Where to Eat During Your Stay at Paddler’s Rest
Nearby Long Lake Food Options
A stay at Paddler’s Rest gives you plenty of reasons to slow down, get outside, and spend less time thinking about what’s for dinner.
Fortunately, you don’t have to go far to find something good to eat. Long Lake has a surprisingly wide range of restaurants, cafés, takeout spots, ice cream stands, pubs, and casual places to grab a meal. You’ll find everything from breakfast sandwiches and coffee to pizza, burgers, seafood, deli sandwiches, homemade soups, and full-service dinners.
Most places have their own local character, too. Some are right along Main Street. Others are tucked away behind the shops or near the water. A few are the kind of places you’ll probably find yourself talking about after you get home.
Start Your Morning With Coffee and Breakfast
Waypoint Cafe
ADK Trading Post
ADK Trading Post is another convenient option for breakfast sandwiches, along with homemade soups, fresh sandwiches, specialty cheeses, and prepared meals to take with you. It’s also part general store, part gift shop, and part Adirondack supply stop, so you can pick up a few things for the day while you’re there.
Long Lake Diner & Owl Head's Pub
For a traditional sit-down breakfast, Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round in the center of the town of Long Lake.
Sit Down for Dinner
The Adirondack Hotel
The Adirondack Hotel is open year-round and combines its historic Adirondack and Victorian character with a restaurant serving lunch and dinner. There’s also a wine list and a gift shop inside the hotel.
Long View Lodge
Long View Lodge offers full-service dining and a bar along with views of Long Lake. The menu includes appetizers, entrees, familiar favorites with a twist, specialty drinks, craft beer, and a selection of wines.
Grab Something Casual
The Park Long Lake
The Park Long Lake is another family-friendly option, with burgers, coffee from Utica Roasting, ice cream, outdoor picnic tables, and a play area for kids.
Chef Darrell's Mountain Diner
Jim & Lorine Kuhn Hot Dogs & More
Jim & Lorine Kuhn Hot Dogs and More opened in 2025 along Main Street. The roadside stop serves hot dogs, Michigans, and additional menu items that are added throughout the summer. It’s an easy stop when you’re looking for a casual meal and a scenic break.
Brookeside Hops & Hoagies
Brookside Hops and Hoagies serves craft beer, hoagies, and Boar’s Head deli products. There’s indoor seating, a bar, televisions, and a screened-in porch, along with a beer garden for enjoying the Adirondack summer weather. It’s located behind Hoss’s.
Wild ADK Whisk
Wild ADK Whisk is a local pizza and bakery shop located behind Hoss’s. Their handmade sourdough pizzas include classics like cheese and pepperoni along with options such as the Artisan pizza with prosciutto and tapenade and a white pizza with artichokes, tomatoes, and garlic sauce.
Save room for one of their cinnamon rolls or homemade sourdough English muffins, too.
