Things to Do
Here are some highlights of places & things to do while in Utica, NY
Coffee & Breakfast
Knead To Eat Bakery and Cafe
53 Franklin St, Utica, NY 13502
Brick- and wood-accented eatery serving American café serving espresso, coffee, breakfast, lunch, cakes, pastries, and cookies.
Character Coffee
171 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
Specialty coffee, espresso bar, handmade teas, custom latte flavors made from real ingredients, hot cocoa, and more.
Craylee’s
237 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501
Family owned, bustling eatery offering traditional breakfast and lunch dishes in a small dining room.
Golden’s
244 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
A very small café serving some unique breakfast and lunch options, including crepes and yogurt bowls.
Utica Coffee Roasting Company
92 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Locally owned coffee shop and coffee roaster supplying the finest coffee from around the world.
Joseph Putrello Coffee Barista Bar
268 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Authentic Italian specialty coffee drinks.
Starbucks (North Utica)
99 N Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Classic Starbucks menu with drive-thru, mobile ordering, and familiar favorites
Stride Coffee Roasters
2 Campion Rd #6, New Hartford, NY 13413
Pop-up coffee cart and specialty coffee roaster. Cart is located inside Grow Brewing Co.
Willie’s Bagel Cafe
219 N Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Breakfast and lunch: omelets, wraps, salads, and more!
Bagel Grove
7 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY 13502
Offers authentic freshly baked and water-boiled bagels for breakfast and lunch.
Sheri’s Eastside Diner
2199 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501
Tasty homecooked meals for breakfast, and lunch.
Emerson Ave Coffee
2011 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
Cozy coffeehouse featuring espresso drinks, plus scones, muffins, cookies and treats.
Cafe Del Mondo
112 Bleecker St, Utica, NY 13501
Global Flavors, Modern Vibes, Serving
Coffee & Culture
Restaurants
Ocean Blue Restaurant and Oyster Bar
118 Columbia St, Utica, NY 13502
Elevated seafood destination set in spacious surrounds, serving oysters,
craft cocktails, and more.
Bella Regina
239 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
Known for their Italian classics, Utica Greens and Chicken Riggies.
O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria
614 Bleecker St, Utica, NY
Tomato pie, upside-down pizza and classic Utica slice vibes.
The Tailor and the Cook
311 Main Street, Utica NY 13501
Farm-to-table American cooking, a flower-lined patio and a deep wine list in a circa-1800s building. Reservations Recommended
Ancora!
261 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
Casual place with a patio and full bar for Italian small plates and mains, with
Mediterranean influences.
Babe’s
80 N Genesee St, Utica NY 13502
Colorful booths, posters and neon signs dress up this casual American haunt with weekday
happy hours.
Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse
147 N Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Italian-inspired steakhouse providing a fusion between a casual steakhouse and one of the finest Italian restaurants in town.
Chesterfield’s Tavolo
131 N Genesee St, Utica NY 13502
A premier Italian restaurant serving locally favored classics and the best pizza in Utica.
Ventura's Restaurant
787 Lansing St, Utica, NY 13501
Known for its authentic Italian classics.
Zeina’s Café
607 Varick St, Utica, NY
Old-school, family-owned neighborhood nook with sizable portions of traditional Lebanese standards.
Crust Kitchen & Bar
330 Main St, Utica, NY 13501
Features a menu of hand-crafted soups, inventive salads, hearty signature sandwiches, and a full-service bourbon bar.
Brooklyn Pickle
600 State St, Utica, NY 13502
Counter-serve outfit featuring subs, soups and sandwiches alongside a mural of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Beef & Bird
106 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
A small sandwich shop that does not use any seed oils in any cooking processes.
Breweries & Pubs
Five Points Public House & Events Center
623 Columbia St, Utica, NY 13502
Authentic Irish pub vibe, live music, full bar, cozy pub atmosphere
Celtic Harp
805 Varick St, Utica, NY 13502
Homey, relaxed pub for beer, from local to iconic, plus whiskey, Irish eats, trivia nights, and DJ’s.
Silk (Cocktail Lounge & Dessert Bar)
104 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Luxe cocktails, dessert pairings, vibe-forward lounges, “no gimmicks, no fluff — just bold, boujee cocktails done the Silk way.”
