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Cottage Cafe

77 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-302-3045
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Ranked #21 of 76 restaurants in Lake Placid
Price range: €8 - €12
Cuisines: American
Good for: Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Good food, friendly service, on the lake, fair prices. Proseco for Moms as it was just aftr Mothers day.

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New York, NY
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47 reviews 47 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The restaurant is right on the water. There is outside seating but there will definately be a wait. I was there in off season and we had to sit inside. The atmosphere inside was alittle dated. Our food took awhile to arrive but the sandwiches were delicious.

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East Lyme, Connecticut
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The outdoor fire was burning, the martini was outstanding but we ordered too much food. Had melted brie with raspberries, salad with warm chicken BBQ and a wrap. The wrap came home for the next day, and was excellent. Our table sat lakeside on a deck overlooking the mirror, that they call a lake. What a wonderful spot!

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MLI, General Manager at Cottage Cafe, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for being our guest at The Cottage! We are glad that you enjoyed the food, lake and mountain views and the outdoor fire! We hope we will have the pleasure of your return! Sincerely, Carl Gronlund, General Manager Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa More

Albany
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We stopped here for lunch. The view was fantastic as was the service. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the food was average at best. My chili was bland and very under-seasoned. The menu looked great...the turkey sandwich sounded great (apples, cheddar and cranberry mayo) but it was really flavorless. There are probably much better places in the... More

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MLI, Manager at Cottage Cafe, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Thank you for being our guest at The Cottage during your recent stay in Lake Placid. I am glad that your server was attentive and friendly and you enjoyed our magnificent views. I am very sorry that you were disappointed in your meals. Most guests really enjoy our chili as it is not being too spicy and will request hot... More

Dundas, Ontario, Canada
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37 reviews 37 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We ate here after a long day skiing at Whiteface. Arrived during happy hour - talk about a "hopping place"! It was crazy - but we got a table right away and were served just about as quickly. This is not fine dining, but its not greasy pub fare either. Fairly inexpensive yet GREAT food. We shared a spinach salad... More

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Buffalo, NY
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We were able to get a great table for our lunch and the food is absolutely outstanding. Service was great. Great for children, also. Many choices. Beautiful view.

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MLI, General Manager at Cottage Cafe, responded to this review
21 March 2013

Thank you for being our guest at The Cottage! We are happy that you had a great lunch, enjoyed the table for the view and had great service! We hope you return soon! Sincerely, Carl Gronlund General Manager Mirror Lake Inn More

Cohoes
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Beautiful view. Service is ok. Food terrible. Went for a nice lunch before the drive home. We both ordered salads with grilled chicken. What arrived was salads with steaming,wet,grizzled filled pre cooked store bought chicken strips. I could not believe we were served this. I only hope the cook saw what was left of our meal. Absolutely disappointing.

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MLI, Manager at Cottage Cafe, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Thank you for being our guest at The Cottage during your recent stay in Lake Placid. I am glad you enjoyed our magnificent views. I am very sorry that we did not meet your expectations. Your server recalls asking you if everything was okay and you responding that you were full. It’s unfortunate that you didn’t let us know that... More

Rochester, NY
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

We had lunch at the Cottage Cafe on 2/23/13. The service was excellent and the pulled pork sandwich was excellent also. A little pricey at $12 for the sandwich, but it was a lot of meat so it was worth it.

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MLI, General Manager at Cottage Cafe, responded to this review
21 March 2013

Thank you for being our guest at The Cottage! We are glad that you enjoyed your lunch and the service! We look forward to having you back again soon! Sincerely, Carl Gronlund General Manager Mirror Lake Inn More

long island
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33 reviews 33 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

we always make a point to have atleast one meal at the cottage cafe. service has always been whatever the traffic will bare at the time.....if its packed, then it will take alittle longer....but we've never had a problem. my experience shows ,those complaint customers usually come in a place with a problem long before arrival. for example, when someone... More

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MLI, General Manager at Cottage Cafe, responded to this review
21 March 2013

Thank you for being our guest at The Cottage! We are glad that you make it a point to always stop by when you’re in the area! We look forward to your many returns! Sincerely, Carl Gronlund General Manager Mirror Lake Inn More

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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30 reviews 30 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Great place to chill and warm up. The food is not great but its well priced. Not many options to choose from, but service is good, although the room is pretty crowded. Sit near the windows and have yourself a couple drinks nothing else really matters.

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