Recently planned a get together with some former coworkers. Needed a place to meet up. When I googled, "good cheap eats in Schenectady," the 20 North Broadway Tavern topped the short list. Done. It was an instant hit. I wanted the pastrami sandwich pictured on the website. Turns out, it was every bit as good as it looked. Probably the best I've had in the Capital Region. I think it came with coleslaw but they let me switch it for a small salad. The beer was cold. The server/ bartender was both friendly and efficient. The food came up relatively quickly. I was relieved and delighted. The tavern has just the right look. It's cute from the outside with nice signage. Inside, the lighting is dim-- especially at night--with the feel of a cool dive bar. If you want a more festive setting during the summer, there's outdoor seating complete with hanging string lights. That actually looked very inviting but my friends chose to stay indoors due to the threat of rain. As we prepared to leave, my friends were wondering why they hadn't been to the tavern before. One thing for sure is that we'll be back for more "good cheap eats" and great beer. read more

20 North Broadway Tavern - Pastrami sandwich and side salad - Pubs Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Wings were pretty good, not a fan of the pastrami sandwich, the entire beer draft line was down. We got an order of garlic Parm wings and an order of hot buffalo wings and enjoyed them both. If you go there before 5 PM you will have to pay for parking across the street in the municipal lot which is not too expensive. Cute place seemed like nice people working there. We would go back for the wings. read more

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Stopped in after a show at Proctors - nice staff, good selection of beer on tap. Enjoyed patty melt, black n blue burger and fries - very good! There was a wings special - smelled awesome and will head back again. read more

These wings. Let me tell you they are something to write home about. Thy were awesome, I had their sasquatch(?) sauce..... pretty sure that's what it was called. It was very good, and apparently award winning. I've been to Schenectady over the past 10 years a lot and very unsure how I have not stumbled across this place. The place is a quintessential little NY style pub/bar. I will be back. Hopefully soon. read more

For the looks of this Schenectady bar, it's average. It doesn't look like much to be honest. 20 North Broadway even has a generic name. Has some great beers and cocktails. Only pretty average food but it's not bad though. A great place for watching games. It's packed when there's something on. The bar is kind of a tight fit, partly because of the crowds blocking the entrance and stuff. It's about $8 for a basic cocktail. There's great reliable things like Jameson. Food is more of a crapshoot. It's about $9 for the Soft Pretzel Sticks. Seems like a lot for these. A redeeming factor is these come with horseradish mustard. This is the best part. Good beers and cocktails. It's one of the better places for watching games if you're okay with crowds in tight spaces. The food is the usual kind of bar stuff like pretzels, wings, and whatever. read more

20 North Broadway Tavern - Jameson And Soft Pretzel Sticks - Pubs Near Me - Schenectady, New York

A go to spot in Schenectady for comfort eats and NFL ticket. There is plenty of free parking in the LAZ lot directly across the street. In the warmer months there are alley and back patio seating options. The inside of the bar is traditional with drink and music memorabilia. The restaurant changed ownership a year ago but the charm did not change. The drafts rotate frequently and Flower Power is my favorite choice. I try to rotate food items from tendies, Reuben sandwich with Mac salad and chicken wings. But I typically get the award winning wings. Always order crispy! The mix hot buffalo and paresean garlic sauce is insane. read more

20 North Broadway Tavern - Crispy wings full order 18$ - Pubs Near Me - Schenectady, New York

What a great little spot! I'm so glad we stopped in. We weren't sure what we had gotten into at first, as it took an awkward few minutes for someone to greet us at the door & help us to a table, but we realized pretty quickly that we had found a great local joint. The service - Wonderful, pleasant, & accommodating. We let our server know right away that we were very, very thirsty & she appeared moments later with glasses of ice water for everyone & a big pitcher for the table. She also brought me pickles per my request (I only asked for one, & she brought three!) The prices - Phenomenal! It's rare to see good quality food priced so reasonably anymore. I got the Blackened Chicken "Big Salad" with their homemade tomato basil vinaigrette with a side of fries. It really hit the spot. The interior - Fascinating & fun. So much to look at. Great posters, stickers, beer cans, & pictures on the walls. The bathroom door was all carved up with initials & messages from prior customers. Loved it. We will be back if we're in the area again! read more

