we were pleasantly surprised with extremely friendly and fast service. Nice pub food selection, and the place was clean and comfortable.

I went to the ice cream section and I was greeted warmly by a young lady named Emma she assisted me in choosing the most appropriate flavor, her kindness and up most ambition to give each customer the best scoop possible was greatly appreciated.This employee needs a raise asap!!! read more

Tourist robbery! Stay away! Food is mid at best & completely over priced. Service was great but I couldn't believe how terrible the food was at the cost that they had it? read more

The bad reviews are nonsense this place is great. They have great food great service and great atmosphere.

Our friends and family had an amazing time here at the Pioneer. Our basement team and family needed a quick place to satisfy our hunger and thirst and Rich took us in on last on last minute notice.(25 top). Would definitely recommend this to all families big or small! read more

This place is a little hidden treasure! Great German sample platter and the oldest German beer, which was really good. PROBST! Great service and ask for April. She's a gem. Everyone was very nice here. Check it out! read more

Pioneer Patio Restaurant - German sampler - German Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

Food was mediocre at best (flavorless hockey puck they called a burger) The service beyond poor.... My blackberry margarita never came after asking for it at least 5 times. Very disappointing, would not recommend it for any meal if you want to leave full and happy. read more

Ordered a salad with grilled chicken. The lettuce was almost brown! The potato salad was literally one little potato sliced with some cheap Italian dressing and what seemed like raw bacon fat. Wayyyyy overpriced. $17 for 3 chicken fingers and fries? I agree with the other reviews that this place is overpriced especially for the quality of food. Skip skip skip. read more

Pioneer Patio Restaurant - Cold German potato salad - German Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

I don't know why the bad reviews, this place is excellent. Food was great the staff so friendly and prompt. Ask for April she is the sweetest. she knows the place in and out. also gave us some tips of where to go and what to do while in town. The place was clean friendly and cooks were singing the national anthem in the kitchen, this blessed my heart. all the staff was happy, and I think think that makes the expierence even better. flowers looked so nice, they had outdoor heaters. German burger was amazing, and the schnitzel was perfect. read more

We spent a week in Cooperstown and ate there twice! Great food, and such friendly people and service, starting with the owner, Rich. He and his daughter were working so hard during the busiest weekend of the year making sure their patrons were taken care of, and that their employees were getting ample breaks and time off. The food was phenomenal (highly recommend the Rueben) and the beer was cold and delicious! I can't wait to get back to hang with Rich and the team! read more

Pioneer Patio Restaurant - Weihenstephan Brewery's oldest available beer! - German Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

Terrible customer service and quality of food. Staff are unfriendly and undertrained.

Food was delicious. Our server April was sweet and was sure I got my gluten free meal. Good choice of gluten free beverages. Bison burger was great, steak and cheese for hubby was the best he has had in a long time read more

Do NOT eat here! Food was terrible and overpriced. I ordered the fish and chips and the haddock still had the skin on the bottom of it, haddock was not seasoned and the batter was hard, greasy, and overcooked. Very bland! I literally took one bite and my waiter told me that I ate half of it and made me pay 100 %for it. He threatened to call the police if I didn't pay for my awful food. I am not one to complain when I go out to restaurants. I was appalled that my waiter threatened me in front of my son! My waiter also dropped my coleslaw on the floor right next to me. Music speakers on the upper patio were loud. Save your money and do not eat here! Definitely not recommended!!!!! read more

We enjoyed a very nice meal there but the staff were above and beyond. We lost a wallet that would have been very difficult to replace and their staff found it, called us. As well as shipping it across the United States for us. Service was amazing! Many thanks to the staff. read more

Casual, friendly, fast service. Good drinks and food. Indoor or outdoor seating. Very welcoming staff. Wish we were spending more time here, because I would come back but we want to try other places while in town. Diverse menu. Great burgers. German food too. Nice selection of local craft beers too. Had shrimp corn chowder was outstanding with an Ommegang IPA. My husband had bratwurst burger (full burger with full brat on top) and he loved it. Can't say enough about the friendly service! Family friendly too. read more

Pioneer Patio Restaurant - Generous size beer! Larger than a pint! Ommegang Rainbow Haze IPA - German Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

