My partner and I stumbled upon Ovenbird Bakery when driving through Independence, Oregon this…read moresummer. The charming bakery is located on the main strip downtown, and is loaded with character! There was a couple playing chess on one of the bistro tables out front, and two elderly gentlemen having a lively conversation about local politics. This is just my scene! We ordered a marionberry danish and a sugar cookie, both of which were fresh, delicious and well-priced. The staff were super friendly and offered us a sample of freshly-baked dog treats for our pug Penelope, who we had in tow. Ask the bakers about their recent visit from Abraham Lincoln, it will make for a fun story and laugh. I hope you decide to visit this gem of a bakery, and tell your friends about it too!

Top five fave, no doubt! Katie (the baker extraordinaire) can make pretty much any kind of scone,…read moreand they're AMAZING! This is my go-to when I need lunch for a staff meeting, baked goods for a special event, and/or just a yummy snack. Here's what we've had AND highly recommend: Chocolate cupcakes Lemon cupcakes ANY deli sandwich on their made-fresh-daily focaccia bread. (you're welcome) Scones (All flavors, but my favorites are the hazelnut chocolate chip & the maple & the lemon flavors) Hubby loves all the danishes (esp. the berry ones) This place is a little gem in town that shouldn't be missed. Enjoy!

If only or open more often. They run out of food pretty early, so don't wait. They're baked beans…read moreare the best I've ever had and their barbecue melts in your mouth. This is definitely worth hunting down the location and now they even have seating.

Said they were open. The whole family went for lunch and the door was locked and no one was there!…read moreKeep your info updated to save people the drive and time. Not even a sign on the door saying sorry they were closed for the day!! Won't go back

Food was great! Service was fast and staff was very attentive ! Environment was clean Sunday…read moremorning breakfast was fantastic

A great option for breakfast and dinner. I've been here for…read morebreakfast before, and it was quite good. I stopped by on a weekday afternoon, and decided to sit outside. THe seating area was great, with a roof providing shade but still allowing for fresh air. Service was very friendly and very attentive. I ordered the Bacon Cheddar burger and my companion went with the Cowboy Philly Sandwich, both with fries. The Bacon Cheddar burger was great. A thick beef patty was paired with bacon and cheddar. The sauce was a nice, creamy 1000 island. It was rich and messy. The fries were good too. The brioche bun was soft and rich; it held up nicely. The Cowboy Philly Sandwich was an interesting combination of beef brisket, pepper jack cheese, grilled onions and red peppers. The sauce was a chipotle mayonnaise. There was slaw on the side. I just had a bite, but it all tasted good and went together well. This is a solid place for a good breakfast or lunch/dinner with great service.

Food was trash. Overpriced and small. No free refills on drinks filled with ice to the top. Don't…read morerecommend.

Excellent breakfast- Ham and eggs and home brown potatoes for me and a breakfast burrito for my…read moreson. Eggs perfectly over medium, potatoes nicely done and properly browned. my son's breakfast burrito got 2 thumbs up. prices reasonable esp considering it's the west coast and everything is extra expensive. They're mother/daughter owners trying their best in a very nice small town. Definitely coming back when I visit my son at college. Cheers ladies and keep it up!

This is a new place that just opened up off of the main drag in Independence…read more We've been meaning to try it for a bit. We went on Sunday, the day of the clocks turning and found it to be chill in there. I'm sure other people were trying to get used to the new time as well. I ordered some eggs, bacon, and hash browns. All were very amazing and fresh. The YS got the omelette and had enough to take home for breakfast the next day. All in all a great meal and I will definitely be back to try other dishes.

Stopped into Gilgamesh Brewing while traveling for work and completely forgot it was St. Patrick's…read moreDay. Walked in expecting a normal dinner, immediately realized we had made a tactical error in the best way possible. The place was packed, loud, and had that kind of energy you can't really fake. Solid 10/10 on vibes if you're in the mood for it (and even if you're not, you adjust quickly). Despite being clearly short staffed, the service was impressively good. Not "everything is perfectly on time" good, but "everyone is working hard, communicating, and actually cares" good. They were very upfront and apologetic about the delays, which honestly went a long way. Food came out a bit slower than usual (again, not surprising given the circumstances), but overall I'd put it at a strong 8/10. Nothing overhyped, just well-executed and worth ordering again. I had the classic lager and it was meh. This is very subjective I realize but I'd rate it a 4 or 5/10. All things considered, it could have easily been a frustrating experience walking in on one of the busiest nights of the year, but it wasn't. Credit to the staff for keeping things running and keeping the tone positive. I'd come back, ideally on a slightly less festive evening, but also kind of glad I saw it at full capacity.

Stopped here to grab a bite to eat. We weren't greeted by the first employee who saw us walk in. As…read morea good friend of a local grill and bar here in California that was already a red flag. We were finally greeted and seated by our waiter. He was the star of the place. Super attentive, polite, professional, and patient. The ambiance here is cool. There's indoor seating and outdoor seating. The decor was nice and the place felt clean. No complaints there. The issue was the food. We ordered the hot honey wings, the grilled chicken Cobb, the gilga-burger, the guacamole bacon burger, and the campus burger. None hit the mark. When you walk into a brewery that looks this great, you kind of expect more from the food. The wings didn't have flavor. The burgers had the taste of old grease. It left us all disappointed. Overall, the ambiance was great and our waiter was awesome, but the food left a lot to be desired.

I came here today to pick up an online order and got home. It was completely wrong. I ordered two…read moresandwiches and they had the veggies mixed up. Normally I would be okay with fixing it on my own but my boyfriend ordered the boss and chipotle and vinegar on it made it a huge soggy veggie mess. So we went back. Addy was working and did not say sorry furthermore she offered to switch the veggies which wouldn't work as the sandwiches were ruined. She acted annoyed to fix our sandwiches and tried to make smart comments while fixing them. We were not in a hurry, usually never ask things to be fixed and normally don't complain, but this time I have to say something. All I wanted was the sandwiches fixed. Customer service is definitely dead.

I have gone to the subway sandwich shop at Walmart as well as the one that's on Pacific highway…read moreclose to Waverley and I've had excellent treatment and the sandwiches are so good done to perfection. But the newer one where Izzys used to be I will never go to again. Horrible service and after quite a wait with no service I left. It seemed most people in there were fed up with the service as well. They could've used two more people in there easily but one was kind of hiding around the bread area one woman looks flabbergasted and kept looking at the orders and then there was a young man that seemed to be the only one that knew what he was doing.

I love this place…read more Everything I've ordered whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or just coffee and a pastry, is delicious. The ambiance is great. The service is great.

Overall, a 4/5 stars!…read more It was a perfect option for our small group of 3. They are a home turned business so, the space is limited but perfect for this small town! The food is made fresh every meal and the taste shows it! It feels very homemade with a hint of business, if that makes sense? The service is great, with it being small the fear may be too little staff to stretch all responsibilities however, based on our experience they communicate and flow seamlessly together as a team! If you're looking for a good, welcoming, and comforting breakfast this is the place! With even sweet treats available!