The Inn At Speculator

Timberline Cafe Bakery

➤ 2869 Adirondack Trail, Village Of Speculator, 12164, United States Of America

Carte • Cafés • Vegan • Coffee • American

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"The restaurant features chalkboard menus on the wall, making it easy to place an order. The prices are very reasonable, and there are plenty of excellent options for both breakfast and lunch. They also offer a selection of baked goods."

Sunrise Diner

➤ 2884 NY-30, Speculator, USA, United States

Carte • Cafés • Coffee • Cheese • American

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"My family and I showed up about 40 minutes before closing time this week. We had no idea what place in town would be good for a reasonable lunch, but this little bitty place had a comfortable look to it, so in we went. Four tables, six seats at the counter, plus some outdoor seating. One table was empty, thankfully, because I'm not sure I trust my 4 year old on a spinning counter stool. No worries. Menus were dropped off with a caution that they were out of cole slaw, and they don't have soup. No problem. Unfortunately, they don't have any child-sized dishes either. But there were plenty of lunch options on the menu, and for a small diner in a resort town, I was pleasantly surprised by the prices on the menu. As in, it's been ages since I've seen an open-faced hot roast beef sandwich for less than $10. So I gave that a try, we ordered a grilled cheese sandwich for our boy, and my companions opted to split a grilled Rueben. Here's where I was concerned: with prices as low as they were, I was a little concerned about portion size. I would not have been surprised to find these sandwiches to be smaller than typical. No worries. The Rueben came out, already split on two plates, with the fries split between plates as well, and what we could only guess was a free extra side of tuna-mac salad so they weren't splitting a side. The roast beef sandwich was better than usual deli roast beef, sliced thin and piled on two sliced of bread and covered with a good amount of beef gravy that was (SURPRISE) not overly salty. Very nice indeed. Our boy ate 3/4 of his grilled cheese, which is a good sign for that one. Both halves of the Rueben disappeared quickly. By the time we finished, the waitresses were cleaning up around us, and the kitchen crew had called over to make sure it was safe for them to shut down the grill and clean up. All of this politely and with a bit of joking around. They were friendly, and their choice of music in the diner was excellent. Speculator isn't a town we visit often, as in, this is the second time I've been there after a work visit six years ago. But if we find ourselves back in town, we know where to stop again."

King Of The Frosties

➤ 2855 Adirondack Trail, Village Of Speculator, 12164, United States Of America

Carte • Cafés • Burgers • American • Ice Cream

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"If you find yourself in Speculator, be sure not to overlook this gem. The menu is straightforward, and the food is expertly prepared. It's a wonderful small-town spot that has been a staple for decades. Let's keep this place thriving! Even if you're not planning to eat a full meal, definitely stop by for some ice cream."

Logan's Grill

➤ 2890 State Highway 8, Village Of Speculator, 12164, United States Of America

Carte • Pubs • Cafés • Grill • American

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"This was the worst dining experience I think I’ve ever had. We were sat outside on the patio and our server took our orders. She was working her first shift as a server and was very kind and attentive. Then, after about 20 minutes the owner of the restaurant (I’m pretty sure he was drunk) came out and took our server inside and announced that the patio was now self service. The other tables out there each had to send someone inside to the bar to order and bring out their own drinks. We ended up waiting an hour for our food to come out (it was actually very good). The owner then tried to make me go inside to get ketchup and silverware. I had to get my jaw off of the floor just so that I could eat. Meanwhile the owner was chatting people up and doing everything but actually helping his staff with the dinner crowd. It was complete and utter nonsense to behold. We felt badly for the staff. Not once did that incompetent owner apologize to any of the tables. He acted as if we were inconveniencing him by being there. Will never go to this restaurant again. Made sure to hand cash to our server so he didn’t get any more of our money."

Melody Lodge

➤ PO Box 368, Speculator, 12164, United States

Carte • Fish • Pasta • Salad • Burgers

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"My entire immediate family visited for the weekend to hold a memorial for my grandfather, who loved this place in Speculator. We had arranged our dinner for May 5 and communicated with the restaurant to ensure everything would go smoothly. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by our waitress. After being seated and placing our orders, things took a turn for the worse. Our waitress returned to inform us that they didn’t have enough food available for our orders, even though we had emailed the owners our selections months in advance. When we asked to speak with the manager, our waitress, Liz, told us she was the manager. When we asked how we could resolve this issue, she simply replied, “I really don’t know.” While some of us were receiving our drinks, one of them contained a hair—this was not just a strand but was tangled in the garnish. We kindly returned the drink, and after 30 minutes of waiting, the staff still struggled to figure out our orders. When the salads finally arrived, it was complete chaos; no one knew who ordered what, and several people received the wrong dishes. During this turmoil, the owner's husband came out, behaving inappropriately. He yelled at us, saying, “Look, he has no hair,” and then accused us of deliberately putting hair into our drinks and salads, despite the hair not matching the individuals who received those items. As our frustration mounted, one family member inquired whether the kitchen staff was wearing hairnets and complying with health regulations, but no answer was given. To make matters worse, as another member of our party was leaving, they overheard Liz announcing in the lobby, “I am going to punch this guy in the face.” At this point, it was utter chaos. The owner's husband, who had been seen outside drinking earlier, came in yelling at us, saying he didn’t know what to do and that we should have ordered from the menu—something we had asked to do earlier but were told was not an option due to our large party. Ultimately, we decided to leave. As we exited the restaurant, the owner and someone who appeared to be his son continued to speak down to us and yelled for us to leave, threatening to call the sheriff. In summary, I am truly saddened for Melody Lodge; I don't see its future being bright unless significant changes are made. This experience was completely unprofessional, rude, and disorganized. Our family felt verbally abused and even threatened. I'm very upset about this."