I picked up a matcha latte here, and my friend catered a delicious brunch from this spot!…read more I appreciated that the matcha didn't come pre-sweetened. It could've been whisked/blended a bit better (separated a bit), but I was happy with it overall. Regarding the catering, I was a big fan of the avocado toast (super fresh and creamy and nice flavor) and tasty muffins (I enjoyed the blueberry muffin.) It takes a bit to make drinks / food, so be sure to allocate some time--this isn't one of the factory-like cafes that churn out drinks / whip out ready-made food. The interior is cute and has assorted offerings of general foods/supplies that were fun to peruse.

Unbelievable! This place is an absolute gemstone that has…read more'something' on their menu for everyone.

Huge place and great to bring the kids…read more We went for strawberry picking for Father's Day. I like that you only pay for what you pick. No entrance fee per person and no parking fee (Unlike many other farms). The downside was that there were not many strawberries. The ones we did pick were already wilting within 24hours. I think we caught the end of picking season. The farm is about 1/4 mile down from the market /cafe/brewery. The market is cute and has a lot of pantry items as well as fresh produce. They also serve lunch (chicken sandwich, etc). I was surprised at how expensive everything was. It was $18 for the chicken sandwich. It was well fried and came with a good portion of salad. However, the chicken itself was very small. It also took 20 min to be served. Another option is the airstream in the back. They were selling hot dogs. They had some local dogs that were pretty tasty. The brewery on premise was great. They had a play area to keep the kids occupied, tables/chairs and the World Cup was on. Can't really get better than that. There is also a goat pen in the back of the market. You can pay for some food and the kids can feed the goats. A lot of places charge you just to see the goats. This place doesn't haggle you like that. Great place. I wish they were closer to the city!

We were absolutely thrilled to come upon a farm or orchard that does not function as a money grab…read more Their policy of pick what you pay for is a rarity we see these days, and we find this policy to be the most welcoming and the practice generates the highest likelihood of repeat business. When we arrived, on June 17, 2026, prime season for strawberries and snap peas, we were greated by a friendly young woman named Erin, who operated the admission booth. She provided us with two small containers for the snap peas and two larger for the strawberries and explained that we can pick whatever we want, and only pay for what we harvest. We acquired some beautifully fresh snap peas and freshly sweet strawberries. We visited the store, which offered typical farm store goods. There was nothing overly impressive about the store, but it is worth a look. We loved this place and even though it is more than an hour away, this will be our go to place to pick your own fruits and vegetables. We are looking forward to bluberries season in early July!

This had a "pizza farm vibe" without being in the middle of the countryside - charming, rustic, and…read morewarm. It's also very popular, and rightly so. I love when local eateries are well-loved because they deserve it. 9 Miles East Farm certainly does! A lot of the folks who came in for dinner wanted to sit on the terrace to bask in the last couple of hours of sun, but being from Florida I get overdosed with that and sat inside. I'm glad I did, the playlist reminded me of a Sunday picnic without being either. However, the atmosphere felt like that, even indoors. The owner was super personable, and the server was just the right amount of attentive. I ordered the chicken piri piri, and it presented beautifully. I felt comforted by the food. The tender grilled chicken parted from the bone with a twist of my fork and the mashed sweet potato was a great partner to the savory, citrusy, and slightly spicy piri piri. Im not even a chicken thigh person, but this dish changed me. I actually felt tended to and taken care of by the food! Does that even make sense??? It did when I was eating because that's how I felt. And the crazy thing is, I've been here once before. I loved what I ate, but it didn't feel like this. It's been a rough couple of months, but after this meal and listening to the carefree, but intentional music, it lit up my mood and my spirit. This will definitely be one of my go-to's when I visit Saratoga Springs, and I highly recommend 9 Miles East Farm to anyone. I think that a lot of people feel like they're visiting a friend's place when they come here. I definitely did.

Absolutely dead to me. My parents spend the season up in Saratoga and I come with my family up to…read morevisit them. We have eaten at 9 miles for years. We have spent a fortune there. My mom 78 year olds ate there with her best friend. They were fighting over who should pay the bill. The owner not only chastised my mother and her friend for making noise but for making the wait staff uncomfortable and they should just pay their bill. The waitress felt awful And my mom went home and called me in tears. I'm so tempted to go in and give this woman ( not Gordon) a piece of my Mind. We will never go there again. I will also tell everyone in my world to never patronize this place again. Horrible judgmental Woman who was so cruel to my mom. My parents patronize all the local Mom and pop stores and spend a fortune in Saratoga. This woman was cruel And mean to my Mom.

The best experience! Lots of space inside, very warm ambiance. There are ample benches and seats by…read morefirepits outside and an area with food trucks and to apple pick yourself. The apple cider donut stand was absolutely amazing. Theyre making them fresh right there! We got a couple fresh apples as well and they were phenomenal. Service was nice and they're busy! Highly recommend going here for an city escape, especially in the fall.

Fun apple orchard and cidery where you can go apple picking or just hang out in the cidery with…read moreapple donuts, cider, beer, or wine, and light bites. There was even an oyster pop-up tent by the cidery when I was there. I highly recommend the sparkling cider and apple cinnamon donut - both were very delicious. I had my dog with me and the cidery is dog-friendly but the apple picking part unfortunately is not. Something to be aware of if you're bringing your furry friend along for the outdoor adventure.

