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    State Line Lookout Cafe

    4.1 (37 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
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    The hamburger apparently comes highly recommend...
    Glenn V.

    Grab yourself a pen and a seat and if you have a free weekend, I'll dictate some of the ills and whoes of a city that functions like a cheap camera in just about every capacity save the city parks. And its abundantly clear to me now that monetary appropriation has made it's way up the Hudson River, perhaps it's an endowment or a foundation -- however the money arrives, I'd say that it's being well appointed. The water below was swelling up to noble heights from the mid valley and as the days and the seasons change the magical landscapes of these mountains in turn change quickly and with unusual hyper frequency in my reflections. In fair weather the hedge upon the cliffs wear Kelly green and the sky, a blue and purple outline, but when the clouds cast out, it's akin to a light smoke of grey hues, I know about these knolls and valleys - it's a Dutch thing, for they were once the lordship in the early times of the providence. From first glance, the cafe could pass as an original Dutch house, minus the yellow bricks, but with the slate roof shingles reflecting sunlight, latticed windows and surmounted with a noble looking weathervane, it looks as such to the initial glance. In this very building you can purchase what amonts to not much more than what's most likely being served up at your neighbors backyard BBQ - as you read down the list it's not the words that initially grab your attention, it's the big cast iron grill just to the rear. So when my hamburger touched down, the initial sizzle got my appetites attention as vapors of bacon and onions began to swirl throughout the exposed wooden rafters. I was asked about topping and I had to have them all, the young fella heaped it on good and well balanced creating a dazzling color montage within my bun. True, Americans love their hotdogs and hamburgers, occasionally disbursing credit more than necessary for the product produced. This is not that. This hamburger (although the cook temp could have been reeled back into medium from medium well) was quite delectable. Fresh toppings cut thick, with a little post wash just running off - the mid Hudson Valley has some sturdy vegetables - I've got them growing in my yard, it's the only area I buy from now as I now cultivate hearty tomatoes till late September. But this isn't a Farmers Almanac piece, so please excuse the solliquie tangent special -- I'm just saying -- That burger was a total knockout!

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    Melody C.

    This spot is perfect for grabbing a quick bite before embarking on a strenuous hike or a lil post-hike picnic sesh at one of the picnic tables. It'a situated right next to the parking lot and you really can't miss it. There's a bathroom for women and one for men inside. I love how they require masks and only let one person into the bathroom at a time. The women's bathroom has at least two stalls and it's pretty clean. They offer a variety of sandwiches and burgers, and I ordered a BLT sandwich, but it was quite lackluster for about $5. Still, it gave me enough fuel for the hike. Afterward, I returned for a ginger ale and a cream soda. I noticed they also sold postcards!

    Jumbo dog with suarkraut
    David D.

    The family decided to go hiking in the Palisades Interstate Park. There was only one place to eat in the park. So here's my review of the State Line Cafe in the Palisades Interstate Park, New Jersey. The Experience My sister Genie summed it up best as she slumped over the table "what could they be doing?" We ordered our food outside and grabbed a nearby table while we impatiently waited. It was past 2 o'clock and after our hike we were all starving. For simple fried food it took a while, probably 20-25 minutes. The Accoutrements I got the onion rings which were the first starved bite I took. They were perfectly simple.You could only taste two things: onion and fat and that's just what I wanted at that moment. The fries were far less satisfying. They were thinner than a marathon runner and varying levels of crunchiness from crispy to just took a swim in the Hudson soggy. The Main Course I had a craving for a hot dog and this jumbo dog really lived up to it's big name. It seemed to be a grilled variety with good flavor and the sauerkraut added some acidity. So long as you don't swallow it whole like those hot dog eating contest guys you'll enjoy this. I knew even the most jumbo of dogs wouldn't satiate my hike hunger so I ordered a cheeseburger as well. The first red flag was the kaiser roll it came on. Kaiser rolls might be good for a loaded up breakfast sandwich but they're too much bread for a burger. The second red flag waved over my taste buds when I bit into the burger and the only flavor was the char from the grill. The ground beef appeared to be a frozen patty of questionable origins. Skip the burger and get another dog or something else if you're extra gluttonous like me. The Verdict If you've just finished a hike at Palisades interstate Park and are starving or would like to enjoy some food with a view, order up some food from State Line Cafe. In any other scenario waiting a while for this amalgamation of mediocre ballpark foods isn't worth it.

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    Katherine P.

    The State Line Lookout Cafe is a little snack bar and bookstore located at the State Line Lookout in the Palisades Interstate Park. It has it's own exit off of the parkway (look for the blue sign.) The cafe, when open, is pretty great. It's an old school, snack bar type of place, with a pretty basic menu of mostly hot dogs and hamburgers, that sort of thing. They also have some nice baked goods and some hot drinks as well, which is what we were after, after a chilly hike on the palisades. There's some seating around the perimeter, and a cozy larger room with fireplaces where you can relax and sip some cocoa and nibble on your brownie. There are books to peruse, a collection of bones of various animals that have been found in the park, and some nice photography. All in all, a great place to stop if you're heading north, or to have a nice snack after a hike.

    Quiet this time of year but still worth the stop. Take in some of the breath taking views.
    Hank R.

    Cozy little place. Great views. I mean, outstanding views. Can't say enough about them. Very nice staff. Very friendly. Tasty breads made with yogurt. The chocolate chip is my favorite but the blueberry is great too. Very moist and delicious, not dry like most places. I was there today a few days after a snow storm and still enjoyed my time outside.

    Fries, veggie Burger n egg sandwich
    Neha S.

    Don't stop here for food, but stop here for the view! Enjoy a bird's eye view of the Newyork City overlooking the gigantic Hudson River. It's beautiful, calm n scenic. N food can be surely worked upon. The fries had no salt, n the sandwich had nothing but a runny egg. We were hungry n tired, so no complains...

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    Good food at a good price with a beautiful view. Friendly service and accommodating special requests.

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    One of the best cafes in this table I highly recommend the cappuccino here is out of this world I would give this place 10 Stars if I could

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    No frills cafe. Decent fresh chow at an unbeatable location. Highly recommend them for a quick lunch. Fish and chip is great.

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    Buffet room

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