Jive Cafe

This is a very interesting restaurant. Decor is unique - all the dining areas are in a covered but…read moreopen garden setting with lots of plants and flowers. There's a live band at least earlier in the evening. We were there on a Wednesday with a prefix menu - farm to table veggie meal with option of adding grilled chicken. On the night we were there they also had a silent auction going to raise funds for a health clinic. Food was very good, great presentation - delicious creamy cucumber soup, mushroom quinoa and peach upside down cake (at $44 and $50 with chicken it was quite reasonable). Fantastic dining environment. Will definitely come here again on our next trip here.

Beautiful place with the nicest servers and delicious food! Such a great concept, combining a…read morerestaurant with a plant nursery. It makes for a very serene and peaceful experience. Their plants are stunning and they have such a great variety.

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Nicolettas Italian Cafe

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Very nice ambiance, great service, good wine list. Solid Italian meal…read more I had the chicken Marsala wich was plentiful and well done the wife had linguini with clams also very well done

The restaurant had an inviting interior and good jazz background music. The food portions were…read morequite large and came out quickly. The Italian bread was fresh, warm and very tasty. There were many shrimp in the Scampi along with fresh asparagus, broccoli, spinach, capers and garlic. The chicken was cooked perfectly and tender. The sauce was delicious. The owner was very pleasant and nice to deal with.

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Capresso Coffee Bar

3.7(42 reviews)

14.4 mi

Lovely shop, excellent latte, very friendly service!…read more Happily surprised by this gem on a Saturday morning

Horrible. Ordered a cortado for $6.50, really??? Outrageous. Ambiance was dark and dank. Better…read moreoptions nearby.

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La Patisserie Normande

4.5(50 reviews)

43.4 mi

Stopped in ad hoc while in Windham. They had the best macarons that I've ever had. Looking forward…read moreto stopping in a few more times while I'm staying in Windham

AMAZING operation run by one man, the inimitable Antoine. I would fight someone for one of his…read morepastries. The selection rotates from day to day, but he will make custom orders (like wedding cakes) if you request in advance. This shop is what you would expect in France: no frills, traditional wood & glass cabinets, no unnecessary frosting or decorations on the pastries--just deliciousness. Stop in whenever you can. The only thing to note is that Antoine only accepts cash and Venmo, no credit cards, so be prepared to pay and pay well for his hard work.

Brownie cake with merengue frosting. What a delightful treat. I thought it was great, and I don't even like chocolate.

Blueberry cobbler, coconut traditional macaroons and the special lime macaroons which make me drool.

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This is the cake we were promised

Cafe Marguerite

4.9(35 reviews)

38.2 mi

I really really like the food & the coffee, even the simple salad tastes delicious. I am…read morepleasantly surprised and I will definitely be coming back for more! Food is very good! Service is friendly! Ambience is simple and cosy, could be lovelier with some warm torches!

A lovely little cafe with a wonderful staff and the perfect menu. We stopped two days in a row…read moreduring our weekend in the Catskills. It seems like you could get almost everything you need right here. They offered sweet morning pastries, there was a selection of cakes and desserts to bring back to our accommodations for later, and they offered a cooked breakfast and lunch (and brunch!) menu. The coffee was great, and we took some beans home. If you live locally, I read that they also offer free used coffee grinds to take home to your garden. My favorite part of the cafe, is that the donut flavors rotate, making things very interesting. I absolutely loved my little lemon poppyseed donut, but when the warm cinnamon sugar ones came right out of the oven, they absolutely stole the show. The burger for lunch was delightful, and the quiche was quite lovely as well. Highly recommend stopping in, no matter the occasion you will leave feeling refreshed with a wonderful bite to eat.

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The Local Bird

4.6(5 reviews)

4.0 mi

People who care about coffee unsurprisingly make superlative coffee. Thank god this place is here!…read moreWish they had more than just poor-over but beggars can't be choosers and it seems you go begging in cooperstown. Love the cute store as well.

