Very cozy and welcoming, and a good selection for breakfast. Waitress was lovely and prices were…read morefine. This seems to be a place that elders like, always a good sign. Only drawback was the strong cleaning aid /febreeze? scent when you first get there. We enjoyed the seasoned potatoes and the eggs and bacon were cooked just right.

Been coming here for years and was shocked when I noticed I have never done a review. We used to…read morecome every weekend for brunch when we lived up the street. Now we don't come as much but the food is always good and the staff are warm and friendly. Debbie used to be one of our regular waitress when she worked at Creekside but we are happy she opened her own place several years ago. Restaurant has a homey feel to it with some diner vibes. They are opened for lunch and breakfast only. Be sure to save room for desserts as her homemade pies are delicious.

We recently went to Craylee's for breakfast. The food was excellent and the service was very good…read more I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

This place is amazing ! We had breakfast and met Lance the owner, Incredible menu, it's all about…read morethe Giambotta !

went at 7:3. only one other table and took over 20min to take our order. Her friend came in and…read morethey talked for 20min. we hen my food came out it was cold. my benedict eggs were hard boiled. my hash browns were white. Groos! we paid almost 55$ for slow, bad breakfast(slow). it was dirty too. I stuck to my menu. never again. NASTY

Haven't been in a while since we moved but with the Holiday we were looking for a place that was…read moreopened over the Holiday weekend. This had been a diner staple for us given how close it was to our house. Creekside fit the bill and we were able to get in and get a table. Ownership changed and while menu had the same items, items were prepared differently. We opted for lunch given our favorite breakfast item was slightly different. Sandwiches were OK but were mainly bread and lettuce with very little bacon. Restaurant was not busy but we waited a long time for our food and had to ask about our food. Wait staff were friendly and attentive and came over several times to refill our drinks and make sure we had what was needed. This is a diner but one thing we liked in the past was the outdoor seating and holiday decor. Deck was closed as it was in need of repairs and no holiday decor. Would go back but would try something different.

We love coming here for a quick drink before some last minute Christmas shopping. This year we…read moretried the pizza, it was surprisingly really good! It is a little thicker than some of the other pizzas in the area, but the sauce tastes excellent and had a perfect amount of crisp. Great crust, you cannot go wrong!

Had a great patio hang out here on a late summer night. From the start our waitress was super…read moreattentive. The fall cocktail menu had already come out and had some unique options. I had the pear mojito and my friend had the apple cider margarita which were both lovely. For food we both ordered the Higby sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. The portion was so huge that it was worth at least 2 meals! The fries were perfectly seasoned and crispy. I enjoyed the steak along with the greens, and the roll was also good. This place is very large inside. There is pizza take out in the back, lots of indoor seating, a nice bar area, and a large patio. They also have a very nice event space upstairs. Parking is the shared lot behind the building. Will definitely return next time I am in NY.

Very quaint/comfortable place to eat. Great choices, i had a chicken salad wrap plus a spring salad…read moreboth were delicious. Snuck in a desert, also very tasty. Service was excellent, friendly, and efficient. May have been Hannah. Will definitely return.

The food was absolutely phenomenal! While not from the area I always love finding gems in new…read moreplaces, this is one of them! We enjoyed the ambiance of the cafe especially all the beautiful greenery. The service was outstanding and everything was made to order. If you are searching and curious if this will be a great choice look no further because City Cafe is the best!

Seven of us had breakfast there on 4/30. The staff could not have been any better. They were very…read moreattentive without being intrusive. Both servers had smiles at all times and didn't hesitate to meet our quirky demands. The food was overly generous in quantity and there were no complaints about it from any of us. Although the room was beginning to fill up, they did not make any effort or suggestion to get us to leave, even though we overstayed our breakfast by at least an hour. I'm sure we'll be back.

Place was packed but service was quick and did not wait long for food…read moreFood was delicious and hot Friendly atmosphere!

Always a great time whether it's me and the folks or hanging with the girlfriends When with the…read moregirls we do have a tendency to do brunch where we order one of everything and sit and enjoy for a few hours Highly Recommend

A real struggle on graduation weekend:…read more Party of 12, Saturday night. We were told that it wasn't going to be a prix fixe menu as we were a party of under 12 when the reservation was booked (we asked). It was. Selection was somewhat limited particularly for the vegetarians but the waitress said that they could swap veggies in for the trout in the risotto. They didn't. It was just risotto. Potato leek soup. So salty that it was inedible. Like sea water salty. Three of us sent it back. NY Strip. Boring and clearly hadn't been seasoned before cooking (ironic). Not quite cold but really, really close. A little tiny ramekin of chimichurri sauce which I was supposed it make it interesting or tasty I guess. It was neither. The whipped potatoes were delicious. Desert was a borderline interminable wait. And then they served gelato and sorbet to four of us. Think milkshake. A thin, runny milkshake, approaching soup. The food runners and waitress were so embarrassed they couldn't look at us when they dropped the desert and ran. Who lets ice scream, posing as soup out of the kitchen. It used to be a quaint little place with fantastic food ... And now, an overpriced, industrial'ish place with sub-par food (although the owners are clearly cashing out, leaning on its prior reputation). Unfortunate. $85 a head, $1,500 all in with drinks and tip.

Tried this place for the first time yesterday. I'm also a newbie to tomato poe and was a bit…read moreskeptical. I was thinking it was just cold pizza with no cheese. How could that be good?? Boy was I wrong. This tomato poe was really good. The crust was exquisite and the sauce was just sweet enough. I can see why people in NY and PA love this stuff!

The food is good but $9.19 for a Bacon, Egg and Cheese on a plain bagel is insane. Won't be back…read more Not to mention the Menu price was $2 lower. Was told the menu written on the wall is outdated. I won't be coming back.

A fantastic no-frills little breakfast/ lunch diner in downtown Utica. Delicious food at…read morereasonable prices and friendly service. Its a one man operation as the owner is the chef and waiter so if it fills up, you may have to wait a bit but its worth it. We were fortunate to have the place to ourselves at the time we went and the owner/chef, Jeff, was a great host with many personal stories about the history of Utica and his personal colorful past. We had his stuffed French toast which was awesome and some eggs. The coffee and tea are self serve and there are seats at the counter and a couple tables. The place only seats around 16 people but he assured us that he occasionally gets many more in there at a time. If you're looking for a great breakfast or lunch during the week (its closed on weekends) and don't need any frills, this is the place to go. We'll definitely be back!

What a great experience!…read more Cool old building, friendly chef and amazing food. The price was very reasonable and a refreshing take on a lunch counter of the past.

Consistency is a part of any eating establishment. Excellent consistent food again. Sausage gravy…read moreis out of this would good along with the scramble. Eggs Benedict were perfectly constructed as order. Poached hard along with well toasted English muffins and well cooked ham topped with hollandaise sauce. This is the most under rated diner in the area.

This place is hard to describe. In no way is it old, but this what it must of been like to go out…read morefor breakfast in the 1960's. By that I mean it's a small friendly place in a mostly residential neighborhood. The people are really friendly, prices are insanely low and service and quality of food is like customers are family. Very cozy place and everyone there had the demeanor that it was an extension of their own home. Clean, well maintained and I mention that because some of these small places are old and outdated - no here - it's a very nice cozy place. We sat at the counter so we can watch the news on the wall tv , which was very cool. My wife had the special of grilled zucchini with eggs and it was very good. Me, a simple egg and cheese sandwich on English Muffin. Coffee was good. Great fast service, low low prices, excellent good and atmosphere and specials that are creative and different. The total bill was under $10!