We were all starving after several fruitful (ha) hours of apple and raspberry picking, and the Cafe did not disappoint. The open faced apple sandwich was awesome (wish I'd gotten that instead of the chicken panini, which was still good) and most of my friends ordered that one. The best part was by far the donuts that we grabbed on the way out - at $0.50 each there's no good reason to say no!!! Delicious with cinnamon sugar and the plain is great too. The only reason this place gets 3 stars is that our waiter had a rude attitude, though other employees who helped us out were very nice and accommodating!
Review Source:Having worked at Binghamton University for three years, I can say wholeheartedly that this is the best weekend brunch spot in the area.
If you think you're up for a food challenge, try the "large stack." IF you can finish it all, you'll get a coupon for a free large stack on your next visit. Three DINNER PLATE sized pancakes and two large sausage patties later, I felt more than stuffed. I don't think I ate anything the rest of the day. When it's in season, get apples and cinnamon mixed into the pancakes. Delicious.
It's a good thing that not too many BU students know about this place yet, because it's truly a hidden gem. Don't pass it up.
I have driven the route from NYC to Buffalo via Binghamton more times than I can count. Â I mix it up and drive different ways, but unless I have a reason to be in Albany, I will drive through Binghamton at some point on the trip. Â
I usually stop once along the way to get a coffee or gas, but I rarely have a meal along the way. Â However, when I'm traveling with someone, we always stop somewhere along the way. Â That's how I found the Roscoe Diner (and their famous deep fried french toast) some time ago. Â Well, I was reading <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Froadfood.com&s=c71abc77e6e3d2572528f659eb2898ddc393005eba72281c4197cd4e3c226f89" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://roadfood.com</a> and learned of this place, with my favorite, breakfast food. Â
Thought it deserved a visit. Â Its only a few (pretty in the Spring) miles out of the way, and well worth it if you want a meal. Â On Sundays they only do breakfast, but the rest of the week they also serve lunch foods, which looked good on the menu. Â We had pancakes, which they are known for.
These are indeed large pancakes. Â No doubt about it. Â Had the short stack, and they were too much for one to eat. Â Both the bacon and the sausage served with them was terrific. Â I can understand why people love the pancakes, but I might have preferred them cooked with a little lest grease. Â
Three stars for a few reasons. Â Its a large place with some indoor and some outdoor seating. Â You seat yourself "when you see a cleared table". Â OK, fair enough. Â There was a table open, we took it (and yes, it had been cleared). Â It took a awhile, quite a while, for the server to come to take our order. Â She was charming, but clearly very very busy, so maybe they were shorthanded, I don't know. Â I felt the indoor was very kitchsy (sp?), and it really was a little much. Â They have a store you sort of have to walk through to get to the tables. Â I don't know, but it felt odd.
Another issue is, they have plenty of parking, however, its some sort of gravel dirt combo and had HUGE holes in it, really huge, the kind a wheel gets lost in no matter how slow you go. Â I was waiting to hear the bottom of my car scrape off on the edge. Â This place does a seriously brisk business, do something about the driveway and parking lot.
Such a fantastic place for a home-cooked country meal! Â Everything our party ordered from the massive pancakes (yes, they are massive) to the omlettes to the french toast was delicious and satisfying, not to mention a tremendous value. Â Makes you realized how much processed frozen cooking is going on elsewhere when you taste real homemade food. Â The setting isn't fancy but the service is prompt and friendly and the view of the farm is lovely. Â Don't miss this one, but be sure to get there early! Â Breakfast begins at 9 on Sundays, but by 8:40am there was already a line 30 people long.
Review Source:What a gem!
I just went here this morning for my friend's birthday with a few friends. Everything was right at this place. Beautiful views and a friendly dog greet you as you arrive. When you get in there is a store where you can buy anything from lip balm to gluten free cake mix. When you get to the dining area there is a sign letting you know you can choose your own table and then they will come to you.
The service was friendly, quick, and accommodating. It was really everything service should be.
They give really generous portions at very affordable prices. Nobody, besides me, finished half their plate. I had the Deluxe Oatmeal ($4.95) which was pecans, berries, and raisins with brown sugar all mixed into some nice and wholesome steel cut oats. Thankfully they make their oatmeal with water and offer you milk on the side. The oatmeal was definitely sweeter than I would prepare it, but I can indulge once in a while. I love texture and really enjoyed the crunchy pecans for some contrast.
Our waiter picked up that there were some veggie folk at the table and before I even ordered he warned that if anyone was a vegan that the has browns were made with butter. I knew right away I would have no trouble with my vegan requests. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals a lot.
After our meal we looked at the store for a bit and then checked out some of the animals that were on the farm. We met a sheep, a goat, two donkeys, and a pig. The goat really liked us and we posed for a picture together!
Basically, I definitely suggest this place. Really nice warm atmosphere, really good affordable prices. I'll be back with friends.
We were looking for a place for Sunday Breakfast when my Mother recommended the Apple Dumpling Cafe.
