If you want a huge plate of delicious food at a great price in a well-decorated, clean little restaurant then this is the place for you! I'm new in town and a local told me to check out Craylee's and Wow! Great place! I was very happy with the low carb options. I enjoyed the Haley special very much! Everybody else enjoy their food also but nobody finished their meal, very large portion! The owner, Jennifer waited on us and was excellent! We'll be back! read more

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I like this place! Great service, local vibe and great breakfast. Great coffee (nice medium roast decaf that was hot not harsh). Eggs Benedict were perfectly poached and served with a lemony Hollandaise (albeit powder). The crispy hash browns were like like a shoestring potato and had a hint of seasoning. Frankly, the nicest potatoes I have had in a long time. Well done!! read more

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This was a nice, comfortable restaurant with terrific seating. The staff were seriously terrific and kept my morning coffee flowing. Really, they were just great. The food was a bit lackluster, though, unfortunately. I had the Western omelet with rye toast and the eggs inside the omelet were a bit runny while I couldn't taste any rye in their bread. I just wanted to post this review because of the wonderful service we received. Maybe you'll order something better from the menu. read more

The meat lovers skillet was delicious and the service was impeccable. Their large portions should satisfy as well.

I love that this is located in an old section of downtown and that it brings life to this part of the neighborhood. The old construction with the modern brunch joint feel is great! read more

Craylee's - Great bar option bar tables for a smaller group or solo traveler like myself! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

I absolutely loved eating here! The food is PHENOMENAL! The service was also great, I loved our waitress! She was very attentive and anticipated our needs, such as refills. The atmosphere and ambiance is very relaxed but fast-paced, as there seems to always be a lot of people (but that just shows how great they are)! read more

Restaurant week of utica #2 check for a dinner breakfast. Overall 3.5/5, service 4.5, environment 4, food 3. I'm probably spoiled by the gourmet brunch in west coast and this still looks like regular dinner food. Two out of the many things on the table i liked: the famous wafflewich and the fried dough. The restaurant week special allows me to try the wafflewich and the vege frittata (half size). The wafflewich was good. Add a bit maple syrup to balance the flavor a bit more. The waffle's sweetness and the savory taste from bacon, ham, and sausage go well together. It was a bit messy to eat though. The hash with it was better than their home fries. The frittata was bland so I had to add salt, pepper, and hot sauce to help me eat it. Mediocre, nothing special. Sir flower ordered meat giambotta. It was HUGE, but neither of us liked it. I suppose with that dish you cannot ask for more. Environment wise, it is better than most old diners. It is neat and modern. In summary, this is not a bad trial but not quite to our taste. #restaurantweekutica #foodporn #wafflewich #frittata #brunch #thisisutica read more

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Delicious breakfast and friendly service. My husband and I were driving through the area and decided to stop on account of the good reviews. My husband had the breakfast sandwich on a bagel with hash browns while I had the Irish omelet with potatoes and bacon. The food all tastes fresh, is well-seasoned, and is a good size portion. It was busy when we stopped here on a Sunday morning. The people who work here really hustle to get people seated as quickly as possible. We have no complaints and if we end up in this area again, we wouldn't hesitate to come back. read more

Good food. Great service-attentive waitress who was friendly. You can tell it's a place that ppl visit over and over again.

Without a doubt, the number one breakfast spot I've tried here in town. So much, I've been back 3 days consecutively lol. That should tell you how good the food and service are. I've recommended this restaurant to each of my coworkers, they've all tried it, and have come back a second time! Love sitting at the bar, conversations with the staff over some coffee and enjoying some steak and eggs. Doesn't get much better! read more

Craylee's - Steak and Eggs, Home Fries and Greens. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

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Just go. Literally everything on the menu I've tried (and specials) are fantastic. THE best breakfast place in the Utica area.

Wonderful place to eat. !! The food is amazing. Waitress was so nice. We've gone twice so far. Can't wait to do lunch there. !!!!

