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Need to be patient since it's a boutique, but well worth it! Had pastry in the car ride home and, so freaking good. We ended up ordering breakfast in and pastry take out. One Yelper said: “We were on a short road trip and found this gem. Wisk Baking Company, which has another location in Old Forge, specializes in pastries that are made right in-house as well as breakfast and lunch options.Īmong some of the most mentioned dishes on Yelp are avocado toast, banana foster French toast, breakfast burrito and classic turkey sandwich. Located in a picturesque space in downtown Utica, Wisk Baking Company offers breakfast, lunch, coffee and pastries. The business was established in 2014 as a startup called Bite Bakery and Café and opened a physical location in Franklin Square a year later. The place itself is very small and more of a diner so don't recommend large party gatherings. Golden’s also offers soups and yogurt bowls.Īn online user said: “Awesome burgers! Best in Utica. Yelpers mention the smash burger, sausage omelets and crepes as some of their favorites. The small café in downtown Utica offers breakfast and lunch options, and it is well known for its burgers. Happy to support this wonderful small business.” Hope they can have a few tables outdoors when it warms up a bit. There are about 8-10 spots for dining inside.

We took our lunch to go and appreciate the eco friendly container. I also had the tomato basil soup which was delicious. The meal came with homemade chips and a delightful tabbouleh side salad (apples& raisins). One online reviewer said: “Sweet spot definitely worth the stop! We enjoyed the fresh roasted turkey club on toasted sourdough bread with a tasty siracha/mayo dressing. Some of the most mentioned dishes on Yelp include sirloin, pantry salad and the Utica Club sandwich. While the space inside is limited, Pantry 284 has a wide variety of sandwiches and soups and in the summer. You can’t miss this family-owned restaurant on Genesee Street as it is in a recognizable white brick building. According to the website, the restaurant’s goal is to be a movement of change for customers to experience the “development and celebration of Upstate New York’s progress in agriculture and small business.”Ī reviewer said: “Let me start with WOW! This place is a hidden gem, farm to table fresh, flavorfully seasoned, cooked to perfection! The staff is on point and Stephanie and her crew are wonderful bar tenders! Can't wait to eat here again! Kudos to the chef!” Some of Yelpers favorite dishes include smoked beef rib pierogi, charred carrots, Berkshire pork chop or braised pork belly.Ĭhefs JD Smith and Vincent Petronio created Motus in the fall of 2017 after working together at Tailor and The Cook. This restaurant and gastropub offers new American cuisine, and it’s located on Genesee Street. Motus takes its name from Latin, meaning movement, progress, passion, revolt, according to the website. Buy the Jumbo Pie because you'll want more the next day anyway.

Such a crunchy crust and roasty tomato and cheese taste. Oh my gosh! Ask for it 'Well Done' because it just wants to be that way.

Also known as tomato pie maybe, but they call it UpsideDown. The restaurant also has fish on Fridays.Īn online review said: “Jonnys Upside Down Pizza is my new favorite food. Some of the Yelpers’ favorites include hand-tossed cheese pizza, Jonny’s Upside Down or tomato pie, the Buffalo chicken pizza or traditional chicken riggies. From the sauces to the pizza dough, the restaurant makes it all homemade.

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Established in June 2015, the restaurant offers traditional New York hand-tossed thin crust pizza and a full Italian menu. Utica has numerous pizza places, but the one that hits the spot for Yelpers is Jonny’s Pizza. Here's what to expectĭining: Terrace Café at Munson-Williams a 'happy surprise' Saturday and Sundayīusiness: Stathis Greek restaurant to open second location in Rome. As good as dining gets in Utica, The Tailor sets new benchmarks in friendliness, culinary artistry and such a range of tastes.” Indicating an interest in Finger Lakes wineries started a conversation about several types of wines and a tasting of one that neither of us had ever had but will not forget. The menu was filled with competing dishes and our choices were picked to our tastes the meals were the best we have had in years but, if possible, the service was even better. One Yelper said: “Resumed going out after the latest pandemic wave and walking into this fine restaurant was like entering another dimension. The most mentioned dishes on Yelp were pan-seared scallops, beet risotto, rainbow trout or filet-mignon.Ĭhildhood friends Chris Talgo and Tim Hardiman created the restaurant in 2012, a combination of their passions for “great local food and drink, sustainable business and improving the community,” according to their website.