Cottage Gardens Bakery & Greenhouses — Restaurant in Colchester

First we are so grateful that their are programs to help adults with disabilities after their time in school is done. Cottage Gardens is open to the public, but seems to be more of an inclusive program. Kylie was a great waitress! We were looking for more of an interaction with the other adults with IDD. It didn't seem like there was a routine or schedule for them. There is a day program between the bakery and greenhouse. The plants were very reasonably priced and loved that the adults with IDD helped plant them. I am torn on writing a completely honest review because I, as a parent of a special needs child am so grateful that their are places like this that exist. After researching and visiting different businesses that hire adults with disabilities, we left feeling very upset with our experience. Though many of the workers were happy to talk with us and get to know us, they were all behind a rope keeping them from interacting with the public...or rerouted away from us if they were having a conversation with us. I feel that this program could be so much more. If there isn't teamwork what is there? It was not a welcoming atmosphere. I wonder how happy those with different disabilities feel about being there. I hope the day program is wonderful. I hope that those working without disabilities love their job and are happy to be a part of something amazing because there needs to be more for the...

Alicia, Donald and staff are more than amazing. We recently moved into the area and what a warm welcome this hidden gem gave us. Kind would be an understatement. Not only did we find an amazing bakery but Donald has blown us away with his knowledge and beautiful greenhouse project. We love our plants and can't stay away. We are also planning to use this location to help us with outside projects. We are so happy to have such thoughtful people around us. They truly shine. I would highly recommend this business for...

Stopped in this morning looking for coffee and found a whole assortment of fresh baked goods in a selection of breakfast and lunch sandwiches as well.. staff was friendly and kind in the coffee is delicious and the atmosphere is warm. Please stop by, say hello and try some of...