Are they open? It's one of those places where you really need to call first before heading there. I've been disappointed more than once. Food is mediocre, but OK. Value for the money is on the low side. Ambiance is good, but speed of service is just not a thing. 90 minutes to get a breakfast of eggs and toast is not OK. And that has happened more than once. There is a ton of room for improvement here. read more

Wow. What a great place and story. The owner is Friendly and entertains the restaurant with her piano and songs. The food is excellent as we dined there twice not the last two weeks. read more

She Sings - Great cocktails - Desserts Near Me - Mayville, New York

Stay away!!!Service was nonexistent. Waited 40 minutes for our check while the staff seemed more interested in chatting at the bar than actually working. The place was half-empty (probably because word's getting out how awful it is), yet they still managed to lose our order twice. Lake views? Sure, if you like staring at water while your stomach churns from bad food.Food? Absolute garbage. The "farm-to-table" menu is a joke. My breakfast sandwich arrived cold, soggy, and tasting like it was microwaved from last week's leftovers. The eggs were rubbery, the bacon was burnt to charcoal, and the "fresh" fruit looked like it had been sitting out since the place opened in 2024. Prices were ridiculous--$18 for that slop? I've had better meals at a gas station. read more

Delicious Food, amazing service and beautiful piano entertainment by the owner made this a great experience. Highly recommend dining her

Part diner, part jazz club? Whatever it is, it's a great mash up of genres. We stopped by after a conference at Chautauqua Institution for breakfast and really enjoyed the art, the food, the music (we got live piano at breakfast who cool is that?!), the service, and the company. read more

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Second visit. Really worth the time to go so as to support live music. Made a reservation, but it was unnecessary. Greeted quickly and seated quickly. Party of four and we agreed the wait service was awkward and uneven. She took our drink order immediately, but a little slow to come out. Our food order was quick to come out. Too quick...as conversation over a drink was mot possible. Our friend had the lasagna and was quite satisfied. Our other halves had the strip steak and both were satisfied. I had the prime rib and it had excellent flavor, but was not hot. Waitress did not try to sell us a second drink or dessert. We enjoyed the owner who visited our table and "She Sings." Great entertainment. read more

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I've been here twice. Both times I was pleased. I had the same waitress, super friendly lady. I've had the chicken sandwich and the tuna sandwich. I've brought my kids. And it was approved by them. The ambiance here is really nice. An open airy feeling. It's like you are at your family cafe. If you're in town please give this local place a try! read more

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Love this cafe! Just saw a wonderful blue grass band here, performing on the new lakeside deck. Rebecca Magneson has created a lovely experience. Best fish and chips on the lake and a great wine bar! read more

We waited for the end of season to try this place. Old Dicks /Chautauqua Harbor House in a new wrapper. The updates to the interior, ceiling, tables, etc have certainly brightened up the space and feels clean. It took awhile to get our order in considering only 3 tablets were seated. I ordered breakfast and my wife the lunch special. Coffee was good and strong, breakfast was fine. My wife felt the same about her chicken & Biscuits meal. Overall 2.5 People like what they like and this might be what you're looking for. read more

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We came here for breakfast after visiting the Chautauqua Institute. I ordered steak and eggs. I asked for medium rare steak - it was extra well done and not seasoned at all. I think it was microwaved and grilled briefly. The "steak" was more like a deli slice of roast beef than a steak. Wait staff did not ask if it was cooked properly. Asked for scrambled eggs and they came out more like a folded omelette than scrambled. The potatoes were definitely old and recooked. My wife got the Cowgirl omelette and was not happy it. Someone in our group got fruit and the melon was not even cut up. We had no spoons on the table to mix creamer or sugar into our coffee. Food is drastically overpriced for the poor quality. read more

Went here for music and a drink a couple weeks ago, visited for the band that was playing. Weird energy as the band took their break, and the owner starting playing the piano instead of the band. Music was oddly quiet from the band like they kept having to turn down. Seemed like everyone was enjoying their songs. Great story, but unprofessional to play while other people are playing. Just left a bad taste in my mouth. Won't be coming back. read more

Food is AMAZING went there 2 mornings in a row with a friend before we had to go into work! Service was great first day! The second was acceptable service considering being busy.. GREAT place overall owner seems to be well involved :) read more

She Sings - Desserts Near Me - Mayville, New York

I wish Chautauqua had a good place there eat. She Sings is not. Order the burger or eggs. They need a new chef for anything beyond the basics read more

0-2. The service and food were not good both times we tried She Sings, once for breakfast and once for lunch. Won't be returning.

