Location: Dryden
Top Restaurants in Dryden
Top Things to do in Dryden
Top 10 restaurants in Dryden, United States
Dryden is a town in Tompkins County, New York, USA. The population was 14,435 at the 2010 census. The town contains two villages: one also named Dryden and one named Freeville. The town is on the county's eastern border, east of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes region.
Things to do in Dryden
1. The Dryden Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
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Reviewed By Laurie P - Cortland, New York
We have dined here before for wing night. This time we had dinner on a Wednesday night which is $3 beers and $5 medium cheese pizza. Our glass pints were an excellent $3 value, and we each had 2. We added sausage and pepperoni to our pizza. The chef salad was excellent-with fresh lettuces!
Our server Lauren was very good. We arrived early, at about 5:30-and when we left at 7 it was starting to fill up.
Worth a stop!
2. Frosty Cow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By schees1 - Alfred Station, New York
Yes, pretty good ice cream but for coworkers and myself that work the dairy industry, it's a bit deceiving to have cows next to the ice cream shop and to learn that it isn't homemade ice cream from those cows. Nevertheless, ice cream is made from the stuff that keeps me in business so I will tell you that if your driving on SR 13, just stop and get a cone or two. It's well worth it. It keeps the humidity down on days like today and it's really good ice cream. I will say it's the first place I have ever seen that have that many of flavors (24?) for soft cones. They also make "flurries" which is their version of a Blizzard or McFlurry (but twice as good) and of course, milkshakes. Pretty fair on price too. Lots of product for the price you pay and lastly, the cones are not stale or leftovers from last season.
3. Dunkin' Donuts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By msmacher - Apalachin, New York
Though part of the chain, this Dunkin' Donuts has a certain charm. There is some seating inside. They make a good sandwich (I like them with a croissant). Counter service. Coffee is excellent and like the seasonal specials. Stop here when going through the area.
4. Toad's Too
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Julie T - Rochester, New York
Toads Too certainly does not look like much but it's my favorite place in the Freeville area for ice cream. Good portions for the price and lots of items to choose from. Service is always friendly and quick.
5. Bravo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By UpstateNewYorkParent - Upstate New York
My family visited Bravo after a friend recommended the great food at a reasonable price. It was like a dream come true! The entrees were fantastic- large, delicious portions, reasonable prices, and very friendly, kind staff- my daughter referred to the owner as her "new best friend!" While entrees are prepared, they offer bread with dipping oil- delicious. The entrees can be ordered in different sizes, but even the small is a hearty amount of food. There is something for everyone's taste, from pasta to salad to prime rib ( special- 2 king cut with potato for $25!) and everything in between.They also offer local delivery and take out of menu items, including pizza. I will definitely recommend Bravo to friends, family, and visitors!! Can't wait to go again for great food and great people!
6. Elm Tree Inn
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By DOUGANDPOLLY - GRAND ISLAND
this is a charming old inn at the intersection of five roads in a village barely big enough for one... we stopped for Eastern brunch and we charmingly served by several women for whom this was obviously not the first rodeo... nice salad, penne pasta Alfred with vegetables, Turkey terrific, gravy to match, late-arriving ham among the best dishes here, quiche looked suspicious but tasted fine, beef a bit stringy, mashed potatoes terrific, same with biscuits and sausage gravy and were pleasantly surprised to find that routine drinks were on the house... very nice, we will try to come back
7. The Restaurant at Benn Conger Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By CTManny - Ridgefield, Connecticut
This place is about 25 minutes from Ithaca. Dined here on a Saturday evening in October. Expected a crowd given the advertised quality of food, and size of dining rooms (several rooms, including, small, large, private, terrace. etc. But only two other tables were occupied. White table cloth. Charming. Casual attire. Menu is more limited than advertised on Inn web site - only a handful of entrees available. Food was delicious, plentiful, and reasonably priced. Service was very cordial and accommodated a few special requests. Would dine here again so long as weather cooperates.
8. Doug's Fish Fry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By rokkap - Ascona, Switzerland
Doug's is an exceedingly casual and popular FRIED seafood restaurant in Cortland. The ordering was expedient, and the food FRIED OK.
9. Coffee Mania
Overall Ratings
5 based on 96 reviews
Drive through coffee in Cortland! We roast our own beans and serve them from our 2 drive through locations in Cortland and at our sit down cafe in Homer (Origins by Coffee Mania). We have a passion for coffee and we are excited to share it with you!
Reviewed By Ted_and_Laura - Cortland, New York
It's true: Coffee Mania is amazing in all respects, from the quality of the coffee and service at the drive-thru to their masterful roasting of top-quality coffee beans for home brewing. Not to mention, their baked goods are delicious! And, once again, we were traveling--this time in eastern Maryland--and we tried the local coffee places; they couldn't even begin to compare to Coffee Mania!
10. Dryden Community Center Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
This is a great community cafe.
Reviewed By Teri T - Ithaca, New York
Coffee, latte, snack, conversation, Wi-Fi...really doesn't matter what you are looking for-this place has it all. Volunteers run the café giving you a wide variety of personalities and insight as you spend more and more time here.
Summer hours are less which for those of us who work and don't get summer hours is a bummer because I like the fact they open at 7a most of the year...the summer 8a doesn't work with my departure time so they loose me for a few weeks as I purchase my coffee elsewhere but I am always there on Saturdays!
My entire family enjoys the café and love all their fun monthly activities.
Make sure you like them on Facebook and you will get daily updates for the lunch, soup, quiche, etc. As well as be in the know about all their community events!