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We had a large party and this restaurant said they could easily handle us so we gave it a try'. The restaurant is a blend of American and German food but don't expect traditional German food. My wife got the Schnitzel for $32 and it was a small piece with potato salad on a big piece of lettuce. I got a burger which was good but it was over priced. My son got the kids chicken nuggets. When it arrived there there 3 chicken strips and a bag of chips for $17! We assumed an adult sized meal for that price but we were wrong. When we were done the waitress asked if we wanted to top 18 20 or 22%. Avoid this restaurant. read more

begging for tips is gross as shit especially when service food and drinks were horrible

Food was decent and expensive. The staff are too young to hold down the place on their own. We were ignored for a while, had to flag down two different servers, only to be addressed another 10 ministers later. Poor experience but not terrible food. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch, allowed to choose our seats as they weren't busy at the time. Server was prompt in taking our order and for our meal to be served, but that's it for the really good. We had Rueben and Bratwurst sandwiches. While the corned beef was good ( thin sliced, adequate portion), it was so wet that it soaked thru the rye bread, leaving me to try to pick up mush. Commented to server about it but she did nothing to try to rectify. Dining partner's brat was only 1/2 as long as the roll it was served on. (We joked about the old tv ad for a burger joint "where's the beef?" And then the kitchen tried to fill the void with a massive portion of relish and a few drippings of sauerkraut. Both sandwiches were served on plates loaded with potato chips and each plate was $15. read more

Pioneer Patio Restaurant - Bratwurst sandwich "where's the brat?" - German Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

Stu S. 6/24/24 The worst & most overpriced $17.99 bratwurst, with handful of chips, I ever had, the casing was similar to latex. Don't take you team here. I should have gone to the Otesaga Hotel with a beautiful view of the lake. $17 for a burger with your choice of sweet potato fries, fresh fruit or Mediterranean cucumber salad. read more

Pretty decent place for a bite to eat and (more important for me) to grab a few beers. My server, Tiffany, was AMAZING and made great recommendations about Pioneer's beer selection. read more

Pioneer Patio Restaurant - Pretty amazing double IPA. - German Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

Dropped in today to grab something to eat that was quick and un-complicated after shooping and going to the Baseball HOF. This place fits the bill. The menu is simple and easy, no quirks, curveballs, however is does serve a few German food items. We had two basic sandwiches; fried haddock and crab cakes with chips and pickle. They were both very tasty. The service is great and they are very friendly and will chat with you for the proper time and then boom, back to work. I liked that. Friendly but customer centric. The prices were a bit hefty and your wallet take a drubbing for two sandwiches ($55 with tip) but that's what happens when you go out for food in America in 2023. The ambience very appealing. The outside seating is comfortable and roomy, there is upstaits seating and the interior where we were is clean and lively too. I'd recommend you eat here. I will next time I'm in Cooperstown. read more

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It wasn't to bad. They had a method which took a lot longer than expected. The food wasn't to bad. The customer service other than the wait time was amazing. All the waitresses were professional overall. read more

This was the most expensive bad food I've ever had. Their "super nachos" were tiny and abysmal and still cost me around $25, all in. This was because I opted for the "beef", which turned out to be a chopped-up unseasoned hamburger patty. The hot dogs came with chips and a pickle, when the "pickle" turned out to be two pickle chips. And I think this was still around $9. When we paid, the server took our cards and hovered over us while asking what amount of tip we'd like to leave- seriously! I will never go to this place again. read more

THE WORST service I have ever experienced! Our waitress' name was Alexis ( I think).. She kept pushing my Family and I out the door. The waitress accused my Family of lying about the free ice cream that came with the kids meal. Our bill was outrageous, I totally understand inflation but this crazy!! Almost 20.00 dollars for a garden salad with chicken. Nachos almost 20.00 dollars with no meat, and hardly any cheese on top( microwaved nachos). RUN, RUN, and RUN!! DO NOT EAT HERE. read more

Pioneer Patio Restaurant - The menu outside the restaurant! - German Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

Good good, great service one on the friendliest places in town! Tucked behind the main drag, definitely worth the time to fond it. Can't wait to return! read more

April was an amazing waitress!!!so personable , friendly & professional food was fabulous highly recommended !!!!

