Good sweets and coffee for the area I've been to this stretch of the woods a lot back in the day. But never really stopped in because it was Covid times. Now I was back in the area and decided to come in and try. The place was a lot more like a bar and restaurant than expected. Lots of seats and a hostess station up front. We went straight back to the bakery counter to order up some sweets and drinks. I got a snickers latte, and a peanut butter bar. Missus got a carrot cake pop, a coconut and chocolate danish, a custom green tea. Drinks came out quick, and we got our sips and bites in. The carrot cake pop was tasty. Very much a carrot cake in flavor and consistency. Warm spices, cream cheese chocolate coating, it was the best bite. The peanut butter bar, too sweet. I prefer to taste the peanut butter rather than the sugar. The same was true of the coconut danish. Too sugary for the dessert, but a good amount of coconut filling. The drinks were also pretty sweet as well. The coffee got masked by the sugar and the caramel overpowered. Wasn't bad, just very sweet focused. Pricing was high, but that area of the state is always a little pricier. It's a decent sweets shack, but I prefer a little balance for the price paid. read more

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Sawdust coffee and dessert bar was such a cute spot. It was a spacious and comfy atmosphere. It doubles as a bar which is really cool. The Tiramisu coffee was 10/10 as well as their gluten free chocolate chip cookie. It was nice that they had such a selection for gluten free. The girls that helped us were really sweet. Will definitely be back! read more

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Love how cute it looks on the outside and on the inside it's so welcoming and cozy. First time coming here and if I happen to be in the area again I would stop again. The chili was very good and very hearty!!! Everyone here seemed very sweet and nice read more

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The coffee cake was delicious and the blueberry muffin was yummy. The chai latte was q bit on the frothy side but still good. The decor was rustic but comfy and the crowd was bustling. There was outside seating but during this July heat wave I chose the indoor couch. The service was quick and friendly. They bring hot food to your seat. Woyld definitely return. read more

Sawdust Coffee and Dessert Bar - Coffee cake and large chai latte. - Cafes Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

We do not NEED establishments like them in our town. The owner should be ashamed of his staffs behavior. Disgusting disgraceful disrespectful and outright outrageous behavior!! Returned drinks and then tried to charge for one. When bill was disputing I was told their policy " we charge after 3rd drink is returned " I still refused to pay then wanted my credit card back which then they still refused. The manger threatened to call the police for a $12 drink !!! Stay away and support our community NOT this establishment EVER read more

Expresso martini flight was delicious. We got the peppermint, eggnog and chocolate. A nice touch to the holiday season read more

Sawdust Coffee and Dessert Bar - Cafes Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Nice service staff but they have an odd rule you can't use a laptop at the bar (it has power outlet unlike the tables and I had to jump on an impromptu meeting). They close at 5 weekdays so it's not like the bar was busy, just 1 person there at 3:45 last Thursday. The chili was okay and mocha was good. I would come back for the nice staff and ambiance read more

Great coffee and espresso drinks here! They always have a great selection of pastries and such. They are always friendly. We like to come here for live, local music on the weekends. Full bar too! read more

Warm, fluffy Cinnamon rolls with the best gooey drizzle ! And don't even get me started on the giant dark chocolate dipped macaroons! Love the vibe of the place, cozy and inviting. I've only been for coffee and danish but the lunch menu looks yummy too. Counter service can get backed up when busy but staff is friendly and happy to deliver orders to your table. You are going to need extra napkins read more

Was looking for a place to get coffee after a weekend away with my husband and decided to give this place a shot, so many options!! The BYOB sandwich was yummy and so was my macchiato! They have a lot of great options and service was great as well. It was a tad loud with the music mixed with all the chatter but that's just a personal opinion, it was very lively and I can see myself going back if I'm in the area read more

Sawdust Coffee and Dessert Bar - Yummy pastries - Cafes Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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Stopped here after Sturbridge village and ordered a winter martini flight. Peppermint, Mocha and a cinnamon swirl. Relaxing atmosphere. Also got some coffee beans to go. Prices are decent read more

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This was such a cute little cafe. It was decorated nicely with autumn decor. There's plenty of seating for groups and individuals. My friend and I came here for iced matcha lattes and breakfast sandwiches. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. I would recommend getting it on their croissant. Their iced matcha latte was good! It was probably one of the better ones I've had. Their matcha powder was mixed entirely and it wasn't overly sweet. My only criticism was there was way too much ice in my cup. I forgot to take a picture, but 80% of my cup was filled with ice. Their ice cubes were large too, so it kept blocking the liquid from coming out of the opening when I tried to drink it. read more

