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!

Such a unique store that takes several times of walking around to really see everything they have!…read moreBeautiful mix of vintage and new and all fairly reasonably priced! Always find something new to fall in love with and staff are friendly and willing to help however is needed. Great to have them back open.

This quant little store is filled with nothing but one of a kind finds, perfect gifts for those who…read morehave everything.... but they don't, because they don't own something from this adorable shop. From paintings with moons, to lamps made out of old ice fishing rods.... you can't go wrong. It' is hard to narrow it down to just one item, so go ahead and shop til your heart is content. Any item you choose is unique and quite individual, catered to the inner artist in each of us. Unfortunately, we live in LA area, and are limited to how much we can shop or ship. I never visit Troy without stopping by to browse, and buy. The owner is super sweet and many of the paintings are done by her mom, all the more reason to stop by and support this local business.

Mushroom soup was delicious. Mac and cheese was amazing. Great service. We will be back!read more

I was looking forward to coming to this place, even though they didn't have a lot of reviews the…read morereviews were very positive. However, me and my wife came here for lunch on a Monday and we're seated very quickly and had our order taken with in a very reasonable time, however, after waiting for 40 minutes for a Panini and French toast, I had to flag down the waiter and tell him to cancel the order as things were taking too long. Please note no one came to inform us or apologize why the order was taking so long, etc. very disappointed as I heard the people by the window talking about how good their food was.... But I'm sorry 40 minutes to wait for those two items is way too long.

We had dinner at Grano on Wed 8/19/26. They offer four course meals of $30pp on Tue, Wed, & Thu…read more Open from 4-10pm everday, but closed on Mon. Conviently located on State St next to Proctors Theater. Free public parking behind Proctors week days after 5pm & weekends. We ordered the four course special (rotating menu) from our attentive waitperson Michael. We ordered wine $10-12 per glass from their wide selection. Full bar offerings. Apps were fried oysters & mozzarella w/ blistered tomatoes & basil. Next was tomato bisque soup & mixed greens salads. Then the pasta course - gnocchi w/ marinara sauce & pasta primavera. Entrees were pork tenderloins & chicken Sorrento. All served appropriately hot or cold, very tasty, and just-right portion sized. Also warm, crusty bread w/ herbed butter. Excellent presentation. High recommendation for this upscale Italian+ restaurant. We will be back. Thank you Michael & all the staff at Grano. Nick, Liz, & Lauren Albany, NY USA

A longtime Italian American friend whom I have known since first grade recently asked me to…read morerecommend a restaurant. He and his family are meeting in their birthplace and mine --Schenectady-- for a sibling family reunion. They now live elsewhere but remember their hometown fondly. I immediately thought of Grano! It is a popular restaurant in downtown Schenectady known for its farm-to-table focus and authentic Italian cuisine served in a warm, urban atmosphere. It offers dishes like fresh-made pasta, mussels, and other Italian classics. The emphasis is on fresh, simple ingredients revered by Italian chefs. I like the selection of small plates and pasta dishes. We recently enjoyed Grilled Octopus (Potatoes, olives, celery, radish, tomato jam, blood orange lemon vinaigrette), Lemon Basil Ricotta Fritters, Chicken in Vodka Sauce, and Armondo's Zuppa Di Pesce (Egg fettuccine, cod, clams, shrimp, PEI mussels, scallops, marinara). The food was prepared with expertise and exceptionally delicious. I did not take photos because I was caught up enjoying the good food and conversation. Our server was experienced, attentive, and helpful with ordering. The crusty bread was perfect to mop up the sauces! They are also making a reservation at Cornell's, their choice.

Great place with great food and service. We took the dogs and sat on the patio. Great experience…read moreoverall. The server brought the pups water bowls right away. A couple next to us which was clearly very hard to please complained about virtually everything; ie. their poached egg being runny and their steak being overcooked yet they finished their plates. Beware if you see such a review and don't pay it any mind. Fantastic place. Highly recommend. Oh, the bar drinks were top notch too.

What a cool spot! First time visiting Cafe Madison! We called ahead and got our names on the list…read moreahead of time! Highly recommend otherwise it would be 15-30 min wait time. Service was great! The cafe itself is super cool and open on the inside. Ordered a water and coffee to start. No issues at all. For the first brunch meal we ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries. It was delicious and well balanced though a bit messy! Ask for extra napkins! The other brunch meal we ordered was the eggs benedict special that had a spicy sauce and prosciutto as well. It was delicious! Though the sauce was a bit separated. That's an execution issue and not a flavor issue. The flavor was there! If you are in the area. Call ahead get on the wait list and give this spot a try!

Nice looking restaurant outside of Albany, big parking lot, working class/industrial neighborhood…read more Had high hopes from reviews, my experience was mid. Expecting Italian, got sort of Italian ish. Chicken parm was ok, pasta and sauce was watery. Lamb chop was grilled well, but it was Mediterranean styled..and other dishes on menu wasn't Italian but other genres. Maybe it was Italian at first but now it's not? Part of my disappointment was that I wanted an Italian meal, but didn't get it. Nice place to bring dates, hang out at bar with decent foods. Will not likely return.

Went there with my sister and cousins a few weeks ago…read more Everything was fantastic from the bread to the pasta to the shrimp salad and meat dishes Nice wine list and service was fantastic My new favorite Italian restaurant since Nonna Maria's closed ! Love this place!

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!

Friends recommended us this place. We came on a snowy Sunday. Thankfully parking was not hard along…read morethe street. We got the vegetable omelette and the strawberry & mascarpone stuffed French toast. Both were fantastic. I devoured everything with lightning speed. Highly recommend getting the Cholula hot sauce on the omelette.

A very large, active hornet's nest developed somewhere in my basement between the sill and flooring…read morejoists. After failed attempts to use common insect kill sprays, the hornets began entering my home interior. After researching pest control companies I found a very helpful professional at Family Pest Solutions. Despite a very busy time of year for these pests, they scheduled an appointment for me in very reasonable time. The technician Misael arrived on time, explained the process to me, found the nest and executed it very thoroughly. He told me what to expect post treatment and he was spot on! I cannot express my appreciation enough and it's a relief not having hornets in my home's living area! I highly recommend Family Pest Solutions for the best professional service for pest control at very reasonable pricing. Mike D.

Jack and Jeff were great. Jeff came in the next day for an inspection. They were very thorough and…read moregave me great peace of mind.

Highly recommend! Honest, reliable local guys who will play fair! I thought something was wrong…read morewith my furnace and it turns out it was just normal boiler noise. Thank you for honesty.

Very happy with my results. Kyle was quick to respond and he looked extensively into my situation…read more My needs (though not urgent) were met within 24 hours. None of the other HVAC businesses I contacted wanted to install a Wifi thermostat. I love my Nest © and I would highly recommend DM HVAC when you need help with your heating/cooling system.