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    4.9 (27 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Michelle C.

    I love this place. Be careful you don't miss it and drive right by. So warming and inviting inside with great service. Every thing is homemade including the sauces. Local cheese and vegetables. We had a berry danish which was by far the best danish I have ever eaten. Cheap too! In the finger lakes? This is a must stop!

    Here is a must stop while in Hector. Great ambiance and the staff was super friendly. House made grape juice and BBQ sauce were both amazing. We got the French toast, quiche, breakfast biscuit sandwich, and the hot mess. The French toast and quiche were top tier. We sat out side and it was a beautiful day. Highly recommend stopping by here on your next trip.

    Shanique R.

    Focaccia French toast? Sign me up! This place is what we would call a hole in the wall serving up amazing food! It is very unassuming located right off the highway but we were blown away not only by the food but by the service. The staff was so friendly and kind and ensured we had everything we needed. We had the focaccia French toast which was a 12/10 and the breakfast sandwich which was an 11/10. Idk when I'll ever be back in this area but if I ever am I shall be back.

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    This place was simply amazing! My wife and I came up for a long weekend - it was our first time up in the Finger Lakes. Outside of the great hiking, waterfalls, and wine, this place was the highlight. Fresh pies and treats constantly coming out of the open kitchen. Amazing smoked trout and eggs for breakfast! Definitely stop here for breakfast.

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    Mary T.

    We almost missed this little gem as we travelled to Lodi for a weekend away. I ordered the ginger marinated fried chicken thighs (gf) and they were delicious. Hubby ordered the pulled pork and it was also good. Nice smokey flavor. We also got a whoopie pie and coconut custard pie for dessert...also delicious. Very nice people working the counter. I highly recommend!

    Kelly B.

    Yummy! Lots of fantastic options. A little unassuming from the outside but the inside is perfect. Simple, great food, attentive employees! The hot chocolate was pretty dang good! Have 4 stars inside of 5 as I wished it had listed which dishes were GF.

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    Melanie C.

    Love, love, love that we have the honor of Jen and Stan over in Hector now! They bring their upscale, down home cooking to the wonderful Seneca Lake wine trail. Not to be missed!

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    Bill M.

    We stopped here for lunch between wineries. The food was amazing! Even though it was right on 414, I felt like most people inside were locals. This is definitely a hidden gem. I ordered the Mexican pinto bean soup and a salad. My wife ordered the pork sandwich and a biscuit. We skipped the baked goods as we didn't want to be too full for drinking wine, but everything on display looked great. They are dog friendly but she stayed in the car because it was too cold and we wanted to sit inside. We will definitely return!

    Casey J.

    This place is unreal. The food is clearly made with care and intention by someone who has a great eye for quality. It's creative, original, and SO good. I cant recommend this place enough. We dined in for breakfast (delicious--get the focaccia French toast) and took a banana bread pudding to go and absolutely devoured it. It took us 3 minutes to finish. I am going to lick the plate now.

    Rebecca K.

    Here was right across the highway from our airbnb, so we had to stop for a pre-winery breakfast during our trip! If you weren't staying in the area or if you hadn't heard about it before, it's fairly easy to miss when driving on the highway. But we're glad we stopped in! Here is a cute little restaurant, featuring a large counter where you place your order and a large enough seating area. It's pretty no nonsense in terms of decorations, but it fits with the vibe. We visited on a Saturday morning, but it wasn't too busy and we had no issues finding a seat after we placed our order at the counter. The menu is decently large considering the size of the restaurant, and it was hard to decide on my meal! Everything is made with fresh ingredients and made in house (including all the bread), and they focus on classics with a slight twist. I ultimately decided on the focaccia French toast, which was accompanied by a berry compote and whipped cream. I was intrigued by the base of focaccia (especially since it was homemade), and I was happy that it wasn't overly decadent or filling. It may have benefited from maybe one other flavor in the compote or in another topping, but overall, I was pleased. My husband went for the breakfast sandwich on focaccia with bacon, which he enjoyed. Similarly, he was intrigued by the focaccia as the bread, and he said it worked really well. The garlic potatoes were a nice addition, as well! We both enjoyed drip coffee with our meals, which was standard but good. Before we left, we wound up purchasing a day-old focaccia (discounted!) to enjoy back at our airbnb with dinner. Love that they sell their homemade products, and love that they offer a discount for "older" sells (you would have never known the bread was a day old)! Overall, we're glad we stumbled upon Here for breakfast during our trip, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a solid homemade meal before hitting the wineries!

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    Here in Hector is a great spot for delicious brunch/lunch/BBQ. We make regular trips there from Ithaca. Great folks too!

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    Great views from the open tables. The food was lovely, the service attentive. The closeness of nature made unforgettably our meal there.

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    7 months ago

    We love going to breakfast at "Here". Lots of delicious choices to eat and all are served by especially friendly people.

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    Great food! Locally sourced ingredients and homemade baked goods. Perfect little brunch spot.

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