the waitress Alyssa was 5 star - very personable and attentive - but I put 4 star overall because…read moreit is really time to fix the sewer problem in the bathrooms!

The food was great and definitely the highlight of our visit. The service was okay, but the…read morerestaurant was extremely hot inside, especially on such a hot day, which made it uncomfortable to enjoy our meal. Improving the temperature inside would make the overall dining experience much more comfortable.

The food was excellent overall. Sweet potato corn break was the highlight for me. Ribs were tender…read moreand not overly Smokey and all the sides were delicious. The pulled pork was good but a little dry. Most likely because we got there a little later in the day after it hat been off the smoker a bit. Service was great. Kasey the owner and one other person were working and they are super friendly and know what they are doing for sure. It is a small little spot with limited seating but absolutely worth the stop and you better get there early enough because a lot of it sells out quick!

BBQ done right! Meat all was flavorful and not dry! We had brisket, chicken, pulled pork. They were…read moreout of ribs and turkey. All the sides were exception, except for the fries, which were limp and soggy, but really, who goes to a bbq place for fries! Portions are huge, help is friendly and cheerful! Eaten bbq all over the south and this place holds its own! Very limited seating , so more of a take out spot. In a very small building, blink and you might miss it. But don't! Don't sleep on Kaseys!

This was my first time trying the famous spiedie! I'm not quite as fond of it as the locals seem to…read morebe, but Lupo's is a classic place. It is totally take-out and there was a short line on the Saturday afternoon I went. They whip the food out very quickly and efficiently. I had the pork and a side of handcut fry's (a huge order in a paper bag). I am certainly not sorry I gave the spiedie a try!

Best char-pit around! A loyal customer for many years! Never disappointed! Always take speidies to…read moremy family in Virginia and Georgia!

I haven't tried your catches yet but I watched the TV show and was so impressed. I would love to…read moretry the eel that you catch. But then I saw the huge shrimp (which I love) and would like to try them too. How much for both of these?

Gotta love Ray, 'the hair bag of Hancock.' He has his own protocols in place with vaccines…read morerequired, masks, and hand washing before you enter but hey... it's his property and his store. If you don't like it then find another place. That said he has an amazing array of smoked items and the best smoked shrimp I have ever tasted. Actually it was the first time I tried smoked shrimp and I was hooked. My pals also love the cold and hot smoked trout, the Gouda, and even the jarred items. Will probably be stopping back there today if time allows!

I'm visiting from Sacramento, heading north, and my friends down in the city said I had to stop in…read moreBinghamton for a spiedie. They did not do me wrong. A spiedie, (pronounced "speedy", ) famous in Binghamton, is simply a marinated chicken sandwich on a roll. You order at the counter and then they bring your food to you. I ordered a 6 inch sandwich. They have several different styles, but I simply went with the original. Oh, my, I can see why this sandwich has such a following. The sesame seed roll was tender, and oh the chicken... it was chock full of chicken, It was moist, it was tender, and yes, it was marinated very well. I don't know what they use, but it was just absolutely an amazing sandwich. A simple 6 inch sandwich, and I was stuffed. A sandwich and a soda, and I was 10 bucks and change out the door. Extremely reasonable. Thank you so much!

This review encompasses two visits on a trip to and from NY from NC. Our family stopped in on 7/18…read moreand ordered one original 12 inch spiedie and one Greek spiedie along with a side of macaroni salad. I didn't remember to add mayo and lettuce to our original, so it was a little dry. I did ask for mayo and lettuce and added it. The macaroni salad was really good! Today (7/25) we stopped in to have lunch with family who are local on our way back to NC. The spiedes were really sloppy and so saturated the bread was mushy. The 12 inch original my husband and I were sharing was super saturated. Unfortunately one of the chunks of chicken was served raw in the middle and I ate a bite out of it before I noticed the raw inside. I took the piece to the employee working the to go counter and she offered to remake our order and refunded by husband's card. I appreciate the business making it right. Hopefully our next trip will be a more positive experience. However overall the two stops were not bad, even with undercooked chicken.

Great beer choices, great food, great atmosphere!! They have a large selection of different beers…read moreto choose from. The staff is super friendly and the place is really clean!! Definitely a place worth stopping at!!

Y'all, they moved to Hallstead…read more Oh. My. Goodness. I cannot sing enough praises for this brewery. I have found, I think, only two of their beers that I wasn't keen on. The beers are always very well balanced, always gentle with a very distinct flavor (if you can imagine that), and always served with a smile. Try the Belgian Peach, if they have it. Or the midnight lager, which is a similar darkness to a Guinness, but you don't have to chew it. The (forgive me, I've forgotten what they named it) jalapeño beer is most definitely worth your time, if you're into that slight burn in your throat and belly. I've heard they to some excellent hard seltzers, too, but I'm always too excited to try the new beers to actually drink any seltzer. And when you're ready to eat, 2 Dogz has partnered with a BBQ joint worthy of being served with the best brewery in the area: Red Rock. Definitely try out their chicken, it will change your life (especially after a few of those midnight lagers). The staff adores dogs, so bonus points! There's a treat jar behind the bar, and they will absolutely coo over your pooch and bribe them with treats. If you're passing through or in the area and trying to find something interesting to put in your mouth, definitely try 2 Dogz. They're worth every penny.

