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!

Becky's is a family favorite that never disappoints. Generous portions, a huge menu plus the…read morehomemade breads, donuts and potato chips bring us back every time. The staff is fabulous - it's a woman owned and staffed small business. The restaurant is a small, clean place with diner style decor that is cute but not pretentious. We've never had a bad meal there. Enjoy!

It is a small old-fashioned hole in the wall, breakfast and lunch spot. The food is solid, but…read morenothing gourmet. Prices are very low.. Staff is busy but friendly. go for your basic eggs for breakfast and sandwich for lunch and walk out happy.

Great little dinner. Good food decent prices…read more Proprietor loves to break the customers balls. It was fun.

This place was unexpected! In the middle of a neighborhood full of houses... Bam! Diner! This place…read morehas just enough parking around it for the number of seats available. The inside looks like a typical small diner. It's small, having some counter seats and like 6 tables, but it's busy with a steady stream of people eating and at least 2 people waiting to be seated! There's one lady who runs around and waits on all the tables. She deserves some sort of super hero waitress award. The food was top notch diner breakfast... Nothing fancy, but it really hit the spot. The coffee was fresh and strong and hot. It was a perfect fuel for a day of hiking and exploring.

Loved the old school vibe of the diner itself. Old unrestored diner that was made in Paterson NJ…read more Walk in and it was busy!! Counter in front of you with grill on the other side of it and booths against the front windows. Outside seating also. Waitress was excellent. Coffee cam quick and was good. Normal diner breakfast meaning not foofy. Normal eggs potatoes pancakes etc. However they make a great omelet called the Zito........ Omelet w corned beef hash, bacon, and American cheese inside! Never have I had CBH as an omelet filling and never combined w chopped bacon and cheese! It was incredibly good if you're a hash fan. Busy place w lots of action....... It's an d blue collar diner that time forgot that I'm glad I came across!! Waitesss was on point and nice!! Great place!!!!

The food was fantastic, the service was great, but the best part was probably the ambience, this is…read morea quintessential old school diner breakfast for early birds and working men. It was awesome, don't eat in a franchise, eat here with real people.

Had no idea where to stop on our 9 hour ride home from Canada. Thanks to YELP once again...we…read morestopped at "Jen's place" located in rural Nichols, NY just off the highway. The whole brunch was quite a heart warming experience. Salt of the earth people who were so very friendly and instantly love-able. Seven tables in the quaint little restaurant and two outside. All but one large table of 6 were taken. A local couple offered to have us share their table. It was such a sweet gesture. As it turned out a smaller table did open up and was quickly cleared. We sat there. The menu had breakfast and lunch options. Prices were like from the 70's. We opted for basic eggs, toast homefries, sausage and coffee. All was quickly served and coffee refilled. Jen (the owner) was present and as sweet as could be. She seemed to enjoy getting to know her customers. Other patrons were engaging and friendly as well. We were blown away how friendly everyone was. It certainly added to the charm of this little place and made our travels memorable. Not sure the people realize just how special they made us feel. This is truly a hidden gem.

Absolutely a slice of Americana ! Tiny place w super people .. both the staff and the customers…read more Now let's be candid: It's not about the food, which is ok, or the physical structure. It's about the experience . . The people . . The work ethic . . The reason America works. Oh, and the lady taking your order .. THAT's JEN.

Best service ever! Jennie? was absolutely the best friendly, funny, and on spot with service. Food…read morewas great! French toast was delicious!

Great local restaurant. We went for breakfast. Full of locals which is a good sign. The food came…read moreout super fast, even though it was busy. Real people wait staff. Food was good. The views were beautiful.

Standard breakfast plates with AMAZING service. Their corned beef hash is on the salty side but…read moretheir sausage was good with crispy edges. We both agreed their home fries were unseasoned so it's just straight potatoes. Their pancakes were good but half of it was burnt so it was kind of bitter. Also, interior is vintage and gives you a classic diner experience.

Decent food, good service and a super cool retro atmosphere. Although I will say it's a little…read moreweird that all of the partitions are clear...perhaps leftover from the Covid era? The seats in the booths fold down, which I've never seen before and was thought was pretty cool!

We were passing through so we decided to give this place a try based on the reviews…read more It was busy when we arrived but we were able to grab a table right away. The decor was rustic. We ordered and paid at the counter and they brought the food to our table. We ordered three pick-two combo. The sandwiches were average. The chili had way too much chili powder as that's all i could taste. No one finished their chili because of it. The Italian chicken trio soup was too acidy. The corn muffins were cold. I think they would taste better if served hot.

very helpful staff with my wife's soy allergy…read more nice inside deco food was great, I would repeate

Food was great! Parents, consider how picky your kids might be if you're not getting breakfast, but…read morethere is grilled cheese as well as chicken tenders so every age should be able to enjoy this gem hidden away. Service was great, even the other waitress was making sure our food was alright! They definitely make you feel at home! Ambiance was good, at first it looks a little suspicious to the judgmental mind but it's really not. This is relatively close to SUNY Binghamton if you're looking for a non-chain restaurant to dine at.

Amazing diner, great food, and really nice waiters. Our service is always great there and its…read moreambiance was amazing, felt like I was in a 70s diner. Highly recommend

Local color. The staff is accommodating…read more Food for lunch was great. Did not like the tiny seats and tiny table.

Very petite and old fashioned. Tables are for 2 with an option of counter seating for larger…read moreparties. Good service and turnaround. Breakfast was good and offered lots of choices. I will be back