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    Peter Pause Restaurant

    4.6 (97 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:30 pm

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Hash and eggs
    Jerry R.

    1st time here. Cosy place. Friendly and quick service. Tried the homemade hash and it was great. Eggs cooked perfectly. Bread delicious. Home fries perfect. A real down to earth old school quality place. Fair pricing. Great job. Will return.

    Shubhi G.

    I recently visited Peter Pause, and the first word that comes to mind is cozy. It's a small, inviting spot with just 2-3 people running the kitchen. I think it might be my new favorite breakfast place in the area, and I can't believe they've been family-operated since 1958! I had their grilled pumpkin muffin (YUMMMMMM), pumpkin coffee, and the SPP sandwich -- sausage patty with provolone and peppers with Mac n' cheese on the side. That sandwich was so juicy and thick! My boyfriend ordered the Meat Lovers Omelette and corned beef hash on the side, which was fantastic. I can't wait to return and try their pancakes next time ^_^

    Strawberry Pancakes Pancakes

    From takeout to dining in I personally like sitting at counter where you see the owner Amie preparing your meal and with the awesome Hospitality by the waitresses Anna , Kim And Emma Peter Pause is Definitely a restraint to checkout for breakfast and Lunch

    Cannoli French toast
    Alysa K.

    From the look of this place you wouldn't think much from the outside. The food was delicious and served pretty quickly! Can always tell what makes a good breakfast place by the home fries, and they were BOMB! Mine was the cannoli French toast and it was up to my high standard for sure, you'll love it if you have a sweet tooth!! I didn't even need syrup on it. Will be returning

    Breakfast Burrito
    Mike L.

    The best breakfast in Schenectady. The menu is what you would expect from any standard diner. I try to get something new each time. So far I've had the Breakfast Burrito, Eggs Benedict, Breakfast platter, Meatlovers omelette, Homemade Corned beef hash, and the seasonal Biscuits and Gravy. You can't go wrong with anything you order. But the toast made with their homemade Italian bread and the bacon are must haves. They have a fairly small dining room and a counter with a row of stools. Each time I've gone it's been the same two women running the front; one handling the dining room and one on the grill. I don't know how they do it but the service is always quick so even if they are full you won't have a long wait. This is my go to spot for an inexpensive reliable breakfast everytime.

    The "Cali"
    Dev T.

    Really enjoyed our experience at Peter Pause. I ordered the Cali, which was an egg, bacon and avocado sandwich. The bread was perfect, loved the crunch. The home fries were great as well but I could not finish them as there was so much food. Coffee was great as well. The restaurant was very busy but we did not have to wait very long for our food. I would recommend this spot and would return when I return to the area.

    Cannoli Pancakes
    Jessica W.

    Peter Pause is one of the classic places for diner brunch food that you must give a try! These are special Cannoli pancakes which were extraordinarily fluffy and delicious! They also serve classic brunch dishes at a large portion which is plenty to keep you full for the day. It's a homey atmosphere and a popular spot for Union kids to fill up

    Northeast Co-op butter, but not maple syrup.
    Roger K.

    Once again in a very rare moment when all the stars aligned, I found myself agreeing to go out for my first meal of the day. It was still an early enough hour that I could choose between breakfast or lunch from the menu. Actually, Peter Pause offers breakfast all day. But the restaurant is only open until 2 pm, and the lunch menu begins at 10:30 am. So there is this sweet spot from 10:30 until 2 to order anything on the menu. Not knowing whether we felt like breakfast or lunch when we arrived about 12:45, we studied the menu and listened to the daily specials from our friendly and efficient server. Both of us were swayed to try the seasonal coffee, Pumpkin Spice ($2.29 each with refills). My wife was intrigued with the idea of Cinnamon Bun French Toast ($6.99) and I heard the Pumpkin Spice Pancakes ($6.99 for 3/ $5.99 for 2) calling out to me. We both also added a side of Sausage ($3.59) to our meals. My wife's French Toast consisted of two cinnamon buns, not made in house, dipped in the French toast batter and grilled on the flattop. The caramelization of the sugar glaze on the top of each bun reminded her of the coating on candied apples. She really enjoyed it and is ready to try it at home now. My Pancakes had the same flavor as the pumpkin spice coffee that we were drinking. Both were excellent. The pancakes were nice and light and my short stack of just two pancakes was sufficiently filling along with the side of sausage. Both of us especially enjoyed the sausage patties. The meat had a coarse grind, a little bit of spiciness, and cooked on the flattop in a fashion to give a crispness to its outer sides. Really a great flavored sausage. I can see us returning for a sausage sandwich with cheese and peppers on their house-made Italian bread.

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    Food and service were good. Nice place to get a quality breakfast Perfect old school place to eat.

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    Tried an omelette, and it was really good. Also the service was . Definitely worth trying in the area.

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    Never knew this place existed, great service and the food was good, I would def be back!

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    Excellent breakfast, friendly service, nice small town atmosphere, reasonably priced. Can't beat this!

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    Wonderful cozy space. Intimate. Fabulous service and delicious food. Recently discovered this gem. Will be back soon.!

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    The blueberry pancakes were awesome! Definitely would recommend trying . Parking was a problem. Going there in a wheelchair was a problem

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    Went twice for breakfast. Great potatoes, and the homemade Italian bread makes excellent French toasty.

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    Fantastic food and excellent service! Busy midday on a Saturday, which is a good sign!

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