All Reviews
William Lamphere
a week agoGreat place I've gone to for years. I've never had lunch there but the breakfast is amazing. Huge selection of anything you want in a breakfast. Great portions, great staff, and huge pancakes 👍👍
Dariela Colon
3 months agoWe stopped in here on a whim & absolutely loved it. Service was wonderful. The food was delicious, was served fairly quick, and was very affordable. Highly recommend!
Dave Enty
3 months agoMy wife and I stopped in on our way through Old Forge. We both ordered the 2 eggs and 2 pancake breakfast. We thought it was going to a nice little light meal. We were very wrong. We got a huge amount of food. My two scrambled eggs covered the whole plate. The pancakes were massive. Everything was delicious. On top of the great food, the staff was wonderful.
Wolfe Vickery
4 months agoMy family has been going to Old Forge for 40 years. I do not miss at a chance for at least one breakfast at this excellent diner when we are in town. I have NEVER been disappointed with food or service even when its busy. Everything I have eaten has been excellent. A most stop in Old Forge.
Phil Swears
4 months agoFirst time trying Keyes and it won't be the last. Homefries are the best compared to others in town. (Flavorful and actually cooked) I'm not big on raw cold potatoes. Omelette was tasty and my wife was pleased with her meal too. Wait staff is pleasant!
Ben Slomovic
10 months agoAh, Keys. Many people love this place, and that collective love draws me here every couple of years. Unfortunately, I have never been impressed. After today, it's time for my review. Due to some temporary insanity, today I ordered the steak fajita omelette (violating my rule to keep it simple in a place I'm not 100% on). To replicate the steak in this omelette, you would need to take an unmarinated sirloin, cook it WELL done, and then toss it straight in the fridge. In 2 days, take the steak out and chop it up (you'll need something REALLY sharp) and throw it on the griddle with enough vegetable oil to make it swim (this does nothing for the texture it's just...how they made it for whatever reason). Now throw the chunks in an omelette with as much of the grease and oil as you can salvage - actually, squirt another 4 oz of oil right in there for good measure. As you may have gathered, my omelette was greasy to staggering proportions while containing a truckload of leftover, unchewable, boot-leather steak that the restaurant was desperate to get rid of. My fresh fruit bowl looked promising, and the blueberries were good, but the strawberries were soggy and flavorless. The banana had a surprising urinal-cake overtone. The coffee tasted watered-down and uninspiring. The toast was ok! On to service: a nice lady greeted me on entry and quickly brought coffee and took my order. After she brought out my breakfast, I did not see her again until long after I finished (despite the place being only a quarter full). Taking away my untouched steak, she asked with a smile how everything was while backing away. "The steak was tough," I called after her retreating form. She shrugged, smiled, and said, "Oh well." I had a feeling she knew. I've had the pancakes here in the past and they are decent. If you've ever made pancakes yourself from scratch and aren't afraid of a hot pan, you've had better. I came in at 7:00 AM and there were 3 or 4 other tables. In the past I've come in after 8:00 and faced a long line out the door. The prices are quite high for a diner-type restaurant, probably owing to the "legendary" status of the place. In summation: If you are easily taken in by hype or nostalgia, you might enjoy this place. If you have a discerning palatte where breakfast is concerned, you should avoid.
Edward Mills
a year agoA recent visit to this charming pancake restaurant nestled in the heart of Old Forge, and it was an absolute delight! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Kathy at 72 who smiled the whole time and you could tell she still loves her job. The food was fantastic—perfectly fluffy pancakes with just the right amount of sweetness and a variety of delicious toppings to choose from. The restaurant has a cozy, nostalgic vibe that really added to the experience. It felt like stepping back in time to a simpler era, where good food and friendly faces are all you need to start the day. I highly recommend stopping by if you're ever in town—it's a true gem!
Tom Fuzia
a year agoCute country diner - came here with a group of 5 around 9:00am. We got seated immediately, and were served by Julia. She was attentive and made sure we were always topped off on coffee. A mix of pancakes, French toast, omelette, and sides were ordered and none of the party had anything negative to say. Would highly recommend if you’re in the area!