I went to Pitkin's and -surprise! I did not order my regular menu items! I had a brunch with eggs, hash browns and corned beef hash: all very good and perfectly prepared. But instead of my regular chocolate cream or coconut cream pies, there was something new: Lemon Cheesecake. Now, I'm a huge fan of the Lemon Cheese Pie at Innovo Kitchen in Niskayuna, so I hesitated. It's not good to compare if it's probably not going to be the same, and you really want the other one. But I took the risk and was very pleased. The cheesecake was light and the lemon topping was tart. Not the same, but different and still delicious. I'll definitely have it again. read more

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Nice restaurant with a warm comfy feeling. Had a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Wasn't overly impressed. Meat was overcooked, dry and crispy in spots. Fries were hot and delicious. I was thinking of a Ruben.... Should have ordered that. Service was excellent. Speedy and efficient. read more

Pitkin's Restaurant - Philly cheesesteak - Diners Near Me - Schroon Lake, New York

It was busy, make an reservation, but it was a quick turnaround. We found this place by luck on our way up to Canada. The small area is very cute, but let me tell you about the food: it was good. The star of the show was the pie. I got the raspberry rhubarb , the salty flaky buttery crust is perfect (because I am having it for breakfast). The sweetness of the berries, tangyness of the rhubarb and salty flakiness of the crust.. amazing! I might be interested in picking up a whole pie when I return home. What a treat! My husband loved the rice pudding. My cousin got the French onion soup and she mentioned it was good and she loved how the baguette/bread had texture and feels the toast of the bread, not too salty. read more

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We loved it so much, we came back for another round! We discovered Pitkin's Restaurant during an impromptu stay in Schroon Lake to catch the nearby Ski Jumping World Cup. Located right in downtown on the main street, we found parking just outside the restaurant--even with a heavy snowfall overnight, the town's snow clearing game is strong. Both times we went for breakfast, we were seated immediately in a cozy booth, surrounded by small tables, chairs, and green booths. The walls are decorated with historical photos, perfectly complementing the intricate tin ceiling. The staff was friendly and attentive, and both times we had our meals in no time. As a self-proclaimed breakfast enthusiast, I couldn't resist their Hearty and Meat Lover's Breakfasts. The eggs were fluffy, the hash browns crispy, the bacon perfectly salty, and the pancakes were as pillowy as they come. I absolutely love hearty pancakes, though I can rarely finish them because they're so filling. This time, they were so good, I couldn't stop. Along with other breakfast specials like homemade corned beef hash, Bennys, and more, they also serve omelets, egg sandwiches, a variety of pancakes, French toast, and lighter options like oatmeal and granola. Perfect for any breakfast craving. Pitkin's draws in a diverse crowd--from locals who've cross-country skied in, to visitors like us and even international guests here for the competition. This place truly has something for everyone. We were thoroughly impressed with the food and overall experience. Highly recommend for breakfast. Now, I'm curious to try their lunch and dinner! read more

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We stopped here for dinner on a Sunday night, and it's a local favorite. The place is clean and the staff were attentive. The food was decent. I had the boathouse sandwich. We shared the wedge salad. Oddly enough, the wedge part was all cut up. The blue cheese dressing was a little too tangy for me, it tasted like it was a yogurt based dressing. My lovely lady had the ribs. They were very tender and had a vinegar based sauce. They fell off the bone and were good. Her daughter opted for Curley fries. The roast beef was okay but the cheese, and onion on grilled sourdough was the best part. The star of the night was the dessert. She got the chocolate mousse pie and her dessert looked good, but the Peanutbutter pie was amazing! read more

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My husband & I ordered takeout for breakfast. It was very easy to place an order online and it was ready to go when I came to pick it up. I ordered the ham, onions, peppers and cheese omelet. It came with hash browns and a choice of bread. The price was great and it came with a large portion size. It was not the best quality food as I would compare it to Dennys or IHop's omelets. But, for the price and convenience it tasted great. read more

Pitkin's Restaurant - Ham, onions, peppers and cheese omelet - Diners Near Me - Schroon Lake, New York

This is incredibly delicious homemade food. The broccoli cheddar soup was really smooth. The reuben and club sandwiches were excellent. The potato salad is diced very small. The desserts are fantastic. Our server did everything right. read more

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This is a family dining/diner atmosphere. I really loved the service and the reception we received with the wait staff. Very interacting and really made me feel like I was in Mayberry RFD. I was just waiting for Sheriff Taylor to come through the door. Food was good. Home still cooking at his fineness. If I'm back in this town, this will be my go to place. read more

Don't bother getting the sandwiches here. The thick crunchy bread masks the entire sandwich. Sizes of plates are pitiful- considering you're paying $17 for the bruschetta pasta. If you have a large appetite dont come here. Desserts are limited and were completely gone by the time we ordered our food. DISAPPOINTING. Booths are dingy and look utterly out of place with the modern counter and decor. Sad. read more

We went to Pitkin's for breakfast. The restaurant is very clean and bright. We chose to eat our breakfast in their outdoor area. Service was very good and our waitress was very friendly. The blueberry pancakes were very tasty and fluffy. My husband had the 2 egg breakfast with gluten free toast. We both enjoyed our meal before heading out to the lake to go paddle boarding. read more

