We stopped into Nellie's restaurant for a late breakfast/early lunch on a Monday afternoon…read more It was unusually quiet here today, so we were able to sit anywhere in the restaurant. Nellie's is a fixture in the rural town of Arcade New York. The theme of the restaurant is very rustic, with many taxidermy animals along the timbered ceiling. The service was extremely good today as we were greeted with beverages soon after seating ourselves. The menu is pretty extensive for a small place like Nellie's. They feature an extensive selection of juicy burgers, big wraps, full and 1/2 sub sandwiches, patty melts. The breakfast menu is very extensive and includes all the standard diner fare. Let me say that we have never had a bad meal here. The food is always on point! Today our little guys split an order of chicken fingers and fries. Plenty enough food for them today, as their appetites were rather small. The french fries here are what I would say are exquisite. I know they're only frozen french fries, but they're the ones that we prefer. They have a batter coating and they are cooked crispy on the outside light on the inside and also so delicious. The kid's chicken finger platter comes with two nice big chicken fingers, very tasty and extra crispy. My husband ordered a breakfast sandwich with Swiss cheese and bacon with scrambled eggs. His sandwich came on a large hard roll and the plate included a big pile of home fries. I ordered a quarter pound bacon blue cheeseburger. Definitely more than a person could eat at one meal. The sandwich included lettuce, tomato, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and onion, a very refreshing garnish for this delicious sandwich. We all took part of our food home, and will enjoy that later. The restaurant is from another era, and the decor is very rustic, it's clean whenever we visit. If you're looking for a reasonably priced, well-made, breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Nellie's is sure to please.

Absolutely the best Beef on Weck!!!! I'm super picky about my beef on weck so I was very surprised…read moreat just how delicious theirs is!!! I compare every one to theirs and no one has even come close. Excellent service, great place, only thing I have a problem with is the animals watching me eat!

Im a flight attendant and I've dined everywhere across the country. This place is by far the worst…read moreplace I've ever been to... the service is horrible. I will never recommend this place, not even to my worst enemy. Arrived and was put on a list to get a table. After several other parties arrived and asked to be put on the list, they were seated well before us. I decided not to eat any food because if they can't follow a list to sit people correctly than they probably can't cook food properly either. Place is cramped but cozy. I won't be back. Pancakes looked like shit. Paper thin.... and syrup seemed very water as people used it.

It's a very long ride out to this restaurant, and usually a wait to be seated, but the pancakes are…read moreworth the trip. We all ordered pancakes; some also ordered a couple of fried eggs for a couple of bucks more. The first plate was three pancakes for each of us. The waitresses pay attention and when most of the people at the table are on their last pancake, a serving plate piled high with more pancakes is brought to the table. There does not seem to be a limit in the number of "refill" serving platters brought out. Today, for the nine of us, there were only 2 refill platters. Of course, the point of dining here vs. a pancake chain restaurant, is the maple syrup which comes from the trees on the land connected to this restaurant. Moore's is only open during the maple tree tapping season. This year it is only late February to April 12th. Maple syrup aficionados have to wait a year to return for this pancake breakfast.

We found this gem of a cafe during a recent visit to Arcade. Our family of 9 was warmly welcomed…read more With a bunch that big, it can be a challenge to satisfy everyone. Well that isn't a problem here. An all day breakfast selection, burgers, wraps, subs, and dinner selections makes it easy to please all. Even a kids menu! Portion sizes are plenty and the flavors outstanding. Service was very attentive. The corner seating near the windows was just over the heat vents, and after a cold day, the warmth of the seating was fabulous. Not what one looks for in a diner, but it's hard to beat with a chilled behind. A true cafe we think you'll enjoy.

The food is homey and delicious. Portions are good, but pancakes are actually huge! The ambience is…read morethat of a simple local brunch place (again feels very homey and cozy) and the staff are very friendly. Our family enjoyed our brunch here and would love to come back. The prices are great as well.

It has become an annual ritual to visit Cartwright's Maple Tree Inn. Every year, we look forward to…read morethe scenic drive along the wooded backroads of Angelica, NY. You know you're close when your phone goes into SOS mode and you fully commit to pancakes & maple syrup as a survival plan! I learned something new on this visit. We were initially shown to a table, but since only 3 of our 4 party members had arrived, we were asked to return to the lobby until everyone was present. The server assured us that once our fourth arrived, we'd be seated with the next available table, and that's exactly what happened. It gave us a few extra moments to watch pancakes methodically and continuously be poured, flipped and served from the griddle. We had the chance to sit in the original dining room, which features beautiful hand-painted murals. The booth cushions are well worn from years of use, adding to the charm and nostalgia of the space. The room itself felt bright, warm, and inviting. Service from Michelle was prompt and friendly, even with the steady pace of the restaurant. We ordered three AYCE pancake and sausage plates, coffees, a kids' pancake, and a maple milkshake. Pro tip: skip sugar and add maple syrup to your coffee. Trust me! Whether you're visiting with a few family members or bringing a large group, the Maple Tree Inn is a place full of memories, tradition, and perfectly maple-infused breakfasts. Remember to bring along cash or a check since digital payment is not an option. And mark your calendar for next season because they are only open for 2 months each year between February through April, while the sap is flowing. Looking forward to their 65th season next year in 2027!

