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Hours
Sun
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mon
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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CUISINES
American, Cafe, Soups
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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We are your hometown coffee & bagel shop, lunch stop (homemede daily soups, salads & sandwiches), homemade confections(5 layer cakes, pies, scones, muffins, cookies, breads), assorted espresso drinks, lattes,chai & teas of all natures,hot chocolate, steamers, smoothies, milkshakes, ice cream, cold beverages(lemonade,juice,milk,soda,iced tea&coffee).Our atmoshere most resembles home. Cozy, relaxing, local artist oil paintings on exposed brick walls, comfy couches, free wifi, live music during lunch, soft background music. We hold open mic nights, wine & painting classes, first friday art walks, small bridal or baby showers, meeting place for business or personal.
CUISINES
American, Cafe, Soups
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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Bill
Owego41 contributions
Jun 2021 • friends
A great place for breakfast or lunch. The breakfast menu is a little limited, with bagels, muffins or bagel breakfast sandwiches, but what delicious sandwiches! Coffee choices include light, medium or dark roasts. The lunch menu includes many delicious sandwiches and salads. And then there’s the art work! Highly recommended!!
Written 20 June 2021
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GG
18 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
Love this place! I have been visiting for years and very happily go back. The drinks and food are yummy and staff is lovely. They also have live music and artwork. This is a lovely and low key establishment that can be enjoyed alone or with friends. Oh, and if you like chai lattes, try one, you won’t regret it.
Thank you Carol’s for providing consistent good service and goods. I will definitely go back.
Written 2 April 2024
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laurahollenbeck
Binghamton293 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
Love the soups, sandwiches, coffee, teas, desserts. Everythings homemade. The atmosphere is so fun. The paintings, the music, the owners and staff. Such a great place to relax and get a nice homemade lunch/ desserts. Always love going to Carols. They make you feel like family.
Written 18 February 2020
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Johann D
Rosenheim2 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
We are from Bavaria and were only some days in Owego. We went in just by accident. We liked it very much, especially when Greg played the gituar and sang his songs. A bit of our hearts is still here. Thank you Greg and Carol and Claudy.
Hans und Christl from Rosenheim
Written 28 June 2024
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RonL40
Utica3633 contributions
May 2021 • none
Stopped by a for a mid-afternoon coffee and couldn't resist a cookie! Very friendly, hard-working staff. Thank you! Will be stopping by every time we are in Owego.
Written 16 May 2021
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Ann M
Syracuse112 contributions
Oct 2020 • solo
ok, so I hadn't been back to Owego since pre-Covid. Decided to pick up a late lunch before visiting family. My other favorite lunch spot was already closed, so went here on a whim- WOWZA! So glad I did! live music on a Sat afternoon by Greg Neff- so enjoyed that while waiting in line. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the artwork by Carol is lively and colorful ....and the food! Homemade desserts that looked delectable, 4 homemade soups to choose fro., homemade bagels- (I bought a half dozen), and all the salads and soups have artists' last names. I had a VanGogh on whole wheat. usually served on sourdough, which I'm sure is delicious too. Roasted thickly sliced turkey, lettuce- organic , tomato and mayo- I also opted for avocado. Sides were a slice of dill pickle and chips. I also bought the butter it squash soup and chili for my sis. They also serve a "flight" of 3 soups which I would be game for on another day. And the COFFEE- There are over 40 flavors of Toriano syrup- lattes, cappachinos, straight up coffee- totally delightful. I opted for a pound of Carol's Ethiopian whole bean. So good- medium roast and smooth like butter. I definitely will be back!!! Especially if the musician is playing!!!
Written 18 October 2020
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HoneyTuna
OMG thank you ever so very much for the kindest review I have ever seen!! I can’t tell you how much this means to us! This makes it all worthwhile, and the time you took to write this is so appreciated! This will be cherished forever!!
