The Country Bear in Lake Placid, NY

The Country Bear in Lake Placid, NY is quite popular because of the magic they work on all the freshly baked goods like breads, muffins, pies, cakes and even doughnuts. Their pastries are flaky and melt in your mouth and you could probably eat a whole loaf of bread yourself!

The Country Bear is comfortably situated in the picturesque Adirondacks just a few minutes away from the lake and Whiteface Mountain. The décor is casual and friendly, true reflections of not only the people who work there but also the rustic feel of the Adirondacks. However, while the atmosphere is certainly important at the Country Bear, it is the fresh bakery goods as well as the breakfast and lunch specials that have visitors coming from miles around.

Lunch offerings are standard for diners like sandwiches, hamburgers, salads, soups and more but everything is homemade, including the sandwich bread and the hamburger buns. These qualities are what elevate the menu. In addition, the breakfast offerings are very generous and you could probably last until dinnertime if you are a clean plater. Try the stacks of pancakes, thick French toast or one of their omelets — you won't regret it!

As they have a specialty cake business as well, you can rest assured that the desserts at the Country Bear near Lake Placid, New York are top notch. If you are in the area just visiting, it is a must stop so that you can purchase some food items for a to-die for picnic.  They are open year round from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. but close on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Be sure to stop in there early if you plan to purchase those supplies for the picnic lunch!