Jerry A
I can’t tell you what you’re missing until you step in to get a feel and taste. It’s a small joint and and this guy engages in conversation, makes your meal in front of you, and you get to enjoy the the experience. Definitely a place I’d go for lunch if you need a new spot, or every Tuesday kinda place. Love this place and the pic is a Utica Burger with garlic fries
… moreAdrian Enscoe
This place is great! Owner/operator is a cool and kind cat, a retired chef with lots of great stories if you ask him. He slings delicious eggs and will get you in and out quickly if you need it! The atmosphere of this little triangular hole in the wall diner is, true to form, golden.
… moreStacey Mae
Golden’s is a favorite spot for a classic diner vibe.
In addition to the atmosphere, the owner cooks food on the spot and with great intention and passion.
For example, yogurt is homemade, pickled ramps foraged locally show up in a simple tomato salad side with smoked gouda. It’s the attention to detail that sets Golden’s apart from many businesses today.
It’s hard not to be present with what you’re eating, which makes for a Golden experience (pun-intended ).
… moreVincent
10 out of 10! Stopped by this charming small corner spot for breakfast! I had the corn bread bubble waffle with NY pure maple syrup and a side of bacon. It was so DELICIOUS! The owner, Jeff, is friendly and cooks right on the spot for you. The menu is straightforward yet thoughtful featuring different daily specials. Was visiting for work and discovered it on my last day, bummed I didn’t find it sooner because I would have come here every morning.
… moreSarah Lehman
Classic diner greasy spoon type of food. It’s a one man show with only the chef there. Amazing and delicious food and I thought the corn bubble waffles were fantastic. Never had them before and I think it’s a new favorite now.
… moreLogan Lamp
This guy can cook, incredible food thats well priced and with near no wait time. A real hole in the wall, great atmosphere that I highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. Will be going back again and again
… moreJoe L
Amazing food with great creativity. Self serve coffee and a cheese/sausage omelette cooked perfectly. Trained chef working behind the counter.
… moreJosh S
Stopped in for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the special of the day. Will have to return to try all the other things on the menu
… moreAdam Faragalli
Amazing french toast with eggs and sausage. Would come back. Friendly owner/chef, and good coffee, also good value.
… morePe 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.
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