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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!

Upstairs dining room

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4.2(187 reviews)

2.1 mi

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.

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Berry & Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast,

Take Two Cafe

4.6(56 reviews)

0.3 mi

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.

Cute place, in a city that really needs help…read more Friendly and helpful staff, delicious choices, and vegan! The chickpea tuna wrap was amazing, and the spicy potato salad was phenomenal. Chocolate chip cookie was good. Will come back for the Breakfast, if I can stomach this area. Depressing, all paid parking, smelly, and loud. No bathrooms around, I recommend the whistling kettle around the corner.

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Lily’s Cafe

4.3(24 reviews)

2.1 mi

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!!

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Peter Pause Restaurant

4.6(101 reviews)

0.5 mi

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.

Honestly when the food came out, we're were too hungry to wait for photos lol…read moreI had the Dutchmen Special, which is a solid combination of eggs, breakfast meat, toast, and homefries, and had to try the cinnamon bun French toast as well. Would recommend either of those! Wait staff were nice, the cook was working her butt off behind the bar, and it has that old school diner feel that lets you know that you won't be disappointed with the food.

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The Point Cafe

4.2(86 reviews)

1.9 mi

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.

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Ambition Coffee & Eatery

4.3(222 reviews)

0.3 mi

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.

This is one of my favorite breakfast places. The food is delicious and simple. It's affordable…read more The coffee is hot and keeps on coming. Our server was wonderful and personable. The restaurant is showing wear and tear that is evident in the booth seats, the chipped flooring and the older bathrooms, but it adds to the charm. It is still incredibly clean.

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J&T's Family Cafe

4.6(49 reviews)

2.0 mi

This place is such a GEM!! We've been looking for a new go to breakfast spot and we are so happy…read morewe finally got a chance to try J&T's!! Everything from the customer service, food, ambiance was a 10/10!!!! Can't wait to go back.

Second time here and worth the 25 min drive from home…read more Four of us enjoyed breakfast at 10:00 am. Breakfasts included-- Chocolate-stuffed Belgium waffle (too sweet for my taste but enjoyed by my granddaughter), Greek Omelet, and Kentucky Benedict. Each of us was pleased with the quality of the food, the excellent service, and the variety of choices on the menu in addition to the creative specials offered. Server was friendly, efficient, attentive, and helpful in making choices. Coffee was very good and refilled promptly. We will return soon and have one of their creative sounding lunch offerings.

Breakfast meat lover's nachos

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Beef and vegetable tortellini soup

Blake 925 Deli

4.9(15 reviews)

2.8 mi

Blake 925 Deli Owned by 2 long standing employees of Center Stage Deli. This was my first time…read morevisiting since the new owners. I got the Turkey & Bacon triple decker with Russian, no tomato and a side of mac salad. The turkey is roasted in-house and has no added salt but plenty of flavor. It was moist, sliced thick piled high. The Russian dressing was good too. They make their mac salad with egg, celery, and carrots. I didn't taste any additional seasoning and to be honest I'm not even sure if they add mayo. I added a little salt and pepper because it was kinda bland for my taste but overall it was decent. I really hate Mac salad that is wet and has a pickle/vinegar taste and this was not like that at all. $16.50 isn't a bad price considering the amount of meat. I've been paying more than that for breakfast lately.

Great deli with a wonderful restaurant. So many soup offerings and specials. My fiancé' had the…read morecorned beef/pastrami sandwich and said it was fabulous. The tuna wrap was delicious and we bought a quart of their macaroni salad because we loved it so much. The place is decorated with vintage cookie jars and trays and it's quite cute. Our server was so friendly and we can't wait to go back and try some of the specials. This is definitely a great place for lunch. Once a week they have a buffet. Next week is a BBQ buffet. They had a breakfast buffet o e week also! Going to make sure we hit one of those also!

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Corned Beef & Pastrami combo - served with slaw & Russian dressing, chips or deli salad

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French Dip sandwich - roast beef and Swiss with "au jus". I think the au jus is onion soup mix fortified with beef bullion.

Whistling Kettle - Schenectady

3.8(120 reviews)

0.3 mi

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

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Atmosphere and seating inside The Whistling Kettle in Schenectady

Sad discolored crepe with a bucket of nuttela! Chili was good.

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Maria A.

154

11 years ago

Love Perrecas! I seriously crave their food all the time. They have so many great options to chose from - lots of Italian dishes, and awesome specials. The environment is great, especially the outdoor seating which is very peaceful. I've tried breakfast, lunch, and dinner here and I've never been disappointed! No matter what time of day you eat here, the food is amazing. Go around 3-5pm if you don't want to deal with it being too busy. In the morning, frittatas and fresh squeezed OJ are my favorites. For lunch, the panini's with a soup or salad. And for dinner you will be looking at the menu all day trying to pick because they all sound good! Most importantly - make sure you save room for dessert or take some to go because their dessert is incredible - the cupcakes, cannolis, and chocolate torte are to die for! I always pair a dessert with a hot or iced cappuccino :) Definitely recommend! read more

Margaret M.

