I've always loved Oak & Reed for dinner and brunch but now trying them for breakfast new love…read moreunlocked. The breakfast was simple but then of course Oak & Reed throws in their flair. The eggs were perfectly cooked soft and buttery. And the sour dough toast with that perfect sour dough tang was the perfect edition. Even the coffee in the French press takes the coffee to another level. But talking about Oak & Reed flair the signature waffle was possibly one of the best things I have eaten. The waffle with that pearl sugar is the way a waffle should be made but then they have that waffle filled with Dutch caramel and that mascarpone on top is perfect. The tang, sweetness, butteriness, the crisp yet fluffy waffle it all was an equation for an amazing breakfast item. I could eat that every time I go. Truly amazing. The staff in Oak & Reed is always amazing attentive and kind. Live the open kitchen concept. Especially with my two year old currently in a Ratatouille kick so she wanted to see the chefs while she looked for Remy cooking. All in all Oak & Reed never disappoints.

Unfortunately I have to say this place was just meh!…read more This is one of my friends favorite restaurant, she even wanted to have them cater her wedding. So I was excited when we finally got a chance to try it. And here is where it may have been my fault, maybe I hyped it up too much. So the funny thing when we arrived at the restaurant and I saw another friend. She told me it was her first time and it wasn't good (this was a warning!) she said especially the chicken and waffles. So again maybe it's my fault because I didn't listen. My heart was set on the chicken and waffles and she was right. It was not good. Like how do you mess up chicken and waffles? It was lacking all types of flavor. It was bad. Why 3 stars than? Because their Spicy Pork Congee was amazing! It's an Asian rice dish and everything that lacked flavor in the chicken and waffles was made up in this dish. The problem? This is only an appetizer. It needs to be an entree, which would mean making it a larger portion. It was fantastic! They also had a decent beer selection which we got. The inside of the restaurant is cute. It has so much potential I just think maybe a revamp of the recipes. But maybe another dish would be good. We came for brunch so I don't know how their dinner menu is. I will probably give them another chance because how amazing the congee was I know they have potential to be great.

Our party of 4 walked in on a Friday evening and was able to grab a table against the wall. I had a…read moreGrimm blackcurrant pop sour and fish tacos, and tried the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. Everything was really good!

Stopped here with some of my car group on our way back to the DC area from Ticonderoga NY. One of…read moreour members said she wouldn't have come to a place like this in the 1970s, and our waiter confirmed that in the 'early' days when the place got started there were some violent incidents. The place has kept the 'dive' vibe alive, but it's quite safe to visit now. And the food is quite good! One buddy (who always gets a reuben) tried the ribeye sandwich and was very impressed - though we called it the reubeye. I had the hard pressed Cuban and it was wonderful. And the fried pickles are cut lengthwise, so you get a better experience than slices - they're called 'frickles'. Definitely worth a visit when you're in the area.

Any excuse to visit Equilibrium and I'm there. The ride is an hour just to visit. The BBQ is the…read morebest I've had as far as I can remember. In particular their BEEF RIB is out of this world. Same goes for their tomahawk ribeye when it's available! Incredible. The value is off the charts. I love their IPAs and even their stout is crack and I don't usually order anything besides IPA. Really great that they have food during the week, but if you're fortunate enough to be there during the weekend BBQ, I don't think you can go wrong with anything they offer. Can't wait to go back. I might drive an hour in the snow today just to get that beef rib... Cheers* Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Food 10/10 Beer 10/10 Distance from me 4/10 ;(

First visit to this brewery. The surrounding area was questionable but Equilibrium was somewhat of…read morea diamond in the rough. The parking lot is small but luckily it wasn't crowded on a Sunday afternoon. The food was excellent. They have a wood fired grill menu only on the weekends. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, the smoked wings with Thai chili sauce, the pulled pork sandwich, the hangar steak, and the burger. All were great as were the fries. The service was above and beyond. Also, they had some great specials on cams to go that we took advantage of. 10% off for dining at the brewery, a free branded glass with every 3 4-packs, and a free bottled stout with the purchase of a case.

Good vibes. Good food…read more I never would've thought I'd go to a restaurant just for some hotdogs, but here we are.

The absolute best Specialty Hotdogs in Middletown! Pleasant staff and great atmosphere, I do…read morerecommend!

This place is a true gem in Middletown. The quality and consistency of their food is top notch…read more Both my kids and I find ourselves wanting to go back again and again. Some of our favorites are the fried Brussels, the chicken & waffles, and the Mac and cheese with pulled pork. Even the BBQ sauce is outstanding here! They know what they are doing at Tapped! Thanks for great tasty food every time!

