We were passing through so we decided to give this place a try based on the reviews…read more It was busy when we arrived but we were able to grab a table right away. The decor was rustic. We ordered and paid at the counter and they brought the food to our table. We ordered three pick-two combo. The sandwiches were average. The chili had way too much chili powder as that's all i could taste. No one finished their chili because of it. The Italian chicken trio soup was too acidy. The corn muffins were cold. I think they would taste better if served hot.

very helpful staff with my wife's soy allergy…read more nice inside deco food was great, I would repeate

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.

Everything is wonderful about Carol's . Just Carol herself…read moreis such a warm,friendly, sweet person. She makes you feel welcomed and comfortable as if your in someone's home. The food, baked goods,and coffees are delicious. The atmosphere is so calming. There are beautiful paintings of Carol's artwork surrounding the cafe. A n d about once a week there is live music performed by a very talented musician. Its truly a warm welcoming café to just relax and feel comfortable. Its a rare treat in these stressful times where everything is rushed and impersonal. Highly recommend!

I giving MJ's 5 stars for reasons other than food- let me explain why…read more Located on the Susquehanna river, the location can't be beat on a beautiful spring day. We had a great table on the water. It was a busy Saturday afternoon, and the place was packed. The staff did a great job managing the work flow. Clearly an experienced group of people. We ordered the top item on the menu, the cheese steak sandwich, added some peppers. It was quite good. The fries here are and definitely get an order. The problem happened when I ordered the house burger- another top menu item. I asked for "medium rare", which should have a hot center but some pink left. What I got was well done- and dry as the desert. I had to drink a lot of water to wash it down. Normally-if this was a steak, I'd send it back. But- it was a burger and the kitchen was already jammed, so I choked it down- I was really hungry. I would not order the steak here- pretty sure a 6 ounce filet would end badly. Other dishes being served at other tables looked great. I would come back here. It's a great place. Thus- 5 stars.

I stopped by here for the first time a few months ago and had a really good experience. So I came…read moreback tonight and had another really good meal. I had the Southwest Chipotle Salad with a portobello on top. It was EXCELLENT! The dressing was fantastic and made every bite enjoyable. I sat at the bar and was served extremely well by Erin, who made a tasty Ranch Water. The restaurant is nicely decorated and very clean as well. I will be stopping in, the next time I am in town.

Although we never visited the restaurant, the Inn was fabulous. It was reminiscent of our past…read moreapartment in historic Savannah, GA. The room had a separate bedroom and access to the second floor balcony. The check-in was easy and personal when we were shown the room and all the amenities. We had our own private entrance close to the parking area. The view of the river was beautiful and my husband enjoyed his first snowfall of the year during our stay (he's from Florida). The location was great since my family lives in surrounding towns. We opted to stay one extra night because we felt so comfortable. The room is pricey for weekend stays but completely worth it. We have already looked at booking another stay and definitely will in the future.

Great ambiance, great service. Cool historic building. The food was solid. Cocktails were a bit…read moreoff. Would 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.

Absolutely great concept! I love the blend of coffee, donuts, sandwiches, beer & wine, and even a…read morebuild your own charcuterie station. We came for breakfast at 11 on a Sunday and got: - coffee cake donut - maple pecan donut - home fries - breakfast meat pizza - amazing! - coffee - tapped beer The breakfast pizza was the headline of the food for me. I anticipated an egg like omelet / quiche but it had a light bread bottom and the meat was crispy. It was well balanced and super tasty. We got a ton of beer tastes and it was great that you could pick your own beer glass and make your own flight. We both spent about $10 and had at least 6 beers we were able to taste. Overall about $25 a person for food, beers, and tip

Excellent meal !! A tad noisy. January 2026…read moreThe Great: The food was excellent. Best meal I've had in some time. All agreed our shared mushroom crepe appetizer was delicious. My wife and I had the pork loin special (don't recall exact name). Probably the tastiest pork I've ever had! Really!! The sides were just as yummy. We both agreed it was a seriously good meal. Other couple had Ciopinno and seafood czarina. They both loved them and shared a taste with the table. Have to agree, they were fabulous. Our waitress was timely, attentive, and friendly! No issues at all. Due to impending snow storm, they reduced prices on entrees and drinks. A nice bonus. The Good: Beer selection was pretty good. My request was tapped out, but it turned out, the replacement was even better. A delicious nut brown ale. Wines were also very good albeit a tad pricey. The price special mentioned above helped. Overall bill was on the high side partly due to the drinks and slightly higher prices for the non-special meals - even with the price breaks. Needs work. We were two couples. Sat near the maître d' podium. The inside door of the foyer kept sticking open. Had to get up to close several times as it was about 5 degrees outside. Not a huge issue but should not have been an issue at all. Slightly more annoying was the noise level. The restaurant was full and very noisy. It was a bit challenging to have a conversation at our location. It eventually quieted down and all was well. Definitely something that needs improvement though. I gave it 5 stars due to the excellent meal and service. Considered dropping one star for the noise and price, but the meal was so good, I just couldn't do it. Looking forward to going back.

