Loved this place! Stayed there over the weekend of New Years 2018. We were lucky to get in last…read moreminute due to some cancelations based on the extremely cold temps. The character at this place is off the charts! It definitely has a vintage appeal, but I am talking authentic vintage like the chairs may have been used by the builder back in 1790! These guys haven't been sourcing vintage items on eBay to outfit the place and when you meet the crew that runs it you will understand what I mean. They are working around the clock to cook breakfasts, clean rooms, mix drinks and prep dinner. For the price I found it to be an amazing experience! The room was extremely cozy, the bar was welcoming, and somehow they kept the carpets clean all weekend despite salt, sand, and snow the whole time we were there. Abby was so kind and handled our every request from Breakfast to bar to the Saturday night Buffet dinner which was incredible!!! The whole town shows up on Saturday nights for it and I understand why! The bread pudding alone is worth the price of admission which is pennies!! They offer discount lift tickets at Belleayre and it was a short drive to Phoenicia, the Peek-a-moose restaurant (highly recommend), and literally 1.5 miles to Belleayre. If you're not too bougie and are up for an experience that you can't get at chain hotels GO HERE, have a drink with Abby, Steve, and Heather and tell them Jay and Jordan say hello!!!

If you like antiques, you'll love this place. It's smothered in them. The owner is always there…read more Usually sleeping on a couch eager to help bartender was super.incredibly cozy place. I never checked out the dining room or the rooms but I bet it's got the same vibe, local .

Love this place so much! My husband is half Korean and we both crave the Korean food his mom makes,…read morethis place hits the spot! The food is delicious and authentic, the owner told me her mom actually makes the kimchi they serve. The service is goodand it is a cute cafe inside with lots of fun products to look at and buy. Their drink menu is extensive and creative. They have a featured drink every month which is so fun.

Cafe Mornings has a wonderful vibe, with local art, Asian groceries, and a diverse menu of food and…read moredrinks! I super enjoyed my brunch - I got the ham egg bowl which comes with a few slices of ham and a wonderfully fried egg w/ homemade chili crisp. It seemed like a simple bowl but I think the chili crisp made all the difference. I would totally come back JUST for this bowl. I did get a cold drink, the Honey Pear Tea. I didn't realize they would just use OSULLOC tea bags - imo a little overpriced and meh. I wouldn't recommend doing an iced tea w/ a tea bag. My friend got the Cinnamon Roll Latte and that was really great, so next time I'm around I would just get a latte instead.

The Catskills are lucky to have a straightforward but well done, comforting breakfast and lunch…read morespot! I immensely joyed my roast pork sandwich, lots of meat, good melt on the cheese and juicy flavor. I also enjoyed the cranberry, apple, walnut, blue cheese salad -- not expecting that to be a star given that most of the dishes are sandwiches or hot platters but it was a good addition! Looking forward to making another spot for lunch when I'm back in the area

Great place for some quick, homemade breakfast! Was in town for a couple days and wanted a quick…read moremeal before heading on the road and this place turned out to be a little gem. Service was fast, efficient, and more importantly, delicious. Staff was very friendly and the place is right next to the train tracks which I thought was so cute. Added more to the quaint, small town experience. We ordered the sampler and the kids got the banana walnut and the double stack pancakes with fruit. Thanks so much for the yummy eats and morning ambience

Had a nice late lunch here on our recent trip. (Note that they are often not open at dinner time.)…read morewe were told that the food and service were good and that they had a few unusual local ingredients incorporated into their menu. For this reason, I decided to go with an Arnold Bennet skillet that included smoked trout. If you at all like the thought of lox and eggs, then you definitely need to try this one. It also had Parmesan, chives, and crème fraiche mixed in. The taste of this combination on a piece of toast was delicious! And something I would happily enjoy again and at reasonable prices. Plus, it was enough food that I finished it for breakfast the next morning. The seating area looks and feels like a typical NY diner. Our waitress was quick and efficient and the coffee was good and fresh. Especially with the limited number of dining locations in the Catskills area, Phoenicia diner is definitely worth a stop.

