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Address: 130 N Massanutten St, Strasburg, VA 22657
Phone: (540) 686-6883
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Reviews
KyriéLeayne
This is a charming little place. The house coffee was delicious and so was the oatmeal raisin cookie. The woman serving us was very kind. There was a small bookshelf with lots of cook books that we found a yummy cookie recipe for. If I lived here, I would be a regular 🙂
… moreMark Burnette
I ordered a birthday cake from Coleen the owner. First off the cake was great. Decorated very well and inside the bakery it has a certain home feel to it. Coleen the owner always has a smile and she is very classy. Would highly recommend to everyone.
… moreSandra Orszaghova
I was driving through the area and stumbled upon this gem… LITERALLY THE BEST CUP OF COFFEE I’VE EVER HAD. I think I had about 4 cups. I don’t post reviews often but this coffee needs to be acknowledged. I also had breakfast which was delicious and very homey. Server took my order then went to make the food!! Also had their cupcakes and peanut butter cookie.. Both to die for!
… moreLiz Grasty
The Bakery hosted a private Tea for our group today. Tiered trays of small sandwiches and cookies. We choose tea from a long menu of flavors. Homemade sweet breads, quiche, cream puffs and chocolate covered strawberries rounded out this lovely luncheon. Did I mention the home made peach jam for the scones?
Fine friendly service. We enjoyed a delightful time together with friends.
… moreFine friendly service. We enjoyed a delightful time together with friends.
Kathleen Roberts
I ordered two cakes. 1 was a traditional the other was gluten free. They were exactly as ordered and delicious! Everyone loved your cakes!! Thank you. It is hard to find a good ! Colleen and crew are excellent.
… moreMeg Sween
I love the cute atmosphere, it’s like a tea party room. The owner is very friendly, makes an excellent chicken salad. If you get a chance try the butternut squash soup, its addictive!
… moreKathryn Litten
I drove to Strasburg specifically to have a meal here, as I had been once before with friends and had enjoyed a wonderful breakfast. At the time, I did not realize that different people took turns cooking the meals, which does reflect on the quality of the meal. It shouldn’t, but it can.
When I arrived, there was only one other person dining there. The owner and three other people were sitting at a table close to mine. I had hopes of a quiet, enjoyable meal but, after listening to the owner and the others sitting with her seriously complain (!) about how busy they had been on a different weekend, I was ready to leave. As an owner of a business, one simply does not complain about being in business and one shouldn’t be gossiping about people (especially by name) when customers are present. At that point, I was ready to leave, but I had ordered my meal and would not walk out.
After I had finished my meal and was about ready to leave, two customers came in and bought a pie, which did look delicious in the bakery case.
After they left, one of the men sitting with the owner took off his hat and scratched his dirty hair. He followed that by reaching down and scratching between his legs and his backside. He then proceeded to go to the cake case and put his bare fingers on a cake plate, swiping his fingers around to gather any spare frosting or crumbs and licking them off his fingers. He did this a second time. This with the same hand that he had scratched himself with! No gloves. No washing his hands first. Nothing.
I said to the owner “Aren’t you going to stop him?” Her reply was “He works here.” I said “Then he should know better than to do what he’s doing. That’s against food regulations.” She looked at me and rolled her eyes. I couldn’t believe it. I got up to leave and, as I was leaving, I told her that I have family and friends in the food business and they would fire anyone who did what this man did. Her reply was “You have a good afternoon and I hope you never come back.” I told her “You don’t have to worry about that. I won’t ever come back. I do have to wonder, though, if his behavior was okay with you in front of customers, what exactly is allowed to go on in the kitchen where customers can’t see what goes on?” She turned her back and went towards the kitchen.
I hate to write a bad review. I don’t remember ever having written a negative review. If a dining experience is a negative one, I just don’t go back to that establishment. When it comes to poor food handling and a lack of an ability to follow simple food handling laws/regulations, though, and an owner/proprietor defending that person’s actions, people have a right to know. Someone who would do this probably does not wash his hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, either. Gross!