Pitkin's Restaurant - Paddle boarding after a good breakfast at Pitkin's - Diners Near Me - Schroon Lake, New York

Having been on the road for vacation for a few days, my poor sensitive stomach was ready for a break. I talked to the server and she worked with the chef to find make my grilled chicken sandwich as low fat as possible. Prime rib was a bit too fatty but hubby ate as much as he could. The side salad was, as far as side salads go, one of the best I've had. I love carrot and there was a ton on this salad. read more

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Driving home from Lake Placid, found this town by chance. Place was adorable. Prices are reasonable and the breakfast was delicious. Our server Juliana was a doll. I was craving their Poutine (from their lunch menu) she asked the cook and they made it for me. IT WAS DELICIOUS. Next door was a bread company at the Mercantile. Town was adorable. I highly recommend Pitkins if you are near Schroon Lake. read more

We had breakfast here again this morning, food is always delicious and served quickly and hot. Friendly service and easy on the wallet We recommend and will go back. read more

Pitkin's Restaurant - Western Omelet, Blueberry Pancakes. - Diners Near Me - Schroon Lake, New York

Charming place with great food and terrific service. We sat on the patio and watched people passing. I enjoyed a hamburger which was cooked perfectly and very tasty but the highlight was the peanut butter pie .... To die for!!!! We will be back. read more

A favorite among our friends every time we visit Schroon! Cannot go wrong with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I personally love their blueberry pancakes with a side of corned beef hash, the chicken caesar wrap, the patty melt, and the schrooner or later! read more

Delicious pancakes and French toast. My family loved the breakfast . Coffee was great and served with a smile. A Schroon Lake class in restaurant. Love it. read more

Passing through and decided to stop in to this place based on reviews. Checked in at the front and was told about 5 mins. I watched 4 other groups of 2-4 get seated almost immediately. I went back up and checked in. The lady said "oh sorry" the other lady was seating people without looking at the computer waitlist. We were seated immediately after that. Once we sat down, the waiter, Dan, promptly attended to us. We placed our order for drinks and food. He brought our drinks out and left. We never saw him again until our food came out. My drink was empty and never ask me for refill. He walked past us about 5-7 times and never stopped when I had my glass empty at the edge of the table. The next time he came to us was when our food was gone and asked us for dessert. I would have liked to try dessert but I was over the service at that point and wanted to get back on the road. When I went to pay at the counter, no one was there and Dan looked confused after I asked who do I pay? It seemed like it was chaos and no one had a system of seating people or they just weren't following the procedure. The food was average, my fries were cold and stale like they had been sitting in the dry basket for a while. The Rueben sandwich hardly had any sauerkraut. read more

We stopped for a Sunday breakfast and found this place to be a nice, simple, friendly restaurant! It was not busy at 11:00.

Food was great and the staff was friendly. I don't have anything else to add but yelp has a minimum length for reviews. read more

Pitkin's Restaurant - Biscuits and gravy. - Diners Near Me - Schroon Lake, New York

Fantastic Renovation of a Schroon Lake Landmark. Fresh food cooked to order served by outstanding, personal, experienced waiters Don't forget to have a wonderful piece of the Former owner's home-cooked pie.. Been going there for over 50 years for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner .. Ps Now have your favorite glass of WINE read more

Happy to be able to sit on the patio on this little vacation up to Lake Champlain. Figured might as well stop in town I haven't visited before on the way up north. Really good service with a smile and m quite fast considering it was pretty crowded for Thursday afternoon. Had a roasted turkey sandwich. The turkey was delicious. Not a ton of meat, but it hit the spot. And didn't really find the apples that were supposed to be on the sandwich. But it did pack a really flavorful bite. I'm a sucker for coleslaw and there's was really good. I don't love a pilsner but it's vacation! Would recommend this little joint. read more

Pitkin's Restaurant - Ahhh vacation - Diners Near Me - Schroon Lake, New York

We went here for for lunch! We ordered a turkey blue wrap and burger blue with onion rings, diet coke and coffee. The food was good (not out of this world)- we had to send the burger back to make hotter. We do like the decor of the place- interesting photos on the wall that showed beauty pageants and various famous people - how wonderful! You could sit outside as well but it was too hot! The waitress seemed to be preoccupied with another party that totaled 6 people. It's in the main strip so it is easy to get to. read more

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Your run of the mill local diner. Our food (very basic breakfast orders) took 45 minutes to get to us and when it did, the hash browns were cold. Very nice people and service, though. read more

The food was amazing and the atmosphere in the restaurant is great! Becky, our server, was very kind and friendly. Love how there were no TV's, just nice music and company. Great experience! read more

Pitkin's Restaurant - (Half eaten) Bacon Cheesburger - 9/10 - Diners Near Me - Schroon Lake, New York