What a find! Don't miss an opportunity to dine at She Sings. Warm atmosphere with nice lighting and inviting bar. We were with a large group for dinner, which they handled with ease. Attentive staff! Dinner for my husband and I was an excellent smoked Gruyère meatloaf with a nice red wine. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals as well. Thank you Chef! And yes, She Sings! The evening made complete as we were entertained by the singer/songwriter owner of this restaurant. Don't miss this gem. read more

The food, service, and ambiance were all very enjoyable! The origin story of the restaurant is fascinating. And the view is wonderful.

This place is terrible. The good we were served was freezer burned and tasteless. We contacted Owner privately to be nice. She told us she would refund our money and send us a check since we paid in cash. She never followed through. She is a liar and a bad business woman. Stay away, and save your money. read more

If you want to experience something special in Mayville, NY and the surrounding area, I would like to recommend She Sings Cafe! This beautiful restaurant has lake views & is newly renovated. She Sings Cafe offers the best cuisine in the area! They also offer a full bar with an extensive wine list. The owner, Rebecca Magnuson, is often found behind the piano to entertain with a long list of great songs. Guest artists come to entertain often as well. It's the perfect place for a perfect time! read more

She Sings - Live music and wonderful cuisine! - Desserts Near Me - Mayville, New York

She Sings cafe Is a great place to go to for not only a meal but also some music. The owner is a wonderful host, and if you're lucky she'll play a little piano! I have gone to this cafe twice, one with my family and friends for dinner, and one with just my family for brunch. For dinner I recommend getting the fish and chips, where they give you a good healthy portion of fish, and on the side, some fries and tartar sauce. For breakfast, my favorite was the chicken and waffles, which is like a sandwich with chicken in the middle, and even though it's different it's still delicious. I highly recommended She Sings cafe. read more

Breakfast here was so disappointing. The potatoes tasted like they were old and just re-fried. The omelet sucked and was so wimpy for the price. The waitress never brought the coffee I asked for or even a water. And she never stopped back to check on us so I couldn't even remind her about the coffee. We had to take all the condiments, sugar, etc from another table since we had none at ours and never had the chance to ask our waitress. Overall, very disappointed in this experience and will likely not be back. read more

Nice edition to Mayville restaurants. Amazing coffee - special blend. Great doughnuts!

The food is delicious! Highly recommend the fish fry. We were in town visiting and stopped in on whim and we were glad we did. If a larger party definitely will want a reservation as the restaurant was busy! Maya was our server and although serving many tables and the bar, she was great and attentive to us. We also had the shrimp cocktail but that was gone before I could snap a picture. Will be back again for sure. Very cute place as well! read more

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What a wonderful cafe-restaurant. A beautiful, bright, spacious, water side room, with ample parking, a warm welcome, and awesome food and drink selections. The fish and chips were awesome, and the wine too. The owner is a musician and it shows. It's not often you walk into a restaurant with a grand piano and a fine sound system. I understand she is curating excellent live music performances, and while I was there she was happy to respond to a request by a just married couple to perform the jazz classic "Misty" for them. This was a welcome break en-route to Canada and well worth the 15 minute detour on quiet roads through rolling countryside. It must be a very welcome addition to the local community. The next time I'm passing I'll plan a longer visit to see the town of Mayville and maybe stay the night. read more

