Lots to love about this place, and I definitely would return for a second visit. Loved the vibes,…read morethe welcoming service, the cocktails were creative and on point. Overall a pleasing menu. However, execution of food a bit lackluster with room for improvement. All of the bbq meats we had (ribs, brisket, and pulled pork) were quite tough- which for me is very disappointing. I am not sure if we went on an off night, so would like to try again.

A great find! I have driven by this place for some time but never stopped. Finally this weekend…read morewe did. The food was great and the service was friendly/attentive. We were going to try the ribs but they were sold out. That's not necessarily a bad thing! I'll be back to try them. We had one of the pulled pork sandwiches and the Alabama sauce on wings. Both were great. If you're out near Lima or passing through.....check this place out. You won't be disappointed.

We got to go a pound for brisket and a full rack of ribs, baked beans, Mac and cheese, and one…read moresquare of cornbread (which I thought an order was two, but I was wrong). We were able to get a couple small to-go cups of bbq sauce. The brisket was hit and miss. Some pieces were moist, and other pieces were on the almost-dry side. The sauce helped there. The ribs fell off the bone and were delicious. The beans and creamy Mac and cheese were wonderful, and the cornbread was moist and great! After calling in the order on a Saturday evening, the wait was only 20 minutes! Everyone enjoyed the food!

My friends and I came here for dinner during the week. We were lucky it wasn't too busy and were…read moreseated upon arrival. Food: I ordered the smoked mushroom sandwich with a side of corn. The mushroom sandwich was delicious. The side of corn was okay. The corn bread was amazing though. Service: Service was a little slow. They admitted they were short staffed that day. It still wasn't too bad. Our servers were very nice. TL;DR - The smoked mushroom vegetarian option is amazing.

They're fantastic. Been there twice and both times the food was dialed. Even the sides were great…read more The greens were probably the best I've had in New York. Decent amount of smoked turkey and spice. The ribs were perfect. Excellent dry rub and smoked without being dried out. After so many bbq spots closing in this area in the past few years, it's a relief to have this place available. I thought their prices were normal also.

Great bbq, great prices and quick service. The brisket, chicken and ribs were cooked to…read moreperfection. We got 3 sides, Mac n cheese, potato salad and Brussels. Everything was delicious they should sell bottled bbq sauce!

This is a very cool place. Friendly, knowledgeable staff that are flexible on making menu changes…read more Several coffees, including seasonal pumpkin. A complete yummy line of amazing grains bread, donuts, brownies, muffin tops and more. Tuesday is Amazing Grains Pizza day. I'll have to check this out! Paninis, wraps, salads and more. Inside, Outside and porch seating. Easy parking in their lot. Looking forward to going back

They have a lot of different sandwich and salad options. Everything I have gotten from here has…read morebeen delicious. They're not super cheap, but for the convenience of being right in Mendon it's worth it. We have ordered Coffee multiple times and never have been disappointed. They use a local coffee roaster from Avon. The only issue we have ever had is when we order online, they tell us our drinks will be ready in a half an hour, but ends up being about 45. So we are sitting waiting. I'm not sure if they just don't give pick up/online orders priority. Never had an issue when I walk in to order.

The Cottage Hotel - Mendon, NY…read more The Cottage Hotel isn't just a bar & grill--it's a Mendon institution. This is hands down my favorite place to go when I want great food, cold drinks, and a room full of people actually having a good time. Thanksgiving Eve at The Cottage is next-level. The place has that perfect buzz--packed but comfortable, energetic without being chaotic--and when the band SQUID takes the stage, it turns into one of the best nights out of the year. They know exactly how to read the room and keep it moving, whether you're there to dance, sing along, or just enjoy the music with a drink in hand. The bar staff is fast, friendly, and clearly knows their regulars. Drinks are poured right, the food hits the spot every time, and there's zero pretension--just a warm, welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back. You'll see longtime locals, groups of friends, and people who came in "just for one" and somehow stayed all night. If you're looking for a place that feels authentic, fun, and reliably awesome--especially on Thanksgiving Eve--The Cottage Hotel is the place to be. Mendon doesn't get better than this.

Came here with my in-laws for dinner. Loved the laid back vibe here…read more All the servers were so nice! Owner told us the daily specials and she was lovely. The food was GREAT! I went with a build you own burger (bonus, Grass fed beef too!), my husband got a beef on weck. The sandwich was good but the meat was thick cut and as a result, was a bit hard to bite through. (I could see my husband struggle). My in-laws got a burger and a fish fry and they enjoyed their meals as well. The main negative was how loud it was in here. There was a table of 4 older ladies that were so rowdy, we could hardly hear each other, let alone the waitress. Needless to say, once their food came, they quieted down a bit. We highly recommend.

1) Your ribs are undercooked and bleeding. 2) Wipe down the…read moresticky bottles and caps on the bottles of bbq sauce on the tables. That's just nasty. Very poor experience. Brisket sandwiches were fatty. Chop it up if you're gonna put that on a sandwich. Barely rendered.

We always wanted to stop here & we were glad we did!! We had a sweet & informative waitress who…read morehelped us with our choices. The food was excellent with perfect seasonings. Check my pictures for more information!

The food is absolutley the best barbeque we have ever had. We had the pitmaster sampler which gave…read moregreat portions of most things on the menu. The meats, beans, slaw and corn bread are killer. Also, the special pork tacos with peach salsa where incredible. There are extra sauces to add to your liking. Service from the staff was freindly and quick. Would recomend this easily to anyone.

First time here...Fast service, amazing food especially the sliced brisket , would highly recommend!read more

This is my new favorite BBQ restaurant! Generous portions and amazing mains, sides, and sauces. We…read moreshared that it was our first visit, and the hospitality was over-the-top friendly. We would visit again anytime we are in town, and highly recommend to everyone! Thanks!

One of the only places in Rochester I will wait for a table. We visited on Saturday and had a 45…read moreminute wait. You can check in at the hosts station and they will text you when the table is ready. The food really is so good here. Sometimes you just need a bbq plate with delicious sides. I got the ribs and wings, they didn't disappoint. The ambiance is typically busy but I feel that adds to the fun of visiting. Love to see everyone enjoying their food. I have to get my yearly visit in. This took care of that craving but I know we will be back once again.

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)!

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!

From the very beginning, Nicole and her team were responsive, attentive, and diligent in answering…read moreall of our questions. Our hospital hosts an annual employee picnic on the rooftop of our parking garage, and we needed a caterer capable of serving a large number of staff members across multiple shifts while accommodating various dietary restrictions. Nicole and Darin confidently assured our event council that they could meet those needs, and they delivered on every promise. They even provided food samples for our team to try and carefully took notes throughout the planning process to ensure every detail was covered. On the day of the event, the team performed exceptionally well, quickly adapting when additional food was needed for our first shift. Their flexibility and professionalism ensured that every employee was served and satisfied. On June 10, 2026, Mission BBQ successfully served more than 1,800 meals at our main event. The feedback from our staff was overwhelmingly positive, with many people raving about the quality of the food and service. In addition, Mission BBQ catered for all 24 of our off-site locations over a two-week period, delivering and setting up self-service catering at each site. They also provided on-site catering for our Highland Family Medicine location, serving approximately 200 people. I cannot say enough about the extraordinary job Mission BBQ did. Their attention to detail, organization, customer service, and ability to execute large-scale events were truly impressive. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional catering services. We look forward to working with them again for future employee events and picnics.

We had pulled pork and brisket sandwiches. Many sauces to choose from. We had Mac and cheese and…read morecorn casserole for the sides. Both good. Order at the counter and pick up when your name is called. It is decorated in military photos and memorabilia.