You enjoy quality. That is why you are visiting our website in the first place. John would like to offer his personal recommendations to help you navigate the myriad of local choices successfully. In no order of relevance, here are John's recommendations:
Lodging :
Adirondack Motel (on the lake- muffins!)
Cochran's - Kiwassa B+B (on the lake- very private)
Saranac Lake Inn (Gauthiers) - Dine and stay package available! (on the lake)
The Porcupine B+B - Great hospitality.
Lake Placid Lodge - High end.(on Lake Placid)
The Best Western- Indoor pool!
The Point- Very high end.(Upper Saranac Lake)
Avoid:
The Hotel Saranac- wish we could, but no way.
Dining:
Breakfast-
Blue Moon Cafe - upscale and delicious. Meet the town for breakfast!
McKenzies Grill (at the Best Western) Working man food- older visitors enjoy this place too.
Lunch-
Lake View Deli - The best deli in the mountains. My whole family loves the food here.
Left Bank Cafe -French and good.
Nori's - Health food store w/ grab and go goodness- hot soups and peripherals.
Owls Nest Pizza- Most like NYC Pie. Thin and delicious!
Dinner-
The Belvedere - Continental steaks and Italian. Always a good bet for family dinner.
The Cowboy- Lake Placid
HoJo's - One of the very last! Careful of the buffet- eat clam strips and ice cream.
Interlaken- Lake Placid
Lisa G's- Lake Placid
Liquids and Solids - Lake Placid
Bakery-
Bluesberry Bakery Lake Placid - Great German pastries!
The Bakery at Conroy's Organics - locally found at Nori's and The Saturday Farmers Market in Riverside Park.