Got a pie that was clearly reheated. I'm fine with average pizza but this might be the worst pizza I've eaten

Food was basically diner quality food nothing fancy. The prices shocked me though! My nachos were $14 & a bottle of beer was $7.99. Sticker shock for Real. They do give you a 5% coupon for their ice cream shop & gift shoppe, which is a nice touch! Nice outdoor patio. Will do large groups & separate checks. read more

Pet Friendly and friendly service and helpful staff. burgers and fries, not bad. it's not a home made burger but more of a patty you pickup in the store, the meat needs a some seasoning. the fries are good and the veggie burger. Good beer and very pet friendly, the have treats for ur dog. the price is reasonable for what u get, will go back. read more

Great local spot that cares enough to be open the day after a very busy Labor Day. Talked with the owner Rich, who was very friendly and we were happy to support the business after a tough COVID-19 summer. The upper deck was covered with a canopy and had a fan to keep us cool. I had the Ruben and my guy had the knockwurst sandwich. Both were delicious and kept us full the rest of the day. Kim, was the only waitress working; however, she provided great service, even running up and down the stairs to cover the upper and lower decks. I would definitely recommend eating at Pioneer Patio Restaurant! read more

Awesome knockwurst!!!!!! Great atmosphere. A must stop. Owner has garden fresh veggies for the salads.

We came here as a team from the Allstar Village baseball tournament. Very accomadating for our large group. An organized and friendly staff that did a great job of coordinating separate checks. Food was served quickly and was was very good. Definitely recommend. read more

It's a great place with great wings and burgers. Plus good drinks like fresh lemonade. They also have two floors you can sit at outside with a nice street view. The only reason why this place isn't 5 stars is because of the service. read more

I 100% agree with this person that said if they could give it 0 zeros they would. It literally was the WORST restaurant I've ever been to! The food was extremely overpriced and the service was awful!!! The sign outside the restaurant said kids under 5 receive a free kiddie cone (pic attached). I even asked the server about it and she said "absolutely." When the check came and we were charged for the kid's ice cream I went back to check and make sure I read the sign correctly. I told the waitress what the sign says and she said " no the sign doesn't say that and I doubt my manager would want me to do that." I responded with go look at the sign yourself and she said no. I then offered to take a picture to show her. At that point she said ok I'll take it off. When she came back with the updated check she threw it at my sister. At this point I was not going to allow this type of service without talking to someone. I went into the restaurant to ask to speak with a manager. I was told by the other server they didn't have a manager there. The other server then asked if everything was ok and I told her no. I explained what happened and our server was standing right there and she said "no I never said that. " She also said she didn't throw the check my fingers are sticky and offered for me to "feel" her fingers. Seriously?? I of course told her no I don't want to feel your fingers but if you have a sign that says something you need to follow that otherwise it's false advertisement. I'll add that it was also 745pm and it says they are open to 9pm but they had already changed the sign to closed. I completely understand times are tough and I'm a very empathetic person but this was just ridiculous. If you're a manager or owner reading this you really need to review your signs and update them if they aren't accurate. Lastly you need to evaluate your staff you're not going to be in business much longer with how your business is being run. My last comment is if you are a customer reading this don't waste your money on this restaurant, .definitely much better options in the area. read more

Pioneer Patio Restaurant - German Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

Awful food and completely overpriced. Two basic wraps were $18 each which is a joke in of itself. And on top of that, they also charge a 16% gratuity on all to-go orders. Plus a credit card fee for another 3.5%. I paid nearly $44 for two very sub par wraps. What a ripoff. Never setting foot in there again read more

Had a delicious dinner here with our family after a day of sightseeing in Cooperstown. The pork schnitzel and German potato salad were delicious. The kids food kept everyone satisfied. The staff was very friendly and provided great service. We'll definitely be back next time we are in Cooperstown. read more

The service at PPR is incredibly friendly and prompt. Tiffany and April were our servers, and in the middle of a work shortage, they were welcoming and hard-working, checking on us frequently. The haddock sandwich and cheeseburger were delicious and the 70s music vibe was relaxing and inviting, especially on the patio. Be sure and try the "Fall in a Glass" drink: delicious. read more

Delish! Great service, large patio seating and spotless facilities! A home run in Cooperstown NY! Thank you Tiffany! read more

Pioneer Patio Restaurant - Monte Cuban, Knockwurst, Garden Salad w/ Crabcake and some Margaritas! Delish! - German Near Me - Cooperstown, New York

Outdoor seating w/ fans. Good for social distancing between tables. I got the Porky chicken sandwich- chicken breast, pulled pork, and bacon on a moist bun. Might be the best sandwich I ever had. Tiffany was super nice and attentive. read more

Pioneer Patio Restaurant - Sign on the side street - German Near Me - Cooperstown, New York