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276 North Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 (Map) (914) 631-2984
It’s been almost three years since the WBC dined at The Horseman in Sleepy Hollow. The restaurant recently re-opened after being closed for some time, so we decided it was time to give them another try.
Attendees: :jump_to_Sylvia:, :jump_to_Jeff:, :jump_to_Shelley:
:a_Sylvia:
When the Horseman shut its door suddenly back in the fall/winter of 2012, at first I thought it was temporary. But then after a month, it seemed it was not temporary at all.
As the months went by, I’d peek at the Horseman as I was driving by on my way to the Sleepy Hollow HS parking lot for Sunday Run Day, hoping to see some life in the building indicating it was open. Then old man winter came in and my Sunday Run Days on the trails were put on hold. It was strange. I don’t normally frequent the place, but during these past few months, looking for a diner nearby kept making me think about it. Even when asked for recommendations for breakfast in the area, it would come up. Strange how that works.
Then, last week, Jeff told me that the Horseman was open. It seems it re-opened as quietly and suddenly as it had closed.
The menu has not changed.
I had a garden omelette, gave Jeff my potatoes and subbed my toast for a very unevenly cut english muffin (for an extra $0.60). Shelley insisted I share a plate of buttermilk pancakes with her. Who says no to pancakes?
The omelette was quite large and hearty, and apparently had a slice of American cheese melted in the center (I don’t recall seeing cheese as one of the fillings on the menu). I would normally have them hold the cheese, but it was just a little bit of cheese, so no bigs.
The pancakes were good, a bit flat, but still good. Although no real maple syrup here.
Even though the food isn’t spectacular, it’s not why you come here for breakfast. First, it fills that diner/breakfast void for Sleepy Hollow. Secondly, it’s cozy and comfortable, a real neighborhood fixture. And lastly and most importantly, a very close downhill walk from the parking lot for the trailhead for both the OCA and Rockefeller Park.
With spring so near, and a half marathon in the horizon, now I have added incentive for some additional miles on Sunday Run Day!
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:a_Jeff:
The Horseman is back open! After a long hiatus the Horseman has opened its doors again. Why were they closed? Who knows? Who cares!? (Although there are rumors.) They’re open, and that’s what matters.
I’ve been frequenting The Horseman for years now. It’s been a breakfast staple for Antonia and I since high school. (Frequent readers of the WBC will remember Antonia from the River City Grille post). Our loyalty for The Horseman isn’t because it’s the best breakfast in town, which it is not. But what they offer is consistency. They’ve consistently had the same food breakfast after breakfast. Their prices are also very good, which is another reason why two poor high school students would develop an affinity towards a restaurant.
So what do I get on my first visit back to The Horseman? Well, normally I’d get “the Horseman” which is a full breakfast in “omlette” form, but not this time. This time I ventured out to get the Challah French Toast. The meal was sufficient. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s nothing to write off. I’d say it’s a step up from standard diner fair.
Overall, I’m excited that The Horseman is open again. Antonia and I have our normal breakfast establishment again.
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:a_Shelley:
All I really remember from my last visit to The Horseman was that the waffles I ordered were eerily plastic-like in appearance. But I told Sylvia I wanted a cheaper breakfast this morning, and Horseman delivered that.
Given my disappointment with the waffles the last time around, I decided to go for a basic egg sandwich this time. I was about to settle on standard egg and cheese, but then I saw that there’s a Western egg sandwich option. Sold. And because I felt really hungry I couldn’t help but peer pressure Sylvia into getting pancakes to share.
The Western egg sandwich hit the spot. It was basically like an omelette on a roll, and was chock full of hearty, fresh peppers, onions, and ham. In fact, a little bit too chock full. The downside was that there seemed to be more of those items than egg. It was unbalanced, although not unpleasant. It was just more like I was having a pepper and ham sandwich than an egg sandwich. The roll was very fresh and soft, with a nice cheweyness to it. The pancakes were average, but satisfied my sweet tooth this morning.
The price was right too, with the sanwich coming in under $6. For a quick, affordable morning bite in Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown, The Horseman gets my vote. But if you like more egg in your egg sandwich, it may be better to stick to the basic egg/cheese.
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