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    The Owego Kitchen

    4.7 (152 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    THE OWEGO KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    a sandwich and a bowl of soup
    Brian G.

    Yum! We came to the area for a fall getaway and this had popped up on my wife's Facebook page. A quick look on Yelp and we had our lunch spot picked for us. We had the Gobbler sandwich, breakfast sandwich and roast beef. Turkey and stuffing soup and a cup of the tomato rounded it all out. Delicious food and great service. We were asked a number of times if we were enjoying our meal. Would definitely return and recommend!

    Robert G.

    Love this place! And we're just passing through. The staff is so friendly and I would definitely stop by again. Thanks for having us. Minis of New Jersey motoring club heading home!

    Love this pallet/reclaimed wood wall ! My DIY Spidey senses are tingling!
    Eric V.

    Stopped in for lunch on a recent Sunday, based largely on reviews from Yelp. We had just finished a couple of hours of "antiquing" at the local emporium and wanted a bite before we left town. The Owego Kitchen did not disappoint. Friendly and attentive staff from start to finish. We placed our orders at the counter and sat at one of several tables available. Our food was brought out within minutes and it was delicious. The special Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Panini, Homemade cinnamon roll and the Maple Egg Melt were happily consumed by all. Covid protocols were observed by staff and customers during our visit. Happy that we found this gem and will be excited to stop back in the next time we are in Owego!

    Carrot cake, brownie w/ peanut butter frosting, & Not Your Mom's Tuna Salad (& horseradish roast beef in background)
    Dana S.

    This is my favourite lunch spot in Owego! My go-to sandwich is the Not Your Mom's Tuna Salad, which has a tangy bite that sets it apart from the usual tuna salad, but everything I've tried has been good. The desserts are amazing - they have a rotating selection of which I've tried dulce de leche cheesecake, a peanut butter brownie, and an apple cinnamon crumb cake. They also have a selection of iced coffee and sometimes tea. Normally I prefer tea to coffee but on my latest visit they didn't have any teas available so I tried the salted caramel iced coffee and was impressed with the clean, smooth flavour. Right now they have limited indoor seating and a covered area out back with a few tables for eating outside.

    The iced coffee is great
    Henry M.

    I've driven by this town so many times and finally decided to stop and walk around. Found this place and it seemed surprisingly hipster given the area. They had kombucha on tap to fill growlers. And a nice assortment of cold brew coffees and iced teas available. I decided to try the "Italian Egg Sandwich" ($5.79), which was interesting and tasted like a Chicago hot Italian beef sandwich, except the beef was actually bacon. I guess it's the hot pepper relish that was giving it that flavor. It had potential, although there was an aftertaste I just couldn't get away from. Every bite had this subtle sourness, almost like something was rancid. There was never a bite that didn't have it. I tried the relish itself and it wasn't that. It might have been the ciabatta being a bit stale. It might have been the griddle they use having burned a bit of bacon fat and resulting in everything cooked on it having the taste of rancid oil on it. I'm not sure, but it really ruined the sandwich. I also had an apple pastry that was pretty good. The apple filling tasted great and had a nice cinnamon flavor to it that was tastefully done. The crust could have been a bit more crispy. The best thing I had here was the "Jamaican Me Crazy" iced coffee from the self-serve coffee area. I assume it was cold brew, since the flavor was so clean. They were able to bring out all the great flavors of the coffee without any of the acidity. I would definitely try this place again next time I'm driving through and hope the strange aftertaste of that breakfast sandwich was a one-time thing.

    Farm(er) Breakfast Sandwich - WORTH IT!

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    The wait, if necessary, is well worth it. Pleasant and helpful staff. Delicious food and sufficient servings.

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    1 year ago

    The food was excellent and taste really good. Very nice experience. If you are in the area must go.

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    1 year ago

    Nondescript from the street, but wow, what a gem! Food was fantastic and atmosphere was cool and welcoming. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Good sandwiches. The black and tan brownie was the best. It had a surprise of coconut inside.

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    Service was very good. Friendly staff. The food was delicious. The ambiance was very relaxing.

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    Food was delicious. Quinoa salad was amazing. Fast service. Iced coffees are amazing too.

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    My gawd. I couldn't even begin to recommend something because everything is so good. I mean like A+, number one.

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    Great stop for lunch. We split CBR sandwich with cup of chili and cheeseburger chowder. It was all wonderful. Great community atmosphere.

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    Great food and great service!! I have never had a bad experience!! They seem to care about their customers and their employees!!

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    Excellent sandwiches, staff was very welcoming and clearly well trained. Will be back next time I am in town for business.

