Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would find a bakery that can give any pâtissier in…read moreparents are run for their money tucked away in a cute little cottage core shop in a small Adirondacks Village. Everything I tasted was absolutely incredible, and I tasted at least half the things on the menu. My favorite was the crustless quiche on a Dutch knuckle breakfast sandwich. Literally one of the best things I've ever tasted. Honorable mentions go to the salted caramel donut, Blackberry morning bun, bagel breakfast sandwich, and apple fritter. The chocolate donut and cruffin were also extremely excellent. Shout out to Brenna, the butter fairy and butter princess for the buttery perfection. The latte drinks here are also phenomenal. In addition to the quality of the food, I truly appreciated the attention to accessibility and inclusivity. I'm not lgbtq but it was nice to see the pride flag flying out in front of the store. What I am is disabled and I was so impressed how this tiny shop in an old house made their facilities so accessible to wheelchair users like me. It was incredibly affirming to see not just a ramp but a perfectly graded one that anyone could wheel on and a large perfectly laid out restroom. We chose to sit outside on the porch and there was a table that was perfect for me and my two travel companions. Tables inside are accessible too. As a testament to how much I love this spot, we had to drive by on our way out of town to get more things. I will definitely be back if I come to saranac Lake again and hope everyone goes to support this incredible business and the talented, kind people who work there.

Great pastries, fast and friendly service. Highly recommended to anyone visiting the arearead more

Great food and lots of options. Could eat here everyday. Workers are all nice and pleasant…read more Everything you need is here, so happy to find this place. Truly made my stay here enjoyable.

Nori's is a great spot! Got a lot of snacks, a few grab and go items, and some breakfast…read moresandwiches. Everything was great and they have some outside seating and a lot of inside seating. Such a great place to grocery shop, grab a snack, or a meal!

Absolutely loved Origin and went there three days in a row! The food and drink menu are great and…read morethe lattes are excellent. The avocado toast and banana toast were amazing. They get busy on Saturdays but it is worth the wait!

Coffee was excellent, egg wrap was packed with eggs and the sweet potato was mashed on the wrap…read morewhich was a nice touch. Very cute spot but we had our dog so stayed outside. Would definitely come back!

If you go early, there's less of a line and they have the best variety.....if you go later, there…read morewill still be plenty of good stuff but there will likely be a line outside and you may not be able to snag the last chocolate raspberry tart (speaking from experience). In the four days I was in Lake Placid, I went here three times. Everything was so good. I loved the almond and chocolate swiss-roll type cake. I also had a bacon, egg and cheese croissant one morning that was exceptional. The place is tiny but the flavors are large and the staff are very friendly.

Brought one of their cinnamon rolls back to the hotel to enjoy by the fire. It was soft, doughy,…read moreand mildly sweet! I would say there could be more cinnamon sugar in the roll, but otherwise it was delicious! Street parking, and nowhere to really sit inside, so just plan for these two things. Server was very nice and fast.

Rhen is truly gifted! Everything that comes out of our shop is fabulous from sandwiches to…read morepretzels, chocolate chip cookies, and of course, her amazing made to order cakes! Sadly, her hours can make getting there a little hard, especially since they can sell out shortly after opening. Definitely worth the stop.

Amazing find on our recent trip to Lake Placid. Top notch unbelievable food. Best pretzel ever…read more Owners are great people, great music playing in shop. Will definitely return to this business on our next trip. A+

Always reliable and delicious! Today I grabbed a Buddha salad loaded with veggies and ramen with a…read morespicy peanut dressing. Fabulous! Best of all, I could race in and find the perfect lunch; I actually had a tough time choosing as the tempeh also looked delish. The only tough part is walking past the amazing desserts. You must be strong to resist!

Absolutely adorable shop with staple and unique food and personal care items. This was a great…read moreplace to pick up some cute holiday gifts (fancy dish towels, things for making craft cocktails at home, soaps, etc). They also make baked goods in the store. I loved that each item had the simple ingredients listed with it on the name-- this made it easy for needing to ask if you have food allergies, but also terrific to see that the treats are made with basic ingredients like you'd use at home! I tried a snickerdoodle whoopie pie with cream cheese icing inside. The cookies were perfect and the frosting was a bit on the super sweet side but that's how I like my frosting so it was delicious! My mom got a slice of pie- the flavor was pretty good but since it was kept in the fridge, the crust lost a bit of the crunch/flakiness. We bought a take and bake frozen raspberry pie for the next time we have guests over. Mom also got a brownie, which she said was very good as well. The wide selection of pre made salads and sandwiches looked great as well as the large selection of take and bake meals and side dishes. This is my favorite type of a local gem to discover. It's a perfect spot to stop on the way to or from Lake Placid. I actually visited twice in the same day! It's open Friday-Monday (as of when I visited in November'23). I think I'll actually head back to that area next weekend and stop back in to pick up a few gifts and some more baked goods! Update--- We also did end up going back to the shop the following weekend for some more shopping. Customer service could use some improvement. **As I said in my main review, we bought a frozen pie to take and bake. We baked it for Thanksgiving l there was no scent while it baked which was unusual. It wasn't the prettiest looking when it came out of the oven. More unfortunately, no one liked it! My mom said it was the worst she's ever tasted. The crust was so thick and the filling and crust both had a strange aftertaste. This was very disappointing because the treats we had in the store were delicious. If the review was based only on the pie, I'd be a 1/5 stars.

I really liked the cupcakes here! They were fresh and soft, with tasty frosting on top! I got 4…read moremini cupcakes-a strawberry, pb, marshmallow and chocolate. They were all delicious! They fit all the mini cupcakes in egg cartons which is actually a pretty smart idea-gotta go green!

We walked by this modest shop several times during our stay in Lake Placid before deciding to stop…read morein for a quick bite on our last day in the area. When we first saw the pseudo-chalet looking building, we were struck by the name "Sugar Shack," immediately thinking of the iconic places you can find in many upper New England states that process maple sap into syrup and also into other sugary yummies. But then we noticed that the name also indicated "Dessert Company" and realized maybe it wasn't just about maple syrup and sweets. So we peeked in the window, looked at the big chalk menu which listed sandwiches, and decided to have our last breakfast here before departing. The interior is as puzzling - in a sense - as our initial impression. Yes, there is a bright display case filled with some delectable and delightful-looking pastries, muffins, donuts, and cookies. But then, there is a slushy machine right inside the door (?), and shelves of souvenirs (maple syrup in a variety of bottles), boxes of pre-packaged, brand-name chocolates and other candy, and chips to accompany your lunch sandwich. A diverse and wide-ranging mix in my mind. Our sandwiches were made on a small griddle like you would find in anyone's home and wrapped in foil for us. (We chose to eat them at one of the two tiny seats - I think there may have been 4 seats - inside, by the window). The sandwiches were fine...but that's about as far as I can go. We saw a "For Sale" sign near the door indicating the business was up for grabs and from all appearances, the person running it now is doing everything in their power to make a go of it. But without creating a more unique and efficient, competitive business, the end may be in sight.