I'm so sorry to admit that I haven't been here in years! I used to come regularly with my Nonna as a kid. I'm so glad that I decided to visit again! This place is the best of the best! It's cute inside and the service was friendly and informative. They let me know that EVERYTHING, even the puff pastry is made in house!!! Very impressive! I bought a couple glazed donuts to make up for the horrible pastry and donuts that I had this week from elsewhere. I'm so glad I did because they were fresh made and moist and the glaze was still wet! If nothing else they made was good, I would go back just for the glazed donuts! But everything is great so let's keep chatting! I originally decided to drive there to get the cinnamon bread that I remember as a kid. Unfortunately they were sold out. But they did have what they called Easter bread, which is s rich egg loaf, similar to Challah with red and golden raisins in it and the dough is lemon flavored. I bought a loaf of that and brought it home and made epic French toast with it! I highly suggest you do the same! I also tried their spinach pastry and "pizza" pastry, delicious! All the dough here just melts in your mouth without leaving a leathery film on your tongue which means it's real pastry made with butter! I have thus resigned myself to the fact that I will be gaining weight soon due to the frequency in which I plan to keep visiting this place haha! read more

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This place is kind of sad. The baked goods weren't displayed in a remotely appealing way. Cupcakes were upside down in the displays, pastries were scattered everywhere, half the items weren't even labeled, and at least 50% of the display cases were empty. Everything pretty much tasted bland with not much flavor. The oatmeal raisin cookie, cinnamon bread, and cinnamon sugar donut were just not worth the calories. The cinnamon sugar donuts were the worst as they were incredibly dense and tasted stale. There's street parking and the employees were judgey, but friendly enough. read more

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Very disappointed! Years ago, this bakery had the best donuts ever. I went first thing this morning, 8 AM, for the first time in years to pick up a dozen donuts. I ordered six glaze, three jelly and three Boston cream. First of all, when I get home and open the box, there are six glazed and six jelly. The order was wrong. I started with a glazed doughnut, remembering how they were the best glaze ever. It was stale! I tried a second one to see if it was just that one doughnut, and that was stale also! The jelly was worse! The donuts were actually crunchy. Once again stale. It appears that they sell stale old donuts at regular price. I could see if I got there at three or 4 PM. But this was 8 AM, first thing in the morning. These donuts should've been extremely fresh. They were obviously made the day before and sold as fresh. Never again! read more

At the start of 2024, we treated my mother-in-law to a donut treasure map road trip in CDNY, traveling to a half-dozen different bakeries to pick out donuts to indulge in for a birthday celebration like none-other. I read MANY blogs, yelp reviews, and social media updates to compile the list of places to check out, and I was surprised that a little spot I had never heard of before called Schuyler Bakery continued to pop up in my research. I knew we needed to make it one of the stops on the donut tour, and it was 100% the right decision. These donuts were out of this world delicious. The exact right texture and mouthfeel I personally want out of a donut. Sweet, but not too sweet that you can't enjoy every last morsel. I also loved the variety available... maybe 10 different donuts all together at the after-lunch part of the day, all classics and nothing dripping in over-frosted goo or crazy toppings. These are the donuts that donuts are named after. We will definitely travel out to Watervliet to visit the small, old school vibes kinda bakery for a dozen or so of these again. A++. read more

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I ordered a bday cake for my husband a few months ago. I asked for chocolate frosting with very colorful decorations - balloons, confetti, writing, etc. I emphasized bright colors. My daughter picked it up & I was shocked to see no color at all. Tan balloons (tan balloons???), tan writing, tan piping. It was completely washed out & boring. The opposite of what I ordered. Too late to fix it so we served it. It was disgusting. We couldn't eat it & had to throw it out. We went out for ice cream instead. We went to Hannaford for a bday cake this weekend. It was full of color and delicious for a third of the price. Will never order here again. read more

We haven't been there in a while and finally decided to go again; well, this time was the worst thing I ever had. The donuts smelled odd like old oil, tasted like they had oil poured over them instead of glaze and made me very ill after eating one. We were there early in the morning so all the donuts should have been fresh but obviously were not. Don't think I will ever be back since I don't care for donuts cooked in old oil and greasy glazed donuts. read more

Awesome donuts both cake and yeast to sit all preferences. Just minutes north of Albany this place was fantastic. Picked up 2 dozen mixed as well as a blueberry coffee cake and the total was barely over $30, what a steal. Will definitely be back next time paying through Albany. read more

