This review is for their lunch menu. A friend and I were in town and decided to stop for a late lunch. There was ample seating inside and outside but we opted for outside. The service was slow to get started. We started with a Caesar salad to share because we were enticed by their unique take on the salad. It was delicious and we couldn't get enough. I ordered the steak sandwich with French onion soup. It was delicious. The bread was the right amount of crispy and the steak was cooked to perfection. The perfect amount of sauce and juicy. The French onion soup was good but I prefer the cheese melted all over the top rather than melted to one large crouton to snack on. My friends chicken sandwich was reported to be delicious (not pictured). I've heard their brunch and bakery is great. I'll be back to try their other menus P.S for those who care: the bathrooms are individual private rooms that are incredibly clean and well designed read more

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Food and service were good.. Nice beer selection and atmosphere.. now Im typing stuff to meet yelp min text requirement read more

Exquisite place to stop and be immersed. My salad was unending and delicious -- I think I spent the longest part of my birthday selecting the fresh ingredients. Ambiance was otherworldly in the best way -- many diners, but so spacious as to feel intimate. Brianne was attentive and brilliant despite needing to be so for all the other tables as well. It was so clean and open that it felt like we were eating inside of an architectural photograph. Can't wait to be back. read more

The Exchange Restaurant - New American Near Me - Homer, New York

First visit to this very clean Bakery & Coffee Shop located behind The Exchange Restaurant. Plenty of parking, friendly staff featuring Bagels, Cookies, Pastries and more as well as a extensive coffee menu. I personally tried the chocolate chocolate chip cookies and they were good. Definitely will return but I will bring cash as there was a surcharge to use your credit card. Definitely Recommend you try. read more

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Quaint and charming, modern restaurant in Homer Ny. They have a bakery attached where they make their own desserts. Service was slow but it was graduation day so restaurants were crowded so it was to be expected. We opened with the Hummus platter (we loved it so much we ordered 2) and the bison kabob and the calamari. I would definitely recommend this place if you are in Cortland Ny area. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed our date night here. The ambience is very calm and upscale. Beautifully done inside. Server was lovely! I wish I caught her name. She was very helpful and prompt. We started with calamari which was lightly and delicately fried. Very yummy and the sauce was nice as well. We ordered the Game Burger and Smash Burger. Both were very good. I thought it was fun to have a burger on a lavash wrap - never seen that before! We also ordered a bottle of wine, but they were out of the smaller bottles. Our waitress recommended a carafe which was the same amount and same price. Only downside of this is that we ended up finishing a carafe and wanted to be able to re-cork it and take some home. But we managed! The menus were nicely done. I thought the light-up wine menu was very fun! I'm looking forward to our next visit to The Exchange! read more

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Love the wild game on the menu and build your own salad options. Food was great, service was great and atmosphere was great. Sat outside on a beautiful day and enjoyed our experience. read more

Awesome place for brunch. Entree selections are plentiful running the gamut from healthy to decadent. Brunch cocktail menu is very reasonably priced with large, well made drinks. Nice, cozy outside eating area. Would've given five-stars but The Exchange is yet another restaurant of late that adds 3% when you use a charge card. Sorry, but ALL restaurants that do this have it wrong. Credit cards were started for the sole purpose so diners wouldn't have to worry about if they had enough cash to make it through a meal. Credit cards create business. The cost to the business is WAY offset by the business created. Unless you're CASH ONLY, having two sets of prices for cash or credit is BAD BUSINESS. read more

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My wife and stopped at The Exchange on the recommendation of a coworker and we were not disappointed. Parking was easy, the staff was incredible and food was amazing. A talented woman serenaded the room with guitar and violin and the ambiance is spot on. Calamari was fresh, lightly breaded and delicious. We loved the bagel crisps with the bacon and Brie. My wife commented she wants to come back but already knows she will be getting the Halibut Oscar again. I must note this was one of the fastest dining experiences we have ever had. We didn't feel rushed but were shocked at how fast our food was delivered. I recommend making reservations. We will definitely be back and will bring friends next time. read more

