Great place to just hang out. Nice beer choices. I had the Rachel sandwich, very good, wife had…read morecaprese sandwich. She liked alot. Jessica our waitress and bartender was assume, not only super friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this place.

Wanted to try this restaurant as it was featured in Facebook Elmira Restaurant group. We had the…read moreMaple Old Fashioned and an Almond Joy iced coffee. Both were delicious. Bar was full of happy patrons at 2:30 an half hour after opening on a Tuesday. Sunday brunch looks amazing can't wait to try the iced coffee flight with the Snickers Belgium waffle and a mimosa flight with an Avocado Toast.

This is not going to be an easy review to write. I have so many conflicting thoughts and…read morefeelings... reviewing a restaurant should never be this dramatic! Seriously though... speaking as someone who was a partner in two restaurants in NYC for 4 years, who does not claim to "know it all" but knows some tricks of the trade... I think they've got great potential and would like to share my thoughts with them. Saying they've "got potential" probably come across as smug, obnoxious, and ridiculous, especially because they've got like 4.6 stars here on Yelp! And that's mainly why I found myself here... Staying in Mansfield for the night, I looked up restaurants that were enroute to our hotel. Some of them had 3 or 3.5 stars and I said "no way." But 4.6 stars with as many reviews as The Farmer's Table has? Absolutely! The atmosphere is a little bit diner but cozy enough and has the farm as a theme. There are some cool design elements, like the steel ceiling, the tables... The bathroom was clean and well stocked, and that's a really good sign that the place is sanitary and organized. The waitress was really, really nice... and we loved that we were in this tiny little town and yet she had this really cool, funky image. Great fingernails! I'm jealous! A tip for her to make service even better... think about sequence of service. Think about the extras that the customer will want with the specific thing they ordered so that they won't have to bother you. If they order something with fries, definitely put ketchup on their table, and do it before the food is delivered. There were also a lot of empty tables with salt shakers, but it's had none. Some customers notice these little things and appreciate a server who anticipates their needs. On the other hand, maybe she was just really slammed busy before we got there. My wife and I waited like 2 minutes for her to take my order and she apologized profusely for having us wait so long for her. I was like, "am I in Manhattan or wut???" She was on point, generally easy to find when we needed her, she was never trying to hide from customers (a huge no-no) and very well-intentioned. Definitely a keeper. The food though... I was surprised we didn't like it very much being the reviews were so good. When I got the check to pay, I asked the server what their most beloved and popular dishes are. She said that ppl order a lot of the prime rib sandwich, and also the cat fish. Incidentally, I had ordered the prime rib sandwich, and my wife had the breaded cat fish. I was expecting a lot more meat on my sandwich, and the bun was just a regular burger bun, but it was ok. It came with 3 slices of pickle and cost $11.90. I was still hungry after that so I finished my wife's catfish 'cuz she gets full easily. I liked the catfish more, but neither of us thought it was anything special. What was special were the prices. The catfish included 2 sides, and it cost less than $14. Being from NYC, it was so refreshing to see pricing that reminded me of year 2000! A burger for $7.85 that's not Burger King? Incredible! But the cole slaw... ewww. I didn't hate it, but I kind of forced myself to eat it even though it had a strange flavor. The sweet potato fries were ok. Everything was basically O.K. I imagine that, if I lived there, I would go pretty regularly cuz it's probably the best thing the neighborhood has in a few square miles, and it's easier and more fun than cooking at home (if you're not a cook and you're busy at work). But I think that some improvement in the food could make the place more of a destination. And a destination could actually bring more business to the surrounding businesses! I can understand if the townspeople want very basic food there, but at least offer a few specials that are fancier, better ingredients, something that stands out and is memorable. I know I'm spoiled coming from NYC... a 4.6 star review in places like Manhattan are different than a 4.6 star review in a small town. But this place has some nice things about it. Take it all the way!

The Farmer's Table was the perfect lunch stop for our road trip. The server was kind and checked on…read moreingredients for us (stay away from the fries/sweet potato fries if you're gluten free). The food came quickly and was absolutely delicious! Cute decor and both large and small tables make the seating great for groups or a smaller party. Highly recommend!

