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    The Cottage

    3.8 (321 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE COTTAGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ponzu Chicken Tacos
    Leena S.

    We took a day trip to Lake Placid and after filtering through the Yelp reviews, I arrived at The Cottage for lunch. Primarily based on the location and views for the restaurant. We weren't expecting much on the food, given the mixed reviews. However, we were pleasantly surprised. I went with the Ponzu Chicken Tacos and they were flavorful and delicious. My husband ordered the BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich, which he enjoyed. The interior is small and cozy and the amazing views of Mirror Lake instantly make your food taste better. The outdoor seating option is really nice, but on the stifling day we visited, we chose to sit inside. The menu has plenty of options, so each person in our party of 6 found something they liked. Our server was friendly. NOTE: They don't do separate checks, but allow you to pay via separate credit cards.

    Upper porch
    Alane D.

    Such a delightful place! Sat outside on the deck over Mirror lake. I had an open faced Reuben with Cole slaw and chips. Delicious and the coleslaw added a bit more zip. Not sure Icy, though.My friends had the pulled pork. Delish. It does have a bit spicy sauce on it, if you didn't want that, ask for it on the side. Our waitress was so pleasant. Thanks for a great evening. Two regrets: my husband was under the weather and couldn't join us, and it would be gorgeous at sunset.

    Our dog enjoying the gondola
    Erin F.

    I have been visiting The Cottage for several years, and it is a must stop whenever I am in Lake Placid. The inside is cozy and has fantastic views of mirror lake. They offer great beer and wine lists as well as a nice variety of cocktails. The food is good as well, with plenty of options to suit what you're looking for. Two standouts from my recent visit were the Warm Brussels Sprout Salad and the Mushroom Soup. If their soup of the day is Chicken Poblano, I'd highly recommend it. On my most recent visit, we were thrilled to find that their outdoor gondolas were heated and dog friendly. Each gondola has climate control and music playing, and the waitstaff will come out to your gondola. I'd add an extra star for this if I could!

    Indoor seating
    Jody W.

    Awesome outdoor patio seating! Beautiful views of the lake! Friendly, attentive service and pretty good food. We kept it simple...shared the Thai shrimp appetizer and some nachos. I had the chicken apricot salad sandwich and one of my colleagues had the same chicken salad on actual salad to bypass the bread. I was like... "Bring on the bread!" Another colleague had a bowl of chili and others at the table had pizza, nachos with chili, and a hummus/pita appetizer. It's really about the location,, views and atmosphere. Would definitely go again in the future.

    Exterior
    Linda O.

    Came back for a visit after a 40 year hiatus. I am sure it's not the same ownership and the decor has changed but the epic view is as spectacular as I remembered. I only had time for a cocktail unfortunately. The exterior is still as quaint as ever. I noticed 2 gondolas in the patio area that can be rented/reserved . Very cute idea. Lots of outdoor seating for when the weather improves. Drink menu lacked imagination and inspiration for the prices they are charging. I was very disappointed in my selection. Ambiance is not as romantic and intimate as it use to be. Now more of a sports and outdoorsy theme. None of it blended or flowed. Sometimes great experiences need to be left to the memories. Service was friendly which is always a plus

    Spicy Black Bean Burger
    Chalita P.

    Can't complain at all with a dinner, a view, and good food. It might have been the intense all day hike but this meal is the most delicious one out of my stay in the area. Not a big menu, but that must mean all their food should be good right?! Our two entrees were both hits! For apps we got the shrimp cocktail. The sauce had a hint of wasabi taste to me. The two mains we got the spicy black bean veggie burger and the pulled pork on a pretzel bun. Both burgers were delicious. I inhaled that. I would definitely recommend the pulled pork burger. The flavor, texture, and breading goes so well. You get a side of chips and a pickle with both. Lastly for dessert, I went with the white and chocolate mousse cake. Nothing to rave home about. Maybe if they top it with icecream I would have spiraled into sweetness overload. It was still a good dessert. If you're not a big fan of too sweet desserts, you may not be able to finish it. Also what is the deal with all restaurants in the area being closed Monday, Tuesday and sometimes Wednesday? Then opening late evening or closing early? This wasn't my first choice of restaurants but I'm glad it worked out this way!

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    The view is spectacular. The food less so and the service was atrocious. Bored, disinterested and neglectful.

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    The food was alright, nice view, but the service was incredibly slow, took over an hour to get our food.

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    The food is good in comparison to other choices in lake placid. The ambience is and view is great. Staff were warm and friendly.

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    Everything on the reviews is a no go. Drinks and Food is only worth the price of view.

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    Bluesberry Bakery - Blueberry almond scone

    Bluesberry Bakery

    4.3(86 reviews)
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    Have you heard of the little engine that could? This is the tiny but mighty bakery. I've been…read morevisiting Lake Placid for years, but only discovered this bakery this year, mostly by following its patrons who were perambulating around the Main Street with what looked like amazing little scones. Speaking of said scones, they're fantastic. If you're expecting biscuit-line scones, these might be a bit of a disappointment. These are on the bread-ier side of the pastry spectrum, but no less satisfying. We tried the blueberry almond scone and the raspberry white chocolate, and both were scarfed down within minutes. I also love that these aren't sickly sweet. Paired with a latte (for which I highly, highly recommend getting a pump of the hazelnut syrup), Bluesberry Bakery was responsible for supplying some of the best breakfasts we had during our stay in Lake Placid. City folks ought to temper their expectations. This is a small town bakery on a quaint main street, and inside, space is tight. There isn't any seating space, and if two or more groups of customers come in simultaneously, the rest of the queue has to wait outside the door. But things behind the counter are manned by a small, dedicated crew of folks who keep things moving. As with any bakery that makes things fresh, come as soon as the urges hit; when they're out, they're out. I learned this the hard way when I came late afternoon for a scone and found they were sold out.

    Very cute little shop on the main street of town. It is first come first serve, so once they're…read moreout of something, they are sold out for the day. They also accept Venmo as payment, which is helpful since I think it is cash only otherwise. I would have liked to see some blueberry based items (like I saw online), but must be seasonal since there were a lot of apple-based options (I visited in November). I must have ordered at least 2 dozen pastries for my friends at the cabin we stayed at for the weekend hike. It cost just under $75 so very reasonable priced and everything it devoured. I got to have the cinnamon roll which of course was delicious. I got to try the apple strudel, and the apples were crisp...as in like biting into a fresh apple. Not too sure how they did that but it was very good!

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