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    The Owego Kitchen

    4.7 (154 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    a sandwich and a bowl of soup
    Brian G.

    Yum! We came to the area for a fall getaway and this had popped up on my wife's Facebook page. A quick look on Yelp and we had our lunch spot picked for us. We had the Gobbler sandwich, breakfast sandwich and roast beef. Turkey and stuffing soup and a cup of the tomato rounded it all out. Delicious food and great service. We were asked a number of times if we were enjoying our meal. Would definitely return and recommend!

    Robert G.

    Love this place! And we're just passing through. The staff is so friendly and I would definitely stop by again. Thanks for having us. Minis of New Jersey motoring club heading home!

    Love this pallet/reclaimed wood wall ! My DIY Spidey senses are tingling!
    Eric V.

    Stopped in for lunch on a recent Sunday, based largely on reviews from Yelp. We had just finished a couple of hours of "antiquing" at the local emporium and wanted a bite before we left town. The Owego Kitchen did not disappoint. Friendly and attentive staff from start to finish. We placed our orders at the counter and sat at one of several tables available. Our food was brought out within minutes and it was delicious. The special Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Panini, Homemade cinnamon roll and the Maple Egg Melt were happily consumed by all. Covid protocols were observed by staff and customers during our visit. Happy that we found this gem and will be excited to stop back in the next time we are in Owego!

    Carrot cake, brownie w/ peanut butter frosting, & Not Your Mom's Tuna Salad (& horseradish roast beef in background)
    Dana S.

    This is my favourite lunch spot in Owego! My go-to sandwich is the Not Your Mom's Tuna Salad, which has a tangy bite that sets it apart from the usual tuna salad, but everything I've tried has been good. The desserts are amazing - they have a rotating selection of which I've tried dulce de leche cheesecake, a peanut butter brownie, and an apple cinnamon crumb cake. They also have a selection of iced coffee and sometimes tea. Normally I prefer tea to coffee but on my latest visit they didn't have any teas available so I tried the salted caramel iced coffee and was impressed with the clean, smooth flavour. Right now they have limited indoor seating and a covered area out back with a few tables for eating outside.

    The iced coffee is great
    Henry M.

    I've driven by this town so many times and finally decided to stop and walk around. Found this place and it seemed surprisingly hipster given the area. They had kombucha on tap to fill growlers. And a nice assortment of cold brew coffees and iced teas available. I decided to try the "Italian Egg Sandwich" ($5.79), which was interesting and tasted like a Chicago hot Italian beef sandwich, except the beef was actually bacon. I guess it's the hot pepper relish that was giving it that flavor. It had potential, although there was an aftertaste I just couldn't get away from. Every bite had this subtle sourness, almost like something was rancid. There was never a bite that didn't have it. I tried the relish itself and it wasn't that. It might have been the ciabatta being a bit stale. It might have been the griddle they use having burned a bit of bacon fat and resulting in everything cooked on it having the taste of rancid oil on it. I'm not sure, but it really ruined the sandwich. I also had an apple pastry that was pretty good. The apple filling tasted great and had a nice cinnamon flavor to it that was tastefully done. The crust could have been a bit more crispy. The best thing I had here was the "Jamaican Me Crazy" iced coffee from the self-serve coffee area. I assume it was cold brew, since the flavor was so clean. They were able to bring out all the great flavors of the coffee without any of the acidity. I would definitely try this place again next time I'm driving through and hope the strange aftertaste of that breakfast sandwich was a one-time thing.

    Farm(er) Breakfast Sandwich - WORTH IT!

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    7 months ago

    The wait, if necessary, is well worth it. Pleasant and helpful staff. Delicious food and sufficient servings.

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    9 months ago

    The food was excellent and taste really good. Very nice experience. If you are in the area must go.

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    1 year ago

    Nondescript from the street, but wow, what a gem! Food was fantastic and atmosphere was cool and welcoming. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Good sandwiches. The black and tan brownie was the best. It had a surprise of coconut inside.

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    Service was very good. Friendly staff. The food was delicious. The ambiance was very relaxing.

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    Food was delicious. Quinoa salad was amazing. Fast service. Iced coffees are amazing too.

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    My gawd. I couldn't even begin to recommend something because everything is so good. I mean like A+, number one.

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    5 years ago

    Great stop for lunch. We split CBR sandwich with cup of chili and cheeseburger chowder. It was all wonderful. Great community atmosphere.

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    Great food and great service!! I have never had a bad experience!! They seem to care about their customers and their employees!!

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    4 years ago

    Excellent sandwiches, staff was very welcoming and clearly well trained. Will be back next time I am in town for business.

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    MJ's Bar And Restaurant - Steak sandwich.  Sauce is yummy! Fries are awesome.

    MJ's Bar And Restaurant

    4.5(193 reviews)
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    I giving MJ's 5 stars for reasons other than food- let me explain why…read more Located on the Susquehanna river, the location can't be beat on a beautiful spring day. We had a great table on the water. It was a busy Saturday afternoon, and the place was packed. The staff did a great job managing the work flow. Clearly an experienced group of people. We ordered the top item on the menu, the cheese steak sandwich, added some peppers. It was quite good. The fries here are and definitely get an order. The problem happened when I ordered the house burger- another top menu item. I asked for "medium rare", which should have a hot center but some pink left. What I got was well done- and dry as the desert. I had to drink a lot of water to wash it down. Normally-if this was a steak, I'd send it back. But- it was a burger and the kitchen was already jammed, so I choked it down- I was really hungry. I would not order the steak here- pretty sure a 6 ounce filet would end badly. Other dishes being served at other tables looked great. I would come back here. It's a great place. Thus- 5 stars.

