Cascade Cottage Guidebook
Restaurants: Nearby
A 10-minute drive or less!
A convenient spot at the end the road, great food too! This is the perfect post-hike burger stop. Enjoy it on the patio or take it back to the the cottage.
24 locals recommend
Forty Six
2837 NY-73A convenient spot at the end the road, great food too! This is the perfect post-hike burger stop. Enjoy it on the patio or take it back to the the cottage.
Big city level coffee in the heart of little Keene Valley with friendly service. While the coffee is a treat, the food might be better. Chris gets the turkey sandwich, Lisa likes the rueben, but if you are daring, order The Ron!
21 locals recommend
Old Mountain Coffee Company
1767 NY-73Big city level coffee in the heart of little Keene Valley with friendly service. While the coffee is a treat, the food might be better. Chris gets the turkey sandwich, Lisa likes the rueben, but if you are daring, order The Ron!
You don't have to get The Boss Hog, but we think you should. Moules Frites (with waffle fries) is also a surprising and well executed offering. The pretty 10-minute drive along the Ausable River to get here is a nice experience.
26 locals recommend
Ice Jam Inn
12134 NY-9NYou don't have to get The Boss Hog, but we think you should. Moules Frites (with waffle fries) is also a surprising and well executed offering. The pretty 10-minute drive along the Ausable River to get here is a nice experience.
ADIRONDACK COFFEE CAFE
Our favorite greasy spoon diner for humble and delicious breakfast/lunch fare. The cafe is located in Upper Jay in a charming building with indoor and outdoor seating. The omelets are large, the corned beef hash is top notch. Don't leave without a pastry or fudge. Bonus: They roast their own beans and sell coffee by the pound on-site for a reasonable price.
8 Artos Way
8 Artos WayADIRONDACK COFFEE CAFE
Our favorite greasy spoon diner for humble and delicious breakfast/lunch fare. The cafe is located in Upper Jay in a charming building with indoor and outdoor seating. The omelets are large, the corned beef hash is top notch. Don't leave without a pastry or fudge. Bonus: They roast their own beans and sell coffee by the pound on-site for a reasonable price.
Restaurants: Further Afield
A bit of a drive, but worth the trip.
A fantastic ever-changing menu. Fairly elevated fare with great cocktails and a jovial atmosphere. A scenic 15-minute drive to Elizabethtown. Also a nice place to play pool.
23 locals recommend
The Deer's Head Inn
7552 CourtA fantastic ever-changing menu. Fairly elevated fare with great cocktails and a jovial atmosphere. A scenic 15-minute drive to Elizabethtown. Also a nice place to play pool.
This is a good version of your typical brewpub just outside Lake Placid. Above average beer and hearty post-hike food. It gets busy, so it's an especially good option for a late lunch or early dinner.
76 locals recommend
Big Slide Brewery & Public House
5686 Cascade RdThis is a good version of your typical brewpub just outside Lake Placid. Above average beer and hearty post-hike food. It gets busy, so it's an especially good option for a late lunch or early dinner.
Shopping
Right in downtown Keene, this store has a wide variety of housewares and decor in the "Great Camp" style native to the Adirondacks (both vintage and new.) Dartbrook is a fun spot to visit even without making any purchases, but expect to pay a pretty penny for anything you might want to buy. They also operate Dartbrook South which is located just two doors down.
23 locals recommend
Dartbrook Rustic Goods
10923 NY-9NRight in downtown Keene, this store has a wide variety of housewares and decor in the "Great Camp" style native to the Adirondacks (both vintage and new.) Dartbrook is a fun spot to visit even without making any purchases, but expect to pay a pretty penny for anything you might want to buy. They also operate Dartbrook South which is located just two doors down.
This store is a lovely mix of home wares, books, cards high quality clothes and other goodies. We can always find the perfect gift here.
17 locals recommend
The Birch Store
1778 NY-73 ScenicThis store is a lovely mix of home wares, books, cards high quality clothes and other goodies. We can always find the perfect gift here.
Hard-to-find craft beers, a well stocked wine and liquor store and fresh flowers all under one roof!
10 locals recommend
East Branch Organics
10861 NY-9NHard-to-find craft beers, a well stocked wine and liquor store and fresh flowers all under one roof!
City advice
Book before you go
Adirondack Mountain Reserve Permits
If you plan to explore any of the hikes departing from the Adirondack Mountain Reserve between May 1 and October 31, you must obtain a reservation via hikeamr.com up to two weeks prior to your hiking dates. Popular hikes from this trailhead include Indian Head, Noonmark and the Great Range including Gothics, the Wolfjaws, etc. These permits are popular and typically sell out upon release. You can find more information, including FAQs at hikeamr.com.