My friends and I came here for dinner during the week. We were lucky it wasn't too busy and were…read moreseated upon arrival. Food: I ordered the smoked mushroom sandwich with a side of corn. The mushroom sandwich was delicious. The side of corn was okay. The corn bread was amazing though. Service: Service was a little slow. They admitted they were short staffed that day. It still wasn't too bad. Our servers were very nice. TL;DR - The smoked mushroom vegetarian option is amazing.

We got to go a pound for brisket and a full rack of ribs, baked beans, Mac and cheese, and one…read moresquare of cornbread (which I thought an order was two, but I was wrong). We were able to get a couple small to-go cups of bbq sauce. The brisket was hit and miss. Some pieces were moist, and other pieces were on the almost-dry side. The sauce helped there. The ribs fell off the bone and were delicious. The beans and creamy Mac and cheese were wonderful, and the cornbread was moist and great! After calling in the order on a Saturday evening, the wait was only 20 minutes! Everyone enjoyed the food!

They're fantastic. Been there twice and both times the food was dialed. Even the sides were great…read more The greens were probably the best I've had in New York. Decent amount of smoked turkey and spice. The ribs were perfect. Excellent dry rub and smoked without being dried out. After so many bbq spots closing in this area in the past few years, it's a relief to have this place available. I thought their prices were normal also.

Best brisket Best turkey…read moreBest pulled pork Better yet for the platters you get pork rinds, Pickels and corn bread. FYI leftovers are even better.

This is a very cool place. Friendly, knowledgeable staff that are flexible on making menu changes…read more Several coffees, including seasonal pumpkin. A complete yummy line of amazing grains bread, donuts, brownies, muffin tops and more. Tuesday is Amazing Grains Pizza day. I'll have to check this out! Paninis, wraps, salads and more. Inside, Outside and porch seating. Easy parking in their lot. Looking forward to going back

They have a lot of different sandwich and salad options. Everything I have gotten from here has…read morebeen delicious. They're not super cheap, but for the convenience of being right in Mendon it's worth it. We have ordered Coffee multiple times and never have been disappointed. They use a local coffee roaster from Avon. The only issue we have ever had is when we order online, they tell us our drinks will be ready in a half an hour, but ends up being about 45. So we are sitting waiting. I'm not sure if they just don't give pick up/online orders priority. Never had an issue when I walk in to order.

The Cottage Hotel - Mendon, NY…read more The Cottage Hotel isn't just a bar & grill--it's a Mendon institution. This is hands down my favorite place to go when I want great food, cold drinks, and a room full of people actually having a good time. Thanksgiving Eve at The Cottage is next-level. The place has that perfect buzz--packed but comfortable, energetic without being chaotic--and when the band SQUID takes the stage, it turns into one of the best nights out of the year. They know exactly how to read the room and keep it moving, whether you're there to dance, sing along, or just enjoy the music with a drink in hand. The bar staff is fast, friendly, and clearly knows their regulars. Drinks are poured right, the food hits the spot every time, and there's zero pretension--just a warm, welcoming vibe that keeps people coming back. You'll see longtime locals, groups of friends, and people who came in "just for one" and somehow stayed all night. If you're looking for a place that feels authentic, fun, and reliably awesome--especially on Thanksgiving Eve--The Cottage Hotel is the place to be. Mendon doesn't get better than this.

The fish fry was only ok and the noise level on a Fri nite was awful the tables are on top of each…read moreother and the hostess seating people disappeared while 3 groups stood waiting

We loved the atmosphere and the mains for this BBQ place. I was especially impressed with the…read moregrilled chicken salad. That's a menu item that could easily be treated as a throw away menu item but mine was served with a HOT off the grill fresh chicken breast that was juicy and packed with flavor. There are a large variety of beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike. The regular (yellow) Mac and Cheese was almost exactly like KFC's which isn't really a high compliment. Next time, if it's still available, I'll try the white cheddar mac and cheese instead. The mac salad had so much onion that it was kind of a dominant flavor. Looking forward to a 2nd visit to try some other items.

1) Your ribs are undercooked and bleeding. 2) Wipe down the…read moresticky bottles and caps on the bottles of bbq sauce on the tables. That's just nasty. Very poor experience. Brisket sandwiches were fatty. Chop it up if you're gonna put that on a sandwich. Barely rendered.

First time here...Fast service, amazing food especially the sliced brisket , would highly recommend!read more

We tried this place after hearing good things about it & it did not disappoint! Wow, the food was…read moredelicious!!! Quick service and so much food, we will be eating it at least 2 more times. I know they are closing soon for the season but we will definitely be back again to eat next season!

A nice local restaurant that's been here forever. And served good food barbecue, they cater. This…read moreis one of the restaurants I really enjoy. Try it I think you'll like it

Wow what an experience!!! Visiting from Miami and Arizona!…read moreI came with my family (group of 9) We waited for about 40 minutes, and it was very much worth it. Starting with the friendly and attentive service from the staff. Even the security guard outside welcomed us to Rochester and made his recommendations! Amanda took care of our table and she made our experience much more memorable. The raspberry lemon drop **ELITE** I had three! And the food, we all devoured every bite. The amount of food was perfect, the sides were all so tasty, I couldn't pick my favorite! The ribs I was so happy from beginning to end. It was the best way to end the night, even the kids couldn't stop raving about the delicious food! Thank you so much team! I would 10000% come back if I'm in Rochester!

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)!