    I stopped by here for the first time a few months ago and had a really good experience. So I came…read moreback tonight and had another really good meal. I had the Southwest Chipotle Salad with a portobello on top. It was EXCELLENT! The dressing was fantastic and made every bite enjoyable. I sat at the bar and was served extremely well by Erin, who made a tasty Ranch Water. The restaurant is nicely decorated and very clean as well. I will be stopping in, the next time I am in town.

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    4.8(70 reviews)
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    Stopped by Carol's Coffee & Art Bar as part of a recent visit to Owego. I'm definitely a fan any…read morecafe or similar space that integrates art into their environment, and there were quite a variety of lovely pieces at Carol's - many by the owner, but also included are other local artists. The menu, of course, also has "Carol's Favorite 'Comfort Food' Sandwiches" on the menu, all named after famous artists. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I'm a huge Van Gogh fan, so I ordered the "Van Gogh" sandwich that comes with oven roasted turkey breast layered on sourdough bread and lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The sandwich was good, but I have to say that proportions of the ingredients felt a bit off. I also noticed during the prep of my plate that the chips came from opening a bag (a bulk version similar to ripple chips you'd just buy at the store). In a cafe space like this, you can't necessarily expect people to be making everything from scratch... but I think it's just helpful to note to keep expectations in line. The drink that I ordered was made well (their beverage selection is at the very back of the menu). You can definitely tell that this is a community space, and it seemed like a number of locals filtered in throughout the lunch. There are notes on the tables that advise of a 90 minute limit for sitting at the table (not something I've ever actually seen before), and there's wifi available for use by customers. Perhaps an awkward experience was just related to the overall service? You grab a menu and choose your table if you're dining in, but you end up paying at the counter. Personally, if I'm going to sit down to eat then I'd prefer to have the check brought to the table and pay that way. The space is a bit cramped by the counter, so it seems like it'd benefit to minimize the foot traffic that has to wait there. And perhaps this is silly, but upon paying for the lunch, the server handed me my receipt and said "Just sign here", and then seemed to be somewhat... abrupt? I feel like I'm pretty low maintenance when dining out, but it just left me going "OH. Okay. Time for me to get out of the way" (it's worth noting that at the time, there was nobody waiting around, or to get to, the counter). Still, it was enjoyable to stop at Carol's Coffee & Art Bar. It's a more unique space with nice offerings.

    Everything is wonderful about Carol's . Just Carol herself…read moreis such a warm,friendly, sweet person. She makes you feel welcomed and comfortable as if your in someone's home. The food, baked goods,and coffees are delicious. The atmosphere is so calming. There are beautiful paintings of Carol's artwork surrounding the cafe. A n d about once a week there is live music performed by a very talented musician. Its truly a warm welcoming café to just relax and feel comfortable. Its a rare treat in these stressful times where everything is rushed and impersonal. Highly recommend!

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    Excellent meal !! A tad noisy. January 2026…read moreThe Great: The food was excellent. Best meal I've had in some time. All agreed our shared mushroom crepe appetizer was delicious. My wife and I had the pork loin special (don't recall exact name). Probably the tastiest pork I've ever had! Really!! The sides were just as yummy. We both agreed it was a seriously good meal. Other couple had Ciopinno and seafood czarina. They both loved them and shared a taste with the table. Have to agree, they were fabulous. Our waitress was timely, attentive, and friendly! No issues at all. Due to impending snow storm, they reduced prices on entrees and drinks. A nice bonus. The Good: Beer selection was pretty good. My request was tapped out, but it turned out, the replacement was even better. A delicious nut brown ale. Wines were also very good albeit a tad pricey. The price special mentioned above helped. Overall bill was on the high side partly due to the drinks and slightly higher prices for the non-special meals - even with the price breaks. Needs work. We were two couples. Sat near the maître d' podium. The inside door of the foyer kept sticking open. Had to get up to close several times as it was about 5 degrees outside. Not a huge issue but should not have been an issue at all. Slightly more annoying was the noise level. The restaurant was full and very noisy. It was a bit challenging to have a conversation at our location. It eventually quieted down and all was well. Definitely something that needs improvement though. I gave it 5 stars due to the excellent meal and service. Considered dropping one star for the noise and price, but the meal was so good, I just couldn't do it. Looking forward to going back.

    We had high expectations maybe because we live in DC, maybe because we saw the menu options, or…read morepossibly because the Christmas decor and overall ambiance was beautiful. Either way, the experience just wasn't what we expected. We were seated immediately and given menus. I was in love with all the seafood options, but my husband and I were craving steak. I ordered a crème brûlée martini that was fabulous. We also decided on the Cajun calamari appetizer. The calamari was plated with a plastic cup containing the dipping sauce. I hate to say this, but if you want to keep up a semblance of fine dining , black plastic cups shouldn't be a thing. We were on the fence about the calamari. Some pieces were soggy, but the flavor used in the breading was great. We finished and saw the decorative lettuce swimming in grease. Our Caesar salads were wonderful. When we got our steaks we were underwhelmed. The infamous black plastic cup was back and although I asked for extra butter and sour cream, that didn't happen. Both steaks were cooked to the temperature ordered but bland. I suppose we should have paid extra for the flavor add-ons. Sadly we had no salt/pepper so we took it from the empty table next to us. We ran out of water during the entree so we scrapped any idea of asking about dessert. We got the $127 check that included one drink, one appetizer, two small salads, and two entrees. Overall a 3-star experience, and for the price, that's polite. Could we have sent items back...yes. I truly felt that subpar calamari and bland steaks were not getting any better with a second try and they would still come out with a lackluster plastic cup in the wake. The service was decent. The waitresses were pleasant. Although we visit Owego regularly, I doubt our time will be well served coming back. We wanted to love this place but it didn't happen for us.

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