Noticeably spotless! The staff all smile and really seem to love being there. Very upbeat and super…read morefriendly. I did not realize there were several locations in the capital district. There is one closer to me so I think I will be visiting there real soon. I got a toasty Big Chicken Shawarma wrap. It was stuffed full of fresh ingredients. Every single ingredient complimented the other I can't even describe it. It was a nice size and I ate it all. Absolutely delicious. I don't think I've had a toastier wrap ever. It was perfect. Pics included! A nice relaxed atmosphere with apparently several locations. I would encourage you to try one!

Staff are very welcoming and pleasant. Food very good…read more Tomato soup excellent. Shawarma bowls very good with fresh quality ingredients. Rice and pita bread very good. Fair pricing. Quality utensils. Quick service. Place and bathrooms are clean. Management/owner doing a fabulous job! Will always return! And will try the desserts next time.

This place is the truth. Just went for the first time and ordered my 3 "go to" dishes. Summer fresh…read morerolls, bun, and spicy steak salad. Authentic flavor, great service, calm atmosphere. 100% across the board. Thank you for existing!!

A wonderful lunch.....nice bowl of fresh pho on a chilly day…read more Fantastic service....wide menu. Pleasant dining area. Hope to return soon.

How did I not know about this place before? What a lovely…read morecafe! My friend and I had lunch there yesterday. So many choices (soups, sandwiches, salads, crepes, desserts, TEA!) So comfortable. Great attentive service. Will be back?

Finally made it to this location after previously enjoying the Ballston Spa location (although it's…read morebeen way too long since I've been back there!). Great salads, crepes, soup and teas were enjoyed by three of us. It was extremely busy and we were told by our server that some of the food might take a little longer-which it did-but nothing crazy. We enjoyed our conversation and company as we had this delightful meal before seeing the final Wicked show at Proctors. Would love to go back sometime.

Gershon's closed permanently 1/30/26! Sad. It will be…read moremissed by many. R Gershon's Deli (Facebook) Dear Friends of Gershon's, It is with a heavy heart that I share this news with our loyal customers, friends, staff, and extended family. I have made the incredibly difficult decision to close Geshon's Deli & Caterers. Friday, January 30th, 2026, was our final day. This decision was not made lightly as Gershon's has been an integral part of my life since I was a little girl. After my father's untimely passing, I took over with one clear mission, to honor his legacy, keep his dream alive, and continue providing quality service and "good food for good people." For more than 60 years, Gershon's has been shaped by the people who walked through our doors. Every employee, customer, client, and friend has played a role in our story and our success. Unfortunately, rising food costs, ongoing economic challenges, the lasting effects of COVID, and the loss of my final opportunity this week have left me with no other choice. To everyone who has supported me over the past nine years, thank you. Thank you for the memories, for trusting us with your celebrations, holidays, milestones, and everyday moments. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives, in both the joyful times and the hard ones. I will miss seeing you all more than I can put into words. I am deeply grateful for the love and support you've shown me and my family over the years. I wish vou all nothina but the best. Please take care

I know Gershon's is a well-known local institution. We've been here a handful of times over the…read moreyears and, I had their sandwiches on a weekly basis periodically thanks to group lunch orders at a previous workplace, and the experience overall has been mixed. On good days, they can serve one of the best sandwiches. Otherwise, I've had several occasions where I was left wondering why my pastrami sandwich was literally two pieces of bread with a small bit of pastrami - no dressing or anything else, and no questions asked. I like the attentiveness of the staff whenever we come here in person whether for diner in or takeaway, and their fresh pickles are wonderfully crunchy and worth looking forward to. They have some delicious pies, too, and the chocolate cream pie is our fave. I would go back, but the inconsistency over time certainly has dampened my enthusiasm that I may have once had.

I visited Mac & Roni for the first time for the National Pasta Day promotion. A build your own bowl…read morewas $7 (normally $9.95). Even though it was a very busy day, the staff was friendly and actually seemed energized by the crowd instead of overwhelmed. The bowls were a very good portion even for the regular price. Love that you can customize with your favorites. For the bowl, you can add up to five toppings. If you don't want to build your own, there are pre-fixed items on the menu.