Very classy restaurant everything was top notch. We went Thursday night for the pasta and salad…read morespecial and it was out of this world. The salad was arugula, endive, radlcchio, red wine vinaigrette and parmigiano reggiano. Nice light salad. The pasta was tagliatelle with pork sausage, San marzano tomato, cream and parmigiano reggiano. The pasta was so light and the bowl was the perfect size. If it could not get any better we had the Zeppole Di San Giuseppe for dessert so fresh and delicious! Our server was outstanding and the staff were very friendly. This place is worth trying.

Mezze is truly a destination dining experience. This was our fourth visit over the past 20 years…read more Each time, we wonder whether it will still be as good -- and each time the food and staff exceed expectations. Mezze prepares top quality local ingredients with skill and attention to detail, presented by staff who take pride in serving and are happy to have you there. Not a false note from start to finish.

One of the best dinners I've had this year! The restaurant is very rustic and cozy. The staff was…read moregreat and the food was amazing in every way. We started with the short ribs, and I could have eaten those all night! They had a large list of specials including the veal parm my husband ordered, he was very pleased with it. The bolognese I got was delicious and very flavorful. Our drinks were also very good. We were on our honeymoon and they gave us a free dessert which was so nice of them! We got the apple bread pudding. It was the perfect end to dinner with an espresso martini.

Never judge a book by its cover. Same with this restaurant. When you drive up and walk to the…read morehost stand, you'll see the bar and hear the loud music, and think it feels more like a dive bar than a 5 star restaurant, HOWEVER, it is indeed a down to earth 5 star restaurant! We grabbed a picnic table outside on the deck. Our server was so kind, personable, and helpful! We ordered the Brussels sprouts which did not disappear in flavor! And the meatballs, which was cooked in the most delicious "gravy" -- we also got the kids pasta and meatballs, which was the same amazing sauce! My 3yo LOVED it! We also got a salad, which had fresh ingredients. We also got the steak, burger, squid ink seafood pasta, and montauk scallops -- all had the freshest ingredients. The seafood in particular was all cooked to PERFECTION. Their house made gelato is not to be missed nor their apple crisp, which had slices of fresh apples and just like your grandma made it. There is a reason this place is a solid 5 stars on Yelp. It is less than 10 minutes from Scribner Lodge where we stayed and was worth the visit!

An update from my previous review, because this popped up on a brunch search. Hot tip: Indian…read moreLadder no longer has breakfast/brunch. They had a kitchen fire a few years ago, shut down for a year, and completely rebuilt the store/café. It's beautiful, and you can get great baked goods including their famous cider donuts and a variety of coffee/beverages at the counter and sit comfortably in the cafe. They greatly reduced the kitchen space and don't make full meals in house. The cidery/brewery downstairs is still a great place to hang out but you'll only be able to get a few mostly app type food items. The main place to eat is now up the hill where Defazios runs a pizza counter. There's also a beautiful catering space overlooking the Helderbergs where we held a 40th anniversary party. Defazios provides full catering there, from their wonderful main restaurant menu. Indian Ladder provides beverage service, offering theirs and other NYS beer, wine and cider.

Yummy food I like the defazioes pizza really quiet and far away from everything otherwise it's goodread more

While calling itself a diner, this establishment is more of a very comfortable family restaurant…read more It has plenty of parking, a nice capacity and is staffed by very efficient, smiling people who seem to enjoy their work as well as their patrons. The vast menu will provide a treat for every type of diner. Food is served quickly, freshly prepared and with the ability to satisfy the hungriest of patrons. The restaurant is clean, well maintained and very comfortable. I am looking forward to returning to sample more of their menu. I found eating at this "diner" fed not only my appetite, but also my spirit.

We walked in and there's a sign that says to seat yourself. So our party of 6 sat at a big table. A…read morewaitress came over and asked what we wanted to drink. She gave us the menu, I could tell that she was the only one there and a bit stressed but still was doing a good job holding it down . I ordered the Denver omelette. The food arrived decently fast and hot. Everyone's plate was absolutely full of food. It was so much food for everyone that most didn't finish. But all In all it was delicious and it was a great local place.

I thought I was done with maple weekend 2026. I had five maples on Saturday alone! But my wonderful…read morepassenger pointed out, as I headed south through Massachusetts - "oh, I think that's another maple event?" "Where?" So I looked around and saw the cars parked behind me. U-turn. Pack into the gravel lot. And... go pet the cows. Yup, this is truly a farm. The barn smells like animals and you can pet the goats. All the staff is friendly and there to explain maple, farming, whatever you'd like. For maple weekend? Excellent. We went into the Calf-a (sound that out) and there was a fairly long waitlist, but passed the time in the maple steam room with free samples! and perhaps the most interesting samples of all. Maple mustard. Various maple dips. And while they were not cheap, the staff did work together to get me some Grade B maple, which is so hard to find nowadays. It's now in my fridge. Once our names were called, we found a great variety on the menu for a very reasonable price. I got two pecan pancakes, fresh made, and my lady got one maple cranberry, made with the cranberries that were used to infuse the cranberry maple syrup. Our table got an entire pitcher of maple to pour as we pleased - yes, I do please. I took a pair of maple donuts to go, and they do not taste like cider donuts. The maple stands out. Fresh made and soft. I know maple is March, but this farm seems like a winner any time of the year you're passing by.

Hidden gem! What a fun, educational, and generally wonderful experience. I would say this is…read moreappropriate for kids aged 0 to probably tween. The property is huge and beautiful, with lots of games and animals to feed and discover. The playground is huge and actually a few different playgrounds. Admission is a little steep, but well worth it given you can spend hours here and also support a small, local business.