A&W Restaurant

I love Clare & Carl's been a customer for over 50 years. The michigan's are awesome as great as…read morethey have been since I can remember. I wish they would or could stay open all year long. I have to let others know the info here on Yelp is incorrect about their hours, they are not open until 7:00 pm on Sunday or at least they were not today Sept. 27, 2026 because I went there just before 6:00 pm and they were closed, It's 6:30 pm right now and I am not eating a delicious red hot michigan hot dog. Fix the hours Yelp so others don't travel and be disappointed as I was.

A Plattsburgh institution. Not exactly fine dining, but if you want to feel like it's 1965 and in…read morethe mood for a Michigan then this is the place for you. The building is almost comically crooked but the carhop service is nostalgic. My Michigan dog had a tasty meat sauce and definitely hit the spot. The service was also very friendly and attentive, a great experience!

Inside the diner

My tasty Michigan!

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Building Sinking

Whitebrook Dairy Bar

3.9(24 reviews)

0.1 mi

We had a burger and a grilled cheese. Didn't expect much, very pleasantly surprised. Nice outside…read moreseating. Dog friendly.

Our family is local and has been going to Whitebrook for many years. We used to look forward to…read moreweekly visits to the Dairy Bar and the hot dog statue with our young children. Kids got ice cream and the adults got clam strip baskets, chicken fingers and the burgers always hit the spot. We understood when things were busier, were patient when waits were longer and supported it when prices went up and food portions seemed to get a bit smaller. The majority of the time the workers were hardworking and friendly. Many of the younger workers would tell us about their summers and made the regular small talk with us. Last summer we noticed that the staff seemed bothered by customers and the quality (for a nice little ice cream stand anyways) began to slip. This summer we noticed it again - workers in the back eating candy while cooking and hair in the macaroni and cheese during another visit. Some small things that we chalked up to younger kids working that were minor mistakes anyone could make. But still pretty much friendly service if not just going through the motions perhaps. Then last week we had an extremely rude server. She asked the bare minimum about our order, answered simple questions with attitude and when she handed us our food, she stuck her arm holding the ice cream out of the window and just stood there staring at people until the correct person would walk up and ask her if it was their order. It was so noticeably snotty that I overheard another group of people talking about it and other couples in our party had the same experience when going up at different times. We may head back for one last twist cone before they close for the year, but our excitement to hit Whitebrook isn't what it used to be.

Hamburger, price list with chicken tenders and Moore

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Hot dog price list with fries and onion rings

McSweeney's Red Hots

3.8(38 reviews)

26.5 mi

Lovely local joint. Had wonderful service from Moira where she was patient to explain the menu to…read moretwo crazy out of towners. Got their specialty which is the Michigan red hot (a hot dog topped with spicy red sauce - almost like a ground beef only chili - mustard and onions). Freakin delicious after hiking up a mountain. Michelin star food? No. Great place to stop in and bring your family? YES! Very reasonably priced delicious. You can even get car service.

I've been eating Michigan's and FF my whole life. These are the best. Great staff and very clean. I…read moredo not live in NY anymore but return annually and always make time(s) for McSweeney's. Amazing!

Red Hot Michigan

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2 red hots & regular fries

ADK Street Eats

4.7(15 reviews)

13.7 mi

Years later, and we still frequent this place every summer! Today we had the lobster roll and fries…read more(daily special) and of course more tacos. Everything was delicious and fresh!

Stopped in for a bite headed from a hike to a swim. The food and service were absolutely fantastic…read moreacross the board. immaculate vibes. The chef knows what he's doing! Fries were super crispy and perfectly seasoned, hot dogs were spot on, best Michigans we've had anywhere in the north country. My burrito hit every note, cheesy, meaty, spicy, but not greasy or too heavy. Huge portion sizes and pretty cheap! everything came fast. Great menu with lots of choices for everyone. We'll stop in every time we're in the area.

Easy to miss!

Taco

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Barria melt

The Pickled Pig

3.4(466 reviews)

10.6 mi

Family-owned & operated

Outdoor seating

If you're driving down Main Street, you can't miss The Pickled Pig! It's right on the corner and…read moreimmediately catches your eye. I was curious about the place, so I decided to stop in and check it out--and I'm glad I did! I ordered the Pilled High Ultimate Pulled Pork Sandwich, and it was delicious. The pickled radish inside added a fresh, tangy flavor that went perfectly with the tender pulled pork. The grilled hot pepper was also a great touch and complemented the pork really well. I chose the French fries instead of the chips. They were a little more well-done than I personally prefer, but still tasty. Their barbecue sauce was amazing too! The sandwich was definitely piled high and a little messy and hard to hold, but that's part of the fun. The pork was so soft and tender, and all the flavors worked really well together. I can easily imagine this place getting packed on weekend nights. It seems like a great spot to come with friends, enjoy good food, and hang out. Definitely a five-star experience. I'd happily come back!

