Bidwell Tavern Cafe

A very unique restaurant with good food and great service. Known for their chicken wings and the many flavors they didn't disappoint. The decor from the 1800's with the pot belly stove roaring away our server Darien provide great customer interaction and service. I would highly recommend visiting the Bidwell Tarvern.

Words cannot describe how legendary these wings are. I have never, NEVER, had any wing like these. The flavor, crispiness, variety, and legacy. All these themes for me meet a 10/10 score, absolute perfection! I must insist if you haven't gotten a tavern size portion of wings go try them. I understand I am just a man of the internet with a picture of a fish for a face but please take my word.

A great time Friday evening with the band “Hardwood” - playing classic rock (CSN, Dylon, Harrison, the Dead, the Band, etc & some originals). Bidwell serves some of the best wings in the area (coming from Buffalo that’s a high compliment). Had a perfectly cooked mushroom & Swiss burger & wife had the Gorgonzola salad - both generous portions. Service was fast, friendly, & attentive - great selection of beers & wine. Classic New England Tavern atmosphere.

10.28.23 we were a party of 4 that sat outdoors. We were excited to visit here again and we came early before the dinner rush. Unfortunately this time we didn't have a great experience because they were understaffed and folks at table next to us told us the food was coming out an hour after you order and the manager made the staff cry. Our waitress was very good and she tried but we could tell she was running. We waited forever to pay our bill and had to go indoors to find someone who'd take our money. The food was good. My garlic parm wings were good and the others liked their entrees too. We would have ordered more food and drinks if there was someone to serve us. Not sure we'll go back anytime soon. There are other places that aren't as crazy. 9.18.21 this is based only on my take-out experience as this time we didn't eat indoors. Phone order, was ready in 20 minutes, quick and efficient service and the wings were great. Only criticism/ comment is that the coleslaw should have been in a separate container as is soaked the burger bun. But everything was tasty and good.

I heard that this place was one of the best places to eat in the area, so I decided to give it a shot. It was really loud and crowded in our section and I was a bit uncomfortable at first. I thought I wouldn’t enjoy my meal, but I was wrong. They were pretty busy and our waitress had another party with about twenty people that was stressing her out, but she did a great job and the food was really good. I have to go back to try some of the other items I wanted to try, but I’ll probably go on a weekday afternoon and avoid a weekend night crowd.

Food is absolutely delicious. Their French onion soup is a great appetizer, I adore the Flatbread stuff too. Be prepared to wait a while on everything though. The servers are either forgetful, like Dory; OR too busy complaining to each other about other customers and work, to actually work. But IF you happen to get a good one, tip them well!