We bought a carrot cake and a chocolate pie for Easter dinner. The order came out exactly as requested. The cake was excellent. Lots of cream cheese frosting and great tasting homemade cake. The chocolate pie was not up to that level, but was certainly acceptable. read more

This Bakery is like going back in time to the days when everything was made fresh were when you walk into the store everything smells wonderful I have purchased many birthday cakes and the people at my party raved about it the staff at the store is wonderful and they go out of their way to work for you it's I wish were were more bakeries like this in the Albany area read more

First off the donuts were stale and second they were cooked in old oil. I was very excited about going to this place after seeing the reviews. So I was very disappointed biting into a stale donut fried in nasty old oil. And the donuts were actually very oily. On top of that there was a fly in the store that could land on the donuts. It was close to closing time and she had so many donuts and cakes left. I was actually surprised she didn't throw in an extra donut knowing it was the end of the day and knowing that they were stale to begin with and fried in old oil. I come about once or twice a month from Lake George to this area and I usually go to Bella Napoli and get a few donuts but I thought I'd try somewhere new. I saw good reviews on this place so I thought I'd try it but I won't come back. I do have to say that the woman that worked there was very nice. read more

Best glazed donuts I've ever had in my life. That's it, that's the review lol. Eventually I'll try some of their other items but if it ain't broke don't fix it. Great bakery read more

Ordered birthday cake ! They are always awesome and flavor's delicious.. Their glazed donuts are to die for read more

One of theeeee best bakeries in the Capital Region... Donuts a must. Bread... yes please. The rest is also great. read more

My daughter is allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. She is nearly 12 and had never had a proper doughnut before coming to Schuyler Bakery. To be able to walk into a place where she could safely eat anything is an amazing feeling. We bought a dozen doughnuts and a pound of mini cookies and got out of there for $25. Service was great, price was unbeatable and the fact that my daughter can eat anything in the store is the absolute best. read more

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I went in and everything I bought was stale it's nothing like the old owners stuff was delicious fresh male fashioned donuts were superb the stuff now is lousy stale no taste to it I'll go there anymore read more

Everything is delicious at this bakery. Aside from the vanilla cake and the traditional buttercream being the best in the area, the donuts and turnovers are to die for!!! read more

Love this bakery so much! They made my wedding cake in September 1994 and the cake I bought the other day was just as delicious as my wedding cake. Their frosting is not too sweet and the vanilla cake is so light and fluffy. The doughnuts are so delicious and the apple and raspberry lemon turnovers are to die for. Obviously they are an amazing bakery being in business for so many years. Definitely recommend - you won't be disappointed! read more

Schuyler Bakery has been my go-to for Paska for maybe the last 10 years. I used to make my own, but I've never been able to achieve the consistency of lightness that I've come to rely upon with their bread. Every Easter and Christmas I go to pick up a small Paska ($5) and one each of their Prune, Poppy Seed, and Cheese coffee cakes ($5 each). These coffee cakes are huge and delicious. I will typically freeze half of each coffee cake since there is always so much for just three of us to eat at Christmas and Easter meals that half of three coffee cakes will last a week. It's also important to keep in mind that the couple of days before each of these holidays the bakery will have lots of customers. Sometimes there is a line out the door. read more

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We absolutely love this bakery and the people who work here. Had a perfect experience with the team. We were coming into town and need a special cake for a very special occasion. They performed perfectly. Couldn't be happier. Their Italian cookies are world class as well. Lastly, their people are incredibly nice and capable. I wish this bakery was in my neighborhood at home. read more

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I was searching for a pull apart cupcake cake to no avail. I called BJs & Walmart bakeries several times but no one ever picked up nor was I transferred to the main number. I called Schuyler Bakery and they said "no problem" plus I could pick it up the next day! They did a beautiful job - exactly what I wanted. Everyone loved it especially "Kathy"! read more

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They were advising as The world's best glaze donuts so I had to try... Yep, they are not wrong.. it was up there!!! Very good donuts!!! Fluffy like French cruller. Jelly donuts were good too. I will recommend it and will go back again!! read more

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It was an awesome bakery. Old style but well worth a visit. Offered many donuts with pumpkin and apple cider donuts for the season.

