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Reviews on Diner food in Potsdam, New York, United States. Potsdam is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The town population was 17,029 at the 2010 census. The ZIP code is 13676. Potsdam is a cultural and educational hub of Northern New York. When SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University are in session, the population increases by approximately 8,000 students. The town is named after the city of Potsdam in Germany. The Town of Potsdam also contains a village named Potsdam. Potsdam is centrally located within the county and northeast of Canton, the county seat.
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1. Village Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By lantz4
Nice find. A little place tucked away off the main drag. Good food and great service. Friendly people.
2. Foxy Roxy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Stacy M
Great service! But I had a hard time with the menu. No explanation about what something was or included. Coffee was warm, not hot. Food was good.
3. Five Guys
Reviewed By Thomas M
This place opened up a few months ago in Potsdam and has been jam packed until recently. I finally got a chance to go in and try my first ever Five Guys burger and fries. They did not disappoint.When you walk in, there is a large pallet of potatoes (to show you they make their fries fresh and in house) and then a long order counter/kitchen area. You step up and order. At first, it was a bit overwhelming because they offer a lot of variations on burgers and dogs. I went with a bacon cheeseburger (apparently a "large" is a double burger and a 'small' is a single) loaded with a bunch of toppings. They have an extensive list or you can ask for "all in" and get a lot of toppings. Fries are extra - I ordered a 'small' (which was enough to feed two people) and a drink is extra. There are no combos... everything is a la carte. Once I ordered, they gave me an order number and I waited.The waiting/dining area is surprisingly large, with lots of regular tables and some high tops. Fountain drinks have free refills and are the big super options ones with any kind of soft drink you'd ever want (as well as teas). The restrooms are in the back - they are clean and roomy (and remarkably well kept even after the lunch rush).The food was good - my burger was huge... two patties, cheese, bacon, lettuce, onion, mushroom, pickles, mayo tomatoes and more. It was nicely cooked and served on a fresh roll. Fries were right out of the frier and cooked just right. I opted for the 'cajun' seasoning which added a bit of pep to them. I really recommend eating "in" while everything is hot and fresh... it was very good. I really liked the staff. They stayed busy, cleaning when customers were few and working the line when people came in. They seem to be high spirited... they were laughing and bantering with each other, all the while paying very close attention to the customers. I like to see happy hardworking staff... usually means the place is well run.The only downside here is the location. This used to be a gas station and the connection to the main roads is a bit tight, so be careful and patient when coming in or leaving. It's not the restaurant's fault... it's always been lie this. If they could exit right onto the overpass might make it easier. The parking lot is decent sized but can get tight during lunch and dinner rushes. Before I came, I heard a few locals complaining about the cost. The price is actually quite fair. I ordered a top of the line double burger, loaded with cheese and bacon and toppings, with enough fries to share, and a huge drink for about $15 (and add a couple bucks for the tip jar). For the portions, quality, and freshness, this stacks up very well against local fast food places as well as local restaurants. The lack of any sort of a 'combo' makes it seem pricier, but it really compares well. Highly recommended.
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