Ripe - Emerald

I've visited Ripe multiple times over the last few months, mostly just for coffee but occasionally for brunch/lunch too.Ripe has a very cosy ambiance, especiall... read more I've visited Ripe multiple times over the last few months, mostly just for coffee but occasionally for brunch/lunch too.Ripe has a very cosy ambiance, especially sweet during the winter where they have a gorgeous fireplace to keep you nice and warm.For the most part the coffee is good, however it's not super consistent. The options when it comes to cakes and baked goods is amazing though, and would definitely recommend giving them a go (delicious!).The last time I visited I tried the vegetarian sharing plate, which was absolutely delicious. For someone like me that can't ever decide what to eat, having a little bit of everything was awesome. So good; would recommend.Only other thing that probably needs to be improved is the customer service.. depending who you encounter it could be really good or really bad... no in between.

We ate here a couple of times on our weekend away. Great variety and interesting food. Friendly service and nice atmosphere. read more We ate here a couple of times on our weekend away. Great variety and interesting food. Friendly service and nice atmosphere.

This use to be my go to place in Sassafras. Lovely ambience, great food, cute and cozy, and always buzzing. Unfortunately the food that was once so great is now... read more This use to be my go to place in Sassafras. Lovely ambience, great food, cute and cozy, and always buzzing. Unfortunately the food that was once so great is now just bland and tasteless, as was the service. At least the surroundings haven't changed. I'm not sure if the chef here tastes his produce, because I'm guessing he would be as disappointed as I was. Stale bread, bland soups, undercooked vegetables, and ingredients that just don't gel together. It's sad to watch once good restaurants fade into obscurity when they can't get the basics right.

It appears that they have removed some vegan options, including a big breakfast. The only lunch choices were a falafel sandwich or a roasted vegetable plate wit... read more It appears that they have removed some vegan options, including a big breakfast. The only lunch choices were a falafel sandwich or a roasted vegetable plate with hummus. The sandwich was decent, but the roasted vegetables were overcooked. Additionally, charging an extra $2 for soy milk in a regular coffee is quite expensive.

The vegan big breakfast at this restaurant was amazing with a variety of delicious foods such as roast pumpkin, cashew cheese, mushrooms, and baked beans. They... read more The vegan big breakfast at this restaurant was amazing with a variety of delicious foods such as roast pumpkin, cashew cheese, mushrooms, and baked beans. They also offered four other enticing vegan options. The vegan chai was tasty, and I couldn't resist getting a vegan carrot cake to take away from their tempting display of vegan cakes and slices.