Stopped in for lunch before grocery shopping next door and had an amazing experience. The owner is…read moresuper friendly and you can tell he takes great pride in the business and the food they serve. While I am not the biggest burger fan, I always make exceptions for smash burgers so I was excited to try the classic combo. It was delicious and had just the right amount of everything. The fries are also excellent, with a great seasoning. I opted to dine in today; the dining area was quiet, well maintained, and clean. I was told to come back and try the brisket, and there are so many other things I want to try, so I'll be back soon!

Very friendly staff. Food was great! My husband had the pastrami burger and I got the pastrami…read moreRueben. The pastrami was very tender. Generous portion for the price. Will definitely go back!

Looking for somewhere different to go for lunch and my son is always up for spin the yelp wheel of…read moreoptions and we came across this gem. what made this a great experience was the friendliness of staff. While our order was initially not correct it was addressed immediately which to me is what truly elevates an experience. The owner also knew it was our first visit and provided us with an order of fries to sample. The brisket was very tender and flavorful. This place is tucked in the corner of an old downtown building in Utica which adds to its charm. They serve lunch daily until 2pm

Surprisingly good foods the rice is so soft and full of favor, love the sauce too!! People are very…read morefriendly too :)

Love, love, LOVE the Utica location of Brooklyn Pickle!…read more I first discovered this gem thanks to a paramedic out in Syracuse who told me it was a favorite among first responders. It was conveniently located near my office in DeWitt, so I became a regular--and was thrilled when they opened a location closer to home in Utica. It definitely did not disappoint! My go-to is the hot pastrami on dark rye with Russian dressing. But don't make the rookie mistake of ordering a whole sandwich unless you have an exceptionally hearty appetite! These sandwiches are HUGE. I'm doing good just to make it through half of one. The Utica location occupies a turn-of-the-century warehouse, and the beautiful exposed brick walls give this already great deli a ton of character and a real sense of history. The staff is friendly, helpful, and more than happy to put together whatever sandwich masterpiece you can dream up. They also have a great selection of homemade sides, although I'll admit I've never gotten around to trying them. Between the size of the sandwich and my appetite, I'm lucky to get through half! The homemade pickles that come with every sandwich, however, are absolutely to die for. Parking can be a little challenging given the location, but don't give up...there's additional parking in the back, and the front lot tends to fill up quickly. One of my must-go-to lunch spots in Utica and definitely worth a visit!

One person inline I front of me. 5 teenage girls working. 1 Sandwhich being made so incredibly…read moreslowly. The font on the board is kinda hard to read so I was looking for a paper menu. None to be found available. This place is a fn joke

Mello's is the quintessential hole in the wall sub-shop that is truly incredible. Nothing reminds…read moreme more of Dibella's(Rochester, NY) than Mello's. Always fresh bread, topping and meat selection is perhaps limited but top notch and generously applied. Like any quality sandwich shop the portions are incredible. I get a small roast beef for lunch and have trouble finishing it, a medium is bigger than most larges and I can't even imagine what a large looks like. The one quirk I can say is they do tend to run out of certain meats some days but I take that as a testament to how busy they are. On days where they are out of roast beef I roll with turkey with no regrets, everything these guys make tastes great. The help is always very friendly, albeit very casual, be prepared to have your balls busted just a bit, but that is exactly what I'm looking for at a place like Mello's, simple delicious food with a bit of personality. I've had lunch from this place countless times, at least 20, and have never been disappointed in the least. As a self professed sandwich snob I gladly stake my reputation on this place, if you like great subs no frills you will love this joint.

Food great but they could be a little more friendly to repeat customers who don't come every day…read more I've been going there for 30 years and and I tip well but all I get was oh come on when other people tipped I noticed they said I appreciate you could be better

Pulled into Philomena's while visiting from out of town. Was greeted by the owner who was lovely…read more Picked up the tomato pie and the Frankie sandwich. Both were delicious. Vibes were right!

Utica has a sesame seed problem. Whether it is Italian, Asian or Mediterranean food, it comes…read moreautomatically loaded with the seeds. When they first opened, Philomena's had the option of a seed free roll. It was exciting to order from here. When I went in today, I was told quite rudely that they have not had that option in a very long time and was offered no comparable options. I walked out and I will not go back. It's tough enough advocating for an allergy without being belittled by the staff.

Rooster's Old Forge…read more The fries were absolutely perfect, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. The Figgy Burger was likely the best burger I've ever had at a restaurant. The bun alone was outstanding. Excellent fusion of flavors. Everyone else in our group ordered the Classic Burger, and every single person had great things to say about it. If you're in Old Forge or even passing through Utica, Rooster's is absolutely worth the stop.

Roosters OF Very good! Buns were soft with a touch of…read moresweetness. The burgers were juicy with the quintessential crisp edges. Rooster sauce certainly ties it all together. The chicken nuggets are frozen, bey they are really tasty! Great staff, very friendly. A welcomed and delicious addition to the OF area.

I wanted to try it out to see what the fuss was about. Sub did taste good. The skippy amounts given…read moreinside the sub was subpar.

Great, friendly customer service creating great subs ! Calm atmosphere that is very clean.read more

The food was absolutely phenomenal! While not from the area I always love finding gems in new…read moreplaces, this is one of them! We enjoyed the ambiance of the cafe especially all the beautiful greenery. The service was outstanding and everything was made to order. If you are searching and curious if this will be a great choice look no further because City Cafe is the best!

Perhaps a better name would be "No-Allergy Samich Shop." It for sure is not a cafe: they have…read moreonly regular and decaf and it's not ready to go. There is a counter to the left as you come in, followed by an unattractive cooler case with signs on it. In between is a bakery case that is small but had a nice selection when I was there. I ordered a cup of decaf and a small chocolate almond cupcake, for a price of $8. I declined the plastic box and sat down with the cupcake in an upholstered chair opposite the counter. I thought my coffee would be right up but it took many minutes. I almost left. The cupcake was small but good (fluffy cake, sugary frosting). Then I noticed the sign that said everything was gluten and dairy-free. Surprise! When the coffee was ready, the cream was put in for me. I guess it was nondairy. The coffee was warm like a keurig makes. I had noticed Lunch menus in a wall pocket and Brunch menus behind the counter. So this place is actually full restaurant for people with gluten and dairy allergies. The lunches all seemed to cost ~$18 and seemed inventive. Fries were available as a specialty. There were a lot of tables in the long, cool, dark room. It seemed like a decent place to have an undisturbed meal while talking with friends.

Just an amazing evening and meal. Everything from the minute we sat down until we left was a total…read moregreat date night. Food superb, wine selection (Jack was a wealth of knowledge and total cool guy in the wine selection ) Danielle was our server and made for an amazing meal, hopefully we will get to go back while we're in town!

Convenient for after train ride dinner. Good food. Ok service but nice atmosphere. Would go again.read more

Excellent! Many dishes we have tried are delicious! Try the…read moreFish Florentine! A Hidden Gem.

Excellent FOOD ~ Sandwiches and sides…read more Unique Ambiance ~ Very Deli Style with friendly Staff. Service can be slow depending on crowd size and time of day. Lunch time can be quite interesting