I loved this café! We stoppwd here before heading to Lake Placid, and it was a 20min wait at 930am. No problem, theres a small River walk behind it where you can kill time. When we sat I was surprised that codfee is self service, which is cool, but my only complaint is its not in a good location, but, its not like I didnt get my cup, so, theres that I got the avocado toast with egg & bacon, this was the heartiest breakfast I've had in a while. So good! Seems like the locals come in, and they can get a drink, an alcoholic one, at any time, bcuz in the back where we sat theres a bar. Rock on, im not hating! Everyone at my table ate and enjoyed their meal. Very laid back, no one catering to you but youre certainly not ignored. I like it! read more

Absolutely the worst experience I ever had at a restaurant. Horrible service! Food was cold! Had to go up to counter to pay for bill after asking two waitresses to find our waitress for our bill. They never came back with any information about our check or waitress. Absolutely horrible!!! Plus we had to wait over 35 minutes for our cold food and the onions with the potatoes were burnt! read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Supposed to be eggs benny - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

They have great breakfasts Owner are extremely friendly I definitely recommend this place

Decided to sleep in this morning but still needed a good breakfast to get our day started. After a short 15 minute wait we were seated and directed to the self-serve coffee bar. I was glad to find they had oat milk (upon request) a few different coffees to choose from. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Lots of breakfast options available - both sweet and savory. I had homemade corned beef hash with over-easy eggs and wheat toast made in house. Hubby had a scramble with spicy chorizo and peppers. Everything was excellent! There is a lot of seating for a small restaurant so it speaks to their popularity that there is always a wait to get a table. Definitely add Blue Moon Cafe to your list when visiting Saranac Lake. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Homemade corned beef hash, over-easy eggs, wheat toast. - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

Tasty food, but a bit pricey for what you get. Casual, friendly service. Hometown diner feel. Ordered the Irish scramble and it was fine, mostly tasted of the cheese it was smothered in. The star of the meal was the homemade English muffin. Definitely get that as your breakfast bread! read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Exterior - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

Must stop in Saranac Lake for a fantastic breakfast. They make their own breads. I had the corned beef hash with to Sunnyside up eggs and a homemade English muffin. It was delicious. My wife, a picky eater, had the McKenzie, substituting bacon for red onion. She raved about it. Our server was awesome and very informative. The ambiance is quaint. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Corned beef hash and eggs - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

The coffee bar is a great feature. The breakfast was very tasty. They accommodated my food allergies so I could enjoy while my husband had the pancakes he had been craving. The staff were friendly and inviting. There are several fall morning cocktails to choose from. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Fall cider cocktail and the coffee bar in the background - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

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My husband and I were looking for a good and casual place for lunch. Blue Moon Cafe fit the bill. We received efficient and friendly service. The sandwiches were delicious, including a Rueben with house made corned beef and a BLT. We would highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area. read more

Food was decent, pancakes were the best part but overpriced for not a lot of food. Slow service

Great corned beef hash, rye bread was so yummy ... lattes not worth it (coffee tasted bitter). Some servers were so rude when asking for juice for a kid read more

Blue Moon Cafe - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

I love the food & ambiance, and that you can just get your coffee upon arrival! There's a reason this place is always jam packed, service varies but mostly great folks. read more

Love the vibe in here. Very relaxed and friendly. You serve your own coffee - I personally liked this since you can go as you please to have another cup without having to wait for your server. I had the San Antonio breakfast bowl. Absolutely delicious. Perfect serving size. I asked for hot sauce on the side - I believe what they provided was a hatch chili sauce (bottle wasn't labeled so I'm guessing), SO GOOD. Some other hits from my table - hash and eggs, Denver bowl. Service was pretty quick and prices are reasonable. Overall - this is an easy yes for me. I will definitely be back and hopefully next time for lunch. The entire menu sounds good to be honest and I don't think you could really go wrong with anything on there. read more

