Strange Brew Cafe is a decent local option for a caffeine fix and casual breakfast/lunch in the…read moreheart of downtown Binghamton. The interiors are tastefully decorated with funky wall art and pictures of celebrities sipping caffeinated beverages, with a playlist of popular songs from the 90s for music. They have a very small patio area out front and a couple tables inside, and seem to do a lot of grab-and-go takeout business. The staff I encountered were all very friendly, and menu prices somewhat reasonable. Since it was breakfast time, we went with a bagel (with cream cheese) and egg & cheese sandwich for food, and a mocha and cappuccino for drinks. All were of decent quality, so I'd rate them an overall 4.5 out of 5, and am happy to round up due to the nice interiors, friendly service, and cool, local vibes. The egg & cheese sandwich was prepared with a tasty bread that they said was made in-house. If you find yourself in downtown Binghamton looking for a local spot that's a good alternative to chains like Panera or Starbucks, I recommend a visit to Strange Brew Cafe.

Nice little café with seating indoors and out. Quick service. But everything seems so healthy…read more Gluten free, fat free, sugar free; I like muffins from the pre-healthy era. But that's just me. My kids loved it.

Went here to watch a FSU game on the suggestion from our campground host. Met the owner and he put…read morethe game on for us and talked about how he built the place from a literal "hole" in the ground. Had the chicken spiedie sub and some onion pedals. Great place if you're ever in Binghamton, NY. Large selection of beers and full bar.

Love, love, love Stadium 138 Come during happy hour!!! The bourbon shrimp is the "lobster of…read moreshrimp apps". Loved Kennedy and Rob!!!

The Grove has quickly become our go to spot for a night out with friends. Good food and drinks…read more Most importantly, we have a consistently great experience every time we go. On this visit we were served by Ben and he knocked it out of the park joking around with our quirky group. I recommend the wings, fried pickles, calamari, chicken sliders and, believe it or not, the fish sticks are awesome. I love that we can always get a table between 5 and 7pm and will be gone before the bar crowds start. If you like the Pour House, I think you will like The Grove.

Kadence took really good care of us ! It was very welcoming! Cold beer and good vibes , we will…read moredefinitely be back !!

We made reservation to make sure we had a dinner location, but probably not necessary on a regular…read moreFriday night around 6-6:30pm. Street parking is as you can guess hit or miss. We sat at a high top and ordered drinks... not the fastest service, but seemed to be just one bartender. Not our favorite cocktails as they were just a little off. Just one of the 4 would have gotten the same drink again. For food, seems like everyone else wanted their chicken sandwich!!! Nice sized breaded chicken on bun with delicious, crispy fries!!! I also loved my chicken and feta Greek type salad. Nice portion with perfectly cooked and cut chicken. The flavors were so good, I didn't even try their dressing which they serve on the side. We were a bit full for dessert, but also only option was their crepes... maybe next time. A good option if you have family members with food allergies, or are vegan/vegetarian. Everything is clearly marked on menu.

We went out for brunch on a Sunday. The espresso mochas and Bloody Mary's were delicious and the…read morecrêpes were exquisite. There's a full bar with seating at the bar and the restaurant is very clean with nice atmosphere.

I always wanted to take a visit to CoreLife Eatery ever since it opened but I never had the chance…read moreuntil now! I am very happy that I finally tried the food because it was a great experience. For those skeptical of the healthy approach that CoreLife takes, I had my skepticisms as well. But I was very surprised how amazing the salads tasted. I had the spicy chicken and ancient grains bowl and the spicy lime cilantro dressing was very tasty. The broth bowl was also quite good. I cannot wait to come here again and try the other items on the menu. The establishment is very clean and well lit and decorated. And the employees are extremely kind and fast with the service. Highly recommend to try out CoreLife if you haven't already!

I always get the Korean bbq sizzle bowl. Tastes great most of the time except whenever this guy is…read moreworking on the grill. He doesn't heat up the food thoroughly. He just drops the food on the grill, wait like 5 seconds and scoops it right back into the bowl. No mixing, no flipping. My food ends up being cold. It's called sizzle bowl for a reason!

