G.E. Brown Fine Food & Provisions — Restaurant in Town of Bedford

Imagine visiting the historic and idyllic Bedford. Quiet, peaceful, heavenly almost.

Then imagine walking into a place that calls itself a purveyor of "fine foods and provisions." What do you expect to find? I'll tell you what I found...

The staff smoking pot in the store and playing loud music!!!

The entire place reeked of smoke. The staff was even joking about it with other customers who didn't seem too pleased. This is a very very small place (maybe 100 sq ft). The smell was so strong that I could barely breathe.

To make matters worse, the coffee was not even fresh and you actually pour it yourself from a silver coffee urn like it's a church basement.

I would be disappointed to enter into a place like this anywhere, but I was even more disappointed to find it in the otherwise magical...

Such a cute little spot! I commute by there every morning and finally decided to stop by. The coffee and treats are great!! However, I cannot say the same about the service and because of this it will be my first and last time going. I paid with dollar coins (one of the many metro north commuter cons), asked the lady if that was ok with her and she responded with “there’s a customer waiting in line” - as if I wasn’t a paying customer myself. The transaction took no more than if I paid with a CC or regular dollar bills. I excitely visited the shop with the intent of capturing a pretty photo to give the shop some exposure on social media, as I am a blogger, but the service and her attitude on a slow Tuesday morning were uncalled for and EXTREMELY...

G.E. Brown in the heart of Bedford has a great local vibe… charming, laid-back, and authentically community-focused with its airy interior, curated goods, and friendly staff. It’s a solid stop for coffee (the lattes are consistently good) and a quick breakfast or lunch, but the food is just okay… fresh ingredients, but flavors and execution are fairly middle-of-the-road. Sandwiches and pastries look better than they taste, and while the menu feels thoughtfully sourced, it doesn’t quite deliver on flavor. Still, the atmosphere and service make it worth a visit if you’re nearby, even if the food isn’t anything to write home about. Three stars for the vibe more...