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.

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.

Well about a year later we tried Brickhouse once again. The place is clean as a whistle, and the…read morefolks are very friendly. Pizza, well the Hot Roni was ok, and certainly better than our last experience. The margarita on the other hand, was just terrible. It tasted and appeared as though they took crushed tomatoes right out of the can.. no spices and the cheese wasn't fresh motz not sure what it was. And a couple basil leafs chopped up. Just not a good rendition at all. $35 for two 12" pies... See pics. Two and done for me...

The inside is so nice. You can eat in or take out. We got take out. The staff is very friendly! The…read morepizza is so yummy I will definitely be going back.

Very tasty food. Selection is good. We started with the bruschetta and fried clams and they were…read moredelicious! the menu choices were plentiful. The service was very good and the waiter was very patient with his service , explaining about the menu and there was even some lottery kind of games to play for entertainment! We were the first ones there ( arrived at opening time). It quickly filled up looked like locals so you know good food! Clean place.

I went twice this week and both times got the lemon meringue pie to go. Soooo good! It has to be…read morehomemade.

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.

The Fat Cat sub is seriously delicious, especially paired with a side of buffalo sauce. Perfectly…read morecrispy, thin chicken cutlet with a fresh, flavorful lettuce mix. It's simple but done right!

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.

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.

Exceptional customer service, quaint, small corner market that has everything! Best meat and prices…read morein town, Friday fish day, fried fish sandwiches, you pick the piece you want, they weigh it and charge you by the pound, great value! Real fish, hand battered and deep fried come and never greasy. Johnny has been serving this fish for many, many years, this is a very old and well-established grocery shop, nice deli! Stop by and pick up your picnic lunch on the way to the park! You'll find everything you want or need, including exceptionally fine customer service. So stop in, and experience the 19 50s corner, neighborhood market. I highly recommend it!

Stopped here en route to Buttermilk Falls and stumbled onto their delicious fried fish sandwich!…read moreFresh haddock perfectly battered on a tasty roll. The fish is sold by weight and our sandwiches were between $3.50 and $4.00 each. A very pleasant surprise in an unassuming shop. The ladies at the deli counter were the sweetest. Fish fry only available on Fridays. Highly recommend!

I stopped by Roasted Coffee Bar after breakfast nearby in search of an espresso drink. The cashier…read morewas immediately so friendly, and I always appreciate a place that will make your drink in your own mug rather than force disposables on you. They also have a whole menu of seasonal drinks (about 10), including chai and matcha lattes, which is so fun. I got a white chocolate strawberry drink called Ballet with AJ in honor of next weekend's town strawberry festival. Roasted Coffee Bar also sells local products, including candles, honey, earrings, and of course, coffee beans/ground coffee. Finally, instead of calling my name or drink, the barista, clearly a fellow fan, just yelled, "Who's got a Harry Potter mug?" Love the staff, decor, and ambience, which was otherwise quiet. I look forward to returning if I'm ever in town again.

This place has a calm, relaxing atmosphere. The food is so yummy and the drinks too. I had a Danish…read moreand an ice coffee. The ice coffee was so yummy!! I ordered Sarah's sunglasses. The staff is super friendly and inviting.