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I cannot say one bad word about our lunch experience here. Hubby and I stopped in to grab lunch on Friday 10/21. We were super hungry since we had just drive the 5 hours from our house to the cabin we were staying at in North River. Wanting to grab a bite, Pitkin's popped up on my search and off we went. Hot coffee for sure and I ordered the patty melt, hubby had a burger I think, honestly I can't remember, I'm going to have to look at the receipt and update you. Anyway- patty melts are a thing for me, it's like a classic comfort food, if I see it on the menu and they don't have a tune melt or french dip.. I'm order a patty melt. That crispy toasted rye bread, and melty cheese over a meat patty and those grilled onion, heck yes!!! My lunch was delicious. Staff was so freindly and after seeing all the old photos on the wall of the area and Pitkin's, my hubby called his mom and asked her if she and his dad ever at there-- so, she got so excited and said yes they did a lot. His parents had a summer house like directly across the other side of Schroon Lake, so as we talked to her she said go look at the house and take pictures, she hadn't seen it in years. So we paid our bill and off we went. If you happen to be in the area- stop at Pitkin's the food and service is wonderful. read more

Went for a birthday party and food selections were limited and not that great. The regular menu looked good so I'll have to try it again sometime read more

We ordered takeout while in Schroon Lake for a few nights and this place was a winner and our first choice in places to try while in town. We ordered the Paradox Panini and the Tangler Burger and they were both phenomenal and held up well during our short commute back to our Air BnB. The pickup time was very reasonable and online ordering was super easy. When we have more time to spend in town we will definitely stop in next time. read more

Legendary, both in time & culinary delights. Read the history of this establishment. If we're ever back up this way, Pitkin's will get another visit from us for sure. We'll established and quite busy when we stopped for lunch. Our wait was only 35 minutes. During this brief wait we "read the walls" taking in the legacy. Our appetite grew, we were not disappointed in the least. read more

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Stopped here on the way through town. Surprisingly tasty! We all got breakfast. I had biscuits and gravy which were delicious and surprisingly less greasy than expected. Great service. Great outdoor patio. read more

This is a very cute diner with solid breakfast options. My breakfast sandwich was eggscellent (see what I did there?). The cinnamon roll pancakes were intriguing but fell flat. Turns out they are just pancakes with some cinnamon. They were nice and fluffy though. Nothing special. Hash browns were shredded and nicely browned and crisp on the surface, but still too pale on the inside. read more

Pitkin's Restaurant - Dining area - Diners Near Me - Schroon Lake, New York

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Service was wonderful and very accommodating! Had the burger on delicious Rye bread, such a nice treat!! Lovely restaurant with very friendly staff! read more

great family friendly restaurant. I love the "Schrooner or Later" Chicken Sandwich! never disappointed!!!! read more

Delicious panini sandwiches! Perfectly toasted and full of flavor. The pie menu looked great but we were full so missed out on their homemade pies. read more

Fabulous lunch today! Such a warm and inviting atmosphere. Homemade potato salad and panini with turkey, sliced apple, bacon and cranberry mayo! The very best part? Gluten free. Hubby had the boathouse on Sourdough with fries. Attentive server and all in all a wonderful lunch experience. Whenever we are on our way to VT we have a great lunch stop in Schroon Lake! read more

GET THE DESSERT GET THE POTATO SALAD They are made by the previous chef that stayed over when ownership changed. Clean place. Great food, bkfast and sandwiches. Loved it. read more

Went here on *the* solar eclipse, and despite the entire town being packed- Pitkin's did a wonderful job of hosting so many guests! We had to wait an hour for a table (but again, it was eclipse day- so we anticipated a wait). Once we were seated, food came quickly (less than 15 minutes). We ordered: Caesar salad, sweet potato fries, poutine, & caprese sandwich. Boyfriend loved the poutine, his exact words "this slaps." Waitress was very kind, but I forgot her name. read more

Ultimate breakfast stop. Been coming for years. Recently renovated and expanded. Excellent decor. Classic and delicious food. Very good and friendly service. Highly recommend! read more

Pitkin's Restaurant - Cranberry mimosa - so good! - Diners Near Me - Schroon Lake, New York

We went here with our kids July5th and enjoyed the outdoors dining. Our waiter Dan was consistent, knew the menu well and he was friendly. Our Reuben sandwich was great, hamburger and Fries hit the spot and Parm Chicken was huge! Also, we had a Caesar Salad as a side and the portion was generous. Dinner here was great from start to finish and recommend to others. read more

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An eclectic array of popular American cuisine. The service is polite and adequate for an establishment of its size. I had the special - pan seared salmon with parmesan risotto and green beans. The salmon was topped with an onion bacon glaze which added flavor without overpowering the fish. The price was reasonable for the generous portion supplied. Saving the best for last were the homemade pies. I had the coconut cream which was as good as any I've ever tasted! read more

On a recommendation from a store owner in Hague, we went to Pitkin's after going to the Mineral Bridge & Cave. The staff was welcoming and the place was spotless. My daughter and I both got Cherry Cokes. (Great find as everywhere else only hadI had a perfectly cooked cheeseburger and my daughter enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich. At some point I realized the restaurant closes at 3PM on Tuesdays. It was close to 3PM and we hadn't been rushed out at all. Cool place, great food and wonderful staff. read more