Everything here is quite wonderful, so no matter what you come for, you will love it…read more There's a working farm here, and food served up using farm fresh ingredients. A cooler filled with soups, prepared foods and drinks is great to-go, but the pizza and ice cream here are the real gems. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, an open mic event (and others,) and a sweet little library they just opened.

Stopped this year while on vacation. We had visited a few years back. Not sure what happened since…read morethen, but it was really weird. The owner meets u at the door and everything has to be brought out to you. You are not allowed to go in building for food or to shop. Food is purchased online for pickup. Nothing on their website states this. We won't be back.

Is it special? Well, more nostalgic. They close a little early but the service is great. Good…read moreselection of bread here including sourdough with a wide range of baked treats and a few other things you might expect at a bakery. 5 stars for Hayward because it's a small town and it's the best around but don't expect this place to blow your mind.

I popped in to get a donut this morning and was pleasantly surprised! This donut and frosting was…read morethe best I've ever had. My daughter liked the French toast pastry as well. It's a cute little shop and there was a line but more workers quickly came to assist so I didn't have to wait for long at all. Will definitely be back!!

Need a spot to dine when you're up at the cabin or somewhere quaint and local? Look no further then…read moreLaura's Bake Shop. Located on the main drag of Spooner, WI, you will travel inside a small strip mall with just a few other shops. Laura's is located at the very end of the hall with excellent signage. Upon arrival, you will more then likely be greeted by Laura! It's her shop and she wears multiple hats. From baking local goods, taking speciality orders, cashiering, hostessing and cooking - she does it all! A very small interior but everything is made from the heart. Stay for just a moment and you will be provided with a friendly conversation or a hot cup of coffee. My family went for breakfast and got seated extremely quick. The omelettes are excellent and the baked goods are top notch! Outside the shop Laura has a small boutique of little trinkets you can buy as well such as coffee cups, wall art, drink glasses, cookie jars, etc. Come give it a whirl!

We were passing through town and found this gem on Main Street of Spooner across from the movie…read moretheater. It's a cute cafe in the back of the building. There are loads of fresh baked pastries and pies. The owner Laura is a wonderful cook and we enjoyed the food. The prices are reasonable and the serving sizes are more then generous.

There is nothing about Miller's Market I don't like. I'm addicted to their homemade soft pretzels…read more They are outstanding and hands down the best one I've ever had anywhere. There sandwiches are fantastic, love the bulk items. You can never go wrong walking in this place.

Perfection. And if available, their lemon-white chocolate cookies are TO DIE FOR!! A fantastic…read moreHayward staple.

Hometown goodness right on the route through Iron River! Luckily, they were open this morning when…read morewe went through! Mmmmmm. Local favorites that you can't buy anywhere else nearby: filled bismarks, donut holes from heaven, tasty turnovers! Fresh breads! Very reasonably priced and great service as well! Be sure to stop on the way through Iron River!

Used to have delicious donuts especially the chocolate frosted filled long johns. Now the past 10…read moreyears they have gone downhill.Frosting is sloppy put on. Skimpy too. Used to love their hard rolls but they stopped making them more than 20 years ago. I don't ever stop on anymore. It's a shame.

Food best bakery North of the cities. Ambiance quaint, service depends on who is at the register…read morethat day.

We bought honey wheat bread (excellent!) and some assorted pastries (also very good) Bagels were…read morealso great! My husband calls it a "candy store for bread lovers"! Service was excellent, the cashier was very patient while we took our time admiring the bread.

