What can I say about this place? A LOT. But in the interest of not completely filling up Yelp's…read moredatabase, I'll keep it brief. The first thing that you notice when you walk into Garofalo's is how great it smells: it's like getting hit in the face with a cinder block of glorious fucking awesomeness. It smells THAT good. I love it. I really don't think there's a single thing here that isn't fantastic. I'm especially in love with their smoked ribs. The stuffed pork chops are awesome. They make all sorts of phenomenal sausages. They also sell a variety of other things: various cheeses, meats, spices, canned tomatoes, olive oil and more. The staff at Garofalo's are great as well. They're very friendly. This place is obviously in the best hands. If you're not familiar with the area, it might be a little tricky to find because it's on a weird little road. There really isn't any parking (I normally walk here from my Schenectady office anyway), so the best place is to just park in the lot around the bend behind Perreca's and Cornell's. Garofalo's is well within walking distance from there. Garofalo's accepts credit cards, but there's a minimum amount (which is $15 if I recall correctly). Be warned: If you're going there today for the smoked ribs, you're SOL. I'm pretty sure I bought them out for the day. That's how I roll.

A Schenectady treasure along with Pereccas Bread. An authentic Italian meat shop featuring sweet…read moreand hot Italian sausage plus cheddar brats, kielbasa and many other hand made links. The steaks are outstanding quality. The Lamb Sausage which we grill is a family favorite, especially as an appetizer. The Italian Sausage is great in sauce or grilled. They also make sausage patties in the summer. Their grated cheese is always in our refrigerator. Out of state relatives request the cheese and the Italian Sausage when we visit. Family owned since it was established almost 100 years ago.

Uncle Sam's Candy is ALWAYS on Point!…read more I have to give credit where credit is due. Uncle Sam's Candy stays on point when it comes to their products, quality, selection, and most importantly, their customer service. Their customer service is impeccable, and that means a lot to me. You can have a great product, but when you combine that with people who genuinely take care of their customers, that's what keeps folks coming back. Whenever I need some good treats for Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, or really any holiday or special occasion, Uncle Sam's Candy is one of those places where I already know I'm going to go in and spend some money. From the chocolates and candies to all the different specialty treats, there's always something that catches your eye. And being a chef, I appreciate businesses that take pride in what they put out. Presentation matters. Quality matters. Consistency matters. And the experience you give your customers matters just as much as the product itself. I also believe in supporting businesses that continue to provide great products and great service. When people treat you right and consistently deliver, you show that appreciation by continuing to support them. So when it's time for me to grab something sweet for the family, put together a gift, celebrate a holiday, or just satisfy that sweet tooth, Uncle Sam's Candy gets some of my money every time. Great candy. Great selection. Impeccable customer service. That's how you keep customers coming back. Keep doing what y'all do! ‍

What is not to love about Candy.... Stopped here on way home on my quest for hard candy water melon…read moreslices. While I did not find my hard candy watermelon slices. I did leave with a bunch of Penny Candy (not a penny anymore but brought back childhood memories) and two boxes of chocolates. The chocolate Truffles did not last a day and to be honest haven't tried their signature candy but am looking forward to cracking that box open.

Abby is amazing. She makes all of her own pickles and stocks her store with local made treats and…read moregoodies. Protip, come here for a $7 Buddha bowl or a $4 bowl of homemade soup. Her prices can't be beat for a healthy lunch on Jay street. No place to eat but perfect to go.

I first noticed the Dilly Bean during the Mac N Cheese bowl hosted at Siena College - They…read morepartnered up with Memphis King, and represented Schenectady quite well with their jalapeno mac. I also heard they are partnering up for the wing walk this year, so I will be looking forward to seeing what that collaboration holds. Dilly Bean has a great variety of products in their store, definitely on the healthier side - and priced reasonably. Today i stopped in to get a container of their delicious chicken salad which only cost $6. Good to eat on a sandwich or with a fork right out of the container - you will be a repeat customer after trying this recipe. I personally love the strong taste of dill in the chicken salad, one of my favorite ingredients. You gotta love supporting local businesses, but it's always an added bonus when their products are as fantastic as the Dilly Bean. Check it out next time you're in Schenectady, you won't be disappointed. Apparently, they also have daily soups - good until they run out for the day. As a lover of all things soup, I will be trying that and updating my review accordingly!