That was a treat! After MANY attempts (often derailed by my own schedule) finally made it to…read moreDowntown for dinner. As luck would have it, it was Binghamton Restaurant Week and we attempted a walk in - first available was three+ hours later - but the hostess mentioned we could get the RW menu at the bar and two seats were calling. Lots of choices on the menu but friend and I ended up having the same meal! Cup of Cauliflower, potato and leek soup to start was yummy - very comforting, not too thick, good flavor - I could have stopped here! But fortunately did not! Main was spectacular! Salmon with everything bagel spices served over pearl couscous in a risotto style was inspired (honestly, I will try this at home)! I hope this is a menu regular because I will crave this for many more meals! Add a black Manhattan and this meal is a treat! (Took the dessert course to go - blueberry cronuts were better than chocolate but both likely suffered a wee bit from loss of ambiance and slight steaming that occurred on drive - good for sure but did not compare to the rest of the meal). Shout out to Tommy F for exceptional service - attentive but not intrusive. Ambiance is lovely (the lighting dimmed as we sat - hysterical) but we also scored the most comfortable seats in the house (I hate a high top stool with no back and no padding on the seat - those stools look nice but should go away). Also love the hook under the bar.

Our family loves the Downtown By Chef Jay vibe. We came to celebrate a bday…read more 5 stars for food, loved everything. 3 stars for service. I think it was Lauren, she was nice enough but did not go above and beyond for her customers. She did not want to move us to a more comfortable table, despite our requesting multiple times and the place was literally empty. Finally she was able to make it happen but it was already unpleasant. She was good with bringing us hot waters with lemon as requested, but there was zero proactiveness to refill the hot water or any of the iced water. It was like us going out and trying to please the waitstaff. She did make a good suggestion for the lavender gimlet cocktail. Overall disappointing.

Dope spot. Every time I ordered for pickup or came in,…read morealways great Customer Service, fast and ready to eat. As a Film Maker and Artist, I need a place like this. Everything on the menu is fantastic. And they do delicious smoothies. I get the Spinach salad and they'll add what I ask for in it. The prices are decent and the portion is good enough to fill an empty spot in your stomach. The interior paint and color scheme is earthy and the staff are warm. They have another side for dining but most of the time I come I'm on my lunch break so I grab and go. No complaints.

Food was so flavorful and the staff was very friendly! Highly recommend going there if you're in…read morethe area

Stopped in on a Tuesday for the Craft slider, Crispy crix slider, and a side of fries. The food was…read moregood and the Moscow Mule was good too. Service started off slow but picked up. Our server was flying solo and doing his best, but he definitely could've used an extra hand. Still a good vibe overall! Would go back again

This place is great! Huge selection of bar food including vegetarian and gluten free items. The…read moremilkshakes are AMAZING! Super reasonable prices with great daily specials too! This place is very worth a trip!

The waitress was exceptionally attentive, displaying a warm and friendly demeanor, while the food…read morewas expertly prepared, flavorful, and presented beautifully.

Ordered: Buffalo Brussels Sprouts (~$10): flash fried with…read moreblue cheese dipping sauce Large Rigatoni a la Vodka (~$17) with 3 Meatballs (+$6) and Side Caesar Salad (+$3): garlic and tomatoes with cream, fresh basil, and cheese Aya's take: We were on a road trip driving through Binghamton and decided to stop by for dinner. It was around 5:30pm on a Saturday and luckily there were plenty of tables still available. We started with the Buffalo Brussels Sprouts which I absolutely loved! These are some of the best Brussels sprouts I've had at a restaurant. The buffalo sauce was light and not overpowering and even the blue cheese dipping sauce (which I'm usually not a fan of) was pretty mild and paired well with the Brussels sprouts. A great start! We then shared the Large Rigatoni a la Vodka and added Meatballs to it. The Large is definitely enough for 2 people. The Rigatoni was cooked well and the vodka sauce was well balanced with the cream, tomatoes, garlic, and cheese. It wasn't anything spectacular but it hit the spot! My only complaint was for ~$6, I expected the meatballs to be larger than they were. The Meatballs had good flavor but for such a large bowl of pasta, it barely makes a difference. And those 3 meatballs should be $1 each at most, in my opinion. The Side Caesar Salad was a great pair with the pasta and for ~$3, very reasonably priced. All in all, worth stopping by if you're in town!

For anyone who enjoys clean and quality halal food, this place is one of the best choices…read more The food is delicious, the service is great, and everyone can enjoy it -- no matter their background. Highly recommended!

I love this place. I rep them all the time but lately when you order the lamb rice they drench it…read morein hot sauce so bad you cant even eat it. Until they fix this situation id highly suggest ordering all hot sauce on side. Still one of the best. Just need to fix that part.