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Pok-A-Dot
229 Ellicott St, Batavia, NY 14020, United States
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Er
Review №1

Pok-A-Dot is a classic diner style joint with standard grill sandwich type options with a few unique items such as their beef on a wick. Fried appetizers are pretty standard. Not too many seating options. Says no public restroom, but they have a tiny one they offered us.

la
Review №2

We love the Pok A Dot! Especially their Beef On Weck with Horseradish!

Pa
Review №3

The most tender and delicious roast beef. Not grizzly and rubbery. Always fresh.

As
Review №4

First time eating at Pok-A-Dot with the family. I ordered a cheeseburger which was pretty good! Also decent prices! My only complaint is the inside is small, and the bathroom is super tiny.

Ja
Review №5

The fish was hot but super greasy and upset my stomach. It was that or the tartar sauce or the Mac salad. My Friend enjoyed their roast beef sandwich tho, and said it didnt taste like they remember back in the day. The staff was super friendly!

Ga
Review №6

Theres a reason this place has been around for 60+ years........ its fantastic!! Its like walking in a old school diner back in the 60s.The Roast beef is juicy and tender and full of flavor, the old school crinkle fries. I was in awe 😁🙌

Be
Review №7

What a wonderful place to share lunch with family and friends. We were a group of 10 and they took care of all of us with great care and the roast beef was amazing. Great service great food.

Gr
Review №8

Food was Great we ordered Bugers they were very tasty... Fried Mushrooms were Amazing A must try if you like mushrooms... Service was fast and friendly....

Ja
Review №9

Our first time at the Pok- A-Dot! And definitely won’t be our last. To start with,the two women working on this date… where awesome! They told us a bit about the history of the restaurant and where very pleasant. Now to the food… we ordered the beef on weck,and french fries and gravy… they both where AMAZING!!! We will definitely stop back out there when in the neighborhood! Great job ladies! Hopefully we will get back out there soon.

Kr
Review №10

Waitress and cook were both very helpful, friendly and most awesome. Brought our dog and ate on the outside picnic table. Food was good and very reasonable.

Ha
Review №11

Amazing place to eat. Got the roast beef with gravy and pickle chips. They were delicious! My family and I would be definitely be going there again.

Sn
Review №12

Going downhill with all the changes they have made. New people working do it a different way that’s wrong, to most of the regulars. There is this attitude of like hurry up and eat and leave that wasn’t there before. They don’t pay attention to the details of your order anymore like they did when it was less popular. Extra crispy fries? No shot. Well done hotdog ? Nope. They are in too much of a hurry to do it right. Happened enough times the last year to make me write a review.

Te
Review №13

Excellent place to sit back, enjoy a good meal and talk with the natives. Old time atmosphere and cooking right in front of you makes it hard to resist dessert. Great people and good service!

Di
Review №14

Nice quaInt place. The beef on weck was good. Prices are great.

Da
Review №15

Great place for a quick bite. Fast service and low wait for your food. Good fried pickles

Mi
Review №16

Best breakfast sandwiches in Batavia by far. But thats my opinion !!!! and they by far have the best beef on WIC in the area and theyve been there since 1953

Re
Review №17

My White Hot, tasted liked so good, it was like having it for the first time

Ho
Review №18

If you never been here you dont know what your missing.. Definatly a cool place and great food with great prices... Love it!!

Jo
Review №19

The food was delicious, the prices were reasonable, and the waitress was wonderful to us and our little kids.

