This is not going to be an easy review to write. I have so many conflicting thoughts and…read morefeelings... reviewing a restaurant should never be this dramatic! Seriously though... speaking as someone who was a partner in two restaurants in NYC for 4 years, who does not claim to "know it all" but knows some tricks of the trade... I think they've got great potential and would like to share my thoughts with them. Saying they've "got potential" probably come across as smug, obnoxious, and ridiculous, especially because they've got like 4.6 stars here on Yelp! And that's mainly why I found myself here... Staying in Mansfield for the night, I looked up restaurants that were enroute to our hotel. Some of them had 3 or 3.5 stars and I said "no way." But 4.6 stars with as many reviews as The Farmer's Table has? Absolutely! The atmosphere is a little bit diner but cozy enough and has the farm as a theme. There are some cool design elements, like the steel ceiling, the tables... The bathroom was clean and well stocked, and that's a really good sign that the place is sanitary and organized. The waitress was really, really nice... and we loved that we were in this tiny little town and yet she had this really cool, funky image. Great fingernails! I'm jealous! A tip for her to make service even better... think about sequence of service. Think about the extras that the customer will want with the specific thing they ordered so that they won't have to bother you. If they order something with fries, definitely put ketchup on their table, and do it before the food is delivered. There were also a lot of empty tables with salt shakers, but it's had none. Some customers notice these little things and appreciate a server who anticipates their needs. On the other hand, maybe she was just really slammed busy before we got there. My wife and I waited like 2 minutes for her to take my order and she apologized profusely for having us wait so long for her. I was like, "am I in Manhattan or wut???" She was on point, generally easy to find when we needed her, she was never trying to hide from customers (a huge no-no) and very well-intentioned. Definitely a keeper. The food though... I was surprised we didn't like it very much being the reviews were so good. When I got the check to pay, I asked the server what their most beloved and popular dishes are. She said that ppl order a lot of the prime rib sandwich, and also the cat fish. Incidentally, I had ordered the prime rib sandwich, and my wife had the breaded cat fish. I was expecting a lot more meat on my sandwich, and the bun was just a regular burger bun, but it was ok. It came with 3 slices of pickle and cost $11.90. I was still hungry after that so I finished my wife's catfish 'cuz she gets full easily. I liked the catfish more, but neither of us thought it was anything special. What was special were the prices. The catfish included 2 sides, and it cost less than $14. Being from NYC, it was so refreshing to see pricing that reminded me of year 2000! A burger for $7.85 that's not Burger King? Incredible! But the cole slaw... ewww. I didn't hate it, but I kind of forced myself to eat it even though it had a strange flavor. The sweet potato fries were ok. Everything was basically O.K. I imagine that, if I lived there, I would go pretty regularly cuz it's probably the best thing the neighborhood has in a few square miles, and it's easier and more fun than cooking at home (if you're not a cook and you're busy at work). But I think that some improvement in the food could make the place more of a destination. And a destination could actually bring more business to the surrounding businesses! I can understand if the townspeople want very basic food there, but at least offer a few specials that are fancier, better ingredients, something that stands out and is memorable. I know I'm spoiled coming from NYC... a 4.6 star review in places like Manhattan are different than a 4.6 star review in a small town. But this place has some nice things about it. Take it all the way!

The Farmer's Table was the perfect lunch stop for our road trip. The server was kind and checked on…read moreingredients for us (stay away from the fries/sweet potato fries if you're gluten free). The food came quickly and was absolutely delicious! Cute decor and both large and small tables make the seating great for groups or a smaller party. Highly recommend!

Becky's is a family favorite that never disappoints. Generous portions, a huge menu plus the…read morehomemade breads, donuts and potato chips bring us back every time. The staff is fabulous - it's a woman owned and staffed small business. The restaurant is a small, clean place with diner style decor that is cute but not pretentious. We've never had a bad meal there. Enjoy!

The food was excellent, the service was fast and friendly, and it had a great atmosphere.read more

The service was amazing and the food is great I love the dark chocolate raspberry ice coffee…read moredefinitely recommend

Anything I've eaten there and the specialty teas and coffees are fantastic! I love the fact that…read moreyou can call your order in ahead of time! That way there's less wait time for your order. But waiting in the store isn't an issue either! There's plenty to fill your senses, either by looking at all the delicious baked goods they offer or souvenirs that are for sale! Even their menu is a pleasure to look at and read.