Sawdust Coffee and Dessert Bar - Breakfast sandwich on a croissant - Cafes Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Great atmosphere, friendly employees, amazing coffee, and the food was delicious . Loved the PB fluff latte and the Mediterranean toast. It was a great place to meet up with a friend and hangout read more

Sawdust Coffee and Dessert Bar - PB fluff iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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Beautiful decor - the owner is the artist and woodworker- is very impressive, yet understated and refined. Lovely patio to eat, drink, unwind - with 4 legged friend as well. The service is always efficient, friendly, and welcoming. Great place for a coffee, snack, lunch, cocktail. read more

I stopped based on a recommendation. I am so glad I did. What a mix in here. Something for all. I like the feeling here. I was hitting the road but I can imagine it would be a comfortable place to relax and enjoy. read more

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We went in to get some drinks after lunch and it's a quite cozy area because it gives Café/brewery vibes. I got their golden espresso martini, which is gluten-free and dairy free and it tasted like an actual espresso martini.. We also got a few desserts. I got pistachio and a honey lavender cheesecake. The pistachio was perfect. No need to add any more comments on that but the lavender cheesecake is interesting like perfume if you're interested that flower flavor. Not my favorite, but interesting concept. The staff was great. They all worked pretty diligently. You can also sit here and do some work by the tables and chill and they also provide coffee. read more

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I was surprised at the cost for a small iced latte and a bacon egg and cheese wrap. $17 and change! I didn't get a receipt so maybe they up charge for almond milk? Idk, it was very surprised! I'll still be back, just not as often! read more

I've been here twice and both times their breakfast sanwhiches were delicious and pastries to die for! I highly recommend the new pomegranate green tea. Service is quick and efficient. Chill vibes. read more

Sawdust Coffee and Dessert Bar - Pomegranate iced tea - Cafes Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

This charming coffee shop is right next to Old Sturbridge Village. I have come here almost every day for a week because I need WiFi for work and my campground offering is awful...okay focus! First- the staff- I have never witnessed such hard working, efficient, friendly staff. And I mean hustle! Constantly cleaning, stocking, preparing- it's quite impressive! You'd think they were all part owners with as much pride as they work with. Second- coffee and food- they have a great selection of coffee and bar drinks. And their menu is quite large for a "little" coffee shop. And their baked goods- oh my! I've had a cinnamon bun, brown butter chocolate chunk cookie, and a gluten free chocolate cookie. I also tried a flatbread- everything was so good. They do offer gluten free options too! Overall- this place really should get 7 or 8 stars but I am limited to 5! read more

THE WORST egg sandwich SAMMIE i ever had in my entire life ! Dunkin egg sandwich is better . Egg made a month ago ... closest thing to a truck tire i ever put in my mouth. The coffees were great but too pricey. They were methodical, got exactly what i ordered, but man! WORST BREAKFAST SANDWICH EVER! Shameful, honestly read more

Enter the place using the wrong door. Worst place to bring your dog. Hostess was absolutely rude, and didn't give us a chance to look at the menu. Literally kick is out. Owner reply not even looking at what just happened here. I stick to my review ..dog lover? read more

Sawdust Coffee and Dessert Bar - Here is a copy of the Pere C, owner of this place. Not sure about dog-friendly, the hostess threatened us - Cafes Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Sawdust is an interesting place. There's a small bar with local beers and craft cocktails. Their coffee bar has great beverages, and the kitchen turns out excellent food. By day it's like a coworking space that's quiet and chill. On the weekends it's a great date place. read more

The staff are incredibly rude and disrespectful. I would not recommend to anyone nor will I be returning. Food and drinks are just OK, absolutely not worth it. read more

My friend picked this place to try recently. It's a beautiful place, very nice decor and clean. We ordered at the counter and I picked an iced latte and they had a case with sweet treats, I picked a peanut butter rice crispy bar. Unfortunately, we didn't realize until after I ordered that they had menus near the entrance (I definitely would have ordered something off the menu!) Lovely place to sit a spell and chat. My iced latte was perfect, but that peanut butter rice crispy bar was over the top too sweet. I'll definitely come back and order something off the menu sometime!! read more

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Some of the best coffee I have ever had. We had a large order for a lot of our family and they helped us understand the menu and made the drinks very quickly and yummy. Will definitely return! Super cute inside as well. Would love to try some more of their desserts. read more