Sc
Review №20

The building itself made me turn and look at it. Its a small little building with an old school type of feel to it. There isnt much seating inside of the building and they do have some outside seating too. There is an additional room where you can get takeout and eat also.Reading the reviews to this place I thought this is a must try in Batavia. I ended up going into the takeout room since I thought it led to the main building but it didnt. I read a lot of reviews about the Beef on wick for this place and how good it is. Apparently, this sandwich is a western Ny favorite as just about every place Ive eaten at so far in Batavia has its own version. I figured this place must be the best since its been around so long.I also ordered the fried mushrooms. I had a side of ranch and horseradish for my food. After I got my food, the fried mushrooms were nice and crunchy. They were fried well as there wasnt a lot of oil that was sitting in my little dish of them and they didnt taste oily either. My sandwich was decent but not as enjoyable as I was hoping it would be. The top of the roll was a little soggy and salty. Perhaps they dip it into some Au jus but it didnt look like it had been. The salt I would guess is just from the roll itself. The meat wasnt as tender as Id hoped. It didnt have a lot of flavor or seasoning to it unfortunately either. From the picture of it on there restaurant, I was expecting it to be more on the mid-rare/ medium cook. I added my sauce mix of ranch and horseradish together. It helped make it a bit more enjoyable.Overall, I was a little underwhelmed by the sandwich they seem to advertise as there star. I was expecting to enjoy it more but a little dissappointed. I realize its a local favorite spot and has a lot of repeat customers. Just my experience I felt wasnt as good as others. Would I give it another try? Yes, I would. Ill just have to try another option there as I would hope to have a more enjoyable experience next time.

We
Review №21

The people that work there are nice . the service was fast the food was good and it was not expensive

Br
Review №22

Food was delicious. Service was excellent. We had a very nice waitress to boot. 🥀🐦🌿

G
Review №23

Its been years they never disappoint. A must go when in town!!!

de
Review №24

Roast beef was very good butSmall place with high tables and chairs. Good place for take out

ji
Review №25

Food was good, but they could improve their staffings attitude and take out packaging.

Mi
Review №26

Excellent service excellent roast beef on weck and would definitely put it on your bucket list to get there if youve never been there before

Na
Review №27

A must stop for me every time Im headed to B-lo and/or home again. Beef on weck w horseradish = yum!!

Ai
Review №28

Great place for a quick but good meal. Fries and gravy are a must here!

Ad
Review №29

The Beef on Kimmelweck was great! Good service and tasty food

Jo
Review №30

A true old time American diner greatprices great food and a touch of history

Jo
Review №31

Good food though it can be a little expensive. Also the fact that refills arent free like every where else these days is a big turn off if you dine in. For God sake soda and coffee costs pennies a glass.

Jo
Review №32

Love this place best beef on wick

Ed
Review №33

One of the few remaining landmarks in Batavia. I have to stop nearly every time Im in the Batavia area for one of their renowned Beef on Weck, best Ive ever had and at a reasonable price. Although this place is small, its BIG on service, highly recommended.

El
Review №34

Amazing. I recommend the beef on Kimmelweck roll.

Pe
Review №35

Old time take burger joint, good for eat in, good for take out.

Ja
Review №36

Love the people and atmosphere I highly recommend the beef on wick paired with fries and gravy! Also never skip the opportunity of the loganberry beverage

Co
Review №37

Excellent waitstaff fast service great food reasonable price

CR
Review №38

Cute little roadside cafe, good food and good service. Nothing fancy.

Jo
Review №39

We LOVE this place!We eat here every time we travel through!

Ro
Review №40

Probably the best beef on kimmelwick, ever.

C
Review №41

Excellent beef on wic!!! So mad Ive past by so many times!! Will be back for sure!!!

Je
Review №42

Cant beat the price... decent food.... fun atmosphere....

B.
Review №43

Nothing fancy...just simple good eats, friendly service, at a fair price. Thank you Anette and Patti. There are plans to come back!

J
Review №44

I had Amber as a waitress and cook and it was amazing food. Everything on the menu Id recommend with her as your server.

Ro
Review №45

Great timeless tasting food. Famous for its beef on kimmelweck and pepper& egg sandwiches. Love the food and the staff.

Jo
Review №46

Great place for beef on weck, classic dinner fare in a cozy setting.

Ed
Review №47

I had the beef on weck , fries with gravy and an iced tea. I was in heaven. 60 years of great customer service. You will enjoy their sandwiches.

jo
Review №48

Well, after 55 years of great quick service and friendly atmosphere I often pass through Batavia and stop in knowing Ill get the best, true American food! From breakfast, lunch, and dinner!Thank you Polka-Dot!