Service is excellent Lise nice and clean. The bathrooms are clean and bigger than the one we used…read moreto. The cinnamon buns in a skillet a very doughy. They ran out of baked potato and it's 4 o'clock on a Sunday. Corn muffin is fresh, but undercooked, and it falls apart soon as you take a bite Loaded hashbrowns very tasty, but the hashbrowns again the cooked. Obviously not paying attention to food that goes out. There was a piece of onion in the loaded hashbrowns. Still love the ambience of all the old antiques love the store and all the employees.

Road trip to Niagara = worth it when you find one of your familiar restaurants! This place was…read moreworth it! We got seated quickly and our server Ashley was helpful. The food the beer and the coca cola cake - all delish! The chicken tender dippers was juicy yet crispy . The Coca Cola cake was the highlight and it was so yum! Ambiance is nice as well, overall a good refreshing break!

This is a cute pub in Elmira Heights, right near Anchor glass. It has a selection of about 8 beers…read moreon tap, including Yuengling. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are dinner specials every day. Great hot dogs, and lots of pickle (get it, Pic for pickle) containing items. They have a pickle section on the menu. I liked their deviled eggs! My husband had a chili dog. The chili sauce is all seasoned meat, not runny at all. It was very tasty. Hot dog was cooked so it was a little brown--perfect in his opinion. I had the fish dinner with a broiled or baked haddock (excellently cooked with Cajun seasoning), coleslaw and Mac & Cheese. The Mac & Cheese was amongst the best I've ever had. Atmosphere in the main area of the pub was nice, dark. There's a lower level that sort of wraps around the main part of the pub (that's a little different) and it has dart boards for those who play darts. Service was excellent. I think there was only 2 waitresses on the night we went. Quiara(pronounced key-R-ra) was excellent and kitchen was prompt. Ok, not as prompt as a place that feeds kids, but pretty darn close!

Great pub bar with really good food. Service is great and fun spin the classic dishes. We have…read morevisited a bunch of times and always have a great experience.

I'm going to dream about the Melrose breakfast sandwich months from now as well as their dirty chai…read morelatte. Don't judge me. This is a place that will spoil other establishments for you. We originally came here because we saw they have gluten-free bagels. And we need someplace to eat safely because of celiac. They made their OG breakfast bagel with a gluten-free one and it was a complete hit with my teen. So much so that we had to come back the next day as well. No complaints from me on doing that.

We stopped by Hound and Mare for breakfast and coffee on our drive back from a weekend in the…read moreFinger Lakes, and it was a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. Clean minimal interiors, service is quick - order and pick up at the counter. There is ample space in the cafe to dine in. I ordered the avocado toast, which came topped with pickled onions and radish. It was fresh, flavorful, and I especially liked the addition of the radish--it's not something I would have thought to add to avocado toast, but it worked really well. I'll definitely remember that idea the next time I make one at home. My husband ordered the egg bagel sandwich with crispy kale. The kale added a nice texture and flavor, although he felt it was a little oily. We also had an Americano and an espresso, both of which were freshly brewed and made for a great start to the drive home. If you're looking for a good breakfast and coffee spot in Ithaca, Hound and Mare is definitely worth a stop.

Amazing coffee, great service! Though the shop was closed, seeing me looking around for a coffee…read moreplace, Conspiracy Coffee's owner kindly offered to make me a coffee. His house blend pour-over coffee was out of this world. Highly recommended! Would definitely stop by again. Thanks!