Amazing food, service, and live music! What a wonderful addition to the area. Friendly, welcoming, feels like home and a new, exciting spot. With comfort food, upscale, healthy options, new items to taste, signature cocktails, wines, coffees, and desserts, I have been back several times with more and more friends. Favorites include: The prime rib, fish fry, breakfast menu, and salads. We also have so much fun, relax, and enjoy the music every time. Somehow while running a new restaurant, Rebecca, the owner and classically trained, professional piano player, guitar player, songwriter, and singer gives back to the community in several ways, one of which putting on such an impressive show adding fun sing-alongs and requests with no door fee. She even graciously welcomes performers to join her, take some time of their own on the mic, booking various artists to have their shows there. It is a family where everyone knows your name and you meet new people every time you go. I find the positive aspects of the big cities I have lived in with the comfort of home in the beautiful, special town that we all love at She Sings. What a magical combination. It has been perfect for birthdays, holiday celebrations, and events. I can't wait to go again! read more

Love what they have to the building. Service was great along with the food. Can't wait to go back

Food is okay, nothing special. Takes at least 30 min from order to table even for breakfast. Open for dinner, only ever been there for breakfast and lunch. Renovations from the old Lighthouse cleaned it up nicely. Staff is friendly but seem to hide in the kitchen and don't keep an eye on their customers. A couple of times, customers had to go to the counter for coffee refills. Updated technology should make orders fly, but seriously, 30 min for pancakes and 2 pieces of French toast? Prices are reasonable considering the current economic state. read more

If Rebecca isn't there, go somewhere else. Listening to servers fight over breaks, having your order screwed up and then being forgotten makes for an unpleasant evening read more

Visited on a Friday night. We had reservations and still waited a good half hour before any wait staff appeared. Food was good but not served at the same time to our party of 4. Did not appear overly crowded...can't imagine what the wait time will be when Chautauqua season begins! Wanted to like this cafe so much! read more

Stopped in for food before a wedding. Had the club sandwich and the Caesar wrap. Both were fantastic. A little busy during the lunch hour but the service was great. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a solid place to eat in the area. read more

Gotta LOVE this place! My fish fry special was excellent... crispy and fresh with homey tartar sauce. Really enjoyed the ambiance and quality live music here! Certainly a "MUST GO" on my list! read more

She really does sing! The vibes were immaculate, not to mention the food which was terrific. Couldn't recommend enough.

Home fries for $4 looked like yesterday's and thrown back in fryer to recook and greasy the egg was ok but it too was greasy

got there a hour before closing and they said the kitchen is closed. then why have hours? Damn shame

What a wonderful addition to Chautauqua! The former Harbor House has been transformed into a beautiful place with fabulous all home made food. I highly recommend "Rebecca's Fave" which is the best spinach tomato and feta omelet I've ever had (and I've had many!) Equally as wonderful as the food is the atmosphere. Such a happy place. The staff is very good and very pleasant. You can tell they all love their jobs! read more

The former restaurant has been completely redone. You would not recognize it from the outdated Harbor House Restaurant. Very bright and cheerful, as are the waitresses who truly seem to enjoy working there. The booths are roomy and comfortable but there is also a choice for a table. I loved the breakfast wrap which comes with either ham, sausage or bacon. Was pleasantly surprised to discover that it comes with a really great fruit cup - huge red raspberries, black berries, strawberries and blueberries. The warp was huge, enough to take half home to enjoy the next day. Mayville is fortunate to have this new restaurant, especially since others have closed. We understand that they will soon be open for the dinner hour as well. read more

We happened upon She Sings Cafe while visiting the area. We just wanted a quick lunch, but got much more. At our request, Rebecca, the owner, played the piano and sang a few songs for us. We had a tasty lunch and enjoyed some beautiful music. What more could you want? read more

The food was better then the service. Took over 30 minutes just to take our order. Gave me 1/2 cup of coffee and said they were brewing more but never came back. They were busy but not that busy. They lost us in their shuffle. Just not good service. read more

I was there for breakfast. The service was a little slow. That's because it was their first day in business. When I got my order, pancakes with real maple syrup, it was accurate and hot. The pancakes were delicious! read more