From NC and wanted a quick late morning breakfast. Nice little mom & pops diner. Food was…read moredelicious, eggs cooked just right, bacon perfectly salted, and toast crispy and buttery. Ambiance was nice, could tell this was one of the locals favorite spots for Sunday brunch. Place was packed, but I still got good service. $14 total for a $8 meal, $4 pancake (enough pancake for 2 ppl), and a drink. Can't beat those prices.

Ok,granted this is definitely a hole in the wall diner. But,the food is always good. The staff is…read morealways friendly. And the prices are very reasonable. So if you want friendly service,great food and reasonable prices, you should consider this diner. I had the meatloaf with French fries and gravy. And a cup of stuffed pepper soup. Both were Very good. I overheard the server saying that they also serve Mac salad topped with gravy. I had already eaten my lunch so I'm saving that for next time. I've visited this diner more than a few times. Mostly breakfast and lunch. I haven't been disappointed yet. Thanks Ashly and the rest of the crew. This place is worth a try. Nothing fancy but a good meal to be had by all.

I lived in Johnstown NY for many years before Rail Side Cafe came about. I moved to FL in 1996 and…read morewas really sad to hear that Wally's Diner had closed. Fast forward to July '26...Came back to Johnstown for a visit and discovered Rail Side Cafe on Perry St. just a few blocks north of where I lived! A converted home with a friendly staff and fresh baked items as well. Our waitress made me feel like my mom was asking me what I wanted for breakfast. My wife loved the cinnamon swirl French toast, and my western omelet was excellent. Of course I had to try the sausage gravy and a homemade biscuit The biscuit was surprisingly light and fluffy and the gravy was worthy of being southern! Reasonably priced made this a great morning before heading back out of town. We will be back...

Love this little gem in Johnstown, NY Joe,Tracey, Tammy,…read moreDave and all who help out do a wonderful job seating and getting food out quickly.

Made a reservation for 11:30 AM on a Sunday morning, we got there 20 minutes late and they still…read moreallowed us to sit in our table with no problem with nothing but smiles! The hostess and the waitress were really sweet, asked if if it was the first time visiting, and informed us of how the food was going to be buffet styled. The ambiance was cozy with Easter decor, a piano in the middle of the dining room, taxidermy and their syrup being sold in the entrance! I got these two leather earrings made in Townsend! They were $6 each and so cute. I got a red and brown one! The pancakes were extremely delicious; golden brown, their maple syrup was unique, and their bacon was crispy and not too greasy. It was the perfect spot for breakfast!

This place is the best restaurant in the whole wide world. I recommend everyone to go here!!read more

What a gem of a restaurant, and so friendly! Very cool decor and a nice clean place. Excellent…read moreprices too! We ordered the pancake special (1 strawberry pancake, 1 blueberry pancake, side of meat, eggs) and a bunch of side orders: 12-grain toast, bacon, and hash browns. The hash browns were absolutely amazing--very crispy and flavorful. In fact, everything was amazing!

Not many gluten free options, but had the most delicious grilled chicken salad for lunch the other…read moreday. The lettuce was super crisp and the chicken was marinaded in a fabulous "secret sauce", so yummy. I ate each and every piece! Love all the old pictures and signs on the walls. The staff are some of the nicest folks you could ever meet! So glad that they stayed on with the new owners :)

We went here for an anniversary dinner in August, and everything was fantastic! The ambience is…read morebeautiful--linen tablecloths, etc. The food was amazing and plentiful. The service was outstanding. I would highly recommend this restaurant, particularly for special occasions.

Service Was amazing our waitress was very kind and helpful. Food was amazing chips were very crispy…read moreand tuna was fresh. I recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Johnstown area, 100% would come back.

Oh this is a hidden gem on main street in Johnstown. Next time you want breakfast try this place…read more It's warm and cozy inside. It's like eating at home. Very comfortable and great service. Many products for sale in the restaurant like jelly, honey, chocolate, and more. I will be back here to eat. 5 star review because every time I eat here it's been phenomenal. Give this place a try

November 27, 2013 Food was cold when served to me, granted…read moreit is the day before thanksgiving and they were about to close for the next four days, but my breakfast tasted excellent. I just wish it was warm! My review from eating here one time will be a 5 star rating on scenery, 5 stars on service, 5 stars on cleanliness and 3 stars on food. - I will recommend this place to others because of the unique dining they offer. Eating here reminded me of eating at a Cracker Barrel restaurant. Over all The Plaid Giraffe gets 4 stars and a recommendation from me to everyone to just go and take a look inside, it's well worth your time.

Excellent food.., friendly servers! We eat there often. Atmosphere very comfortable a MN d there is…read moreno waiting to get in. Their 1/2 duck is amazing and steak is cooked just the way you like it.

We loved this restaurant. They have a bar, tons of indoor seating, & an awesome patio. The service…read morewas amazing. Everyone from the hostess, bartender, waitress, & manager were so friendly. Our waitress Brenda was wonderful & helped us enjoy a relaxing night out. The Virginia oysters were on special tonight ($2.00 per oyster) & we're very good. The Avacado cheeseburger stole the show though. It was delicious & was cooked to perfection & served with seasoned salt fries. Prices are very reasonable. Had a delicious bottle of Pinot Gris for only $24.00. What a great experience. Restaurant is open to the public not just hotel patrons!

I have been to Second Wind on multiple occasions and loved my coffee every time! The newest…read moreadditions of fun cups has been so fun to see and try out. I think they have a great unique and delicious flavored lattes that you can't experience anywhere else. It's family friendly and they even have a little play area for kids to enjoy while you have a delicious coffee. There's a great theme throughout the shop (think vintage western cowboy) and a bench outside. There's also a great park across the street to go sit and enjoy too. It's family run and the owners have always been great and helpful, answering any questions I have or making recommendations. One of my favorite spots for a good latte!

Nitro!!!! They serve Nitro Coffee and it's terrific!!! Most places don't serve Nitro & if they do…read moreit's not so good. It has a thick and lasting head. Second Wind has a classic reto ambience second to none! Will always stop in when in Johnstown.

I came in for breakfast on Father's Day. They had an extra special brunch menu,…read more Cool old house in downtown Johnstown. Amazing service! I got an omelet with meat and cheese topped with hollandaise. It was so good!!! The sauce kicked it up a couple of notches! And and order of the wonton cheese sticks. They were basically a big cheese eggroll! They were great! They had some cool cocktails on the menu. Overall a great experience. I will come back if I ever make it back up here!

The Maple bourbon wings and brisket tacos were off the chart delish!! Very friendly ladies…read morecooking and serving and a fantastic vibe throughout. Definitely going again! So glad to see new eateries coming to Johnstown and Gloversville.