Our History
Burritt's Then
O.W. Burritt was an original Weedsport entrepreneur. He was an inventor, a businessman, a small town store owner and pillar of the Weedsport community at the turn of the century. Now, almost one hundred years later, Burritt's is once again a center for entrepreneurial leadership and community development. Not only that - it's also the best place from Rochester to Schenectady to get a cup of coffee and a pastry - 7 days a week.
Burritt's Now
The building that houses the modern Burritt's Cafe is not the same that held the original. The entire corner block was destroyed by a fire in the first quarter of the century. The building that replaced the old brick buildings used some of the same bricks!
Darryl Wolford and Sherry Saben-Wolford spent nearly a year working on the Burritt's building, clearing out the remains of the hardware store that occupied the building for many years. What they created has to be seen. The entire exterior of the building is a brilliant professionally painted Trompe-l'œil. The side of the building is covered by a 75" long original mural of the Old Erie Canal, which ran directly through Weedsport.
Live Local Music, Local Art, Fair Trade Coffee
Three nights a week we feature live local artists performing music for your enjoyment. The Cafe's performance space is designed for an acoustically complete musical experiences. It's an intimate setting, perfect for the type of music we deliver. Folk, bluegrass, blues, jazz, oldies; every weekend a new experience. If you haven't been here, you have to come by! If your musical act is looking for a great place to play, contact us!
The Cafe also features new displays of original artwork. Oil painting, sculpture, photography, all right here. New shows go up monthly. If you would like to be display your artwork at the cafe, contact us!
Incredible Fresh Food and Pastries Every day we offer freshly prepared salads, wraps,grilled sandwiches, soup and chili for our patrons. Why would you go for fast food when you can have a fresh, healthy lunch? Not only that, but Burritt's offers something you won't find anywhere else in town.