Greetings from Glens Falls! It’s summer in Hometown USA and there’s no place else we’d rather be. Neighbors gather on their front porches, couples bike to the Saturday Farmers Market, and families picnic in City Park. Summer nights are spent walking downtown, enjoying drinks on the patios of favorite restaurants, and listening to the sounds of live music floating through the air from different venues in the city. It’s summer Americana at its finest - and this summer, we’d love it if you joined us! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorites, and hope you’ll make the trip to Glens Falls this summer to eat, drink, shop, and play in Hometown USA. Off we go!
Please help us keep our community healthy and open for business. When visiting, please maintain social distance, wear a mask, and follow local guidelines. Thank you! See you soon!
Extra! Extra! We’re excited to have partnered with Manchester Media to offer this guide in print as part of their annual Summer Guide! Over 10,000 copies of this free publication are on newstands throughout Washington County, the VT Lakes Region and Glens Falls. Thank you to our friends at Manchester Media!
COFFEE + BREAKFAST
Spot Coffee: You canʼt go wrong with a coffee from Spot, best enjoyed on the little bistro tables set up out front. We love walking down here first thing in the morning on weekends and watching the city wake up. • spotcoffee.com
Strolling to Spot Coffee
Fresh ADK: A weekend favorite, we love grabbing breakfast on their sidewalk patio after the Farmers Market. Tons of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options make this a hit for everyone. • freshadk.com
Juicin’ Jar: Perfect for a grab-and-go juice or smoothie, or stick around on their sweet patio for a fresh summer salad. Our top picks: the Berry Bliss Smoothie and every last one of their cookies and muffins - delish! • juicinjar.com
Kelly's Roots: Their covered patio is a perfect place to relax on weekends with a smoothie or açaí bowl and just maybe some blueberry pancakes on the side. • kellysrootscafe.com
Kelly’s Roots / Juicin’ Jar
Spektor: A great coffee spot with a warm, cozy atmosphere. Donʼt leave without a taste of every- oneʼs favorite - the Avocado Smash! • spektorcoffee.com
Rachel’s Cafe & Spice Company: Come for the spices, stay for breakfast (and a malasada!). • rachelsspicecompany.com
In the mood for a great diner? Try local favorites Sam’s Diner and “Poopie’s” DiManno’s Lunch! • poopiedimannos.com
LUNCH + DINNER
Summer at Morgan and Company Restaurant
Morgan and Company: Between their beautiful hardwood porch and their stone patio surrounded by blooms, you just can't beat this summer atmosphere! Not to mention seasonal menu staples like lobster rolls and fried chicken - delicious. • morganrestaurant.com
Drinks on the Park Patio at The Queensbury Hotel
Park Patio & Courtyard at The Queensbury Hotel: Overlooking beautiful City Park, this is a great spot to eat, drink, and relax in the evening while enjoying their outdoor fire pits. Don't miss the Park Patio Summer Music Series on Wednesdays from 4-8pm • thequeensburyhotel.com
A peek into the patio at Doc’s Restaurant
Doc’s Restaurant: A delightful patio, complete with string lights overhead and live music in the air - Docʼs feels like a private oasis in the little city. Light summer salads and fresh fish are among our favorites here. • docsgf.com
[farmacy]: With the Chefʼs friendly faces waving you in through the window from their open kitchen, youʼll love the atmosphere here as much as the awesome food. With an ever changing menu, we always leave with a new favorite. • farmacygf.com
Radici: Home to our favorite summer salad (the beefsteak tomato and avocado salad!), you canʼt go wrong here with a fantastic variety of small plates and amazing homemade pasta. • radicikitchen.com
[farmacy] / Radici
Talk of the Town: If youʼre in the mood for pizza, this is the place. A hometown favorite! talkofthetownpizzeria.com
Downtown City Tavern: A go-to for pizza and benders, DTCT is also a favorite spot for craft beer. You're sure to find a brew that fits the bill from their huge selection. Bonus points for their sunny patio! And check out their sister restaurant, Downtown Social! • downtowncitytavern.com
Gourmet Cafe: Creative cuisine in a relazed atmoshpere with outdoor seating. If you like fine food and wine and a great “Pasta Night”, this is for you! downtowngourmet.com
Davidson Brothers: With a charming outdoor seating area on Glen and Exchange Streets with string lights hanging above and live music playing, Davidsons is a city staple. Grab a table on the Glen Street side and watch the world go by. • davidsonbrothers.com
Craft on 9: With an amazing selection of craft beer and cocktails and new sidewalk seating, youʼll love their summer staples - burgers, bbq sandwiches, and steaks. • crafton9.com
Davidson Brothers / Craft on 9