Very nice, cozy diner with erratic but sincere and friendly staff. All the staples here are handled here with a few unique flairs that I really enjoyed. I had the Benny with ham steak which was really good and came with extra Hollandaise by request. The coffee self-service was fun and you get to use an eclectic set of mugs. Front of house is kind of an adventure - using a landline phone to call your mobile is quaint, but not efficient! Our name got lost in the morning hustle. Also, the Bloody Mary, while substantial, needed a bit more kick for my taste. But, I'm splitting hairs here. Great little place, friendly service with solid food! read more

The corned beef hash and eggs is one of my "must-eats" when I am in Saranac Lake; if I am there longer I'll eat it a couple times. The English Muffins are a treat. Coffee service is self-serve. I've never ordered a latte or other confection. It is true that service on some days can be distant and a tad grumpy. I chalk it up to it being a local place staffed with humans. Imagine that. read more

I absolutely enjoyed this cute little diner. The staff is very courteous and very homey. Food came out extremely quick, hot and well done. Definitely would return here if I'm back up in the area. Loved it! read more

Welcome welcome welcome! Staff greets you with a genuine smile and tells you to help yourself to the coffee station. Delicious coffee.. btw. Came here for breakfast and discovered a great new place to visit while in Saranac! Do not miss the homemade breads! The rye was amazing! read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Homemade hash - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

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Food (breakfast) was good! Was seated promptly. Busters and hostess were very nice. However, the wait staff could have been a bit more attentive (20 min to get waters, seemed annoyed when we eventually flagged them down) and a bit more kind! If you don't mind waiting a long time to get seen by a waiter, highly recommended! read more

Pretty disappointed. Arrived at 11, was told a table for 4 would be 20-25 minutes. No problem, they took our number and would call when available. Never called. Came back after 30 minutes to ask for an update and miraculously our table was ready. Ordered, and then waited nearly an hour for food to come. Tables around us were served. No one came to update. Finally food came, 3 dishes were lukewarm, the pancakes were hot but overcooked. Nothing was worth the wait, no apologies from anyone. Coffee was self serve and left empty for 15 minutes. Most definitely would not go back. read more

Happy Thursday Adventurers! This was my first time in the Adirondack's and this place was so cute! Since it was the week before Ice Palace festival at Saranac Lake this place was hopping! Luckily as a solo traveler I found a spot right at the bar. The first time I was there I ordered the Carnival Breakfast Bowl that was on special. It was sautéed potatoes in a tortilla bowl, with chili, and your style eggs on top. This was so delicious I plan to recreate it at home. The chili was mild and surprised me because it had chunks of pork, not ground beef. So so good! I highly recommend trying this. I also ordered a cup or chowder because I love soup, but it was also like minus 2 out, so I needed to warm up. Of course with it being my birthday week I ordered a mimosa---why the heck not?! They have coffee that's self serve which, honestly is really unique and so much easier thank having to wait for a refill. They have two bars, one upfront that's like a homey diner bar, and the back is more like a bar bar(I think they offer live bands on warmer days and weekends ?). Both have liquor but the vibe is so different. I wish I could have gotten a seat in the front table because it was still snowing, so when you look out you felt like it was a winter wonderland. The second time I was there I ordered that corned beef and hash, as well as the B.O.B (thanksgiving on a bagel) and tomato soup. Dude this sandwich was legit thanksgiving in your mouth, though the bagel was pretty hard but I think this was just the type of bagel. I really enjoyed the soup---a perfect blend of slightly sweet, no acidity, and creamy tomato taste. The corned beef and hash was so good, reminded me of m childhood. So glad I split and brought the rest home for my trip back. This place reminds me of Gilmore Girls location extra which feels like home. The walls are adorned with photography from I think local artists. I recommended this spot, but get there early and be patient, the entire staff was so friendly. read more

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One of the best breakfast places I've been to. Everything is homemade and done the right way. J&J breakfast sandwich is to die for. read more