Gl
Review №49

I had never been here before but always wanted to try it, Looks like a cute little diner with a name like the polka dot youd seems like it would be a good experience..So my GF and I went in for a late morning breakfast. It Immediately felt like were unwelcomed outsiders. The staff was busy chatting it up with who I guess were regulars and seemed to be bothered with waiting on us. Our waitress wasnt friendly but The food was good, I have no complaints there. Im just saying if youre looking for that warm, inviting hometown diner atmosphere and service with a smile this probably aint it..

Te
Review №50

This is the small family restaurant I look for when Im in the Batavia area and hungry great diner food a and atmosphere love the roast beef

Ka
Review №51

We had a day of golfing at Terry Hills and someone suggested the Pok-A-Dot. I am so glad they did. My friends are big fans of Beef on Wek. They were so happy with their sandwiches they ordered another!. I had hot roast beef and french fries in gravy and it was delicious. Pok-A-Dot is now our go-to place in Batavia

Do
Review №52

Just good food and very nice people. Ill be back !

Ma
Review №53

I had a beef on weck, my wife had a burger. My sandwich was good, but very small for the price. The burger was not good.The service was inattentive and slow.No refills on soda.Probably would not be back.

Su
Review №54

Wonderful hamburger and beef on weck .

Ka
Review №55

Great little place to get a quick bite! The onion rings are delicious!

Ju
Review №56

Best Beef on Weck ever! Very tender beef & love love the gravy! Been going to this Batavia landmark restaurant for years!

To
Review №57

I was here for no more than 30min. Had there signature kimmelwick sandwich and an order of fries and a Pepsi. Note a Pepsi, yes no free refills. And its a 16oz ice filled cup. Price came to somewhere around 12 I believe. The sandwich was good(5 and change), no idea on the cost of the fries. Heard a couple people discussing the fact that you are charged for every drink. Must be rent is very high or something, its all cheap food yet almost $15 if I had purchased a 2nd drink for a sandwich and fries..... Oh and thinking I received the bottom of the French frie bag, fries where crinkle cut and maybe the length of 2 dimes side by side. Good food overall though. Service provided by 3 kind ladies.

Li
Review №58

Great place to eat. Food is great too...

Da
Review №59

The food there is nothing short of AWESOME. I had the beef on wick, and I have had beef on wick alot of places. But the pokadot is in 1st place by alot.2nd place is no where in sight. If you are ever in batavia and looking for a place to eat. Polkadot is the place.

Ga
Review №60

This place IS one of a kind... You gotta love it JUST for that!However, the virus is making an pact here.. and it is not quite up to its previous fantastic status... After this virus is behind us.. I will look forward to having the ole gal back!

de
Review №61

Been awhile since Ive been there and it never disappoints! Love the renovations too.. Ill always be back👍

Gi
Review №62

Great place. Locally owned and operated. Cheap prices and amazing food.

Ja
Review №63

Fantastic Food Great Prices Highly Recommend This Place. Not a 5 Star But A Down To Earth Food Place.

Br
Review №64

We have been by this very small restaurant and the other day we had to be in the town for doctor appointment and afterwards we decided to stop and see what they had for food we both got the Beef on wicked it was excellent it melted in your mouth if you want a homemade meal stop by and you will for yourself

Hi
Review №65

Best Beef on weck in Western New York. The place is a hole in the wall but excellent grilled abs fried foods. Great beef on weck, a WNY specialty. White hots and burgers are excellent. Good breakfast too. New bathroom too! A bit pricey for the location but worth it.

Be
Review №66

I love the dot. Anything and everything Ive ever had here was so tasty. The staff are very friendly and food is good, fast, hot, affordable.

Sh
Review №67

I loved it there its cute and like a little old fashioned they have really good food

De
Review №68

Cute, tiny place with good food and great service!

