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.

If you've ever wondered what it feels like to walk into a restaurant and immediately question your…read morelife choices, Good Smoke BBQ delivers that experience within the first five seconds. The welcome committee appears to consist of cleaning utensils casually staged on the stairs leading to upstairs seating--because nothing says "we're ready for guests" like a mop-and-bucket obstacle course greeting you at the door. Inside, the vibe is best described as "dimly lit and emotionally uninvested." Less atmosphere, more "we forgot this place was open today." Service takes the concept of "self-serve" to an artistic level. The bartender acknowledged us briefly--just long enough to confirm we existed--before immediately resuming whatever bar-related priorities were clearly more important than customers. Meanwhile, several people ahead of us were openly discussing their 10+ minute wait with no movement toward actually being served. After a while, it became clear we were not waiting for service so much as participating in a passive endurance experiment. Eventually, we chose the only winning move: leaving. Honestly, the most efficient part of the entire visit was the exit. I'm still not entirely sure how a place with this level of disorganization manages to stay open, but I do wish them luck--preferably while we're eating somewhere else.

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.

Best brisket Best turkey…read moreBest pulled pork Better yet for the platters you get pork rinds, Pickels and corn bread. FYI leftovers are even better.

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.

The fish fry was only ok and the noise level on a Fri nite was awful the tables are on top of each…read moreother and the hostess seating people disappeared while 3 groups stood waiting

Place is closed as of late May 2026. Closed. Closed. (85 characters is too much to say a place is…read moreclosed!)

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 tried this place after hearing good things about it & it did not disappoint! Wow, the food was…read moredelicious!!! Quick service and so much food, we will be eating it at least 2 more times. I know they are closing soon for the season but we will definitely be back again to eat next season!

Fast, friendly, and delicious. A great little place to stop for a quick lunch and enjoy the…read moreoutdoors. The parking lot is packed gravel; if you're on a motorcycle, it should not be an issue.

A nice local restaurant that's been here forever. And served good food barbecue, they cater. This…read moreis one of the restaurants I really enjoy. Try it I think you'll like it

Wow what an experience!!! Visiting from Miami and Arizona!…read moreI came with my family (group of 9) We waited for about 40 minutes, and it was very much worth it. Starting with the friendly and attentive service from the staff. Even the security guard outside welcomed us to Rochester and made his recommendations! Amanda took care of our table and she made our experience much more memorable. The raspberry lemon drop **ELITE** I had three! And the food, we all devoured every bite. The amount of food was perfect, the sides were all so tasty, I couldn't pick my favorite! The ribs I was so happy from beginning to end. It was the best way to end the night, even the kids couldn't stop raving about the delicious food! Thank you so much team! I would 10000% come back if I'm in Rochester!

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!

This is some awesome Q! Only a short 15 minute drive from Ithaca, State Eatery is serving up some…read moretop-notch bbq. We had the brisket and pulled pork. Both were moist and tender. The brisket has a great bark and the right amount of fattiness. The pulled pork is great with the Carolina mustard sauce. We also got a half-pound of ribs. They were spot on tender as well, with just the right amount of smoke. The sides were excellent. We got the mac and cheese and potato salad. Both were awesome! Don't sleep on the baked goods. We got the lemon tart and an extraordinary almond cookie. The prices were about what you would expect for good bbq. Bring your wallet and an empty stomach. You won't be disappointed.