Very good food. I got the scottsman benny and it was outstanding. Service was good. Only thing is that you have to get your own coffee. I also got the corned beef hash. Always like a place that makes it homemade. Bacon is nice large thick cut. Ill def be back here when im in the area read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Homemade hash - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

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What a perfect spot for a bite to eat. I had a Western scramble ( similar to omelette) and my wife had avocado toast and both were perfect. I'm not tech savvy but my wife reserved a table after finding this place on Google. We also paid via Apple Pay. Very nice waitress and super clean spot. Highly recommend. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Avocado toast with scrambled egg on top - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

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A nice way to start the day w/ one of their hearty breakfasts! Cute place right in downtown & lots of tasty choices on their menu. Had the apple cinnamon french toast which was very good. Loved all the local art work on the walls for sale. Our only complaint was w/ over charging on certain items like a small amount of salsa. The waitress didn't know the price for the coffee or if certain items cost extra. read more

We were told it would be a half hour wait for a table and nothing was available for almost an hour. We were seated at a cramped table in the corner and given two different menus (with alcoholic beverages available and crossed out) with no indication of which was correct. They also had no mention of soft drinks. Two of the specials were not available but we weren't told until after attempting to order them. I had the Upper Lox, which is served on a very mediocre, bland bagel. The poached egg was overcooked and rubbery, and the cream cheese was sweet and overly soft. The listed hours are also incorrect, we left at 1 PM and there was already a chair with a closed sign blocking the exit. Overall, poor service and mediocre food. Not recommended. read more

First time eating here. Had lunch. Wide selection of options. Food and service were excellent. They were fairly busy but we were not rushed. Family friendly atmosphere. read more

Stopped in for breakfast. Had the corpus christi omelet. It had no cheese! The home fries were mushy. The toast was good as were the bloody mary's. When I asked about no cheese, I was told there were "new" people in the kitchen. This place won't be my choice again. read more

I am an immune compromised person and I felt very safe eating here. The spacing of customers was great. The wait staff was very careful to maintain social distance and wore masks. AND the food and coffee were AMAZING. I had French toast with eggs and potatoes... so so yummy! Great safe place to eat! read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Signage about mask wearing. So important right now! #smallask #wearamask - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

Very good home made meals. Service was excellent Portions are large, and prices are fair. read more

Came for breakfast and it was good. Service was slow but it was jam packed and I can understand the waitstaff being overwhelmed. When we left we passed a line of about 10 people waiting to be seated. Food was good, basic breakfast foods. Clean and decent selections. Small town vibe throughout. read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Went here for lunch and got the tomato mozzarella panini with a side of garlic and herb mayo. My father got the Reuben sandwich and switched out the chips for coleslaw. Both where so delicious and flavorful on their homemade breads! We hardly talked outside of saying "mmm so gooood" cause we couldn't get enough! We got there at a busy time and while they were understaffed. Staff seated us as quickly as possible and were extremely nice and attentive. Place was clean and nicely decorated with local art! It's even a treat when you go to the bathroom, which is downstairs, as it smells like the fresh muffins and pastries they baked for the day! Had a coffee and tea bar accessible to anyone which was nice if you wanted to grab a quick drink and pastry for on-the-go! (though you can order at the table as well) You won't regret eating here! read more

Very good food and service. We enjoyed our breakfast in the back of the cafe and appreciate the homemade touches of the food. Our 6-year old daughter liked her blueberry pancake which was quite filling for her. I enjoyed the Benedict with ham and home baked English muffins. Felt safe and distanced from other parties. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

Food wasn't anything to write home about, but no real complaints. The problem lies in the service. Our waitress was Bri, who took 15 minutes to get to our table after we sat down. Was unapologetic and didn't seem to have a problem with her service shortcomings. Took 3x longer to do anything than your average server. I'd try this place again if I knew my waitress wouldn't be her. Other than that it's a cozy spot on one of the main streets. Still waiting for the check after writing this. read more