Stopped in with the family for a quick bite to eat, and I am so glad we did!…read more I ordered the brisket end sandwich--simply stated, it's the absolute best I've ever had. Beyond the food, the service was fantastic from start to finish. The restaurant has a wonderful, interesting ambiance with a rustic charm and a great folksy vibe. We will definitely be back! Additional Info: Outdoor seating, a small bar area, booths on the front side of the bar, larger table area to the left of the entrance. Metered parking on the street. Just a suggestion, download the app, it makes payment easy and a simpler way to extend time. Check out where Eric Heiden won all his gold medals right across the street. If you find the information useful or like the pictures, drop a comment.

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Poutine

White Brook Dairy Bar

3.5(4 reviews)

0.1 mi

Standard dairy place. Soft serve and Hersey ice cream. Heard the hot dogs were outstanding but I…read morejust ate! You need cash or check, no credit cards.

VERY good ice cream and deliciously greasy fried food, just what you want when you are ravenous…read morefrom a long day and want nothing healthy. Love the fact it's the same year after year- why mess with success?

'Dack Shack

3.8(181 reviews)

10.6 mi

Have you ever been so hungry after having a big meal? That was last night for me and my wife. We…read morehad a huge lunch and thought that was it, no more food for the rest of the evening. But, after a few hours, the stomachs started growling and we were on the road to 'Dack Shack. Nice little place in Lake Placid. We only had an hour to get something to eat since they closed at 8. I ordered the fish and chips and my wife ordered 5 wings, extra crispy and naked. Whoa! They came out hot, crispy and smelling wonderful. And they tasted great! The fries were so good too. The service was friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was homey, a little dark but comfortable and casual. It was clean. Prices were reasonable and affordable. Check this place out when you are up in Lake Placid, NY.

Fantastic food; great Adirondack-themed decor; and a really good variety of food. We were so happy…read moreto find this restaurant while we were in Lake Placid!! We went back two days in a row. Besides the super cute decor, they have a good Happy Hour, a connected gourmet market with lots of offerings and even a really fun kids' play area in part of the restaurant (kitchen play set to keep the kids interested during meal time). I had a delicious lobster roll--with a choice of fries, sweet potato fries or the most delicious homemade onion rings. The Dack Burger that my husband had was fantastic with lots of toppings. I highly recommend Dack Shack!!

Wings with a dry ranch rub - excellent - crispy and still tender

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Apple cider margarita with a cinnamon sugar rim

7Eleven

5.0(1 review)

10.6 mi

Clean shop. Wood and plexi barriers. Full stock on beer and wine. Hot dogs, burgers, chimichangas…read more Old guy went out to help woman pump gas. The staff has great manners! They're open 24-7. Review: 5

Gus' Red Hots

3.2(109 reviews)

30.3 mi

We have been going to this diner since we moved here in 2011. Great service, good diner food and…read moretheir shakes are to die for. We just ordered on-line for the first time and the rewards system is excellent. Good people, fast and good food. Thank you so much. My son will enjoy your diner food for years to come I suspect. Oh, try the sausage, white sauce garlic pizza. The blend was superb.

Went to Gus' because we couldn't get into Campus Corner on this holiday weekend. We got served by a…read morelovely waitress which took our order and gave us everything the with a smile and cheer and remembered our requests. Refills for coffee were plentiful. I ordered the veggie omelet with Hash Browns and toast. My brother got the garbage plate which had sausage gravy on top of scrambled eggs with sausage and bacon and home fries. It was immense. And only half was consumed. We enjoyed the meal a lot. Their t-shirts were 1/2 priced. Good deal. Diner feel with booths and old school feel.

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Suzies

4.7(7 reviews)

33.5 mi

We only got soft serve here, but a small was huge and it was only $3.00! It was also the perfect…read moreconsistency so it wasn't dripping all over immediately. There didn't appear to be a place to eat inside, but there were some picnic tables outside. The service was fine. There was just one lady working and she wasn't overly friendly, but took care of us right away. I'm reviewing based on the value for the money of the soft serve.

Great food; good variety. All is homemade and does have menu and daily specials posted on line…read more Also offers homemade desserts!

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Small soft serve

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Jae J.

9 years ago

This place is beyond terrible. Waited about 40 minutes and all we ordered was 3 hamburgers. Never coming here again. read more

Jessica M.

10 years ago

Good food and good service we come here every time we visit the area never had a bad meal!

Tim C.

8 years ago

Nice place to stop in for a quick bite.

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