Owego Donut & Beer Co. — Restaurant in Town of Owego

This very cool place just opened in Owego! They obviously serve donuts and beer (with the only beer wall in the area), and also hoagies, share plates, and coffee/tea. They're keep long hours so you can go in for a morning donut and coffee, lunch or light dinner, or an evening snack and drink. It's comfortable inside and there's a nice patio that will be great when the weather warms up. My dad and I checked this out for lunch. We kept hearing that it was always packed but were surprised to find it nearly empty at lunchtime on a Wednesday - maybe it's just the evenings that get busy. Without a crowd there, we got lots of help from the very friendly staff as we were ordering and figuring out how to use the beer wall. The beer wall is very simple to use - you get a pour card, and just tap it on the wall displays for the beer you want, then pour your own using your choice of glass. They have tons of styles and each beer sounds very distinct, so no struggling to choose between 2 beers that sound almost the same. There are a few big name beers for those who really prefer to stick to what they know, but the bulk of the selections are independent breweries, of which there are both "plain" beers and more unique choices, so there's really something for everyone. Of the beers, I had a small glass of Lucky Hare Brewing's "Milk Milk" (milk stout) and Good Nature Farm's "Good Natured Blonde" (blonde ale). The blonde ale was described as "easy-drinking" and so it was pretty light. Very nice if you like a simple blonde ale. I was getting a sort of citrusy note to it which was interesting. The milk stout was rich with a bittersweet coffee flavour. Perfect beer to pair with a donut. For food, I got the Kale Yeah hoagie, the one vegetarian hoagie on the menu, which is very similar to a caprese sandwich. I really liked the kale pesto, not at all bitter like you might expect from kale (I don't mind the bitterness of kale at all, but if you don't like it, don't let this turn you off of this sandwich), and not super oily either, it went very well with the mildly tangy burrata and juicy diced tomatoes. The bread they use is great! And I tried the "ring of fire" donut for dessert, a chocolate donut coated in cinnamon cayenne sugar. The donut had the perfect fluffy texture with just a little crunch outside, and a rich chocolate flavour. The spiced sugar coating wasn't spicy enough to leave your mouth burning, but there was a little kick to each bite! This is a great addition to the area! I'm looking forward to coming back next time...

This was my 2nd time at ODB, and it did not disappoint! Where to begin…the atmosphere is awesome. I’m obsessed with the enclosed back patio. So much room all around in the shop inside and out. It’s a tie for me between which was better, the service or the food! The staff here is some of the most friendly people I’ve ever encountered in food service. The owners/managers go out of their way to interact with the customers and come up to your table to ask how you how everything is. I got to chat with the owner yesterday and he was so nice. I also think I spoke to the manager my first time there, also a pleasant experience. The staff is not only great as well, but ODB is one of the only places I’ve been to since COVID that is actually not understaffed. They are so present and helpful and truly make your experience worthwhile. It is also so refreshing to go into a shop and see people working and not glued to their phones behind the register ! I believe Kat was someone who helped me. It was the strawberry festival and I popped in and mentioned I’d be picking up doughnuts afterward. She put aside 4 for me in the cooler so they wouldn’t run out! So sweet. Now the donuts - wow! I’ll never go back to Dunkin’ Donuts again hahah. My family got the triple chocolate , the cannoli , strawberry shortcake, chocolate mounds, and a peach crème GF. They didn’t last more than a day in my house 😂😂 Kat also made me a great caramel lattee machiatto that wasn’t exactly what I was expecting .. it was actually a true machiatto with two shots of espresso, but she helped me add more caramel and milk to it to make it more palatable for my husband who doesn’t know what good coffee tastes like haha. Thank you ODB!! PS- my son and nephew loved the triple chocolate donut and it was my nephew’s first experience having a donut. ODB helped create such sweet...

Great new establishment in Owego. First time visiting and it was BUSY. The owner and staff are personable and service oriented. Let me say, everyone worked their tails off tending to the customers.

For my first visit it was about the donuts and beer. Grabbed a beer card to indulge in the tap wall and a dozen assorted donuts to enjoy later.

The tap wall is slick. You purchase a beer card at the register and then grab a glass and select a beverage. The glasses are in all different sizes. So you are not stuck with a large beverage that doesn’t please your pallet.

To operate the tap wall. You wave your beer card over the sensor and pull the lever to pour your beverage. They have a good selection of beverages so you will be sure to find something of your liking.

Being new, the business was booming yesterday along with the noise from the patrons. A good size area to sit inside, a nice outdoor patio with heaters to keep you warm on a chilly day and some tables on the deck in the sun to help keep you warm while outside.

The DONUTS!!!! so many flavors to pick from…yum. I would say the donuts are like a fried sour cream based dough so not cake like at all. You get a taste of the flavor in every bite.

This is a great establishment and I wish the owner much success. Definitely will be making another visit to try some of food...