My family did an excursion with Rail Explorers just a little ways up the street and we needed a…read moreplace to refuel before our next stop. I heard good things about the diner and its popularity - probably due to the convenient location and it seemed to be one of the few eateries (and largest one) nearby. We got there at almost 2 pm on a Friday and they still had a waitlist... 30 minutes they said. They have a large parking lot; the front fills up fast but I do believe I caught a glimpse of the back. She said we could also order from the food truck outside by the patio seating. The only difference would be there's no table service there. I ended up trying that route since we have younger kids and we told them to take our name off the list. There was a line by the food truck too but we eventually got there. There was only one person taking orders (and despite the line, he was patient with all of my questions. They seem knowledgeable about ingredients. Having said that, my youngest has food allergies and the only thing he could have is the cheesy grits. Good thing we brought him his own food. Also not the person taking orders also brings in the bucket of dirty dishes and restocks, so when he's doing that, no one is taking orders. We're allium-free vegetarians and ordered: BUTTERMILK PANCAKES: This came with 5 4-inch pancakes, a decent amount of fresh blueberries and strawberries, two butters, and a small container of syrup. Not bad at all! They weren't the fluffiest but I enjoyed the slightly crisp outside. The bees also enjoyed the syrup that remained in the cup so I entertained myself by watching them. On that note: if you have a bee sting allergy, beware if you're outside and order something sweet. Because the outside tables aren't serviced, you may need to wipe them down. AVOCADO TOAST: sliced avocado on a thick slice of sourdough and pea shoots with a medium hard boiled egg. It comes with pesto but we asked to have it taken out. There's no other spread on it but still tasted good. Plus a side of Phoenicia potatoes, which are deep fried and salted. A pretty good savory option! CHEESE GRITS: standard cheese grits but I think it's just cheese and grits. The amount of cheese in your grits determines the amount of sodium in your bite. I got this for my kid with food allergies... he didn't like them but the adults finished it. MAC AND CHEESE: a generous amount in a bowl. Not sure why my kid didn't eat more than a few bites but I ate some and it tasted good. She finished it later when she was hungry enough so maybe she was just feeling peckish at the time. FRESH SQUEEZED JUICE: Got this in both orange and grapefruit. Truly fresh squeezed. It's got pulp and my grapefruit had a good amount of seeds. But they tasted good! My kids are sometimes not into fresh squeezed but the orange juice was the perfect amount of sweet and they finished it while we were waiting for food. COFFEE: coffee is coffee... but it took forever to come out. In fact, my husband had to take my phone with the receipt to the food truck again to ask about it (after I already asked other people few times) when we were almost done with our food. According to the guy, they're supposed to call out your name for coffee but it never happened. One of my kids wanted lemonade but they were out at the time. After paying, you give them your name and they'll call you when someone brings out your order from the main building. It took a while but everyone else was also waiting. There is a self service station nearby with utensils and napkins but it was half empty. If that's the case, note there's another similar station through the side doors into the diner. No table service means just that. Overall, it was a good trip? Sitting outside, you get an up close feel of nature in the form of insects inspecting your food but you also get to see the view better... including if it rains. Unless you're in the covered section, only a few tables have an umbrella. Not much service where we were but the food was good. No issues with cross contamination or getting ingredients we don't eat. All that in mind, a solid place for sustenance but they seem to be busy a lot so expect slower service. If you're in a hurry, I spotted a strip a little further down with smaller places to eat at. NOTE: show your bracelet from Rail Explorers to get a 10% discount off your bill!

