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    Cafe 119

    4.3 (59 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    CAFE 119 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Mansoor M.

    Stumbled on this tiny place by accident and man am I glad I did! The moment we entered I was greeted by one of the servers and seated at my table. The decor in here is unique, with exposed rustic wood beams and Canadian decor. It makes the whole restaurant seem much bigger than it actually is and makes it a quaint little place. I ordered the Asian Chicken Salad and when it came I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was! The Dijon mustard and Asian sauce worked together so well! The chicken was nicely cooked and really crispy, the cashews offered a nice added bit of crunch and the mandarin oranges gave some acidity and sweetness. I was very impressed with the offerings at this restaurant and would strongly suggest it to anyone!

    Joe H.

    Hosting a special friend from China, took her to about twenty restaurants inc. The Brewster Inn, She said this one is the best. Nuff said

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    Kylie M.

    I had the privilege of eating here for dinner this evening and it was delicious!! The service was phenomenal our waitress was so kind and attentive (I can't remember her name but thank you for great service!). The sandwich I had so much flavor you could taste the Swiss cheese and it was overpowering! That cake I had for dessert was so good I forgot to take a picture before I devoured it!! The best chocolate cake I have had in a long time!! Thank you cafe 119 for the delicious food and wonderful service the cafe is small but it has so much character. I loved the ambiance, it was very relaxing and I didn't feel rushed with my meal.

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    17 days ago

    A true gem in the village of Manlius, where I consistently have great food and service.

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    Very nice ambiance, nice people, and excellent lunch menu. Oh...very convenient location.

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    Best sandwiches and salads! I could eat there everyday! Great atmosphere, super friendly!

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    Great service and excellent Florentine soup and coffee. Pricey but a comfortable and warm spot for a friendly luncheon with friends

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    Fresh, food food. Felt like there was no AC on a hot night, but food was very good. Nice atmosphere!

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    It makes the whole restaurant seem much bigger than it actually is and makes it a quaint little place.

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    The atmosphere was amazing. After living nearby for 5 years we finally decided to visit the yards…read moregrill on a hot day. My family sat outside in the shade for dinner recently. There was a lovely breeze and amazing view of green lakes and beyond. My small children wanted to walk around while we waited for our food and we checked out the golf carts nearby. The service was pretty fast. At one point I ordered a side of fries and it came out so quickly! The food was also pretty good. I am deducting a star because of the vegetarian sandwich. I was a bit disappointed in the bread which did not seem to be sourdough or toasted and roasted red peppers that were small shreds. The taste was overall ok but larger pieces of red peppers and more lettuce would have helped a lot. My spouse is gluten free and we were pleased they had gf buns on their menu for an additional cost. He and our kids really enjoyed their dinners. Their kids meals were reasonably priced and our 5 year old completely devoured a cheeseburger (normally she eats mostly fries) but the fries were good too!!

    On a beautiful day, 15 of us women arrived to eat at the Yard. We waited for a bit for them to put…read morethe tables together. It was a beautiful day and they were quite busy. The views here are breathtaking, and the outdoor restaurant area is fully covered so while you can enjoy outdoor dining, there is no sun in your eyes, and it is just a little bit cooler than sitting in the sun. The menu is quite nice and many of the women I were with ordered a Smashburger, which they loved.. I ordered the Waldorf salad, which was generously portioned both lettuce and chicken salad. It was just perfect with enough mayonnaise, walnuts, and grapes to go with the chicken. Our waitress was so wonderful that she actually came around and did separate checks with us. Who would've thought? Wonderful food, wonderful company, and outstanding scenery.

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    Last review was 7 years ago and Scenic Root is still out here doing their thing and doing it well…read more We've been going since the early days and it's one of those places you just know is going to be good every time. I ordered the tropical salmon and was side eyeing the coconut a little, but wow... it all came together perfectly. Sweet, tangy, and the salmon was cooked exactly right. Service never disappoints, and whoever was behind the bar deserves a shoutout because that blackberry margarita was dangerous. I went back for round two and I'm not sorry about it. Dessert was a dense chocolate cake that didn't even last long enough for a photo, which says everything. Consistently good food, fabulous drinks, and a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like family.

    I have had Scenic Root on my "must go" list forever it seems, so was excited to finally check it…read moreout. We had an amazing meal and definitely made for a great date night! We ordered the bang bang shrimp appetizer, and the batter was so crispy and also fluffy (almost like a battered haddock but lighter) - awesome! The bang bang sauce has great flavor, but slightly too mayo forward for my preferences - but ate it up nonetheless and would get them again! I also ordered a blackberry margarita- which I will say was strong, but the flavors were great. When I asked if they minded giving me a couple Slices of lemon and some simple syrup (and yes I admitted that it was a ME problem, not that they made it poorly- it was just stronger and I'm a big wimp!) , they promptly, no questions asked said "we got this" and put the drink back in the shaker and added some simple syrup (mind you I was totally fine with just a little shot glass of it to dump in my drink!) - so the willingness to be so helpful was very appreciated. As for our entrees, one of us ordered the Cajun Alfredo and one of us ordered the Tropical Salmon, both were made incredibly well, and the flavor and seasoning was fantastic! The Alfredo sauce when I tried it was lovely, not so thick and "artery clogging" as some Alfredo can be, but coated the noodles beautifully and packed a flavorful punch. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the pineapple and coconut in the rice made for an amazingly delicious dish. We were also fortunate to sit at a window overlooking the swan pond and then take a nice walk around the pond. So lovely- cannot wait to go back!!

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    I've driven by Manlius Fish Fry a hundred times and it's always been a place my internal monologue…read morewould perk up and say "gee I really should try that place sometime". I'm not sure what happened but I finally busted through my own reticence with my internal self and popped in on a Friday to grab some fish. Upon entering, I was a bit surprised to see that it doubles as a Mediterranean restaurant. The decor seems to suggest both cuisines and was an interesting mix for sure. Orders can be done at the counter or via their website. I opted for counter service and was nicely greeted and taken care of. As I waited, the place started filling up with folks waiting for online orders as well as with a couple Dash or Grubhub drivers. I was there 15 minutes or so before my food was ready but in those 15 minutes I saw a lot of orders coming in, a lot of confusion in whose order was ready or not (they need to work on their system), and some frustration with folks waiting for orders. Being busy was encouraging to see for me, but the mounting frustration of customers waiting on online orders made met think the counter was the right way to go. Onto the meal. It was...fine. Nothing stood out to me. The haddock was cooked well but was a little greater than I prefer. The fries were plentiful. I'm not sure I would go out of my way to grab fish from here, but would give them a shot on their other food.

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