Golden's

244 Genesee St, Utica
(315) 507-6931

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Pe Me

Best burgers in town. I mean like nothing comes close. Jeff makes other stuff too which the wife loves, but I never get past the burgers on the menu.

The good stuff: the chef and owner is a world-class chef who got tired of making hundreds of five-star meals every night, and focused his locally sourced foodie genius on the most humble of dive bar diners. He grows or forages much of what he serves, and is a damn interesting guy on top of all that.

The bad: it's SMALL. A counter that sits 8, and two small tables. Come during off hours if at all possible. But... come.

Cody Lisi

Best smash burger I've ever had.

Jennifer Sharp

No frills frilly food. Fooking delicious.

Chanyn Wise

Love this place. The house fries are some of the best I’ve ever had! Everything is delicious!

Alex Bennett

Nice little homey place. It was so nice to have a delicious meal after a long drive for work.

Ankita Suri

Best diner food, kindest owner, cutest corner shop. MUST SEE when visiting utica. Highly suggest getting the cannoli french toast and the full english- the sausage is to die for.

Ken Stauffer

These are the places I like to find. This little gem will not disappoint unless you want takeout, which they don’t have from what I’m told. Jeff is the owner, chef, prep guy, server and dishwasher all in one. I gave him 5 stars across the board including atmosphere. It might not be a 5 star restaurant atmosphere that you’re paying $100 a plate but it’s great for this little place.
I had breakfast here and I’ll be going back later today for lunch. To many things that I have to try in the short two days I’m in town. The food was delicious and it was like my mom or day was in the kitchen cooking it for me. This is a must try. Open Monday thru Friday 7-2. Come get you some good food cook fresh daily.

Konstantinos Plakas

Fresh breakfast. Homemade yogurt.

Jessica Hampe

Great food, good man running the place. He gets creative with his burgers and they are always worth the adventure.

A. W.

Great little place! The food had amazing flavor and great portions. The prices were very fair! Definitely recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nate Luong

From out of town working nights, and seeing a picture of the Utica burger definitely got me through the night. When I came in first thing in the morning I was nervous lunch wouldn’t be served yet but Jeff said “if you want a burger you should be able to eat a burger”definitely did not disappoint one bit, best burger I’ve had. Thanks again Mr.Golden!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeanette Machlowski

A well prepared, delicious breakfast. This place is a small diner but we really enjoyed stopping there. The omelets were so good, and I love a bit of toast with great bread and butter

Parking: There is street parking, which was a bit hard to find because there are businesses around.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Home Fries with Cheese

Anuke Rider

This is one of the best spots around his prices are amazing and the food is way too good for the price he charges. His French toast is amazing can’t wait to come back and check out his burger

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Maline

Best food spot in town good food for a good price

Bobbi Smith

Owner is the only staff and he is awesome! Highly recommend the bubble waffle, crepes, homemade sausage...heck, everything on the menu!!

Dietary restrictions: GF bubble waffle with maple syrup is the best! Get it with a side of sausage!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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