My family spent several days at a rental home a mile or so from Gracie's and, naturally, had to…read moregive the local diner a try. Gracie's is an elevated diner experience...all the breakfast and brunch things you could want, but up a couple levels from a classic greasy spoon diner. Not dissing the greasy spoon diner experience...love that...but this is based in that historical experience, with an overall nicer experience in terms of food and atmosphere. Also, before we get into the specifics, here are 2 words which would bring me in from just about anywhere: Donut menu. Yes, they make their own donuts here, and that's enough reason to stop in, take out, or worship at the front door. We got our donuts to go after the meal...The coffee was GREAT. Too often, coffee, which should be the opening star of a diner experience, can be flavorless, browned water. Here it was good. Bold as I needed it to be, and the perfect foundation for the rest of the meal. My next go-to if they have it brunch experience is biscuits. They have them...you can get a biscuit on its own or, heck, go for a mini biscuit basket! I live for a biscuit-forward establishment. The Full Breakfast (submitting biscuit or potatoes for the meat) would have been my choice, but I decided to roll my own and ended up with a biscuit, fruit cup, and side of Hash Browns. The biscuit was good, large, and perfect with butter and honey. They make the hash browns to order - large hash brown patties - and with 2 different orders of them at the table, one was overcooked, too brown, and not impressive...but the other was perfect and delicious...bordering on potato pancake territory in presentation and flavor. Our server was fantastic...we had a large party encompassing 3 different tables in the middle of a Sunday morning (On Easter no less), which is, of course, the busiest time of the week. She was friendly, enthusiastic, and never made us feel rushed. If I found myself in the Hudson Valley again, Gracie's would be a definite destination for me.

5/20/26: While staying in the area, we met another couple for lunch at Gracie's…read more Gracie's has that old style '50s dinette look on the outside. Think the inside could use an update. We had no problems getting a table. However, when we left the place was packed. We ordered Water, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Waldorf Salad, Grilled Cheese & Bacon and Waffles. The menu had all the basics. The food was average. No complaints. My Waldorf salad was very plentiful. I took the remaining portion home. Customer Service was pretty good. The luncheonette has plenty of parking. Gracie's appears to be a reliable place to stop in for a bite.

I really really like the food & the coffee, even the simple salad tastes delicious. I am…read morepleasantly surprised and I will definitely be coming back for more! Food is very good! Service is friendly! Ambience is simple and cosy, could be lovelier with some warm torches!

A lovely little cafe with a wonderful staff and the perfect menu. We stopped two days in a row…read moreduring our weekend in the Catskills. It seems like you could get almost everything you need right here. They offered sweet morning pastries, there was a selection of cakes and desserts to bring back to our accommodations for later, and they offered a cooked breakfast and lunch (and brunch!) menu. The coffee was great, and we took some beans home. If you live locally, I read that they also offer free used coffee grinds to take home to your garden. My favorite part of the cafe, is that the donut flavors rotate, making things very interesting. I absolutely loved my little lemon poppyseed donut, but when the warm cinnamon sugar ones came right out of the oven, they absolutely stole the show. The burger for lunch was delightful, and the quiche was quite lovely as well. Highly recommend stopping in, no matter the occasion you will leave feeling refreshed with a wonderful bite to eat.

We happened to drive by midweek during the off-season while in the area. Many businesses in…read moreTannersville were closed, but we noticed this one was open and it couldn't have been a better choice. We initially parked to grab coffees to go since we had our dog in the car. The owner and staff were incredibly warm and welcoming and let us know the business is dog friendly, inviting us to bring our dog inside. That small gesture completely changed our stop and allowed us to relax and truly enjoy a coffee break. We ordered a hot caramel latte, a hot chocolate, and a Macau egg tart. If you stay, drinks are served in mugs and treats come on dessert plates, which makes it feel like a place meant for slowing down and we happily did. The quirky wall art and decor added character, with dark paint colors accented by pops of lighting and artwork. It felt especially cozy and inviting with the unexpected snow falling outside. They also offer matcha drinks, ramen, bao, and other lunch items. This turned into a wonderful, unplanned stop, and we're so glad we found it. Highly recommend making a visit, especially if you're traveling with your dog.

They have very unique flavors here which we enjoyed. The banana milk mocha latte and black sugar…read moreshakes espresso were very good!