Been wanting to get here for years when I first checked it out years ago as a possible overnight…read moreparking spot as part of Harvest Hosts for the RV. Well, it finally happened on a return trip from NC. Parked the RV and went in for a half rack of ribs (they were out of brisket) and slaw, baked beans, and german potato salad. Great meal with coca-cola and root beer. Saturday night music by a guy and a gal singing with a guitar, really nice ambiance, country setting and a cool evening night. There was a wedding group at the barn. Visited the barn the next morning and got an informative overview from the owner, Mary Beth, and a quick hello from her husband. Will definitely be back for more BBQ.

Read on the Yelp with high ratings at this place so decided to give it a go since we are passing by…read moreduring a road trip. Location is pretty hidden, I was not sure the map has gave us a correct location 1 second before we got there. Although it's modest outside, but the interior is very cool. It's all mid 60s vibe with Elvis's song playing. The waitress were very nice to us and suggested several options and we decided to go with the meat samplers. Should I say the top bbq ever??!! Brisket was so moist and tender. Smoked chicken wings are so yummy! Our family loved everything in that sampler and we ordered more brisket for the road!!! If we're back to this area, will stop by again!!!

The best BBQ I have had and I am from the south!…read more We tried the Full Texas (has all of the meats) with the potato salad, mac and cheese, cornbread, and a lemon curt tart. The tart was tangy, bright, not too sweet, and the bottom wasn't soggy at all. Excellent! As for the BBQ, all of the meats were so smoky and melt-in-your-mouth flavorful! I wasn't expecting to like the chicken, I typically go for brisket, but the chicken stole the show. It was moist and so full of flavor! Definitely my favorite! Closely followed by the brisket, then the ribs, then the pulled pork, and last, but not least, the chorizo/sausage. I also really liked the chimichurri sauce as well as the addition of pickles and pickled onions. They paired really well with the BBQ. I preferred the golden bbq sauce a over the classic bbq (sweeter and too smoky for me). Honestly didn't love the mac and cheese. It was a bit bland and would not recommend or order this again. However, the BBQ and everything else was so good that it makes up for the faults of the mac and cheese. Cornbread was solid- on the crumblier side and not sweet at all. I prefer my cornbread sweeter, but this was still good cornbread. I was pleasantly surprised by the potato salad on the other hand. I don't like potatoes in general because I find them to be too bland and chronically underseasoned. Much to my surprise, I rather liked this potato salad. I loved the addition of dill and green onions. This was really good with the BBQ. The interior is a bit lackluster and the building is unassuming. Everyone there was really friendly and helpful when deciding what to order though! Overall, I would highly recommend State Eatery! Incredible BBQ!

State Eatery was our final stop in the Finger Lakes before starting the drive home to Baltimore…read moreafter spending the Fourth of July weekend in the area. We were sad to leave, but State Eatery was a great goodbye meal. It's a bakery, bar, and BBQ spot and a really cool space. We were there after a hot, sweaty hike, and ready for some BBQ. Their menu is both classic and eclectic, and we decided to share a little classic BBQ and a little less classic BBQ. We shared the Brisket + Chicken plate, which comes with both proteins, two sides, sauce, and pickles. We chose the mac and cheese and smoked pork + beans for our sides. We also got - under their Meats by the 1/2 Pound section of the menu - their smoked beets?! Full disclosure: I'm from Texas. And I have a lot of strong feelings about brisket. State Eatery's brisket definitely isn't what I'm used to or what I'm craving when I order brisket. It was quite dry, I suspect from a much leaner cut than most Texas spots would use (although at home, you're sometimes asked if you want a slice of lean or fatty). If I'm going to eat brisket, I want a fatty slice. State Eatery's was dry for me, but with sauce was fine. I preferred the chicken, which I thought was very good (smoky with a crispy skin without being overcooked or dry inside). I also enjoyed the beets! I'm a fan of beets, but I've never had them like this and it surprised me. The sides were both good, too! The mac and cheese was made with good pasta and wasn't overcooked or too saucy - and very peppery! The beans with smoked pork were great. I also thought both sauces we had were very good. They also have a bar, so we were able to have some brunch-y cocktails with our BBQ. My husband had their Spanish sangria, which he enjoyed, while I - as slowly as I could - savored my Daytripper Spritz (Matchbook Distilling's Estate Grown Strawberry Amara combined with Prosecco and a touch of lemon juice over ice). The service was great, and they offer indoor and outdoor seating. We wished we could have stayed longer - their indoor bar looked like a great place to watch a World Cup game - but we had to start our drive home. I'd happily return to try more of their food (their choripán - an Argentinian sandwich/street food - was calling my name but we could only order so much since there was just the two of us)!