A true hometown diner with amazing food and outstanding service. The staff is welcoming, the meals…read moreare consistently delicious, and the cozy atmosphere makes every visit enjoyable. Highly recommend! Great $ too!

We were visiting the area, and were appealed to this restaurant due to its old time diner look and…read morethe vintage car out front. Once we were inside, that vibe continued. The vintage diner feel was cozy, and the Coca-Cola light fixtures were unique. Each table also had its own vintage jukebox. We came on a busy Sunday morning, but got lucky and were sat right away. From the beginning, and throughout our experience, the staff were very friendly. Our sever brought us drinks within minutes, and we were able to put in our orders pretty quick. Like I said, it was a busy Sunday, so it took awhile for us to receive our food. But this gave my wife and I time to talk, and enjoy the ambiance. I ordered the breakfast lasagna (had never seen this before) with white toast and a side of corned beef hash. When the food came out, it was warm and fresh. The breakfast lasagna had a nice flavor from the peppers and onions and meats that were baked inside. The base was made from what seemed like mashed potatoes which threw me off a little, but wasn't bad. The toast had a good toast to it, and was nicely buttered. I am a corned beef hash lover, and Shorty's was pretty good! The flavors meshed well together and the texture was great. My wife ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits which was not great. The sausage gravy was lacking flavor, with the main taste being cream. The sausage within the gravy was cut up sausage links, and for myself and my wife at least, we prefer ground sausage. Lastly, the biscuits were nothing to write home about. They were not bad but they didn't wow. Overall, I gave Shorty's a three because the food didn't wow me. There was not anything wrong with the food we had at all, and we will probably be back in the future to try some of their other food. Otherwise, my wife and I also loved the feel of the diner itself.

The new owners have done a great job. Tons of staff and excellent menu. The pancakes were perfect…read moreand the Muskie breakfast had huge portions for the price. Coffee was very good with endless fill-ups. Highly recommend.

Back for an updated review. Koffee Kove has been sold and reopened, and sadly it's nothing like the…read moreoriginal. I just ate there for lunch today, and the food now? It is not good. The "fresh baked" Mac and cheese suggested by the owner had no flavor. Not even cheese. Just mushy elbow macaroni. But worse, I asked if the battered haddock sandwich was fresh or frozen and the owner - who was sitting in a booth working on a laptop, lied and emphatically said it was. No, it sure wasn't. You know flat haddock strips that are breaded and frozen and sold in bulk? And the restaurant then just heats it up in hot oil? Kinda like a Tops fish fry? That's what it was. Slapped on a slightly toasted hoagie roll with a plastic cup of tartar sauce, no lettuce or tomato. Plus my $3 Diet Coke arrived in a little juice glass, lol. Lots of empty tables but still a 15 min wait, and they didn't seem to have enough staff to keep up with bussing dirty tables. All in all a poor lunch experience for two with bill over $50. Something is really wrong when a restaurant can't keep enough staff to run properly. I miss Koffee Kove.

Here's a review that sounds like you--balanced, appreciative, and observant:…read more Walking into the Crystal Restaurant is like taking a step back in time. Before you even open the door, the vintage neon sign proudly advertising "Air Conditioned for Your Comfort" makes you smile and reminds you of an era when air conditioning was a luxury worth bragging about. Inside, the restaurant has done a wonderful job preserving its history. The original pressed tin ceiling, beautiful woodwork, mosaic tile floor, vintage lighting, and classic booths create an atmosphere that is difficult to find anymore. You can tell this isn't a place trying to look old--it is old, and it has been lovingly maintained. If you appreciate historic architecture, take a few minutes to look around. It's worth it. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. My daughter enjoyed her eggs, sausage, and toast, while I had a bacon, egg, and bacon sandwich on toast with mayonnaise, along with a bowl of oatmeal and a cup of coffee. Everything was fresh and satisfying. My only minor suggestion would be that I would have liked my toast a little more done, especially since my daughter's was toasted just the way I prefer. It certainly wasn't enough to take away from the experience. The Crystal Restaurant has been serving the Watertown community since 1925, and it's easy to understand why it has become such a local landmark. Places with this much history and character are becoming increasingly rare. If you're looking for a good breakfast served in a restaurant with genuine historic charm, the Crystal Restaurant is well worth a visit.

