We made reservation to make sure we had a dinner location, but probably not necessary on a regular Friday night around 6-6:30pm. Street parking is as you can guess hit or miss. We sat at a high top and ordered drinks... not the fastest service, but seemed to be just one bartender. Not our favorite cocktails as they were just a little off. Just one of the 4 would have gotten the same drink again. For food, seems like everyone else wanted their chicken sandwich!!! Nice sized breaded chicken on bun with delicious, crispy fries!!! I also loved my chicken and feta Greek type salad. Nice portion with perfectly cooked and cut chicken. The flavors were so good, I didn't even try their dressing which they serve on the side. We were a bit full for dessert, but also only option was their crepes... maybe next time. A good option if you have family members with food allergies, or are vegan/vegetarian. Everything is clearly marked on menu. read more

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We went out for brunch on a Sunday. The espresso mochas and Bloody Mary's were delicious and the crêpes were exquisite. There's a full bar with seating at the bar and the restaurant is very clean with nice atmosphere. read more

In my quest for a reasonable size burger, we found ourselves at The Shop. A winter Saturday lunch with another couple was an opportunity to catch up with them and enjoy a meal in a first time dining adventure. We hadn't seen an ad for the place, and didn't know of it until today. We were seated right away, and joined a very good lunch crowd. The wait staff were busy, and perhaps could have used another hand or two. Once the other couple arrived, our orders were taken The orders were accurately served, but there was a ten minute wait for our salad eater's dressing to show up. All meals lived up to expectations. Two iterations of burgers, an order of crepes, and a single serve margaria pizzetta, were the bill of fare. The drinks were Chai Tea Latte and Lavender Vanilla Latte. We noted that no ice was included with our glasses of water, which were kept topped up quite nicely. The Shop is upscale price wise. Don't plan to drop by for a quick lunch at a low price. Also, unless your favorite beer is the local micro brand they seem to serve exclusively, you're out of luck brew-wise. A pleasant, clean, old building with modern touches and interesting wall art, as well as friendly staff to meet your needs, are what to expect. There might be a lot of families in for lunch as there was today, so don't expect quiet conversations. If your tax bracket allows, go and enjoy. read more

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Food was good, Service was slow but servers were nice. The reason for my low review was there was an extremely inappropriate and frankly disgusting show being played on the tv with nudity and extremely offensive language and stereotypes, etc. please do better. read more

It was whatever, but I've never seen a place nickel and dime its customers so much. There was a charge for a plastic to-go container even. Nothing was so amazing that it comes close to warranting being that annoying. read more

Very good food and drinks!!! However, one of the owners is extremely rude and disrespectful unfortunately which made me not want to come back anymore. read more

This place is a great place for a good ambiance boozy brunch but if you are looking for top notch food it's just eh. I had a solid latte here for 6 bucks at the time and got to spend a while chit chatting with the wife at the coffee bar which gave me ample time to also see what the baristas were up to. They do a heavy pour mimosa and I assume other drinks but honestly I was mostly impressed with how deep a pour the mimosa was. So I would assume this is a great boozy brunch though I didn't partake. The food took a while, but the ambiance was nice enough that I wasn't mad about it, but when it did get there it was a little on the dull side. It was good, but unexciting. I got the prosciutto and white truffle oil crepe. The crepe itself was solid and the white truffle oil was good, garlicky, but the dish as a whole just didn't wow me for the price (19 bucks I think). Maybe with some carnalized onions it would pop a little more. The wife got the katsu pork sandwich which was also fine. Again if it weren't expensive I would have been more impressed but the pork katsu was a little thin and under seasoned whereas the sauce was fine but really had to carry the dish. The fries were actually excellent so I should commend that. Overall, Pretty solid, great for ambience and booze, but the food was underwhelming for the price and took a good amount of time. read more

Stopped here on my way for a weekend trip to Ithaca and it was absolutely delicious. The crepes were very big and probably some of the best I've had overall. Got the French toast crepe and a prosciutto one to split with my partner and it was super filling and worth the money. I also got a cayenne mocha, loved the latte art and it was definitely spicy and different! And the mimosa was a steal at only 5 bucks (NYC could never). Went around lunch time on a Friday so it was pretty quiet and the service was quick. The staff was very sweet to us as well. Definitely want to come back soon! read more