This place has been here forever! I grew up with my family getting cakes from here for many birthdays. I personally don't like traditional cakes, but my family always raved about the frosting. I'm more of a cheesecake or ice cream cake person. While visiting home, I was interested in checking out Schuyler. I have nut allergies/sensitivities, so I thought it was great that they don't use peanuts. The interior and exterior of this place doesn't seem to have changed one bit over the years. It's quite drab, but don't worry they have tasty baked goods. My friend and I picked up an assortment of cookies, donuts and also a lemon bar. I tried the fudge drop cookies and the Easter sugar cookies. I didn't partake in the donut debauchery. I was especially impressed by how great the lemon bar tasted, I don't usually eat that particular type of fruit very often. The cookies were basic, but good. I would say the quality of the items was similar to the more upscale Bella Napoli in Latham. Bella has a nicer interior and the items are much more beautifully displayed. Beware of the lines here around holidays like Christmas and Easter. It might be wise to see if you can place your order in advance. I would say the prices here are fair. read more

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So, let's say you wanted a donut and perhaps some rolls but you didn't want to go to the usual supermarkets. Let's also say you wanted to try someplace beyond the typical Italian bakeries and the DD. Where does that leave you? If you, like me, have a passion for small mom and pop places with history and charm that might lead you to Schulyer Bakery. Located in downtown Watervliet, I must have driven by it many times without really noticing it. But, one Saturday morning the misses and I ventured over here to see what they had. It was much smaller than I expected, and their selection of donuts wasn't great. They had three types of raspberry jam filled ones (glazed, sugar coated, and powdered sugar coated), a Boston creme pie donut, a fried cake, and an apple cider donut. I don't know if they rotate other flavors at other times. We purchased a couple of each type ($1 for one, or 6 for $4) and tried them at home. The raspberry iced were good if unremarkable (more jam please!). The Boston creme were fine but not as sweet as ones from other places (more custard please!). I am not sure if I like that or not, as it reminded me of a regular chocolate iced donut. The fried cakes are another matter. They are a favorite of mine, and having seen over the years other "bakeries" make them soft and flavorless these really stand out with a hearty crunch and a strong cake flavor. I think they were outstanding and perfect for dunking if you are so inclined, but they weren't very sweet. I imagine they are a love/hate proposition. Their selection of other sweet treats won't rival the big Italian bakery in the area, but I don't think they are trying to compete. They serve a niche in the community, are reasonably priced, have an old-school flair to them, and I can't wait to get back to try some of their other things. read more

Schuyler is THE old school bakery. Some might point to Bella Napoli, and they will raise some compelling points. But as opposed to the other classic regional bakeries, Schuyler is firmly rooted in the past. And that's a good thing. I hate to mention their prices, because I don't want them to change. Let's put it this way, every time I walk out of here with a bag of treats, I feel like I've just robbed a bank. Despite the weight of my bags, the cash register total is so low, that I want to add a few more things just to throw the bakery a couple extra bucks. Amazingly, good sense kicks in and I realize that I'll never be able to eat all the stuff I've already purchased, so I just turn around and head home. Some people come to bakeries for the pies, the cakes or the breads. Me? I come for the donuts. The plain cake donuts, which some people call old-fashioneds, don't look like much. They are brown. They have no glaze nor sprinkles. There's no powdered sugar to make them sweeter or cinnamon sugar for a bit of crunch. Next to the Boston cream donuts with their thick chocolate icing, these dull donuts might easily get passed over. Do not make that mistake. These old fashioned donuts are the stuff that dreams are made of. They don't have anything on them, because they are perfect just as they are. The deep fried crust is firm and crisp. It's the kind of texture you can only get from deep fat frying. And honestly, if you are going to eat something fried, you might as well make sure that it was fried well. Inside the crumb is tender, lightly sweet, and intensely flavored with the sweet spice of nutmeg. Despite how it looks, this is not a plain donut. It's the very essence of donut. And a buck you can grab two of them. That may be the best food value in the Capital Region in terms of both calories and deliciousness. The Boston cream aren't bad either. They don't have a ton of filling, and the chocolate iced donuts are packed top-to-top so two donuts create a kind of chocolate icing sandwich. Pulling them back apart is treacherous, but it does help prevent the loose chocolate topping from getting on everything. Is Schuyler really a 5* world class bakery? No. It's not. But it's not trying to be. It's an old fashioned neighborhood bakery that is making old fashioned treats for the old neighborhood. And they just don't make 'em like this anymore. It's a remnant from a bygone time, that remains exceedingly popular in Watervliet, which for better or for worse feels like the town that time forgot. read more

