I booked the sleepy baker last minute for a birthday cake and had a great experience. Everyone…read moreloved the cake and thought it was hilarious. Service was quick, price was reasonable, and she even changed the pick up time last minute for me which made my day less stressful. Highly recommend!

Thank you so very much for being such an important part of our wedding day! The cake was just the…read morewinter theme we were looking for, and the tree line and the sweater tiers were particularly lovely. The cakes and gluten-free cupcakes were delicious and all the guests agreed and sends their compliments. We will definitely return to Liz at the Sleepy Baker. - The Merrill's

Genuinely the best croissant I've ever had in my life. The line was long but totally worth the wait!read more

Le Petit Four Bakery is the kind of neighborhood spot that genuinely earns the reputation it has…read morebuilt. Walking in, the space itself made an impression before I even got to the pastry case. The decor felt warm and inviting, and the display of breads and pastries made the ordering process genuinely difficult because everything looked exactly as good as it should. I worked through a solid spread across my visit. The croissant is exceptional, with a proper lamination and a buttery, flaky exterior that holds up on its own without needing anything added to it. The almond croissant takes that foundation and builds on it well, with a generous amount of almond filling and a finish that does not lean too sweet. The pain au chocolat follows the same standard, the chocolate inside is good quality and the pastry around it has the right amount of crispness without being dry. The canele is a smaller order but worth including, with that characteristic caramelized exterior giving way to a soft, custardy center that is easy to underestimate until you are halfway through it. The creme brulee latte rounded out the order nicely and was a good match for everything on the pastry side of the table. It is rich without being overwhelming and complements the food rather than competing with it. The line moved well even when the place was busy, and the staff were friendly and engaged throughout. This is one of the better French style bakeries I have found in the area, and it holds up to that comparison without much debate.

Pick from a pastry case, order at the counter, and take an empty cup to pour your own coffee…read more Spacious seating by windows and at tables around the corner from the action. Chocolate Croissant: Great for people who are all about the chocolatey. Big chunks falling out. For people who are all about a proper croissant, the place down the street is far superior, unfortunately, and with better parking. The croissant here was soft, not flaky. Bendy, not brittle. Blueberry Muffin: Had this on a previous visit a year ago (not pictured). Much like the croissant, it was okay. Overall experience, just okay. Nothing wrong with it, but some bakeries have me thinking about what looked great in the case that I didn't have, and might have next time. Not the case here.

Cookies dinky at 1.75 each. Bought a chocolate chip, ginger,…read moresugar... Not much flavor of ginger... needed more Chocolate chip was ok, but thin, dinky Sugar... bland taste thin, dinky Then the tip screen which is tacky... tipping to put cookies in takeout bag? Parking difficult

"Every day with you is like ice cream Every night you're…read moregiving me nice dreams I know what you mean, you know what I need Ice cream" (Maroon 5) The grandkids wanted ice cream for dessert, so we walked across the street after our dinner at Alta Strada and walked into J.P. Licks. Living in Connecticut, I was unfamiliar with J.P. Licks. I found out it's a Massachusetts ice cream chain with locations in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Wellesley, Andover, Lynnfield, and Dedham. When you walk into their colorful store, you'll see the big menu board highlighting their frozen treats - Ice Cream & Hard Yogurt Flavors, Soft & Tart Yogurt Flavors, Frappes, Smoothies, Dairy Free Drinks, Toppings, Sundaes, Splits, and more. We saw ice cream cakes and pies, ice cream sandwiches, cupcakes and so much more. They even have a coffee bar with hot breakfast & snacks like oatmeal, waffles, croissant and egg sandwiches, etc. I went into their Feature Flavors menu and was delighted to find a personal favorite - Orange Chocolate Chip "Creamy orange ice cream with soft, dark chocolate chips". It was outstanding. My wife went with a dish of Coconut Almond Chip - "Ultra coconut creamy ice cream with sweet, shredded coconut, roasted salted almonds, and semisweet chocolate chips in this chewy-crunchy textural delight". I sampled it and enjoyed it more than mine! Small cups ran over $5 apiece, so be forewarned. The young crew working at J.P. Licks was friendly and fun to chat with. We took one of their tables at the front of the store and the six of us enjoyed our excellent ice cream.

Very clean inside, quick service. A fair amount of ice cream for the price, pretty standard for…read moremost ice cream places now! I enjoyed the black raspberry flavor, fruity and not too sweet. The one scoop was perfect for a treat after dinner.

This supermarket is huge with so many options. Very clean, tidy and easy to locate what you're…read morelooking for. I got a handful of items like hummus, cookies, muffins and their fresh baked bread. Checkout was seamless. My cashier was efficient and kind. There are so many things I would love to purchase so I will be back!

With a heavy heart as of this past Friday - I no longer feel comfortable shopping here. As a town…read moreresident I've been a loyal customer at this location since 2020, visiting at least 3 times a week. I know the staff well at this store and loved shopping here for not only the convenience but the small town/local market type of environment. The Assistant Store Manager Jose completely shattered my trust. In July, Assistant Manager Jose stepped in to address an incident I had with a cashier on store policy (after I had already connected with corporate about it). He vehemently apologized and even purchased me a bottle of wine as an apology. He reassured me that he would speak to the cashiers about it going forward. On Friday, he denied it all and implied it was a one time exception. What upset me most isn't the store policy - I understand and respect that. It was the dishonesty and lack of clear communication. Had management politely communicated in July that this was an exception instead of providing me with a gift and false sense of reassurance it would have drastically changed the circumstances. A manager should stand behind his word or at least address discrepancies with respect. Instead, he denied our conversation happened and he did it in front of staff members I've built relationships with over years. After 6 years of loyalty, I feel completely disrespected. I'm heartbroken because this store meant something to me - it felt like home. I can't trust a business where management lacks integrity.

Lovely location and friendly staff! Thank you for the great breakfast sandwich! It was a nice way…read moreto get something hot and fast in the area.

Stopped by Charles River Coffee House this month and was expecting something more akin to a…read morecharming little cafe. The vibe was a lot less cozy and inviting and the drinks mediocre. For context, I also don't really have a high bar for beverages so "mediocre" for me is pretty low on the quality meter. One plus side is when the weather is nice, I could see it at least being a convenient stop on a scenic walk.

Nice selection of prepared foods. I went in looking for breakfast and ended up selecting salmon…read morewith two sides of tortellini salad and Brussels sprouts....... All for 14.00. How could I go wrong. Just to warm my blood, I picked up a cup of Grandma chicken soup. It was so much I saved my entree and sides for lunch. I would definitely return.

I love writing positive posts, but in this case, I feel it's necessary to share this situation with…read moreyou. I've been buying these cookies since December: they are very tasty and have a good composition. However, yesterday I was shocked when I started eating one and found a piece of wooden stick in it. Today, I went to the store where I bought them, and the manager apologized and gave me another oatmeal cookie as an apology, for which the cashier wanted payment. The situation is both funny and scary at the same time!