The Shop Ardsley

The Shop Is it a deli? Is it a restaurant? Is it both? Is the food great? Yes. The Shop had been on my radar and even though Ardsley is twenty minutes away, it feels like you have driven into different dimension, possibly The Shire? And it is also on the border of Dobb’s Ferry, which makes it even more confusing. I just looked at a map and it comes as no surprise that it also borders an area called Woodlands. We visited The Shop during the day and I was a little confused because it was definitely shouting deli vibes even though the left side of the space is furnished beautifully the chairs, tables and booths are so nice and the deli side is nice too very clean and organized, but definitely a deli. The daytime menu reads like a deli/diner so I asked to see the night time menu. Not deli like. (Cannot wait to return for dinner. How was the food? Excellent. You could taste that there is either a chef behind it or some seriously seasoned cooks. My husband and I shared a Reuben. I had a clam chowder. Our son ordered choc chip pancakes and our daughter a smoothie! EVERYTHING was delicious. I am not a pancake person for health reasons and because most take me back to Bisquick and high school home ec. I kept stealing bites from my kid’s pancakes. The clam chowder was bacon-forward and delicious. Silky. I just used this word to describe the amazing shrimp and corn chowder that I had at Go Fish. The difference between a cafeteria chowder and a cheffie chowder is flour. A well-executed chowder should not feel like hot clammy floury milk. Guys Ardsley is happening. Many of you already know this so forgive me for being late to the party. A few notable places are Umami sushi (real sushi bar featuring omakase , Neung Thai Kitchen (BYO booze and very soon, hopefully, the famous Liebman’s deli! Please share your own favorites below. (p.s. I have been here ONCE take everyone’s opinion with a grain of salt. Try it for yourself. — at At The Shop. (From Westchester Foodies in FB a 100% community of cooks and eaters. 17k and growing. Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Our waitress Crystal was so freaking awesome. She could give a class on customer service to workers in other places we 've patronized. She was friendly, attentive, thorough and helpful. She made sure we were good as far as our food choices and fixed whatever choices we weren 't too fond of. Crystal is exceptional at what she does (from my interaction with her first time at The Shop Ardsley) and I would recommend going back. But the establishment as a whole is awesome. The owner is friendly and welcoming. My party of four enjoyed our Fried chicken, spinach dip, hummus, drinks (spicy margarita and old fashioned) were good too. I would recommend this place and would come back to this place in the future. Maybe next weekend! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Creamed Spinach, Fried Chicken, Mac Cheese, Fries Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend

In all fairness they were getting slammed with lunch pickups and in-house dining, but some random stranger was wandering around with my cappuccino thinking it was his macchiato which he simply took from the counter where staff put orders , took off lid, was about to complain, and they then served it to me. Steak in Philly cheesesteak sandwich was decent, but kind of tough, on the whole very dry, and all the melted cheese was concentrated on one half of the sandwich. Weird. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 3

This place is ok it’s just a normal bagel place overall is pretty good for a bagel, but I would recommend going to a deli if you want to sandwich.There bagels are always fresh, and they also have some good muffins and drinks. they also have tables to sit down and eat your food during some days they have dinner. Service: Take out Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Parking space: Not sure Parking options: Free parking lot

Only ordered via Uber eats but this is the best delivery meal I’ve had in a long time and I went with “steakhouse” food and only afterwards found out this was a quick service/cafe kind of place. Seriously good steak!!!! Perfectly cooked. Excellent creamed spinach. Onion “rings” are onion crisps but that how my mom made them, so I like it. And someone added some mashed potatoes that were creamy and perfect (I didn’t order them, they were a bonus). Ohand the “wedge” I got is almost a whole head of lettuce, plenty of bacon and blue cheese and dressing. If there was a waiter at my house pouring a bottle of redthis would be a 5-star at home meal! The pic??? It’s about 1/5th of the meal I received. I’ll be enjoying this for a few days. Which—I’m never about quantity, but it’s nice that the portions EXCEED the price. Food: 5