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 !

Love this place! Awesome food and the whole family is there working with a smile and a friendly,…read morewelcoming atmosphere. Very comprehensive menu that's well done. Very clean and everyone is hustling. Your large coffee cup doesn't get empty and you're not waiting to order, even when they're busy. The place is clean! The staff, when not taking or bringing orders, are cleaning, not leaning! Sweeping, wiping tables, wiping walls, wiping menus, just perpetually moving with purpose, a smile, and great humor.

We arrived mid-week at 10am and the parking lot was *packed*, which is always a promising sign!…read more It's cheerfully casual, seat yourself, and the owner took our drink orders immediately. Noticeably, this is a heavily male environment at this hour: Of the fifty or so customers, about three were women. Lots of retirees, road crews, and city employees. This goes a long way towards the portion size: If you leave hungry, it's your own darn fault. At a table near us, a man got a plate of the "Gut-Buster" for $22.95: six eggs, sausage and gravy, side of toast: It covered the entire dinner plate, and rose 2" high. For those inclined to watch the calories, there's a long list of a la carte choices. Food arrived hot, fast, and correct. We will definitely be back!

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.

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.

I have had Rooster's several times now, and consistently they deliver on giving me the best burger…read morein the area. I am very picky with burgers and absolutely love the ones at Rooster's. I especially love the Rooster sauce! I've also tried their chicken nuggets which I also recommend. It's sort of set up like a fast food joint inside, and you typically aren't waiting long for your order. There is seating inside, but also picnic tables outside. Better yet, you can grab some ice cream next door when you're done! I highly recommend Rooster's if you're craving an excellent smash burger!

The chicken nuggets brought me in and definitely didn't disappoint. The choice of sauces was nice…read more The cheeseburger was big and delicious. The crew were all friendly and the service was prompt.

Great place n good food ! Always something different…read more Excellent coffee! Always a good atmosphere n welcoming !

Chipped branded mugs await at each table in this seat yourself casual breakfast focused spot…read more Window skirts and framed kitten photos vibes. We had a fun cheery waitress. The menu was fairly standard with typical scrambled/omelette/Benedict egg creations; two giambottes stood out as unique. The omelettes look like they are pressed in an omelette maker. The veggie omelette was pretty bland. Not sure if the coffee is free refill but we never got a refill. Ultimately, food was nothing to speak of.

Old type of diner. Was welcomed with a friendly smile. They have plenty of tables but I sat at the…read morecounter with my friend just to do like old times. Had the "Homerun" breakfast. My friend had the "Pinch Hit" if I recall the name. Very good and plentiful for an affordable price. Huge portion of pancakes. I drink my coffee black and it was very good. Will definitely go back.

Good flavor on the omelette but the home fries are deep fried tasteless potato cubes. Service is…read moregreat.

Every time my family visits this diner it is always a pleasant experience. The staff is phenomenal…read moreand kind, the food is always delicious and the baked goods are next level

We've seen the tv ads for this diner many times and as we were driving past we decided to stop…read more It's your basic diner interior, nice and clean with typical booth and table seating. A variety on the menu and our food was delicious and homemade. Staff is very attentive and friendly. We would definitely recommend eating here !

Great service and a cute place. Had a cheeseburger and fries. It was very good and served fast.read more

We started at the old location about 3:15 on a Wednesday afternoon. It was closed with a sign that…read moresaid please visit the new location. So, we went to their new location in New Hartford. Stood waiting to be seated for a full ten minutes. Our presence wasn't even acknowledged. 3:30 in the afternoon, not a busy rush hour time. An employee did see us waiting but ignored us and went on her way. I would have expected at least a "Be with you shortly" or something. But nothing. Yes, there was a sign that said Please wait to be seated. Will I be going back? Not likely.