Carriage House

Finger Lakes


Carriage House (which is located in a renovated carriage house, natch) serves brunch throughout the week. The menu is full of delicious sandwiches (including an incredible BLT), egg dishes, pancakes and salads, as well as fun cocktails.

The Loft Bar (4:30pm to 11pm Wednesday and Thursday, to midnight Friday and Saturday) is located in the upstairs of the Carriage House.


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