A friend and I came here late one Friday night (around 7PM) for wings on a snowy night. The place…read morewas busy with take-out orders, and several groups were sitting at tables. It was loud, cramped, and a bit dark inside, which reminded me of a bar setting even though it wasn't at all set up like one. It was also cold, because every time the front door opened a cold breeze blew in. We ordered 30 bone-in wings and two drinks and it was over $50. I guess that is how it goes. The wings varied in size from normal to huge. No tiny wings in the bunch, and they were a good mix of flats and drumsticks. We got Buffalo, Barbecue, and Hawaiian flavors. I never got to try the Buffalo but the other two flavors were good. However, they were smothered in sticky sauce which got cloying after awhile and completely rendered your fingers disgusting. A roll of paper towels at the counter helped, though I had to go back after every couple of wings for more. The Hawaiian had a strong ginger flavor which was different and enjoyable. However, in sum I think they need to use less sauce in the future. Drinks were via the all-in-one soda machine that seems to have a million flavors on tap. It is right by the door and the area was crowded, so getting to the machine wasn't easy. It was fun to go out for wings, though it wasn't cheap. I rarely eat wings anymore so I can't say if the prices were fair or not, but they were good wings.

Ewwww! Poor service…read more- I walked in to an empty store with several workers in the kitchen. I stood looking at them occasionally glancing my way while they busily prepared orders. Despite my standing under the PLACE ORDER HERE sign for greater than 6 minutes no one ever acknowledged my presence. I suppose one of the workers felt me staring a hole in his back so he turned around and our eyes met. I gestured to the cash register and the sign with a questioning expression. His sassy response was "Just a minute ma'am. There's only one person that works the register" Questionable food handling - as I waited for my order I watched EVERY SINGLE WORKER touch the order screen then handle the food with their bare hands. I even witnessed an incident where Mr. Only Cashier picked up a packed order bag, opened it, took out 2 orders of fries covered them with his whole bare hand and transferred them to a different order bag. He then sealed the 1st order back up, put on the shelf where it was, and got back to it. Two important takeaways: there is a sign posted about how serious they take hand washing Mr. Only Cashier did get some hand foam on a dispenser before he took my order. But he didn't get any on the return trip to the kitchen. 10/10 would not recommend!

Rooster's Old Forge…read more The fries were absolutely perfect, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. The Figgy Burger was likely the best burger I've ever had at a restaurant. The bun alone was outstanding. Excellent fusion of flavors. Everyone else in our group ordered the Classic Burger, and every single person had great things to say about it. If you're in Old Forge or even passing through Utica, Rooster's is absolutely worth the stop.

Roosters OF Very good! Buns were soft with a touch of…read moresweetness. The burgers were juicy with the quintessential crisp edges. Rooster sauce certainly ties it all together. The chicken nuggets are frozen, bey they are really tasty! Great staff, very friendly. A welcomed and delicious addition to the OF area.

Madison Bistro is hands down the best restaurant in the county! Everything is made with fresh,…read morefarm-to-table ingredients, and you can truly taste the quality in every bite. The menu has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a fresh salad, an incredible sandwich, or a hearty meal. I highly recommend the Greek salad and any of their sandwiches, the bread is unbelievably light, fresh, and delicious. The service is always quick and friendly, the restaurant is spotless, and it's just as great for takeout as it is for dining in. Madison Bistro will not disappoints and is an absolute must-visit!

What an amazing hidden local GEM in Wampsville…read more Spouse Had the Chicken pot pie with a salad both were excellent. Cowboy burger with brisket amazing but what really enhances the burger, what appears to be homecut french fries, inhouse. Yummy. Seafood soup with lots of scallops and shrimp was delicious. Service was very good. Open space with table seating and a nice dessert case. Highly recommended a pit stop.

