Barb's Diner in Locke has awesome hometown comfort food. Great food, service, and prices.read more

Authentic comfort-food diner in rural CNY. Can't miss…read morebreakfast of eggs, toast, home fries (deep fried!) and decent coffee for just a few bucks. Don't expect more and you will be happy. Nice place with plenty of seating for groups up to four-ish.

I rate an establishment based on its performance in its lane. So while its not fine dining or the…read moreideal atmosphere (with its funny 80's plastic table covers ), Uncle J's is a wonderful representation of the small village it resides in. I enjoyed the flatbread pizza, largely due to the flatbread itself. I have noticed a large void of good pizza crust in this area and surrounding villages, so this scratched that itch. The fried pickles were bar food at its best. A crisp, spear, rendition instead of the flimsy pickle chips found in many diners. They make their own dressings and the blue cheese dressing alone will bring me back. The fries were also good, but the margaritas could use some work. The mix tastes like gatorade, so still drinkable, but if the homemade nuance from that crave-worthy blue cheese dressing could be applied, it would be a lovely elevation and bring me back more than my budget should allow. The music on Thursday at their first strings and wings was F*#$ing fantastic!! I did not catch the performers name, but folks, come with cash for tips because this artist brought his A game. Multi-genre, great guitar skills, and a fabulous voice. We sat in the dining because the bar area is a bit small for eating, but we could hear him perfectly and it made the night. This event with the crowd spread them thin and tested the kitchen, but besides a "relaxed" pace of the food coming out, there was no impact to service and everyone was lovely. We must support these local gems if we want them in our backyard. So while I will be a thorn in their side trying to push for an upgraded cocktail experience, I will also be a devout local advocating for my community to be the same. Well done Uncle J's!

Three of us were looking for dinner after happy hour at Erie Canal Brewing Co. This was only a…read moreblock away so we walked over. Very quiet when we arrived at 5:30pm. Just a few barflies sitting in the front room, so we went into the dining room which was empty. Our server/bartender was very attentive and great. Guinness was properly poured too. We ordered the steak tips main and the chicken riggies main. Each came with a salad and a small loaf of bread for the whole table to share. Salads were fresh and crunchy. Bread was fresh and soft. Portions were massive and the riggies were a bit hit. The steak was overdone, but ok. The gravy on top however was an odd color and texture without much flavor other than a slight sour tang. The dish would have been better served without the gravy. In any case, we were too full for dessert.

Vegan but still really yummy!…read more Honestly loved their donuts and biscuit- on par with normal donuts/biscuits! The filling of the boston cream donut taste like a vanilla snack pack pudding which I personally don't mind but still prefer non-vegan boston cream donut filling. Jelly and vanilla sprinkles were both yummy- no complaints! My favorite was the apple cider donut- the perfect crisp exterior and soft cakey moist interior. These were also warm! We also tried the Western which has vegan egg cheese and bacon on their house-made biscuit. Biscuit was delicious! I don't personally love vegan cheese, but rather enjoyed the smokey flavor of the bacon. Overall, I would definitely return, but would pass on the boston cream and get more of the apple cider donuts! I would probably also get another break fast sandwich.

This is what I would consider a hidden gem in Ithaca because I've driven by it a hundred times and…read moredidn't even know it. My friends and I came here for 2 reasons. 1. I'm lactose intolerant and 2. 1 of us is vegetarian. This place checks all the boxes and we both can order without having to worry about anything. They also have wheat free options which is another plus. I got the breakfast wrap and it was probably one of the best wraps I've ever had. Definitely stepped out of my comfort zone trying it because I've only had the cheese on it but none of the other ingredients. I also got the strawberry mango smoothie with oat milk and it was the perfect match to my wrap. My friends had already eaten here and were raving about how good the cheese fries were and how I could actually eat them and they really were so good! Over all it was such a great experience and I love the diner vibes. The parking is a little iffy because it's in the same area of Dominos so it's a little limited but there's a parking garage around the corner and street parking is always an option. I have a new favorite place to eat where I can order and enjoy what I'm eating in peace.

Exactly what a country diner should be - simple food, well prepared, reasonable prices…read more Stopped in for breakfast and had a really nice plate of eggs (cooked perfectly over medium), home fries (perfectly browned on the edges), sourdough toast, and a really good cup of coffee. Waitress was pleasant and attentive to our table. When I think of a hearty country breakfast, this was exactly what appears in my mind. Highly recommended.

Just average. Service very slow!!!! 40 minutes to get entrees. Pancakes were drenched in butter…read more Not many other options available

Excellent food was the best thing at Hyde's Diner! Scrumptious French toast, eggs, bacon and…read moresausage for under $10! The service was extra friendly and fast. Tanisha is the daughter of the cook and you can tell they love what they do! The vibe was very local inside. Hyde's is run by family and you feel like family when you are there!

Food was excellent as was the service. Great biscuits with good sausage gravy. Early morning…read morebreakfast while on the road and was glad to find this place . Prices were extremely reasonable given these days.

