came here for our lunch after a lovely salt cave and spa experience and was not disappointed. we had a lot of ladies but the service was great and prompt. it is definitely a lunch type spot with more sandwiches and salads on the list. but that is exactly what we needed and it hit the spot. their veggie soup was also delicious. the restaurant itself is also super cute. plus it was a beautiful day so one of the doors was open and it brought in fresh air. would come back for sure! read more

Cute cafe in center of what appears to be the main street in Ellicotville. Large coffee bar menu un addition to soups sandwhiches and salads Employees were all very friendly. Our sandwhiches were a nice size and fresh It was pretty loud with an echo inside and one server was startingly loud speaking and banging thungs behind the coffee counter...which is why I'm taking stars away Parking lot, clean restrooms What we tried: HOUSE - On sunflower with cheddar, goat cheese, avacado and tomato BANGING - Cheddar, pepper jack, apples, bacon and mayo on sunflower My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality + 1 Presentation +.5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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We visited during a busy July 4th weekend for breakfast around 10am. This place was busy and there was no system to being seated or served (no front of house). There's 2 doors and people coming in from both directions making a mad scramble for any open seats. We saw people waiting for 20 minutes, without a waiter/waitress, and people who walked right-in and immediately got service. If this place was properly managed this would be a 5 star rating. They have a variety of mixed breakfast drinks, smoothies and breakfast food. I got 2 eggs, homefries, bacon and toast. My wife got a sausage breakfast burrito. The food was honestly really great! We also got coffee but refills were hard to come by. Our server was working hard, so I don't blame him, but the place was just too chaotic. Since this is a tourist destination with frequent surges in population these issues shouldn't exist. Your sit down breakfast options in town are limited so give it a try! read more

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Delicious and friendly. We got there around 9:10a on a Saturday and the place was hopping. We were able to grab the last tab,e in the place before it got even busier. Thankfully while we waited for our drinks and food, there wonderful local pictures all around to enjoy. We were taken care of by Jen and she was great. I had the angry burrito and it was delicious. The aioli had a good spice to it that just made me lick the plate clean. My friend had the LA French toast and goodness it looked so good. Sadly I didn't get any pictures because we were so hungry as soon as the food sat down, it was gone. read more

Great food, ambiance, and drink selection! I did go in the off season for skiing, so people who had an issue with the service in the past could have had a different experience than me. There is a sign clearly stating it is open seating. I was also immediately greeted and asked if I was eating there or getting something to go. I decided to eat there and got the breakfast combo, and it was so much food for a good price -- $13.75. The sourdough everything bagel toast was delicious, and the home fries with onions were very refreshing for a potato side. The bacon was so so good with a country ham taste. I love all the artwork of the local area for sale throughout the shop as well. read more

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Just ate there yesterday and got horrible food poisoning. So sick today. Can't even keep water down.

Great experience! They accommodated our party of 11 for a bachelorette. Service was fast and the employees are super friendly. The inside of the shop is so so cute. Everyone's meals came as ordered with no issues. Coffee cups stayed filled and hot. I personally Enjoyed the chai tea latte so much, fun mugs a perk. A great stop on our weekend in EVL! read more

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Let me preface this by saying I frequent Katy's often because my work is just down the street, so my review is based on multiple visits but I'm just sharing some standout points. Atmosphere: It's a cute shop with sturdy decorative chairs and tables. Menu boards are easy to read behind and above the cash registerss if you are just dropping by for an espresso or quick bakery case item. They do have sit down service, you just seat yourself and one of the girls will drop a menu at your table, take your order and deliver your food. All congenially. Service: A lot of people complain the service is slow. First, there are only one or two girls running the whole front at a time on any given day. And they are whipping up lattes, smoothies and keeping up with their tables the best they can. The food is made to order, so it takes a bit of time. If you need to, you can always call ahead and do a pick up order so it's ready when you request. Food: I've had some misses and some huge hits. The misses are mostly just based on my flavor preferences, so no star loss for that. Some of my favorites are the bagels, toasted just right and actually covered in delicious butter. (Sometimes I get a side of bacon to add on to them.) Their breakfast wrap is full of flavor and I love getting a side of breakfast potatoes with cheese, peppers and spinach. So good. For lunch, my top pick is the basic grilled cheese, add on tomato and bacon. Chedder, provolone, fresh tomato slices and decadent bacon sandwiched between two buttery griddled slices of sunflower bread. (Chef's kiss!) Overall: Katy's is a great stop for a healthy (or in my case, mostly not) lunch and an awesome beverage. (If its available, get yourself a Frosted Sugar Cookie White Mocha, made with your choice of milk. It's fantastic.) Sometimes the wait might be a little long but the quality in what they produce is well worth it. Don't miss out on this little gem in Ellicottville. read more

