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    Jive Cafe

    4.5 (91 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Bacon, Egg, & cheese in a plain bagel
    Jennifer C.

    After multiple days of hotel complimentary breakfast, we were ready for something new and came across this wonderful local little dive. My son and I love bacon, egg, and cheese, and Jive Cafe knows how to do it right. The bagel was crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, it was also the ideal thickness. My husband ordered the Ruben Egg and it was delicious, the corn beef was tender, and the tangy sauerkraut and dressing made it come together for an explosion of flavor (his words exactly, lol). It is a small little dive with a local family feel. The service was quick and staff were very friendly!

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    Erica A.

    Walked in for a quick bite between games at Dreams. Veggie and cheese sandwich was freshly made and delicious. Egg, bacon and cheese with toast was very good and filling. Iced coffee and raspberry latte were good tasting. The food options are just right. Enjoyed our dining experience. Highly recommend if in th

    Rueben Egg Sandwich
    Joe E.

    My son and I both loved out breakfast sandwiches. Got the rueben & egg (unreal) as well as a bacon, egg & cheese. Great little dive!

    So good had to take a bite before taking a picture
    David K.

    Nice place just outside of Cooperstown. Alot of locals visit this place for good reason. My jalapeño bacon and egg sandwich was great. The bread really made it. The pancakes were really good with local maple syrup. Grab some coffee as well super fresh. Enjoy

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    We really enjoyed our breakfast here! Great and friendly customer service along with tasty food where it is clear they appreciate both their 'regular' customers, greeting them by name, and first timers like us. Highly recommend the egg breakfast sandwiches on ciabatta!

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    The decaf here is very bitter and I could not find the sourkraut. COB salad was good. Serving staff was very helpful.

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    Upstate Bar and Grill - Seared steak poke bowl

    Upstate Bar and Grill

    3.8(314 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Love their beet burgers!! My go to selection also their…read morestaff is friendly and professional. Great choice for some eating pleasure

    We were seated quickly, and our server started off strong--she was friendly, attentive while taking…read moreour order, and offered great suggestions. She offered to bring out a couple dipping sauces for our fries, and I asked for the bourbon jelly, which she was willing to do. That initial interaction set a great tone. The food itself was very good--both burgers were delicious. Unfortunately, after we placed our order, the service dropped off completely. We waited about an hour for our food, with no check-ins, no water refills, and no acknowledgment of the delay, even though our server walked past our table multiple times. At one point, I had to get up and find someone to talk to. I asked a man near the front for a manager, explained we had been waiting an hour, and pointed out our table. No one ever came over afterward to follow up. We were later told there was a large party, which is understandable--but that's not something customers or servers can control. A simple check-in or acknowledgment would have made a big difference. Instead, we were told we "should have said something," despite no one coming to the table. At the end, we waited again for the check, and when my daughter calmly tried to explain our frustration, the server spoke over her and said, "I'm almost 50--I've been doing this since I was 17," which came across as rude and unprofessional. The food was good, but the lack of communication, attentiveness, and management involvement made this a disappointing experience.

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    Doubleday Cafe - Shrimp po' boy special

    Doubleday Cafe

    4.1(452 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Absolutely fabulous! We popped into Double Day Cafe for lunch on Saturday after a LONG morning at…read morethe baseball fields, and we were so happy to get seated right away. We just ordered burgers and fries, but they were fantastic. Great food, great atmosphere, and exactly what we needed after a morning of baseball. And Karen was absolutely wonderful! She was the exact opposite of the definition of a "Karen." She was smiling, welcoming, genuinely excited to have us there, and just an absolute joy. Then there was the Long Island Iced Tea. After spending the entire morning at the baseball field and heading into the afternoon, YES, I needed one! Stephan made it, and I have to say, it was probably one of the best Long Island Iced Teas I've ever had. Phenomenal! So, if you're looking for a place in Cooperstown to grab a great meal, have a good drink, and get a little much-needed mental health time after baseball, this is your place! Thank you, Double Day Cafe, for knocking it out of the park! Great food, great drinks, and even better people. We'll definitely be back! If you want a good meal and good drinks in Cooperstown, come here!

    Update on my review...returned for dinner. OMG BBQ Saturday so good. Soups are all made in-house…read moreby the owner. NE clam chowder was awesome, French onion sooo good. We ordered 4 briskets and 2 steaks, all knocked it out of the park. Service was outstanding! Def come for dinner!! Had about a 20 minute wait for a table, not bad at all. Cute restaurant decent service went for breakfast, food was very good. I will say that their coffee is terrible, sorry just terrible cup of coffee. Corn beef cash was delicious ,really good cinnamon bun, nice bloody Mary and mimosa and very good omelette. If they got better coffee, it would be a home run.

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    Doubleday Cafe - Smoked Ham and Swiss omelette

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    Glimmerglass - Dining room

    Glimmerglass

    5.0(5 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    The Glimmerglass at the Otesaga Hotel in Resort in Cooperstown is a throwback to the old style…read moreelite hotel dining. Unfortunately, it is no longer appreciated for it's greatness as times have changed. As a Resort Guest, I had the breakfast option which was a great choice to enjoy such elite dining on premises. Convenient and top notch. In the times I visited (July 2021) it was trailing to the end of the COVID nightmare (but before Delta) and the buffet was open and full quality was there. About all a guest could notice was the diligent wearing of masks by staff. The buffet was as good as you can get. Full fruit and Continental options, or hot eggs, meats, potatoes, biscuits, and gravy. And eggs/omelets made to order. The only drawback was that I didn't want to over eat to start the day. needed a second stomach. Upon sitting the wait staff gets any drink you need (coffee/juices) as part of my breakfast included price. I was only brought a check at the end for a gratuity. Some uneven service getting to drinks quickly but it wasn't hard to get their attention if needed. There is a fancy dining room (I dropped a couple of photos) and a nice outdoor patio facing the lake. The outdoor seemed to fill up first albeit the weather was near perfect so can't blame. A point of confusion was logistics and dress code. Upon check in, the desk clerk let me know where it was and strongly advised a reservation and let me know it was fine dining and dress code was appreciated. Not knowing what time I wanted to eat I called late and no answer. I called restaurant services when I woke up and was forwarded to the casual dinner restaurant. I called the desk and had them transfer me, same as just calling, forwarded to casual not answered. No worry, I arrived and they had the guests on a list and it wasn't crowded enough to be an issue. Other thing was dress code. Some things I'd read in the literature was no sports gear, no hats, etc. Since most of the patrons were at the hotel for recreation (kids baseball tournaments, Hall of Fame, etc.) I didn't think wearing a T-shirt and tennis shoes would be an issue. It wasn't. Just don't wear swimwear. At the time I went it was breakfast only. If and when it opens for dinner do not listen to this advice and discuss with the management. Really nothing wrong here, can't withhold even a star. If you stay here, eat here. If the cost is too much, then find a place in your range but you won't beat the quality. This buffet was as good as it gets.

    Timeless elegance of a bygone era paired with impeccably charming and attentive service and…read moreexceptional cuisine. Real silverware. And the VIEWS! Every angle provides a feast for the eyes. I absolutely adore this place.

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    Glimmerglass - Beautiful hearth old style in the dining room

    Beautiful hearth old style in the dining room

    Glimmerglass - Craft made omelette with other booty from the buffet

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    Craft made omelette with other booty from the buffet

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