Overall it was ok. We came here over Memorial Day Weekend while visiting Cooperstown and expected…read moreit to be packed, but it was a little dead inside. The whole bar area was closed and they only had one small section of tables open. No kids menu but luckily my son is ten and was able to polish off a regular sized burger. The smoked brisket sandwich was pretty good, and my girlfriend enjoyed her Mac and cheese with brisket. Both decent but nothing to rave about. The beer selection was rough. Almost no local beers available, no prices listed, no indication if a beer was available on draft or in cans/bottles. I was surprised that with a world class brewery right in their backyard (Ommegang) they only had one beer from them available, and it was a can pour. Prices are on the higher end as well. $15 for a plain hamburger with fries and $16 for plain Mac and cheese before you add any toppings. It was a decent dinner, but if we are ever in the area again we would probably seek out other options before coming back here.

I'm not sure why Rusty Bison doesn't have better reviews because their BBQ was excellent,…read moreespecially considering the local options. I ordered the brisket plate, and it was delicious tender, flavorful, and with a perfect bark. We also tried the smoked brisket ravioli, which were more like gyoza but absolutely fantastic nonetheless! The fried pickles were homemade and deliciously crisp. Plus, they have ice-cold beer to top it all off. Honestly, what's not to like? Highly recommended!

CATERING ONLY, NOT A FOOD TRUCK YOU CAN GO UP TO during busy season like now!…read more I am just writing this because we tried to go here and found it but it was not open and I called and it's a centering only food truck, they aren't a place you can go up to and get food. It's catering only! Just an FYI.

My family was in town for baseball at All Star Village.. We came up to Cooperstown for the day to…read morevisit Glimmer Glass Beach & came across the TICKLED PINK BBQ truck.. We'd passed their catering trucks the last time we were in Cooperstown for our older son when he played at Dreams Park & wondered how their food was... so we were excited to give it a try! We got the Pork Ribs & they were great! Fall off the bone tender & we loved the bbq sauce... Glad we got a chance to try Tickled Pink & would def recommend them for Team Dinners/Catering

Love their beet burgers!! My go to selection also their…read morestaff is friendly and professional. Great choice for some eating pleasure

We were seated quickly, and our server started off strong--she was friendly, attentive while taking…read moreour order, and offered great suggestions. She offered to bring out a couple dipping sauces for our fries, and I asked for the bourbon jelly, which she was willing to do. That initial interaction set a great tone. The food itself was very good--both burgers were delicious. Unfortunately, after we placed our order, the service dropped off completely. We waited about an hour for our food, with no check-ins, no water refills, and no acknowledgment of the delay, even though our server walked past our table multiple times. At one point, I had to get up and find someone to talk to. I asked a man near the front for a manager, explained we had been waiting an hour, and pointed out our table. No one ever came over afterward to follow up. We were later told there was a large party, which is understandable--but that's not something customers or servers can control. A simple check-in or acknowledgment would have made a big difference. Instead, we were told we "should have said something," despite no one coming to the table. At the end, we waited again for the check, and when my daughter calmly tried to explain our frustration, the server spoke over her and said, "I'm almost 50--I've been doing this since I was 17," which came across as rude and unprofessional. The food was good, but the lack of communication, attentiveness, and management involvement made this a disappointing experience.

Took the kid here before a game at Dreamspark. We got lucky and were seated right away. Very…read moreclean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Bonus... Bathrooms were very clean as well. I got the special which was the breakfast quesadilla. As always, I also got a side of corned beef hash. Breakfast quesadilla was out of this world. Perfect portion for breakfast. Good amount of cheese, egg and sausage. Must try if they have it. Corned beef hash, I wouldn't get again. Average at best. Just seemed very dry and "crumbly" is the best that I can explain it. Great place to stop and eat when spending time in town.

Nothing fancy, but for a small cafe, it provided a solid breakfast option. The name is a fun…read morereference to the purported inventor of baseball. It's not a very big space, but we didn't have any issues getting a table. The prices are good, and the service was great. We shared a yogurt parfait that featured a ton of strawberry slices and honeyed granola chunks. They have some combo meals, and the French toast, bacon and eggs were all satisfactory. We got the food quickly as well. It's nothing fancy, but it gave us what we needed: a tasty and reasonably priced breakfast.

Sun 5/26/26-Large Sausage Pizza to go, still VG, EXCEPT Very…read moreskimpy on the Sausage. Lot less than usual Service was prompt & good as usual Hope it is not a sign of things to come Carl l

After a rough playoff loss, we came here for lunch. A bit off of the beat and path from…read moreDreamspark. They have a small parking lot and there is street parking as well. We wound up parking a block away as they were pretty busy. You can dine in or take out. Table area was very clean. You place your order and they bring everything to your table. Service all around was excellent and smooth. Everyone went above and beyond. The kid got a small buffalo chicken pizza. I got a meatball parm sandwich. Meatball sandwich was very good. Quality of the meatballs was impressive. Sauce had a nice kick to it. They didn't cheap out on the amount of sauce or cheese. I made the right choice. I snuck a piece of the Buffalo Chicken pie. Chicken was on point. Nice size pieces. Not over powering with spicy sauce. Personal preference, dough was a little too thick for me, but again, that's my personal preference. Kid definitely enjoyed it. Boxed up a few slices for later on. A great alternative if you're in the area.

