Besides Hannah Devine's on Main, Mimi's CoffeeHouse of Hardwick, and possibly Janine's Frosty down…read morethe street, you're going to want to make Crystal Springs a destination restaurant diner for your daytime brunch or breakfast needs, plus milkshakes and ice cream. Crystal Springs brings a consistency of food quality, time, and care that has kept the restaurant in good hands in the last decades. Walk in and walk beside the bar, noting the diner is cash only, and into the two booth sections near the back so that your waitstaff can have easy access to take your order. The diner, near the back, updates specials and has a few consistent winners that keep recurring. The wall opposite your entry has a wall with a blown up photographed depiction of the town of Ware from the air many decades ago. One of the pluses of this all-day breakfast diner is that they also are a dairy bar, serving ice cream and milkshakes specifically. Expect Crystal Springs to be busy with locals and other out of town travelers at the corner of the plaza strip they're located at. They're near a busy entrance and exit way, and there's parking near enough to that ingress to be mindful of. Thank you for many meals, Crystal Springs, and I hope I find great photos I took of your diner one day to fit a review for a staff as reliable at 5am as you'd want in a diner.

Great American food. Excellent prices. Kind staff. What else could you want? it's a great place to…read moregrab lunch or breakfast. old style diner that feels like you're at your friends moms kitchen.

Stopped here for the first time ever yesterday with my two sons. What a wonderful place. The ice…read morecream was excellent with large portions. The staff had it out the window in record time. Peaceful setting with plenty of tables, a small playground and goats to pet. Will go back again!

I got myself a coffee ice cream! Very friendly and generous scoop! The view was amazing. 10 out of…read more10! Definitely will come back ‍

Delicious ice cream! Worth a drive! I was a bit disappointed that they were out of my favorite…read moreflavor the last time I visited (and many other flavors). I guess good ice cream is hard to keep in stock.

I grew up in ware and never tried it for 50 years. We stopped in on our way to the airport to head…read morehome. Got the hamburger and it was very good tasting burger. Tots were crispy and good. The prices are good.

Friendly staff, clean picnic tables. Quick classic drive in faire. We ordered the pick 2 with…read morehaddock and jumbo shrimp (fries) and a side of onion rings. It was plenty of food for 2 of us to eat. We'll cooked, lightly battered. The coleslaw also wasn't bad- not dry- not soupy and had flavor. We will definitely stop again!

They have really went down hill... when visiting this past summer it is noted that staff is…read moreinattentive, and not friendly. Ice cream is always semi melted when it comes out of the window. Used to be my favorite place to come for ice cream, but now I'd rather drive 50 minutes to bucks soft serve to get real quality ice cream and service. Sad that all the ice cream places near us now will be owed and operated by these people (clam box, Howard's and Janine's)

This place is under new ownership. We didn't know if we wanted to try it, but we did…read more The seafood was excellent and the potions were generous and the pricing was very reasonable. The view from the seating area was as always Lovely. We also got the ice cream, which was excellent Love the waffle cones!

My son-in law took 5 of us here for Fathers Day. His mom had been coming here since she was a girl…read more Six ice cream sundaes, about $60. The ice cream was delicious. Service was sloow but its hard to anticipate heavy periods. No major complaint there. The REAL ISSUE. I wanted some water for my water bottle. The clerk said she would fill it pointing to a faucet. But the charge would be $2.00 FOR WATER IN MY OWN 3 CUP CONTAINER. Needless to say we were stunned and NONE OF US WILL EVER COME BACK. I'm sure this is how management has directed. Penny wise and POUND FOOLISH, since they lost long time customers.

Scenic and delicious ice cream window that is right next to a pretty river. The place is also…read moreattached to a small mini-golf course and playground, and there are some picnic tables to sit at as well. Unfortunately there is no inside seating. I got a chocolate-chip ice cream in a waffle cone and I was very impressed by the quality of both the ice cream and the cone. 9/10

Very good ice cream, mostly outdoor seating however what sold it for me was the playground right…read morenext door. Small enough for little kids but big enough for all ages. Loved the atmosphere and will define be going back.