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I love Sunday Brunch, and the exchange delivers on that... We were welcomed to sit with no wait, and our server brought us a bottle of water quickly. The Vibe of the Exchange is country chic with lots of clean lines and rich colors mix with a minimalist light features. It is super comfortable. the food is amazing and price is spot on for the quality.. a small hint: don't miss to get a baked good or bread- the bakery in the back also sells to go if you want to take a piece of exchange home with you... If you find yourself in the Homer/ Cortland area- please do not pass up the chance to visit the Exchange... read more

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Stopped in for dinner during our stay in Homer and so glad we did! The ambience inside is so beautiful. They also have an outdoor patio for warmer weather. Our server was so sweet and welcoming! To start I ordered the Spicy Guava Margarita and my husband ordered a beer. I really loved my cocktail. They gave us bagel chips with herb butter to start. Very tasty! For my main I ordered the Pastrami Sandwich on sourdough with a side of Wild Cream of Mushroom Soup. Both were AMAZING! The pastrami was so thin and fresh and the sourdough bread was perfection. My husband ordered the Smashburger and he loved it too! The Smashburger comes on lavash bread instead of a bun so it's a little different, but so good. We were tempted to order their crepe cake but we were so full. Honestly everything on the dessert menu sounded amazing. We would definitely return! read more

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My husband and I happened upon The Exchange while traveling. It was such a wonderful surprise! The eggs Benedict was pure perfection, as were the home fries and apple fritter we shared. We will certainly make a point of going back! read more

We found our new favorite place for pre-show dining in Homer! The Exchange looks sparkling new and is the cleanest restaurant, including bathrooms I have seen. We were surprised to open the cocktail/wine menu because it was backlit. What a great idea, also used for their dessert menu. The ambiance is enhanced by lots of low lighting and music that does not overpower the conversation. We started with a delightful Caesar salad with crouton chips and a decorative but delicious cheese chip. I ordered the special for Friday, a broiled seafood platter with lobster Mac and cheese. My only disappointment was the amount of seafood as opposed to the large amount of Mac and cheese (see photo). I opted for the key lime pie...outrageously good. Wait staff are on top of their game. read more

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Minus one star for inattentive service but don't let that stop you! All the food was excellent! The gluten free pasta was so good we wondered if it was really gf! And the fried chicken was authentic and delicious, though not GF. Only one of us has celiac. This restaurant is an excellent gem in Homer. Don't miss it! read more

Phenomenal!! Homer's best kept secret! Decor beautiful yet comfortable Unusual drinks, top notch. I had Lychee Martini, so yummy! Wonderful staff! We had Braised Beef Bolognese over penne, fantastic. NY Strip au Poivre, so delicious. They have their own bakery which was closed by the time we left. Go there first! Great job!! read more

The food here is pretty solid but the serivce is slow and all over the place. I like the oudoor area but nothing here is amazing.

I love the location of this restaurant, the building is part of historic downtown Homer and absolutely beautiful. The service was excellent and the waitstaff were efficient and kind. This buttermilk fried chicken is rich and decadent! They give you hot honey to drizzle on top which really puts it over the top. The Mac n cheese and biscuit were yummy and I'm glad they gave me a green veggie on the side! Definitely recommend! read more

The Exchange Restaurant - Carolina Buttermilk Fried Chicken - New American Near Me - Homer, New York

Omg. Everything. Come here. Don't wait. Just do it. You will be glad you did. Good, drinks, desserts. Excellent. Service was fantastic. read more

The Exchange Restaurant - Goat cheese, beet, Napa salad - New American Near Me - Homer, New York

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This is a very lovely restaurant with a great bar and most delicious food. I personally loved the pastrami grilled sandwich.

