Poppleton Bakery & Cafe

I was excited to try this place just based upon what I had reach online from reviews and looking…read moreover the menu. It's an open table/communal table concept with a very long table inside you sit at, a bar, and just a few two-top tables that are more private. Our waitress was very nice and competent. We liked her a lot and the vibes were just easy going and friendly. We had a few things on the menu that looked good when we walked in and some plans - we thought we were probably going to for sure try the Beer Brisket Sandwich and or the Gyro. In the end we got: -two orders of Brisket Tacos with dipping sauce and greens (special that night) - soooooo good! -side of kale slaw - the rice wine vinaigrette was so good I could've just drank it! -Baked Amish Pretzel - topped with bacon and cheese. Loved this! My friend has a soy allergy - which can be tough at a restaurant, but our waitress was awesome and the whole staff were pros. She checked things out and promptly with the chef and came back to tell her what the chef recommended. 10 out of 10 - our favorite meal in the Finger Lakes by far. Fair prices and on the historic Market Street in a stellar location for shopping, walking, and just enjoying yourself.

Name is the only thing I'm not a fan of, ha!! The pepito sandwich and the gatsby are incredible, as…read morewell as the asian rice. Really great variety. Neat they have board games too...would be a good first date spot. Service is always really wonderful, from the bar staff to the servers if you're at the long table.

More artwork making for beautiful atmosphere

Stacked brisket sandwich with beer cheese, fried chicken sandwich with housemade pickles and yummy malt potato salad.

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Beautiful artwork hanging on the walls

Old World Cafe & Ice Cream

4.1(107 reviews)

0.0 mi

Actually 10 stars! The sub roll tasted fresh out of the oven! The meats and cheese were…read moreoutstandingly fresh! Topped of with crunch pickle slices and a spicy relish. A cute little paper bag of chips, maybe homemade? Of course, I had to have a milkshake. Hersheys ice cream so nothing too special. The decor is all antique ice cream shop sourced from around the area. The counter service was fast and I ate outside on wrought iron tables and chairs with a lovely park in the background. Definitely stop here for lunch!

Portions were huge and food was OK…read more The older blonde woman behind the counter was visibly annoyed by any and all questions asked of her and repeatedly ignored or rolled eyes at me. I should've left. I specifically asked if the turkey in the Rueben-esque Turkey panini was deli slices or more like breast Thanksgiving style. They said it wasn't slices. When it came out - it was like sliced deli meat from Wegman's. Not what I wanted. The panini itself was huge and warm and fresh enough. But, I asked three times for clarification on the turkey and they acted put out but still told me wrong, so I wasn't happy and felt misled. My friend got a Chef Salad what was huge and fresh. It looked delicious. I also got an iced brewed tea and when I went up for a refill, again, death stare like I had done something wrong by asking. Not even remotely impressed with service or attitudes here. Menu looked good but this small street has tons and tons of places to eat with much kinder and friendlier staff. I'm over entitled food service staff making me feel like I'm an inconvenience spending $30 on a sandwich and tea.

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Lunch menu

Ella's Acres

4.4(32 reviews)

0.5 mi

5 stars all the way!!! Love this place. We were staying at the Hilton. The restaurant was just…read morearound the corner. We came here every morning- it was that good. We had pancakes, chicken and waffles, farmer's daughter, tacos etc. Portions were generous and fresh. Everyone was happy with their orders. Great coffee! You don't see a lot of breakfast place that serves great coffee. Usually it's just your good old brewed coffee. Lots of options here. Cappuccino, lattes, red eye, espresso and more. You name it they will make it. Place is spacious but it does get busy. Get there early specially on the weekend. Highly recommend this place and will be back if visiting again. Staff is professional, patient and helpful. You order and pay at the counter then your food will be delivered at your table.

A cute breakfast and lunch spot on Bridge Street across the bridge from Wegman's. You either order…read moreat the counter or sit at a table and scan the QR code. As the line to the register was busy, we opted to sit and order from the table. I ordered chicken and waffles, and my brother ordered a farmhouse burger and fries. The waffle was average but cooked nicely. The chicken was nice and crispy to hold up to some syrup over top. My brother's burger looked good, and I tried one of his fries. They were thin but not overcooked. Very tasty. The servers who brought the food to the tables were very friendly. I would definitely come back again when in the area.

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BLT with pesto and fried tomatoes | #intenselypassionatephotography

Denny's Submarine Sandwich Shop

4.9(12 reviews)

5.7 mi

Denny is a great person and the food is always amazing. I have been eating his pepperoni sub since…read more1978.

Don't look like much but it sure is probably one of my favorite places to go eat in! Subs are…read moredelicious and done perfectly and the staff are understanding and kind! Really recommend this place!

Meatball sub

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The Elf In The Oak

4.8(361 reviews)

22.6 mi

I ordered the chicken schnitzel and a ginger beer. The sandwich was delicious, perfectly cooked and…read morewell dressed with sauerkraut and Dijon mustard. The view of the lake was peaceful. The best part of this restaurant was their waitress. I didn't catch her name, but she was incredibly kind with a brown ponytail and sweet aura. She can tell I was traveling alone and gave me a list of all the places to check out in the area! I'm so lucky to have met her and plan to check out recommendations from her list

We spent a few days visiting Seneca Lake. After hiking Watkins Glen, we wanted a place to grab a…read morequick bite to eat. We found the Elf in the Oak on Yelp and once we saw the menu, we knew we had to give it a try. The Elf in the Oak is nestled on Rt 414. If you're not actively using a GPS, you may pass it by. It's not a large place by any means, but there's more than enough seating indoors and out. We went on a Friday morning, so there wasn't a wait and we received our food quickly. We both wanted 'the Spicy' and I have to admit, it's one of the best egg sandwiches I've ever had, which is high praise coming from someone who once worked at a popular bagel joint on Long Island. If we lived locally, we'd definitely go back, but I hope if you're looking for a quick casual brunch place to grab a bite, you consider visiting the Elf In The Oak.