Raul's: Overlooking the circle downtown, Raul's has a prime sidewalk patio and the very best margaritas, chips and guac. Cheers! • raulsmexicangrill.com
Siam Thai Sushi: A go to for - you guessed it - sushi! Their namesake, Siam Thai, is always a crowd pleaser. • siamthaisushi.com
Cooper’s Cave: Craft beer, great food, and ice cream, right on the bike path. • cooperscaveale.com
If youʼre looking for great vegan options, be sure to check out Rock Hill Bakehouse & Cafe and Birch Bark Eatery! • rockhillbakehousecafe.com • birchbarkeatery.com
SWEETS
Ice Cream Window at Cooper’s Cave
Cooper’s Cave: Situated on the Warren County Bikeway, Cooperʼs Cave is a great spot to pedal for ice cream on a summer day. Grab a scoop of their homemade hard ice cream and relax under shade trees before biking home. The perfect afternoon treat! • cooperscaveale.com
Frozen Dreams: A favorite for soft ice cream in the city, their flavor calendar is always on our radar! Chocolate/peanut butter twist and raspberry chocolate twist are high on the list of family summer must haves. • frozendreams.com
Common Roots / Mean Max
Mean Max: Specializing in richly crafted handmade ales and lagers, Mean Max has an awesome patio space right on Glen Street - grab takeout from your favorite restaurant and enjoy a brew or two with a view. • meanmaxbrew.com
Common Roots: Just over the river in SGF, Common Roots is readying to open at their newly rebuilt facility as we write this. Stay tuned for updates on their site - we canʼt wait to enjoy one of our favorite drafts in their amazing new space! • commonrootsbrewing.com
Bullpen Tavern: A local favorite, The Bullpen has a sports bar atmosphere along with a full menu - you wonʼt want to miss their award winning wings! • thebullpentavern.com
Cooper’s Cave: Craft beer, great food, and ice cream, right on the bike path. • cooperscaveale.com
Covid has thrown our usual events for a loop, but keep an eye out for our Weekender posts every Thursday - we detail a few fun things you may want to add to your weekend agenda!
Summer Events: Take a Bite, a favorite summer event, has been canceled this year, but be sure to stay tuned to the Glens Falls Collaborative for the latest on any event updates. The Food Truck Corral at The Shirt Factory from 4:30-8pm is on hold until further notice - check their site for updates. And on Saturday morning, you can bet you'll find us browsing at the Farmers Market in the Pavilion downtown, which runs from 8am - noon.
Warren County Bikeway: Stretching from downtown Glens Falls all the way to Lake George, the bikeway is the perfect place to pedal in the summertime. Donʼt forget to stop off for an ice cream at Cooperʼs Cave!
Picnic in the Park: With an increase in restaurants offering takeout, itʼs the perfect time to take your meal to go for a picnic in the park - our favorites: City Park near the gazebo or Crandall Park near the pond.
Enjoy the Arts: Things are changing quickly with re-opening, so check out each of these venues for the latest on any in-person summer events:
World Awareness Children’s Museum: Offering summer camp and programming for the kiddos - worldchildrensmuseum.org
The Folk Life Center at Crandall Library: View their award-winning program and celbrating cultural traditions here and their amazing Youtube channel here.
Chapman Museum: View their collection online at chapmanmuseum.org
Hyde Collection: Current exhibits are online at hydecollection.org
Adirondack Theatre Festival: View performances from years past online via ATF On Demand: atfestival.org
The Park Theater: Concerts, performances, and more - for the latest, go to parktheatergf.com
The Wood Theater: For updates on shows and local artists, go to woodtheater.org
For more info on Glens Falls arts, visit artsdistrictofglensfalls.com
Take a Stroll: Wander the charming sidewalked neighborhoods near Crandall Park, or admire the architecture of the old lumber baronʼs mansions lining the streets downtown. For a walk in the woods try the trails in Crandall Park or Coleʼs Woods!
Where to begin? Head to Rude Betty for unique finds and gifts from favorites like Beekman 1802, Fountain Square Outfitters for Patagonia and outdoor gear, Minky Mink for curated fashion favorites like Free People and Hudson Jeans, Whisper Boutique for affordable fashion + accessories, and Lake George Olive Oil for the very best - you guessed it - olive oil and vinegar. Check out The Shirt Factory and LARAC Shop for the best from local artists, Milk + Honey for casual clothing and accessories, Finders Keepers for consignment finds, Brows by Nikari and 518 Beauty Room, and Studio Elements for all of your beauty needs, Northeastern Fine Jewelry, and so much more!
If you’re interested in learning even more about our beautiful city, please drop by our City’s website by clicking here. Thanks again for helping our community stay healthy and open for business by staying socially distant, wearing a mask, and following all local guidelines. Hope to see you soon!
