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Food scene
These are all places WE GO to and know you will enjoy. Find something new? Let us know so we can add it here, too. Thank you.
This place has been around for three generations. Great grandpa made this chicken that everyone wanted. Eventually it became this go to restaurant. They have fought off all expansion pressure and today it still looks much like it did at the beginning.
A must try place, I happen to think their chicken is even better as take out.
76 locals recommend
Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q
5560 NY-7This place has been around for three generations. Great grandpa made this chicken that everyone wanted. Eventually it became this go to restaurant. They have fought off all expansion pressure and today it still looks much like it did at the beginning.
A must try place, I happen to think their chicken is even better as take out.
Only made in central NYS, this slightly upside down pizza has been famous for decades. They sell more wings, try the garbage wings, then any place in New York. Great food and atmosphere.
20 locals recommend
The Depot Restaurant and Tavern
4 1/2 Railroad AveOnly made in central NYS, this slightly upside down pizza has been famous for decades. They sell more wings, try the garbage wings, then any place in New York. Great food and atmosphere.
Bocca Osteria
5438 NY-28You want great italian? You found it.
This national group of small communities made every inch of this restaurant by hand. Its beautiful. The simple food is great too. We love the Deli Rose!!
28 locals recommend
Yellow Deli
134 Main StThis national group of small communities made every inch of this restaurant by hand. Its beautiful. The simple food is great too. We love the Deli Rose!!
Ingalls Blueberry Hill farm is located 5 miles south of Cooperstown, NY. Look for a sign on State Route 28 pointing you west on Seminary Road. The blueberry field is on a 10 acre field overlooking the Susquehanna Valley and the Cooperstown Dreams Park ball fields. Blueberries are considered the ‘gold standard’ of superfoods. They are high in antioxidants have been shown to protect our bodies against diabetes, cardiovascular disease, memory loss, and cancer. Our blueberries are rain-washed and touched only by your hands. Besides the fresh air and country exercise, you get a free dose of mental health without a script. It doesn’t get much better than that!
Blueberry Hill-Ingalls
136 Seminary RdIngalls Blueberry Hill farm is located 5 miles south of Cooperstown, NY. Look for a sign on State Route 28 pointing you west on Seminary Road. The blueberry field is on a 10 acre field overlooking the Susquehanna Valley and the Cooperstown Dreams Park ball fields. Blueberries are considered the ‘gold standard’ of superfoods. They are high in antioxidants have been shown to protect our bodies against diabetes, cardiovascular disease, memory loss, and cancer. Our blueberries are rain-washed and touched only by your hands. Besides the fresh air and country exercise, you get a free dose of mental health without a script. It doesn’t get much better than that!
This spot on the lake cannot be missed for a beautiful setting. Food is just so so, but the spot is great.
42 locals recommend
Blue Mingo Grill
6098 NY-80This spot on the lake cannot be missed for a beautiful setting. Food is just so so, but the spot is great.
Considered some of best beers in the world and a historic place to visit. They often host some great music.
195 locals recommend
Brewery Ommegang
656 Co Hwy 33Considered some of best beers in the world and a historic place to visit. They often host some great music.
We all agree, some of the best food in the area and a gorgeous spot on top of it. Relaxed and full of healthy options.
46 locals recommend
Origins Cafe
558 Beaver Meadow RdWe all agree, some of the best food in the area and a gorgeous spot on top of it. Relaxed and full of healthy options.
Went here when i was a kid. Can't best the cider and fresh donuts. It's gotten a bit touristy but still a worthy stop for cider, cheese and other tasty treats.
74 locals recommend
Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
288 Goose StWent here when i was a kid. Can't best the cider and fresh donuts. It's gotten a bit touristy but still a worthy stop for cider, cheese and other tasty treats.
b side
1 Clinton Plaza DrGreat food and live music.
This has been a local stop for healthy, simple food for 50 years. The outdoor patio is a great place to watch the evening slide away.
32 locals recommend
The Autumn Cafe
244 Main StThis has been a local stop for healthy, simple food for 50 years. The outdoor patio is a great place to watch the evening slide away.
They have great ice cream, burgers and fries. A great little spot with a nice view.
9 locals recommend
Polar Bear Homemade Ice Cream & More
5212 NY-28They have great ice cream, burgers and fries. A great little spot with a nice view.
In the 70s we would all go to the original Polar Bear Ice cream. Its back with all the amazing original recipes. Hard to find better ice cream anywhere.
6 locals recommend
Adaline Ice Cream
478 Main StIn the 70s we would all go to the original Polar Bear Ice cream. Its back with all the amazing original recipes. Hard to find better ice cream anywhere.
I am trying to remember when this place wasn't open? Great soft serve, always very busy with great prices and food.
8 locals recommend
Golden Guernsey Ice Cream
15 Main StI am trying to remember when this place wasn't open? Great soft serve, always very busy with great prices and food.
UNDERCOVER EGGPLANT CO.
421 Chestnut StFantastic sandwiches. Worth a stop.
Toscana Northern Italian Grill
76 Chestnut StreetReally nice place with fabulous food.
Annutto's Farm Stand
5396 NY-7Good place for local cheese, veggies and fruit
Red Shed Brewery
709 Co Hwy 33New and very popular.
We love food, really good food, and this is the best foodie place to open in Oneonta, ever!
Dazzo's Kitchen
We love food, really good food, and this is the best foodie place to open in Oneonta, ever!
The other great restaurant in town. Wonderful Italian dishes, great service.
Toscana Northern Italian Grill
The other great restaurant in town. Wonderful Italian dishes, great service.
Simple breakfast, and not so simple. Gluten-free options too. As close as you can get to CASV
Soda Jerks
Simple breakfast, and not so simple. Gluten-free options too. As close as you can get to CASV
Sightseeing
A real gem, should not be missed. Check on what new show they have going on.
115 locals recommend
Fenimore Art Museum
5798 NY-80A real gem, should not be missed. Check on what new show they have going on.
Life as it was including buildings, dress and food. Not cheesy but a great experience.
159 locals recommend
The Farmers' Museum
5775 NY-80Life as it was including buildings, dress and food. Not cheesy but a great experience.
The magical moments of baseball that created some of your most cherished memories live on in Cooperstown every day.
275 locals recommend
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main StThe magical moments of baseball that created some of your most cherished memories live on in Cooperstown every day.
This place is historic, stunning and should not be missed. A cocktail on the back porch will not soon leave your heart or mind.
43 locals recommend
The Otesaga Resort Hotel
60 Lake StThis place is historic, stunning and should not be missed. A cocktail on the back porch will not soon leave your heart or mind.
One of the oldest in America and definitely one of the prettiest views ever.
22 locals recommend
Leatherstocking Golf Course
60 Lake StOne of the oldest in America and definitely one of the prettiest views ever.
Featured in many magazines, our friend Tim has fabulous finds you won't find just anywhere.
Northup Gallery
191 Cemetery Hill RdFeatured in many magazines, our friend Tim has fabulous finds you won't find just anywhere.
It's a fantastic little specialty soap; they make everything featuring coffee and pastries on weekends, too!
Hudson Made
354 Main StIt's a fantastic little specialty soap; they make everything featuring coffee and pastries on weekends, too!
Otego
A small village with charm, a quaint community library, Rollin' Smoke and Hudson Products store.
Regularly the prettiest small town in America. It's for good reason. Beautifully kept and so much to do. Do not miss it.
157 locals recommend
Cooperstown
Regularly the prettiest small town in America. It's for good reason. Beautifully kept and so much to do. Do not miss it.
Oneonta
A small college town, some great little food places, and art.