I have never been let down at the Garden Bar! The ingredients are always super-fresh. The…read morecombinations are endless and the dressing choices are a great twist on the old classics. The portions are generous, they have a unique choice of beverages and sides and their desserts look amazing. Hard to resist! The staff is always friendly and accommodating ...also very patient and helpful while one is trying to make up their mind! I honestly can't wait to return!!

After a quick stop in Biddeford, I stopped in at The Garden Bar counter located at Pepperell Mill…read more(Building 13 lobby). This salad bowl eatery offers made to order bowls with many different combinations of ingredients to choose from and they also offer signature bowls, bottled Everyday Boost cold pressed juices and baked sweets too. There is table seating across from the counter. There were plastic menus and dry erase markers at the counter and I decided to do the build your own bowl ($16 plus tax), marking my choices of ingredients including Choose Two Bases (green leaf & Thai rice noodles), Pick Four Toppings (tomato, roasted corn, sweet potato, kung pao veggies), Pick One Protein (vegan hoisin meatball), Pick One Crunchy Topping (crispy tortilla strips), and Pick One Dressing (jalapeno lime vinaigrette). My bowl was made to order after paying and handing over the marked up laminated menu and was ready to go 5 minutes later. My fusion bowl was very fresh and good flavors with a variety of tasty ingredients in the mix. Now that was a great fresh fusion bowl!

I stopped by with a party of 5, and we were quickly seated. Despite the restaurant being busy and…read morethere being only one server, she did a good job being as attentive as she could. Most of my problems had to do with the kitchen. Me and two others in my party ordered the Buffalo Mac and cheese. Another ordered the beef tacos. Basically nothing came out super hot. My Mac and cheese had several bites that were straight up cold. The food came out fast, so i don't think our waitress left it sitting out. But because some bites were cold, I do wonder if the noodles came out of a frozen bag. The beef tacos were also cold. They remade the tacos, so that was good, but the were a bit bland. They did not have enough of the noodles left, so they could not remake the Buffalo Mac and cheese. However they asked me to pick something else. I went with the boneless wings. Those came out very hot and they were very good. It was just a very unfortunate start to the beginning of dinner.

This is a small diner like establishment, focused more on food quality than appearances. The…read morerestaurant was very clean, but you can see they are trying to save money by not making it look perfect. It's more like home. Will never be perfect, or Homes and Garden ready, but its home, perfect the way it is. I had the scallop plate (one of many blackboard specials). Portion was very large and they were cooked to perfection, definitely tasted fresh and not Sysco frozen. Dad (92) stuck with Chicken Tenders which he DEVOURED. Thought we'd be taking 1/2 of it home, he doesn't usually eat much, they must have been delicious. We are just visiting, he lives here, I'm sure they will be seeing him often. Son (19) had the burger with bacon, the little I saw of it it looked perfectrly done.. I caught a glimpse before he inhaled it. All of our fries were done to perfection, slightly overcooked to make a crispy outside and awesome inside. They all disappeared pretty quick too. Was hoping for whole belly fried clams, but may have to wait for our next venture North from Maryland

Cold Mountain Cafe is a perfect stop to turn a long drive into a nice date!…read more We definitely recommend this place, it's a solid 4 that comes off like a 5! We've passed through Bethlehem, NH a few of times as we've traveled between Maine and New Hampshire. A couple weeks ago I noticed a glowing little eatery as we hurried west on Route 2 en route to UMass Amherst. I didn't catch the name of the restaurant I'd noticed, but our return l timing worked to stop for dinner in Bethlehem, so as we headed back, Cary scoured Google and Yelp ...and based upon the menus and ambiance, we settled on Cold Mountain Cafe. Turns out this was the spot. Inside was just as welcoming as I'd anticipated. Nothing against small New England towns, ...but IMO you can't EXPECT a well-rounded professional restaurant package when you're in "two-hours-from-anywhere, New Hampshire". And IMHO, sometimes these fresh-movement country places are presented like funky hippy brightly lit hardscaped cafe's with busy chalkboard menus that look like 60's concert posters. Not Cold Mountain Cafe -the music, lighting and decor was perfectly contemporary ...relaxing ...inviting comfortable conversation. The menu and pricing were well thought out, offering an assortment of cultural fare with asian, french, American, East Indian entrees that ranged from smash-burger, pot pie comfort food, to bistro steak and seared scallops. Unexpected additions like bean cake and Indian lamb stew entrees offered a pleasant, funky twist. Entrees ranged from $19 to $38. The two drinks we tried were really great! I had the Brooklyn and Cary had the Espresso Lovers Martini. I think Cary put it perfectly when she said that the Brooklyn was like desert! The espresso martini was notable because it was made with rum, instead of vodka and it used fresh espresso, giving it a luscious Tia Maria feel. Both drinks had a wonderful silky smooth mouth feel. The waitstaff was not uniformed, but in semi-formal server attire with all black garments and waist aprons. The service was friendly, professional and attentive... our waitress brought us some warm crispy tender dinner rolls with garlicky seasoned oil dipping sauce, took our orders at our pace and checked in on us throughout the meal. The mushroom polenta app was great... smooth, creamy and fresh with balanced earthy woodsy and smoky notes. The pea soup was a bit brighter and fresher than I'm used to (growing up in Boston, my mom made the best pea soup ...a more hearty version with pork meat always made in the days following a smoked shoulder meal), but in the New England small town country, farm-fresh motif, we liked the bright, fresh pea flavors... Cary was concerned about what she would order because she was put off by the steak entree's smoked Gouda sauce. So she had the lamb stew, which was a compromise. Me? I'd spent the previous couple of days at a hotel hanging around UMass, which means a lot more carbs than I want... smash burgers, burritos, eggs Bennies... oof! So I definitely was feeling like something light... and decided to be crazy and try the bean cake. Cary's stew was nice. It didn't hit you over the head, but it had balanced signature Indian flavors, and was nicely presented. We're not volume-conscious but both thought it could have had a couple more pieces of lamb. I enjoyed my bean cake -although I don't really have anything to compare it to. The waitress said it was hearty, so I rolled the dice. I'd probably try it again... it flavorful and satisfying. The chèvre and ginger dressing supplied a good level of moisture and flavor notes to the breaded spiced bean and rice patty. I'd add that the plating on a bed of fresh spinach presented a little bit of a challenge as I had to pierce a few baby fresh spinach leafs at a time, then add the bean cake... but it was manageable... The menu changes seasonally, so we're looking forward to checking in on our next pan New England journey.