Staff were very nice; had a wonderful chai latte and there were all kinds of fun gifts and items to…read moreperuse! A wonderful space worth stopping into when I'm Cooperstown!

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Hardball Cafe

2.2(151 reviews)

4.0 mi

Great food And service for our party of 50, definitely recommend!…read moremy son and the team had a great time and as a mama bear seeing that was all I could ask for. We had caitlin as our waitress and she was amazing and added to the great atmosphere

Horrible management and service, food is all frozen , no wonder its a ghost town now.read more

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Butterfields Cafe

4.3(210 reviews)

46.8 mi

Service-10 everyone is so sweet and kind Food- 10, always…read moregood and always something new to try! Ambiance- 10 it's a very warm and welcoming environment. I always have a good time! I've been there so many time, they never disappoint.definitely worth the try!!

The staff goes out of their way to be friendly, helpful, and accommodating. My husband and I…read morestopped off for takeout breakfast and we really enjoyed our meals: he had The Early Bird and I had the Vegetable Omelet. Both were delicious, fresh, and healthy options. Coffee is good, not great. What a cute little nook to eat - adorable with a nice little garden ambiance. We will certainly be back again when we pass through the area.

One special they had- roasted red pepper road house. Delicious10/10!

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Valerie’s

4.5(2 reviews)

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This place is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend…read moresupporting this local business. The owner and her kids are so charming. The drinks are honestly fantastic and the food is too. I'd highly recommend this cafe/bakery to anyone, especially those who like to support our local businesses in the area.

New spot open on main street, across from Community Bank. Staff is very friendly. Good variety of…read moredesserts, and good deals on soup and sandwiches. For $10 you can get a cup of soup, and a sandwich. Tried the french onion with provolone cheese and croutons this week. Warms you right up. Have no had the chance to try their bakery items or coffee, but seems like a cute little shop to grab coffee and a pastry from. Variety of coffee, believe there is a specialty brew everyday that switches up, and each flavor they have posted about so far sounds intriguing. They do have a Facebook page where they post frequently, and answer your messages promptly.

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Upstate Bar and Grill

3.8(318 reviews)

3.1 mi

One word - excellent. Food was excellent…read moreService was great Prices are fair Ambiance sports bar Recommend yes

We were seated quickly, and our server started off strong--she was friendly, attentive while taking…read moreour order, and offered great suggestions. She offered to bring out a couple dipping sauces for our fries, and I asked for the bourbon jelly, which she was willing to do. That initial interaction set a great tone. The food itself was very good--both burgers were delicious. Unfortunately, after we placed our order, the service dropped off completely. We waited about an hour for our food, with no check-ins, no water refills, and no acknowledgment of the delay, even though our server walked past our table multiple times. At one point, I had to get up and find someone to talk to. I asked a man near the front for a manager, explained we had been waiting an hour, and pointed out our table. No one ever came over afterward to follow up. We were later told there was a large party, which is understandable--but that's not something customers or servers can control. A simple check-in or acknowledgment would have made a big difference. Instead, we were told we "should have said something," despite no one coming to the table. At the end, we waited again for the check, and when my daughter calmly tried to explain our frustration, the server spoke over her and said, "I'm almost 50--I've been doing this since I was 17," which came across as rude and unprofessional. The food was good, but the lack of communication, attentiveness, and management involvement made this a disappointing experience.

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Jean W.

2 years ago

The Cafe Is One Of My Favorite Places To Go To Enjoy A Casual Lunch With A Friend. The Reuben Is Outstanding !! Excellent Food And Customer Service !! read more

Randie V.

3 years ago

Best breakfast sandwich around! The size just makes it that much better! Such a gem hidden away!

Elizabeth D.

8 years ago

Great breakfast and lunch options. Very fast and extremely friendly. Highly recommend

Shannon R.

8 years ago

Always has tasty food and friendly service.

Ben D.

3 years ago

Poor service by annoying skinny girl.

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