My husband and I are very good tippers and, from both of us being involved in restaurant work years ago, we understand that there can be extenuating circumstances. If a server’s attitude leaves something to be desired, we figure that they might be having a really bad day, etc. We also would never allow a kitchen issue to effect a server’s tip. That’s not the server’s fault.
However, there was and is NO excuse for this man’s lack of simple, basic food hygiene or the owner’s lack of correction. This owner doesn’t have to be concerned that I would ever step foot in her bakery/cafe again. Believe me, I will not make that mistake again.
Eat here at your own risk.
Note: I gave one star because the food was okay ~ nothing to “write home about”, but okay.
… moreWhen I arrived, there was only one other person dining there. The owner and three other people were sitting at a table close to mine. I had hopes of a quiet, enjoyable meal but, after listening to the owner and the others sitting with her seriously complain (!) about how busy they had been on a different weekend, I was ready to leave. As an owner of a business, one simply does not complain about being in business and one shouldn’t be gossiping about people (especially by name) when customers are present. At that point, I was ready to leave, but I had ordered my meal and would not walk out.
After I had finished my meal and was about ready to leave, two customers came in and bought a pie, which did look delicious in the bakery case.
After they left, one of the men sitting with the owner took off his hat and scratched his dirty hair. He followed that by reaching down and scratching between his legs and his backside. He then proceeded to go to the cake case and put his bare fingers on a cake plate, swiping his fingers around to gather any spare frosting or crumbs and licking them off his fingers. He did this a second time. This with the same hand that he had scratched himself with! No gloves. No washing his hands first. Nothing.
I said to the owner “Aren’t you going to stop him?” Her reply was “He works here.” I said “Then he should know better than to do what he’s doing. That’s against food regulations.” She looked at me and rolled her eyes. I couldn’t believe it. I got up to leave and, as I was leaving, I told her that I have family and friends in the food business and they would fire anyone who did what this man did. Her reply was “You have a good afternoon and I hope you never come back.” I told her “You don’t have to worry about that. I won’t ever come back. I do have to wonder, though, if his behavior was okay with you in front of customers, what exactly is allowed to go on in the kitchen where customers can’t see what goes on?” She turned her back and went towards the kitchen.
I hate to write a bad review. I don’t remember ever having written a negative review. If a dining experience is a negative one, I just don’t go back to that establishment. When it comes to poor food handling and a lack of an ability to follow simple food handling laws/regulations, though, and an owner/proprietor defending that person’s actions, people have a right to know. Someone who would do this probably does not wash his hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, either. Gross!
My husband and I are very good tippers and, from both of us being involved in restaurant work years ago, we understand that there can be extenuating circumstances. If a server’s attitude leaves something to be desired, we figure that they might be having a really bad day, etc. We also would never allow a kitchen issue to effect a server’s tip. That’s not the server’s fault.
However, there was and is NO excuse for this man’s lack of simple, basic food hygiene or the owner’s lack of correction. This owner doesn’t have to be concerned that I would ever step foot in her bakery/cafe again. Believe me, I will not make that mistake again.
Eat here at your own risk.
Note: I gave one star because the food was okay ~ nothing to “write home about”, but okay.
Joyce Johnson
We always enjoy the friendly atmosphere here. The food always delicious. Fantastic soups. Always pick up a sweet treat for the way home. We come back as often as we can.
… moreCassandra
Best cafe I’ve ever been to. Great price. Wonderful staff. Amazing food and coffee. If you’re ever in the area, definitely check it out!
… moreDiana Etheridge
The peanut butter pancakes were delicious and large. Mom thoroughly enjoyed her broccoli and cheese soup – nice & thick. She also loved her caprese sandwich. Thick pieces of mozzarella & tomato slices.
… more