Written 19 October 2020
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BrianIthaca
Ithaca5 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
Should you be in Owego, New York, you might want to stop at Carol’s Café and Art Bar on Front Street. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by a friendly staff. The walls are covered with Carol’s art work and the smell of fresh roasted coffee and baked goods including the café’s signature homemade bagels made fresh daily which greet you. There is comfortable seating with soft background music in the mornings and live music from noon till three most afternoons. Carol’s has a nice selection of homemade soups, sandwiches, cakes, pies, muffins, breads, cookies and various other pastries to satisfy the most particular palate. Prices are reasonable, service is impeccable and the drinks and food excellent whether you eat in and soak up the music, art and conversations with the local patrons and staff or you just want to pick up coffee and a sandwich to take out. For many, Carol’s is one of those highlights of the week one enjoys when they go out to get some fresh air. And with the Susquehanna river walk nearby when weather permits along with the many boutiques nearby on Front Street it is a great place to go for a relaxing day out. So, if you happen to be in the area stop by Carol’s, you won’t be disappointed.
Written 6 November 2019
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HoneyTuna
Thank you so very much for this incredibly amazing review! I greatly appreciate the time you took to write this. You make it all so very worthwhile for us!
Written 10 November 2019
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Dennis K
1 contribution
Oct 2019 • none
My wife and I lived in Owego for 15 years before moving to Ohio 4 years ago. We used to love this little coffee shop, so we had to go back while on a weekend visit. I fondly remembered their chai latte, so we both had one. It still is some of the best chai I've ever had! It was a wonderful atmosphere that brought back great memories.
Written 17 October 2019
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khlebica
Port Crane41 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
Great art atmosphere! Local artisans with high quality coffees and teas. The baristas working were fun and lively. Best Chai I've had in a while. I will definitely be back.
Written 26 August 2019
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HoneyTuna
Thank you so very much for this awesome review! People like you make it all worthwhile for us. We greatly appreciate!!
Written 30 August 2019
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Susan H
San Luis Obispo19 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
Fresh food!
Friendly faces.
Live music.
Lots of art
We ate there twice in a three day visit...felt like we were family!
Written 12 August 2019
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HoneyTuna
Wow! Thank you so very much for this amazing review! We cherish people like you- makes it all worthwhile!!
Written 13 August 2019
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Lori M
Cape Coral205 contributions
Jul 2019 • family
I had the creamy mushroom soup which was wonderful! My sister loved her sandwich, the Rembrandt. We enjoyed all the lovely artwork covering the walls and live music too!
Written 30 July 2019
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Milford70 contributions
Jul 2019 • couples
We were happy to see a coffee shop in the quaint little town of Owego where we might be able to sit outdoors with our pup. There was only one table, which was occupied, but fortunately the people left while we were still approaching. Coffee options were varied and they were willing to experiment based on our suggestions. A very enjoyable experience right across from the river.
Written 18 July 2019
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Rochester47 contributions
Jul 2019 • couples
Stopped in for a break while traveling home from Philadelphia to Rochester, NY and was greeted by the friendly welcoming staff and owner. The coffee shop offered amazing options for treats to go with the freshly brewed specialty coffee, making it almost impossible to choose.
Written 5 July 2019
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Sharman S
Tunkhannock36 contributions
Jun 2019 • friends
I have eaten many bagels and I have to say these are the best. Went for lunch but the bagels looked so good we decided to have coffee and a bagel. Absolutely delicious. As we were enjoying what we ordered we saw other food delivered to other tables and it all looked great. I would highly recommend this little cafe. The next day as we traveled back thru Owego we stopped to take some home. Cant wait to go back.
Written 4 June 2019
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HoneyTuna
Thank you so much for this very kind and AWESOME review! We really enjoyed having you stop at our café, people like you really make it worthwhile for us. It truly means the world!!!
Written 9 June 2019
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Brian D
Ithaca657 contributions
May 2019 • couples
It's a 6 maybe a 10.
Incredible food. Great atmosphere. Wonderful coffee, and biscotti.
Probably the best breakfast bagel I have ever had. The bacon is incredible.
I can't wait to go back.
We drove 30 minutes to eat here after friends told us about it. Well worth the drive. If you like art, that's a bonus.
Written 18 May 2019
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