rigatoni in sugo, topped with grated Parmesan. The pasta was excellent--perfectly al dente, and the sauce had great flavor and consistency. Authentic and well-prepared. That said, the downsides are hard to ignore. The portion was relatively small, and with a bottle of Italian soda, the total came to $22.58--closer to $30 with tip. There's also no complimentary bread. Focaccia is available for $5, but it didn't look particularly appealing (a bit dark and overly crisp), though I didn't try it. Pros: * Delicious, authentic Italian pasta * Perfect texture and well-balanced sauce * Clean, attractive trattoria setting Cons: * Very limited menu (pasta and a few sandwiches) * No customization or flexibility * Price feels high for the portion size * No complimentary bread Overall, a tasty experience, but the limited menu and value may not work for everyone.

This is a little cute Italian restaurant. About 6 small tables inside and some seats outside. The…read moremenu is written on a chalk board once you enter the restaurant. The restaurant has a new menu daily. I met the owner, he is very friendly. He does meet each patron. The drinks they have are Italian based. I ordered the rigatoni alla Monzese and we also had garlic bread. We also ordered Italian ice tea. All the food was delicious. I would eat again at this restaurant. Highly recommend.

This may look like an ordinary omelette but it was far from average. Generously filled with brie,…read morespinach, and onions. Absolutely delicious. The potatoes were also excellent, the shallots elevated them. I ordered a side of bacon. It was perfectly crispy. Solid breakfast!

Wow. It isn't often that a place surprises me, Zakes has for sure. Warranting it a rare five…read morestars from me! Don't just drive past - GO IN! Breakfast, brunch and lunch. With many unique and intriguing looking options. Our sandwiches were fresh, well crafted and flavorful. The soup ranks high on the scale of best we have had anywhere while eating out. The interior is a remodeled old home and dining areas are sectioned off in separate rooms of the house, giving the place, a comfy, relaxed, dining atmosphere. Large windows illuminated the room where we ate. Despite the wet weather, the light filled the dining area. The wintered hydrangeas just outside, added charm to my view. The perfect spot for morning tea. Our service was friendly. The staff was attentive, and our experience a pleasant one. We will definitely be back to sample more on the menu and highly recommend you check it out.

I drove by this place and barely spotted it. It's a very small building. Me and a friend came back…read moreto give them a try. Parking: street however I think there is a small driveway where you can park. Atmosphere: very bright and quaint. It's very small inside so it's not really good for a big group. You'll have to go in a few at a time. Service: The servers were very nice. They Gove you a sample if you ask. Their ice cream is made in limited batches on their premises with local ingredients. I love that! I had the chocolate and It was good. They also have sorbet. I had the pineapple, and it was delicious. My friend had espresso and mint chocolate chip; they liked the espresso. Overall, we enjoyed this place and we will go back. I hope you enjoy!

I went to Carminati Creamery and ordered coffee gelato, I find it to be pricey for a large that…read morelooked like it was a medium for 7.00. The taste of it was delicious.

If you know you know. I'm here at least twice a week and always try something new. Halena was so…read morehelpful. She suggested the strawberry matcha and I'm glad she did! It was good. The strawberry toned down the strong matcha which is only 2 ounces but whew! I had to get extra strawberry. I tried the sausage roll I believe it was and it was tasty. Of course I had my staple; cranberry cream cheese bread.

Oh my , everything is too delicious !!! croissants with chocolate are amazing as is the pretzel…read moretwist coffee cake with chocolate. Cream filled bread is super too I try to stay away because it's so good.

I saw someone posted a review on July 11 about this place and I'm really surprised because I was…read morethere the afternoon of the 11th and had a completely different experience. I am not disqualifying their experience but it is very odd it was so different. It was a hot, humid, rainy Saturday and the A/C was just fine when we got in. I will admit my first view through the door was a little hesitant but push on in and it was fine. The design goes for a comfy industrial setting. They have a good selection of beer and cocktails using a lot of local producers so there is a wonderful chance for you to find what you want to drink. The prices on the menu looked a little steep but the servings were generous and the food was very good. I had the best wings I've had in a long time with a nice crispness to the skin. My wife and I had a good time and found it lots of fun. If I was going to suggest a change it would be some sort of uniform for the servers. Hypsters in comfortable clothing fine but the issue is they blend in with some of the customers. I was talking to one guy thinking he was a server. It's one thing to be comfortable but professionally you need to stand out from the customers. but otherwise, this was a great time.

This place is very overrated. Our first disappointment here was a lack of AC on a hot and humid…read moresummer night. After getting seating, we waited nearly 20 minutes before our server stopped by. She poured us warm water (seriously!) and took our drink orders. We waited another 15 minutes for 3 of the worst mixed drinks. Turns out they had 2 novice bartenders working that didn't know what they were doing. (From our server's mouth!) We paid our tab and left for much better establishments down the street.