Absolutely loved my brunch experience at The Nest! This place is truly a gem in Schenectady. The…read morerestaurant itself is super charming with an antique feel. Our server was the sweetest, and gave us some great recommendations. We started with the honey butter biscuits, which I highly recommend! We also got the friend green tomatoes which I enjoyed too. They really do a great job a southern cuisine here. Would love to come back to try some items from their dinner menu.

Second time being here, I don't remember if they mentioned it the first time there but when we…read morereserved a table for four, we were told there would be $20 charge per person if we were late. As busy as I've seen it I get why they'd make that decision. If it was 5 bucks I'm sure people wouldn't care, but at 20 a head it definitely made us sure to be there on time lol Their biscuits (honey/butter spreads) have been great every time. A true staple. Last time I got their yoghurt parfait, great for a lighter breakfast/brunch. This time I got a chicken and waffle special. I enjoyed it but could tell the chicken was cooked in oil a little more close to its end of frying life - not dirty or gross. In the end I liked the chicken, waffle and pork belly served. Great coffee!

The best breakfast in town everything is fresh I'll make soup place is very clean as hell that laid…read moreon at us was very pleasant

We have passed union cafe many times and always say we need to stop in and try it. We finally did…read moreand we were so pleasantly surprised! The French toast was perfect, thee service was quick and friendly, and we sat outside on the porch and enjoyed the beautiful weather. They have iced coffee, and the homemade hash is perfectly crispy. We will definitely be back!

Seriously amazing. A vegan cafe on our tour stop! As a long term plant based lady, all I can say is…read moreWOW. Fantastic find.

Delicious food & drinks in a small but cute and clean place. Service was quick. All vegan which…read moremade it nice to order anything off the menu.

The food was delicious and staff were very nice, we really enjoyed coming here! Try the stuffed…read moreFrench toast, I was specifically looking for this because I tried it while on vacation and it was amazing! So I got on google to find it near me and it led me to Lily's and omg it was so worth it! You can get it with or without fruit and I decided to add strawberries, it was the most delicious breakfast ever! My son, a picky eater, also enjoyed the food, I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast. It does get busy, especially on weekends, so you may have to wait but it was so worth it. * They also server lunch but we haven't tried that yet so we cannot comment on that. *They also offer pickup, which we are excited to try.

Small local cafe- excellent menu- including lobster and crab dishes. Efficient servers. We sat at…read morethe counter. Coffee good. Definitely will go back when in the area!!

Cute, old school diner with limited but good menu (2 pages, not the thick binder some diners have)…read moreBreakfast, brunch Friendly and efficient waitress I had a tasty Greek omelet with the home baked Italian bread and home fries on the side.

Very enjoyable breakfast this morning at Peter Pause. It's directly across the street from Union…read moreCollege. Most of the patrons were obviously locals/regulars. The decor is old school and a bit dated, but the place is spotlessly clean. Our server was helpful and efficient with a great smile. I had an omelette w/homefries and my wife had a breakfast sandwich; we split some corned beef hash. Coffee was good. Everything was freshly prepared and tasted great. My omelette was the star of the show with mushrooms spinach tomatoes onions and cheese. We are leaving Schenectady today. If we ever get back, I'll have my first breakfast here.

Was staying in the area and looking through Yelp to find an affordable meal. I like going to mom…read moreand pop places and this one didn't disappoint. The Point, I think refers to where the cafe is situated, at the point (or corner) of the street. From the outside, it could use some curb appeal. After entering, the inside could use some sprucing up as well. That being said, we sat in the other dining area and I couldn't wait to order the chilaquiles, my favorite breakfast from Mexico. The waitress took her time getting over and took our order, walked over to the computer to send it to the kitchen. I can't even begin to tell you how magical my breakfast was! Everything I wanted, fresh avocado, chicken and jalapeños, perfectly cooked eggs. Thank you for offering delicious meals. I hope to return.

This place is a relative bargain compared to other diners in the area. I've had a few breakfasts…read morethere so that's what this review is going to cover. Another one of the perks is they not only offer the usual breakfast menu items like omelets, butter milk pancakes, French toast, eggs Benedict, etc., but they also serve Mexican offerings like chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, huevos a la Mexicana. More menu items for a slightly cheaper price, sign me up. I did order the huevos rancheros...twice. I guess I liked them. Menu states the huevos rancheros consists of "2 eggs over easy, over fried corn tortillas, topped with homemade salsa and Mexican cheese. Served with refried beans and rice." The first time, they added sliced avocados. The second time...nada. Hey, they used what was available. I also adore that dining out sometimes can get one out of a funk. Sometimes, I get so used to routine and habit that even a restaurant dish that is slightly out of my wheelhouse can get me thinking, acting, and appreciating things a bit more. If you're looking for breakfast/brunch that offers more options, no need to go further than the Point.

Food was fantastic. Had the blueberry pancakes with real maple syrup, sunny side eggs with sausage…read morepatty. Wifey had western omelette minus ham because she's vegetarian with English muffin and potatoes Also very good The service is as good as the food would recommend to everyone.

what a great place with a cool vibe. obviously great coffee choices but their sandwiches were very…read moreunique. fresh highly recommend this has a lunch spot. if weather permits sitting outside is great. staff is very friendly when ordering.

Last month my cousin and I just flew in from out of state and were hungry and looking for NY…read moreItalian food. We came here because many restaurants don't open until 4PM or later. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We had the calamari to start, I had the eggplant my cousin had spaghetti with meatballs. All were delicious with large portions, but the standout was the eggplant. Neither one of us ever had eggplant so tender (ORDER THIS!). The woman attending our table was charming, the food was delicious, the prices supported the quality and amount of food. My mom lives nearby and I will be back again, and I will absolutely return! Loved it!! (sorry no photos taken, next time!!)

The food was overrated. I had chicken piccata & instead of parsley they used basil which mixed with…read morethe lemon broth was just awful. The bread was excellent. We were a party of 5 with a toddler. No one else complained about the food. We'll go back in December for another try!

Great cafe! Super cute inside! Delicious food with generous size portions. Friendly and helpful…read morestaff!

Truly one of the best breakfast spots in the capital region, this place has it all: great food,…read moreexcellent pricing, friendly staff, extremely fast service, cleanliness, etc. I cannot stress enough how great this place is.

great spot for a lunch and meeting - amazing atmosphere and shopping if you need. do read the…read moreingredients I loved it but jam on my turkey sando. staff was amazing

Four stars because only based on one experience and a limited tasting…read more Stopped by for a bowl of the Lobster Bisque that did not disappoint. It was so flavorful and reminded me of dining Oceanside. Five Stars. I purchased some scones (Four Stars) to go and an Ice Tea. Scones were crumbly and a little dry. This was my first time at the Schenectady location, and I liked the set up better. It is a nice addition to Jay Street. I