Back in town from North Carolina and hoping to find a better bagel than our hotel or Dunkin'. Boom…read more Babes delivered. I have not had a bagel so tender and flavorful since we left NYS over 30 years ago. Very happy with the spreads, too, which were packed with flavor. While some reviews bark about wait times, especially when busy, I think good things are worth the wait. Babe's has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter begging for another bite. Support local. Go here.

Very popular breakfast spot on Market Street. We enjoyed their bagel sandwiches and smoothies. Also…read morehad a latte that was delicious. Limited seating, indoors and out. Go early to avoid the lines.

I like simple and I like good. Donna's managed to satisfy all of that. We were staying just a…read moretwo minute walk from Donna's at the Radison and wanted to try the breakfast here. Our fellow convention buddies had been here or were going. We made out way over and sat right down. After perusing the very simple menu we ordered. Donna was a server (she is a pistol) and took very good care of us. She brought us water and coffee within a few minutes of sitting down. We all (the four of us) had the regular fare. Eggs, toast, bagels, pancakes...etc... It just took a few minutes to be served our breakfast and it was all really good and tasty. All served at a very reasonable price. I truly enjoyed the food and really rustic venue. Everywhere we looked someone would say; "I had that," or "I still use that." All these old practical household items. It made for a fun experience. KUDOs to the team at Donna's Restaurant.

If you wonder while traveling where the locals eat, this is it. For over 40 years Donna's has been…read moreserving Corningites near and far. And they do a pretty good job, too. We were back in town for our high school reunion and walked down charming Market Street from the Radisson Hotel. Warmly welcomed, promptly seated, and cheerfully waited on. What's not to like? Both our breakfasts were prepared well and my coffee was routinely topped. Good food. Good prices. Good vibe. Just as the locals prefer. Support local. Go here.

As someone from the boroughs, I honestly didn't expect much. But I was still excited to try…read moresomething from a nice little shop. And wow, this place really exceeded my expectations!! My boyfriend ordered a plain bagel with veggie cream cheese. The bagel itself is so soft, and cream cheese was very flavorful. I ordered a turkey, cheese apple sandwich on a sesame bagel. All of the flavors blended so good together, it was a sweet/savory explosion. We also got an iced latte with cookie butter syrup and it was so delicious. Mind you, I don't even really like or drink coffee. I forgot to take a picture of the food bc we just started munching haha. Service was friendly, quick, and we loved the easy going ambiance this place has. Bathrooms were also very clean, I like how they also have feminine supplies available. Safe to say, 10/10 recommend. Will definitely be coming back here whenever we're in Elmira again!

A new bagel place in Elmira my brother wanted to try. Plenty of parking and quite a few tables…read moreinside to sit. You go to the counter and use a screen to order what you want and pay with card or choose cash and someone will help you. My brother ordered a breakfast sandwich, and I ordered a cinnamon raisin bagel. The bagel itself was just ok. I didn't particularly like the texture, and as someone who has made homemade bagels before these did not represent freshly made taste. My brother said his sandwich was okay. We both ordered coffees, and my latte was good. Unfortunately, I wouldn't go back, because the quality isn't there.

Great place for breakfast and our greyhounds were welcome outside and joined us on our first day…read morethere. We liked it so much we went back the next day. Food is excellent, staff friendly, service fast. Definitely recommend!

This spot has had more name changes than a witness in a crime novel--Chef's, Classic Chef's, and…read morenow Chef's Gatherings--but whatever they're calling it these days, it's still serving up the kind of breakfast that fuels adventurers. We stopped in before tackling Shequaga Falls, Seneca Lake, and Taughannock Falls, because nothing says "ready to hike" like a plate of bacon, eggs, and hash browns that could double as a weighted vest. The coffee was strong enough to wake up even the laziest hiker, and the service was just the right mix of friendly and efficient--classic diner style. The pies in the case were eyeing us the whole time, whispering, "you'll regret not ordering me." Sadly, we stayed disciplined... but next time, those pies are mine. Bottom line: Chef's Gatherings may change names like it's in witness protection, but it's still a reliable, hearty, small-town diner. Perfect for loading up before chasing waterfalls.

The Corning Glass Cafe reminds me of the IKEA Restaurants inside their stores. The ramen was very…read moregood but wish it was served hotter as it was just kind of warm. The char siu was really tasty and I appreciate the convenience as the Museum is one you will want to spend hours in and that will definitely work up and appetite. It's great to have this option to stop and enjoy a meal without leaving so you can get back to exploring as quickly and easily as possible.

I was impressed by the made to order options but I chose a ready made black bean burger for myself…read moreand fries to share with my child. It was quick for the Mac and cheese with broccoli and the pumpkin spice latte from the cafe. Service was similar to a food court. The ambiance was bright and modern, similar to ikea's set up.