Stopped in by chance on the hunt for a sweet treat and I'm so glad we did! Delicious chocolate,…read moreunique and fun chocolate designs and lots and lots of unique and nostalgic candy. This is definitely my new go-to and it is so conveniently located right on Jay st.

Just saw a commercial about this place so I looked it up. Nice references from most but the few…read morewho weren't happy point out super poor customer service. Guess I'll take my time getting there. Seems nobody from the business really cares about the negative comments

What a nice, clean place to shop! I enjoyed some kielbasa over the weekend at a relatives home. It…read morewas so good I had to drive from Clifton Park to get some and try it out. We also picked up some ground sirloin, breakfast sausages and sirloin steaks. All look really good. This is a must stop if you're looking for fresh meat.

They are consistently very kind and helpful; good prices. They have great ideas like volunteering…read moreto slice a rack of ribs for you if you may need or want it or carrying your bag/s to the car.

Great meat, excellent service and fantastic selection! Highly reccomend it! I buy in bulk for…read morebetter prices.

Delicious I love the staff they're nice. I like that the menu has a description what is in it…read moreinstead of asking the counter workers a million questions.

Excellent service! Natalie helped me create a drink that soothed my gastritis! Thank you Natalie!read more

Hello...I'm a disabled veteran..I was given 2 jars of your spaghetti sauce...our family used to own…read morea restaurant..we used to make our own sauce... your sauce is of excellent quality..I could taste the whole tomatoes...the texture of the tomato...not very acidic..I tasted a few seeds..I like it)....I wish I could buy it..but I can find it here..plus I don't think I could afford it...but at least I can say I enjoy it.once...good luck on your endeavor Sincerely Allan lugo Granbaron2@yahoo.com 845 707 1953 2

Now that I'm stuck at home I'm going thru my book of all the places and products in my book this…read moreyear that I was supposed to help but didnt have time. Tried this sauce via Amazon

Found myself revisiting the Galleria 7 Market as I had not a clue as to what I had a hankering for…read more All I can tell you is that the variety of food vendors in this clean and fun loving space is excellent. Where else can you have pizza, sushi, empanadas, tacos, Indian food, bbq and the list continues all under one roof? On this particular visit, I got a burger from Billy's Burger Bar and a yummy crepe with Nutella and strawberries and bananas from the Skinny Pancake. These eats certainly hit the spot and I don't mind the wait when it's all made to order. Portions from all the food vendors here are generous. Go with a group so you can all share!

A cool food court with a good variety of option for lunch or a casual get together with a group!…read moreHave been meaning to check this place out at the recommendation of a friend and it's great! Plenty of options from viva empanadas, La capital tacos, burgers, skinny pancake, and shalimer and more. Super casual service where you order at individual counters which is typical of a food court. Well kept and lit.

Was one of the best places! We came the same time last year and this was a stop. incredibly fresh…read moreoysters. Eight different varieties.Tedie got fresh whole billy clams I got a white fish sandwich whatever white fish they cut fresh that day didn't check which one it was. No need it was delicious. Crabcakes phenomenal and a restaurant where you can go in and buy fresh fish right from the counter definitely makes it one of a kind. let's just say it was so good when they said it in front of us I didn't take any pictures because I was more interested in eating. service is amazing but then again the owner was the one that was serving us, And just the inside of it is a quaint looking restaurant a very very clean restroom. And lots of goodies to purchase if you like!!

It's been two years since I said we were looking forward to returning to try their bowls or fish…read moreand chips. Well, at least we kept our word today when we ordered their two different bowls for takeout. My wife ordered the Fishbowl ($30) with the grilled fish of the day (salmon), cherry tomatoes, quinoa, feta, peaches, arugula, and basil lime vinaigrette (she said no to onions). She could not get over how tasty the quinoa tasted and wondered how they prepared it. She also thought the peaches could have been a little sweeter since we are in prime peach season. While the salmon was just slightly overcooked we'll attribute that to it continuing to cook as we drove the meals home. Even with those minor negatives, she said she would definitely order the dish again. I chose the Poke Bowl ($35) for my meal (my first ever poke bowl) with marinated raw tuna and salmon, edamame, cucumber, watermelon radish, snap peas, nori, avocado, sesame seeds, scallions, and pea tendrils, all over sushi rice with ginger gochugaru oil and soy sauce on the side. This was absolutely delicious. It was a wonderful blend of fresh flavors and textures. If I have another poke bowl somewhere else I only hope it can come close to measuring up to the enjoyment I experienced with this one.