The music could be not as loud and staff could be more attentive to walk-ins like myself. I don't…read moreusually call ahead if I walk in other than that the food is great Frankie's a great guy.

I heard a rumor that there was free food at this place and I had been wanting to check this place…read moreout. how horrible! I got there at 2:15. I got in line, not realizing there was approximately 50-60 persons in front of me. people went by me with 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 plates. meatloaf and chocolate cake. it smelled so good. I was shaking because my blood sugar was low, I had not eaten that day. I waited in line forever. people came from the patio to 'cut' in line for seconds and even thirds. while others, such as my self, had not gotten anything as yet.nothing left at 3:00 but apologies. I got 3T. of NOT spaghetti and nasty salad. the blond serving talks of next year, states more food is coming and walks off. so I am just standing there. no one is serving, promises of food. when? no one seems to have an answer.there is a lot of grumbling and complaining, SO I went home to fix myself something to eat. how horrible! ps- overflowing-one wastebasket, that is impossible to find because people finished eating and got up and walked off, pigs that they are, AND the amount of food that was NOT eaten but was thrown out.

I went into Carmella's today for a solo lunch and was able to sit right at the bar. I got a tuna…read moremelt and was expecting to take half home but it was so good I ate it all. The house made chips were also excellent. Service was great and the bartender was friendly. There's plenty of tables inside and a decent sized bar; it wasn't too busy so it was a nice quiet and relaxing solo lunch. I'll definitely be back for another one!

The service was quick and the atmosphere was super cute. There are tons of options at great prices.read more

I was in Utica for a business trip. I used Yelp to find a good restaurant. One of the…read morerecommendations was the Iconic. I had a steak, which was good. They also had an imported NA beer, which I really enjoyed. The service was great. They only had one person waiting on all the tables and bar tending. Seems like they could use more help. Everything was timely. Just seems like a lot for one person. The atmosphere was good too. Many famous people have stayed at the Iconic, which is the restaurant for a historic hotel in downtown Utica. Everything was good. Just not great.

We were staying at Hotel Utica and decided to get dinner here, but eat it in our hotel room…read more Getting service was the painful part of this experience as no one was at the front and the bartender was not at the bar. I ended up walking to the back of the room to find all of the employees chatting away with one another before someone realized I was looking for service. Besides that mishaps, we were surprised how good the food actually tasted as our impression on hotel restaurant food is not that great. We ordered their Iconic Chicken Sandwich ($17) and their Classic Iconic Burger ($16), which both came with fries. Still a bit dumbfounded how poor the service is because the food actually tastes good.

You really get the feeling that not much has changed here in a very long time. It has the perfect…read moreold school diner vibe with what appears to be mostly original furnishings. Great menu and respectable service. And all our dishes were heaps of home made comfort perfection.

Eggs Bacon home fries toast: excellent Veggie omelette:…read moreexcellent Coffee: excellent Service: excellent Cost: reasonable 5 stars. Can't wait to return

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.

My husband stumbled upon Top of the Morning Cafe while searching for breakfast. This place is a…read moreJEWEL. We went at around 11:30 am on a nice Sunday morning. The wait staff was rocking! We sat ourselves per the signs directions. Our server had pep, personality & a quick sense of humor... I did not catch her name. Food coming out was a bit slow. Have patience. I was served quite possibly the fluffiest, lightest, tastiest FRESH & HOT vegetarian omelet ( no peppers sub onions ) a perfectly cooked hardy omelet. The cheese was a "3 cheese blend". The edges of this omelet were perfectly "crisped " cheeses. I highly recommend stoping by for an enjoyable omelet experience. Also, while this omelet was slow in delivery, the care, pride & love taken to create this were more then apparent, when this eye popping omelet was STILL steaming hot 10 minutes into dining in it. I eat slowly as well. Be PATIENT, take a look around the staff in hustling. Well worth the wait!! I would drive up here from Ithaca for a TRULY excellent breakfast! Worth the wait. Great waitstaff. Hustling ASS! You could hear the noises of a BUSY kitchen. Having been in the BOH for 30 years & an expieranced vendor you know those noises. HIGHLY reccommed. DO NOT BE IN A RUSH , (we ate on a Sunday around 11:30 AM we were sat. Everything is cooked to order, Awesome vegetarian options! Just remember ITS THE WEEKEND. R e l a x! And enjoy a great breakfast. The french toast special looked awesome! As did the pancake special! EAT HERE.

This is an unassuming local place, cluttered, "no frills". Our breakfast was okay but nothing…read morespecial. There was some sort of drama between the two waitresses, who clearly didn't like each other. We had the less capable of the two as our server; she spent her time holding court at the "liar's table" so it was a challenge to get our food out completely or get timely coffee refills.

Great service and really good food. Would definitely recommend this place. The prices were…read morevery reasonable also

Food, service and atmosphere is all very welcoming and prices are reasonable . I also love their…read moretuna melts and fish dinners... very clean too.

I have been going to the Franklin since I was a kid with my family. They have the best food, huge…read moreportions, lots of options, homemade bread with garlic butter and the best desserts ever. The service is always friendly and feel like family. I have never had a bad meal here, they have always treated our family like we are part of the Vescio family and let's not forget the carrot cake. Do not go here without an order of greens. There is not one restaurant that compares to the greens at the Franklin. Don't walk here, run.

The food was very hearty. I could only finish 1/2 my pasta. It was very good. The soup was great,…read morefirst time I had this kind. I can't describe it more than very flavorful. The service was ok. They took a while to serve me and another group that was seated ahead of me. But they were understaffed for the amount of patrons. My server was great, gave recommendations on beers and the food choice. The environment was like a Cheers, everyone more less knew one another which it felt odd eating solo and ppl just looking at me but oh well. I recommend and would go back if I come back.