Not attentive we ordered coffee and then waited 30 minutes!! Before we just left because people…read morethat came in after us ordered ate and left before we even got looked at by the server this place needs more workers or better training

The best BBQ I have had and I am from the south!…read more We tried the Full Texas (has all of the meats) with the potato salad, mac and cheese, cornbread, and a lemon curt tart. The tart was tangy, bright, not too sweet, and the bottom wasn't soggy at all. Excellent! As for the BBQ, all of the meats were so smoky and melt-in-your-mouth flavorful! I wasn't expecting to like the chicken, I typically go for brisket, but the chicken stole the show. It was moist and so full of flavor! Definitely my favorite! Closely followed by the brisket, then the ribs, then the pulled pork, and last, but not least, the chorizo/sausage. I also really liked the chimichurri sauce as well as the addition of pickles and pickled onions. They paired really well with the BBQ. I preferred the golden bbq sauce a over the classic bbq (sweeter and too smoky for me). Honestly didn't love the mac and cheese. It was a bit bland and would not recommend or order this again. However, the BBQ and everything else was so good that it makes up for the faults of the mac and cheese. Cornbread was solid- on the crumblier side and not sweet at all. I prefer my cornbread sweeter, but this was still good cornbread. I was pleasantly surprised by the potato salad on the other hand. I don't like potatoes in general because I find them to be too bland and chronically underseasoned. Much to my surprise, I rather liked this potato salad. I loved the addition of dill and green onions. This was really good with the BBQ. The interior is a bit lackluster and the building is unassuming. Everyone there was really friendly and helpful when deciding what to order though! Overall, I would highly recommend State Eatery! Incredible BBQ!

State Eatery was our final stop in the Finger Lakes before starting the drive home to Baltimore…read moreafter spending the Fourth of July weekend in the area. We were sad to leave, but State Eatery was a great goodbye meal. It's a bakery, bar, and BBQ spot and a really cool space. We were there after a hot, sweaty hike, and ready for some BBQ. Their menu is both classic and eclectic, and we decided to share a little classic BBQ and a little less classic BBQ. We shared the Brisket + Chicken plate, which comes with both proteins, two sides, sauce, and pickles. We chose the mac and cheese and smoked pork + beans for our sides. We also got - under their Meats by the 1/2 Pound section of the menu - their smoked beets?! Full disclosure: I'm from Texas. And I have a lot of strong feelings about brisket. State Eatery's brisket definitely isn't what I'm used to or what I'm craving when I order brisket. It was quite dry, I suspect from a much leaner cut than most Texas spots would use (although at home, you're sometimes asked if you want a slice of lean or fatty). If I'm going to eat brisket, I want a fatty slice. State Eatery's was dry for me, but with sauce was fine. I preferred the chicken, which I thought was very good (smoky with a crispy skin without being overcooked or dry inside). I also enjoyed the beets! I'm a fan of beets, but I've never had them like this and it surprised me. The sides were both good, too! The mac and cheese was made with good pasta and wasn't overcooked or too saucy - and very peppery! The beans with smoked pork were great. I also thought both sauces we had were very good. They also have a bar, so we were able to have some brunch-y cocktails with our BBQ. My husband had their Spanish sangria, which he enjoyed, while I - as slowly as I could - savored my Daytripper Spritz (Matchbook Distilling's Estate Grown Strawberry Amara combined with Prosecco and a touch of lemon juice over ice). The service was great, and they offer indoor and outdoor seating. We wished we could have stayed longer - their indoor bar looked like a great place to watch a World Cup game - but we had to start our drive home. I'd happily return to try more of their food (their choripán - an Argentinian sandwich/street food - was calling my name but we could only order so much since there was just the two of us)!

There is a sign on the door stating that if you wanted fast service you had to request it. I wasn't…read moresure what that meant, but soon found out. It was a super crowded place, and the food was good, the only issue was the speed of service. Total of 2 hours elapsed before we received our food. I'm not sure if the kitchen is so small, that it gets backed up or what. I don't understand how one order can trump another just because you say you are in a hurry. Maybe it makes sense to the locals, but not so much to out of towners. The food was good, but I would not go again simply due to the wait.

Toni's is a favorite of mine when I am in the region. Homestyle cooking in a diner atmosphere…read more Service treats you like family... the ones you like to visit on vacation. Warm, welcoming and fun. Food is made to order. Sooo, pack your patience and enjoy the ambiance of friendly locals sharing stories over a cup of breakfast blend.