Great food! Great down home country ambience and generous portions with modest prices. Kind and…read morefriendly wait staff too!

From Texas so I BBQ a lot. The pulled pork tacos were some of the best pulled pork I've had…read more I walked in at 4:50 PM was the only person here so guess I'm early. Came for the food anyway.

The venue upstairs was used for an adult prom recently and I attended. It was a lot of fun however…read morethe seating was odd, the shape of the room was even more odd. The bar is at a corner and yet at the center of the room .. the bathrooms are tiny and don't have doors and are right when you walk in so it feels like no privacy. The dance floor was a decent size, and the area could be setup better for seating but it was a fun night. I just loved that the bar had 1911 loganberry!

I liked the seating arrangement they have here, seated dining on one side, bar on the other…read more Service was fast, not super friendly but that's not a necessity. The important part was the food, so good. They have quite a variety of cuisines to choose from. I got the bacon and brisket melt which blew me away. If you get a burger or sandwich you HAVE to get the queso on the side, definitely worth the upcharge

We went to the Watertown Garage Sale which evidently is a HUGE event of the year. Luckily, Shorty's…read morewasn't too busy! I was afraid it would be packed before others also went to the garage sale. The sampler breakfast plate had a little of everything, and the pancake was huge and fluffy! Honestly my favorite part. The old-time diner feel is great, with little jukeboxes at each table. Love this place!

We were visiting the area, and were appealed to this restaurant due to its old time diner look and…read morethe vintage car out front. Once we were inside, that vibe continued. The vintage diner feel was cozy, and the Coca-Cola light fixtures were unique. Each table also had its own vintage jukebox. We came on a busy Sunday morning, but got lucky and were sat right away. From the beginning, and throughout our experience, the staff were very friendly. Our sever brought us drinks within minutes, and we were able to put in our orders pretty quick. Like I said, it was a busy Sunday, so it took awhile for us to receive our food. But this gave my wife and I time to talk, and enjoy the ambiance. I ordered the breakfast lasagna (had never seen this before) with white toast and a side of corned beef hash. When the food came out, it was warm and fresh. The breakfast lasagna had a nice flavor from the peppers and onions and meats that were baked inside. The base was made from what seemed like mashed potatoes which threw me off a little, but wasn't bad. The toast had a good toast to it, and was nicely buttered. I am a corned beef hash lover, and Shorty's was pretty good! The flavors meshed well together and the texture was great. My wife ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits which was not great. The sausage gravy was lacking flavor, with the main taste being cream. The sausage within the gravy was cut up sausage links, and for myself and my wife at least, we prefer ground sausage. Lastly, the biscuits were nothing to write home about. They were not bad but they didn't wow. Overall, I gave Shorty's a three because the food didn't wow me. There was not anything wrong with the food we had at all, and we will probably be back in the future to try some of their other food. Otherwise, my wife and I also loved the feel of the diner itself.

Such a cute unique place. Welcoming and delicious. Food was great and the cocktail options are…read moreplentiful. I really enjoyed my bourbon mimosa flight, what a great idea!

Decided at this spot for lunch. But don't fear, everything is town is all on this same street. We…read morecame in and were the only ones there beside a few at the bar. Sit down and the tables are so sticky. So don't wear anything nice or bring any important declarations because they will get ruined. We ordered drinks, a cosmopolitan in a chipped glass and a mock tail that ended up having alcohol in it. Bartender was nice enough to remake it. Made sure to put mint in with no gloves. I don't know that bothered me. Food was mediocre. Mac and cheese with pulled pork just tasted like adding two left over overs together. French toast was burnt and tasted like onions. Good for quick bite I guess but wouldn't really recommend to anyone.

Tech style ordering... no menus...drinks were wrong, no cold glasses for beer. Food was decent…read more Chicken wings excellent, flat bread pizza very tasty. Service was sterile... no personality. Michael, manager, nice guy. I think he'll figure it out.

We had to stop when I had just arrived at Watertown airport, this is turning into a tradition…read morestopping here, having a refreshing cocktail and a little bite to eat, service, staff are wonderful, a little appetizer of bacon wrapped asparagus was delicious, and several other item looked good as well, but will try next time! I have had the flat bread pizza as well, in which is fabulous. Decorated for St. Patrick's Day, makes this a festive place to celebrate, made us want to order a festive drink, because we love the holiday!cheers, and it is a nice welcome home spot, that I frequently visited many years ago with friends...Thank you! See you soon!

A historic institution in Watertown. My husband grew up coming here and we stop in whenever we…read morevisit. Very cool old vibes. Food is ok, the selling point is the low prices. Very friendly staff that remember regulars.

Food was ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!! No care or effort in preparing, seasoning or quality. Very lazy!…read moreMost of the food seems right out of a box or can straight to the plate. Our waitress was a a doll, however. 1,000% DO NOT recommend!!

Bartender knew what he was talking about and all his suggestions were spot on. Food was great.read more

Our first experience was very good. We had an excellent waitress and the food was delicious, infact…read moremy husband said it was the best chicken sandwich hes ever had. We will be back, maybe trying the Sackets location.

July 2025: My husband and I were passing through Watertown, NY on a road trip and wanted a healthy…read morestop for lunch. The reviews on YELP were positive for The Mustard Seed, so we had to check it out for ourselves. First impression was that I LOVED the smell of the store. It smelled like patchouli, sandalwood, and palo santo. I liked the variety of vitamins and other natural products in the store, including their selection of spices and herbs. The cafe is located in the back with seating inside and outside. My husband ordered the Harvest Salad and a soup and I had the Tuna Salad on a wrap with soup. Both of our meals were excellent and what we wanted for a healthy lunch. The Thai soup was flavorful and delicious, the tuna salad was light and fresh, and the harvest salad was fresh and the mix of the Gorgonzola cheese with the apples was very good. Highly recommend if you're passing through this area!

Amazing food! Healthy options. Service is quick and very friendly. I love walking around the store…read morewhile waiting for my food. Their take out options are delicious!

A Watertown institution that evokes nostalgia for many locals and it keeps delivering those…read morememories like it has for decades. Recently, I stopped to pick up dinner and get my family of four a fish dinner just like my dad did and my grandfather as well before me. Fried fish, fried chicken and sides like potato salad and of course the beans were staples when they came home. The occasional pie, brownie or donut would come with the usual staples. For many of us we come for what it evokes and others are experiencing it for the first time. Reminicing is just an added value and it comes for free.

This place is mucho cool. Retro. Old school. The best fish in the Thousand Islands. Nobody comes…read moreclose. And they have Hoffmann hot dogs. Yes!!!!

Delicious coffee. Definitely will visit again …read more I do not know why it needs "85 characters", but there

Coffee and bakery items always fresh and delicious with a large variety available. Service is top…read moreshelf.