First, let me start by stating Craylee's is a top notch choice for breakfast if you are in the Utica area. With family in from out of state for a wedding and searching for a Sunday breakfast spot, we found Craylee's only a short walk from our downtown hotel. Through the large windows walking up, it seemed there may not be enough table room for the eleven of us, as the restaurant was filled with customers. We entered and were warmly greeted. Craylee's staff without a bat of an eyelash pushed two tables together, got an extra chair, grabbed menus and had fresh coffee to fill cups within minutes of entering. I was impressed by how seamlessly this occurred - not one employee seemed rushed although they were clearly very busy. The menu offered a wide array of breakfast choices including carb conscience options. The owner, a very pleasant woman, waited on us. Within a short time, all eleven breakfasts arrived at the same time. Each plate set down looked delicious and from my family's testimony was. The vegetables in the omelettes and frittatas were fresh, breads were tasty, pancakes thick and as large as your face, sausages spiced just right, potatoes cooked and seasoned perfectly and bacon, cooked to my sister-in-law's perfect crispness. I hope to visit the area again and will be certain to make Craylee's a stop - maybe to order from their lunch menu next! read more

Craylee's - Vegetable omelette, home fries, wheat toast, coffee - black. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

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The food was really good except someone or maybe the owner who left Fox News channel on the TV while there were some black customers coming in. Also I didn't want to watch that channel at all. I thought it was not appropriate and kinda disrespect. That was about a couple of years ago. I stopped going there since. read more

Ok, thank you yelpers! You all definitely had this review spot on! Corner diner not appealing from outside. First clue to this being a good diner. Moderately busy at 12 noon. Nice updated interior and plenty of seating for a mid week brunch. Andrea took care of us and she was a sweetheart. But she did bring me the bottom of the pot of coffee. But Low and behold without me knowing replaced it with a new one from a new pot. Way to go Andrea. So I ordered the Reuben and my business partner ordered the hot turkey sandwich with mashed. It was just. A short wait and our food was out. See pictures. Great portions and very tasty and filling. Next the owner Lance came over and asked us how things were. We gave Home the 5 star thumbs up. Bathrooms clean and went away stuffed. Definitely a five star experience. read more

Craylee's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

Thank you Yelpers for steering me to this place. Went on a Sunday morning and the place filled up fast. I asked a couple who were leaving if it was any good and they said " great ! and they come every week". The wait staff is super pleasant, and the food is great. I had the vegetable frittata ( see photo ) and I usually do not like to take leftovers home, but I did. The next morning I warmed it up in a frying pan and it was was delish. Loved the link sausages too. Real maple syrup is available, which is a plus for me. I would definitely return. read more

Craylee's - Vegetable frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

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Kerry took excellent care of us. The Barb's egg dish was delicious and sumptuous. Great for breakfast and brunch!

Was looking for a quick breakfast, was a bit disappointed. Lots of regulars. The service was awesome, but the food was just ok. The home fries were not cooked enough, they were actually crunchy. The place has been opened for a long time and it shows. It needs a good cleaning to remove the smell. read more

First if all, we entered the restaurant and felt very welcomed. We sat and we're immediately met by the waitress who was pleasant. She welcomed us, gave us menus and asked about drinks. We orders the egg with hot peppers on a bagel. It was huge. Also it was delicious. The place is plain but inviting and clean. I will definitely return and recommend this place. read more

The food and service is very good. Cute little cafe. Great breakfast spot! Highly recommend if in the area. read more

If you're ever in Utica, definitely try Craylee's for brunch. The food was delicious and the service was amazing! read more

Craylee's - Country Fried Steak special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

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Excellent find in Utica! Great food, nice atmosphere and friendly service! We had the Hannah and Jennifer plates, mmm mmm!

This place rocks. We hit it today for an early lunch. Our server (Andrea) was on point and everyone was cool with our 1-year-old walking around flirting and playing with things between bites. Try the homemade potato chips. read more

Went there after a hockey game for a quick brunch. Great staff, quick service, hot food, cozy atmosphere.

