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Hardball Cafe

2.3 (139 reviews)
ModerateCafes
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Rob M.

Son and I were hungry after a long drive into Cooperstown and we saw this place so decided to try it. Once we saw their prices, we decided to just order an appetizer and eat somewhere else. Not only are their prices outrageous, but they have two different prices depending if you use a card or pay cash. I mean wouldn't it be easier to have one price somewhere in the middle? First time I've seen this outside of a gas station. Chicken tenders were good, and my son was "impressed" with the hostesses and waitress, but I told him my ratings are based on the food, not who he thinks is good looking.

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Brian W.

Worth checking out if you're looking for a place for lunch or a very casual place for dinner. The menu is pretty good but the service is a little rough around the edges... If you're lucky you can sit outside and enjoy some people watching on Main Street however there is some really loud seating areas as well. The menu is very basic again if you're coming from multiple beers you may have to beg your server or tip them in advance to get more attention as me and my friend were forgotten about... I hope to return soon but for now I will check out some other places!

I'm sorry, did I just get this from concession stand?
Brittany R.

I'd give this a negative five stars if I could. First if all, the service was awful. We saw our server twice the entire TWO hours we were there. Once to take our order, the second to bring our food. We had to waive down someone else to bring us our check. When we FINALLY got our food. Our $13 queso was cold congealed cheese whiz, in a TINY cup! I ordered a hot dog and fries, my "all beef dog" was smaller than a piece of breakfast sausage. The fries, FROZEN! My husband got the French dip ($19) which was luke warm at best. And his side of fries (and additional $4) were frozen to. We couldn't even complain to our server since, again, we never saw her. The worst part is, they can't even blame it on being busy as there were empty tables all around--now we know why! Overall we spent nearly $60 for the worst meal of my life! Definitely disappointed we didn't wait in the line at Sal's the pizzeria across the street. This experience definitely put us in a bitter mood and ruined the day. Stay far far away!

Horrible service and food, didn't get my food for over an hour, the waitresses had a bad attitude in the atmosphere was loud with a lot of bees.tenders came with ketchup all over them

A steak and cheese sandwich with a clump of unmelted cheese in the middle.  Two thumbs down
David E.

Hard pass!!! Highly disappointed I did not read reviews before going here! Started by ordering the mojito special to go along with their hot pretzel appetizer. The mojito was by far the worst drink I've ever tasted. No flavor at all and tasted like straight club soda with a few sprigs of mint in it. The pretzel with a beer/cheese dip and mustard dip was mediocre at best. I tried the steak and cheese sandwich with au jus, but was very disappointed in it. Steak was tough and I had a big chunk of barely melted cheese in the middle of the bun. The waitress did her best in a tough situation. She had to know that the food was awful but had to sell it anyway.

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Great spot for lunch! Staff is friendly and kind. Even though they were busy we were well taken care of. Food was great.

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Don't waste your time. Takes 20 minutes until they even acknowledge you. Worst service horrible food

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Tourist trap, burgers and dogs at high prices. Food was ok and people were nice. Casual atmosphere

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Food was lousy and overpriced. Ambience was nice and our server was nice but I wouldn't come back here or recommend it to anyone.

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