The Works Café

The Works Cafe delivers exactly what a great café should—fresh food, thoughtful flavors, and a menu that feels both intentional and satisfying. The Bacon Avocado Quinoa Bowl stands out. Hearty without being heavy. Clean ingredients. Bold, balanced flavors. The quinoa is well-prepared, the bacon adds just the right amount of savory bite, and the avocado brings a smooth, fresh finish that ties it all together. It’s the kind of meal that leaves you full—but energized, not sluggish. The atmosphere matches the food. Welcoming. Comfortable. Easy to settle into whether you’re meeting someone, working for a bit, or just grabbing a solid meal. Service is efficient and friendly without feeling rushed. If you’re looking for fresh, well-crafted food in Keene, The Works Cafe is a standout. Thoughtfu

This place used to be awesome. There’s a woman who works there who has worked there for years who’s very hard to get along with. She’s intensely falsely positive at the counter but if you have an issue with your food order, she’s defensive. She has blonde curly hair she’s older and I’m pretty sure she’s a manager, but I don’t believe she should be. As someone who has somebody who’s worked in food service, you do things to please the customer so they leave thinking the establishment is awesome. If there’s something wrong with your order, it should be fixed. Every time she working the food quality is significantly decreased. There’s barely any toppings on the sandwiches to the point that it actually decreases the quality of the food. A bagel with cream cheese is supposed to have cream cheese

Recently was in town for work and had such a good experience I needed to make a review and I'm definitely not a review person. To start when I walked in I noticed the clean environment and fresh smell of bagels and my mouth was already watering. When I pulled up to the register I was then greeted by the most delightful bumble bee of sunshine named Deborah or Deb I think? Now if I had to guess this woman was working in commissions because of how accommodating, friendly and kind she was. After that I got my food and coffee and sat on the couch for a bit enjoying my breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg, and cheese, I know, classic) and it was just perfect! I just enjoyed the cozy vibes through and through. Sad I can only leave 5 stars cuz I'd give it 100. Great work!

Gluten free options for breakfast! This place is amazing. I loved the regional sourcing for many od their food items. The ambiance was wonderful and service excellent! The menu is quite extensive. Coffee was very good. A top choice if you are in Keene especially for breakfast.

This place is busy on a Sunday morning! The line was probably 10 people deep. Things move relatively quickly though. Got one of the quinoa bowls, which you can watch them make in a skillet right in front of you.