1888 Biergarten & Tavern
830 Varick St, Utica, NY 13502
Craft beers, brewery‑tavern experience, beer garden atmosphere in downtown Utica
Lukin’s Brick Oven Pizza
640 Varick St, Utica, NY 13502
Great food, cold drinks, and live music. Order authentic brick oven pizza and
your favorite beverage.
The Beer Hub
2643 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
CNY’s beer destination, the best in beer and sandwiches – for here or to-go!
Woodland Farm Brewery
6002 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY 13502
Oneida County’s first farm brewery with a focus on lagers, barrel-aged beers, and beer that tastes like beer! Indoor and outdoor seating.
Killabrew Saloon
10 Clinton Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413
Sports-pub atmosphere, wide selection of craft beers (23 beers on tap), classic pub menu
Mōtus
234 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Cozy space serving upscale fare and unique cocktails, alongside a seasonal prix fixe.
Fitness & Hiking Trails
FIT CrossFit
145 New Hartford St. New Hartford, NY 13413
Drop-in sessions available for $20 per session.
Great option for a structured, strength & conditioning workout during your stay.
Utica Marsh Loop
10 Hbr Lck Rd W, Utica, NY 13502
Easy – 4.6 mile loop
Utica Marsh Canalway Trail
Hbr Lck Rd W, Utica, NY 13502
Easy – 13.5 mile out-and-back
Proctor Park Greater Loop
Ludlow Ave, Utica, NY 13501
Easy – 2.2 mile loop
MVCC Walking Trail
331 013-2-1, Utica, NY 13501
Easy – 3 mile loop
Sherill Brook Town Park
Sherrillbrook Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413
Easy – 1.9 mile loop
Deerfield Wilderness Loop
Walker Rd. Utica, NY 13502
Easy – 1.2 mile loop
Root Glen
153 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323
Easy – 0.7 miles out-and-back
Kirkland Glen Red Trail Loop
153 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323
Easy – 1.4 mile loop
Trenton Greenbelt Trails
7905 Wood Rd, Holland Patent, NY 13354
Easy – 2.1 mile loop
South Woods Switchbacks
Utica, NY 13501
Easy – 1.8 mile loop
Griffiss Trail Loop
Rome, NY 13441
Easy – 2.1 mile loop
Mohawk River Trail
River St., Rome, NY 13440
Easy – 4.2 mile out-and-back
Pitch Pine Bog Conversation Area
7989 W Thomas St, Rome, NY 13440
Easy – 2.9 mile loop
Delta Lake State Park Loop
8797 NY-46, Rome, NY 13440
Easy – 1.8 mile loop
Olmstead Trail
Moderate - 8 miles total, Two interlocking corridors, accessible from Genesee St / Parkway.
Pixley Falls Nature Trail
11430 NY-46, Boonville, NY 13309
Moderate – 1.2 mile loop
Kane Mountain Fire Tower Trail
Green Lake Rd, Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Moderate – 2.1 mile loop
Echo Cliff via Panther Mountain Trail
1365-899 Old Piseco Rd, Piseco, NY 12139
Moderate – 1.6 mile out-and-back
Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower)
Rondaxe Rd. Old Forge, NY 13420
Moderate – 2 mile out-and-back
Insta-Worthy
Stops in Utica
UTICA Sign – Nexus Center
400 Oriskany St W, Utica, NY 13502
Bar and grill offering American pub fare ranging from burgers to steaks, plus several TVs for sports.
“Greetings from Utica” Mural
106 Bagg's Square, near the train station
Bold postcard-style mural on a brick wall – perfect for group selfies!
Stanley Theatre Marquee
261 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Strike a pose like you’re headlining a show
Bagg’s Square Graffiti Bridge
Under the train tracks near Union Station
Grungy industrial charm + colorful graffiti = cool contrast shot
Utica Coffee Roasting Co. (Bagg’s Square)
92 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Craft beers, brewery‑tavern experience, beer garden atmosphere in downtown Utica
The Tailor & The Cook’s Brick Alley
Behind 311 Main Street
Cobblestone alley, string lights, moody evening vibes — romantic and urban chic
Munson (Museum of Art) Sculpture Garden
310 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Clean lines, artsy background, outdoor sculptures — adds a little culture to the ‘gram
F.T. Proctor Park Stone Bridge
Culver Ave. Entrance
Quiet, tucked away — stone bridge and reflective water make it a peaceful, whimsical stop