Start your day out right with BREAKFAST in the Cooperstown area!

One of the most favorable elements of “America’s Most Perfect Village” is its community of privately-own businesses – your mom & pop shops, if you will. Cooperstown itself has very few corporate establishments and the nearby towns aren’t much different. Small cafes and diners are often where the locals like to fuel up for the day ahead. Here’s a list of some of our favorite breakfast joints, join us!

  • Cassidy’s Diner, Richfield Springs, Menu
    • Classic menu, classic staff and a classic atmosphere. When a diner comes to your mind, you must be thinking about Cassidy’s.
    • Big portions, classic diner bar, indoor seating area, traditional American breakfast
    • Free on-site parking
    • Create your own omelet
  • Cooperstown Diner, Cooperstown, Menu
    • One of the most “Instagrammable” spots in town; perhaps because the burgers are almost larger than the diner itself!
    • Quaint, indoor seating area plus couple outside tables. Traditional American breakfast, served all day.
    • Village of Cooperstown seasonally, metered street parking or Doubleday Parking Lot
    • Try their Short Stack Pancakes
  • Donna’s Home Treats, Unadilla, Menu
    • This coffee shop is made to bring people together. Whether it is enjoying scones or pies on the front lawn or typing away on your computer with a coffee in hand, the local stop has a place for you.
    • Healthy portions, limited indoor and outdoor seating, coffee shop
    • Free, Main Street parking or there is a free, community lot in the back
    • Try the Pastry of the Day
  • Doubleday Cafe, Cooperstown, Menu
    • Just steps away from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Doubleday Cafe is a great way to kick off your Main Street adventure. Enjoy a family breakfast the classic, American way.
    • Healthy portions, large seating area, traditional American breakfast with a full bar available. Waitstaff t-shirts read “Cooperstown, NY. A drinking town with a baseball problem”.
    • Village of Cooperstown seasonally, metered street parking or Doubleday Parking Lot
    • Try an omelet and their homemade desserts
  • Five Kids Bakehouse, Gilbertsville, Menu  
    • Experience a hobby-turned-business. All breads and pastries are hand-made and they source as many local ingredients as possible.
    • A la carte breads, pastries and sweet treats with fresh coffee.
    • Free, Main Street parking
    • Try the Potato Boureka
  • Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard, Fly Creek, Menu
    • Seasonally, you can start your morning at The Snack Barn as early as 9am. The Fly Creek Cider Mill offers a variety of goodies baked on-site.
    • Large outdoor seating area, small children entertainment, cider mill attraction and retail experience.
    • Free, parking area just across the street and a few on-site
    • A colossal cinnamon bun and a package of Cider Mill Doughnuts with cinnamon sugar for the road
  • Jackie’s Restaurant, Milford, Menu
    • “Don’t get angry at home, get fed up at Jackie’s.” The friendly staff of treats every guest like a family member.
    • Big portions, large indoor seating area, traditional American breakfast
    • Free, on-site parking
    • Try Mickey Mouse or Porky Pig Pancakes with real syrup
  • Jive Cafe, Cooperstown, Menu
    • Breakfast is served all day at the Jive. The friendly staff are all certified to deal with your “before-morning-coffee-look” and always offer excellent service.
    • Great coffee, made-to-order breakfast for those on the go
    • Free, on-site parking
    • Try the Jivin’ Egg Sandwich
  • Latte Lounge, Oneonta, Menu
    • The fast paced coffee shop is great for on-the-go orders and meetups with friends, located in the heart of Oneonta’s Main Street.
    • Healthy portions, limited indoor and outdoor seating, coffee shop
    • Oneonta City parking (mind the meters) or one block up on Dietz Street is the Dietz & Wall Parking Lot
    • Try the Lizard Fitness Sandwich
  • Schneider's Bakery, Cooperstown, (Sorry, no online menu available, you ‘ll have to just stop in!)
    • Sweeten your morning with dessert first! For many, a trip to Cooperstown is not complete without a stop into the bakery.
    • There’s often standing room only in the summer months – but well worth the wait!
    • Village of Cooperstown seasonally, metered street parking or Doubleday Parking Lot
    • Try a cinnamon bun!
  • Southside Diner & Grill, Oneonta, Menu
    • A fall favorite for the whole family! Enjoy a locally harvested and made breakfast right at the cider mill. Apples, donuts, jams and more are available to snack on!
    • Small portions, outdoor seating, cider mill
    • Free, on-site parking
    • Try their breakfast bowls and sweet specials!
  • Stagecoach Coffee, Cooperstown, Menu
    • Many locals start their days with a stop into Stagecoach. Small batches of coffee are brewed throughout the day for guaranteed freshness.
    • Healthy portions, limited indoor and outdoor seating, coffee shop
    • Village of Cooperstown seasonally, metered street parking
    • Try “The Ultimate” Bagel
  • Sunflower Cafe, Springfield, Menu
    • Sunflower Cafe is an April through October rural delight, located not far from The Glimmerglass Festival. The friendly environment and fresh food are a sweet reminder of summertime.
    • Healthy portions, limited indoor and outdoor seating, coffee shop.
    • Free, on-site parking
    • Try their breakfast sandwiches
  • Tally-Ho Restaurant, Richfield Springs, Menu
    • Your coffee cup will never be dry! The staff is friendly and attentive. The food is always made for you and your liking.
    • Big portions, large indoor seating area, traditional American breakfast
    • Free, on-site parking
    • Try their homemade muffins
  • The Hartwick Restaurant, Hartwick, Menu
    • A local Italian-American Restaurant that always puts their guests and homemade meals first!
    • Big portions, indoor seating area, traditional American breakfast
    • Free, on-site parking
    • Try the French Toast with Cinnamon
  • The Hogans Cafe, Cherry Valley, Menu 
    • Tucked away in the trees, The Hogans Café can be described as a hidden gem in this area. Located “just over the hill” from Otsego Lake, the cozy atmosphere is guaranteed to make you feel right at home.
    • Big portions, indoor & outdoor seating areas, traditional American breakfast menu as well as Lunch and Dinner.
    • Free, on-site parking
    • Big appetite? Try Mike’s Platter!
  • The Unadilla Diner, Unadilla, Menu
    • The first word to come to mind is nostalgia. This restaurant has old-fashioned decor, incredible hospitality and large, tasty meals.
    • Big portions, large indoor seating area, traditional American breakfast
    • Free, Main Street parking
    • Try the Big Bistro Breakfast
  • Yellow Deli, Oneonta Menu
    • A friendly restaurant that welcomes each guest in like they’re family. The staff is willing to accommodate each, individual to provide a comforting experience. Yellow Deli’s “Special Sauces” on sandwiches, brings their meals to the next level.
    • Healthy portions, unique and rustic large indoor and limited outdoor seating area, sandwich shop
    • Oneonta City parking (mind the meters)
    • Try The Breakfast Sandwich

 

Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast, a family meal, a quick pick-me-up, or a place to do some remote work, Otsego County has plenty of options. Enjoy breakfast classics or a variety of chef-made specials throughout your stay!