I am unsure if the ice cream I got was called Samoas, although it certainly tasted exactly like the…read moreSamoas Girl Scout cookies. Trust me, this was so delicious even Nicky Doodles' statue wanted a taste for himself, haha. The service was exceptional. The staff was very friendly, patient, and kind. There is inside and outside seating. Although, I decided to take the ice cream on the go to walk on the Erie Canal Trail. Let me tell you that ice cream did not even make it to the trail since it was that tasty and flavorful; I finished it right before the Erie Canal Trail.

Have been coming to Nicky Doodles for a while now. There are several locations. This location has…read morenice outdoor seating area and offers food and not just ice cream. Though I come exclusively for ice cream as Ice cream is my favorite food group. This coming from a girl in college who with her bestie went on an Ice Cream Diet. Ice Cream is creamy and yummy. Price though tend to be on the high side but this is the perfect place to end your day during the summer.

I've heard good things about this place so when we were heading to Sylvan Beach and I saw the sign…read moreI knew we had to stop in for lunch. They were just opening when we stopped. Our server was so friendly and helpful and we had a great time talking with her. I got the Hog Heaven Duo -2 meats and 2 sides and corn fritters. I got brisket, ribs, Mac n cheese and whipped sweet potatoes. The ribs were smokey and delicious with just the right amount of pull to get them off the bone. While the brisket had good flavor, it was cut too thin. Most of the slices were a bit dry. The bbq sauce helped and I loved the flavor, not too vinegary and not too sweet... very nice. The Mac n cheese and whipped sweet potatoes were excellent. I'm definitely going back for more.

Family owned and family run…read more Place is 7 months old, met the owner...very down to earth and likable guy. Pay tribute to Debbie's diner, the previous name before new management took over and they pay their respects to that well. "Freedom" runs this new place and overall it was a great experience. We ordered several flavors of wings and the garlic parmesan wings were FANTASTIC. Had them all smoked and then fried...meat fell right off the bones and were very good. They didn't skimp with that pre-made shaker cheese...these were slabs of melted parm with garlic, everything is homemade at this place. The other flavor of wings we had were hot/bbq mix, a white sauce and a southern spicy one which was too bad but the garlic/parm stole the show and wished we had more of those. We will probably just get a single order of the garlic parm next time. The other flavors need a bit more in order to contend with the garlic parm. Bacon wrapped jalapeños were very good! Wish we could have tried the fried green tomatoes but they were sold out. Smashed potatoes with gravy were really good, the Mac salad was so-so...needs more salt and was a little bland. Place is always pretty busy when I drive by and glad I was able to finally try this place out. Prices are VERY fair for a BBQ place which is a nice bonus. Ambience is calm and fun lots of decorations on the wall to check out too. Definitely a summer and biker atmosphere. Overall a very nice addition to the area and it's family owned and operated. Everyone was very friendly. I noticed someone mentioned the smoke in the place from the smokers, it's a BBQ joint so not sure what to expect with that but the smoke wasn't bad at all when we went.

1st time stopping here . I drive to Syracuse a few times a week and always looking for a new spot …read more I searched BBQ and this came up. Food is give it a 3 , price and service is give it a 5 . A cheap quick place to grab a sandwich. Looks like outdoor dining, windows to order from . I got the hot dog with the works , and the roast beef sandwich. Both were like $5 each . I love my condiments but the hot dog had so much stuff on it , the hot dog was lost somewhere in that pile . It was so soggy it was almost impossible to eat . The roast beef sandwich was the better of the two, I've had $15 sandwiches that's not as good , it's on a small burger bun with over an inch of meat and sauce , also a mess , but that's why it's $5 ! So good . Also a little messy . But tasty ! There was a line , but there quick to fill the orders , give it a try !

I come few times a week and get same thing. Meat cold buns soggy constantly . Used to be much…read morebetter and cheaper. Is your goal to make the food so bad that nobody comes ? Eventually I won't come anymore and spend my money elsewhere .

Great burgers!! They took my order even the hours of operations said they were closed. Very…read moresatifised with the size and taste of the burgers.

I raved about this place 2 years ago now I want to take it all back how does a place go from…read moreawesome to the worst probably crappy management ‍ I'll never order from there again an recommend that others don't either food tastes like shit