HardBall Café
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I stayed at the Railroad Inn and they suggested this place to eat. Since the hotel was great, clean, and very friendly , I trusted their recommendation. I suggested it to my family who were staying at different places. We all went to eat and the food was absolutely horrible and high priced. I ordered the all year Thanksgiving sandwich, which was $23 and it said fresh roasted turkey which I assume with the name of the sandwich is Thanksgiving type turkey and not deli meat. I specifically...read full review
While its a very convenient place to dine will walking around cooperstown, the price of food on this menu was highway robbery. 23$ for a small burger and fries?! Yikes! Better to take a drive for your meal.
Food was no where near what it should have been for the price. Who serves a grilled chicken sandwich with no condiments on a Kaiser roll? Why does it take 2 attempts to get hot food? Server was good very friendly
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 6PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 6PM |
HardBall Café is a popular destination in Cooperstown, known for its great atmosphere and delicious food. The restaurant is welcoming to large groups, including baseball teams, and provides excellent service alongside a large menu. Prices remain reasonable, and there are plenty of parking spots available. The café is also kid-friendly, featuring an amazing selection on the children's menu. Wheelchair accessibility is easy. Recent reviews highlight a remarkable experience, with one customer raving about the pretzels and the attentive service, especially from bartender Sarah and waitress Megan, who made guests feel like family. While the service may be a bit slow during busy times, it is generally very accommodating. The Bambino Burger, made with local cheddar and served with fries, is noted for its juicy quality. Despite some earlier reports of a decline in quality, HardBall Café continues to be a recommended spot for visitors in Cooperstown, especially for those attending baseball tournaments.