My parents started coming here a few weeks ago on a whim. The breakfasts are generously portioned…read moreand so reasonably priced. Like, $5 for a huge breakfast, juice, and coffee. You cannot beat that price. My dad and I came here for dinner. He had the spaghetti and meatballs and I had the chicken special, a breaded chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Each came with a salad and bread. Our dinner came to less than $12 for the two of us WITH tip. Wow. I would like to come back and have breakfast, as I have heard they're amazing. I know they're packed daily for it. As for our dinners, my chicken was very tender and juicy, although it lacked a little seasoning. The mashed potatoes were potentially made from instant. My salad was great. For $3.99 for my dinner, would I really complain? I don't think so. My dad had a steak dinner here the week before and said it was fantastic, so perhaps it was just an off night. Service was excellent and the owner is very nice and friendly. All-in-all, I say give them a chance, especially for breakfast. They're just starting up and obtaining a liquor license. They have a huge bar area that will at some point make it a great place to get a drink and watch a game. It's located right across from Battle Island Golf Course as well. I'll update my post once I've had a chance to eat her again, as I have a feeling I'll be back when next visiting my family.

Food is awesome and the service is impeccable Great pool…read moretables and fun Ambiance is colorful

Cathy's Cafe run by Cathy and her daughter Jodee, has a great environment to start your day!…read more Quick, kind service with smiles and great food! Everything is made to order whether it is eggs, pancakes, French toast , hash, or their fun specials' Thanks for being there Cathy's Cafe!

Great town cafe. Cathy keeps it simple. Simple menu. Good food. Great prices. We have returned…read moremultiple times this year.

I normally order the Reuben because it's always so good but I ordered the Irish car bomb for a…read morechange. It was amazing! I got my corned beef but also a hamburger in the bun along with yummy dressing. It came with fries also. Split the soup (New England clam chowder) with my friend. The chowder was creamy but not too thick and yummy. I always love to come here for lunch when I'm in the area.

As always, excellent service and wonderful food. They get very busy so it's always a good idea to…read moremake a reservation. I love Christian's amazing recipes and he puts ingredients together like a magician. Sometimes I just need something simple and I know my food is going to be great. I wanted one of their delicious hamburgers but no roll and an egg on top, coleslaw and lettuce, tomato, onion on the side. It was everything I asked for.... simple and beautifully prepared. The room was full of very happy people talking, eating and enjoying their food.

Small diner BIG food…read more Got some sausage gravy and biscuits which was 13.99 the plate was almost twice the size of my head and LOADED. Gd get the lemon blueberry waffle special. When the food came we immediately knew we needed boxes as the portions are MASSIVE. Flavor also MASSIVE, felt like I was eating biscuits and gravy back in WV. Fast and friendly service and great prices. I was too full to try the large pie selection but will be back!!

Maybe 4.5 cuz those old booths aren't so comfortable and the kitsch gets overwhelming but…read moreeverything else was great. We both got two eggs over medium with hash browns (something not so easy to find in Boston) and I got mine with ham steak which we split. All very good, homemade white bread and marble rye toast were good and nice service. Lots of pie choices which I was sad not to have room to try. Plus the giant single pancake had the proper look. And as mentioned, the biscuits w sausage gravy was huge. Would def return if in the area again.

On a recent trip to visit a local antique market in Pulaski- we stopped by the Lakeside Restaurant…read morefor a bite to eat and wow, were we pleasantly surprised! Seemingly in the middle of rural upstate NY is this gem of a restaurant. The server and everyone on the staff that interacted with us were simply lovely! Kind, helpful and joyful. I ordered a turkey melt with onion rings, and my friend had a burger with fried which she claimed was one of the best she had eaten in a long time. Accompanied by "sassy sauce" our fries and onion rings were dipped in this delightful yet spicy accoutrement! My turkey melt was delicious- carved turkey- not slimy cold cuts, cheese and banana peppers were a perfect and delectable combination on lightly toasted bread- simply marvelous! For desert- and they are all lovingly homemade, I had a mixed berry pie with ice cream and my friend had a slice of Dutch apple pie! Both equally and fabulously delicious! We left stuffed to the gills and so glad that we turned the truck around to try this hidden gem! Don't pass it up- stop by- it's worth it!

Bottom line up front…read more Overpriced for the quality. My $20 hamburger was simply average and not worth the money. While my wife enjoyed her breakfast it was not without sine distractors as the hash was lacking sufficient meat and any real flavor. It may be a local favorite, but I've had better...especially for the money.

The food is always awesome. The service is great staff is always smiling and happy that you are…read morethere. When I am there I set at the counter and no matter who you sit next to they are always welcoming you like part of the diners family. I go to wades when ever I'm in Oswego. Best omelet I have ever had.

How did we not know that this fabulous breakfast haven was just around the corner? Well we do now!…read moreWe popped by one frosty morning to sample their wares and it was worth the trip! We were promptly greeted and seated and our server was very attentive. They are apparently known for their raisin bread so my husband had their raisin bread French toast sandwich and I had an omelette. Being that it was our first time- the server surprised us with the cinnamon pancakes! Yummmmmy. The omelette was good- a bit thin, and the choices for cheese are very limited. The home fries while large in portion are uneventful- and basically just potatoes. No onion, no peppers, no flavor save for the salt I added. Other than those few things- it was a great experience and we bought a loaf of their raisin bread which is TO DIE FOR! They have an onsite bakery that produces white, wheat and rye breads as well! We shall return!!