Katy's Cafe - Basic grilled cheese on sunflower bread with tomatoes and bacon added. - Cafes Near Me - Ellicottville, New York

Great food we love because it is so convenient to get to from our house it has good food I love the la cinnamon toast

A pretty good lunch stop. The cafe has a small indoor seating area and some outdoor seating. Service was pretty good- a very friendly busboy helped clean up a table outside for us, and the food came reasonably quickly. The sandwiches were OK- decent size but not much flavor unfortunately. I had the chicken panini and it was decent but bland. There are not a lot of options in town so its not a bad choice, but also nothing memorable. read more

I would come here just for the sandwiches for Breakfast. The coffee is good, if you order orange juice it's not natural it comes from a bottle. The corned beef hash was not good it tasted like it came from a can. The service was ok they were super busy with only 2 of them so it kinda is what it is. It's a regular type of cafe wasn't noisy or crazy which is nice for the morning time. read more

Terrible service from start to end. A friend and I stood at the register to order and waited about 5 minutes as employees walked back and forth without so much as a "hello, we'll be with you in a moment". Someone else got in line behind us and the employees who'd been walking past us the whole time immediately looked over our shoulders to address them and cash them out. What? I don't-- whatever. Once they were done the employee looked at us still standing there and said "have you been helped?" to which we replied "no". Apparently they thought we were waiting for an order we'd already placed?? Why would we be standing at the register? Like right in front of it. Wouldn't we have stepped to the side to wait for our food? Weird assumption but ok. The employees apologized, blamed it on each other, took our order, and instructed us to seat ourselves at a table wherever we liked. We went outside. One employee brought my coffee out along with cream and sugar, but no silverware. I waited a minute thinking she'd come back but no. I went inside to get one myself from the other employee as the one who brought the coffee out was nowhere to be found. A little less than 10 minutes later the first employee brought our food out and said she'd be back with napkins. It was a slightly messy sandwich so I didn't want to start until I had those napkins. So I wanted. And waited. And waited. My friend was now half done with their sandwich. Finally I got up and went back in and she was talking to the other employee while lackadaisically gathering things for her tables, including our napkins. She saw me and said "oh I'm coming with those napkins" so I reached out my hand and said well I came in for the spoon figured I'd come in for the napkins too. "Spoon?" she asked? "Yeah you brought me the coffee and I had nothing to stir it with" and she joked "that's what fingers are for!" Not funny. So I went back out, ate my sandwich (which was very good - hence the 2 stars) and when she came back around she asked if I wanted more coffee. I said sure. It never came. She came back eventually and we asked for the check, and I added "I won't be needing that coffee anymore" and she said "oh I was brewing some to give it to you to-go" (yeah right) and I said "well I can't really take it with me on the motorcycle, so..." The whole experience was annoying. I probably won't go back. read more

Katy's Cafe - Turkey sandwich on croissant and a cup of coffee - Cafes Near Me - Ellicottville, New York

The food was fantastic. I got the Chute panini, and it was awesome. The artichoke soup was also very good. Service was excellent. The ambience is really nice as well. Couldn't recommend it enough! read more

Katy's Cafe - Lunch Menu with salads and deli options. - Cafes Near Me - Ellicottville, New York

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Five Star all the way. From appetizers to entrée, bourbon to wine, everything was superb. The service was friendly and attentive. Fine dining at its finest in Ellicottville. We have been coming here for decades. Everything is super tasty and the atmosphere is jovial. read more

The service was lacking, panini soggy. Just not a great experience at all. Broken thing bits of potato chips as the side. I'm sure there's better in ellicottville read more

Cute place in downtown Ellicottville with fresh options for breakfast and lunch. We stopped for a quick lunch after a morning of skiing. It was my first time here and there was the option of a carry out counter or casual table service. There were a decent amount of tables so seating wasn't an issue. They had a lot of breakfast and lunch options and we had the choice to order from either. We opted for lunch and had a strawberry and spinach salad with chicken and a salad and sandwich combo. The food came out quickly and was healthy and fresh. The server knew exactly what was in ever dish and they offered gluten free options, which was a huge plus. Server was quick and friendly too. read more

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Great breakfast spot, would definitely go back. Was very impressed with the seasonal lattes & the food was fabulous. Typical breakfast dinner menu. We went on a Sunday morning in December around 10-11 and didn't have a problem getting a table read more