I will admit I was being snobby, how good can "cafe" food be in a small little town. Well, VERY. It…read morewas crowded and so we sat at the bar, but the girl was kind, answered all my million questions and I had one of the best noodle dishes around. My mother and I ordered the appetizer of cauliflower and pate and I had the noodle entree and she had pork and all of it was delicious.

Everything was delicious, highly recommend a smash burger... still thinking about it weeks later…read moreand mojito was so good i had to have two. Very cool and unique vibe, definitely made the road trip worth it. Lastly, our server was amazing and truly made our night. Patient, fun and supportive of my impulsive decisions!

We had a lovely dinner on the back patio of the Brew Pub with our dog by our side. The food was…read moredelicious and our waitress was awesome. Afterwards we headed over to the Brew Pub and hung out in their huge back yard. We brought board games (although apparently they have some!) and enjoyed some beers into the evening under the string lights!

Tried out the lobster roll special and it was DELICIOUS! All…read moreLobster meat - no fillers! Great breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. The donuts can't be missed! Close to ATV trails.

Went there for the first time a few days ago. Its a very local very nice place. My wife and I very…read moremuch enjoyed it. Lunch specials everyday and the daily menu. I had the pastrami on rye which was delicious. Wife had the roast beef sub, might have been a communication issue as she thought she was having a hot sub but it was served cold. Service was good! Very friendly people and if not busy (wasn't busy the time of day we went) they'll chat with you, come out from the kitchen and say hello. Very friendly people. Small in-store sitting area to eat. I'll definitely go back, I live the local small town eatery vibe!

First off, good pizza. Secondly, good vibes with a turn table playing classic rock the way is made…read moreto be played. Third, a candy store attached and video games set to free. All adds up to a great time every time I go. Can't wait to go back!

My family and I gave this place a try a few weeks ago after hearing wonderful things. The decor is…read morecertainly eclectic. The pizza was quite good. We enjoyed our meal.

It's harder and harder to find a really good sammy these days. These guys make really good sammys…read more My pastrami and swiss was one of the better I've had in years, my girlfriends chupacabra blew her minds. Thumbs up and all that

Fantastic sandwich shop with very innovative menu options and lots of variety. Pleasant and fairly…read morefast service. Maybe on the pricey side. The Bada Bing is probably my favorite sandwich from here so far, but I've yet to have something I didn't like.

Stopped by in the early afternoon. What a super cozy atmosphere. Great place for a holiday…read moregathering or meeting friends. I was sad we didn't have time for more than one.

Out with my family for a last night in the area dinner. Coming from Rangeley this location was easy…read moreto find with plenty of parking. Due to having a dog we requested to sit outside on this humid day. Party of 10 was no problem for them to seat. Beautiful location situated on the shoreline of Flagstaff lake it was peaceful and relaxing. A nice breeze was coming off the water making outside pleasant. A nice menu with many options including non-dairy for one of our family members. We had the Brussels sprouts to start with fries and various entrees. I thoroughly enjoyed Tim's Chicken Fricassee YUM! Daughter had the Rueben and Mom had the Salmon power bowl. Presentation of each was nothing to write about with the exception of the Salmon bowl, beautiful! Staff were friendly and attentive with their time and everyone was happy. Will be back again

What a nice surprise! After being disappointed by generally run down, average restaurants in the…read morearea we found this gem! The setting was comfy for a family meal, staff was lovely and food delicious. What more can you ask for...oh 1/2 price wine on Wednesdays!

Food, drinks, and service all need work at this new restaurant. The only nice component of this…read morerestaurant is the view. They desperately need to install lights outside on the patio because once the sun goes down, it's dark and the bugs come out!