Great lil place in the heart of Albany! Never a miss, breakfast or lunch it's on point! Support…read morelocal family owned businesses!

Stopped for breakfast while staying in town. We ordered breakfast. My wife has eggs and bacon and I…read morehad a loaded skillet. The toast selection was white, wheat, or English muffin.

Some places are worth a detour. Others are worth a drive…read more Just Beyond The Willow firmly lands in the second category. Seriously - it will be well worth your travel time to check out this gold mine of a local java joint! This cozy little establishment sits in what used to be a gas station that locals say dates back to the 1930s. It's tucked into a quiet rural town, and from the outside you might not immediately guess there's a terrific little coffee stop waiting inside. We stopped specifically to try the coffee shop portion, Willow Bay Coffee. I was just hoping for some decent espresso and maybe a simple munchie to hold me over until an actual meal down the road aways. What I got instead was one of those "You have got to be kidding me" moments. The espresso drinks were excellent. I chose for just a basic Americano, which was definitely HOT and everything I had hoped for in a joe. However, the real surprise was the food. Sounding too good to pass up, I decided to order the Asiago Bagel with Ham & Swiss. It's was a $7 sandwich with a $15 taste. No exaggeration -- the ham was so flavorful I'd honestly compare it to Nueske's. They source locally and let me tell you - this is top tier tasting meat & cheese! This is nothing like what I was expecting from such a humble little shop - and it certainly surpasses anything I have had at even high-end coffee houses and most restraunts I have been to. SCORE!!! My wife decided to follow suit and ordered the sister menu item: their Turkey & Cheddar on gluten-free bread (she has Celiac disease). She reported the same "what the heck?!" taste reaction. DOUBLE-PLAY!!! As an aftermove, I ended up eventually leaving with a couple of muffins from the bakery plate for later: a Banana Walnut and Lemon Poppy Seed. I didn't actually eat any until later that night at home for supper. WA!!! No disapointment here, and they tasted just as good as they smelled earlier. GAME-SET-MATCH!!! While this isn't a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, Raquel ("Ray-Chel") clearly understands the medical issues with Celiac and will take all reasonable precautions she can if you ask. As always: Polite and understanding self-advocacy will always give you the best shots at polite, understanding and effective precautions from your business hosts. And speaking of Raquel -- she's the kind of host every small-town (and heck - ANY) café hopes to have: consumately professional, fabulously welcoming, and genuinely enjoyable to chat with. She is just down to earth Good People! Places like this are why I enjoy looking for local establishments when traveling, and am willing to wander off the main drags once in a while. You never know when you'll stumble onto a hidden gem. In this case, we hit the mine! Seriously - this place will be well worth your drive! If you stop in, tell her that, "show-and-tell husband" in the black cowboy hat sent you!

Make sure to stop in to Just Beyond the Willow for coffees. teas, pastries, soups and…read moresandwiches...everything is great! The best part about this establishment are the owners and their son that run it. They are friendly, and their desire is to please the customer. They have taken an old service station and transformed it into a clean, cute, & cozy place whether in the winter, or enjoy their deck in the spring, summer, or fall!

great coffe, sandwiches, and pastry! very friendly service and great atmosphere! love the…read morechoices! great place to relax and visit with the staff and/or friends! very welcoming!

I've stopped in here several times and have never been disappointed. The staff is very welcoming,…read moreand both the food and drinks are always solid. Enjoying an evening of live music or relaxing on the creek-side patio can't be beat!

An amazing find! We biked in and had one of the best lattes we've had in quite some time. The…read morebreakfast burritos were delicious and the blueberry scone was top notch! They also make the scones in house! It's very clean, neat inside, super friendly staff and we'll definitely be back; we highly recommend

This review is for those of you wondering what's going on during this disgusting yucky Covid-19…read morecrisis. I am happy to report that this little diner does a smashing job of covering all the bases while providing cute delicious lunch is in a very safe manner. There is outside seating outback along the Sugar River. I had a croissant sandwich with turkey and avocado and it was just right. Not too heavy not too big. I went for an iced hazelnut Latte and it was delicious. This place is as cute as a button and does a good job under the circumstances. Very nice spot on the Belleville scene.

Perfect café for Monroe residents. Small towny and familiar. Good and fresh menu options. Supports…read morelocal artistry, and even offers Paint 'n Sips on Thursdays! I am just visiting the area, but I would frequent this place if I were a local.

This is a remodeled funeral home - the food is average. The owners are from out of town and seem…read morefriendly enough. The environment is a bit strange as the furniture does not match and they seem to think it is ok to us old church pews as benches. I had to ask for my scone to be warmed up- average customer service. The coffee was good. The 2 single daughters and very quiet. I'd recommend it for a quiet place but not classy.

Cute local cafe with good food and good vibes. The quiche was delicious. The service was fast and…read morefriendly. There is street parking out front. They have outdoor seating available.

This coffee shop is a nice find in downtown Oregon. Friendly, fast service and a good variety of…read morehot and cold coffee drinks. They also have Kambucha and some others for non coffee drinkers. Food options included pastries, quiche dish and others. Nice place and solid choice for a quick local coffee. Enjoy!

Excellent service. Good selection of traditional American and Mexican food. Great place to gather…read morewith friends and family and enjoy.

Good food, great service. Although it was quite crowded, we were traveling through on a road trip…read moreand didn't mind being seated at the counter. We were served immediately. Food was hot and plentiful. Nice small town atmosphere. Good stop when traveling through Edgerton.

Good was great and had good conversations with all the people there... workers and other customers.read more

Very nice and clean store with a lot of quality items and variety. Well worth the drive from…read moreRockford.

We went three times for breakfast sandwiches. Love that they panini press them all. My favorite was…read morethe bacon, egg and cheese on plain bagel. My husband's favorite was the biscuit sandwich. Love how large and airy it is inside.

Great place! Ran by a local organization that help disabled people. Actually employee some of…read morethem at the bakery.