Awesome unique menu with many different appetizers and entrees Serves was spot on I will definitely return

Favorite spot for a breakfast sandwich, cinnamon buns, cookies and more. Small shop. Outdoor seating. Staff if excellent and attentive. Highly recommend finding this spot. read more

The Exchange Restaurant - Sausage egg and cheese on plain bagel. - New American Near Me - Homer, New York

This wasn't my first visit here and I can tell you it won't be my last. This place isn't just eloquent and lovely, a perfect place for a family dinner, friend get together, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. A date. It's wonderful. The staff is very knowledgeable and kind whenever I've been here. They do get busy at times so be sure to make reservations for larger parties. Plus, it's not the largest place (not small either) so reservations for large groups is ideal for time sake. The food is absolutely scrumptious. I have never been disappointed. The eggs benedicts was perfection. The fruit was fresh. Even the English muffin baked wonderfully. Absolutely perfect. I couldn't be more delighted to go here. This is a place that everyone should try. It is on the pricier side so expect to spend some money but it is absolutely worth every penny. I love the specialty drinks but you can order essentially anything you want. Do not miss out on this one! Fun tip: check out the light up menus! read more

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I was very disappointed to pay good money for stale, overly sweet baked goods. The croissants were not flaky, just a hunk of sweet bread in a croissant shape. The sweet items that I purchased were stale. The crusts were tough and the fillings were chewy, not melting in your mouth and overly sweet. The baked goods that I tried did not have the balance in flavor and texture that would make them something special. I bought a bagel. Nothing to write home about but okay. I won't be back. read more

Lovely design, but service and food leave a lot to be desired. We were looking for a restaurant to celebrate my dad's 90th birthday and The Exchange showed promise: it's conveniently located on Main St in Homer in a very attractive building with loads of parking. I called three days in advance to make a reservation. The main number went to voicemail with no option to leave a message so I called the Bakery, which is a separate storefront. They helped me make a reservation for four and I indicated the special occasion. Although the restaurant has a somewhat formal feel to it and the prices are definitely for an upscale experience, the service was what you'd expect at a much more casual, down-scale establishment. Our server was wearing shorts (September) for dinner service for example. Service misses: - Charcuterie plate was served without the homemade crackers described on the menu. - Wine was opened but glasses never refilled - Soda was not refilled - I asked for silverware to be refreshed between courses and it was not done until reminded. Instead of bringing silverware they brought new rollups so we had extra cloth napkins. - The server was unaware of the special occasion even though it was noted in the reservation book and had to be reminded. Food & beverages: - For a restaurant with pretensions the wine list is very limited. With close proximity to Finger Lakes wineries one would expect a much wider selection of regional wines. - The beer selections are not included in the beverage menu - Calamari - crisp, light batter and tender squid, but served with a unremarkable aioli and not the traditional marinara - Charcuterie plate - nice selection of cheese, meat and fruit. The advertised house "saltines", more like flatbread, were not served until asked for. - Delmonico steak ($46) - probably one of the worst pieces of meat I have ever been served. I'm not sure what the cut was but it was very thin (1/2"), extremely fatty and very tough. I asked for it to be cooked medium rare but it was served rare. The fries were excellent and the baby broccoli was suitable. - Quinoa bowl - nice dish filled with fresh veggies - Fried chicken - nice presentation but served without white meat - Chicken fingers & fries - overcooked, probably a frozen product, skimpy on the fries - Side of green beans - not blanched before sauteed so underdone and oily - Chocolate fudge cake - excellent! and the birthday "candle" was like a roman candle--very impressive! The restaurant is striving to be an upscale eatery, but the service lacks training and polish and the kitchen is inconsistent. If you visit, stick with burgers and sandwiches and salads. read more

My second great visit!! Mocha made perfectly and strawberry croissant to die for!! The weather outside was perfect. read more

The Exchange Restaurant - Strawberry croissant and cafe mocha - New American Near Me - Homer, New York

Another great dining experience! Everything was so flavorful and came out perfect. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. She answered all of our questions and helped with choosing menu options. Can't wait to go back to try other things on the menu! read more

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New favorite spot, I cannot wait to go again and already have plans to do so next week. Big brunch and lunch menu. I had the burrata bacon lettuce tomato sandwich; it was crunchy and a bit saucy. Bacon was thick and cooked great. Coffee was decent. The next time I'm brunching there I'm going with the French toasts and a mimosa. SOO GOOD. read more

