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A&W restaurant is a drive up order in stall and wait for your selections to be brought out to you,…read moresimilar to say a Sonic. The only real difference is you pay the service associate that brings it out to you. Definitely a place to have close to exact funds, although the associate did indeed have exact change to give. Nothing overly exciting about the look and feel, other than being pretty open and not tight feeling in stall/lane. The food selection is similar to any other fast food location. Opted for a chicken sandwich basket. Fries were cooked nicely and not overly salty. The crispy chicken sandwich had good crunch and juicy not dry texture. The bun was soft with no seeds and sized nicely. All and all a good quality filling sandwich.

Five stars for the experience alone I found this place on the web, and there was no way I wasn't…read moregoing to not come here. Yes, they have carhop service. Unfortunately, they don't do the carhop trays anymore, but everything else is exactly the same, down to the ordering by telephone from your table if you decide to eat inside. The service was fast and my carhop was very friendly.... My order was simple. A papa burger, fries, and of course, a root beer float. The burger and fries , were very good. I think the fact that I hadn't been to an A&W with a carhop, since I was a kid, made everything taste even better. The root beer, float, alone, A&W always does a great root beer, float, but this one, also just immediately took me back. Not only that, but this A&W uses cane sugar root beer. That alone makes it taste better. The memory factor alone made this worth the stop. Prices are very reasonable. The restaurant is cash only, but they do have an ATM inside Thanks, for the memories...

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Moe's Southwest Grill

2.2(32 reviews)

1.6 mi

I have never been to Moe's, and unexpectedly wandered in. I was pleasantly surprised! I got a bowl…read morewith steak, rice, homemade guac and salsa's. It was actually delicious. My husband got a burrito which he loved and my daughter got a different type of bowl with adobo chicken I believe. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food. I absolutely love the salsa bar in the back! You can pick your own sauces. Everything is very fresh and the tortilla chips were delicious. The people that work there were very nice and explained everything to me. I like it better than Chipotle!

Went for quick lunch. Staff was very friendly and food was good. Had a nice lunch it was better…read morethan before. Went in with low expectations left feeling they have improved

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Wendy's

2.1(31 reviews)

2.2 mi

Fuck Wendy. Waited 20 mins in the drive thru, he double checked my order before giving me the bag…read moreand still gave me the wrong thing. Inside was also closed when it should've been open.

Rolls were incredibly dry It's not the Wendy's it once was. Service was average. Prices high …read more Fries were very bitter which means overused oil. live here and won't go again

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Yori House

4.6(66 reviews)

2.0 mi

If you're even thinking about trying Yori House, stop thinking and just go…read more The bao buns alone are worth the trip -- unbelievably soft and fluffy, with that perfect pillowy texture you hope for but rarely get. The pork bao in particular had this beautiful char that added just the right smoky depth without overpowering the sweetness. Absolute standout. The ramen was exceptional. Rich, balanced, and clearly made with care. My tonkatsu was beautifully caramelized -- that golden crust giving way to tender, juicy pork -- while my girlfriend's chicken katsu was crispy, perfectly cooked, and somehow still light. No sogginess, no shortcuts -- just done right. The atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between cozy and modern, and the service was genuinely warm and attentive without hovering. One of my favorite touches? The large visual menu on the wall. For anyone who isn't super familiar with this style of cuisine, it makes ordering approachable and stress-free. Such a smart move. Yori House nails flavor, texture, presentation, and hospitality. Can't recommend it strongly enough -- we'll absolutely be back.

A great little place found through recommendations from my fellow yelpers. This place is off the…read morebeaten path but well worth the trip. The menu is very interesting with everything Korean, Japanese and Thai inspired from fried rice to tacos to noodle dishes. Service was very good and though the restaurant is small, it is well appointed. We ordered edamame and a pork bun for appetizers. The edamame were served lightly salted and warm and the pork bun wonderful and flavorful. I highly recommend. For a main dish, I ordered the pad Thai with shrimp. The only complaint I have is that the dish was pretty salty. The shrimp were delicious and the portions for everything were generous. We ordered spicy fried rice to take home and I'm so glad we did. Sorry but no photo of the pork bun as we dove into it as soon as we got it.

Bibim Bop

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Chicken tacos - mild

Burger King

2.3(19 reviews)

0.3 mi

This location is hit and miss. Sometimes the experience is easy and fast, the service is good, and…read morethe food is as good as it can be for fast food, and other times it really misses the mark.

Ordered food via drive thru. Clerk apparently didn't know she was on a hot mic after we ordered and…read moresaid "Jesus C...t" a real turn off. Don't know if it was directed at our studdered ordering or what.

