Norfolk Area Favorite Places

This is a list of nearby stores and businesses that come recommended by town residents. In fact, inclusion on the list is solely by referral. If you need suggestions for, or want to know about an establishment you haven't yet tried, these are places that we've used, like, and would use again.

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All the telephone numbers listed, if not stated otherwise, are in the 508 area code.

The complete Norfolk local business listings are here.

CATEGORY INDEX
Cars/Transport
Garden/Nursery/Farm
Home Improvement
Personal Care
Pets/Animals
Recreation
Restaurants
Stores

CARS / TRANSPORTATION

Bristol County Coach (limo to Logan Airport)
// 508-222-1773
most reliable, competitive price, courteous drivers - TMB

Foreign Auto (mechanics)
Millis // 508-376-4277
found their work good, and the prices seem to be reasonable - CR

Medfield Tire & Battery, Inc.
15 Park St., Medfield // 508-359-6093
Doug Blake, Owner/Proprietor
excellent and very customer service oriented - BS
When we had trouble getting our car to Medfield Tire, they came to us and took the car for the day and returned it to us in Norfolk that night! - AL
owner is a Norfolk resident

Robert's Garage (mechanics)
1171 Main St., Walpole // 508-668-9045
Robert Issa
He does all the work on our [Volvos] for the past fifteen years. He is extremely honest and KNOWS Volvos

GARDEN / NURSERY / FARM

Galasso Tree Co. (tree removal)
Walpole // 508-660-8838
Chris Galasso
have known him for over 15 years, has very fair pricing - DL

Northland Farms (nursery, flowers)
Route 1A, just north of 495, Wrentham - DN

Stumpy's Tree Removal
30 Main St., Ashland, MA // 508-881-8784
Utmost in professionalism and good at precision work - PK

Tree Tech (tree removal)
508-543-5644
Very reasonably priced and quick service - BH

Trevor Newton Tree and Landscape
Norfolk // 508.528.0812
lawn installation, pruning, lawn and grounds care

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Acorn Floors (hardwood flooring)
Bruce Warren; Seekonk // 336-8080
good prices, experienced - DF

All Pro Chimney Sweeps
Tim LaCivita // 508-399-6297
North Attleboro
I've found his prices to be very reasonable and very pleasant to deal with. - HNP

Barry John Chimney Sweeps
Franklin // 508-528-1777
happily used them

Al Broderick Plumbing
Bellingham // 508-883-3732
Very professional, ALWAYS shows up, returns calls within 24 hours and is reasonably priced. - TO

Harley Bowden (interior/exterior painting)
20 Bird St., E. Walpole // 508-668-0925
reasonable price, doing a good job on our house - RH

Breton Painting (painting, interior)
4 Rockwood Court, Milford // 508-478-9445.
Was efficient, fast, reasonably priced, and left the premises clean - TM

Bridge Wood Floors (hardwood floors)
Tom Bridge; // 508-476-2498
Excellent, honest, on time, and reasonably priced. I've used him three different times - TC

Crystal Pump Company (private wells)
110 Myrtle, Norfolk // 508-528-8959
very responsive; owner/operator is Joe - BS

Dave's Pump Company (private wells)
Wrentham // 508-883-7959
reliable, experienced, and reasonably priced - TEM

Dover Trucking Inc. (household waste collection, recycling)
1-(888) 91-TRASH // 1-(508) 541-8565
The owners live in Norfolk and are very prompt. - PRB

Duquette Electric (Gary Duquette, electrician)
508-384-3415
mainly small jobs, comes right away, fair price - MJD

Flooring America (carpeting, carpet installation)
Chestnut St., Franklin (just past town line)
Very nice, professional and decent price. Ask for John, he was very helpful - PJD

Franklin Building Company (roofing, siding, windows)
Bob Mosher // 520-6822 // 800-499-6822
Prompt, fast, reasonable; completed in one day.

Galaxy Granite in Walpole, Ma
A great company for countertops, etc. Great service, quality materials and a fair price. - EP

Joe Gallagher (general contractor, cabinet maker)
Attleboro // 508-958-7534
friendly and reliable; can arrange drywall, new windows, floor refinish, painting, tiling

Charlie Hewitt (carpenter)
Norfolk // 508-528-5675
- DLJ

Joliqoeur Doors (garage doors)
Bellingham // 508-883-4522
reasonable, honest and are there when they say they will be - DWL

Lane Refrigeration (central air)
Walpole // 781-762-6226
very satisfied with their work, and the job was a complicated one - TEM

Magic Flooring and Carpet
Franklin
higher quality ... [s]ervice was much more individualized ... installation is done by their own family - CA

