Gourmet Cafe — Restaurant in City of Glens Falls

During the LARAC festival I came to the restaurant for lunch with a developmentally disabled companion. We were greeted warmly and the server really took the time to talk to my companion who was enthusiastically sharing that it was their first time there. The server assured us that it would not be our last. On a very busy day the food was remarkably delivered promptly and with a smile of kindness. The food was enjoyable and as a vegan the Mediterranean salad was the best I've had in the Glens Falls area and at a fraction of the price compared to all other establishments in the area. As lunch was cleared my companion stated to the server they were right - we will be back LOTS! :-) What really warmed my heart and made me a forever fan of this place was when I had to use the rest room my companion was nervous about being left alone in their wheelchair. To which the staff noticed, in spite of clearly being straight out serving others with the same charm, told my dining guest that they could hang out and talk to them while I was away. When I returned shortly thereafter my companion was talking to the staff as if they were old friends. It is so refreshing to find value, quality, pride in products and best of all served up with a heaping helping...

​I discovered the Gourmet Cafe on a quiet evening as the hostess was placing the menu board outside. The dining room was simple and unpretentious, giving off a pleasant, personal feel. The experience started with a warm welcome from the server, Mandy, who personally recommended a Pinot Grigio for my meal—a fantastic touch for someone exploring wine pairings.

​Mandy was equally impressive: wonderfully attentive, composed, and friendly. ​I ordered a half portion of the Penne alla vodka with chicken, which was generous enough to be a full meal. It arrived with perfectly toasted garlic bread and had a lovely aroma. The dish delivered on every level: the pasta had a great bite, the sauce was tangy (thanks to the sun-dried tomatoes) and creamy, and the chicken was incredibly tender. The owner's wine recommendation was spot on, as the Pinot Grigio enhanced the creaminess of the sauce beautifully.

​It was the kind of meal that makes you lean back in your seat to savor every bite. While a few stray flies were near my table by the door, it was a minor note in a delicious and pleasant experience. Learning it's a 'mom-and-pop' operation made perfect sense given the personal service and neighborhood feel....

After hearing raving reviews about Gourmet Cafe, we decided to stop in last night for dessert after dinner in town. Upon arrival, we were greeted right away and sat distanced appropriately from other tables, yet not by ourselves. It was just two of us, while a small party (6 or so people) was going on. That didn’t stop Sarah, our amazing server, from providing wonderful service though! She was very attentive and made suggestions on the dessert menu for us. The desserts were absolutely outstanding! We had a white chocolate pumpkin cheesecake and a vanilla cheesecake with fresh strawberry purée. We didn’t even know until after finishing them both that they were Gluten Free! I’ve never had a GF dessert that tasted so much like a “traditional” dessert! The house-made graham cracker crust was out of this world! This was our first time at Gourmet Cafe, so Sarah happily explained the weekly specials to us and gave us a menu to browse. We can’t wait to go back soon! Thank you to Gourmet Cafe for such a...