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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Rome Sentinel and Stacker. Updated August 2026.
Top of the Morning Cafe · North Utica
A laid-back daytime diner with classic dishes and intriguing specials.
Joey’s Diner · Utica
A no-frills classic with big portions, free coffee refills, and very early hours.
Willie's Bagel Cafe · North Utica
Rome Sentinel covered Willie's when proprietor William 'Willie' Rodriguez expanded the North Utica bagel cafe he opened in 2016 to a second city location, quoting a longtime regular who kept coming back for the people as much as the food. Come for a fresh-baked New York-style bagel with a house-made spread, or settle in for a full breakfast platter of eggs, home fries, and bacon at a neighborhood counter that draws a morning crowd.