A historic institution in Watertown. My husband grew up coming here and we stop in whenever we…read morevisit. Very cool old vibes. Food is ok, the selling point is the low prices. Very friendly staff that remember regulars.

Went to up state New York to pick up our new puppy and came across this little dinner. What an…read moreabsolute great find. Not a big place but definitely big flavor. The place was staffed with 1 cook and 1 server. Felt very professional and comforting. The inside was bight and welcoming. We will definitely be back when we return.

We came for the ice cream! What a sweet shop with sweet, helpful high school age employees. Thank…read moreyou for offering a flavor tasting of an ice cream I was unsure of ordering. Double scoop for me, please! The dark chocolate ice cream with raspberry was decadent, and the vanilla frozen yogurt with raspberry ribbon was creamy and a nice compliment to the chocolate. On this summer evening we enjoyed sitting on their outdoor patio. I look forward to returning!

Lovely cafe right on the St. Lawrence. A bit pricey, but the experience was worth it! Everything…read morewas fresh and delicious; servers and staff outstanding and so kind; clearly they care about their customers and make every effort to make your visit enjoyable and memorable in the best way! Kudos to Bella's!

We loved the atmosphere on the patio here. It was a beautiful view of the St Lawrence River. The…read morefood was excellent and desserts were delicious. Service was also excellent.

Our family has a camp up at Brantingham lake! It is a tradition to go to Jebs everytime. We all…read moreLOVE the food, service, and Atmosphere! For starters, we come in to Jebs and right away the servers bring us to our table. They are all nice and friendly. Then we order our drinks and they come right away! They give us time to order and when we do, they bring it to our table in at least 15 minutes. Which is pretty fast! My personal favorite foods at Jebs are the Grilled Cheese, and the Patty Melt! Our family thinks that all the food here is amazing no matter what they order. Then we have to order the Desserts and their ice cream is the best Ive ever had. The Atmosphere has a very Adirondack feel to it which adds even more incredibleness to Jebs!!

Ordered chicken tenders and was expecting breaded chicken breast. They were processed pressed…read morechicken. The mashed potatoes and cottage cheese was good but don't feel it should have been a $17 meal. It should have been on the kids menu. Last time my husband ordered fish tacos that come with beans and rice. Couldn't hardly find the fish and the beans and rice looked and tasted like they were cooked a week ago and warmed in the microwave. We used to love this restaurant, but it has been going downhill every time we stop there. Service is quick, but maybe too quick to ask about dessert when you're only halfway through your meal. Ambiance is always good though and staff is very friendly. Sad when it's the only restaurant around but I've had better truck stop diner food. It was a really good restaurant. What happened Jeb's?

Cute little truck stop diner off the highway. Clean and homey inside - regular kitchen tables and…read morechairs. Felt right at home right away! Waitress was patient with our five year old. Kiddo got the blueberry muffin that was so delicious - sugary every bite! He also tried a slice of the French toast which was eggy and perfect! I got the chicken tenders and fries and was pleased with the portion and price! Fries could have been a little less brown. I was insanely jealous of my husband's turkey club. It was HUGE and was so good! We would definitely return on our next trip to the Bay!

Camping in the area we wanted to have lunch on our way out. I looked at lovely yet and found "the…read moreflying spatula" had good reviews. We arrive around 11am. The parking lot was empty. Thinking oh great is this place closed. Do we need to find another place. The shear panic. All the signs say open so we went in. What a quiet little "truck stop" diner. So conveniently located. Easy on easy off. Ashamed it wasn't busier. So please go here and support the flying spatula so it stays! First off there is a lot of choices. Everything sounded good. Kiddo got a blueberry muffin. It came hot and delicious. He also got a slice of French toast. Both very good. Wife got the chicken tendies and fries. (She panicked and wasn't ready so she ordered the old reliable) As for me I ordered the turkey club and it was hands down top turkey club I've ever had. This skyscraper was massive. We bother ordered the homemade fries and they were meah. Better with some more salt. All in all I think we'll stop every year we're in town and will recommend to everyone headed that way.

We went to Lloyd's today . Service was fantastic! The food was very good ! 5stars!!! We both liked…read moreit very much

Hard to find a good home town diner reasonably priced... but here we are. You can never go wrong…read morewhen you eat where the locals do. Great service with a home town feel. Breakfast or lunch with plenty of options.