The Homesteader is pleased to recognize the following "hidden gems" in the Metrowest area!

Benefit Solutions
14 Vernon Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-2365
TheOneSourceFinancial.com

Big Fresh Cafe
341 Cochituate Road
Framingham, MA 01770
(508) 879-2365
Nominated For:
Superior Service
Experience:
"The food and service are great! When I visited the store, I was immediately greeted with a smile. The cashier explained the food offerings and made a few suggestions. Overall, the food tasted great, and was reasonably priced."
TheOneSourceFinancial.com

Carmen's Veranda
385 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-7429
Nominated For:
Fun Shopping Experience
Experience:
"A fun, funky store brimming with international handicrafts and clothes. They wrap gift items in clear plastic with colorful tissue and confetti, and paper flower ties. A great place to pick up gifts for both children and adults."
VerandaWear.com

Children of the World
6 West Main Street
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 366-7702
Nominated For:
Fun Shopping Experience
Experience:
"Incredible toy store with unique gifts. People are friendly and helpful. I can always find something different in there, from books to musical instruments!"
childrenoftheworld.biz

Classic Furniture
Carver Square Building #2
128 Main Street
Carver, MA 02330
Phone: 508-866-3888
Fax: 508-866-3894
Nominated For:
Superior Service
Experience:
"I had a spa pedicure with Brenda, and it was wonderful. Very professional and well worth the price."
spavisage.net

Three Brothers Cafe
90 Hayward Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-528-6747
Fax: 508-520-0408
Nominated For:
Superior Service, Fun Shopping Experience, Great Selection, Quality Merchandise
Experience:
“I had a chair completely rebuilt and refinished. It looked as good as it did the day I bought it. The employees are so knowledgeable and helpful that it was a pleasure to deal with such an upscale company.
classic-furniture.com

Cleaner by Nature
25 Prospect Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 628-0161
Nominated For:
Quality Service
Experience:
"They picked up my laundry and stuffed animals, cleaned and dropped off, were very nice, and didn't use smelly chemicals."
CleanerByNature.com

Invidia Salon
730 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
Phone: (978) 443-1717
Fax: (978) 443-2604
Nominated For:
Superior Service
Experience:
"I really look forward to my Invidia visit because I am guaranteed quality service, and I know I'll be greeted by a friendly, helpful staff. My reoccurring six-week appointments are my little bit of heaven away from my hectic everyday life being a mom."
www.invidiasalon.com

Joan & Ed's Deli
1298 Worcester Street
Sherwood Plaza
Framingham, MA 01760
(508) 653-4442
Nominated For:
Great Selection & Fun Shopping Experience
Experience:
"This is about as close to a New York Jewish Deli as you are going to find outside of the city. Joan & Ed's boasts a huge menu with all sorts of tempting goodies, especially the full dessert menu which you can ogle in the waiting area before you are seated. Pickles and cole slaw are freely given while you are waiting for your meal. The hot, grilled sandwiches are great, and many meat sandwiches are overstuffed. Worth the wait."
JEDeli.com

Larry's Home and Garden
12 Waverly Street, Rte. 135
Framingham, MA 01702
(978) 443-7429
Nominated For:
Quality Service
Experience:
Larry's Home & Garden is an old-time lawn and garden center which also has a good selection of used appliances. The prices are good, and you can find that second-hand refrigerator that serves as a great basement backup. They also deliver in the area. Larry himself is often behind the counter and his prices for birdseed and gardening items are very reasonable."

Native Sun
365 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 440-7854
Nominated For:
Great Selection
Experience:
"An upscale women's fashion shop specializing in Laundry, Theory, and other high-end brand names."
TheNativeSun.com

Onyx Marble & Granite
93 Beaver Street
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 620-0775
Nominated For:
High Quality and Excellent Service
Experience:
"Marble and granite countertops are custom made to size and the technicians do a fine job and work quickly with a minimum of fuss. The finished product looks fantastic! Pick out the specific pattern you want. A small selection of tiles can complement the work. Speedy and high quality!"
onyxgranite.com