First time customer and the 1hr drive was worth it! All you can eat Buckwheat pancakes were…read moredelicious and the house made the amber syrup was a sweet treat! Prices are reasonable. They do not accept credit cards but have an atm on site. No wifi. The server was pleasant and brought out our food fast. Refills on pancakes were brought out without us having to ask. They have a nice little merchandise section to shop after your meal!

We came here after a day of skiing. I had been wanting to try it for a while. Maybe it was my fault…read morefor ordering the mushroom pizza, I did not think it was good at all. I did love the hummus though. So I'm definitely open to coming back, but I will definitely not be getting that mushroom pizza. Or the ginger drink. But the ambience is great and the service was pretty good. Matt thought the burger was good. We both didn't really care for the cheesecake.

Good, but slow…read more Friends and I went for dinner and ut was busy, but not crazy. We got seated and a few minutes later, the table next to us also got seated. Guess who got greeted first, the other table. Our server was lovely, after a while. She started off slow, but then she perked up. Sadly she never gave us her name, I finally got it when she set the check down. I had the double cheeseburger and lord it was good. My only concern was the side. I asked for the Caesar salad and when it sat down, it was a kale Caesar salad. I don't eat kale but our server took care of it. The restaurant has a great vibe and very friendly. The tables were close but far enough that you could hear murmurs of conversations, but nit what was actually being said.

came here for our lunch after a lovely salt cave and spa experience and was not disappointed. we…read morehad a lot of ladies but the service was great and prompt. it is definitely a lunch type spot with more sandwiches and salads on the list. but that is exactly what we needed and it hit the spot. their veggie soup was also delicious. the restaurant itself is also super cute. plus it was a beautiful day so one of the doors was open and it brought in fresh air. would come back for sure!

Cute cafe in center of what appears to be the main street in Ellicotville…read more Large coffee bar menu un addition to soups sandwhiches and salads Employees were all very friendly. Our sandwhiches were a nice size and fresh It was pretty loud with an echo inside and one server was startingly loud speaking and banging thungs behind the coffee counter...which is why I'm taking stars away Parking lot, clean restrooms What we tried: HOUSE - On sunflower with cheddar, goat cheese, avacado and tomato BANGING - Cheddar, pepper jack, apples, bacon and mayo on sunflower My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality + 1 Presentation +.5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

It's, "fine dining for Portville". Not exactly a white-tablecloth sort of experience, it's a safe…read morechoice for families of all ages. The menu means towards middle-American classics: turkey sandwiches, meatloaf, pork chops, etc. The twist? There's a maple-syrup theme snuck in wherever it can go. The glaze on the baby carrots, on the pork chops, on the chicken breast? Yes! Maple! The service is skilled and efficient, the people-watching unparalleled, and the portions are enormous for the listed price. Figure two meals for the listed price, and it seems a better deal! Limited wine and beer list; gift shop on premises for maple syrup and jams as souvenirs.

Last stop on our day trip for turkey dinner. Have had breakfast here several times and it has…read morealways been very good. Our meal started out with side salad with vinaigrette, dinner rolls, mini muffins and butter. Next came our turkey dinner that included both dark and white meat, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, carrots & cranberry sauce. The portions are extra large & my to go container looked like I didn't touch my meal. Then came dessert and as full as I was I still had to try some. It was warm apple pie that was excellent! Our service was great, water glasses were full & there was a coffee carafe on the table. The waitress came around with decaf coffee and to see if there was anything else someone needed to drink. The place is cute and family friendly. You enter through a long driveway and pass a pond that has carved bear statue's fishing before reaching the ample parking lot. Cute little gift shop at the front of the restaurant , I always get syrup & have previously bought their syrup and pancake gift sets for presents.

Fabulous experience here a few weekends ago. We had a big group of 12 and they were able to…read moreaccommodate us with reservations about a month prior. We had the entire back room to ourselves. Our waitress was attentive to our large group. I had a couple dirty martinis (fantastic), spicy tuna roll to start (tasty), and then had the ribeye for my entree (favorite part of the night!). Will definitely come back when we're back in town!