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DO NOT GO HERE!!!! THEY THREATEN TO CALL THE COPS ON YOU IF YOU DONT WRITE A 5 STAR REVIEW! Update: My boyfriend and I went here on Saturday 4/29 to have brunch and the bald guy with glasses and some other taller cook with brown hair kicked us out before we even got seated because of the previous review I left. Then they threatened to call the cops if we didn't leave immediately since we both (and the waitress) paused in shock at why weren't being allowed to be seated. DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE ANY BUSINESS. I can't even begin to fathom how a business responds to a 3 star review like that. read more

Love love this place! The coffee are amazing and other drinks too. They have great crepes options, from savory and sweet. If your trying to go on weekends make sure you call to reserve a table. They can sometime get super busy and won't have table for walk-in. read more

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Had an early dinner reservation before a comedy show on Friday night. Food came quickly and drinks were alcohol filled! Crepes are what they're known for. Party of three with one vegetarian. we ordered the portobello burger, bacon Brie burger and prosciutto spinach crepe and an order of truffle fries. Ended the meal with a banana strawberries crepe for the table to share. Everything came out great. Totally recommend. read more

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We stopped here on the way back from a weekend upstate and wow! This place is great and exceeded my expectations. Wonderful staff, great food, and drink selection. I would definitely recommend their crepes (they have a wide selection of savory and sweet ones) and upgrading to truffle fries, which have just the right amount of truffle and are super crispy. Wish it was closer to me so I could become a regular! read more

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YALL THE FOOD WAS MAD GOOD. The service was good too. Like I love this restraunt. I cant give u a 10 so i give yall a 5.

Great menu. I got the lavender latte and gluten free brownies last time. Really good! Prompt and friendly service. They don't take American Express or Apple Pay. read more

Super cute little place to get breakfast/brunch/dinner. We have been wanting to try this place for a long time, but it seemed like last winter they had limited hours and days, and they were closed during summer! We finally got to try it after a year living in the area. We got the following: lavender vanilla latte - high quality coffee beans used, it wasn't that "milky"/no coffee type of latte. It was made to perfection, an espresso taste balanced w the vanilla lavender. The buffalo chicken sandwich was actually a very generous portion of chicken and right amount of buffalo sauce. The havarti/spinach/truffle oil crepe - the moment they brought the crepe to the table I could smell the very fragrant truffles. For dessert, we shared the rose hip mascarpone crepe - perfect amount of sweetness and eclectic flavor. Overall everything was on point, food was tasty and service was perfect. The only thing to improve is maybe the hours in the future? Not sure if during winter time they will change their schedule again but we had a hard time last winter going there due to timing. read more

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Having eaten at The Shop, I am now utterly depressed that we do not live in Binghamton and cannot eat here every day. (My favorite gluten free crepe in Philly is very closed.) We tried both savory and sweet crepes, and both were superb. Other tables got burgers that looked amazing. Great coffee bar and the service was very attentive and courteous. Will be back here for sure the next time we are in town! read more

Pretty disappointed.. group of us came in and sat for an order of fries and a round of "shots" which we took about an hour to finish.. we were then refused anymore drinks for unknown reason. We are middle aged women who are pretty responsible and very shocked that we were refused any more drinks We have never had a bad experience but feel upset about it this evening read more

First of all, the service here was not good whatsoever. A reservation was made on our end but got pushed back 20 minutes by the restaurant which was originally no big deal. However, when we got here, we had to wait probably a solid 15 minutes in a very, very crowded restaurant before they even had an empty table ready for us which defeats the purpose of a reservation. It took forever to get our drinks, they only gave us 4 pieces of bread for a party of 13, and they didn't give us enough plates for the appetizers. Also four of us ordered the same crepe meal and they ran out of strawberries for the last one which was supposed to go to my niece who is only 10 years old. It was obvious that they weren't going to say anything about the strawberries not being there because an adult at the table had to point out that the strawberries were missing in order for the waitress to even mention it. Despite the service, the food was excellent and everyone enjoyed their meals. read more

A cute place in Binghamton that reminds me of New York City. They have a large selection of sweet and savory crepes & a large drink menu. I enjoy the lavender lemonade & have tried a different crepe each time I went. Perfect for a date or a chill lunch with friends. Definitely try to go at least once at night too because they offer drinks called sparklers which are pretty strong yet taste like juice :) read more

They have a lot of very fancy and old fashion cocktails available. Not just the usual bar drinks but like some of the classy kind from way back in the day. Decor is pretty nice too read more