We had high expectations maybe because we live in DC, maybe because we saw the menu options, or…read morepossibly because the Christmas decor and overall ambiance was beautiful. Either way, the experience just wasn't what we expected. We were seated immediately and given menus. I was in love with all the seafood options, but my husband and I were craving steak. I ordered a crème brûlée martini that was fabulous. We also decided on the Cajun calamari appetizer. The calamari was plated with a plastic cup containing the dipping sauce. I hate to say this, but if you want to keep up a semblance of fine dining , black plastic cups shouldn't be a thing. We were on the fence about the calamari. Some pieces were soggy, but the flavor used in the breading was great. We finished and saw the decorative lettuce swimming in grease. Our Caesar salads were wonderful. When we got our steaks we were underwhelmed. The infamous black plastic cup was back and although I asked for extra butter and sour cream, that didn't happen. Both steaks were cooked to the temperature ordered but bland. I suppose we should have paid extra for the flavor add-ons. Sadly we had no salt/pepper so we took it from the empty table next to us. We ran out of water during the entree so we scrapped any idea of asking about dessert. We got the $127 check that included one drink, one appetizer, two small salads, and two entrees. Overall a 3-star experience, and for the price, that's polite. Could we have sent items back...yes. I truly felt that subpar calamari and bland steaks were not getting any better with a second try and they would still come out with a lackluster plastic cup in the wake. The service was decent. The waitresses were pleasant. Although we visit Owego regularly, I doubt our time will be well served coming back. We wanted to love this place but it didn't happen for us.

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!

Service was great. My food was terrible . I had chicken parm sandwich. Chicken was tough and…read moreovercooked. The oil they used was dirty, hence dark brown crust. I ordered fresh cut fries. They were room temp and soggy. Last time I eat there.

This is a true hidden gem! Don't be fooled by the appearance. You're in for a great meal…read more Everything is fresh and made in house. The people in front of me weren't sure what to get and the owner was extremely helpful in explaining the menu and made some suggestions on things to try. The portions are huge and the prices are not. I can't wait to stop in here more regularly!

So the wife and I found ourselves in Owego, and didn't want to do the burgers and fries thing at a…read moreMcDonald's or somewheres, we checked on Google and found this little Greek restaurant. The prices look really reasonable so we figured we'd give it a shot. When we arrived, the storefront didn't look like anything special, nothing really appealing to bring someone in, just kind of blended in with the rest of the block... And after entering, it still didn't really reach out and grab us. Not a lot of decoration, a few tables with chairs and a couple of booths, and a counter to order from which is perfectly fine but I didn't know having never been there if they had a wait staff or anything. So we looked over the menu for a minute and ordered a couple of dishes. My wife I believe had a chicken and lamb platter, and I had the fish platter. So far up to this point everything was fine but nothing was really over the top awesome, and then we sat down and ate. Oh my gosh that food was good. My wife absolutely loves tzatziki sauce which of course they had, and the chicken and lamb was served with rice and you get choices like lettuce and tomato and hummus and chickpeas that they can add to your platter. My fish platter was incredible. Her and I both commented a couple times to the gentleman at the counter that the fish was cooked perfectly. It was nice and lite and flaky and I wish there were more than just the two pieces on there. The price of everything did not break the bank by any means, and they do offer wraps, burgers, and breakfast items. We will definitely be returning customers...

Spending a lifetime in Queens NY the pizza was #1. This place reminds me of the pizza I miss…read more #1 as far as I'm concerned. Will definitely be back!! FANTASTIC

Mario's is my families Friday night dinner, every Friday! We love the food; excellent pizza (and…read morethe crust is great). The place itself is a bit dated, but its always clean and the service from staff can sometimes be a bit short, but that's just because they're so busy! Overall a great place.

I didn't think I would get legit sushi in a town this size. Yes, you can do better in a big city,…read morebut this place in little old Sidney does as well as I've had in Binghamton or Syracuse. Pay attention- about half the sushi options are cooked sushi (that may reflect local tastes). If feeling thrifty, get one of the bowls - lots of food for the money, and still great flavor!

YES! Reasonable, good sushi upstate. I am vegetarian so I don't personally eat a wide variety on…read morethe menu but what I had (avocado roll, sweet potato tempura roll, soup, had ms so far had been really good. My partner liked the sauce which reminds me of the sauce they put in an eel roll, but I am more if a purest in that respect and I want to taste the sweet potato more. Sauce was overpowering to me. Next I will try their boba, stay tuned.