12 years ago

I ate at More Perreca's next door to the bakery this evening, but I don't see a Yelp page for the restaurant, so I'll leave our experience here. I had homemade spaghetti with meatballs. It was delicious. They prepare the pasta by finishing it off in the sauce, the Italian way, and the meatballs were moist and tasty and obviously made with their Perreca's bread. My husband chose the special of the day which was a lobster mac & cheese. I'm no lobster eater, but he loved it and said it was full of big hunks of lobster. I had peaches in wine for dessert. Something I haven't had since I was a kid. My other half couldn't pass up the Perreca's Bread Pudding. Perreca's is just a good old-fashioned staple where you know it's always going to be good. And that goes for the bakery too. Our family has been buying bread there for generations. Cheers. read more

Cheryl K.

10 years ago

The best Italian we've had in a very long time. This little restaurant is out of the way and we wouldn't have found it if the friends we're staying with didn't highly recommend it. It's tucked in a little street but looking for. I had a lasagna with an authentic Bolognese sauce inside. It was absolutely perfect. The wine list was impressive and we settled on a tasty Zinfandel that our waiter suggested. It was excellent and we were somewhat shocked at how reasonable it was. We had garlic bread with, get this, bleu cheese crumbles. The combination of the garlic bread with the Zinfandel was simply over the top. We're from Miami, but Schenectady will always be in our hearts because of this little, unpretentious, fabulous restaurant. read more

Chris A.

167

10 years ago

Walked in on a busy Saturday. Guy came over owner? Manager? And asked us if we had a reservation which we said no. He than stated rudely that it was going to be awhile and walked by or party and slammed the door shut. It was a cold day out. We then decided to go elsewhere and started to walk out. He than came over and said something again very rudely about our table was being prepared. This blonde haired balding dick was rude because we did not have a reservation to his pretentious establishment and I don't care what Jack Nicholson says. I'll take my business elsewhere read more

Melissa G.

12 years ago

More Perreca's Cafe is sadly disappointing. As part of Perreca's Bakery (which offers great bread!) I was excited to try their coal fired pizza. Unfortunately, the expertise from the bakery has failed to transfer next door! For some unknown reason, they have decided to use a pre-made pizza crust that came from a bag. It tasted like a frozen pizza. No rising crust, and they charge $19 and change for this. Hmf? Will not return until they make the effort to use real dough. read more

William M.

7 years ago

We ordered the Thanksgiving dinner from Perreca's for the second year in a row, everything was great. We drove down to pick it up and we didn't have to do a thing, they loaded everything right in the car for us. We were down there today purchasing food from the deli and complimented them on how polite everyone was when picking up our Thanksgiving dinner. Overall the food and service was great. We plan to order our Thanksgiving dinner from them for years to come. Bill M read more

Lisa N.

9 years ago

I must say I am always tentative going out to eat since I usually eat out alone while enjoying a book. My waitress, Elizabeth, was so kind. She made me feel comfortable as I sat on their outside patio enjoying the beautiful ambiance. She brought my tomato pie panini out quickly and asked me about the book I was reading. Its nice to see a restaurant that cares for even the small tables. I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone I know! Ask for Elizabeth. read more

Megan T.

10 years ago

Everything was amazing! I've been three times since September and I still rave about this place to anyone who'll listen. The house made marinara is possibly the best on the planet, and the meatballs are a MUST! Yelp led us to this place and we are forever grateful. Also, a little known secret - if you don't have reservations, you can still get in. The staff is fantastic and makes you feel like you were born and raised in the neighborhood. read more

Tristen D.

2 years ago

Manager is this weird rude Greek guy pretending to be authentically Italian. Don't trust reviews saying the is the "best Italian in Schenectady" they are planted. It's boxed pasta in week sauces that border on spoiled. Freshest plate you will get is salad. Total waste of money and time there are plenty of better places to spend on. read more

Toni S.

15 years ago

I grew up in Schenectady. But today i live in Orlando Fl. 2 times a year i visit family and its a must that i go to Perrecas for the Tomato pie.... but this year i will not go all over town looking for the best i ever had BISCOTTI... Marie makes. she will be making it for me. THANK YOU... read more

Margaret M.

11 years ago

Our favorite restaurant when visiting the Capital Region. We really like the bakery next door too. A real treat for us is the coal-fired brick oven pizzas because you can literally choose anything you want on top and the nutty taste of the crust is very unique. read more

John S.

9 years ago

Excellent breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their food will rival the best Italian you've ever had. Equally good service, our sever, Jeremy, was extremely polite and attentive. I cannot recommend Perrecas enough. read more

John D.

9 years ago

I went to More Perraca's as part of a group of 13. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. The food was fantastic and the service was absolutely wonderful. A perfect meal from start to finish. read more

Rob B.

136

9 years ago

I have only been to more perreca's once but my server,Elizabeth, was so friendly and attentive that I cannot wait for my next visit. It truly is service with a smile. read more

Karli T.

9 years ago

Often forget about this place, but always happy when I remember! Had a wonderful frittata for breakfast and exceptional service from Alicia!

Nadia R.

3 years ago

Horrible experience yes the bread is delicious but next day it's a rock to be thrown out n their eatery I had better at hospital cafeterias

Meghan B.

7 years ago

Amazing place. They keep up with the original traditions of the bakery. Food is amazing and the prices are reasonable. I

Carol M.

7 years ago

Delicious meal! The sauce was full of garlic. They were quite busy, but our meals came quickly.

EC C.

9 years ago

Great food and great service our waitress Ashley did a great job we will be back again

Ashley B.

10 years ago

Delightful Breakfast!!! Freshly baked breads and pastries, nice and cozy atmoshpere!!!

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