Black Cat

Sunday is the day my sister and I take my 88 yr old Dad out for breakfast. Haven’t been happy with our experience at a Cobleskill Diner in the past, so we decided to take a scenic drive. We googled restaurants and The Black Cat came up. We found a diamond in the rough. What a quaint little cafe that reminded us of the 50’s. Food was yummy and the owner was very accommodating. Will definitely be back.

If you find yourself at the Canajoharie Exit on the New York Thruway around lunch time, exit and drive south for 15 minutes to Sharon Springs where you will find the Black Cat Cafe and Bakery. Treat yourself to the daily homemade soup or fresh green salad with figgy balsamic vinegar and one of the eclectic sandwiches that have been perfected by the owner/host, Tony, over many years. The picture shows 1/2 of the Thanksgiving Everyday sandwich to the left and 1/2 of the Reuben sandwich to the right. The turkey is roasted on site and comes with delicious homemade cranberry sauce and stuffing, and the corned beef is the leanest and most delicious I've had in a long time. It is also possible to order boxed lunches delivered to the Glimmerglass Theater in Cooperstown. We've always enjoyed these meals when attending performances there. After lunch enjoy browsing nearby shops, including the Beekman 1802 Mercantile.

The Black Cat was a pleasant surprise. We were in Sharon Springs to do some shopping and the Black Cat was next door to where we were, so we stopped in for lunch. The decor is tastefully funky. We talked to the owner, who is somewhat of the town historian, and got a pretty expensive history of the area. The menu is small, but there was plenty to choose from. I got the Thanksgiving sandwich, and it was loaded with turkey and stuffing. My wife got a BLT which was great as well. This place is good enough that it warrants going out of the way to sample their cuisine. We will be back!

Having fun in Sharon Springs. This is one of very few places to eat and fortunately a very good place to eat! Good selection and great desserts.