Mark T.
Yelp
When it comes to breakfast places, the value proposition becomes all the more important. I don't want to pay $19.95 for something I can make at home for a fraction of the cost. Gather is a place where the value proposition I seek is there. The food options are unique, creative, and interesting. It left me feeling indecisive about four of them before a discussion with the server helped me narrow things down... barely. If I were more or less local, I'd return and try the other three!
I had the opportunity to try the Peach Cobbler French Toast and the Campfire Hot Chocolate.
The campfire hot chocolate was a delight! I loved the addition of marshmallow, graham cracker bits, and a chocolate drizzle (plus whipped cream, of course). The cocoa itself is solid, but the campfire additions are what make it great and help me feel like a kid again (though I've never been around a campfire).
Then there was the Peach Cobbler French Toast. Don't let the photo fool you, this piece was both large and thick! While it might not have had the crisp exterior and soft interior of "perfect" French toast, I think that is by design, with this dish being a hybrid between French toast and peach cobbler. With that said, there was some crispness on the outside and a soft, peachy, bready/cakey interior. The peaches were in perfect amounts, and the sweetness was on point. The mark of a really good French toast is when it doesn't require syrup and butter to be palatable, and this one was perfect as is.
I also want to give a big shout-out to the service. The food came out fast, fresh, and hot. The server was very kind, friendly, and attentive.
Final Verdict:
Gather is a rare breakfast place that makes items I could not make for myself at home. The prices seem to be in line with the quality of the product, and the service was excellent! I would love to return when I find myself in this general area of Mass.