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The food has become inconsistent. And the fact that every time I've been there in the past 6-8months I've had to wait in line for the ladies room for one of the cooks to come out is absolutely insane. Only to finally get in there and find piss all over the toilet seat. I have given enough chances. I won't be going back. Even the wings aren't as good as they once were. It's a damned shame. read more

20 North is an old fashioned bar setting with plenty of bar seating and a few booths and tables setup along the sides. They have plenty of beer on tap including fiddlehead, Sierra Nevada, Coors, Yuingling, blue moon and Guinness to name a few. There are also plenty of liquors for cocktails. I took the recommendation of other reviews and got the wings. They were extra crispy and delicious. There's a fine line between crispy and over cooked. Some of the wings in the order were perfect, others a bit overdone but the sauce more than made up for it. I also sat at the bar and the service was pretty good. The bar wasn't overly busy and it took a bit to place my order but everyone was extremely friendly and kind. I'd be back. read more

20 North Broadway Tavern - Chicken Wings Triple Threat - Pubs Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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The wings are excellent. I recommend the squatch sauce. Melt sandwiches are very good. Service is really friendly and attentive. The ambiance is really lively and fun. Old school dive bar. read more

It is with a heavy heart that I write this review and leave this lonely star. Used to love this place, but it's not what it used to be, the service is not good, the mixed drinks are terrible and some of the wing flavors are not the same since the business changed hands. Prices are also wild. I miss the old days. read more

If you have not stop by this location, you are missing out. Nothing fancy just down home food and fun good drinks good atmosphere kind of a dive bar but I love it so come check it out. It may be crowded because I'm not the only one who thinks this place is pretty awesome especially their wings. read more

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They have the best wings in Schenectady!!!! Hands down! If you've never tried their Sasquatch wings you're missing out. The staff is super friendly. It has cute little pub feel, very welcoming. I love going in there. This is one of my favorite places to eat in Schenectady!! read more

This is the second time I've stopped by in as many trips to the Schenectady area. The food here is really good and great prices. I've had a burger with waffle fries both times, I think it's like $10. They have a bunch of craft beer cans, which run $8 a pop so the food is almost cheaper than the beer. Both visits for me were on a Friday and the first one in May they were packed. This second time in August was a little less crowded but still seems like the place to be. I was at a local brewery and they recommended getting food here & I can see why. They are famous for their wings - I'll have to give them a try next time! read more

Came here with a group of friends and was very pleased with the wings. I tried the triple treat, squash and garlic parmesan flavored wings. They all were delicious in their own ways. But I had a personal preference on the squash since I like buffalo flavored wings. I also liked the garlic parmesan wings because they were crispy delicious. The triple threat had too much sauce for me but it was nice to try everyone elses wings. Pro: -Delicious wings and great flavors -Great portions. Left feeling not to full and not to hungry. -Asked us if we needed anything else while eating -Was flexible on taking our order as people arived Cons: -Took quite a while to make our order. Maybe because we had a big group Tips: -If you come with friends or family, you should try all the different flavors they have for wings. Each person picks a different one and you just share. read more

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5 Stars for pub/bar food 4 Stars for atmosphere (loud, busy bar next to eating space) After dinner in a fancy restaurant last week, tried 20 North Broadway in Schenectady for A+ pub/bar food includ. Steak Sandwich, Patty Melt, curly fries, soup, and wings. Cole Slaw was a C+ Delicious food -- Took 1/2 home. Service in spite of packed place earned a 30% tip. Dave was pleasant, attentive, and helpful. Large glass of water was replaced without asking! Got order of amazing WINGS to go for grandsons. Wings are large, flavorful but not greasy or wet. Yum. Wed. -- 12 wings are $9 instead of $12. Large bar, several booths next to bar, and four tables in back. Weather permitting, there is a large covered patio area in back. read more

