Potsdam, NY is a very small town located in the North Country. When you tell people that you go to school up here the typical response is "don't you get bored?" or "is there anything fun to do up there?" One of the benefits of a small town like Potsdam, NY is that there are a lot of local restaurants that are to die for. It is very easy to go broke because of all the good places to eat in town. I have written a list of what I think are the top places to eat. If you have yet to try them, I highly recommend doing so!
1. Little Italy
Little Italy offers everything from slices of pizza with garlic knots to lava cakes and wraps. It is inexpensive and offers good portions. This place is perfect if you're in a rush, and is a good place for a sit down meal as well. There is also some history along with Little Italy; it is the oldest standing sandstone structure in Potsdam.
2. The Bagelry
The Bagelry is the oldest bagel and coffee shop in St. Lawrence County. This is also a place where you can either sit down and eat or take it to go. The have a large variety of bagels that are made from scratch. The menu seems endless.
3. Cheryl's Diner
This place is on the outskirts of the town and epitomizes the phrase "don't judge a book by its cover." They have the best home-cooked food, and for a really great price. This is by far my favorite place to get breakfast in Potsdam-- it's always my go-to.
4. Hot Tamale
Hot Tamale is one of the newer places on this list. It is perfect for sit-in meals, pick up and delivery. Hot Tamale is a casual Mexican restaurant. A fun thing about this place is that they offer the Hot Tamale Challenge. You have to eat 4 massive burritos that weigh a total of 5 and a half pounds in 40 minutes. If you successfully complete the challenge, your name will be posted on the Wall of Fame!
5. Chilly Delight
Chilly Delight is a self- serve frozen yogurt place. They offer a large selection of flavors and toppings. This place is perfect for your all year round sweet tooth kicks.
6. Maxfield's
This is the place to go if you want a nice, upscale dinner. They have a patio next to the river that you can eat on and inside they have additional seating, as well as a bar. The food is delicious and great quality.
Between The Buns is known for their variety of burgers. The food is really good and the prices are fair. One downside to this place is that the service is hit or miss.
8. Cantina
Cantina is a sit- down, Mexican style restaurant. The food is very good, but the famous "fishbowls" are better. The thing I like the most about Cantina is that they offer rooftop seating.
