April's Maple — Restaurant in Canaan

I first visited April's Maple seven years ago and was delighted by their maple creemee. After sharing maple-laden tales with my sister-in-law, we finally made our way there again on our vacation. The store and restaurant were even better than I remembered them, and we stopped by four times in three days. We were able to sample most of their menu, along with the seasonal items, and were thoroughly impressed by everything. There is plenty of parking in the gravel lot at the store, with handicapped spaces designated out front. Along their property is a stream with a sandy patch where two chairs and a swinging bench are placed, making for a perfect sitting area during the nice weather. They have a sizable patio area with a take-out window for a quick stop, but also seating indoors. Their retail store, while small in comparison to the dining area, has an abundant selection of their own and local products. Maple products galore for yourself or as gift items ranging from small to large are perfect for every price point. While in the store, there's a window into their production area so you can see the magic behind the scenes as you browse. All the servers we had at the restaurant were patient, friendly, and elevated the experiences we had. Their menu has breakfast and lunch, plus sides, and a daily soup and sandwich, too. The real reason guests stop by is for the maple creemee and other maple treats. I was pleased to see gluten-free options and was always accommodated on the marked dishes. A server even went as far as to bring out the hash brown package for me to read to ensure it was gluten-free before I ordered. It was such a relief to be able to order and eat without worry, heightening the experience. All of us had a wonderful time and look forward to the day we can...

Oh. My. Goodness. My food bread pudding was INSANELY DELICIOUS. Order ur first so you have room for it. Oh and it's a large serving.

The drive through the autumn leaves and colors just preps you for the delightful interior, a totally north woods feel

The pricing is local, non-tourist pricing and you won't leave hungry. I ordered bread pudding, the house curry and 2 orders of naan. Yeah...my eyes are much bigger than my stomach. Took half my curry home for a second meal!

And let's talk service and staff: from the owner, who took our order, to the young ladies who served us as well, everyone is approachable, friendly and laid-back. It's a homey feel and I loved it!

Plenty of free parking in the multiple lots. Not a wheelchair accessible location, but don't let that stop you; hire a strong man to pick you up! It is that well worth the food.

Going back to the food, if you order the curry, be aware it's not a foreigner's curry. It's gentle no spice and an American version. It's good, just not spicy. At all and that is...

First, this is only one of two places to eat for miles in any direction. That being said, it's well worth the drive. April's Maple is a small restaurant, creemee stand, all-maple gift shop and production facility [where they make all the good stuff]. On the menu you will find maple drizzled or infused everything. Breakfast is all day, until 3pm. Try the pulled pork/egg/hash brown stack, or the chili dog with soup of the day. Or a generous salad. Or skip the protein, and go for Maple bread pudding, Maple/Apple Crisp Pie with pecans and a scoop of Maple creemee, or a milkshake. Rugged, live edge tables and wildlife/maple inspired decor keep it fresh and insta-worthy if that's your thing. The gift shop has their award-winning syrup, candies, hats, tee's, magnets, pancake mix and much more. Local cheeses, too. Fast and friendly service. Plenty of free parking. Maybe 6 steps to the main level and large, accessible restroom. Oh, hey, they close at 3pm....