This is a great place to get ice cream. Right off the road, plenty of parking and you order up at…read morethe front window. Service is quick, we came around 6:30 so there wasn't a lot of people. Plenty of places to sit, there are benches all around the farm. There are a lot of ice cream flavors to choose from. They also have an area where you can pet the cows.

Been coming here for years and I'm happy to say the experience is still pretty much the same. Great…read moreviews, an actual working farm, and you can still buy fresh raw milk and beef cuts inside. One change since my last visit is that you now order the ice cream outside instead of inside. The line was long but it moved surprisingly fast. I do wish they offered samples and this time they were missing some of the more unique flavors that I like to try. Kiddo and Wifey got the Orange Pineapple, and they both loved it. The best part was that it wasn't overly sweet. It was light, fruity, refreshing, and the pineapple pieces throughout gave it great texture. My mom got half raspberry and half pineapple from the non dairy sorbet options and really enjoyed both. I went with the Black Raspberry Chip and it was so good. This is that old-school ice cream I grew up with. If you've had it before, you know exactly what I mean. That said, after trying another place just three minutes away, I do think that other ice cream is creamier. I personally prefer a creamier texture, while my wife likes a firmer scoop, so it really comes down to preference. One thing to know before ordering: when they say "one scoop" they really mean one scoop. Don't expect an oversized serving. There are chickens and cows roaming around the farm, which adds to the experience. The animals looked happy, and while seating is limited, there are both indoor and outdoor places to sit and enjoy your ice cream. Overall, this is still a great stop and one I've enjoyed for years. This place is well worth visiting for the farm atmosphere, beautiful views, and classic homemade ice cream.

Cute place but this sign is obnoxious and a sign of the times. "Tips to ensure prompt service"…read more How about "I am paying for a product and I should get good service regardless of a tip or not". Plus I ordered three pieces of their candy along with my husbands Ice cream and she gave me the wrong ones. Never offered to correct the problem.

Absolute 10/10 experience. Very friendly and helpful service in an adorable shop that sells ice…read morecream along with many other cute trinkets. We tried their "ice cream nachos" loved the concept! Choose a scoop of the Vermont Maple and a scoop of the Golddigger - both were delicious!! They had a nice variety of topping and sauce options for the nachos. Would love to come back next time I'm driving through!

We had the batch ice cream truck come out for our wedding and it was a HIT!!!! probably the…read morehighlight of the reception - everyone loved it! Our guests were really impressed by the quality and flavor selection. Would recommend 1000000%!

As the event planner for my organization, I've worked with Batch and their ice cream truck for four…read moreyears in a row, bringing their delicious treats to over 80 employees! From my perspective, planning the logistics is a breeze, and their in-person service is always top-notch. Not to mention, their products are high-quality and absolutely delicious! They're even able to accommodate our dietary restrictions with vegan and gluten-free options. Highly recommend! Jeannette

Fri sept 26,2025, attended my sons wedding, Hyland was spectacular…read more Unfortunately "Ethan" was very intoxicated on his own supplied nips Which I noticed in trash during ceremony before the reception Staff/owner noticed this behavior which is not allowed Ethan was handled professionally And asked to leave. ( handled a lot better than if I knew what was happening and had to handle myself) Do not hesitate to go see and talk with Hyland, every 1 had a great time . Wedding was beautiful everything was well run organized . such a great wedding venue

Such a cool place! There is so much space here that you can do so many things. Pack a picnic to…read moreaccompany apple picking. Bring a frisbee or football (there is disc golf here too). Enjoy live music. Play horseshoes. So many things! I also noticed a hay ride to the apple picking area. Sometimes there are apples and assorted foods for purchase in the outdoor barn area. There are also beers on tap. Most importantly, Hyland offers up apple picking, pumpkin picking, and other produce as well. It is a great time for the young kids, or for a date with just adults. Absolutely worth the drive, even from Boston.