We stayed at the hotel down the street and when I passed it I knew it was a place I wanted to check…read moreout. As a pickle lover, I was highly satisfied. This place is so cute and I wish I could have e gotten a picture of the indoor seating at the cafe but there were a lot of customers.

Visited Shores Sisters recently after a friend highly recommended the place to me (she visits…read moreregularly). They were - and still are - in the midst of a pretty significant plant sale (annuals, perennials, indoor/house plants, succulents, etc). Ultimately, I do think the timing of my visit during this sale impacted my experience. For one, the assortment of indoor/house plants & succulents was minimal and generic by the time I got there. While I was able to grab some herb plants and a Aeonium Kiwi succulent that I had been looking for, there was a pretty significant amount of the plant inventory that was looking pretty sad and wilted. Inside of the market is another tidbit that could see a bit of improvement, perhaps. While there's a nice variety, it also feels crowded. I've been to similar markets and they try to create aisle ways that allow for carts in both directions, etc - but that's not really possible at Shores Sisters. On a busier day, navigating the aisles feels like a bit of a cluster. Also, because of the location of the checkout area? Any backup in the checkout queue means folks spilling out into the already crowded aisles that people are trying to navigate through. It's not great. That said, the market does have a nice selection of jarred goods, produce, baked items, and so on. Perhaps one of my only disappointments with what was available in the market was, for example, that I went to grab a container of strawberries and it had a Dole label on it. I can get those anywhere... I was hoping for something supplied more locally. In terms of the cafe experience, I ordered the sandwich special: a blackberry grilled cheese (a grilled cheese with bacon and a spicy blackberry jam). It was noted that the blackberry jam was low spice, but I honestly tasted barely any spice at all... and I was looking for it (and I tend to pick up on spice/heat pretty easily, so I was surprised). I had also ordered a taro milk boba tea... and while the taro flavor was good, the tapioca pearls hadn't been cooked enough. Tapioca pearls have to be cooked in order to allow for their softer/gummy-type texture, and my tapioca pearls has a softer outside, for the most part, but almost all of them were undercooked and thus still harder on the inside. It was unpleasant. TL;DR. I'm trying to chalk up my feelings about this place to them being low on inventory because of the sale + having been busier than usual. That said, it's a decent drive (over an hour), and today's experience doesn't necessarily motivate me to hurry up and return. Maybe some day, but it'll be timed very differently.

Took dad here for father's day. There's not much around here so my expectations were low. Seems…read moreto have a very local clientele which you would expect for a place that isn't in a very populated area and turns out my dad and stepmom knew a few people dining there. I would say that the food was above average. I had turkey and it was a nice platter with all the usual fixings and it was freshly roasted turkey that was cooked in house. The wings and onion rings were also good. The server was friendly and efficient. It was a pleasant experience.

Food is decent, prices are good. Waitress wasn't very friendly. I would eat here again.read more

There is not a lot around this area so how great it was to find this little gem! Sorry I didn't get…read moreto try lunch because the menu looked delicious! Our omelettes were perfect with tasty potatoes and we got a side of ham. Service was friendly. The coffee was nice and strong. The place is charming inside. We met the owner and he's a super friendly fellow. Highly recommend you stop in and dine or grab some of the delicious grab and go! They also had a pretty great looking catering menu. What a wonderful addition to Shickshinny!

Stopped at Moss Family Foods on my way through town. Large menu with lots to choose from. Had the…read morechicken pesto caprese sandwich which was wonderful. Also enjoyed chatting with Matt the owner. This is a hidden gem. Check it out!

Food service ambiance will be returning soon for another ham wrap and latte. Nice Christmas programread more

The Mommy and Me Tea Party for Mother's Day was so much fun with my little one. From the entrance…read morewith a place for photos to commemorate the event, to delicious finger sandwiches cut into hearts and flowers, to the Ruby Sipper tea, to the rotating multiple mini desserts served table side, to the kids crafts of cupcake decorating and Mother's Day card making... All the details were considered. I hope that this event is offered every year. We would book in advance to reserve our spot. We left there feeling warm and fuzzy! Thanks again for creating a special event for the holiday.