So disappointing. The café is very pretty, but the service and food quality were terrible. The…read morechicken tasted like frozen supermarket tenders, and there was so much maple syrup on my plate that it made everything soggy. The coffee was disgusting and not even hot--I had to send it back, and they still brought me a completely different drink than what I originally ordered. There were barely any customers, yet I waited over 15 minutes just for coffee and even longer for the food. The staff seemed uncoordinated and overwhelmed despite how slow it was. For $45, this experience was absolutely not worth it. Save your money and go elsewhere.

This place is beautiful Wonderful menu of French café dishes and a fun selection of lattes and…read moreother drinks. I ordered the Cherry Blossom latte and a Parisenne omelette. The potatoes and omelette were perfectly seasoned and fresh tasting! Really upscale atmosphere with the flowers and art everywhere. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I am really looking forward to a return visit to try more things like the crepes!

We loveeeee this spot for lunch when in Guilford! It has the BEST sandwiches in the area. I love…read moretheir crispy chicken! It's so yummy as is their bread! The space is cute, but it seemed a little different today. We used to order at the deli! Service is always good though and food is 10/10. Their bathrooms def need a good cleaning though. At least today!

Couldn't resist passing the Marketplace bakery counter. The brownies and chocolate cake we're…read morecalling out to our tastebuds. Both were decadent and delicious. There is plenty of street parking and it is conveniently located right in the center of Guilford. They have a huge selection of all kinds of items, but we were focused on following the chocolate aroma.

Go in order and then get told to pick up drink at other counter. Wait for a bit and ask. Apparently…read morethey ran out whatever not too pressed about it. We get sandwiches mustang Sally and endevour, sally was absolute garbage had a strong expo market taste like wasabi which is pretty much all you taste. Endeavor wasnt horrible but you could easily make it at home and was dry. Maybe there's better things and what I got was bad but I'll never know not going back.

First time at Olive Oyl's and there's a lot going on here! Seems to be an exceptionally well run…read morebusiness. We all had egg sandwiches to go (two wraps and two traditional) and enjoyed them. Iced tea was good. Service was very good. The store has a lot of interesting items, especially if you like nostalgic candies. Decor was very charming. There's a deli case that might be great for lunch and I didn't read the menus on the walls. Sandwiches are made fresh and they appear to either have a bakery or a relationship with one as there were quite a few pastries that looked creative and fresh. It takes some time to make the food so my recommendation is to call them ahead of time so it is ready when you arrive. There are a few tables inside and a few more outside so there is seating. If you read my reviews you might know that the highest I give on a first visit is 4 stars. If I go back and the place is excellent again I raise it to 5. This is so that a place that is consistently the best of the best (vs a one time great experience) gets 5 stars over a place that just does it once. Olive Oyl's would definitely be eligible for a 5th star and I'm virtually certain to give it to them on the next visit. It was such a perfect combination of choices, quality, service and ambiance! We've been coming to Essex for so many years and always passed this place by for no reason in particular. Now I think we will visit every time we're in town!

Have been going to Cilantro for coffee, breakfast and lunch for many years. Nearly always had a…read morepositive experience. Was here yesterday for lunch and was excited for a sandwich. However, what I received was 90% bread and lettuce with only 10% protein and cheese. Why the ridiculously lean portions??!! Feeling like I was ripped off by Cilantro. It was a carry-out order so impossible for me to address in person. Note: the counter staff that took my order were perfectly pleasant, the sandwich-maker on the other hand appeared visibly distressed by having to work.

The store/ cafe was closed at 4 pm although the sign says 7-5. This is not the First time the store…read morewas closed at a random time. If there is an emergency then a sign in the window would be nice. But to Lock up just like that is not ok. We never got to order or to talk to the staff but they were in cleaning up.

Great atmosphere Love there food…read more Coffee is excellent! Friendly service Can't wait to go back Bought their rye bread and it's top notch would highly recommend.

Took over 45 minutes to get four normal sandwiches at 1:30 PM on a Friday…read more They were fine - nothing amazing but not bad. A bit heavy on the salt. Just couldn't believe the wait. They never warned us it would take so long either. And the parking lot is awful - one small entrance, small lot, too few spots, horrible to turn around , etc

In Old Saybrook on Main Street I stopped by Cafe Toscana for some coffee with my two friends. This…read moreis a tiny little coffee shop that also makes some breakfast options. It looks cute from the outside, but looks like it could use a little refreshment both inside and outside. The outside screen door is hanging by a thread. The man working inside appeared to be the owner. And he was the only one I saw working. There was a woman in front of me, who was waiting for her order. Then it was my turn, I walked up to the counter to place my order, and he immediately said "do you know what you want? I'll take him instead." Referring to a customer sitting down. I just walked over, I wasn't hanging out. I'd say that's a bit uninviting and off putting. I quickly ordered a French Vanilla ice coffee, a hot coffee and an ice tea. There is an area where you can add what you need to your coffee. At the counter there is a sign that says to step away after you make your order. We got our coffees and sat outside. These were actually 20 ounce coffees for $10.00 altogether, so it was a real bargain. My coffee was perfect, flavorful, fresh and delicious! He truly makes excellent coffee here. I didn't like how off putting he was. Starbucks is just a few doors away. I'd much rather support a small business like this one then a chain like Starbucks. Coffee is excellent, I can't speak for the breakfast, there's plenty of room for improvement for the establishment and the vibe inside.

This place has gone downhill. Used to be cute and quaint... now it's filthy. There's a plastic…read morecontainer on the counter holding baked goods that's visibly dirty, and the AC unit is caked with dust. I noticed all of this while I waited for my food and wanted to cancel my order. How clean can the kitchen be? Sorry, the place needs an overhaul.

I stopped in for a cup of coffee and breakfast with a friend on a late Friday morning. We found a…read morenice table and were promptly greeted by a server ready to take our orders. We needed a minute to decide and so she returned after giving us time to peruse the extensive menu. The cafe is quite comfortable with a wall of shelves displaying books, nicknacks and antique bottles. I decided to try a cappuccino and a turkey club while my friend ordered a coffee and the breakfast burrito. Everything came out hot and rather quickly. We immediately dug in to enjoy a celebration of tastes. It was a relaxing and friendly experience. The food was good.

We stopped here for coffee on our way to the beach & coffee was mediocre. They didn't have many…read moreflavor options.

Great breakfast although the size of the omelet is insane. I was only able to eat half of what…read morethey served. Blueberry pancakes were also outstanding.

The food here was very good but we had a terrible experience with our waitress Kylie. She was very…read morerude to us and not understanding when we were confused with the check. She also rushed us out by saying "and we have a line so" as she was walking away. Very dismissive, very rude. Will not be coming back