Whenever I am in the area, stopping at Becky's for breakfast is absolutely necessary. Exceptional…read moreand friendly service and the meals are great and fairly priced. Thank you, Becky's, you all are the best! Sign me: Florida Larry

The food was excellent, the service was fast and friendly, and it had a great atmosphere.read more

Service by Laura D was very friendly and attentive. Back area of restaurant was very busy and…read moreLaura still kept checking on us. Spicy peach sauce on chicken wings was very good. Goulash special was great. Large portion. Ruby red Ruben was good. French Fries, some of the best I have had. Fresh, hot and tasty. Parking lot was packed but most people were at various events in their back room. Front of restaurant had booths , counter and tables. Worth a ride to this gem.

Great find - thank you Yelp! Fantastic spot, big menu, accessible, and family friendly. We got…read morehere late on the July 4th holiday weekend - so happy they were open. There was live music in the back room, so we opted for a booth in the front room so we could have quiet dinner conversation. Alisha was great. She explained the menu, the Mac & cheese, and the dairy bar in the adjacent bldg. We ordered dinner and it was out quickly. Hubby had the entree of brisket & pulled pork with a side of veggies and the Mac & cheese. The Mac & Cheese is so, so good. We ordered some to take home for my son! My balsamic chicken entree was delicious - I loved the side of carrots & zucchini- very fresh & unique! Great dinner, no hesitation to come back here. And, we did have to wander over to the dairy bar and check out the ice cream too! On the way, we noticed lots of outdoor seating and maybe a little stage too. There is live music regularly! Hubby got a shake & I had a dish of hard ice cream. It hit the spot! Thanks so much!

I took a friend here for lunch one day and the food was really good. I ordered two different types…read moreof tacos. One was shrimp. One was beef. They were both very good. I ordered a Mojito for a drink, which is also very tasty. The menu is quite extensive and the prices are reasonable. The staff are very nice. I plan on going back sometime.

Hairy Tony's is a bit of a mixed bag. The service was genuinely friendly and attentive, and the…read moreatmosphere was fun and welcoming. If you're stopping in for a drink and to hang out, it's probably a solid spot. The food, though, was a major letdown. My steak sandwich was disappointing, and the "side" of onion rings was literally four individual pieces. Four. That's not a side -- that's a garnish. The nachos were worse. Lukewarm Velveeta poured over completely unseasoned shredded chicken, brown guacamole that looked like it had been sitting out too long, and everything about it felt rushed -- like it was thrown together in two minutes without a second thought. The emphasis was clearly on quantity over quality. Her chicken sandwich wasn't any better -- bland, unseasoned, and somehow still had the pattern from the frozen packaging imprinted on the bottom. That's not a great sign. Bottom line: nice place to grab a drink. But unless you're already inebriated and not paying attention, I'd skip the food.

I visited this place for the first time today with my grandma and niece. I can't say enough about…read moreour whole experience here! The food was great and reasonably priced. The portion sizes were good! We had a new server and she was on top of everything. We sat in the back where the kitchen is and the cook (he may have been the owner) treated my niece like gold. We went on Valentine's Day and he brought her out a sliced apple before we ate. Asked if she would like ice cream and what Taylor swift song she would like him to play . Over all I would recommend this place to anyone!

Simple and good food. Nice variety. Sandwiches, burgers, etc. Not a lot of entrees but a decent…read moreselection. Cook and waitress were excellent. Came out and apologized for the wait for the food but it really wasn't long at all!

Six of us went on a Saturday, early evening and the dinner was excellent…read more Waitress was attentive and helpful. Bar service was slow & a bit erratic. I had a specialty cocktail: Owasco Bloom - a delightful and tasty replica of a HAB. Lots of room at the bar, and the tables are well spaced. This brand new (6/25) place has a lot going for it, and are serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, hoping to capture the local and Owasco Lake clientele. I'll be back for sure.

Went to Rowan's today for lunch. Arrived at 12:20 pm. The waitress came over and took our drink…read moreorders. 1 drink was a soda that was flat. She did replace the soda upon request. We were a party of 4 and ordered 2 Reuben's and 2 beef on weck, with a side of chips on all 4. Our order was served to us at 1:10 pm, 50 minutes after placing it! The 2 beef on weck were served on hamburger buns, more like beef on wreck! When I commented that that wasn't a weck, waitress said yes she knew, they ran out of weck. But she never told us that, as I may have changed my order. The weck is what makes that particular sandwich! I could be a little more forgiving , but for that order I think 50 minutes is a bit much.BTW there were only 3 other diners in at this time . I feel she could have offered us a bowl of chips or something during this timeframe. She came over to the table twice to say our order should be coming out soon. Third time she came out to say 3 orders were ready and the cook was working on the last one! These were sandwiches!!!! Not a pleasant experience to say the least. Waitress kept saying she needed help, there were 2 people seated when we arrived and 1 person came in after we arrived. Not exactly a lunch rush. Been there, won't be going back.