We visited Buck Hill Farm at the recommendation of our Airbnb host while we were staying in the…read morearea for the weekend & what a surprise it was! The exterior is misleading & easy to pass by if you're not in the know - don't let it fool you! Breakfast is only served on weekends between 8 AM & 1 PM & we just happened to be there. Service was extra warm & welcoming - we had our pup with us & it was a not so great weekend weather wise & while we offered to order & sit outside at a table as to not disrupt other diners, they managed to put us in their back room so no one had to eat out in the cold (Pepper can't write her own review, but she says thank you, two paws up!) While the menu is small, one item is better than the next & you can't go wrong no matter what you choose! Prices are reasonable for everything you get & in today's economy, it's a rare find! The apple pancakes were to die for & honestly, the biggest pancakes I've ever seen! Fresh biscuits with maple butter (YUM!) Don't pass up on the extra creamy & delicious chocolate milk! Seriously - can I get an IV drip of that? This place is the embodiment of farm to table (obviously). Zero frills, but full authenticity of a working farm. Wonderful place & wonderful people. They have lots of their goods for sale too, so you can take Buck Hill Farm home with you! We bought their delicious bourbon maple syrup, fresh herbal tea, hot sauce, & took some ribs back to the house to grill for Father's Day! Plenty of full & happy bellies even after leaving the farm. After breakfast, swing by the chicken coop & thank the ladies for the delicious eggs! LOL We hope to visit again next time we are in the area!

Best pancakes, Gluten Free Buckwheat was a hit paired with their beet hash! Eggs are from the…read morechickens in the farm. Can't get much fresher than that! A must stop for your weekend breakfast!

If you've ever wanted to visit a coffeehouse, cafe, music venue, and Thai restaurant all rolled…read moreinto a beautiful old bank building in a ski town, The Windham Local is just the place. It wasn't too busy when we arrived in middle of the afternoon, and we were warmly greeted. You place your order at the counter and then seat yourself. Water and cups are out too. I went with the Pad Thai ($27 with chicken) and also got to try some of the fried chicken ($17), a special. Prices seemed a little high but the dishes were delicious, with portions being reasonable and the Pad Thai not being overwhelmingly sweet. The fried chicken was magically crunchy outside and moist inside, with an irresistible dipping sauce not too cilantro-y. The Windham Local has a parking lot off to the side, but there was ample street parking too. And a shop proprietor later told us that The Windham Local is her place to eat in town!

I absolutely loved stopping here for our last breakfast in town before starting the long journey…read moreback. Coffees were delicious and strong and the breakfast burrito was truly the best breakfast burrito I think I've ever had. The space is so cute. I read on their website while planning the weekend that they are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and have live music on the weekends. It looks like they do it all. We stopped in early and had our choice of tables. The space is big, clean and perfectly calm. Great spot for a slow breakfast. After ordering at the counter, they brought everything over to our table. I got the oatmeal bowl. Delicious and simple. However, I couldn't help but steal many many bites of the breakfast burrito. Seriously, get it! A great spot with good food, a friendly team and a cozy vibe.

Amazing breakfast spot in Woodstock, NY!…read more I got the corned beef hash and it was fantastic! The hash was juicy, tender and had the perfect amount of salt. The eggs were fluffy and the scallions added a nice, earthy crunch to the dish. The pumpkin spice latte was smooth and had a satisfying Fall flavor to it. The location is perfect, alongside the main strip in Woodstock, the restaurant mirrored the whimsy of Woodstock. The staff was kind and warm.

Have had several good brunches here; but yesterday was a bad one. Ordered the eggs and corned beef…read morehash, which is served in a bowl over diced potatoes. Everything was very oily, and the eggs ordered over/medium were definitely over/hard. Strangest were the potatoes -- okay, I know they started life as the little purple ones, but they were dark throughout. No whiteness inside to speak of. The whole meal was heavy, greasy, and for the price disappointing. I'd go lower than 3 stars, but my companion's BLT was very good. I guess my advice is -- avoid midweek and go on the weekend. Maybe that's when the A-list cook is on the job. The sparse number of customers when we were there hints that maybe the locals know something we don't. .