I went to this place on a Sunday afternoon. Walking from the outside, I sit at the bar because…read moreupstairs was full of loud noise from a DJ. Sitting at the bar and see a lot of people. It's difficult to describe the atmosphere like a auto garage filled with gray walls, tall dining chairs, bar chairs. I decide to sit at the mini bar. I decided to try their buffalo wings and a pulled pork sandwich. Buffalo wings were pretty good. Had a lot of meat on it. Sauce is very good with a little vinegar aftertaste and the pour sandwich was very saucy, soft and mushy texture. It was good. I would have liked a crispy texture added to the sandwich, a leaf of lettuce maybe. Still i would give it one more try; poutine or the sliders.

Stopped at Ikaro for a quick bite and so glad I did! The restaurant is located in a quiet side…read morestreet in Middletown with a parking conveniently located next-door. When you arrive, you're pleasantly surprised at how big the place is! they have a beautiful bar with ample seating. Our waitress was working the bar and tables solo but still managed to provide excellent service. Drinks were strong, tasty and pretty reasonably priced. We did not have a bad item on the menu, but I cannot rave enough about their lamb sandwich. A must try!!! It was deliciously seasoned and finger licking good- so good, I thought about it the next day when I woke up lol I would definitely return to Ikaro on a busier night or for brunch to check out the lounge vibe. Add this local gem to your list, you won't be disappointed!!

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday brunch at Ikaro. We got there before the crowds, and I'm glad we did,…read morebecause they filled up fast! Likes: - Service was friendly and appropriately attentive - The bao buns were fantastic and tasty, with the most delicious short rib filling - Their French toast, a crispy on the outside, soft on the inside affair, is probably among the best French toast I've ever had - My husband loved his avocado toast Could be better: - we were one of the first customers of the day, and yet the table we were sat at was sticky - we alerted the server who immediately wiped it down

As a native New Yorker who spent the 1st 28 years of my life in New York City, one of the things I…read moremiss is the New York Deli experience. Farmers Deli and Grill has brought that experience to the Hudson Valley and I couldn't be more thrilled!!! I had the Downtown Philly Cheesesteak twice and it was phenomenal! The flavor is probably better than any NY Deli I have eaten at. My 2nd visit I also got a Chopped Cheese sandwich for my wife and she absolutely loved it!!! For the many that live in the Middletown area and the Hudson Valley (and I know for a fact there are many of us that move up herrle from NYC) you no longer have to go too far to find a real NYC Deli! This place it it!!! Good news for those in the Newburgh area: I saw they recently opened a new location on Rt. 207 in New Windsor (just beyond the Thruway underpass). It is a short distance from Walmart and all the stores on Rt. 300!!

Clown show being run by basically a child at the front, staff took zero action to make the food…read moreupon ordering, and the place is not clean making me think there's hygiene/food hazards. Go elsewhere.

We came into Aspire on a Sunday at 2pm to watch the Bills game for the first time and had a great…read moreexperience. We ordered drinks, apps, and entrees, everything we had was delicious. There was a small hiccup where one item we ordered was sold out on the menu, which we found out a bit later after the kitchen let our server, David, know. David handled it so well. He went above and beyond to accommodate us and made sure everything was taken care of. Truly excellent service... attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. Food was great, service was even better. Give this man a raise!! We'll definitely be back for David.

Giving it a 1 because the only good thing about this place was the pretzel appetizer. We were a…read moreparty of 18 with a 12:30pm reservation made 4 weeks prior. Started off on a good note, asked if we could move tables together since the seating was separate; no problem. We ordered drinks, took a bit to get our drinks, no problem. Then ordered our food. 1/2 hr for the first 2 plates to come out another 15-20 minutes for another 2 plates to come out and this went on and on. They forgot one of our family member's food. We asked the waitress and server numerous times about the food and they were always checking on it. Eventually the food was brought out. Unwashed salad & dry chicken, the elote salad had gummy corn with an aftertaste & dry chicken, chicken and fish tacos just mehhhh, salmon just ok, burgers cooked too well done, soggy onion rings, pizza not good at all. Meanwhile another party that came in 1 hr after us, had all their food even before we had all ours We spoke to the waitress about the service, wasn't blaming her for the service at all, and asked to speak to the manager. Manager never came to talk to us. Eventually one of our family members found out who the manager was and went and spoke to her directly. The manager plainly stated that since there were a few big tables, things like this happens. Things like this should never happen if you had enough staff. And I believe that was the problem, not enough staff in the kitchen and on the floor. Wish I had taken some pics of the food, but it was nothing memorable. Don't recommend this place and would never come back.