What a great surprise for me! Went in for the first time. I was dying to try the eggplant stack…read more Used to go to a small bistro on Union St. to enjoy Parmigiana di Melanzane. My fiancé chose a fettuccine Alfredo bowl. While waiting, we struck up a conversation with the owner. I was talking about how excited I was to see the eggplant. I was telling him about the restaurant I used to go to and he said, "Yes! Marotta's! I owned it" Well, my excitement waiting for this eggplant grew. It was delicious. It was made with thin crispy breaded eggplant! It was layered with mozzarella, roasted red peppers, shaved Parmesan, marinara and finished off with a balsamic glaze. It has a pesto usually which I declined. The flavors were amazing and the marinara was perfect! The only suggestion is I prefer it a little saucier. Just my preference. My fiancé said his bowl with chicken and fettuccine Alfredo and vegetables was very good. The chicken was delicious and the vegetables were very fresh. He said the Alfredo sauce was not as rich tasting as he would like and the roasted corn be blackened a little. Both of us had plenty to take home for a second meal and will be heading back to try one of the salad bowls! The place is modern and very clean! I was overly impressed with the counter where the bowls were prepared. It was spotless! This is a place worth searching out for sure. I have a feeling we are going to be regulars!

A wonderful bar and grill in Downtown Schenectady full of fun and great food. A nice place to enjoy…read morea family dinner or a party with friends

Went to happy hour for 1/2 price apps and buy 1 get 1 drinks. Food was fantastic but glad we did…read morehappy hour and got the half off apps. Bar tender was super friendly and the place had a nice vibe.

This place is a family-owned Persian restaurant like a gem sitting on the union street. We were…read morelucky to find a street parking Friday evening and got seated pretty fast without reservation. We started with the Mirza Ghasemi. I really like how the eggplants are roasted, the smoky side taste makes it super flavorful and distinct from a regular Baba Ghanoush. We got two entrées - the Ghormeh Sabzi and the Zereshk Polo. While I did enjoy my herbal-flavored sabzi, I had to say I was mind-blown by the Zereshk Polo. I can never forget how tender, smooth and juicy the chicken is. It is a bit loud with the table next to us having birthday celebrations but overall I love this place. Would love to try more things on their menu.

Had a wonderful dinner here on a Saturday night with a large meet up group. The restaurant is in an…read moreold house and tastefully decorated. The service was excellent. Many in our group got the lamb shanks which smelled delicious. I got a sampler consisting of probably the best olives I've ever had in my life, a wonderful yogurt dip with pita, and an eggplant with a bit of a smoky aftertaste that I didn't care for, but my friend absolutely loved. We ended the meal sharing a piece of baklava that was delicious & not overly sweet along with the Persian tea which had a lovely floral aroma. Others in our party had the pistachio cake which they described as light and fluffy. If you're looking for authentic Persian food at a reasonable price point in a nice setting, check this place out. As a sidenote, they don't serve alcohol, but you are allowed to bring your own bottle of wine!

Cool place with good quality food and pastries…read more For breakfast we had: Turkey cheddar sandwich. Bread and turkey excellent. Sandwich could have been warmer with cheddar melted more. We wanted a bacon egg cheese sandwich but wanted to substitute the bacon and was told they can't do that. Brie/fig sandwich: delicious combo with great bread. Squash soup: good but little watery and under flavored Cranberry Orange loaf: yummy buttery flavor with limited cranberries and hard to detect any orange. Ancient grain salad: very good cold salad with assortment of healthy ingredients like pumpkin seeds & cranberries Hot tea: only one option which was earl grey; high quality but would like plain black as an option. Place is warm and cozy and staff pleasant. Prices little high but fair Will return.

Cozy environment, delicious hot chocolate and vanilla chai latte. Cute little backspace area where…read moreyou can purchase local goods. Attentive staff. Parking can be difficult though.

Standard breakfast fair from a family run business. It was delicious and hot, fast and fresh coffeeread more

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.

Tanpopo in Schenectady is just as good food wise as its Albany counterpart. The ambience feels…read moreless cozy and colder than the Albany location. The trendy black walls and industrial decor are ok, but nothing beats the feel of the old Albany building. In Schenectady you will always typically be able to be seated and not have a long wait. It's a great place for lunch as well. Service is always wonderful there too.

I had an atypical visit to Tanpopo because it was 3 in the afternoon on a blistering hot day, I…read moreneeded to find a bathroom, and the bakery next door I had come to patronize was closed for Juneteenth. Also I hadn't eaten lunch so decided to make lemonade out of lemons, or dashi out of stinky fish for a better analogy, and have me a bowl of ramen. The tonkatsu ramen, my standard order, had excellent porky, fatty broth. Five stars. I need egg in my ramen though and the slices of kameboko were not a satisfactory substitute. Also instead of pork belly they use pork loin, albeit tender with a nice five-spice flavoring. I was the only customer except for a couple of takeout orders so can't review standard levels of ambience and service. The decor is like some older places in LA's Sawtelle neighborhood; it seems to be a part of an earlier generation Japanese-American aesthetic that you don't mind worn vinyl and wooden fixtures or a counter used for random repairs that is clearly in view of the clientele. I found it charming in a funky way.