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    Lorenzo's Italian Cafe

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    Delicious treat with enough to take home for a snack, the vibe is lovely,  people who work here are delightful!!
    Stacey G.

    Yummy biscuits & gravy with enough to take home later as a snack!! Lucky us to enjoy this establishment again, food & service is exceptional!!

    The beautiful yolk of a soft poached egg on top of house made corned beef hash (I like them just a hair less done, but this is in range).
    Daniel B.

    It's the details. They make their own corned beef hash. They make their own Italian bread for Italian toast. They ask if you want onions in your potatoes. They fill their cannoli to order. Yes, it's still a small ramshackle diner in Schenectady. And it does not put on any airs. There is traditional canned corned beef hash on the menu too. Syrup is "pancake" syrup served in a mystery squeeze bottle. The fat used to fried the potatoes tastes like food service goo. Placemats are printed with ads for businesses in the community. Sugar replacement packets are generic versions of brand names. But the crust the kitchen gets on that corned beef hash goes on for miles. And the tender strips of meat are just incredible succulent. Additionally, the lingering flavor satisfied me deep down until dinner. Plus the soft poached eggs crowning the whole thing had beautiful golden yolks. Real butter was used copiously, where it counted most... on the Italian toast. What I truly loved was when I asked the waitress if they filled their cannoli to order, she sounded almost insulted by the question. And it's an insulting insinuation. I get it. I really really do. But there are plenty of places where that's the norm. Even in Schenectady. Oh yeah. Also there was no line to get on on a Sunday around noon. Yet. This was my first visit, and I'm already a big fan. There will be many more. Five star love comes over time. But Lorenzo's is off to a very strong start.

    House made hash with eggs, home fries and toast....EXTREMELY TASTY!!!
    Wesley M.

    Okay...THIS PLACE TOTALLY ROCKED BREAKFAST!!! This was my first visit and is a total YELP discovery. Thank you YELPers for the reviews. The food was outstanding, the service was prompt and friendly while the food was plentiful as well as TASTY. I will definitely return to sample the other menus items. Perhaps next time I will try lunch? This is a total Friends & Family recommendation establishment. I am so going to Bookmark this restaurant!!!

    Poached eggs over homemade hash.
    Shane B.

    We went for breakfast. I know, simple meal, but the homemade hash was excellent! Poached eggs were good, home fries were nice crispy and tasty. Even the rye toast was notably fresh and thick sliced. Good service and fair prices. Better than most other diners around.

    Turkey bacon egg and cheese , home fries with onions and peppers

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    Another great experience!!! Great service, Great food, Great quality with affordability.

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    My service was very poor and the wait time for just a sub and grilled cheese is outrageous. Do not recommend

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    Thanks Joel I appreciate the review and will try to make it better.

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