The Blackberry Inn Kitchen
📍 16 Miles 🚘 20 Minutes 🚲 1 Hour 32 Minutes
The Blackberry Inn Kitchen: Fresh Bagels, Homemade Pastries & Local Flavor in Watkins Glen
If you're spending time exploring Watkins Glen, one breakfast and lunch stop deserves a spot on your itinerary: The Blackberry Inn Kitchen. Located in the heart of downtown Watkins Glen, this locally owned café, bakery, and deli has quickly become a favorite for visitors looking for fresh-baked pastries, authentic New York-style bagels, and hearty breakfast sandwiches before a day of Finger Lakes adventures.
Why Visit The Blackberry Inn Kitchen?
The Blackberry Inn Kitchen isn't your typical coffee shop. Their focus is on freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items made with quality ingredients and plenty of homemade touches. The café is especially known for its New York-style bagels, which are boiled and baked fresh daily.
Visitors frequently rave about the bakery selection, which often includes cinnamon rolls, croissants, danishes, muffins, cookies, and other rotating pastries. Whether you're looking for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or a relaxed meal before heading to the wineries, you'll find plenty of options here.
What to Order
Popular menu highlights include:
Fresh New York-style bagels
Signature breakfast sandwiches
Hash browns
Fresh-baked cinnamon rolls
Croissants and danishes
Deli sandwiches for lunch
Locally roasted coffee and espresso drinks
Yogurt parfaits and lighter breakfast options
Many guests mention that it's difficult to leave without taking a few extra pastries for later in the day.
Perfect Before Exploring Watkins Glen
The Blackberry Inn Kitchen makes an excellent starting point for a day of Finger Lakes sightseeing. After breakfast, you're just minutes from:
Watkins Glen State Park
Seneca Harbor
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Downtown Watkins Glen's shops and waterfront
Its central location makes it convenient whether you're spending the day hiking, wine tasting, boating, or simply exploring the village.
Visiting from The Hideaway
Guests staying at The Hideaway can reach The Blackberry Inn Kitchen in approximately 20 minutes, making it an easy breakfast stop before exploring Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake. Pair a morning bagel and coffee with a hike through Watkins Glen State Park, then spend the afternoon discovering wineries, breweries, and scenic overlooks throughout the Finger Lakes.
Final Thoughts
For travelers seeking a locally owned café with homemade pastries, authentic bagels, and satisfying breakfast options, The Blackberry Inn Kitchen is well worth a visit. It's the kind of place that captures the welcoming, small-town charm that makes the Finger Lakes region such a memorable destination.
