A true hometown diner with amazing food and outstanding service. The staff is welcoming, the meals…read moreare consistently delicious, and the cozy atmosphere makes every visit enjoyable. Highly recommend! Great $ too!

We were visiting the area, and were appealed to this restaurant due to its old time diner look and…read morethe vintage car out front. Once we were inside, that vibe continued. The vintage diner feel was cozy, and the Coca-Cola light fixtures were unique. Each table also had its own vintage jukebox. We came on a busy Sunday morning, but got lucky and were sat right away. From the beginning, and throughout our experience, the staff were very friendly. Our sever brought us drinks within minutes, and we were able to put in our orders pretty quick. Like I said, it was a busy Sunday, so it took awhile for us to receive our food. But this gave my wife and I time to talk, and enjoy the ambiance. I ordered the breakfast lasagna (had never seen this before) with white toast and a side of corned beef hash. When the food came out, it was warm and fresh. The breakfast lasagna had a nice flavor from the peppers and onions and meats that were baked inside. The base was made from what seemed like mashed potatoes which threw me off a little, but wasn't bad. The toast had a good toast to it, and was nicely buttered. I am a corned beef hash lover, and Shorty's was pretty good! The flavors meshed well together and the texture was great. My wife ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits which was not great. The sausage gravy was lacking flavor, with the main taste being cream. The sausage within the gravy was cut up sausage links, and for myself and my wife at least, we prefer ground sausage. Lastly, the biscuits were nothing to write home about. They were not bad but they didn't wow. Overall, I gave Shorty's a three because the food didn't wow me. There was not anything wrong with the food we had at all, and we will probably be back in the future to try some of their other food. Otherwise, my wife and I also loved the feel of the diner itself.

Kinda a hidden gem. Family owned and oriented diner…read more Fantastic prices. More than fair portions. Great tasting food. Amazing customer service. The only down side is that the interer could use some work; you can tell it's a bit dated. Closed on Sundays during the summer.

Nice staff, could've offered us a high chair or booster seat though. We have two kids and saw on…read morethe reviews that it was kid friendly and it wasn't really. The food was okay, and none of the tables were cleaned or wiped off. The wait for the food took a while as well.

Owned by Mo, who also owns Friedies Diner, my personal favorite in Watertown, good food at a good…read moreprice. Service is always awesome. I feel like one of the locals. Ambiance is classic upstate NY sit down diner style.

I walked into Mo's Factory St to grab some late lunch. I was SLAPPED a menu on the table from…read more a large disgruntled 'waitress' who then walked away. I waited five minutes and she returned to demand my selection. I waited in the run down, unclean diner for another twenty minutes before lunch appeared. I gave it a go and it was hot and basic. Zero hello from the owner or the 'waitress' zero goodbye. I will never return.

Here's a review that sounds like you--balanced, appreciative, and observant:…read more Walking into the Crystal Restaurant is like taking a step back in time. Before you even open the door, the vintage neon sign proudly advertising "Air Conditioned for Your Comfort" makes you smile and reminds you of an era when air conditioning was a luxury worth bragging about. Inside, the restaurant has done a wonderful job preserving its history. The original pressed tin ceiling, beautiful woodwork, mosaic tile floor, vintage lighting, and classic booths create an atmosphere that is difficult to find anymore. You can tell this isn't a place trying to look old--it is old, and it has been lovingly maintained. If you appreciate historic architecture, take a few minutes to look around. It's worth it. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. My daughter enjoyed her eggs, sausage, and toast, while I had a bacon, egg, and bacon sandwich on toast with mayonnaise, along with a bowl of oatmeal and a cup of coffee. Everything was fresh and satisfying. My only minor suggestion would be that I would have liked my toast a little more done, especially since my daughter's was toasted just the way I prefer. It certainly wasn't enough to take away from the experience. The Crystal Restaurant has been serving the Watertown community since 1925, and it's easy to understand why it has become such a local landmark. Places with this much history and character are becoming increasingly rare. If you're looking for a good breakfast served in a restaurant with genuine historic charm, the Crystal Restaurant is well worth a visit.