It was my first time here. Got me a steak, eggs, and greens. It also came with home fries and toast. My daughter ordered off the kid's menu egg, sausage and toast. It was all plentiful and I needed a doggie bag afterwards. Everything was delicious. The steak was tender and the greens was just how I liked it, garlicky. Service was good, everyone were very friendly. The place was spacious and decor was modern and nice, big unisex clean bathroom. Will definitely be back to try lunch. read more

Craylee's - Steak, eggs and greens - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

Servers were kind and quick. The wafflewich was big, meaty, and satisfying. If we got it again, we would ask for the eggs to be over-medium, because it was missing the ooey-gooeyness. The syrup helped, but it could use its own sauce. The omelett was also big and they did a great job of cooking the veggies into the egg, rather than folding them into it, which a lot of places do. The only thing that would make it better is a side of avocado and pico de gallo. This is the best breakfast we have had during this vacation. read more

Craylee's - Wafflewich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

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Excellent breakfast! I love the daily specials and the servers are friendly. Thank you

Craylee's is amazing. It has that great small town diner feel with even better food. Their eggs Benedict is perfectly traditional and some of the best I've had. Their Wafflewich is also phenomenal. 10/10 read more

Absolutely outstanding food. Tremendous coffee and nice setting. Don't come here expecting a cheap, greasy-spoon diner breakfast, but it is fairly reasonable in price for what you get. read more

This place is a real gem. Service is super friendly, the place feels cozy and warm but not overly small, and there are tons of really good breakfast options. I've been 3x now and been really happy with every meal I've had here. read more

Food is excellent here large portions you won't leave hungry the service is top notch also and kept very clean

This was a really great choice for breakfast! I have never had greens before this stop, but they were worth it ! Very well cooked and flavorful! We went on a day they had friend dough and the waitress suggested them. I am so glad she did. They were very good! My wife has biscuits and gravy ( she is a biscuit and gravy snob and said they were sooo good), my mother had eggs Benedict and really loved them! My daughter had GIGANTIC pancakes that were so good. She could barely eat half of them ! Overall an excellent breakfast place. We were very happy with everything we ordered. read more

Place was decent I take back what I said it has great pancakes I just got scared for a sec but it turns out really good

Stopped here passing through and so glad we did! The fried dough is a must - only served on Sundays! Healthy portions and outstanding food! read more

Great breakfast/brunch! Portions are huge - so make sure to come hungry. If you go on Sunday, be sure to get the fried dough since it's the only day they have it. Will be back next time we are in Utica. read more

The food is excellent, they have low carb specials that are fantastic - my favorite is Christians special (sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs served over greens with melted cheddar overtop), the place is well decorated, loud and buzzing, I like the energy here, but it can be a tough place to take older folks on a Sunday as it's very loud inside. The service can be a little slow, but always friendly. The owner is always serving as well, and you can tell she's making sure everything is flowing properly behind the scenes - don't be surprised if it takes her an extra minute or two to get back to your table as she is very busy. Overall, absolutely worth a visit if you're looking for some of the best breakfast food and don't mind a loud environment during the peak hours. read more

Craylee's - Christians low carb special (I added hot sauce on top), a piece of cinnamon sugar fried dough, 2 Eggs w/ Meat, Potato, & Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

Came for breakfast with my husband in the early morning. There were plenty of empty tables since it wasn't busy at all. My husband and I shared the eggs Benedict and Mexican omelette, and both were really delicious. Portions sizes were huge and very filling, and our waitress was the sweetest woman ever. read more

Craylee's - Mexican omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

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Great atmosphere with fabulous service. Typical breakfast fare: hot coffee, creative French toast, lots of options. Plenty of street parking. Don't let outside fool you. Clearly many regulars at counter- a good sign to me. read more

Great diner in the heart of Utica. They had a fried dough breakfast appetizer, which was terrific. We got the giambotta and the Hannah special. The portions were large and the food was delicious. If you are from Utica, you are used to great food and food that other places don't have. That is what I look for when I go out of town, something unique to that area, delicious and you can't get at a chain restaurant. A giambotta is something that is perfected in Utica and if you haven't had it you should try it. Staff and owner were friendly people and made us feel welcome and wanting to go back! read more

Craylee's - Breakfast appetizer...fried dough! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Utica, New York

After several days at Lake George, home of mediocre overpriced food, we stopped in Utica and were delighted to find Craylees. Don't worry about the location, it's just fine inside. The food was inexpensive, even for cafe/diner fare, yet the quality was top notch. Our server was Andrea and was delightful - everything you'd want in a server! Cheerful, quick, hardworking, accurate, and delightful to chat with as she juggled a room full of tables. We will make a point to stop at Craylees when on the Thruway - easy on and off - worth it. read more