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    Muddy Waters Cafe

    4.3 (49 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Hobbledasher
    Kassi G.

    The Sandwiches are so freaking good. They are very fresh, very good flavors but very slow service. If you come during the palmyra pageant expect an hour wait.

    Artichoke and chicken soup...GETINMYBELLY!!
    Cindy L.

    Donna, owner and Chef is a warm friendly lady who will fill your belly with good, homemade food! Clean, cute and a wonderful view!

    Hoodledasher - Turkey Breast, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, Crispy Bacon, ​Roast Red Pepper Sauce
    Jamie G.

    Large variety of tasty sandwiches, homemade bread. Peaceful outdoor seating and great service. Hidden gem in Palmyra.

    Great interior eating area.
    Eric S.

    Fabulous place. Delicious food. Just in town for a visit and thought we would check it out. Had the number 2 sandwich, and it was great. The owner was very kind and gave us advice about our trip. The place felt like home and I loved the decorations. I'd highly recommend!

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    Ryan S.

    Great place to eat! Small little place that is super friendly and the food is very good. Probably not many out-of-towners go here since it's not on a Main Street, but the sandwiches were good, and everything was homemade.

    Stephanie M.

    I am from out of town and had someone online tell me about this restaurant. I am so happy we went. It was so good and had a very cute and quaint feel about it. The sandwich we got was a number two and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend it to a friend the atmosphere is great and their healthy lemonade was delicious.

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    7 days ago

    Delicious sandwiches, delightful setting, friendly staff in Palmyra on the Erie Canal. Can't wait to return.

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    2 years ago

    Will NEVER go here again. Tried it 3x and the owner got our order wrong each time. Not the friendliest, or most efficient service.

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    1 year ago

    Service wasn't the best, and we went during a hot day and there was no ac on in the dining room

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    2 years ago

    Closed during posted hours. Don't bother going there. Saw a few comments mention this and gave it a chance... should not have.

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    8 years ago

    Get the Coconut Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie. You won't regret it. So many Nom Nomsssssss

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    Dine-in is available even though Google says it isn't. Wonderful little place and amazing food!

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    Cute and quiet place! Beautiful scenery as well. Delicious food that is all made fresh. I had the hoodle and it was great!

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    Awesome food at an adorable cafe located directly on the canal and bike path.

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    0.2 mi

    I love and have eaten a lot of fish & chips over the years, so I don't hand out reviews for this…read moredish lightly. Whenever the craving hits, I've always headed to Lucky's in Rochester. They've been my number one for a long time. But after trying the fish and chips at The Hog & Hen, I think there's a new champion. The Hog & Hen uses 100% cod, and it's outstanding. The fish is snow white, incredibly flaky, unbelievably moist, and cooked to perfection. Then there's the beer batter..... light, crispy, and fried to a gorgeous golden brown. Every bite had that perfect crunch followed by tender, flavorful cod. One thing I also appreciated, the seasoning. So many restaurants serve fish and chips that leave you reaching for the salt shaker. Not here. As soon as the fish and fries came out of the fryer, they were seasoned just right. It's a small detail, but it makes a huge difference. My only knock and this is purely personal, is the fries. I'm just not a fan of fresh cut fries. I prefer a crispy steak fry or something with a little more crunch. That's simply my preference and certainly not a deal breaker. However, here's the bottom line, the cod is absolutely phenomenal. It's one of the best fish & chips I've had, and it has officially took over my number one spot. I'll definitely be back many more times for the fish & chips. Please Note: Fish & Chips is only served on Fridays.

    Spent New Years Eve at The Hog and Hen for a three course dinner. They were quite busy when we…read morearrived and we sat at the bar for a short wait until our table was ready. The restaurant felt cozy with a lit up Christmas tree in the entryway and wreaths hung along the walls. The menu was specialized for the evening with two options to choose from for each course. We both ordered the butternut squash risotto for the appetizer. Prime rib with mashed potatoes and maple glazed carrots for the main course. For dessert I went with the cake pops(pink champagne and double chocolate) and my husband chose the blood orange tart. As always the food was wonderful. The cut of prime rib was thick and not fatty. I was very impressed with the portion sizes. The au ju sauce elevated the flavor of our prime rib. The cake pops were the perfect end to my meal. Great flavor and texture. I was perfectly full by the end of our meal. Even though the dining room was quite crowded, we appreciated the noise level and that we had no trouble hearing each other speak. Our server Alex was attentive and helpful. He offered to have my prime rib grilled longer to be a bit more done which I really appreciated. We left happy with our choice to have our final meal of the year at The Hog and Hen, always a great experience!

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    Bread service with honey butter and roasted garlic. Honestly I would have been thrilled even if this was the only thing I ate. Phenomenal

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    The Elf In The Oak - Smoked Turkey Panini

    The Elf In The Oak

    4.8(357 reviews)
    47.2 mi
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    We spent a few days visiting Seneca Lake. After hiking Watkins Glen, we wanted a place to grab a…read morequick bite to eat. We found the Elf in the Oak on Yelp and once we saw the menu, we knew we had to give it a try. The Elf in the Oak is nestled on Rt 414. If you're not actively using a GPS, you may pass it by. It's not a large place by any means, but there's more than enough seating indoors and out. We went on a Friday morning, so there wasn't a wait and we received our food quickly. We both wanted 'the Spicy' and I have to admit, it's one of the best egg sandwiches I've ever had, which is high praise coming from someone who once worked at a popular bagel joint on Long Island. If we lived locally, we'd definitely go back, but I hope if you're looking for a quick casual brunch place to grab a bite, you consider visiting the Elf In The Oak.

    Came here after backpacking, it was delicious…read more Food: the sandwiches were amazing and worth every penny. The turkey with apple and bacon was amazing. The schnitzel sandwich was also very good. The fries, at $8 as a side were not worth it, I would have rather ordered another sandwich than got two sides of fries. The chips were also almost flavorless, except that of 99% fresh oil. The kids grilled cheese was American cheese, and thus, imho, was not very good. One of my kids took a bite and didn't like it either. Ambiance: simple, nice view of the lake. Service: friendly staff. Tl;DR: I'll be back, but won't order sides or the grilled cheese.

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