Ambiance , on the lake with unobstructed views…read more Service was impeccable Cuisine was the best we have had in Cooperstown NY Ambiance , on the lake with unobstructed views. Service was impeccable Cuisine was the best we have had in Cooperstown NY

This restaurant is closed for the season mid Oct - mid May so be sure to check the website before…read moreyou go. No reservations available. Beautiful view of the lake and tasty food options. For the tables down right next to the lake, it can be very chilly so bundle up when you go. But tables on the patio have heater and can still enjoy the lake while eating. Small parking lot in the back, and you first walk through a shop with its merchandise. The lobster roll is filled to the top and ask for extra toasted if you like the crunch. All the food is packed with flavor and portion is generous. The only subpar part is that the chicken is too dry in the Cobb salad. Would come back in the next fall season

The fried pickles are worth the visit!! The food order almost didn't happen, as I walked in early…read morein the evening on Valentine's Day. There is a bar as well as booth seating but no direction or indication of waiting to be seated or seating yourself. I didn't want to go unnoticed so I sat at the bar. (Most of the tables are past the entry way and bar area). There was a family group, a few couples and a group of guys playing darts off to the side. I sat there for more than five minutes before I was even acknowledged. I know this because I could see the Guinness Countdown to St Patrick's Day (down to the second) from my seat. There were 3 girls behind the bar but one seemed to be doing most of the bar work. As I put on my jacket to leave, I finally had the attention of one of the girls so I decided to take my chances and stick with my dinner plan. She got me a menu and asked for my drink order. There weren't any hard ciders on tap but they did have canned Awestruck (local). I noticed the fried pickle appetizer and asked her about it. She told me they were spears and very popular. I decided to take her recommendation and ordered them, along with a Cooley's Handmade Burger with sautéed mushrooms and swiss cheese. My pickle fries came out first since they were an app and I can tell you two things about them...the portion was huge and they were absolutely the best I've ever had! Not long afterward, my burger arrived and that was really tasty as well. I opted to bring the rest of my pickles home and I can tell you that even the next day, with the help of the air fryer, they were still tasting great! I am so glad I stayed!

We stopped by Cooley's Stone House Tavern in Cooperstown, NY, in October -- a month when leaves are…read morefalling, sweaters come out, and apparently the summer drink menu still reigns supreme. Nothing says autumn like a "Frozen Mango Breeze" while watching your breath fog up indoors. The soundtrack was off-brand Doors covers featuring an enthusiastic bongo player who was clearly paid by the beat. The volume fluctuated like the tavern's Wi-Fi signal -- one minute it was a whisper, the next it was like being trapped in a drum circle during a Jim Morrison séance. Inside the "non-smoking" bar, a delightful smoky haze drifted through the air thanks to the staff's decision to use the ashtray as a doorstop. It's like they wanted to recreate the authentic 1980s bowling alley experience. The single bathroom door doesn't lock, which adds a fun new twist to your visit -- the thrill of potentially making a new friend while washing your hands. After 25 minutes of waiting for our high-stakes order (boneless wings and a salad), our server cheerfully reported that it was "gettin' there." We decided our patience wasn't, so we paid for our drinks and told her our tip was gettin' there too. Five stars for unintentional comedy. One star for everything else.

We decided to stop here after doing the Rail Explorer tour. It was nice cute little shop and…read moreeatery, nothing too fancy. There was stuff for kids to do and ducks, goose and such to feed. The store had lots of their local items to purchase. I picked up a pumpkin mix, sweet vadalia onion dressing. My husband and I got wine slushies (strawberry bliss & apple raspberry both delicious). We went outside and grab lunch ( Ray's brother BBQ didn't open until 4p). My husband got Jamaica jerk chicken sandwich and I got the hot pot roast with horseradish sauce. We made it a meal and upgraded to mac n cheese, drink and slice pie of choice( apple or strawberry rhubarb). The food was surprisingly good, my husband enjoyed his sandwich and my pot roast was flavorful before I put the horseradish on it. The Mac n cheese was good, made with their Mill-Aged, Extra-Sharp NYS Cheddar. Overall it was a decent find, not too much in the area. The store is worth it to stop in.

This is a nice resting stop near Cooperstown for the taste of fall season. They have different…read morecider and pastries to choose from. The taste was decent. Next to the food area, there's kids playground, geese feeding, and shop with treats/apples to bring home or souvenirs. Just across the road, there's a large parking lot, but still fills up quickly on busy days

Was at the HOF for Memorial Day weekend and stopped at Sal's two days in a row. I had the pepperoni…read moreand sausage and the lasagna slice. Both were good, crust crisply and the service was quick. The atmosphere is casual and it's just a quick walk from the museum.

I first wrote a 5 star review in 2017, and a few years since. Sal's has always been a highlight…read morefor our Cooperstown trips for 15+ years. This weekend = disappointment. MASSIVE disappointment. We won't come back. Their crust now is 1/3 the pizza. Too doughy, and thus not true NY pizza. Their pizza sauce is also now really bland. I ate a single slice and then said "meh, not worth eating more calories here because this pizza sucks". And every time before, I ate at least 4 slices of a large pizza. This visit almost ruined our trip to Cooperstown. It had been such an expected highlight, but now this is a crappy version of what it used to be under former management. Luckily we found another Cooperstown restaurant that satisfied us, or we wouldn't eat in town anymore. Sal's: your founder would be so sad to see what you've become. PS a full pizza charges $2.50 a slice. Your slices are $4.49. So you're ripping off your customer base. Raping your customers financially is not how you run a business.