My husband and I went here on a Sunday late morning. It was super busy! But we managed to get a seat at the table top. The hostess told us up front that it would be a wait to get meals out. ( totally appreciated the up front honesty) we decided to stay anyway. Even though it was busy the staff I'm sure was stressed were still so super nice and friendly! I ordered a egg, cheese and bacon sandwich with home fries. The bread is homemade and the sandwich was huge. So so good and not at all greasy. Bacon was good it was all amazing. Hubby had the eggs Benedict with bacon. He's was really good too. This was the best meal I've had all weekend while staying in the area. So good that I wanna come back for dinner. Wish I took photos. Don't let the wait times fool you. It's totally worth the wait!!!! read more

Saranac Lake isn't the easiest place to find a truly wonderful culinary experience... We have enjoyed Blue Moon for many years and after seeing several reviews I am weighing in with perhaps a longer-term perspective for consideration. The food is consistently excellent and I have had everything from the Adirondack Lox to a full dining experience. I recently treated my guests to a bag full of "The Pisgah" sandwiches- Grilled fresh chicken breast, onions and mushrooms, Swiss cheese on a grilled homemade roll with herbed mayo. They are still talking about them! Local folks, great service and terrific food in a pleasant setting makes this a must try! read more

My bride and I visited Saranac Lake for its annual winter carnival, our first time back to the event in 10 years. We ate at Blue Moon Cafe for breakfast each day, and loved it. The space is quaint and clean, the food was delicious (a lot, if not all, is sourced from local farms). Service was quick, and every employee we came into contact with were very kind and helpful. I definitely recommend this spot. read more

Well worth the walk over in snow. Mimosas. Eggs n hash were great. Good service. Got the day started just right. Perfect small town diner. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Mimosas - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

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Had a very nice brunch here today. My eggs benedict was very tasty but the hollandaise sauce was a little too thin and lemony for my liking. It was hard to get past the lemony flavor and should of been much more subtle. The bread used was different then a typical English muffin but it was good. It also had nice thick pieces of ham. I loved the side potatoes and that they came with peppers and onions. My boyfriend got the panini #1 with turkey, bacon, tomatoes etc. He was very happy with his sandwich and had a hard time finishing it since it was so big. One strange thing is that the coffee is self served. Our server was friendly but never came back to check on us. Either way, we will definitely be back to try more. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Eggs Benedict, very good but hollandaise sauce was lemony tasting - New American Near Me - Saranac Lake, New York

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Came for the eclipse weekend and was recommended this place by our Airbnb host as where the locals go. There was only a 10 minute wait but the coffee and food was bad and under seasoned. I asked for a hazelnut latte which they said they could do and I was served a watery gas station coffee with hazelnut syrup that was almost $7! Shocking as the specialty coffee shops next door only charge $6 for a latte. I ordered the J&J breakfast sandwich ($8) and the taters (just boiled/bKed potatoes) and both were just lacking salt and seasoning. The tomato soup ($6) was lacking salt and tasted watered down. I guess if this is the only place open in the small town it's ok but definitely lower your expectations read more

Liar, liar pants on fire! Got there on a Sunday at 11:57. I asked if they served lunch as well as breakfast. She went to ask and told me I could only order it at 12. Like really? We said fine and asked for the menu because she didn't seem like she wanted to give us one. She reminded us once again that we could not order until after 12. Great customer service. The menu said their corn beef was made in-house. Wonderful, what a treat I thought and I ordered a Reuben. Well, they need to take that off their menu because it's an out right lie. I knew it was not made in house after the first bite because it tasted too much like the stuff from the grocery store. It was not good. Not only was it crappy deli meat, they were super cheap with it. There was more sauerkraut on the sandwich than anything else. It was served with chips, they don't even serve fries or a side salad. read more

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Great breakfast for mother's day! Wonderful tasting food and great service. Definitely come back!