Hitching Post

It's not a date spot (unless you want to play some pool or Ms Pac Man and drink cold beer), it's not a brew pub (but they have a delicious and eclectic beer menu), and it's not an ambiance-centric space (but yet, it actually IS!). You see, the Hitching Post has a lot of not's that can be attributed to it, but that's not (lol) the point of this place. It's what it IS that's important. And what it is, is exactly what a tired traveler driving from Michigan back to NYC wants--smack dab in the middle of the journey (actually a little closer to NYC, miles-wise, but who's counting)!

The 2 times I experienced the Hitching Post were on the aforementioned drives. The first time stumbling upon it was a welcomed "fluke," but the second time (this past weekend), based on my first visit, it had become my destination, and rightfully so. Sure the bartender takes your food order, and the hum of the lights from the take-out-beer-coolers that make up the back wall of the bar area are not "ideal lighting;" and it's noisy, and it's vibe-y, and it can possibly be a little intimidating at first, but DAMN... IF THIS PLACE DOESN'T HAVE THE BEST WINGS I HAVE EVER EATEN THEN I HAVE NEVER EATEN THEM AT ALL.

Do yourself a favor and stop in here the next time you are driving east or west along I80, stay at the Best Western (practically next door), and order a cold beer and the hot wings with garlic and butter sauce--the others are good, but this is the money-maker.

I really wouldn't give this place a one star, the waiter was the bartender and didn't want to wait on us.  The food took forever and don't get the crab cake, it was disgusting!!!

If you're looking for a down to earth friendly bar w/good food this is the place. It's not fancy but has excellent wings and crab legs. We go there a couple times a month. Definitely a diamond in the rough.