Just spent 4 days in Sturbridge for my daughters' dance competition. Sawdust Coffee and Dessert Bar was a close second enjoyment wise to watching my daughters dance. It's clean and modern/trendy. The staff is incredibly nice and professional. By my 7th time in there, they had memorized my name. (Coffee and tea twice a day plus grabbing baked goods and flatbreads for the kids etc had me in there 2-3 times a day) My wife enjoyed both the hot and iced coffee. I enjoyed both the hot and iced tea. They had a quality selection of tea bags. (A very close second to loose leaf tea) The bagels were the best I've had outside of the metro NY area. The scallion cream cheese was quite good. One of the mornings, I also enjoyed the whipped feta and olive toast. The true gem was the baked goods. They featured a wide range of delicious treats. The chocolate chip cookie is huge and fantastic. They had an lavender and lemon cookie that was perfect with tea. Earlier today I had their "Twix" cupcake and it was tremendous, a moist chocolate base with high end decadent frosting. When I'm three hours away, I'll miss Sawdust. read more

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Atmosphere was okay, coffee was okay. The sizing for the drinks seems pretty absurd. Smallest size for an iced drink is 20oz. I understand it's common to upsize for cold drinks to make room for ice, but 20oz as the starting point is too big imo. Wouldn't hurt to have 12oz or at the very least a 16oz option. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

This is a cute, rustic coffeehouse that only has a limited food menu, but an excellent drink selection. The decor has a dark autumnal New England theme to it. Sawdust offers a flatbread pizza that can be topped with most any conventional options including pepperoni or chicken. They also have a large pretzel for $11 which comes with a good, snappy mustard sauce. I recommend pairing it with a Nine Pin cider. Service was very good and they have acoustic live music on Saturday evenings. Considering that most other places in the Sturbridge area are closed by 6p, this was a good find read more

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I was passing through looking for a local coffee shop to get some work done in and wow did I find a winner!! First, the inside is huge with so much seating and variety of tables, booths, etc. This is a coffee shop with food and so so so many desserts but it also has a full service bar! Never seen that before! I got a large house coffee and apple bread pudding. Both were fantastic. I highly highly recommend. I hope I'm passing through again soon to try more of their desserts read more

Such a cute coffee shop with great baked goods and lunch offerings. I love when they have local vendors set up on the weekends! Also a super cute patio & a great location. read more

My bartender was Lily and she made the most delicious drinks and was so personable. I would recommend this place and her to anyone!

The ambiance is the only reason to go here. The food is alright, don't get the egg, it's a mix so they are square and rubbery. The bagel was really good so I just removed the egg and asked for cream cheese. My husband got a sandwich as well, the croissant was great he said but he only ate the egg and meat because he's not going to waste food. The service wasn't great, the young lady at the register was very impatient and acted like we were a bother. The other young lady was nice, she should have been helping customers, but she was making the food. They should have switched jobs. We will not go back. read more

Visited with my family and some of my daughter's friends. 745pm. One was under 21. Not let in... even with her parents? Dumb rule - get your shit together. Hostess was bitchy about. Overpriced read more

I'm actually there locksmith... I live all the way on the shore in ct and let me tell you there isn't anything in my entire state that comes CLOSE to how good there coffee is. 10/10 coffee, everyone who works here is wonderful to be around. Also, the vibe of the coffee house pairs perfectly with the name and it's as cute as the town. Don't just take it from me because I do the locks. Try it out here you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Walk up food place. Great for a quick bite. Service was pleasant and food was very good. Right off 84 so if you are traveling it's a great place to grab lunch on the go. read more

This cafe is temporarily closed. Don't know when it will open again. Seems clean and nice on the outside though. read more

Sawdust Coffee and Dessert Bar - Temporarily closed - Cafes Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

As for food, I've only had pastry, which was pretty tasty. I've had several coffees, with the Irish coffee being my favorite. I love the casual, relaxing atmosphere here, and I am planning on visiting again soon. Sitting at the coffee bar, combined with super friendly staff, there's no better way to unwind. Check this place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

We stopped by on Saturday night for the live music , desserts and drinks. We had a great time! Very casual laid back atmosphere; we had a great little corner by the bar with a couch and 2 chairs. Waitress was very kind and attentive. Drinks were very good. Those desserts though- absolutely delicious!! When she brought over the dessert platter to show us, we thought that was really cool and it was so hard to choose. We definitely come back! read more

Sawdust Coffee and Dessert Bar - Dessert options - Cafes Near Me - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

The food is amazing, the coffee is great and the service is fantastic. The young woman running the place is very customer service oriented and if you go there later they have drinks as well. read more

This is my third time here, such a charming spot with delicious coffee /pastries/food. They have ample seating. Service is prompt