Main dining and ordering area

Smoked Turkey Panini

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Entrance

Parrish Family Deli

4.6(29 reviews)

29.6 mi

Our church recently had a Ladies Tea, and purchase several large trays of tossed salad from Parrish…read morefamily Deli. I have to say the tossed salad had all kinds of stuff in it and lots of! Toss salad doesn't sound like a big deal until you've had the other kind. A simple thing like a tossed salad would bring me back to Parrish family Deli for my event, anytime!

Excellent food, efficient employees, always friendly, a new to me favorite place to go now.read more

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Breakfast pizza!

The Owego Kitchen

4.7(152 reviews)

40.8 mi

very helpful staff with my wife's soy allergy…read more nice inside deco food was great, I would repeate

We were passing through so we decided to give this place a try based on the reviews…read more It was busy when we arrived but we were able to grab a table right away. The decor was rustic. We ordered and paid at the counter and they brought the food to our table. We ordered three pick-two combo. The sandwiches were average. The chili had way too much chili powder as that's all i could taste. No one finished their chili because of it. The Italian chicken trio soup was too acidy. The corn muffins were cold. I think they would taste better if served hot.

Quiet place with quick service

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Creekside Cafe Trumansburg

4.8(66 reviews)

34.1 mi

It is an old school mom and pop restaurant. The place is filled with warmth and it is reflected in…read morethe food and the service! The owner is a lady and her two daughters and close friend manage the kitchen and cash register. They mentioned they buy fresh vegetables and do not frozen stuff. We got the avacado toast, french toast, breakfast burrito and egg white omelette. Made fresh, good portion sizes and serves healthy and delicious breakfast.

Breakfast was good and reasonably priced. Not too many options in that area for breakfast so we…read morewere happy

The breakfast balmy (YUM)

Lunch Balmy

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Finger Lakes Cider House

4.4(185 reviews)

36.9 mi

Really great spot, I enjoyed everything about Finger Lakes Cider House. The grounds are well kept &…read morenice, I enjoyed seeing the animals outside. There's inside and outside seating available. I tried their tomato soup & largest charcuterie board option with a non-alcoholic mocktail drink. Everything was fabulous. Fresh ingredients, good variety of flavors, nice presentation, good portion size. My husband accidentally spilled his cider & within seconds someone was coming to help him clean up, someone took his glass & gave him another cider to replace what was lost. Really nice gesture and appreciated the service we received here. Definitely recommend this spot if you're visiting the finger lakes or want a date night spot.

Went on a day trip to Seneca Falls and was looking for places that looked interesting to stop on…read morethe way, and this fit the bill. A farm-to-table eatery and cider house with a ton of ciders to choose from, or you can order a cocktail. Great seating options inside and out. We were so sad we had already eaten, because they have a huge smoker on site and do pulled pork sammies on a daily basis as well as on the weekend all kinds of bbq, including ribs, house made chorizo and sides. My friend and I both tried the flight, and we both ordered different ciders so we could try each other's. We especially liked the strawberry infused one best (fragaria) with the cidre blanc coming in second. We also learned that there is live music on Fridays with the bbq, and there is a huge tent with tons of seating for large crowds. Service was wonderful, although we did come on a nonbusy weekday. Definitely a great spot for the area.

Flower field.

Farm-to-table sandwiches and more!

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Flight

Donna's Restaurant

3.9(74 reviews)

0.2 mi

I like simple and I like good. Donna's managed to satisfy all of that. We were staying just a…read moretwo minute walk from Donna's at the Radison and wanted to try the breakfast here. Our fellow convention buddies had been here or were going. We made out way over and sat right down. After perusing the very simple menu we ordered. Donna was a server (she is a pistol) and took very good care of us. She brought us water and coffee within a few minutes of sitting down. We all (the four of us) had the regular fare. Eggs, toast, bagels, pancakes...etc... It just took a few minutes to be served our breakfast and it was all really good and tasty. All served at a very reasonable price. I truly enjoyed the food and really rustic venue. Everywhere we looked someone would say; "I had that," or "I still use that." All these old practical household items. It made for a fun experience. KUDOs to the team at Donna's Restaurant.

If you wonder while traveling where the locals eat, this is it. For over 40 years Donna's has been…read moreserving Corningites near and far. And they do a pretty good job, too. We were back in town for our high school reunion and walked down charming Market Street from the Radisson Hotel. Warmly welcomed, promptly seated, and cheerfully waited on. What's not to like? Both our breakfasts were prepared well and my coffee was routinely topped. Good food. Good prices. Good vibe. Just as the locals prefer. Support local. Go here.

Looking out towards the entrance with the displays of Corningware high and low

Cherry Layer Cake

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Front entrance from Market. Kind of looks like a store, but it's not

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Jessica G.

2 years ago

Always a great vibe, amazing food and great staff! Every time I go I get the amazing cheesy potato's and bubble tea!

Tyler U.

6 years ago

Food was amazing along with their teas. Customer service was amazing. Will be going back to them again and again.

Areeb M.

11 years ago

Amazing crepes and super friendly owner. I don't think you can go wrong.

Christy L.

11 years ago

Such a great cafe. Great food and and bakery goods!!

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