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    State Eatery

    4.8 (52 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Brisket and pulled pork
    Frank Y.

    This is some awesome Q! Only a short 15 minute drive from Ithaca, State Eatery is serving up some top-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.

    Beet salad, ribs, BBQ platter, drinks

    Absolutely love them! Great BBQ, amazing drinks, and the folks who work here are insanely nice.

    Brisket and pork ribs

    Food was amazing. We eat at a lot of BBQ joints. This place is so good. Brisket even at the end of the night was on point. Ribs were perfect and the fresh fermented veggies are awesome. On top of all that the baked goods are just as good.

    State Bakery + BBQ OPEN
    Katie E.

    We were visiting the area and were so excited for the weekend to arrive so we could try this place out. The place is literally a little garage, so no curb appeal whatsoever but when you get out of the car you are just smacked right in the face with the most amazing aroma you've ever experienced in your life. It appears to be run by a young couple and everything looks absolutely divine. We wanted to buy every single thing, no exaggeration. The woman was very kind and you can tell this is a local favorite and they are kept very busy! We settled on croissants, cinnamon croissants and the bread pudding. I can confidently say (and our entire group agreed) that these were truly the best pastries we've all ever had. Our only disappointment is that we are leaving town tomorrow and we don't have enough room in our bellies to eat more of what they have to offer. Spoiler alert, I'm going to make a valiant effort to go back today to grab some bbq for lunch because if their pastries are this good I can only imagine what that bbq is like.

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    Debi W.

    Such a great find! The breakfast biscuits were sold out with the people before us. So we ordered lunch--a brisket sandwich with coke slaw on homemade bread. It was so tender and juicy. The sandwich was big enough to share. Our friends ordered by the pound which was a great idea to sample the different meats. The bakery had so many delicious choices. We narrowed it down to the rum raisin pastry, a toffee brownie and two cookies: peanut butter and chocolate chip. For drinks we had a Pellegrino sparkling water. Only a few chairs for outside seating. We brought our own just in case they were all taken. Call ahead ordering is available so you don't have to wait in line. Parking is limited.

    lemon tart
    Marissa G.

    I found this place while creating an itinerary for a family trip to Seneca Lake. State Bakery & BBQ did not disappoint! Due to our schedule, we visited for breakfast. They have a few breakfast sandwich options (chicken and brisket) and lots of pastries to choose from. All the treats were delicious. There are a few picnic tables aside this garage. I do wish the grass was cut and that seating area was a bit cleaner and more customer friendly. My only complaint is the woman at the counter accepting payment was abrasive. It seemed like she didn't like non-locals supporting a local business. That's the impression my family got. Hopefully that won't be anyone else's experience.

    Pastry
    Debra M.

    Great pastries and the meal options are very popular. Recommended but parking can be a challenge.

    Cinnamon croissant
    Sara S.

    This place is the definition of "don't judge a book by its cover". It is basically in someone's garage but the food was SO good, especially the cinnamon croissant. I wish we bought a few extra pastries for later on, but we will definitely be back next time we're in the area. Also dying to try the bbq for lunch!

    Steve S.

    Wow this place is good! Not much to look at (it's basically located in somebody's garage), but boy is the food good. I got a delicious pulled pork sandwich and a couple of cruffins. What's a cruffin you ask? A muffin made with croissant dough. Mine had coconut on top with a cream filling. Soooo good! A little on the pricy side but the food is top notch. My only quibble (and it's a small one) is I wish they had different sizes for the sandwiches. Mine was awesome, but it was also soooo big. I didn't really need to eat a sandwich that big at 11:30 in the morning.

    Mac n Cheese
    Kelly B.

    I loved it! It's a raw bakery off the side of the road. I came here based on the photos here on Yelp. They had yummy fresh treats and the food was great! Definitely going to make it back when I'm in the area. They seemed to take many pick up phon orders. Very convenient for times we are in. Loved it! The only thing was the biscuits would be better I'd they were warm on the sandwiches. Sticky bun was so good!!

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    Sabrina J.

    Me and my partner were staying in the Finger Lakes area for a few days, and we ate here TWICE! We got the egg & cheese biscuits, one with bacon and one with sausage. The sausage is really delicious. We had a long drive back so I also got the smoked chicken sandwich with roasted peppers, eggplant, and greens on house made sourdough, and wow - this sandwich is the bomb. We got home hours later, I still had the second half of the sandwich so I ate it with some mayo added. IT. WAS. SO. GOOD. I guess if I have any suggestions it would be serving that sandwich with mayo on the bread because it really made it come together. I wanted to buy a loaf of the sourdough and am still regretting not doing so. I really loved stumbling on this spot, a great hidden gem with delicious, fresh baked bread, pastries & BBQ.

    Sandie P.

    Just driving by- my hubby saw the sign with the word "smokehouse" and slammed on the brakes! Best little find of the trip! What a great place! It's a "grab and go" with no seating but the best pulled pork we've ever had. The giant roll was tasty and not "too much!" Adding the coleslaw to the sandwich made it perfect!

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    Had the BBQ Box with pulled pork and chicken. Service was prompt and everything was really good. Especially liked the chicken and cornbread!

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    Breakfast sandwiches are scrumptious! Couldn't be happier to have this little gem down right down the street!

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