My family spent several days at a rental home a mile or so from Gracie's and, naturally, had to…read moregive the local diner a try. Gracie's is an elevated diner experience...all the breakfast and brunch things you could want, but up a couple levels from a classic greasy spoon diner. Not dissing the greasy spoon diner experience...love that...but this is based in that historical experience, with an overall nicer experience in terms of food and atmosphere. Also, before we get into the specifics, here are 2 words which would bring me in from just about anywhere: Donut menu. Yes, they make their own donuts here, and that's enough reason to stop in, take out, or worship at the front door. We got our donuts to go after the meal...The coffee was GREAT. Too often, coffee, which should be the opening star of a diner experience, can be flavorless, browned water. Here it was good. Bold as I needed it to be, and the perfect foundation for the rest of the meal. My next go-to if they have it brunch experience is biscuits. They have them...you can get a biscuit on its own or, heck, go for a mini biscuit basket! I live for a biscuit-forward establishment. The Full Breakfast (submitting biscuit or potatoes for the meat) would have been my choice, but I decided to roll my own and ended up with a biscuit, fruit cup, and side of Hash Browns. The biscuit was good, large, and perfect with butter and honey. They make the hash browns to order - large hash brown patties - and with 2 different orders of them at the table, one was overcooked, too brown, and not impressive...but the other was perfect and delicious...bordering on potato pancake territory in presentation and flavor. Our server was fantastic...we had a large party encompassing 3 different tables in the middle of a Sunday morning (On Easter no less), which is, of course, the busiest time of the week. She was friendly, enthusiastic, and never made us feel rushed. If I found myself in the Hudson Valley again, Gracie's would be a definite destination for me.

This a worthwhile place to pop in for a good meal in a nice…read moreriver view location. There are plenty of pleasant surprises on the menu for all sorts of diners. Our server was friendly. I hate to leave a harsh review but I see others have had the exact same complaints and this isn't my first bad experience here. Once we sat down and had our sandwich orders taken it was at least an hour till our food was out. I had to go to the kitchen after about 45 minutes and they said, oh, it is right here and brought out the bread/ biscuits app someone had asked for. Bread = 45 minutes. The rest of the entrees then trickled out slowly one by one ensuring half the table were done eating before the last salad finally arrived. We had assumed our server's shift had ended because I never saw her again in the restaurant until I went up to get the check form the cashier. She thenpopped out from somewhere to take over printing out my check. I suspect we were auto-gratuitied looking back but she never mentioned it. I failed to check and was just dying to get out of there It seemed like there were lots of staff but where are they and what are they doing?? . People at tables were just rubbernecking around looking for someone. No one was on the floor. No one was out in the tables. No one was watching food, timing, drinks, turning the tables, etc. It was busy when we arrived but almost empty by the time we left. We were there for over 2 hours. I wonder if there are systems in place that were created out of inexperience and are now the sunk cost way of running things. Are there sections? Does the hostess know how to manage pacing? Does the server understand timing and to check the tables? I don't mean to sound pedantic, I just don't think there are people here who understand that the job is to manage the flow, "but was it busy?" Yes, it is supposed to be. If you cannot serve someone, you need to wait to seat them. If you can't handle the tables, close a section. Just filling tables and figuring it out is unfair to diners. Thank god you can go to the front to get your check or we might still be there. :( No owner response needed

Had a chance to finally try the place out. Walked in and wasn't greeted...finally got the counter…read moreperson to look at me. She pointed to my takeout. Had the Asian salad. The salad itself wasn't bad. I enjoyed the dressing. The chicken was mediocre at best. No seasoning on the chicken and it was a little rubbery. My vegetarian daughter might have rated it higher as she doesn't eat meat. Who knows. I would like to try to place an order in person and see if the experience is any different.

I've gone here about a dozen times and I haven't written a review because I'm still not over that…read morethis place took over for the mermaid café, which was my favorite place in the area. However they do deserve a five star rating because they are offering something different compared to any other place in Catskill. The place is called "The salad bar" however their sandwiches are just as good if not better than the salad. The ingredients are always fresh and I've never been disappointed. Prices are fair considering the quality and overall we need more places that are different and unique like this in the village. They have small cozy area for you to chill and enjoy your meal and the service is always quick and friendly. Many of the towns in the Hudson Valley have been revitalizing their downtown areas with great success but Catskill Village seems to be moving a lot slower compared to those other areas. The salad bar is one of those places that's helping it move forward.

