Such a cute little bake shop in the north country! Can be very difficult to find classy…read moreestablishments in the area but this bakery has it all. Cute decor, excellent coffee, and yummy treats that vary daily. Make sure to come earlier in the day as things sell out quickly!

Anastasia's Bakery is a hidden gem, nestled into the countryside a mere 10 miles from Potsdam. Not…read moreonly are the coffee and espresso drinks wonderful, but her desserts and pastries are truly exquisite. I have the privilege of knowing Anastasia personally, and I can say without hesitation that her baked goods are the best I've ever had... It's no wonder she graduated at the top of her class from Paul Smiths College. Especially noteworthy are the lemon pound cake, fruit tartlets, and cinnamon buns. She is also an insanely talented cake decorator and pulls out all the stops to make sure her customers are happy. While her bakery will be temporary closed while she is starting her family, I have no doubt her business will continue to thrive when she returns.

We loved this charming coffee house - it's down close to the water and was very busy! Lots of…read morechoices for treats, and all looked delicious. If I could, I'd have ordered on of each! Coffee was great (as was my (one!) treat). Staff were friendly and provided great service. Outside, for nice weather, is an enjoyable patio, full of people having conversations. What a nice find in Prescott!

We were waved in when they opened at 9 am. We both had eggs Benedict which was well prepared. The…read moremeal included hash browns and, amusingly to me, about 1.5 Tablespoons of canned fruit cocktail as a side. I had a ginger cookie which had excellent flavor but a very hard almost dog biscuit like texture. The rhubarb bar got a big thumbs up from the person who had it. Service was very warm and friendly.

If you're craving something sweet, look no further! Sweet Margaret's has the best boba and macarons…read moreI've ever had. The owner is so incredibly sweet and the desserts are phenomenal. Highly recommend!

I botched an order for my daughter's birthday, and the owners at Sweet Margaret went to great…read morelengths to help me out! AND the 50 macarons for the birthday girl and her housemates were gorgeous, delicate, and absolutely delicious. Terrific shop, great sweets, and lovely people -- they bring a lot to the area and I hope we can all support them and other local busineses during COVID and beyond!

enjoyed the cones, but are overpriced, good selection of flavors and samples to try. busy in the…read moresummer

Arrived at Scoops at 8:47PM to a closed stand while folks were still sitting outside eating their…read moreice cream. Knocked on the window to ask what time they closed, and the young girl working (high school) said "9:00". I looked at her a bit puzzled and said it wasn't 9:00 yet. She responded by saying "a lot of the workers are in high school, and we start closing before 9:00 so we can get out of here." I kindly but with a bit of frustration explained that's not how business hours work, and that I felt it was poor customer service. She looked at me like I had three heads, said "OK thank you" and closed the window. The woman sitting eating her ice cream looked at me and shook her head. I shook my head in agreement and walked to Stewart's where the girl working served me with no attitude and a smile.

So glad to have been tipped off about this place by a local! Hugely popular but tiny ice cream…read moreplace where they only have one machine. As a result, every day is a different flavor. Today's was a peach/vanilla twist. Lemme tell you, this was the most delicious ice cream I have eaten in a long time. Creamy, flavorful and served with a smile. Get there early as the line can get really long, but since the only options seem to be cup, cone, shake or hot fudge sundae, decisions are made quickly and the line moves. No photo, as I dove into it quickly.

Donnelly's Soft Serve is easily one of the most unique ice cream stands I've ever been to -- and…read moretotally worth the detour if you're anywhere near Saranac Lake. We made the short drive up from Ampersand Bay Resort to sweeten up a Sunday night before our big hike to Mt. Marcy, and Donnelly's didn't disappoint. What makes it so unique? Simplicity. This place runs with the "In-N-Out" model -- do a few things and do them well. Your only decision is cup or cone, and what size. The real twist (pun intended) is that they offer one flavor combo per day, served as a twist. That's it. No exceptions. It's kind of got that "Soup Nazi" vibe from Seinfeld -- so be sure to check their Facebook page to see the daily flavor before you go. On our visit, the flavor was Chocolate twisted with Vanilla -- classic and crowd-friendly, which worked well for our small but mighty hiking crew. The night before, though, was Chocolate & Peppermint, which I probably would've vetoed. Honestly, I'd love to see them offer two flavors per night to avoid that scenario -- but hey, the place was busy, even on a cool, overcast evening, so clearly their model works. Another standout feature? The shape. Most soft serve comes with a tall spiral and a little point on top. Donnelly's? Not even close. Their cones are round and a bit flat on top -- totally different. At first I thought, "Why?" but it actually works. It gives the cone a nice texture and may even help slow down melting. Whatever the reason, it adds to the charm. The vibe is classic small-town ice cream stand. Tiny building, nostalgic energy, no frills -- just good ice cream and friendly service. The staff couldn't have been nicer -- welcoming in that warm, small-town way that makes you want to support the place even more. Parking was easy out front, and even though the line was steady, it moved quickly. Bottom line: If you're in the area, Donnelly's is a must-stop. Just don't forget to check that daily flavor before you make the drive!

Nancy helped us decide on flavors for our two-tier wedding cake and four dozen cupcakes, and…read moreeverything was amazing! Our wedding was in August, and she was on top of doing whatever she could to prevent melting. We had so many compliments on our cake and cupcakes, especially from our immediate families from Long Island/NYC, and they were very surprised we found such high quality baking up north - but Nancy is from Queens so she knows what she is doing! We can't wait to go back to the ADKs for our anniversary and get another delicious cake from Lake Flour Cakery!

We went for the edible cookie dough, and it was perfect! Good thing I don't live around here…read moreotherwise I would eat it every day

A nice local spot for dessert! When it's busy it's a bit tight inside so expect a line and there's…read moreno space to eat inside. However, there are a ton of flavors of ice cream, sundaes, snow cones, toppings and candy! Even in a winter day this place was busy! They give a hefty portion too!

I can't say enough great things about this place. Riley's Bakery is a staple of Cornwall's downtown…read morecommunity and easily one of my favourite lunch stops. The only complaint I can think of is if you show up between 11:30am and 12:30pm, there is a good chance the line will be backed out the door. On this particular occasion I made it right around 11:30 am and I only had 4 people in front of me in line. The bakery is run by the same two people day in and day out, Rob and Anna. They can come off a bit standoffish at first but nothing could be further from the truth. Rob spoke to all 4 people ahead of me and even knew some of them by name and things going on in their lives. On this visit I had a cup of Chicken Gumbo and a Turkey Sandwich. The Gumbo was full of sausage and veggies and had a nice flavour to it. The sandwiches however really are the star of the show here as Chuck pointed out. The bread was so fresh it was still warm. And the turkey piled about 3 inches thick. I opted to add cheddar cheese for the bargain price of $0.50 bringing the price to $6 for the soup and sandwich. An unbelievable bargain! Not only would I recommend Riley's bakery but would consider it a necessary stop if you visit Cornwall. You won't be disappointed.

I love sandwiches, when I've heard of this place I was excited and couldn't wait to go, but I had…read morehuge expectations. I'm a fan of Di Rienzo in Ottawa and so I knew I would be hard to satisfy. This place is tha bomb! The bread is so good, a little touch of sweet in it, the owner is funny and diligent. Great dessert as well! If they were open at night I would be there twice a week!