Be ready to take food home with you and get at least 2 more meals out of it!!! Beautiful…read morepresentation (mine was served in a tin can and flipped over onto my plate. I had the pierogis/ eggs/bacon special served in a tin can) It was enough for 2 and was delicious! I also had the French toast latte served with a FT stick right on top. Decadent ! Service was speedy, efficient and friendly. If you go plan on going early or putting yourself on the wait list much before you head out the door! It's def worth the wait!!

Our visit to Rise & Shine Diner was, unfortunately, one of the worst dining experiences we've had…read morein a long time. Even though the restaurant only had two large parties and wasn't particularly busy, we still waited 35 minutes to be seated. That alone didn't make sense, but things only went downhill from there. It was my daughter's birthday, and we were hoping for a fun brunch. Our server started off friendly, but that changed quickly. We ordered our drinks and food at the same time--a chai tea for me, a specialty alcoholic milkshake for my daughter, and no drink for her boyfriend, plus three entrées and a poutine. The drinks took 50 minutes to arrive. The food took over an hour and a half. During all this, the server seemed to avoid our table entirely. When my daughter's boyfriend finally managed to get her attention--very politely, even mentioning that he himself is a server--he simply asked if she had an estimate on our food. She stood there with her hand on her hip and told us the kitchen was backed up, with "three orders ahead of yours," as if that explained everything. We then asked if the poutine, our appetizer, was at least ready. She said they had to make fresh potatoes for it but that she would "rush it." Eventually, she came back with the poutine, plopped it down on the table, and walked away without a single word. No "here you go," no "do you need anything," and--most importantly--no plates. I ended up getting up and asking the hostess for plates so we could actually eat the appetizer. For a place that markets itself as a "fancy diner" with "Instagram-worthy" dishes, the service and execution were nowhere near acceptable. If you're going to lean into trendy presentation and premium pricing, you need the staff to support it. Hire more people. Train them. Do something--because this was unacceptable from start to finish. We won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone looking for a smooth, enjoyable dining experience. **EDIT** I would like to include the fact of the over priced, over salted, food items don't seem to cover the cost to upgrade your cracked booths so that people's bums are hurt from sitting on them. Needs to be updated and correct staffing issues so that food will be "adequate" for the price. Go anywhere on Westcott than here.

I'm a huge fan of Bistro 197 and have been looking forward to visiting my hometown to try Nora's…read more As anticipated, the offerings sounded delicious. Poke, sandwiches, grain bowls, pizza, all day breakfast items. I just needed a snack, so I chose the avocado toast, a perfectly toasted thick slice of fresh bread layered with fresh avocado, red onion and grape tomatoes. The cayenne cranberry lemonade was perfectly sweet with a nice kick. Service was excellent, too. Well worth the visit.

Absolutely fantastic. Best cauliflower mixed veg stew I've ever had. Salads are great, too.read more

We ordered a chopped cheese and fries, and tried a half Rueben. The chopped cheese was the best…read moreI've had. The flavor went through all the meat, and the lettuce and tomato were not drowned out. The sub roll was delicious! I could only eat half- it was a full meal. The Rueben was thinly sliced pastrami that was grilled before assembly. The bread was not greasy and the sandwich was not too salty. I could eat it with my hands and could taste the sauerkraut, cheese and dressing without them overwhelming the whole flavor profile. The fries were tasty and a good portion size. The menu is so extensive that I will have to visit often. I definitely recommend stopping in. Great service, nice staff, good atmosphere!

We recently decided to give Sammy's NYC Deli a try, and unfortunately, it was a decision we quickly…read moreregretted. When my partner and I walked in, we were greeted by a man at the counter and mentioned it was our first time visiting. His response was about as uninterested as it gets. Instead of offering a menu or any guidance, he simply pointed off to the side and told us to order when we were ready. Not exactly a welcoming first impression. The space itself was small, with a few tables, drink coolers, baked goods, and smoothie options. After placing our order, we waited...and waited. After exactly 40 minutes, I finally asked about the status, especially after watching another couple come in after us, order, and leave with their food before we received ours. I understand that takeout and delivery orders are part of the business, but in-house customers should not be completely overlooked. There was no communication, no sense of urgency, and no effort to acknowledge the delay. It genuinely felt like we didn't matter as customers. And for what? Two sandwiches--a roast beef and a turkey. Having worked in restaurants myself, I can confidently say that should not take 40 minutes under normal circumstances. I don't enjoy writing negative reviews, but this experience was frustrating enough to warrant one. We will not be returning. Save yourself the time and look elsewhere.

Place was disgusting with dead bugs on the floor in the bathroom. Would not allow a child to take…read moretheir ice cream out of the place even though it's included in the price. Staff was super unfriendly. We will never go back.

Place was awful. Smelt like an oyster died and farted…read more The waitresses checked to see if we had out money ready 3 times in 2 minutes. The lights were dim and it felt like I was in prison. They charged us a fictional weekend rate. Their Facebook advertises 15 bucks for adults, we got scammed for 20. Please save your time and money and avoid the flaming fart grill.