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Delicious, delicious medium wings. Saturday I went to a little corner of heaven located in Schenectady, and I am very mad at myself I hadn't made it here sooner. I arrived around 1pm, alone, ready to dig into the 'best wings' in the area. I was not doubtful, I was ready. Many people whom I trust have named these, the best. The small tavern was packed for lunch. No seats at the bar, but I was lucky that within a few minutes, a table was cleared and I swiped it up. The waitress was sweet, my glass was always full, which was good because I was there a while. The waitress warned me that the kitchen would take a while, no problem. I was in the mood for a few beers. I was not planning to wait an hour for a dozen wings, but honey they were WORTH IT. Yes, an hour wait. Once that plate of hot, buttery, chicken wings was in front of me, it was worth it. That first bite, crunchy. tasty, yum! The sauce is definitely unique, addictive. The crisp they get on the wing with out drying it out was divine. My one complaint is, these wings are phenomenal and need an appropriate side served with them. The blue cheese dressing is not on par with the quality of the wings. A house made blue cheese would have really put these wings over the top. I hope they eventually get there. I can not wait to return. Just skip the blue cheese and appreciate the pure taste of the wings! read more

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We were visiting from out of town and looking for a small local joint to hang out and watch the football games. Great spot!

Best wings in Schenectady, possibly the capital region. Fresh, crispy, and delicious. Blue cheese dressing is nothing to write home about; keep the wings clean and pure with garlic parm. Not a bad chicken salad either and the price is right at $9. Good prices on beer and fun low key crowdz read more

20 North Broadway Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Another one of our stops for the wing walk. This is the one I was most excited about trying bc the name stuck out the most. Honey habanero. What!?!?! Anyways, wings were perfect w a ton of meat and crispy and the flavor was sweet then a slight kick afterwards. I deducted one star for one reason. Instead of blue cheese they gave us mayo!?! We couldn't tell at first bc the wing was kicking but afterwards we realized and we'll... that did it for us. So if you go make sure you get the right condiment lol read more

20 North Broadway Tavern - Habanero honey wings. - Pubs Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Even during Covid the wings are perfect, the service is great and the playlist accompanies it all perfectly... (most of the time). Had a Sizzor Kick KC BC with these perfect wings... delish! read more

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I went here last night and this place has THE BEST wings I have ever had in my life that's no bs!!!

Best dang wings around full stop. Good bar and tv setup for watching games. Nice beer selections...but it's all about the wings baby!

The food was the only saving grace as the service here was lackluster at best. I tried calling this restaurant two nights in a row and no answer, walked in to the bar and was started down by two employees but not approached to order, and when I finally came in to sit down and try their infamous wings? I could could on one hand how many minutes were spent between taking my order/checking in on my food. They didn't seem to be busy, but all I can say is don't expect much facetime with their service. However, the food was really great. I got the full dozen wings (medium) with a half side of waffle fries. Both were fried super crunchy, so if you don't like your wings hard, maybe mention whilst ordering. The fries had a nice season salt served on top and the wings were actually really great. I was very satisfied with the food. read more

20 North Broadway Tavern - Full Dozen Wings - Pubs Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Great atmosphere, attentive and friendly bartender and wait staff, lively conversation and hands down the best wings in town.

Easily the best and my favorite place for regular or boneless wings in the area, they never disappoint! The sandwich's and burgers do not disappoint either. read more

20 North Broadway Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Schenectady, New York

The food is great. I do enjoy the food here. I must say that the cost between the food and what you get I don't know Jury still out on that one because they are pretty expensive. The service is not bad. I had a pretty decent time and pretty decent experience while I was there so I cannot fault that and the ambience is actually pretty good as well so the only thing that I really dropped the star on was the fact that the cost of everything together really kind of takes away the whole experience. I do understand that you have overhead. I do understand that you do have costs that you have to put into play but if people can't afford what you're putting out then they're gonna stop coming. Other than that, though it was an excellent experience and if you're ever in the area and you want to give them a try, I suggest you do so. I think you'll have a good experience. Thank you so much for listening. read more

First off I have to admit I made a tragic mistake. I had heard from several folks that 20 North was THE spot for wings. I took my wife and we both thought they were just OK. Turns out that I was actually eating the wings at a different Schenectady establishment which is close by. Now that I have been to the actual 20 North I can say the wings here are FANTASTIC. Cooked perfectly crispy, they are the ideal size with a nice variety of sauces. I am a fan of the medium, triple threat and Squatch. The blue cheese is just OK and comes in a very small portion. If you are a blue cheese nut you need to order extra. It is fair to say that these wings are so good you don't need it! They do make other things and maybe someday I will diverge from the main attraction. A dive bar to say the least, 20 North has a very happy vibe. With classic rock playing in the background and servers aimed to please this will be a Schenectady favorite now and in to the future. They have a cool outdoor spot to hang and is also open very late. Hoards of bar hoppers pack the place on weekends. Street parking is available and there is also a community lot right across the street. I am so glad I found the actual 20 North and their legendary wings. Go on Wednesday for a few bucks off an order! read more