I first spied Sophie's last year. I was enamored but not the desired clientele -- I was not a dog…read morenor a dog-owning human. On our annual visit to Hayward this year, I made it a point to go back when we visited downtown Hayward because I now do own a pup, a pug/Boston terrier (a bug!) named Millie. And while I suppose she should be the one to write this review considering she was the one who ate the treats that came from this shop -- how cute would her little paws typing on a computer be!!! -- from all accounts she was impressed. In lieu of stars, five paws for Sophie's Dog Bakery! On our most recent trip, I and Millie's cousin's mom -- my boyfriend's sister -- started by perusing the toys. Sophie's sells a wide array of dog balls, squeaky toys, leashes, collars, dog bowls, etc. Among Millie's nicknames are "Millbug" and "Piggie" -- oh, the snorts! -- so when I spied a toy that looked like a pig with butterfly ears, I think I snorted in glee a bit myself! My Millbug would have a pig-bug! We made our way around to the bakery case, the centerpiece of this shop. It boasts cookies that look delicious to humans too. I got Millie a cookie iced to look like a bee -- keeping with the bug theme -- and my bf's sis got a cookie for her pup too. I also made up a grab bag from the jars of small, baked, un-iced bones and treats that top a table in the middle of the store. Many of these were made with sweet potato, pumpkin and banana. They smelled delicious! I think I spent about $20 for everything. Now, Millie is a bit of a discerning gourmand. She's not the type to eat a treat first, think later. She'll sniff, maybe lick it a bit, leave it on the ground and then perhaps eat it later. But after first giving me an eye that said, "Are you sure you really want me to eat this cookie?" she excitedly chomped her way through the cookie. She now doesn't think twice before eating a treat that comes out of the Sophie's bag. And her pig-bug? It's one of her favorite toys. Millie was impressed, so I am impressed. Can't wait to go back next year!

I've come here every summer for a few years for some decadent and decorated dog treats. It's fun to…read morelook in the bakery display window at frosted cookies, sprinkled puffs, and cakes that are all for your pooch. Prices start about .50 for plainer cookies and $2 for fancier items reaching about $5 or $6. Friendly staff often have a cute dog behind the counter. The store also has an extensive boutique of human and dog/cat items. A fun place to browse or buy:)

Just bought a rhubarb raspberry pie the other day and it was amazing! My husband and I finished a…read morewhole pie in less than a day and a half! First - the crust is the best one I've ever had. Very tasty with some crunchiness and not too sweet or bland - just perfect. The filling of rhubarb with raspberries was a perfect match very tasty while not too sweet. Last but not least, the pie was supper fresh still hot from the oven and you see the crew working on the next batch of pies. Too bad I'm only passing through town.

Please allow me to present a contrasting opinion…read more To be clear, I love pie. I'm a pie over cake kinda guy. In part, my love for pie has to do with pie crust. And I do realize that reasonable people can disagree on pie crust styles. In fact, my wife and I are two such people. I adore an all butter crust. I love the flavor of butter and how those milk solids get all toasty up there in with the flour to delivery amazing caramelization, crunchy edges, and a crisp bottom. The missus prefers a more tender crust, and that is what Gourmet Garage delivers. So she was happy, but I was left wanting. I also happen to have a super sensitive palate to the off flavors that can emerge from something spending a bit too long in the freezer. My wife, not so much. So she didn't notice those flavors in the crust that further diminished my joy in the pie. L'sigh. We got the pie hot out of the oven. Patiently waited for it to cool down enough so that it wouldn't melt the plastic fork provided by the bakery. The off flavors were there for me at the start, and they persisted as the pie continued to cool down. While we saw the bakery used frozen fruit, as one must to make some off season fruit pies, the freezer flavor was most present for me in the crust. That was the biggest let down of all. After a while I just couldn't bring myself to eat any more. The caramel pecan roll was better. No off flavors. But on that I would have liked to see the roll itself be more tender. Perhaps when fruit season is in full swing and GG is hopping, the crusts are fresher and the pies are better. Regrettably this was not my experience in mid June. Disappointment with the food aside, service was lovely. While the pies weren't quite out of the oven when we arrived first thing in the morning, I deeply appreciated being advised how many minutes out the pies were from being done, and the bravery of taking a blazing hot pie and putting it in an open box so we could have one for the road.