First of all we were glad to gave a GPS direct us here as it is off the beaten path. Not so far off that the roads were bad but but I'm sure they don't get much drive by traffic.
Having said that the place was packed by 10 a.m. on Sunday morning with people that looked like they were locals. Our wait was a very reasonable 10-15 minutes.
This place is a local version of Cracker Barrel with food and gifts
Awesome little hidden gem of a place up near the Greater Binghamton Airport. Great atmosphere, friendly folks, and tasty food. The pancakes and sausage I had were delicious.
One word of note for newbies: there are two distinct lines for seating, one inside and one outside. If you want an outdoor table (which I recommend) wait in the outside line, otherwise head inside and get your name on the list with the host/hostess.
Anytime you drive through the middle of nowhere early on a Sunday morning and have to wait in line for a table, you know you've gotta be in a good place. Highly recommended.
After reading the other reviews here, I decided to give the Apple Dumpling Cafe a try. Â The Cafe is nestled within the store at the Apple Hills orchard, which features plenty of items like locally made cheeses, jams/jellies/relishes, homemade desserts, and country crafts/gifts, oh and apples of course. Â The cafe consists of green patio furniture set up on a concrete floor, but the charm of the surrounding store definitely offsets the humble furnishings.
I had a good feeling when I walked up to the storefront and I was greeted by a giant farm cat and an ornery old dog. Â The friendly server brought me a coffee immediately (which was quite good by restaurant standards), and within a couple of minutes I had my french toast and sausages. Â The french toast is the best I've had in the local area. Â They make it with thick slices of their own homemade bread, and it's served with powdered sugar and pure maple syrup.
Even though this is located about 10 minutes north of Bing/JC, there still was a steady crowd coming in for breakfast on a random Tuesday morning as I left. Â There also were people coming in to grab donuts and takeout pastries as well. Â For the same price as Denny's or Cracker Barrel, you can get a far superior "homemade" meal, and pick up some unique items to take home as well. Â I am planning on returning for their lunch menu sometime soon, and I will definitely take all of my out-of-town guests here for a great, cheap breakfast (and a nice slice of "local flavor").
Apple Dumpling Cafe is the completely unpretentious version of Blue Hill Cafe in Westchester. Â Set 15 minutes out of the gritty storefronts of JC and Bing, Apple Hills Farm sits atop a hill among beautiful, rolling farmland replete with horses and swaying fields of country goodness. Â
My friend and I discovered Apple Dumpling our senior year and became lunch regulars. Â Practically everything (save the potato chips) is homemade-- from the bread to the soups to the desserts. Â On this occasion, we tried two of the soups. Â Cheesy broccoli was, thankfully, not bright yellow, but rather a mellow, pale shade full of soft, flavorful broccoli, but kielbasa and kraut soup was a tad bland. Â The sandwiches come on thick hunks of 7 grain, white, or rye bread, accompanied, if you're smart, by their own cheese (must be melty) and ham, bacon, veggies, chicken, or a plethora of other fillings. Â Macaroni salad and cole slaw are homemade and also delicious. Â (Apple sauce, in season, is obviously a must). Â
We ordered a sampler of different desserts, a real mixed bag from the disappointing praline ice cream pie (frozen icy solid to the point of being almost inedible) and overly sweet peanut butter and jelly pie (really too rich after such a rich lunch) to the pearly rice pudding (perfect) and raspberry brownie sundae (wait till the berries are in season). Â
The store has adorable, hokey lawn ornaments and other assorted tchotchkes, in addition to their own canned goods and loose spices. Â I actually don't think I ever picked here, but would definitely try. Â Perfect for families or a respite from the drudgery of dreary Bing.
Based on the suggestion of a fellow yelper, I decided to take the epic journey outside the protective walls of binghamton and venture forth into the wilderness of Upstate New York. Yes it was snowing, but the famed lore of fresh donuts, coffee, and supreme breakfast kept my spirits high. Yes, I got completely lost on back roads, fishtailed on slush, and couldn't see out of my frosted windshield, but this is what epic breakfast adventures are about.
So when we walked through the front door of the restaurant/gift shop, we were a little dissapointed. The cafe consists of plastic tables/chairs on a concrete floor, sharing the space with a gift shop. I don't mean to knock the setup, but it wasn't what I was expecting. But we sat down, relaxed. Had some excellent coffee and hot chocolate. And began the eating portion of our adventure.
I ordered the short stack of pancakes, and let me tell you, I have never been served pancakes that were LARGER THAN THE WIDTH OF MY PLATE! That's right. We're taking 14 inches in diameter here. There was no place to put my sausage patties, so they were put on top. Â That's a lot of pancake for $3.75. I ate maybe 1/8th of it, but it was fluffy and delicious. My wife enjoyed her omlete, so cheers for that.
We will definitely go back during the fall and apple picking season. The apple dumpling cafe is located on the main area of the Apple Hills apple orchard. The cafe is better suited for apple picking and summer sight seeing. Driving through snow storms on cold january mornings isn't quite worth doing to eat here, but if you're up for an adventure, try it.
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