Some friends and I went here with our combined 4 kids (ranging 8 months to almost 7 years) this…read moremorning for breakfast. It's definitely got a polished casual, wine bar sort of vibe to it so you can pretty much dress however you want. It's not the normal sort of place you'd go to for breakfast necessarily, but it was open and my friends swore by it. My kids got hot chocolates and the adults all got Irish coffees. The hot chocolates were decadent and delicious without being scorching hot. PERFECT for the kids! My friends loved their Irish coffees as their typical go-to. I like my coffee a bit on the sweeter/creamier side and this wasn't really it with a bit of that coffee bitterness still coming through that was a bit of a turnoff for me. That's just me and my personal taste though, so take it with a grain of salt. My kids shared a French toast with blueberries (no kids menu available, it seems) and it was HUGE. They will usually pound an adult portion of anything between the two of them and even this was too much. There were 2 extra thick slices to start and there was easily a half slice left, enough to fill a small to-go box up pretty solid. I got the burrito which came topped with salsa (ranchero) and cheddar cheese plus a side of shredded hash browns. The hash browns were half crispy and half limp but still quite tasty. The burrito itself was a good size though not enormous. While nothing mind blowing, especially for the $19 price tag, it was a solid meal overall. One of my friends got the lobster eggs benedict special and said it was life-changing. It was $24 and came with a massive hunk of lobster meat. For a $3 charge over the standard benedict, that's a steal and smartly priced for a good heaping of lobster. Getting the food out seemed to take a little bit of time, but the server was good about checking in on us throughout and the other staff we spoke to were also very friendly. Overall, a solid experience. Definitely paying a little bit extra for the ambience and ski resort town, but I'd still come back to check out the lunch and dinner offerings for sure!

As a longtime visitor of the Roycroft, this is definitely 5 stars. Easily my favorite brunch…read morelocation in WNY, their Sunday offering is always on-point. Even with the price increases that have gone on since the pandemic, it's still amazing, especially with the gluten free offerings, which are always celiac friendly and the service is always excellent. And dinner is always solid from the food to the drinks to the service. They also make an excellent chocolate martini.

This is a good place for a special occasion, and it's located in a great area to walk around after…read morea meal. It was a bit of a wait for a table for 4 people even though we had a reservation

I'm right on the fringe of 3 and 4 here, but I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt for…read morenow and go 4 for the time being. I went here today with my kids and some friends and their kids (ages 6 to 8 months). It being a Sunday at 1ish, we figured we'd miss the lunch rush and be able to cruise in and out. Somewhat surprisingly, it was pretty much full (which isn't a bad thing), but we got lucky and were able to sit within about 10 minutes. The place is quite fun with walled-off bar and table areas that adjoin at the front with an open space and the small music stage. The decor was cool with rough cut wood everywhere and TVs playing the Olympics (go US curling team!). And even though it was really busy, it wasn't all that loud given the number of people. Once we got seated though is where things started going off the rails a bit. It took a little bit for our server to come see us and then even more time to take our orders. The whole time she seemed either disinterested or distracted and certainly in a rush. I also got that same kind of vibe from the other servers I saw bouncing around too. In any event, we got our orders in and then it took them quite a while to come out as well even though we didn't get anything really special - pot roast poutine and side salad for me, cheeseburger and fries for my son, pizza with black olives for my daughter, and then our friends got chicken fingers and fries and I think maybe another cheeseburger or something. All in all, I think we ended up being there around an hour and a half through no fault of our own. For a beverage, I ordered myself an espresso martini. Now, mind you when I asked for a cocktail menu, they had none. They also "only" had 3 or 4 kinds of gin, to which our server told us that's not actually what it's called the "Gin" Mill for (not sure if that was sarcasm or serious). Either way, not really what I was expecting but oh well. It is a pub after all. On the flip side of that, I saw what looked like some really excellent looking cocktails being served up at the bar. Seems like a missed opportunity to me. On the food side, my side salad was pretty basic - lettuce, green pepper, tomato, and onion. I asked for balsamic and ended up getting two ranch. Oh well, I still like ranch. The pot roast poutine was absolutely epic though. Is it trying to actively kill me? Of course it is with all that fatty meat, greasy fries, and gravy. Aren't I allowed to splurge for the sake of you readers out there though? The roast was melt in your mouth tender and some big chunks of it to boot. I brought about 3/4 home and it made excellent leftovers for dinner too! The pizza was solid with a good cheese to sauce ratio, a nice, fluffy crust, and good overall taste and texture. I got a bite of my son's (plain) cheeseburger and it was also quite good with quality-looking bun and some really nice sear marks on the burger. The fries weren't my favorite with the sort of weird crunchy texture-style that like a Burger King has, but that's really just my personal preference. At around 230 is when the band started playing, which was an older couple playing some country tunes. My kids decided to go out and dance for a couple minutes, which the musicians seemed to get a kick out of. It was tough to make out the words she was singing, but it was a fun vibe regardless and it wasn't obnoxiously loud either. All in all (and cheating looking at some of the other reviews), it seems like this place has some front-of-house issues that need addressing but their food and drink are pretty solid. Since there's not a ton of food choices in town, I'd consider going again, but with EBC and others in walking distance, I guess there's not really any compelling reason that I should when I only make it down this way a couple times a year.

Walked here from my hotel to get a quick lunch before hitting the slopes and as I walked in, I…read morenoticed they had a live band playing, VERY loud might I add. Had to wait longer than normal for the hostess to seat me. It's was extremely difficult to communicate with the server due to the volume, however, I ordered the French onion soup, not bad. This establishment has the historical charm, but I could've done without all the dead Wildlife creatures hanging out all over the walls. FYI, some individuals like myself, prefer seeing them alive, especially while you're eating. But, each for their own. And I have to agree with other reviews on service being extremely slow .