Gracie's is a large space. The area to the right of the host stand and bakery area is diner/bar…read morestyle seating and table seating is to the left. The restaurant has lots of windows which is great because it overlooks the creek. The service is quick and friendly. People weren't kidding when they said everything is made in house. The lemonade was fantastic. My brisket melt was flavorful and I like the fact it had fresh jalapeño's to give additional texture and flavor. The fries were thin and good - and the homemade ketchup was good. My mom had the chicken tenders and they are the best I ever had - I know, I know, how good could they be? Delicious. They are lightly battered, perfectly fried, juicy, and the herbs and spices come through. I'd come back to get my own order. On the way out, we ordered 6 different donuts which were so good and airy. To my surprise, the apple fritter was my favorite - slight crunch outside, good slightly chewy texture, and great flavor. None of the donuts were too sweet. I'll be back!

5/20/26: While staying in the area, we met another couple for lunch at Gracie's…read more Gracie's has that old style '50s dinette look on the outside. Think the inside could use an update. We had no problems getting a table. However, when we left the place was packed. We ordered Water, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Waldorf Salad, Grilled Cheese & Bacon and Waffles. The menu had all the basics. The food was average. No complaints. My Waldorf salad was very plentiful. I took the remaining portion home. Customer Service was pretty good. The luncheonette has plenty of parking. Gracie's appears to be a reliable place to stop in for a bite.

What a cute and comfortable little café. The food was delicious, the serving size just right, the…read moreatmosphere, wonderful, the service, outstanding, five stars across the board. The food is a little pricer I'd like, but it is worth it. I don't mind paying it paying a little extra for good food. It's a hip little café, in a hip little town, by a hip little stream with hip little trout. Better than the Phoenicia Diner! Definitely my new go to when I'm coming back from Belleayre Ski area. If you're in your way home from the mountain, and you live South; take a quick left off of 28 by Phonecia business and it's right there on your left.

worst experience. waited 45 mins for coffee . they were busy yes but every table around us had 0…read morefood on their table or drinks so what were they really busy doing? walked up to get my coffee to go and that was an experience also. few girls behind the counter were yapping and gossiping and losing the printed orders on the floor. truly amazing. honestly if all you have to do all day is attempt to get a coffee- I would suggest this place, but beware, it'll still come out 24 hours later. sincerely, infuriated

Everything. Yes. Delicious food. Our server was amazing. The seating was superb. I wish I'd gotten…read morea photo of our table and chairs. We were tucked away in an indoor/outdoor area with gorgeous orange comfy chairs. We did not come in with a reservation. Again this place was a stumbled upon gem. We looked online for a nice place to go for my boyfriend's 30th birthday. He loves moose and we love farm to table food. The server helped us decide what to get for drinks, both delicious. The food.....holy cow. Heavenly. Our two meals tasted so vastly different so it was great that we were each able to sample the other's and they were both SO tasty. We asked our server for a special dessert for his birthday, she asked if we liked bananas and we enthusiastically said yes. Next thing we know, this decadent warm banana and caramel creation is coming towards us with a giant sparkler. This was probably hands down....one of the best desserts I have ever had in my life. I would make the trip back up here solely for that! Should we ever find ourselves back up in the Catskills, this will ABSOLUTELY be on our list of places to revisit.

It's a beautiful restaurant with a dim, romantic atmosphere that makes it feel perfect for a date…read morenight. Just make sure to connect to the Wi-Fi when you arrive because there is absolutely no cell service! The bread and butter were divine! The butter could have been a little warmer, but the bread itself was fluffy, light, and packed with salty, garlicky flavor. I could have easily kept eating it! The gnocchi was just alright and probably wouldn't be something I'd order again. It wasn't very firm and tended to stick together with the other pieces. The steak, on the other hand, was incredible! It was tender, juicy, and cooked beautifully. The crispy vegetables paired really well with the steak and added a nice texture to the dish. We ended up ordering more bread, and I loved it so much that I took some home to enjoy for breakfast the next morning! Overall, a beautiful spot with a romantic ambiance and some standout dishes.