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Katy's Cafe is a cute spot for lunch or breakfast right in the heart of Ellicottville. We were staying directly across the street and headed here for lunch after getting settled in, and also grabbed coffees here before heading home the next morning. Overall, A-OK is a 100% accurate description of the spot. Pros: dog friendly, large patio (we found spots on a Saturday right at noon), large menu selection of paninis/wraps/salad, and the convenient location. There will likely be something everyone will enjoy here. Our pup loved hanging out on their patio and watching the hustle and bustle. Cons: wait staff was attentive and fast but definitely rushed and blatantly annoyed with my questions, no alcohol, very little flavor or seasoning on either sandwich, and the coffee drinks we tried the next morning were essentially undrinkable (my iced coffee had nearly the exact same after taste as the hotel coffee). I want to come back in the future and try breakfast since it seems like many of the great reviews reference that. Overall, I think it is a fine option for lunch in E-ville! read more

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Katy's Cafe is a cute and cozy cafe located right in Ellicottville. After a hike, I was starving and needed something that would really hit the spot. This place definitely did that! They serve typical lunch items but it looks like their most common item is their paninis. I was really impressed when I bit into my pesto panini which came with grilled chicken, tomato, provolone cheese, and pesto. My fiancé got the firecracker and it was really good too! There was also a nice cheese pull. I deducted one star because I wish my panini was warmer. They are currently offering outside and inside dining so that is a plus. We brought our dog so we opted to sit outside. All their tables have umbrellas attached so you won't be sitting in the heat. read more

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Now I will be posting a photo that LOOKS pretty great... however...this was literally the worst French toast I've ever had. Katy's is the thing that comes up first if you're in Ellicottville and want breakfast so we tried it. It was not clear if you should seat yourself or not and it was pretty crowded so we stood in line only to find we should have taken a table. We were promptly served once seated. The coffee was ok. We both got the LA French toast with a side of bacon. They came relatively quickly. I don't know who made this "French toast". It looks deceptively nice but the bread is dryAF. Like it briefly touched some milk and egg I guess. But not for more than a second. It was a challenge to eat and I'm Not sure I can describe it to you if you've never had dry French toast... but we were starving after spending the previous evening climbing and zip lining so we powered through as much as we could. The bacon was also undercooked and we had to leave behind some chunks of inedible raw fat. Pretty unpleasant dining experience though the staff were very attentive so I give them that. Do not get the "French toast" try something safer. read more

Katy's Cafe - "French toast" quotes on purpose. Dry. Terrible. - Cafes Near Me - Ellicottville, New York

Great service, the food was absolutely delicious and they met the needs of our large party perfectly. Good food & coffee. Clean and nice bathroom too! read more

Katy's Cafe - Dont let my buddy in the front fool you. He had a great time and enjoyed his food like everyone else in the group. - Cafes Near Me - Ellicottville, New York

I cannot attest to the food, but I can to the quality of service. A friend and I went in to grab a bite as we headed out, on our way back home. We walked in and up to the counter to order, it wasn't very busy, there were several empty tables. There were 3 girls behind the counter and not one acknowledged us. They were walking back and forth, I'm assuming fulfilling orders and what not, but a simple hello, we'll be right with you would have sufficed. We waited about 7 minutes and decided to leave and go elsewhere. So, I have no idea as to whether or not the food/coffee would have been good or not, as no one ever approached us or even looked at us. read more

Went for breakfast and coffee. Breakfast was just ok, nothing special. Coffee was mediocre. I don't have much notable to say about this place. Just ok. read more

Just a great local diner with great atmosphere and menu. I recommend the Tannenbam panini and why not add some eggs on top. I loved it! Just a creative Croque Madam! read more

Katy's Cafe - Tannenbam with egg on top. It's a perfect brunch sandwich. - Cafes Near Me - Ellicottville, New York

Service was atrocious: took forever to get drinks and almost an hour for our food. Quality of food was disgusting: fruit bowl was inedible, breakfast wrap was soggy, wet, poorly wrapped, and quality of the ingredients was mediocre. Mocha was 5/10. read more

Stopped by on a busy morning between Xmas and New Years. Delicious breakfast, tasty dark roast coffee, smiling barista, best deal in town!