Lovely restaurant with inside seating and a large amount of outdoor seating that gives you a great…read moreview of Elmira from the hill. We requested seating with a view, and it was a beautiful evening. Service was fairly good with bussers and a waitress at our disposal. There was also some live music playing on this Friday evening which was at just the right volume for some nice background music without interfering with our conversation. I had a fish fry, and the fish was delicious and crispy. The fries and coleslaw were good as well. I ordered a drink called a tropical Cosmo. I didn't taste anything tropical, and it was fairly strong. My friend ordered a Moscow Mule, and it was very good and actually half the price of my drink. Bottom line, this is a great restaurant for ambiance and food.

A restaurant to get more upscale, dining experience and beautiful views out over the valley. Bring…read morea date or go out with friends for that more special occasion. The food is nothing amazing but prices, though higher than the surrounding area, are appropriate and still reasonable.

We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning around 11am. They have very limited hours and close at…read more12pm on Sundays! They were super busy with two waitresses working the whole place. We ordered within 5-10 min of sitting down, but then waited 45 min - 1 hour for our food. We both ordered omelets, which were massive and tasty once they arrived. Turns out the waitress forgot to put our food order into the system. She apologized, but otherwise, nothing else was done. I was shocked since most places own up to their mistake and make it right to the customer by offering a free side dish, comping the meal or taking a percentage off the bill to recognize their mistake. This was not the case. There's MANY other breakfast spots in the area so I would skip this and look elsewhere.

When here for a classic diner meal. It had that quintessential diner, feel for sure…read more I got the biscuits and sausage gravy with a side of hash brown patties. The sausage gravy was cooked really well. It was not salty like some gravy I've had in the past. The biscuits were nice, fluffy and buttery. I am a sucker for hash brown patties so the hash brown patties really hit. They were so crispy! The service was speedy! I would definitely recommend.

Being a very long time resident of the Valley, I've seen many eateries come and go. Vanilla Bean…read moreCafe is one that should go. It took a while for me to get up the courage to try it, even though there was an overwhelming chance I would be dissatisfied. I wasn't disappointed. It is a "Foo Foo" place in the truest sense of the term. In the 45 minutes I sat there in a booth, not one other male showed their face. I was near enough to the ordering counter to hear what the women were ordering - Lattes, pastries, Artisan soup and sandwiches, Artisan wraps, were the most popular selections. Clever marketing. Tack on the word ARTISAN on the menu and they charge double the true value. There were only 4 booths, but one was open, but the table top had not been cleaned. I had to interrupt the owner playing with his cell phone to do his job. Then I had to wipe down the top because he left it all wet. As for my lunch, I had their TBA for $14. It turned out to be 2 oz of turkey with two thin strips of bacon & a miserly piece of avocado with mayo on toasted bread (not really a panini). Still wondering where the mozzarella was. To add value the owner gives you a $0.50 bag of chips with the sandwich. The mayo was excellent! While tasty I was expecting it to be on a roll as the menu described. Bummer. (When I was leaving the order counter woman offered no apology for the mistake.) I ate slowly to immerse myself in the experience. Just an FYI - Panera Bread, which is known for its high prices, charges less than $14 for this same sandwich plus a bag of chips. Theirs is a triple decker. By comparison my sandwich looked like it was prepared by a free soup kitchen on a strict budget. Check the Panera site. https://www.panerabread.com/content/panerabread_com/en-us/menu/products/grilled-chicken-and-avo-blt.html My sandwich looked like a squashed grilled cheese sandwich. An even better deal than Panera, last month I went down the road (1 mile) to THE GRILLE, Their TB Club, is a triple decker fully dressed and served with a generous portion of fries and homemade pickles for $17. I remembered that I struggled to handle that handheld beast. It was a manly feast. I wound up taking half home to relish the next day for my lunch. Reeses in Waverly offers a triple decker too with fries and slaw for $13. The grand finale is that in addition to the unreal pricing, the owner adds 3% to the bill for credit cards. Really? He needs the extra $0.50 that badly. $16 without tip. Oh, I forgot to mention. You order at the counter, pay upfront, you seat yourself after trying to find a clean table, wipe down the table yourself, and a kitchen employee delivers the prepared sandwich. No followup by any employee to see if everything is Okay. It turned out to be a smart move not to leave a tip at the time of ordering. DON'T! Maybe if you are tight for time you might consider the Vanilla Bean. Please note that it is too small to be considered "intimate." If you are looking to satisfy a true hunger at a great price go to the Grille. Thank God for Guthrie, who I think provides most of Vanilla Bean's customers. OH, I ALMOST FORGOT: HEY VANILLA BEAN ! - UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE WITH AN UPDATED MENU AND USE THE CORRECT PRICING.

Small business with some outstanding food options! The bakery items were delicious and my mom had…read morean egg Benedict dish that she liked quite a bit! She did say the egg was a little too hard for her liking but I think that is probably an easy fix...tell them in advance how you want it cooked. I had a scrambled bowl and it was so much food! I could not eat it all. Super friendly staff. Definitely a place worth stopping at!