Personable waiter who paid attention but didn't over engage (a sweet spot not easily attained). Had the cranberry spritzer and chicken Florentine crepe with a small house salad. Dressing was inoffensive but not remarkable. Crepe was outstanding! Rich, flavorful, light, savory - wow! Place has a great vibe. Bill was a bit of a surprise with credit card surcharge that had not been mentioned in advance. I will go back. For me, that's high praise. read more

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Excellent food, comfortable atmosphere and wonderful service Enjoyed a Saturday brunch. I recommend giving them a try

Beautiful Atmosphere. Beautiful Service. Beautiful Cuisine. The atmosphere is super relaxed and laid back. The decor is simple and chic. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, like watching an artist paint a picture but espresso and milk. More than food, it's an experience... I had the pleasure of enjoying a few different lattes and hot chocolate on a few different occasions. The Cayenne Mocha was the perfect mix of afternoon kick and chocolate goodness to appease my fix for something sweet. The Mocha was rich and smooth, made perfectly without the grittiness of improperly made Mocha sauce from other places, with a nice slow burn at the end from the cayenne. The Lavender Hot Chocolate was a great way to warm up on a gloomy day. The smooth chocolate with the light lavender. Delightful! The Gluten free options are numerous! Such a great place whether for a date, meeting or just to wind down, The Shop is the way to go read more

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Went there a few weeks ago and while most enjoyed the food they think they are in NYC and charge accordingly. Frankly I was shocked by the prices and most everything after that was colored through that lens. I won't go back as it what you get for what you pay just isn't worth it. Food was decent but not so good you'd want to pay that for it. Disappointed as I wanted to like the place. The decor inside is nice but one thing to note: it isn't designed for winter weather. If you come in with anything like a jacket or bag or whatever there is absolutely no place to put them. There are no backs on the chairs so no place to hang our jackets. They need coat hangers near the tables. I was immediately put off simply because we couldn't find anywhere to put our stuff. We had to literally sit on our jackets. Extremely annoying and poor design. Girls didn't know what to do with their purses at the tiny tables. read more

Went for lunch - had fig and prosciutto flatbread pizza - was really delicious. And such a fun modern space - great design and art. Excellent choice for a really nice lunch treat! Owners to be commended for bringing such a hip vibe and great menu to Washington Street! read more

My friend and I came on a weekday; the wait on weekends are really long so you have to call in advance for a table :) read more

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Most pleasant Weekend brunch restaurant. Clean, friendly atmosphere. Coffee are tasty and varied. Crepes are excellent and consistently tasty with good quality ingredients. We were a party of seven and the service was smooth and efficient (they added an 18% tip automatically- which I increased as I felt we'd been so well cared for. It's not as noisy as other similar establishments. I'd definitely return. read more

This was our first time at this trendy comfy place (we live north of Binghamton). We tried the cured meat charcuterie and hummus to start. It was a nice blend of flavors that did not disappoint. My wife got the blueberry compote soda, which she said was subtle yet refreshing. The mimosas I had were perfect each time. My wife said her strawberry banana compote crepe was good, but the strawberry compote was not what she expected (whole strawberries). My mushroom/white truffle oil flatbread was really creamy and satisfying. The only reason I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars is that the service was rather slow. We'll definitely have to come back to this place. read more

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I use to live right next door and was super excited once it opened! It reminds me a lot of the coffee shops back in the city and simply loved how convenient it was. The two owners are a married couple who graduated from Binghamton and decided to open up a coffee shop here. They are super friendly and would always greet us with a smile. Not only is their service impeccable, but their food deserves 5 stars! It tastes fresh and not heavy compared to other restaurants in the area and carries a very hipster vibe environment. Now that I've graduated it's sad to leave The Shop! But when I do come back and visit, The Shop would be my number 1 place to go to to grab some coffee and food. read more

I've decided to post a few long overdue reviews from my semester in Binghamton. While I was there this was my most adored place. The small plates were excellently curated and crafted. The drinks were inquisitive little numbers that always had a lovely sipping profile, and at least while I was there I do not recall the prices being out of tune for the area. Most importantly, the interior felt natural and effortless with lost of exposed brick and woodwork. Many places try to go for a hipster vibe and often fall flat because it looks like the contents of various Instagram photos blew up inside. Not this place. They did it right, which it all the more surprising given that it is located in Binghamton. Not to knock Binghamton, but let's just say it is not the town one would expect such a gem. Do yourself a favor and stop by if you are in the area. read more

