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    KRO's On The Common

    4.5 (57 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Breakfast burrito with veggies, great vegetarian option
    Grace B.

    Cute lil place, we spotted by on a Saturday for brunch and there was no wait. They have multiple rooms, an upstairs and outdoor seating. The waitress was very kind and our food was amazing. I recommend getting the mimosas flight if you are coming for breakfast.

    Delicious, fluffy stack of pancakes with maple bacon whipped butter. So good! Cane with a side of fresh fruit.
    Shortcake S.

    We had a great experience at KRO's to celebrate a birthday. We needed a location that would take a reservation for 8 people that was a good central location between Boston and Western Mass, and this was perfect. The space and atmosphere inside the restaurant is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. Our waitress, Sheena, was very friendly and patient with us the whole time. We brought our own cake to surprise the birthday guy, and she kindly helped me hide it and brought it out when it was time for dessert. Half our table ordered pancakes and they were delicious! I highly recommend the maple bacon whipped butter because that is just something you don't see on a menu everyday. The other yummy plates on the table were the Hungry Man plate (eggs cooked perfectly sunny side up - really good potatoes!), the crispy fried chicken sandwich, and the chicken wrap (not photographed). It is a beautiful drive along route 2 and they have picnic tables outside for a sunny day. Great selection of drinks and we took home a couple of their handmade blueberry pop tarts to enjoy later. So happy we found this gem of a restaurant!

    Shrimp Special
    Fresh B.

    Food: I order the shrimp special of the day. Service: Before I ordered I asked the waitress what kind of sauce was on the pasta, she said "a cream sauce ". When I received it, it was very dry and not very flavorful. There was no cream sauce, just a light coating of sun dried tomato oil, no garlic. I mentioned this, but didn't have her bring it back as we were in a hurry. My friend enjoyed the turkey panini, Ambiance: My friend and I were seated in the patio room, it was crowded and very loud. We usually sit in the fireplace room. We did ask to be moved, but there were no tables in the fireplace room available. We usually stay for coffee & dessert, but it was too noisy. I did buy a whoopie pie "to go". I was disappointed in my meal, based on the "cream sauce" that I was told would be on this dish. I would have spent my $17 ordering something else had I known there would be no sauce. Prices reflect the current state of the economy, around $17 - $18 for a sandwich or lunch portion entree. I've been here many times and had a great dining experience. Overall, it is definitely a restaurant worth checking the drive, the food is all made from scratch.

    Lavender Pineapple Rum Fizz, Margarita
    Kaylin V.

    There were a few food options if you like basic breakfast. For the almost 5 stars that KRO has, I thought there would be an impressive selection. It was an okay breakfast. The service was great and someone came to help serve us immediately. We were greeted politely at the door. It's definitely a small and cozy place. If you are a person who enjoys a simple breakfast, this is the place for you.

    Breakfast Burrito with Chorizo and Bacon (with a side of white toast and butter)
    Mariah J.

    Definitely surprised at how great this place was. I got peached ice tea and it was actually homemade with fresh squeezed peach. The classic benny was light and fresh. The sauce was mostly foamy and a very small hint of lemon... not much flavor but surprisingly good. The english muffin was fluffy and homemade. The only downside were the homefries were waayyy too salty and over seasoned, but cooked tender. The breakfast burrito was HUGE and my partner couldn't even finished it and he loved it. Toasted Bread was freshly baked and toasted perfect. The hot sauce tasted like a sun-dried tomato sauce, it was delicious, but definitely not hot at all (and Im a baby when it comes to spice). Bill only came to $28 and we were stuffed! Spaced out seating. Now serving inside as well.

    Ricotta Flatbread

    Everything was so good! The service, the food, the drinks & the ambience. Love the rustic look. We sat on the porch & even the floor design was beautiful. Had the fall margarita which tasted wonderful!! I had the ricotta flatbread & would definitely get that again! Also tried the lemon blueberry brioche French toast. Couldn't believe the size of the serving. Both meals looked amazing! The guy at the next table asked what the French toast was. He was like what is that?? Very impressed. We also got 2 chocolate chip chai cookies to go. Definitely should have gotten a few more of those!! It's about an hour ride for me to get to KRO's but I will take the trip just to eat here again.

    Fall Margarita!

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    Wonderful people - the minute you're in you feel almost like part of a family! Great food, too.

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    Best new (ish) restaurant in the templeton area. Cozy atmosphere and good food. The biscuits are the best!

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    Carry out, had the breakfast burrito and some fantastic hash browns. Absolutely tasty.

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    Food was wholesome and delicious. Service was accommodating and patient on my back and forth before deciding. Ambiance is cool and laid back

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    Great food and ambiance, price is totally reasonable! Staff was kind and helpful, not a huge place but they will take reservations.

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    Very cute breakfast and lunch restaurant. Staff are very personable and capable. They clearly have…read moretheir ;regulars'. Nice music piped in too. The ambiance is very low key, easy to keep clean tables, chairs and floor. The coffee is good. Pancakes are huge. I asked twice for real maple syrup but unless she forgot to charge me for it, I think I got 'pancake' syrup, which is made of corn syrup and I'm not supposed to eat that. Note to self, if you have a food sensitivity or allergy, be sure they know it because I just tried to order according to my needs and didn't spell it out as I should have. The full order of Irish breakfast - an eggs bene over corned beef hash - is HUGE. A half order is absolutely enough for your average size breakfast. I ordered two pancakes, and one would have been enough for my appetite. Another note to self - portions are big. On street parking. Single restroom off dining area. Friendly staff. Good food and coffee. Definitely worth a stop for a home style breakfast.

    well it is just outside of "downtown" gardner and it isn't too much to look at BUT if you want a…read moregreat generous breakfast with friendly service, go here!! first time for us and it was full this morning, fortunately we got lucky and a couple was just leaving so we were seated quickly.....menu is pretty typical but it was interesting...my date loves pancakes so she ordered the triple, the waitress warned her that that was a lot so she only ordered 2....and we came home with one!!! i had the Irish benedict, yes full size, and they do order a half so I also have dinner tonight....food was great AND GENEROUS, and service pleasant!!

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    A full order of Irish breakfast - eggs bene over corned beef hash. Served on a platter - a half order is seriously enough.

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    About a dozen seats at the counter.

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