The Exchange Restaurant - BBLT with side salad - New American Near Me - Homer, New York

Cute place in small quaint town. Meatloaf was good, wife loved the smash burger, equating it to a Mediterranean burger taco. Location has a bakery in the back too read more

I am giving a 5 star review, but I will tell it wouldn't have happened from the beginning. First of our original waitress never came to table and took over 10 minutes to get menu. But Thankfully Jamie the GM stepped in especially when the waitress didn't like me asking her to stay for a few questions her name ChaCha. Jamie turn our celebration of our daughter and her boyfriend graduation of Cortland completely around. See was attentive and got our orders in and everyone's food was excellent. She apologized too much for her waitress attitude and aggressive behavior. I have worked in many restaurants that to say was over the top for anyone. Jamie thank you for all you did and hope the owner realized what a gem you are. I will be back next time in the area . read more

Breakfast was great. Several gluten free options. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Staff was very friendly. We all got a few goodies at the bakery in the back. Will definitely go back. read more

The food was incredible and the service was superb. I would HIGHLY recommend stopping here to eat. Unique menu that shows talent, the plating was gorgeous, the wine choices were great and as I said - I've never received service this good. We will absolutely be back! read more

Beautiful atmosphere. Staff very attentive and fun. Extensive menu, almost too much to choose from. Food was excellent, just right, not over the top. Highly recommend. read more

Had a lovely brunch for our son's birthday. Restaurant is lovely and food was good. One complaint I have was cost of Juice and coffee. My husband got a glass of cranberry juice and it was maybe 4 oz of juice and the rest ice and it was $5.20. Regular Coffee was $3.20 for a cup. Service was very good and the atmosphere is lovely. read more

In a lovely historic area of town, the decor is equally lovely and classy. Service and food both were top-notch (recommend the shakshouka) and they were very accommodating to my food allergies. We will make this a stop anytime we're in the are. read more

The Exchange Restaurant - Entryway and side patio. - New American Near Me - Homer, New York

First time from out of town and it won't be our last when attending concerts at the Homer center for the arts. Food was excellent. Mass Riot on draft is the only ipa one needs. Cocktails and selection was top notch. Server Andrea was phenomenal read more

Really cool building, very pretty inside. Nice staff. Prompt service. We ordered the guacamole- it was delicious. The salmon dinner was great too. Only downside was portion size. Not a lot of food. read more

Stopped here for breakfast and was absolutely blown away. The interior is the perfect mix of historic charm and modern, hip vibes--such a cool space to enjoy a meal. We kicked things off with a gigantic cinnamon bun for the table and some boozy coffees (highly recommend!). Between us, we tried a little bit of everything: pancakes, the avocado and leek benedict, and a couple of breakfast sandwiches. Everything was delicious, portions were generous, and we all left full and happy. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Went here for "brunch" for my husband's milestone birthday. Brunch is usually a combination of breakfast and lunch, but here it means either order from the breakfast menu or the lunch menu. One of us ordered the French toast and another ordered the crème brûlée French toast. The only difference was the top toast on the crème brûlée had the caramelized sugar. Otherwise it was just a stack of French toast for $5 more. My husband's birthday wasn't even acknowledged and the waitress was informed. What a disappointment this restaurant visit turned out to be. read more

We came at 11 AM on a Sunday. There was no wait for a table. Service was prompt prices, reasonable, and portions were large. They had a good gluten-free selection of bread as well. read more

The Exchange Restaurant - Two eggs with bacon and a gluten free bagel - New American Near Me - Homer, New York

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I happened to be in town from Ohio and asked a local resident for the absolute BEST restaurant that they would take a VIP to. The Exchange was highly recommended. Everything, from the quantity of food, variety of menu and atmosphere was outstanding. I only had the Bison Kabobs and the Kale and salmon salad , but the portion was huge and a great value. read more

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