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Been in Schenectady NY for a few weeks to visit family I don't know much places so I decide to trust Yelp reviews to help me find some good eats. I see the reviews are high for this Resturant and decide to give it a try. I ordered a few dishes because like I said I'm with family. I get home with my meals to find the onion rings are completely burnt, the bread burnt and the burger patties burnt but the inside of the patty I was completely pink. Idk a Resturant is ok with giving customers food like this but I'm outraged. read more

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I don't know why there's so many reviews saying the wings are good.. my friends & i got take out boneless wings. hot, bbq, chipotle bbq, & fries. the inside was a cute little bar, but the wings were flat, thin, & dry as hell. the fries were just disrespectful. honestly mcdonald's fries are better lol. they literally had no flavor what so ever. not even salt. ranch had like no flavor & yeah none of us liked them just not good at all imo. & i was disappointed because i saw so many good reviews :( read more

20 North Broadway Tavern - dryyyyy & a little chewy - Pubs Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Best wings in Schenectady County! A little tavern with great food and beers, staff aren't too bad either! Outdoor seating in the summer months a plus! read more

Great food at reasonable prices. I love their wings- crispy and flavorful with a generous amount of sauce. The best part about the wings is that they don't break the bank. The atmosphere is typical for a classic bar- sports and news on the tv, crowded, and dimly lit. Although the volume gets pretty loud, it's not too difficult to communicate or hear the servers. Service is pretty good, although every once in a while a server forgets something- but it's not too bad since they either immediately get it for you or comp part of your tab to make up for it. Overall, the people who work there are friendly, and make sure you have a good experience. I've enjoyed eating here despite my sensory issues with the noise level. Overall I like this place a lot. read more

Door guy was a bitch, wouldn't accept valid proof of age. Fuck this place, if you're 21 with an ID u won't be accepted.

Chose here as the reviews were good and not too far from the Via Aquarium we visited. It was a Saturday during lunchtime and the bar area was busy. As we waited for our food, the tables for lunch started filling up quickly. We had the kids with us, and since it was during the day it was ok, but I wouldn't bring them again. I felt better there was another table with kids as well. I thought their food was great (we ordered 2 types of wings, a burger, and cheese sticks), however, the wait time was unusually long. If I lived in the area, I'd be back for a drink and some wings. Glad we tried it! read more

Had a great time here. Food was great, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to come back agin

Awesome wings The food here is great never had a bad meal The staff is great also . Just go you'll love it read more

I've been there plenty of times both day and night... and the one time I forget my ID they denied us after seating us and taking our order. All we ordered was sodas no one ordered liquor. Terrible service and stupid rules for chicken wings read more

I don't get down this way that often, so I am going to be like a political pollster and pronounce 20 North a winner based on the evidence I have. Point #1: a bunch of us were here for a wing tasting and agreed the product was excellent with a thoroughly original sauce which, we agreed, is not based on Frank's Red Hot. Point #2: the special of the day when we walked in a little after noon was French onion soup and, by the time we left at 1, it was sold out. Creativity and integrity in the kitchen. Of course, this being a bar, I should also mention the drinking. There were lots of regulars at the bar and they seemed quite happy. The beer list was not extensive but included Flower Power, the #1 selling New York brewed IPA, so I would be happy as well. A friend wondered why, on a chilly but bright early spring day, there were so few people on the street in downtown Sch'dy. The answer is they're inside drinking at places like this. If I lived in the neighborhood, I would be in serious danger of becoming a barfly. If you are nearby, don't do that but check out 20 North. read more

20 North Broadway Tavern - A dozen wings for $9.25, best value of the day on our tasting tour. - Pubs Near Me - Schenectady, New York

I gave 4 stars because it's a great bar and atmosphere. Great crowd of mostly locals, who were very welcoming. I ordered the Allman burger, medium with no bbq sauce. It came with sauce and very well done, not a hint of pink. Maybe just an off night. I would come back and try it again. read more

Food is always amazing. Best wings, mozz sticks, and poppers around. Staff is always very friendly. Always a great vibe, just need some more seating out back. read more