Cafes near Chatham

“Five of us celebrated a birthday at Fork & Whisk yesterday, and we loved it. Three of us are repeat customers, and two were introduced. They also plan to return with others. The service was accommodating, friendly, and fun! The menu offered so many delicious choices. My favorite is the Tuscan beans and greens; however, I sampled all the others from my generous friends. I highly recommend you go there for a delightful gastronomical experience!“

“For the sake of full disclosure I’ve worked with the owners for over twenty years in the television industry. They have brought the same dedication and amazing attention to detail that has resulted in their tremendously successful careers, to their wonderful new restaurant. They have thought of EVERY detail from the whimsical videos playing in the rest rooms to the sugar cubes for your espresso... they have missed nothing. The menu is inventive and perfectly executed... Watermelon Gazpacho?! Whoa! The unique presentation of the Calamari appetizer was wonderful. Bouillabaisse?! You don’t find that as the seafood option very often... what a treat. Others in my group enjoyed perfectly cooked steaks and the slightly smoky Mac & Cheese. Of course the cheese plates are spectacular. This is one of those meals you won’t forget! But wait did I mention the speakeasy downstairs? The perfectly appointed room features an amazing menu of craft cocktails AND six draft beers to choose from... including Ommegang Rare Vos... you simply don’t find that on tap anywhere!! Finally a word about the service. It was impeccable, perfectly attentive without being stuffy. Chris and Ellen have created a destination restaurant!“

“Great, food great service friendly people food is tasty one of the best one in Columbia County“

“Wine-tasting buddy, Marji, and I often grab a sandwich and head up to Furnace Brook Winery to enjoy sipping and sitting (either in their screened gazebo overlooking the orchard or in front of their huge stone fireplace). We FINALLY hit a day when Ben's was open, as we'd been wanting to try it but not hitting its open days (Thursday - Sunday, catering to the weekend City crowd). Menu, which changes regularly, is printed on blackboards high on the wall; there are a few small tables for eating in, and at least one table outside for nice weather. Staff was courteous and knowledgeable. We both selected the open-faced smoked salmon sandwich and a cookie and headed up to the winery. One bite and we were sold! I don't recall what the bread was, but it was grainy and tasty. Cream cheese was nicely flavored with fresh garlic and chives (I think) and complemented the smoked salmon perfectly. Fresh, homemade baked goods are local, but not theirs - cookies were yummy. Ben's will definitely be our go-to for a pick-up lunch on the way to the winery - as long as our schedules coincide! A nice addition to Chatham's several small restaurants.“

“THE BREAD IS AMAZING!!!!!“

“Great selection of local goods. Fresh seasonal produce. Local made bread, cookies, and other treats!“

“They have the best banana bread here! Highly recommend. It unbelievably delicious! I got one of the salads. It was sooo fresh and nice. I really liked it. Want to go back to try more stuff there :) They have nice outside seating for good weather days!“

“We had our family Thanksgiving meal here today. Everything was perfect! The restaurant was very cozy, the service was fantastic and the food was very good! The baklava was incredible! Well done, Whitestone owners and staff!“

“We happened to be traveling in the area and found the diner online. We popped in and we were blown away. The atmosphere was so clean and pleasant. The waitresses were sweet and attentive. The food was delicious and extremely reasonably priced. Even though it's an hour and a half away from us we plan on going there again soon. It's worth the drive!!!“

“We just had a GREAT meal we had ordered for Christmas. Enchiladas, beans, rice, chips, pico…..everything was fantastic. I love this restaurant and can’t wait to eat the leftovers.“