Cute Diner like Cafe right in downtown EllicottVille. Friendly staff. Cute spaced out tables. Yummy food. French toast, potatoes and tea all for $20! read more

Katy's Cafe - Spacious dining room! - Cafes Near Me - Ellicottville, New York

Over all amazing service except a few things looked at tasted a little of but amazing service and the food came quick but if you didn't drink your chocolate milk in time it looks nasty after I got the LA French toast and I have to say it's good but a little hard to eat because it fills you up quick I also got the fruit bowl some fruits tasted a little weird but our service was nice and so was our server read more

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Popped in before hitting the ski lodge with some friends for a caffeine boost and that was definitely the right call. They had all your standard coffee and tea offerings, but some fun choices as well. I had the raspberry cheesecake latte, which was delicious! Sweet, but not too sweet and perfectly blended, this drink is something I probably shouldn't have too often, but would certain enjoy again. Others in my group at the Dirty Chocolate Chai and really enjoyed that as well. read more

A real treasure to find in Ellicottville N Y, generous hospitality and respect is over the top and much appreciated. Jenna gave me time to enjoy my coffee and make my choice for breakfast. The ham steak eggs , potatoes were truly delicious. I included onions and bell peppers in my potatoes which were very nicely sautéed. Come enjoy the hospitality and delicious food and the humor of the people who do not tip. read more

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Coffee was mediocre - but more importantly, was the rude attitude of the servers. After ordering toast, 2 specialty drinks and 2 coffees, we sat down to have our breakfast. After approximately 25 minutes we were told we could not stay because we didn't order enough to warrant occupying a table. Mind you, others were lingering over the empty plates and we were still in the middle of our coffees extremely bad business practice - next time I'll go somewhere where you can sit and enjoy your coffee and know that your business is appreciated. read more

Great place for Southern cooked food. Add to that, it's priced correct and on the underside of medium priced. It's a local favored and stays very busy.. Parking can be a problem at peak hours for breakfast and lunch. read more

The House Grilled Cheese Panini is well worth the reasonable price and the sunflower bread only added to the deliciousness! We all loved our food and blueberry tea! Highly recommend, place could be a little cleaner. read more

Just passing through Ellicottville, ny and we all needed to eat... great place, family, & friendly restaurant I ate a roasted chicken panini with roasted red peppers and some chips on the side I asked for the soup of the day but it wasn't done yet, no fries nor pickles ‍ but it's okay..... read more

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Waited for 15 min to order. Waited an hour for food. Not enough staff to accommodate customers.

Upon arrival, the food not only looked delicious, but also tasted amazing. The wait staff was very kind and pleasant. The inside is very cozy and the furniture is super cute. I would totally recommend coming here. read more

My husband and I were staying in Elicottville for the week and we were looking for a good breakfast spot on a Friday morning. After looking up reviews, we were drawn to Katy's because of their promise of delicious breakfast burritos. The atmosphere is cozy. It looks to be a place for regulars to get together in the morning to read the paper and catch up. I'm afraid we stuck out like a sore thumb. The service was awful, mostly because the waitresses we're spending so much time talking with the regulars. We didn't mind much until my husband had to get up and walk to the bar to get a refill on his coffee after waiting for 10 minutes for someone to come around. The burritos were everything we had hoped for. So delicious! We would come back but next time order our burritos to go so we can get on with our day. read more

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Poor service, bad food. I would NOT recommend. We arrived for a casual lunch after a nice weekend spent in Ellicottville and were all extremely disappointed in almost every interaction. The couple of employees we interacted with were rude and dismissive. I ordered a pumpkin spice latte and tuna wrap. The pumpkin spice latte they made tasted like watery hot chocolate and when I asked for another, it was basically the same with some extra cinnamon spice. The tuna wrap had minimal tuna which was clearly scooped right out of the can- extremely dry and unseasoned. I even asked when ordering if it came with mayo hence tuna SALAD and the woman taking my order said yes. They also didn't make the wrap right when I had asked for banana peppers in it, I had to go back and ask for a side of them. I think the worst of it all was that they didn't apologize or ask if there was anything they could do to make it better when I pointed out the faults (in a very nice way, I may add). The employees should try a little harder, because they all just seemed unpleasant and annoyed to be there: not a welcoming environment. Will not be back. read more

Katy's Cafe - Tuna "salad" wrap. Barely any tuna and what was in there was definitely scooped straight out of the can. Nothing "salad" about it. Very dry. - Cafes Near Me - Ellicottville, New York

very busy, understaffed, took forever people came after us, served before us. second bad experience here. chanced it again because it was the only breakfast open. it was a last resort and bad choice. serves me right. Never again. read more

Amazing breakfast always. Very busy during winter but as a local we are used to it. Order takeout is always a good option if they have no tables available but they do have quite the amazing staff. Quick to get orders in and out of kitchen so wait times are pretty short. Love their cool kat burritos and my daughter loves the power wrap. Food is good all around. read more