If you're anywhere near the Catskills, J&J Smokehouse is an absolute must-visit. I ordered the trio…read morewith the brisket, pulled pork, and fire sausage, along with the potato salad and mac & cheese, and every single bite was outstanding. The brisket was perfectly smoked, juicy, and packed with flavor. The pulled pork was tender and delicious, and the fire sausage had just the right amount of heat without overpowering the smoky goodness. The potato salad was fresh and flavorful, and the mac & cheese was rich, creamy, and the perfect side to complete the meal. Great food, generous portions, and friendly service. You can tell they put a lot of pride into what they do. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the Catskills. Highly recommended!

Decided to try this place today thanks to a recommendation from the bro. The place is small but it…read morehas a decent number of tables inside for a few parties - along with outdoor, picnic table type seating on one side and bistro type seating on another side. You order at the register and take your very large portioned plates wherever you'd like to sit. There are quite a few baked goods right at the register which looked great but I restrained myself, this time. I ordered the 4 rib platter which came with two sides. I got the mac & cheese and pickled beets. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and had good flavor. They give you a side of BBQ sauce in case you wanted some. The mac & cheese seemed like it was baked which is a plus for me. The only drawback is that it needed a little more flavor. Maybe a sharper, more flavorful cheese would help. I just put some salt and pepper on it and that helped a ton. The pickled beets were as expected - and I love beets! The platter also comes with a mini cornbread LOAF! Seriously, it's a good size mini. It was delicious, slightly sweet, and contained corn kernels. Also, a side of sliced pickles come with the platter and any sandwich. We were warned that they were spicy today and that was the truth! It was a bit over $40 for so much good food. We had to box up some of the food and it can definitely feed another person. Also, service was friendly and fast. I'd come back to try more items - probably including one of those baked goods :)

Needed to update review because of new ownership…read more Great bagels, great service and best coffee in town. It's on the pricey side but what isn't expensive in 2025 so no fault to them for high overhead costs. The vibe is just better than it was under previous owners.

With a clean, friendly atmosphere, they are a must try local hotspot. Tasty grub and timely service…read moremakes for genuinely pleasant experience overall. Highly recommend.

You know when you get a meal in an out-of-town restaurant and are just so sad when you know you…read morewon't get that same thing when you go home? We left so happy and wishing for more. When they advertised homemade baked goods, they were understating. Man, this place is a gem. I had the breakfast sandwich which was melt-in-your mouth, off the charts, eye-rolling good. The herb mayo? Holy cow! Hubby ordered the breakfast burrito and he said that it was the best he'd ever eaten. We were in the Catskills, so we had to have a decent bagel, and the gluttony was excused because we knew we weren't going to have the real thing again. We walked away fat, full, and happy! Service? Amazing. Ambience? Charming. Clean. Delightful.

Willa's was bustling on a Saturday morning. They have indoor seating and none outdoors. They had a…read moreselection of pastries including one vegan (blueberry muffin) and one gluten free. The coffee was good but we did notice it was hazelnut flavored and preferred that any flavored coffee would mentioned ahead of time.

My husband and I stopped here on a whim while driving through the area looking for ice cream. It's…read moreOctober, so naturally we decided on the apple fritter with ice cream. We were expecting an apple fritter donut with ice cream on top, what we got was a huge container of apple slices fried in what was similar to funnel cake batter and a side of ice cream. It was amazing! The apples had brown sugar and cinnamon on top, but it wasn't overly sweet. My husband and I agreed this was probably one if the best things we had on our trip. It was so unique, and so very delicious. Just a warning though - they only take cash!

Always the best place to visit. The girls at the window, Jacky and Jillian are so attentive,…read moreprofessional and polite. We always enjoy our time here and the food. They have several options to choose from. Cold & hot sandwiches, salads, ice cream, milkshakes and more. Prices are cheap, and the quality of the food is GREAT. Will always return! Thanks girls.

Stopped here for a sandwich while in the area. Great sandwiches, really nice space and everyone was…read moresuper friendly and nice.

It used to be a wonderful place. Now, it seems like a…read moredisaster. They fired all their part-time employees. The current full-timers don't seem to care, difficult to get them to lift their heads off their phones when I'm standing right in front of them trying to buy something. This is no way to keep asparagus. Every restauranteur knows this.

This place is happening - large venue with great beers and delicious food. Keep in mind, portion…read moresizes are huge as well! We tried the mac and cheese, french onion soup, as well as a specialty pizza. Everything was great and we were super stuffed by the end of it. We unfortunately just missed happy hr that ended at 6pm but it seems like they have some great deals through the week if you're in the area. The service was slow at first but they were switching waitresses for our table it seemed. The new staff was great. We ended up getting 2 sampler flights to try each of the 10 different beers they had. My favorite ended p being their hibiscus blonde ale which is very unique. You can also take 4 packs home with you and order with the waitress. If they don't stock in 4 packs they are happy to pack 32 oz bottles for you on draft.

Great food, beer, and service. Nice find in a rural area with not a lot of other choices…read more Highly recommend!