Creekside Diner — Restaurant in Town of Newark Valley

We came here based on reviews and interest in trying local flavors. The restaurant itself is very cute, but very small, and is definitely a “local diner”. When we arrived it was very crowded (which is not a bad thing) as it means that people like it and it has a good following. There’s definitely a small-town atmosphere as it was clear that the place was full of regulars and people were very comfortable to spend their time drinking coffee and chatting with one another. This does however, make it harder to get seating so please be aware but you also have the ability to enjoy the same privilege once you sit. The staff is small so it can take a bit to order and there’s only one cook so patience is important but the staff is friendly. The food is a standard upstate fair but very reasonably priced. They do accept credit cards but there’s an additional 4% fee for the service that is becoming more common in...

I got breakfast and it was pretty good! Potatoes were a little overcooked but that's probably just personal preference. French toast is really good. The best part was the pumpkin roll though. Brought a slice home to eat the next day too and it was absolutely stellar. Employees are really nice and friendly, like to joke and make you feel like a person and not just a customer. Was pretty busy though, but wait times were pretty short compared to how many...

My son and I had some time to kill before an appointment so we popped into the Creekside, which is a rather unassuming, hidden little gem. I've been through there for years and didn't know it was there. We were quite impressed. The staff were friendly which alone is a reason to stop in, the service was quick and efficient, and the food was great. Not a negative thing in the experience, and...