I go to Cafe' on the Common for Sunday brunch with friends. The service is prompt but not rushed, friendly yet not invasive. The food is delicious this Sunday. I had the savory French toast of the day this week it had: ham, grilled pineapple, and onion. It was amazing. My friends enjoyed their meals. They included a breakfast flatbread, veggie quiche, and breakfast nachos. Coffee is served in a French press. We had 2 carafes, with both the steep perfectly timed, and the flavor was rich, robust, and perfect temperature.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Press Coffee, Coffee Quiche & GF Waffles
Lou
Cafe on the Common in Barre is a total winner! The food and service were outstanding with everything made from scratch using local farm fresh ingredients. I demolished their chicken pot pie - seriously awesome til the very last bite. The owners couldn't be nicer and are knowledgeable about what's happening around town. Whatever you do, save room for the homemade pie for dessert - trust me, you won't regret it! Definitely worth stopping by when you're in the area or just passing through!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pot Pie, Apple Pie
Darlene Garretson
So cute. Great food. Very cozy. Will definitely be back.
Kid-friendliness: They have a play area in the back corner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicola Narcisi
A superb place to dine, food is always delicious, folks working there super friendly, weekend music is great !! Have been bout 6 times and will definitely continue to go, highly highly recommended!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary-Jane O'Dou
Love the Cafe! The food and drinks are delicious. The atmosphere is inviting. What really makes this restaurant amazing is the staff! It's truly a place where you walk in as strangers and leave as friends. Places like this usually only exist in small towns on TV shows. The owners bring that to life here.
Meghan O'Connor
We had a great lunch at this cozy cafe. Very warm and welcoming and the food was delicious. Perfect spot on our way to Vermont.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felicia Smith
Delicious soup & pie at this locally-sourcing, composting, chef owner & operated cozy little restaurant in the center of Barre, MA. A great choice to support if you are conscious of the rampant waste in the food industry! And food is just so tasty. Enjoy!
Vegetarian options: Usually have a vegetarian quiche available, can make vegetarian flatbread upon request, and occasionally vegetarian soup is available.
Dietary restrictions: Very easy to sub gluten-free, and lots of options for vegetarians!
Parking: Parking always available on both sides of road on this one-way street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Nachos
Jim Knight
I'm the Chronicle type and stumble into all types of places. I'm also old school, looking for the same attention to service, cleanliness and ambience that I learned in my 10 years of restaurant work as a teenager and beyond. Jada's cafe hit on all cylinders. Not only did I see Jada handle all her customers with a friendliness that only comes from a natural kind-heartedness but also witnessed the simple act of brushing leftover crumbs onto plates (rather than the floor) and using the cordless sweeper on each table area after guests had departed. Attention to such detail teeters on extinction these days. I thoroughly enjoyed the nachos, avocado sandwich and cheesecake. Charming host; charming place! Wish I lived closer....Jim K of Naick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Howland
We were first time customers and were very pleased at the menu, atmosphere, staff, and service. Their sourdough bread is fantastic! The veggie sandwich and the zucchini pie were SO GOOD! The menu is perfectly sized and with a very good variety. It was a great find for us and we will certainly return.
My husband and I stopped here on an impromptu visit. It did not disappoint!! I had the Greek salad with chicken salad, he had the avocado blt and we shared a French press for 2. Super delicious, excellent homemade fare. The staff was very friendly and beyond accommodating. Very satisfied and would highly recommend!!
Cory Lovelady
The food was great. The owners were exceptional people. Great food, great music from local artists. I'm visiting from Oregon and in all honesty, you don't really witness an environment like this
Sarah Bion
My family went for Sunday brunch and the staff suggested we take over the back corner so our toddler could enjoy the open space, toys, coloring materials, and games in that area while we waited for our food. It took all the stress out of eating out with a toddler and we all had a wonderful, relaxing time. The food was amazing and I loved that we got our coffee in a French press with fancy Irish mugs. It's the extra touches like these that make for a truly special, memorable experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Francis
My family went for Sunday brunch and the staff suggested we take over the back corner so our toddler could enjoy the open space, toys, coloring materials, and games in that area while we waited for our food. It took all the stress out of eating out with a toddler and we all had a wonderful, relaxing time. The food was amazing and I loved that we got our coffee in a French press with fancy Irish mugs. It's the extra touches like these that make for a truly special, memorable experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Charland
Went for Fine Dining Friday. Food was great and service very good. Lots of gluten free options.
