Karen's - Pawling, NY

Although Karen’s looks like what it is – a roadside café – when you walk in the door it feels like a home kitchen. There are hot lunch specials every day and a menu of sandwiches and hamburgers, but it’s breakfast when Karen’s glows with hash-house charm. The most amazing morning meal is what’s listed on the menu as a Mr. Mac Belly Buster: bacon, sausage, cheese, potatoes, and two eggs, all piled into a hard roll.

100% Approval Rating (5 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

pancakes ($5.00)

egg sandwich ($3.00)

Mr. Mac Belly Buster ($5.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" Although Karen’s looks like what it is – a roadside café – when you walk in the door it feels like a home kitchen. There’s all kinds of chatter going on among folks at the counter and the cook behind the pass-through window and the waitress, who is the cook’s ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

7/22/2001 - Michael Stern, $7

Map & Directions

Route 22, Pawling, NY

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"This is the sign that greets customers on their way in the door."
Michael Stern

"This sign is posted above the front door."
Michael Stern

"Nine out of ten Karen's customers are men; but women rule this roost."
Michael Stern

"Please pass the syrup!"
Michael Stern

"An old-fashioned eat-place on a country road"
Michael Stern