The ice cream is just OK but the staff is always really fun and engaging, especially with the kidsread more

Poppy's has changed to new ownership but still has great ice cream and friendly service!read more

The Grandstand is a Summer must. Food is delicious as is the ice cream. Tables with umbrellas and…read morea nice small playground for kids. They even have rest room !

employees are extremely kind, and has some of the best onion rings, highlight of my year when they…read moreopen for the season

Adult cook made sexually inappropriate comments to 11 year old boy when angry instead of telling…read morehim to leave. Refused to get manager or speak with me when trying to get clarification and straighten things out in an adult manner. There in NEVER a reason to ask if a child is gay or making out with his friend....especially when it is due to kids being rowdy. Just tell them to leave. If it was this easy to say it this time, what else has been said in anger to other kids??? How safe are they with staff that get that mad and take things to that level? Disgusted with the whole thing.....not going back.

Drove by there many times and finally decided to give it a try....i should of kept driving...i was…read morewith my kids and the service was not very good and they were very rude to my son

It's always fun and tasty! I think they have a new Cole slaw recipe. I like it better now!read more

My friends really love this place. They told me that nostalgia was a big part of it. They grew up…read moreeating those burgers, which they said were pretty good. I finally made it to Jumpin' Jacks the other day. It's a mid-century outdoor diner, which is a local institution. I felt as though I traveled back in time to the 1950s or stepped into a scene from that old tv show, "Happy Days." The place looks awesome. I ordered a Jack Burger which consists of double hamburger patties covered in cheese and coleslaw on a bun. While the patties look flat they are tasty and very filling. I also had some fries, which were very good. I was stuffed. The 2 Jack Burgers--one for a friend-- fries and two fountain drinks ran me $26. Not bad. I was there for an early dinner at about 4:30pm. I've been warned that the lines can get very long. My friends suggested in order to avoid crowds I'm best off showing up at off hours. It was a fun experience. I finally get it. This a bit of Americana and those burgers taste good, too.

One of my family's favorite places for ice cream season- the Reese's sundae is my favorite and they…read morehave snack foods too- I usually get popcorn chicken. Outdoor seating only with umbrellas.

Easily one of the best soft serves in the 518 and it's on the outskirts of Schenectady, so closer…read morethan you might think. Every flavor, including the weekly (coffee, nutella, cookie dough) is subtle, not over powering yet rich and creamy. If they had a few more soft flavors, like say a black raspberry or similar, this place would be unmatched. *Tip... call for what's available since the weekly specials on their site are not updated regularly.

A friend turned us on to italian pastries from this shop. Took my son out to Albany to catch a…read moreflight and had time to kill before heading home and decided some pastries would be a nice little treat after a stressful day of flight cancellations and delays. The pastries did not disappoint as they were as good as the ones we had several months ago that my friend brought back. This is a quaint quintessential Italian bakery with cases filled with goodies. Staff were helpful and kind and provided some great recommendations.

Is there any cake decorated more beautifully than a custom cake from this longtime popular bakery…read morein Schenectady? I do not think so. The cakes are made fresh and not frozen. Today, we had a 10" Carrot Cake for an 18th birthday party. It not only looked picture perfect, it tasted great. The website describes the many flavors of cake available in different sizes in round or sheet cake style. When you call to order, you speak to a knowledgeable staff person to select a flavor, size, frosting, and filling. Then you select the decorations and colors you would like. The signature iconic script handwriting of their decorators is attractive and distinctive. You know it is a Villa Italia cake when you first see it. However, always check a custom order cake before you leave. When we picked up the Carrot Cake, the worker did not open box to show us the cake. They should be trained to show the costumer the cake before checking out! Fortunately, I did open box and saw a pink frosted cake saying HB Jackie. My cake was for an 18 yr old grandson. They fixed it so it looked nice, but it was not quick. Please check out my photos to see a few of the cakes we have ordered and enjoyed!

After volunteering for the Schenectady Civic Players for the Stockade walkabout, I treated myself…read moreto dinner at MJ's. I bought the savory plantains, an order of turkey tails and the jallof rice with chicken. Everything tasted great and re-heated very well. Since I like spicy food, I was given dry spices for the turkey tails and another (oil and spices) for the jollof rice. The owner was very friendly and pleasant and another customer was buying some patties. It's a relatively new store, and I encourage folks to order some of their yummy food!! The store is on lower Liberty street very close to S. Church street.

From the owner: • Fresh groceries and produce (veggies, dairy, etc) •…read moreHomemade african dishes (Tollof. waakye, etc) • Catering services for all events (parties, wedding etc) • Frozen meats and fish (goat, beef, lamb, pork etc) • african products (cloth, beauty etc)

Very authentic the waitress dressed and traditional Thai dress she spoke Thai as I spoke Ty as well…read moreto her the food was fantastic. I had something curry. I can't remember where it was. It had salmon, shrimp, and scallops in it. It was a little bit spicy. my nose is still running, but it filled me up.

5 stars plus! We highly recommend…read more My grandson, who has visited Bangkok, and I had a delicious lunch today at this unassuming spot serving classic Thai dishes in a relaxed, traditional atmosphere. I read the Yelp reviews and put Jasmine Thai on my list. Glad I did. The main menu is clearly organized and easy to understand which is always a good thing. There were separate menus for Desserts and for Beverages. We shared the Calamari ($8.) as an appetizer. It was not fried and breaded but served with a mildly spiced sauce with tiny peanut pieces. Excellent! Beautiful presentation! The gracious attentive hostess/server helped me select Jasmine Eggplant with noodles & Chicken. She told me some customers come for that dish. Wow! Pieces of tender savory eggplant and chicken in a richly flavored sauce. Eggplant was the star! I asked for ginger, and I was heard. My grandson had Drunken Noodles with chicken. He liked it, but he liked my dish better. We shared each dish. Yum! I gasped when I got the check. Each lunch was only $10. which is incredible for the quality! The restaurant has many tables and booths. Strong points: Excellent service Creative presentations of food, garnishes Clean Colorful, ethic looking tablecloths under glass Parking in front and on side I look forward to returning for lunch or for dinner. We would like to try the Duck, soups, and desserts.