Dietary restrictions: Most of the menu is gluten free or can be served GF.
Parking: On street parking, it's both sides of a one way street.
Amazing spot great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I go to Cafe' on the Common for Sunday brunch with friends. The service is prompt but not rushed, friendly yet not invasive.
The food is delicious this Sunday. I had the savory French toast of the day this week it had: ham, grilled pineapple, and onion. It was amazing. My friends enjoyed their meals. They included a breakfast flatbread, veggie quiche, and breakfast nachos.
Coffee is served in a French press. We had 2 carafes, with both the steep perfectly timed, and the flavor was rich, robust, and perfect temperature.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Press Coffee, Coffee Quiche & GF Waffles
Cafe on the Common in Barre is a total winner!
The food and service were outstanding with everything made from scratch using local farm fresh ingredients.
I demolished their chicken pot pie - seriously awesome til the very last bite.
The owners couldn't be nicer and are knowledgeable about what's happening around town.
Whatever you do, save room for the homemade pie for dessert - trust me, you won't regret it!
Definitely worth stopping by when you're in the area or just passing through!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pot Pie, Apple Pie
So cute. Great food. Very cozy. Will definitely be back.
Kid-friendliness: They have a play area in the back corner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A superb place to dine, food is always delicious, folks working there super friendly, weekend music is great !! Have been bout 6 times and will definitely continue to go, highly highly recommended!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the Cafe! The food and drinks are delicious. The atmosphere is inviting. What really makes this restaurant amazing is the staff! It's truly a place where you walk in as strangers and leave as friends. Places like this usually only exist in small towns on TV shows. The owners bring that to life here.
We had a great lunch at this cozy cafe. Very warm and welcoming and the food was delicious. Perfect spot on our way to Vermont.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious soup & pie at this locally-sourcing, composting, chef owner & operated cozy little restaurant in the center of Barre, MA. A great choice to support if you are conscious of the rampant waste in the food industry! And food is just so tasty. Enjoy!
Vegetarian options: Usually have a vegetarian quiche available, can make vegetarian flatbread upon request, and occasionally vegetarian soup is available.
Dietary restrictions: Very easy to sub gluten-free, and lots of options for vegetarians!
Parking: Parking always available on both sides of road on this one-way street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Nachos
I'm the Chronicle type and stumble into all types of places. I'm also old school, looking for the same attention to service, cleanliness and ambience that I learned in my 10 years of restaurant work as a teenager and beyond. Jada's cafe hit on all cylinders. Not only did I see Jada handle all her customers with a friendliness that only comes from a natural kind-heartedness but also witnessed the simple act of brushing leftover crumbs onto plates (rather than the floor) and using the cordless sweeper on each table area after guests had departed. Attention to such detail teeters on extinction these days. I thoroughly enjoyed the nachos, avocado sandwich and cheesecake. Charming host; charming place! Wish I lived closer....Jim K of Naick
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were first time customers and were very pleased at the menu, atmosphere, staff, and service. Their sourdough bread is fantastic! The veggie sandwich and the zucchini pie were SO GOOD! The menu is perfectly sized and with a very good variety. It was a great find for us and we will certainly return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My husband and I stopped here on an impromptu visit. It did not disappoint!! I had the Greek salad with chicken salad, he had the avocado blt and we shared a French press for 2. Super delicious, excellent homemade fare. The staff was very friendly and beyond accommodating. Very satisfied and would highly recommend!!
The food was great. The owners were exceptional people. Great food, great music from local artists. I'm visiting from Oregon and in all honesty, you don't really witness an environment like this
My family went for Sunday brunch and the staff suggested we take over the back corner so our toddler could enjoy the open space, toys, coloring materials, and games in that area while we waited for our food. It took all the stress out of eating out with a toddler and we all had a wonderful, relaxing time. The food was amazing and I loved that we got our coffee in a French press with fancy Irish mugs. It's the extra touches like these that make for a truly special, memorable experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family went for Sunday brunch and the staff suggested we take over the back corner so our toddler could enjoy the open space, toys, coloring materials, and games in that area while we waited for our food. It took all the stress out of eating out with a toddler and we all had a wonderful, relaxing time. The food was amazing and I loved that we got our coffee in a French press with fancy Irish mugs. It's the extra touches like these that make for a truly special, memorable experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for Fine Dining Friday. Food was great and service very good. Lots of gluten free options.
Dietary restrictions: Most of the menu is gluten free or can be served GF.
Parking: On street parking, it's both sides of a one way street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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