The Lifted Cup Cafe

Came here for the first time and loved everything about it. The staff were so kind. The place is so…read morecool inside with lots of seating and eclectic decor. My chai fog was delicious!

What a great find. Off the beaten trail in more delightful ways than one! This 70s -80s themed…read moreeclectic little cafe not far from our hotel (The Doubletree/Hilton) in downtown Utica was a delight. From the delicious homemade soup to the great service, you can't go wrong. The homemade pasta and potato salads taste just like Mom used to make. I urge you to check out this locally owned gem. You will feel at home with the chill vibe.

Oatmeal

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Pioneer Cafe

4.7(40 reviews)

32.7 mi

During a long drive, we stopped here. The food was great and the staff was so kind. My 6-year-old…read morefelt nauseous from the long drive and the staff gave me bags and napkins to take in the car, just in case, for the rest of the drive, after our wonderful meal. Very warm and caring staff.

Delicious breakfast! Great parking! Try the eggs benny, strawberry french toast and bang bang hash…read morebrowns! Get there early!

Roast beef Sammie

Reuben and sweet potato fries

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Chicken Tenders

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4.5(8 reviews)

17.3 mi

Great food and such a nice place to sit eat and enjoy company and the staff were the best to make…read moreour meals and experience the best.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff, awesome self serve coffee and great food! Highly recommend the…read moreturkey fig jam brioche and Rueben sandwiches!

Broccoli Sweet Summer salad!

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Our breakfast

Eats n Tiques

5.0(5 reviews)

31.8 mi

What a find! Saw the 5 star reviews & they all are spot on…read more An amazing place . Husband had the Rachel said it was perfect. Old fashion tuna melt for me, it was great. Service was excellent.

We sat out on the huge front porch with our pup!! We had a burger and a chicken Philly, both were…read moregreat!! Everyone was very friendly!! Came back to check out the SPEAKEASY downstairs!! Very cool place off the main drag which was a welcomed change. Highly recommend!!

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Timberline Café and Bakery

4.3(71 reviews)

44.6 mi

Great stop in Speculator! Really good coffee and pastries. No wait even on a busy summer morning.read more

I fun place with interesting food - not what I expected in rural America. Great service. Fair…read morepricing. Go here.

Beverage menu

2869 NY-30, Speculator, NY 12164

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Lunch menu

Ozzie's Coffee Bar

4.2(67 reviews)

32.9 mi

First time in Old Forge. I'm a purist when it comes to my coffee. Hot days require an ice Americano…read more(black of course, like my heart) but I have to say, they have really good coffee. Better than Utica Roasters, where I had an ice Americano as well yesterday. Their chocolate chunk cookie was good too.

Affordable and tasty breakfast sandwich. Came in late October so the wait was long due to low…read morestaffing in shoulder season - about 30 minutes. Be prepared! There is a bathroom inside. Ample outdoor seating, minimal seating inside.

Drink menu

Rondaxe Lake

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Main sign

Saturday Spreads

5.0(2 reviews)

16.5 mi

My husband and I were visiting Herkimer. I needed my caffeine so bad the morning we went back home…read moreand found this little cute place. I mean not little, the coffee shop is spacious and they have various collections merch. Staff are so friendly and I love the coffee too.

Finally a truly great iced latte - had the banana bread. Not cheap, but fantastic taste and…read moretexture, and quality cold foam. Will be back. Good relaxed indoor area too.

The Cafe At Stone Mill

5.0(9 reviews)

22.3 mi

I just stopped in here, on a whim, after visiting the Little Falls Antique Center and ordered a…read moreroast beef sandwich, It was made on their dough , plenty of tender roast beef and garlic aioli . It was quite large, so half was enough for one person and it was absolutely delicious. I was pleasantly surprised.

