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!
Coffee + Breakfast
Strolling to Spot Coffee
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
Park & Elm Deli and Market: If you’re in the mood for a breakfast sandwich (or any kind of sandwich, for that matter!), the deli at Park & Elm is your place. With everything from a classic bacon, egg, and cheese on an english muffin to their New Yorker with smoked salmon and pickled onions on an everything bagel — they have you covered. Did I mention their house made baked goods?! Enjoy on the go or seated in the sunshine at one of their tables on Park Street. • parkandelm.com
Kru Coffee: A great coffee spot with a warm, cozy atmosphere. Donʼt leave without a taste of everyoneʼs favorite made from scratch bagels! • krucoffee.com
Juicin’ Jar: Perfect for a grab-and-go juice or smoothie, or stick around on their sweet patio for a fresh summer wrap. Our top picks: the Brain Boost Smoothie and every last one of their cookies and muffins - delish! • juicinjar.com
Kelly’s Roots / Jenny Jo’s Smoothies
Kelly's Roots: Their covered patio is a perfect place to relax with a smoothie or açaí bowl and just maybe some blueberry pancakes on the side. • kellysrootscafe.com
Jenny Jo’s Smoothies: A Farmers Market Favorite, Jenny Jo’s is the Saturday morning spot for your favorite smoothie — or a popsicle smoothie on a stick! Find them at the Glens Falls Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8am-noon. • facebook.com/JennyJoSmoothies
Brunch
Brunch at Park 26 at The Queensbury Hotel
Park 26 at The Queensbury Hotel: In the mood for a bigger breakfast? We love walking downtown on Sundays (or any day, for that matter!) to enjoy brunch on the Park Patio overlooking City Park. With a menu including Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast, Steak and Eggs, or a Signature Omelette — you can’t lose. • thequeensburyhotel.com
Outside dining at [farmacy]
[farmacy]: With tables lining Ridge Street in the sunshine, [farmacy] is another brunch favorite. With small plates including donut holes and loaded bacon toast, you’ll have to save room for the steak benedict and brunch chicken sandwich. Did we mention the unlimited mimosas?! • farmacygf.com
Lunch + Dinner
Dinner + Drinks at Morgan and Company
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 menu staples like steak frites and candied spare ribs - delicious. • morganrestaurant.com
Gather around the fire pit 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 and amazing menu. • thequeensburyhotel.com
Park and Elm
Park & Elm: New this year, Park & Elm has become a fan favorite with their beautiful covered patio — perfect for enjoying this season outside, rain or shine — their sunny dining room, and of course, the delicious menu. Their deviled fried oysters are an elevated take on the picnic deviled egg, and their summer classics — the burger and steak frites — are not to be missed! • parkandelm.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
The bar at Mint
Mint: A gem on Warren Street, Mint boasts a beautiful patio tucked in off the sidewalk, a gorgeous bar inside, and an amazing craft cocktail menu to boot. Paired with a menu that rotates seasonally, you’re sure to get a true farm to table experience here. • mint518.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
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
Davidson Brothers Patio / Craft on 9 entree
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 sidewalk seating, youʼll love their summer staples - burgers, bbq sandwiches, and steaks. • crafton9.com
Gourmet Cafe: Creative cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere with outdoor seating. If you like fine food and wine and a great “Pasta Night”, this is for you! downtowngourmet.com
Chips and Guac at Raul’s
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
Alif Cafe: A modern Pakistani kitchen that takes pride in making handmade traditional Pakistani food. Don’t miss their rolled ice cream, too! • alifcafeny.com
Mikado: In the mood for sushi or Hibachi? This is the place! Bonus points for their patio tucked off Glen Street — it’s a great spot to enjoy a summer night downtown. • mikadosushi-glensfalls.com
Rock Hill Bakehouse & Cafe: If youʼre looking for great vegan options, as well as amazing sandwiches and baked goods, be sure to check out Rock Hill. • rockhillbakehousecafe.com
Sweets
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
Flour Child Bakery: New on the scene this year, Flower Child is the go-to spot for baked goods, including cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pastries, and more. • theflourchildbakery.com
Drink
Common Roots / Mean Max
Mean Max: Specializing in richly crafted hand-made 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 South Glens Falls, the Taproom and Biergarten at Common Roots are a summer evening favorite, with red Adirondack chairs surrounding fire pits and string lights overhead. Enjoy a craft brew alongside one of their awesome sandwiches or burgers — the fried chicken is a top pick! • 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
Summer Events: We are so lucky to be able to enjoy a full itinerary of events downtown during the summer, from Take a Bite on Wednesdays (featuring small plates of favorite meals from local restaurants), to Friday night Movies in City Park under the stars. Thursdays bring the Food Truck Corral at The Shirt Factory, and on Friday evenings, you can find a Summer Concert Series in Crandall Park. And on Saturday morning, you can bet you'll find us at the Farmers Market in the Pavilion downtown, which runs from 8am-noon.
The Hyde Collection / The Park Theater
Enjoy the Arts: Glens Falls boasts a vibrant arts district, including these favorites:
Adirondack Theatre Festival: Enjoy professional summer theatre right here in Glens Falls. Shows run from June through August. • atfestival.org
The Park Theater: Concerts, performances, and more - for the latest, go to parktheatergf.com
World Awareness Children’s Museum: Offering summer camp and programming for the kiddos. • worldchildrensmuseum.org
Chapman Museum: If you’re interested in the history of the Glens Falls region, this is your place. Exhibits, walking tours of downtown, and more. chapmanmuseum.org
Hyde Collection: With a fine art collection that rivals that of most major metropolitan areas, including works by Rembrandt and Pablo Picasso, there’s always something to see at The Hyde. • hydecollection.org
The Wood Theater: Concerts, performances, and more. • woodtheater.org
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!
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!
Sneak in a Little Work: If you must work while you’re in town, there’s no better place than WorkSmart. They offer a drop-in pass for the day, so you can get your work done in a quiet, beautiful setting, and get back out there to enjoy the city. • worksmartgf.com
*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!
Where to begin?! Head to Rude Betty for unique finds and gifts , Fountain Square Outfitters for Patagonia and outdoor gear, Minky Mink for curated fashion favorites like Free People and Hudson Jeans, 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, J. Reid for the best in menswear, grow for the best of everything for kiddos, Brows by Nikari and 518 Beauty Room, and Studio Elements for all of your beauty needs, and so much more!