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    Pork pork pork and more pork! This place has a list of 10 or so pork sandwiches, plus a veggie…read moreburger for those who don't want meat. I've only tried the bahn mi but it was delicious! The pork was pulled style with an Asian profile of flavors. There was also some German bologna, which I don't think was really necessary but oh well. The sandwich was topped with a broccoli slaw mix, cucumbers, cilantro and sriracha. Yum! Everything was very fresh and flavorful. The only downside was the sandwich was kind of hard to eat because the roll was chewy. Just be prepared to get sriracha all over your face! The sandwich also came with a side of either baked beans or Mac salad. I tried the Mac salad and it was very good with fresh herbs and sweet pickle. On a side note, I had this sandwich as takeout so I haven't seen the shop itself. I don't know what gear they have, but I don't think they smoke the pork, so don't go here expecting a more authentic BBQ. That being said, I can't wait to try more!

    The best kept secret in Owego, but hurry, it won't be that way for long. Back Alley Pig is an…read moreoutdoor dining experience tucked behind the Owego Kitchen. A simple menu consists of unique BBQ inspired delights including a Koren BBQ sandwich, banh mi, and the traditional all American pulled pork. Vegetarians and vegans alike will love the house made veggie burger that can be accompanied by any of the sandwich fixins. Portions are plentiful, service super friendly, and for $8 a sandwich what's not to love? Visit asap before the secret is out!

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    Owego Donut & Beer - Ice cream themed donuts

    Owego Donut & Beer

    4.9(31 reviews)
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    Okay so I've been here a few times, and honestly I should stop more often because I live rather…read moreclose. They have what is in my opinion a better donut than Dunkin donuts down the road. (I'm still partial to Krispy Kreme however that's quite a drive from here.). The place is rather large, the dining area indoors looks like it's good for at least 30 people anyways and then the outdoor porch weather permitting is probably good for another 20. I arrived about 15 minutes after they opened and the line was forming pretty quickly however it also moved along pretty quickly. The person that takes your order is not the same person that gets your donuts and puts them in the box, so that seems to streamline things pretty well. There's a display up by the cash register with one of every donut that is currently being sold that morning/day so you can make your selection easier. The menu is a little more extensive than donuts, as they also have hoagies and shareables and of course coffee/ juices. For whatever reason, somebody decided to put donuts with beer... Yeah I don't know... But, if the mood strikes you they have a very fine selection that they rotate from time to time of draft beer. It's a pour your own kind of a thing and they also sell growlers. There's of course t-shirts and other random souvenirs that not only have the company logo/wording but Owego in general. Bottom of mind this place is definitely worth a visit.

    The ambiance was very nice. The employee's were very sweet and helpful. The donuts and coffee were…read morevery yummy!! I highly reccomend this place and will definitely go back.

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    MJ's Bar And Restaurant - Steak sandwich.  Sauce is yummy! Fries are awesome.

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    This restaurant embodies the feeling of when, as you go progressively further into more rural…read moreareas, everyone gets kinder and truly cares about you. The great staff, homey background, and absolutely delectable food are all to die for. Now about the food, I personally went for the jerk chicken, which if you have ordered before you know is usually either an overly spicy mess or the best decision you've made that week. Thankfully at MJ's it was the latter, with bursting spicy, sweet, and salty flavors that created heaven between 2 brioche buns. Also, the blue rice was a nice touch. Even the bathroom looked like a mini spa, with the sink looking like the material it's made of ends in "ite". Summarized, best restaurant ever. 10/10 recommend.

    I'm not sure what I was expecting when my cousins brought me here for brunch but it certainly…read morewasn't tropical seaside on the river. The restaurant had a tropical shirt miami beach theme that made me want a golden girls kaftan. We had a larger party so we booked a reservation the night before. Our table was ready on time and we were quickly seated. Our sever was attentive and quick to get drink and food orders. I wasn't drinking but the tropical summer theme certainly carried over into their drink menu. I ordered the poutin-ish for my meal not quite sure what curry I would get and happily it was Japanese style curry sauce. It was a perfect meal for the morning. Would love to go back again sometime.