Gerry Martel (master electrician)
Norfolk // 508-344-4896, or (508)-528-0159
professional, and his prices are reasonable - CR
Gerry Martel, ADL Electrical // 508-528-1726
really responsive - BS

Bernie McCahill (carpenter)
Franklin // 508-528-4521
- DLJ

New Life Upholstery
34 Central Street, Foxboro // 508-543-2280
I have used [them] several times and was happy with each job they did. -

Patrick Hazlette (electrician)
Norfolk // 508-384-0749
highly recommended - ML

R. J. Heavey Company (plumbing)
455 Main St., Walpole // 508-668-6680
Family-owned, reliable, experienced; have always received top service - TM

George Keegan (painting)
1-888-493-0400
interior and exterior - AL

HomeCo Remodeling (renovation/remdeling)
Jim Scanell, Walpole // 508.850.0080
very pleased to date with the work - MHC

Joe Kosh (plumber)
Millis // 508-376-8256
Highly recommended; very reliable - CE

Medway Lumber and Home Supply
1400 Main St., Millis // 508-376-1000
helpful, friendly, knowledgeable - right across from Black Cow ice cream

Mohawk Painting
Paul Shuker; Rte. 115, downtown Millis // 376-2830
Fast and good, but busy; must reserve early. Run by the former coach of the Millis Mohawks school football team.

O'Keefe Plumbing & Heating (plumbing and gas fitting)
71 Main St, Norfolk // 508-528-0555 // Cell# 508-333-3521
okplumbing@comcast.net
prompt and efficient

Poirier Home Inprovement
Franklin // 508-553-3032
Brian Poirier, Owner
We had our roof replaced by this company and found this experience to be very positive. Brian is honest,reasonable and hard working. We would highly recommend Poirier Home Improvement. - EP & YP

Proctor's House Calls (handyman)
Norfolk // 508-930-8148
home repairs, odd jobs, carpentry, painting/wallpapering

Rich Parks' Window Cleaning, Medfield
One guy, one squeegee, lots of rags. Punctual, accurate, and a very nice job.
Now joined Frank Malzone Window Cleaning Co., 64 Hillton Drive, Millis // 376-0841

Saltis Electric
508-543-3168
Glenn Saltis
professional and prompt, but most of all honest and reasonable - RH

David Smith (contractor)
Norfolk // 508-250-3678
- BS

Stone Setter Masonry
Hopedale // 508-478-7009
Larry Cellucci does a beautiful job and is also available for general odd jobs - light carpentry, brick paths, repairing chimneys

Sunset Carpet Care (carpet cleaning)
Franklin // 508-543-8025
Very pleased with the results. Paul and his wife are very efficient and professional. - CR

TWD Enterprises (contractor)
Park St., Norfolk // 781-789-2641
took the time to listen, the work was excellent and reasonably priced - JFM

Village Tile
1134 Main St. (Rte. 109), Millis
helpful, personal service

Vintage Piano
508-384-2133
Matt Guggenheim, a good local piano tuner - LDH

William's Custom Carpentry
Walpole // 508-668-5514
Bill Vincent
He is reliable, professional and does great work on small jobs and large. - DMM

Sam Zeigler (general contractor, remodeling)
// 508-528-8747
Does good work and is especially good at understanding antiques - LM

PERSONAL CARE

Carol's Place (alterations & drycleaning)
158 Main St., 508-528-9900
in town center, located at the same plaza as Linda's Variety, is great for alterations - MHC

Dona's Tailoring (tailoring/alterations)
Cottage Street, Franklin // 508-528-0837
- KH

Family Medical Associates (doctors)
Medway // 508-533-7161
Dr. Patrick McSweeney
Smart, easy to get along with and focused, particularly on preventative medical care. I couldn't have been happier with the referral - DM

The Hairsmith Inc.
Rt. 1A at Wrentham line // 384-1279
great place to get your hair cut, colored, highlighted, etc. - DN

House of Smiles (dentistry)
Dr. Joanne Many, dentist
124 Boardman St., Norfolk // 520-9225
she makes the whole experience about as pleasant as it can be while doing great work. - MHC

KMK Cleaners
Roche Bros. Mall, Millis // 528-0111
Dry-cleaning and alterations; friendly and reasonable.