I'm so reluctant to write my first two-star review, but this is it. We had a 6:00 dinner reservation during restaurant week. We then had tickets to see a show at the Form at 7:30. We were seated promptly and asked for waters, then waited 47 minutes to get waters. This was after my mother reminded the waitress, the busboy, and the bartender that we were waiting for waters. We placed our food order during that wait. I ordered from the fixed-price menu for resultant week. The salad (first course) was mostly mixed Field greens like you would get from Wegmans, and was underdressed. Which I'm ok with because I think the dressing was mostly orange juice. The main course was actually delicious. I had a white pizza, with mushrooms, cured ham, and mozzarella. I wish I had more time to enjoy it. The final course, a mixed drink made with their house brewed coffee, I wound up taking a swig of before abandoning it to make it to the theater on time. While we were comped a latte and my mother's drink (she didn't order from the fixed price menu), the waitress was very kind, and it seemed like they were very understaffed. Generally, what should have been a nice meal before the show was very rushed and kind of a bummer. read more

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Best burger and fries I have ever had . Get the truffle fries!!! The garlic dipping sauce goes so well with it all. Best waitress in town as well so friendly and prompt. read more

Very good crepes and cappacino. Very disappointed that they have again closed for the summer

Honestly, this is probably hands down my favorite place in Bing. As a person from the city it's harder to find places to eat that has a nice decor, with good food, but The Shop has it all. When we ordered our crepes, (the prosciutto, and one of the chicken), for the price we paid, the portions were just super filling, the ingredients fresh, and incredibly flavorful in every bite. Love the aroma of the place, and can't wait to try this place again! read more

This was our first time at "The Shop". We were at SUNY Binghamton for my sons graduation from the School of Business with his MBA( has nothing to do with the review just so proud). It was very difficult to find reservation at any of the local restaurants due to graduation weekend. We went in and were seated promptly and the wait staff was very accommodating. Prior to going I had looked up the menu on line and was quite pleased with what was available. After we were seated and had ordered our drinks(the Espresso Martini and the old fashion were great), we looked at a menu that had been modified for graduation weekend. It was very limited but the biggest change was the price increase . The burger we ordered was normally $17 but due to the busy weekend the price went up to $24. The food, drinks and service were really good but please don't Jack the prices up for a graduation weekend as you are already going to make more money due to the increase in volume. read more

Stopped in while in town for graduation. BEST burger I have had in a very long time. Great selection, great service, great food. You need to go! read more

I really like this place. The food and menu is top quality and the staff is great. A friend got us a gift card to The Shop and we didn't know what to expect. We ended up having a great birthday party here and they made us all feel special. We can't wait to go back here. Thank you for a great restaurant! read more

Brunch is especially good. Seats, however are very uncomfortable and mostly backless stools at high tables. Not very commodious and difficult for older customers. We enjoy the music. Very nice bathroom. read more

So I was a jerk last time. This place is still super hipster and geared towards BU kids, but the food and quality is so damn good. I've had it a few more items and everything is top notch. They've expanded their menu with salads and more varieties of crepes, plus a bigger booze menu. Still want to go back and keep trying different crepes and the many liqueur flavors, like jasmine. The coffee is excellent too. read more

This place excels at crepes and coffee. It's a good breakfast and brunch place, but they are also open late (until midnight when we came Friday night) so it makes a cute and romantic date spot. My boyfriend and I loved the ambience, soft lighting and a great playlist. They have done a phenomenal job gut renovating the building, with exposed brick and reclaimed wood floors. You can tell there was some love built into this renovation, with nice touches throughout. The bathrooms are clean and modern, and the place is overall spotless. And now for the food review. We split a bunch of crepes because we were making a dinner out of it. We started with the classic ham and cheese with cracked pepper ($9), then moved on to the truffle oil, spinach and havarti and swiss ($9), my personal favorite, and ended our savory round with the red pepper eggplant whip with havarti and swiss ($8). I really liked that they didn't skimp on cheese, one of my pet peeves. Our waitress recommended the blueberry compote ($8) for dessert, we realized after we finished that the whip cream, which I normally don't eat/like, actually has mascarpone, ricotta and orange zest mixed in, sooo good! I think the blueberries are local and organic, really delicious. My boyfriend had the founders breakfast stout ($7), which he liked, and I had a glass of the sparkling riesling ($6). This is such a cute spot, we'll definitely be back. read more

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