Dine in THIS is the Gem of the Catskills!!!! A spectacular…read morecoffee shop right on the prettiest stretch of Main Street - wether visiting Windham or a resident, Clutch & Throttle is a must visit. Excellent coffee, delicious shakes, scrumptious cookies baked fresh by the owners, and more... after one sausage mini egg "muffin" I quickly ordered three more. Plus, the vibe! C & T is The Place to meet greet chat - numerous interesting people and conversations or... simple, peaceful alone time on an outdoor chair watching the Windham world go by. Owners Stephanie & Todd insist on only the best coffee beans and light up the beautifully decorated shop with their easy warmth. Do check out the bathroom decked out in decorative skulls and motorcycle bike chains and definitely try a chocolate chip cookie with dash of sea salt. YUM!!!

Great spot in town to get a snack and coffee or teas. Very dog friendly awesome staff and great…read morechill vibes. Head on in and relax after or before seeing the town. You will enjoy it.

Had a nice late lunch here on our recent trip. (Note that they are often not open at dinner time.)…read morewe were told that the food and service were good and that they had a few unusual local ingredients incorporated into their menu. For this reason, I decided to go with an Arnold Bennet skillet that included smoked trout. If you at all like the thought of lox and eggs, then you definitely need to try this one. It also had Parmesan, chives, and crème fraiche mixed in. The taste of this combination on a piece of toast was delicious! And something I would happily enjoy again and at reasonable prices. Plus, it was enough food that I finished it for breakfast the next morning. The seating area looks and feels like a typical NY diner. Our waitress was quick and efficient and the coffee was good and fresh. Especially with the limited number of dining locations in the Catskills area, Phoenicia diner is definitely worth a stop.

By law you can't drive by this diner more than twice and not stop in for breakfast or lunch. Just…read moreget there early if possible if you are eating in, it's also good for take out if you are hitting the road. Set your expectation to 'diner' level and you will get far more than you expect out of each dish. It's also an over all pleasant environment with a great view and our door seating and service that gets you what you need. If you have vegan eaters in your group, they have an additional vegan menu if you ask for it.

Bagels are classic east coast quality…read more They accidentally served ours kinda burnt which kinda sucked considering we were the only customers in there at the time so it's like, how can you screw up one order lol. But eh whatever. Never had pumpernickel so that was interesting. They also got a variety of schmears. There's a lot of seats inside so I wouldn't worry too much about that. Parking is quarters only so be mindful of that. We happened to come on a holiday, where we didn't have to worry about it and found out then and there this area is coin parking all around.

Always my go-to spot for bagels! What's amazing is that they offer egg-everything bagels which is…read morerare and usually found in Long Island! Great staff, and wonderful owners! P.S. they have amazing honey walnut cream cheese, amazing on any bagel!

I ordered a strawberry bubble tea and a mango lassi that came to an overpriced $14. The bubble tea…read morehad undercooked boba and tasted like strawberry Nesquik or from a powder. The lassi separated within 10 minutes and got worse in the next 10. See photos. They were closing up when I got my drinks so I couldn't even go back to show them. Although, I am not sure what they would have done as they weren't too friendly to begin with. This place is subpar.

DONT GO HERE!!!! !! No lie I walked in at 8:40 and now it's 9:42 and still haven't got my 2 bacon…read moreeggs and cheeses. After waiting another 20 minute. I asked for a refund since I have been waiting for over a hour. After arguing over the 15$ it cost. They told me to get out with no food. so I waited there for a hour for them to kick me out. also extremely rude. GO TO THE PANTRY ON MAIN!!! It is way cheaper, 100 percent nicer and cleaner and only 5 minutes away. M&J is hands down the worst customer serves in NY and that's saying something. Here is a picture of the pantry on mains menu. I would post picture of how nice but I dont want to confuse anyone with the hole in the wall M&J's

There are literally... no notes for this place. It's beautifully considered- from the design and…read moremusic choices, the baked goods are addictive- and the key lime ruins you for others. My personal favorite is the chubby squirrel which hits all the notes of baked fruit, a little crumble and a buttery dough. Craig is a pastry genius and when you finally get to the front of the line you feel like you're the only one there...

Wow, just wow. Run, don't walk to Shandaken Bake. This is a very special place. It's a one man…read moreshop. The owner, Craig, bakes everything fresh and he really knows what he's doing. Everything we tried was so phenomenal that we came and waited in line for 20+ minutes the following day. He even remembered us! It's a small shop but they have a few tables so if you can get a table, it'd be a comfortable place to sit and enjoy. Cream biscuit- simple and perfect. We were all fighting over this one. If you ask he'll give you jam and butter too. Chive and cheddar biscuit- deliciously cheesy and a real winner. Chubby squirrel- if you like fruit filled coffee cake, you'll be a fan of this one! It wasn't my favorite. Banana crumble cake- this was a definite favorite! The cake wasn't too sweet and the crumb added a nice sweetness. Apple tart- this was well received by our group! I liked it. All in all, this bakery is amazing! I wish I could eat the banana crumble cake for breakfast every morning.