Quality Cleaners
979 Main St. (Route 109), Millis // 376-9100
Take Rte 115 to 109, turn left
Dry-cleaning on premises, friendly and extremely reliable - DO

PETS / ANIMALS

Coronet Kennels
Bellingham (follow Main St. straight for 10+ miles) // 883-8772
boarding and grooming by a caring couple that also breeds Chows

Cecelia Cole (dog sitter)
508-612-5449
She has been doing this for many years & comes highly recommended. - SD

Country Side Vet // 384-8700
Country Side Kennels // 384-3484
Ellery St., Wrentham
Vet on call 24 hrs. Dr. Massucco is EXCELLENT! - DN

Dog Lovers Grooming Salon
447 E. Central Street, Franklin // [508] 528-6556
Reasonable, competent and friendly (to both pets & owners) - TN

The Red Dog Inn (pet boarding)
Mansfield
for doggy daycare or overnight, they're terrific - PN

Serendipity Stables
45 Medway St., Norfolk // 528-4101
Riding lessons, stalls for rent. Fun crowd, staff, pupils, and boarders alike.

RECREATION

Wayne Brown (piano tuner)
508-222-0123
Wayne's a super guy, someone who obviously loves what he does - DF

Mucker's Delivery (piano movers)
508-699-2001
They specialize in piano moving, and they were great. - LK

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, downtown Franklin
folk music concerts

djbc.net (DJ)
I know the DJ, Bob, personally. I have worked with him for seven years and can vouch for his professionalism and intense work ethic. He grew up in Wrentham. - DM

Jerry Foster (DJ)
Medfield // 508-359-9188.
We used him and he was terrific and reasonable in $$$. - BF

Natick Organic Farm, S. Natick on Rt. 16 by the Memorial School
maple sugaring in early spring - DN

King Philip Music Program
high school student concerts; they're good

RESTAURANTS

Black Cow Ice Cream
1397 Main St. (Rte. 109), Millis // 376-4884
Delicious! Awesome whipped cream. Eat inside, outside on the porch, or walk up to take-out window. Celebrates fathers' day :-)

Bob's Family Restaurant
1115 Main St. (Rte. 109), Millis // 376-8615
Good food, inexpensive friendly country diner/restaurant.

Bourque's Restaurant
194 Main St., Norfolk // 528-6912
Good food, sandwiches, great fries, inexpensive friendly country restaurant. Ice cream window and picnic tables.

Chowder Bowl
Bellingham, on Lake Hiawatha
a great little find. open from Memorial Day to Labor Day - TN

Cliquot Club
Rt. 109, Millis (past Roche Bros. Plaza on right)
Varied menu, reasonable prices, large, bright and friendly service. Also easily accessible for handicapped - PM

Dahra Thai Cuisine, 7 Man Mar Dr., Plainville // 643-9300
Delicious authentic Thai food, good selection, good prices.

Franklin Pizza
12 E. Central (next to Zeotrope), Franklin // 520-4240
Very good pizza, great crust.

Goodfellas American Grille
Route 140, Franklin
Excellent food, priced right

James Roadside Cafe
850 Franklin St (Rte 140), Wrentham (near Franklin Country Club)
Best Sunday brunch; great omelets, French toast, and pancakes. The coffee is served in giant mugs that are perfect for a Sunday morning - EJ

Lilac House
Roche Bros. Mall, Millis // 376-8868
Sit-down Chinese, nice atmosphere, good food.

Norfolk Town Pizza, 158 Main St., Norfolk // 528-5355
Very good pizza. Take-out or eat-in, does not deliver.

The Pastry Box
Plainville (next door to Dahra Thai)
Delicious cakes and pastries, extremely reasonable

Rome restaurant, Franklin // 528-4740
good Italian food - DN

Spruce Pond Creamer and Franklin Flatbreads
370 King St., Franklin // 520-7900
an all organic pizza place. The ice-cream there is great! - DN

Szechuan Garden
Rte. 109, Medway // 533-8888
Tasty food, great self-serve buffet

Tyler's Family Restaurant
218 Dedham St. (Rte. 1A by 115), Norfolk // 384-5122
excellent menu, friendly atmosphere, children are always welcome, totally non-smoking... It's great... Try it -you'll like it - ER

Union restaurant
good Italian food - DN

STORES

Brooks Pharmacy
Star/Ames plaza, Franklin
staff is friendly, waits are short - VR
...prices are much lower also - JW

Connors' Wayside Furniture, Canton
Large selection, one of the first places to look.

Linda's Variety, 158 Main St., downtown Norfolk // 528-0677
Handy for snacks, drinks, and some groceries, magazines.

Norfolk Food Mart, Rte. 115 by train tracks, downtown Norfolk // 528-1082
Convenient, carries most staples. Butcher also sells train tickets.

Simon's Furniture
Rte. 140, Franklin // 528-0501
Helpful staff, good prices, local. They're the closest, so it's the first place we look.

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