“The service and food have never disappointed. We were there last week and had a wonderful dinner. I love the options for the fish. You pick your fish, a starch and a vegetable (there are three options for each). It is outstanding. This past visit, my husband had the cornish hen and he loved it. Another great experience. Managers actually stop at your table and check in. They consistently go out of their way to say hello. It made our visit special. We will be back.“
“Doubleday never disappoints. Visits during the village and baseball off-season still provide top-not specials to go with a baseball atmosphere. You can find simple dishes as well as truly creative entries.The same servers are present year after year, and they are fantastic.“
“Our second full night in Cooperstown and we tried Mel's on 22 and so happy that we did. Our waitress was so nice and very helpful with information about places in town. I loved the chandeliers in the dining area and the local photographs. The chicken soup was very good, but the beet salad was amazing. We added blackened chicken to the beet salad and the chicken was moist and tender. We have decided to go back tomorrow for lunch. When you find something good.....stick with it.“
“We were visiting Cooperstown from Long Island and we were looking for a place for dinner.We really enjoyed this restaurant. The wings, hamburgers, and fries were delicious. Great service and a friendly staff made our dinner very enjoyable. I highly recommend it.“
“Not enough parking. Ice machine broken.Very expensive for basic accommodation but it was high season. They will wake you up at 815 with a leaf blower. In July. Not leaf season. There were no leaves to blow.It's loud. Kids clomping up the metal outside stairwell or banging on their own door with no care for others, slamming doors, etc. Lots of baseball kids in town for tournaments and it sounded like they were playing a game right next door.You do get 1 free boat ride and 1 $5 meal discount per person per night. So our family of 4 stayed 2 nights we got 8 coupons for our $650. Just one boat ride not 4 or 8 though. I go to use 5 of them, our relative joined us for dinner the first night, and the waitress takes 20 not 25 off the bill. We say what's up, and she shows me 4 coupons. I know I handed her a stack of 5 but trusted her not to screw up by accident or screw us over on purpose. Next time, show them how many you are handing them, count them in front of the server. 5 dollar lesson learned. I get back to the room and yup, there are 3 not 4 coupons left. Food was okay, you're overpaying for the location and view but this left a sour taste.325 a night with tax for a motel (I think they changed their name at some point to hotel but it is a motel) and they have to screw us over like that for 5 extra bucks?Same owners of motel and restaurant I think.I will add a star because the towels provided were some of the nicest ones I've ever had. A strange thing to ace but they did.Just admire the pictures of the lake and the orange roofs of the "hotel" and thank me if you didn't stay here.Rooms: Great towels, seemed clean, AC worked okay, small TV, fridge froze everything on a medium setting and there's no microwave. Bathroom was redone but no shelf at the pedestal sink and hair dryer very old.Walkability: Walk to the Hall of Fame“
“Don’t pass this place by! Every dish was delicious! It’s like eating in a big city restaurant with reasonable prices and super friendly service. Salmon and pork chops had great sauces and sides. Carrot cake is perfect size to share. We will definitely return - with friends and family!“
“Having been told by others to visit this diner and get their cheeseburger we made it our first stop in Cooperstown. It is a small, very quaint diner with approximately 20 seats mixed between tables and barstools. It is certainly iconic simply due to its size. We arrived at noon and were immediately greeted by Peach. I will say Peach and the chef were the only two people taking care of a Friday lunch crowd. We placed our order awaiting the arrival of our burgers. My group was blown away when the burgers arrived. Just see the picture! I’ve never seen a burger this large let alone having to try and eat it. It was impossible to fit in my already big mouth so I chose to slowly knife/fork it on the plate. The burger was tasteful, juicy, and very flavorful. The tater tots were crisp and hot.It certainly is a burger that can easily be split between diners.Our service was impeccable, quick and delivered with humor and positive interaction from Peach. She was one of the best servers I have ever encountered. You remember the fun, experienced servers who excel at their job. Peach will always be remembered by our party of four.Certainly visit this diner while in Cooperstown but be prepared to wait for a seat during their busy times. Trust me, it will be worth the wait.“
“Love this place! I got a Russian tea cake, big coconut macaroon, rainbow sprinkle cookie, and biscotti. Everything was delicious! And the staff are very sweet. Will definitely going back.One request: if you're ever considering expanding your offerings, I would love some more bread variety, esp. sourdough :)“
“Absolutely wonderful. We did have a bit of a hard time talking / hearing due to the amount of people around us. But that's on the customers, not the restaurant. The prices are a bit expensive. That being said...the dinners were absolutely amazing and delicious. We had the arugula salad and the mixed greens salad. We ordered penne carbonara with a sherry sauce that was out of this world. The other dinner was the mushroom ravioli, equally delicious. Not a huge fan of gorgonzola but it was just enough to compliment the other flavors of the dish. We each had a cocktail, pomegranate Cosmo and a dirty martini. Both done to perfection.The waitress was very knowledgeable and extremely attentive to us. And that was with a packed dining room. All in all, a great night out. Delicious food and great service. Parking was across street, short walk away. Front entry had a few small steps but also a ramp for wheelchair access. If looking for a quaint place with good food, def give this one a try.“
“Monday night.....most places were closed.Cooley's - nice pub atmosphere,1 chef working the kitchen and 1 server attending to everyone. She was running around quite a bit, yet she still had time to check-in with us to update on the food. Yes, the food took a little while, but understanding what was going on "back of the house" makes it a non-issue.I had the "Jersey burger"....?.Bottom line....If in the area, I definitely stop in again.PS - great chili......?“
“We stopped on our way back from Howe Caverns. Family of six, no problem. Service great, food fresh, a plate of homemade bread and butter to top off the great meal. I loved that it was a privately owned and operated diner. so much better than any chain. I highly recommend checking this place out.“