The Best Restaurants in Cooperstown, From Breakfast to Dinner

The Fenimore Café is the perfect spot to enjoy a light lunch and a glass of wine or locally brewed beer. Try our delicious homestyle soups, freshly made sandwiches, wraps and desserts. The dining area is situated on the museum's ornate garden terrace and is surrounded by beautiful plantings and a panoramic view of Otsego Lake. It is an experience not to be missed. Indoor seating is also available.

While visiting The Farmers' Museum, make a stop at the Crossroads Café, located next to Bump Tavern in the museum's Historic Village. Find fresh homemade soups and chili, cold and hot drinks, fresh baked goods, and ice cream.

With an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, diners will find a menu that offers something for every palate, including the finest cuts of meats, fresh seafood and salads. The cozy setting, featuring outdoor seating on the veranda, and the serene backdrop of Lake Otsego provides a perfect complement to your dining experience.

Open year-round, the Hawkeye Bar & Grill serves a diverse menu of seasonal favorites in a beautiful location overlooking tranquil Lake Otsego. Enjoy an enticing medley of comfort foods and regional specialties while relaxing outside on the seasonal patio. Or grab a seat inside, where you'll enjoy a casual, welcoming environment, featuring some of the village's finest fare.

Cooperstown has a centuries-old history of fine drink, going back well before baseball became America's pastime. Once the hops-growing capital of North America, it now boasts breweries, wineries, a distillery and an historic cider mill,each one making world-class beverages for all to enjoy. Cooperstown Beverage Trail is New York State's first official cuisine trail, Originally comprised of four establishments - Bear Pond Winery, Cooperstown Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang and the Fly Creek Cider Mill - the addition of Butternuts Beer & Ale, Rustic Ridge Winery and Cooperstown Distillery grew the Trail to seven and now Pail Shop Vineyards has become a member! All these producers, new and old alike are a testament to the resurgence of our region's beverage industry. At our locations, you can enjoy tastings, take a tour to give you a close-up look at how the beverages are made, or just walk around in our specialty shops. Last year alone, more than 20,000 visitors explored the entire length of our 37-mile trail.