Stopped in for breakfast and ordered a drink while waiting for my meal. The orange juice tasted…read morestrange--definitely not fresh--and it made my stomach upset almost immediately. The overall vibe felt off enough that I decided to leave before the food came. I don't usually walk out of restaurants, but this experience didn't feel safe or clean. Management should take a serious look at their beverage quality and handling.

We came back to Coleman's Corner for St Patty's day feast - corned beef and cabbage! We made the…read moremistake of each ordering a meal, and ended up taking a whole meal home to enjoy another time. If there was a complaint, it would be that gave us Too Much Food! What an awful problem ... Yes, we enjoyed the meal again a day or so later - so good! We love the food and ambiance at Coleman's. We come back over and over!

I have a business meeting in Montreal so my brother and I was driving up I-81 and picked this spot…read morefor lunch today. Morgan was our server, really friendly and helpful. Don't have to ask for refills or anything. I started with a water and Diet Coke. We decided to split the open face Reuben and Cheesesteak and have 1/2 of each. The kitchen was very accommodating. Good sized portions, the price was excellent and I was pleased. Both meals came with chips and homemade pickles. If I'm ever back and more hungry I'll try the Shepard's pie. Support small busi

My husband and I went here for a late lunch on Saturday. We both got medium rare steak and eggs. My…read morehusband asked for over easy eggs. I asked my for my eggs to be over easy, but placed on my husband's plate (due to allergies). We ordered sides of hashbrown casseroles and one order of fried apples. It took about 35-40 minutes for the food to come out, so we were starving. Our waitress was awesome and sweet. 15 mins after sitting there, they brought out someone else's food and the runner got an attitude with us that we were saying it wasn't ours. My husband got one over easy egg and one scrambled egg as well as both sides of the hashbrowns. His steak was fine. Mine - I received no hashbrowns and just the fried apples. The steak was a hard hockey puck. I thought I'd just eat it because I was starving. I choked and it got stuck in my throat. So I sent it back. The woman that brought our food out to us (not our server) was rude and seemed inconvenienced that she brought out the wrong food again. She said she wasn't dealing with this and walked away. Our waitress came back and I sent it back. Waited another 20 minutes and this time, the steak was seared on the outside, but completely gray and raw on the inside. The fat wasn't rendered and the meat smelled like raw meat just pulled out of the fridge. I was disgusted. The waitress took my meal off the bill and we left. This place is getting worse and worse and it's utterly disgusting. The waitress told us that she had a family that had to send their steak back 5 times the day before. I wish she had warned us that the cook was trash and I would have asked for something else!

Stopped at Cracker Barrel and it was exactly what you hope for when you go there -- good comfort…read morefood and a cozy atmosphere. The service was friendly and the food came out hot and fresh. The biscuits and gravy were a highlight, and the portions were generous. The country store is always fun to browse while waiting or on the way out -- lots of nostalgic items and snacks you don't see everywhere else. Overall a solid experience and a great place if you're craving classic homestyle cooking.

I liked the seating arrangement they have here, seated dining on one side, bar on the other…read more Service was fast, not super friendly but that's not a necessity. The important part was the food, so good. They have quite a variety of cuisines to choose from. I got the bacon and brisket melt which blew me away. If you get a burger or sandwich you HAVE to get the queso on the side, definitely worth the upcharge

The venue upstairs was used for an adult prom recently and I attended. It was a lot of fun however…read morethe seating was odd, the shape of the room was even more odd. The bar is at a corner and yet at the center of the room .. the bathrooms are tiny and don't have doors and are right when you walk in so it feels like no privacy. The dance floor was a decent size, and the area could be setup better for seating but it was a fun night. I just loved that the bar had 1911 loganberry!

This is so far the best IHOP location I've ever been to. The dining area was super cozy, with…read morebooths and high tables available. Also was very clean. All of the food we had was very satisfying and delicious. Aviera was our server and did a great job making sure our orders were correct and accurate.

I have been here several times when in town for work. Today is the last time I'll come here. My…read morefood was burned. Told the server and she literally just said "ok". Told the manager (I believe) on the way out and she says "we've gotten that complaint before"....no offer to make it right from either, financially or do over. As I'm walking out, I pass an employee absolutely reeking of marijuana as he's coming in. His choice, I suppose, but it's a poor look for the restaurant. It's also my choice to not return. The 1.6* rating is well deserved, sadly.