Royal Crispy Sandwich, Chicken Fries, Chicken Nuggets, Original Chicken Sandwich, Drink

Classic Wrap Spicy Wrap Honey Mustard Wrap

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Arby's

3.2(19 reviews)

2.1 mi

They have the best shakes for fast food restaurants! Service is always great and they don't rush…read moreyou in the drive-thru. Fries are pretty good

Ordered the bbq beef tips. The bbq sauce was great however the beef was mostly gristle. Ordered 9…read morepcs and 5 were so chewy I will never order them again. Will go back to just ordering the roast beef. I have never liked the curly fries.

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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

3.3(47 reviews)

2.1 mi

Service was great but the place needs a serious facelift and some overdue maintenance in the…read moreparking lot and landscaping. Food was okay but I wouldn't seek this place out when there are better options in the area available. Truthfully I'm not sure how this place is open as it was more or less empty during lunch on graduation weekend.

Perfect location right off I81 in the Holiday Inn parking lot. Service is great and the coffee is…read moregiven in a pot on the table for refills. Food is delicious and the menu is extensive...great place if you are in Cortland. Has an old school charm.

Potato Pancake Platter

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McDonald's

1.5(27 reviews)

1.7 mi

My rating is against other McDonald's, not actual restaurants or anything, so compared to other…read moreMcDonald's, this is 1.5 stars. Service was probably the only good thing. They were friendly even though they forgot straws. Always check the order. Fries were practically unsalted. My Big Mac was a bit of a mess, but it was warm, so I lucked out versus the other reviewers.

This location can suffer from slow service, and I have been pulled forward multiple times which…read moredoes get irritating. However, for the most part the staff is quite friendly and the food is what you would expect from a McDonald's. The dining area is spacious enough and clean enough that I have felt comfortable stopping here with friends more than once to eat inside.

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Pudgie's Pizza & Subs

2.7(43 reviews)

1.5 mi

always 5 stars for this place! truly, a cortland staple. we will never turn down a plate when the…read moreparties ordered pudgies

We ordered a large pizza half pepperoni, half pepperoni, ham, sausage, with extra cheese and LITE…read moresauce. When we picked up the order, the lady stated what pizza it was and everything looked good. Come to find out, when we got home and sat to eat, we both took a bite of our pizza and THERE WAS NO SAUCE. I didnt know ordering a pizza with lite sauce meant it was so lite its non-existent. Picture of the receipt shows I specifically said "lite sauce", not "no sauce". And on top of that, the just pepperoni side of the pizza had sausage on it too, and I didnt order it that way but i dealt with it. The pizza would have been phenomenal if it just had the sauce on it. This is the second time we have ordered from here and the experience has been great except for this issue. The charbroiled wings were the best part of this order. Pudgie's, we're disappointed in you guys!! Service is always great, just make sure you read and make the pizza correctly according to how its ordered!

Large pizza slices no sauce

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Full sheet but we ate a bunch! It was 1/2 plain, 1/2 mushroom pepperoni

Friendly's

2.8(33 reviews)

2.1 mi

Stopped here on my way to Canada. Very nice staff and their Sundays are delicious. Also, seriously…read moregood waffle fries. However, the chicken fingers were really bad and had almost no chicken in them. That being said, it is a cute and friendly environment and felt like a real throwback to the early 2000's

Another fabulous visit! The meal was hot and tasty and the ice cream was just as I asked it to be…read moremade. "Friendly" service. :)

Chicken Fajita Quesadilla's yummy!

Turkey Club Sandwich delicious!

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Anonymous A.

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6 years ago

This establishment's Customer service is absolutely horrible! I just went through the drive through and ordered chicken tenders, when I went to pay they asked me to pull forward and wait. I had an appointment and told them Usually when they tell me to pull forward I will wait up to 45 minutes. Immediately she called her manager and the manager came to the window and stood there and gave me the dirtiest look and told me if I want to be rude she doesn't have to serve me! WHAT! all I said was I cannot wait long! Then the manager threw my money at me into my car! Once she threw my money I attempted to hand her my drink since I did not want to take something I did not pay for. She slammed the window shut so hard the drink fell out of my hand!!! The managers name was Daphine, absolutely so rude. read more

Tammie A.

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3

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8 years ago

This is the worst place to go! Always out of something, staff is so rude! And, not to mention the staff are not clean, No thanks!

JD O.

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11

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8 years ago

Friendly efficient service. Nice clean space. Quick and easy.

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Everytime I come into Ithaca for the last decade I've been heading here. My brother was down the…read moreblock. It's convenient to pull up and head out but despite being called express they have a full dining room as well. The interior is nice simple and relaxed but they also have about 6 tables for an outdoor dining area. Always nice landscaping too. The food is great. Fresh ingredients. Good sized menu with lots of vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options etc. I slowing going through the menu but everything I had is super tasty. The commons location is great too. More fine dining.

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This location is takeout only. Very quick and efficient service. Both employees were very nice and…read morewelcoming. Food was fresh.

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