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    Owego Originals - The remains of what's left of the bite of chicken wings

    Owego Originals

    3.9(87 reviews)
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    This is our local pizza/bar/music joint for the past 15 years. So I'll rate it on the local…read morepizza/bar/music scale. Food first, pretty good if you avoid the frozen crap like fried shrimp, fried cheese stuff. The prepared dishes that they make are pretty good. Every once in a blue moon they do a pastrami sandwich special and that is phenomenal! Katz deli kinda of phenomenal. The pizza is fairly meh. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it mushy with 1/2 cooked dough but usually it's ok. The bar scene is pleasant but the mixed drinks are small. They have a decent selection of beers. The decor is standard for a local pizza/bar/music establishment and the staff has always be attentive in my experience. The manager is a great guy. They usually have a band or group on Fridays ranging from local talent to some pretty serious high quality acts. Always fun and it's not an expensive nite out so thumbs up for that.

    Downtown Owego doesn't have a ton of options but this is on the bottom of my list…read more To be clear this is not supposed to be a classy restaurant with fresh food. It's just a local pizza place with dated ambiance. Using that as perspective, the food used to be decent (1-2 years ago) but now the quality has decreased and the last time I ordered... and it will be the last time... the sub par food was barely warm. The wait staff hangs out by the register area drinking sodas and refused to make eye contact with me when I went up to pay the bill. Hello??? Customer with cash here!!!! Can I please pay??? Please??? I understand businesses needing to cut down to save money but maybe that's just me trying to make an excuse for them. What I don't understand is poor service on top of poor food in a dismal atmosphere. It's like they just gave up.

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    Owego Originals - Tv while you eat

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    Carol's Coffee & Art Bar - Egg salad "DaVinci" on whole wheat (detail)

    Carol's Coffee & Art Bar

    4.8(71 reviews)
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    Let me tell you, Yelpers, there's a reason why Carol's has a rare nearly 5.0 rating from 70…read morereviewers as of today. Or perhaps I should say "reasons" why. To start, this place has such a genuine small-town vibe, it's almost surreal. Live music, artwork from locals, the hand-lettered signs on the bakery items on display. I've made it a custom to stop in Owego about once a year, although I missed it last year. This year, I went about 20 miles (each way) out of my way to visit this gem of a coffee, sandwich, and bake shop. I found a parking space right in front, and immediately the live singer/guitarist could be heard from a speaker at the front door, but unobtrusively, delivering a very professional sounding "Brown Eyed Girl." I think that was the same song he was singing when I last visited two years ago. I was greeted by the staff like I had only been away two days, and the singer glanced my way and nodded a welcome as though he, too, remembered me. The coffee mug is perhaps the largest I've ever seen, and the DaVinci egg salad sandwich was also generously executed (recommendation: spring for the olives for an extra 25 cents). On the way out, I picked up two Dream Bars (a peanut butter and a coconut) to prolong the Carol's experience for just a bit. Yes, there's a reason, too, why they're called Dream Bars.

    Stopped by Carol's Coffee & Art Bar as part of a recent visit to Owego. I'm definitely a fan any…read morecafe or similar space that integrates art into their environment, and there were quite a variety of lovely pieces at Carol's - many by the owner, but also included are other local artists. The menu, of course, also has "Carol's Favorite 'Comfort Food' Sandwiches" on the menu, all named after famous artists. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I'm a huge Van Gogh fan, so I ordered the "Van Gogh" sandwich that comes with oven roasted turkey breast layered on sourdough bread and lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The sandwich was good, but I have to say that proportions of the ingredients felt a bit off. I also noticed during the prep of my plate that the chips came from opening a bag (a bulk version similar to ripple chips you'd just buy at the store). In a cafe space like this, you can't necessarily expect people to be making everything from scratch... but I think it's just helpful to note to keep expectations in line. The drink that I ordered was made well (their beverage selection is at the very back of the menu). You can definitely tell that this is a community space, and it seemed like a number of locals filtered in throughout the lunch. There are notes on the tables that advise of a 90 minute limit for sitting at the table (not something I've ever actually seen before), and there's wifi available for use by customers. Perhaps an awkward experience was just related to the overall service? You grab a menu and choose your table if you're dining in, but you end up paying at the counter. Personally, if I'm going to sit down to eat then I'd prefer to have the check brought to the table and pay that way. The space is a bit cramped by the counter, so it seems like it'd benefit to minimize the foot traffic that has to wait there. And perhaps this is silly, but upon paying for the lunch, the server handed me my receipt and said "Just sign here", and then seemed to be somewhat... abrupt? I feel like I'm pretty low maintenance when dining out, but it just left me going "OH. Okay. Time for me to get out of the way" (it's worth noting that at the time, there was nobody waiting around, or to get to, the counter). Still, it was enjoyable to stop at Carol's Coffee & Art Bar. It's a more unique space with nice offerings.

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    Carol's Coffee & Art Bar
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    The Owego Kitchen - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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