Cy
Review №69

Excellent food ad always and great service to

We
Review №70

First time there. Not what I expected for a small burger joint.

wa
Review №71

Dry roast beef

Ri
Review №72

Awesome food awesome service. Great place.

Pa
Review №73

Good service, in-spite of one waitress being extremely rude!

Da
Review №74

Heard great things about the place, being a chef myself I expected great things, highly disappointed.

Ch
Review №75

Great place , you have to try the roast beef on kimmelweck sandwich ! The best !

Ri
Review №76

Great food

Ja
Review №77

Decent food

AM
Review №78

Best food in town..place looks great with all the new covid remodeling, & very clean 👌

Li
Review №79

Food was OK. Place was REALLY cold air-conditioner!

Br
Review №80

Beef on kimmelweck was awesome!

Ch
Review №81

Nice little hole in the world style diner with excellent tasting food and wonderful service. Great place to bring the family.

Lo
Review №82

Delicious Roast beef fries with gravy also delicious

Su
Review №83

Service wasnt great and had to send fries back for well done after I originally ordered well done.....but food and prices were very good.

Jo
Review №84

Theres a very affordable menu

Jo
Review №85

Great food Lunch time was fast past love the staff

Ma
Review №86

Hidden gem in Batavia. Excellence roast beef sandwiches, nice friendly staff a must try if youre a roast beef lover.

Ma
Review №87

Iconic little shack by the tracksGrill service by the town trolls but great beef on weck if the rolls are fresh

me
Review №88

Tried to get something twice since they reopened. Cant deal with the new rudeness. Done with you for now.

St
Review №89

Had the Beef on Weck. The beef was dry and full of rubbery fat. Frozen french fries to boot. Absolutely horrible food. Very dissatisfied considering all the hype on the Beef on Weck.

Ci
Review №90

Good food , great prices

Ri
Review №91

I had their famous roast beef on weck and it was the most tender meat Ive had on a similar sandwich

Ly
Review №92

Wonder food, great service with cars side delivery!!

Mo
Review №93

Sold as the original Beef on Weck. Disappointing. I had a better Beef on Weck at the Oakfield Inn and they werent even trying.

Cy
Review №94

K8nda on expensive side. N the service was terrible

Ro
Review №95

There pepper and egg on a roll is the best

Cl
Review №96

If immaculate surroundings and fancy decor are most important to you, dont bother to visit. But if you like good, wholesome food youll find it here. It was obvious that many of the diners were long-time patrons which to me is a good recommendation for any establishment.

Co
Review №97

Delicious and so affordable!

Ji
Review №98

Its possible my wife and I showed up at the wrong time. It was our first time. We ordered a hot dog sausage and fries as well as battered mushrooms. They were out of battered mushrooms. Are meat came but no fries. We waited awhile for the fries. They were very under cooked. Ate 2 and left the plate.

ji
Review №99

Glad to see they are open again and now offer online ordering and take charge cards!

El
Review №100

The food was okay. The part that annoyed me was that the regulars got their food before the new comers. We ordered our food waited maybe 30 min and in that 30 min 3 regulars came in after us and got their food before us and left by the time we got our food. The customer service was horrible. The lady who served us went outside for a cigarette and talked to her friends instead of cleaning the tables. She never once asked us if we wanted more coffee or orange juice. The woman cooking was eating the food and drinking and touching everything with the same glove on. We also had to go up and ask for more drinks and we had to go up and get our food. She also set the food on the bar where everyone else was sitting which is nasty as it is. The bathroom was nice though so no complaints on that one. The food was okay but the French toast was dry but the home fries were good. Overall it was an okay experience.

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  • Address:229 Ellicott St, Batavia, NY 14020, United States
  • Site:http://pokadotbatavia.com/
  • Phone:+1 585-343-6775
Categories
  • Diner
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–8PM
  • Thursday:9AM–8PM
  • Friday:9AM–8PM
  • Saturday:9AM–8PM
  • Sunday:9AM–8PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
  • Historic:Yes
Crowd
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • Cash-only:Yes
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