Ayer
Cottage

Cottage

18 Main St, 01432, Ayer, US, United States

Cafés • Pizza • Seafood • Fast Food


"I worked here in 2021 and several things happened. 1. I got into a minor car accident while backing up my car to head out on a delivery. My car hit a car that was owned by the family running the neighboring store. They were very nice and understanding about it. The parking area behind the shops is absolutely horrid to pull in and out of. Theres no parking lines, there’s dumpsters in weird places, and blind spots all over. I had several other near-collisions during the three months I worked there. When I was exchanging insurance info with the owner of the car I backed into, the owner of the Cottage came outside and yelled at me for standing around talking to people when I was supposed to be going to deliver a pizza. When I explained what just happened, she asked me to just give the pizza to the other driver so he could deliver it. No consideration for the accident or for me. 2. I had some kind of weird stalker situation going on. Someone came to the shop while I was out on a delivery and told one of the owners that I was “suicidal on Instagram” this was completely false. I don’t know who knew where I worked or why this person would tell my bosses that I was having thoughts of harming myself, but the boss refused to tell me who came in and said that about me. So now I don’t know who the crazy stalker is. 3. I quit two weeks after the car accident when another delivery driver almost hit me head-on while he was leaving and I was entering the parking lot. The food is okay. It’s not bad. But working here was unpleasant. The woman who owns this place is extremely bad tempered and rude."

Markoh's On Main

Markoh's On Main

43 Main St, Ayer, MA, 01432, United States

Cafés • Seafood • American • Delivery Services


"First impressions were a small, quiet, upscale, pub with a comfortable vibe. It was very comfortable, a hint of incense as we entered made me realise this was something different. We picked a table in the back as a duet was setting up (more later , and were greeted by a smile from the server who brought menus and took drinks orders. I picked a shandy on tap (delicious , my wife had a 4 Roses and coke, our friend had a glass of wine. Then I noticed signs for infused spirits, done in house. I had a vanilla and honey bourbon after dinner that was really nice, but want to go back try the habanero tequila. For starters we had a plate of crispy pot stickers served with a nice dipping sauce with kick. We all had the corn chowder, that gets a big recommendation from me ... delicious. I was torn on dinner because the menu has a lot of choices; small plates, sammichs , poutine-style, and large plates. I went with the New York steak and chose local mushrooms rather than veg and it was worth every penny. My wife had the short rib poutine, I stole a cheese curd with some sauce from the ribs and YUM! Dessert was a custard dishes. Mine has an espresso liqueur, while my wife 's had strawberries. Served in large champagne glasses, these looked like cocktails and were a perfect way to have a light but flavourful dessert Our server was terrific. Friendly, willing to make suggestions, and answered questions about the menu items. She was attentive without hovering and made us feel very comfortable. The bartender, (Markoh perhaps? was friendly and kept an eye on everything. Drinks were solid and reasonably priced. Oh the duet. I am not a fan of live music while I dine in general as it tends to be played too loud. BUT, the music was at a reasonable level so we could enjoy it and still have a conversation. The guys were really good, played and sang well, and were joined on some songs by a young lady with a nice voice as well. We will be back."