Yelp reminded me to review this business, and I'm glad that it did. I was meeting a friend of mine,…read morewho lives out near Syracuse, we met in the middle because my mother lives in the Albany area. Little Falls was the spot that we chose . I'm going to disappoint you because I don't remember what I ordered. I also don't remember what my friend ordered. I will tell you that it was mid 2020 in the pandemic, before the vaccines came out, and we couldn't eat in the restaurant. We got stuff to go, and we took it back to our Airbnb, and we were absolutely delighted with both of our dishes. We agreed that we would come back to Little Falls Just eat at this place. If it's still by owned by the same people, I highly recommend it. It was delicious. I hope they made it through!

Ordering counter

Catering-Assortment of Wraps

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Catering-Fruit & Cheese Platter

Origins Cafe

4.7(144 reviews)

42.6 mi

This is a very interesting restaurant. Decor is unique - all the dining areas are in a covered but…read moreopen garden setting with lots of plants and flowers. There's a live band at least earlier in the evening. We were there on a Wednesday with a prefix menu - farm to table veggie meal with option of adding grilled chicken. On the night we were there they also had a silent auction going to raise funds for a health clinic. Food was very good, great presentation - delicious creamy cucumber soup, mushroom quinoa and peach upside down cake (at $44 and $50 with chicken it was quite reasonable). Fantastic dining environment. Will definitely come here again on our next trip here.

Beautiful place with the nicest servers and delicious food! Such a great concept, combining a…read morerestaurant with a plant nursery. It makes for a very serene and peaceful experience. Their plants are stunning and they have such a great variety.

Summer salad

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Dining area

Sweet Basil

4.1(45 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great Food - Large portions…read more Been going for 25 years and never been disappointed! Give it a shot !

My sister and I went here for breakfast and Sieana was our server. One important thing to know:…read moreCASH ONLY. we chose our seats in this quaint diner and ordered. I had the croissant with sausage, egg and cheese and hash browns. My sister had the veggie omelette. The wait was a bit, but we were understanding since Sieana explained that it had been slow, but then everyone came at once, it seemed. The wait was well worth it. Everything tasted fresh, homemade and absolutely delicious! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Croissant with eggs, cheese, sausage and hash browns.

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Tonya R.

7 months ago

We had such a great experience this morning at The Lifted Cup Cafe! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of purpose. The staff were incredible--friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. You can tell this place is more than just a café; it's built on a meaningful mission, and that really shines through in every interaction. The food and drinks were fantastic, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared. Thank you for a wonderful start to our day--and for the impact you're making in your community. We'll definitely be back! read more

Caleb C.

6 years ago

This is my father's cafe/restaurant. He was a cook in the navy for a long time and when he was even younger he went to boces for culinary. For as long as I can remember my father's favorite thing to do is cook. And now he finally took the biggest step of his life and opened this restaurant. He could not have done it without his faith in God. He is the best chef I know and I highly recommend stopping here for some food and fellowship. Weather your a local or just passing through I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

MT S.

5 years ago

An absolutely terrific little cafe with great food and a perfect relaxing atmosphere. The self serve style is way more convenient than the typical diner and kind of makes you feel "at home" where you can get your own drinks and make your own coffee the way you like it. The food gets served very quickly and the quality is fantastic. This is just what our community needed. Thank you Tim and Mel for creating such a great little place for all of us to be able to enjoy! Keep up the great work. read more

Willa H.

5 years ago

What a wonderful new cafe!! The food is fresh and delicious, and the staff are personable and friendly. You will not find a better location for breakfast/lunch in the area, and will not be disappointed. From the waffle that is somehow too good to be true, to the sausage gravy that will turn a non believer into a believer, to those melt in your mouth burgers - I'm sure you will also soon be a regular! read more

Courtney B.

5 years ago

AWESOME! Excellent food, Excellent atmosphere, Excellent staff! Tim and Melanie are wonderful people and have brought this cute cafe to the Barneveld area! Great job on renovations, coffee selection is nice too! Love seeing small businesses in the area! Best wishes for The Lifted Cup Cafe! read more

Papa M.

5 years ago

Best breakfast place ever! Must try the eggs Benedict! Perfection! Great atmosphere and friendly hosts.

David H.

2 years ago

Great food, atmosphere and all around good experience! Fantastic people Highly recommend! read more

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