This bakery has been around for a very long time making Schuyler Bakery is an institution! This place is very popular and on Saturday mornings, I've sometimes seen a line out the door. They handle custom cake orders for special occasions such as weddings, celebrations, and birthdays. When I was young, everyone and everyone around town ordered their cakes from Schuyler Bakery. Besides the custom cakes, they also offer cookies (by the pound), pies, cakes, donuts, breads, and specialty seasonal items such as hot cross buns and paska. Though not fancy, all of their baked goods taste great and priced right. The hot cross buns & scones are made through Lent until Easter. The place is not very big as they keep their large trays of donuts in the front display window. I love their cider and glazed donuts, small chocolate eclairs and cream filled cookies. The cider donuts are only made on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. NOTES: They are open at 5AM on Tuesdays-Saturdays, closed on Sundays and Mondays. CASH ONLY, no checks or credit cards accepted. read more

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I love their cheese danish!!! So- delicious!!! They sell Italian rainbow cookies and other stuff.

Donuts and Cookies were not that good in my opinion. I wouldn't go back. The staff was very nice good customer service. The product is again in my opinion not the best so say it simple. read more

Double trouble........ is a good thing. Once a year Schuyler Bakery whips up a magical combination of ingredients to produce their famous Paczkis. Not that this is the only reason to visit as they have a wonderful assortment of breads, delectables, and dough. But the paczkis are special. They are a creation of DOUBLE glaze DOUBLE jelly sinfully good treats. I mark my calendar each year on Fat Tuesday, jump in the Chevy, drive to Watervliet, and pick up a box of these beauties. The service is always wonderful, the prices are easy on the wallet, and the quality is off the hook amazing. Did I mention they are the only bakery in the area that is nut free? Today is the Saturday after Fat Tuesday and if you're lucky they will have a dozen with your name on them. read more

What else can I say that everyone else that is a fan has said, other than... wish it were open on Sunday, my preferred donut indulgence day. If it were, I would have given it 5 stars. Tummy full of yum Frank read more

Run, don't walk. Perhaps the best donuts in the universe. (Yelp wants me to write more, but the message remains the same -- fantastic donuts !) read more

Straight out of the 1970's this bakery serves delicious treats, has a great retro neighborhood feel, friendly service, and prices that pre-date the Carter administration. A cinnamon sugar donut, apple cider donut, and caramel apple bar = $3 flat. Winner. All were delicious and really therapeutic after a long run that morning. We will be back. Apparently this place used to be cash only but they now accept credit/debit cards so they're slowly making their way out of the 1970's, but I hope their prices stay the same! read more

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This place is the real deal. The kind of bakery that only exists in fables and lore of a bygone era. (Except it's real, obv.) Recently purchased an assortment of whatever looked best that fortuitous Friday: Cider donut: Sweet and sugary, just how they should be (seasonally available on the weekends only) Boston creme donut: A few incredible bites of the best memories of childhood... so... good... Handful of "Italian cookies" (is there a better name for these delightful little things?): A green leaf, mini layer cake bite, etc. So delicious and fresh... Total of $3. Unbelievable. And it's so good to know, in your heart, that a place like this not only still exists but is also very, very popular with locals. (And they take credit cards now, $5 minimum!) read more

I had to call from out of state to make an order after there was a death in our family. It was so easy to place an order, the portions were huge, everything was delicious, and the price was super reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

Cupcakes are absolutely delicious and you can't beat the cost! The staff was kind and helpful

We have a peanut allergy and we're so happy to find this nut-free and peanut-free bakery. The staff were so friendly, and the cake we ordered was delicious! The buttercream was amazing! We also had cookies that were excellent! We will be going back!! read more

I ran across Schuyler Bakery in 1997 at which time I had them do my wedding cake. I got so many raves about how delicious it was, unfortunately our top layer which we were saving to take home got hijacked by one of the guests..lol, I guess that proved how good it really was. Planning on ordering my 72nd birthday cake in December ! read more

What else can I say about this place that hasn't already been said. I've been eating baked goods from the Schuyler Bakery since I was little, and they've NEVER disappointed. From the cheesecake and cookies to the cakes to the donuts. Its all delicious old fashioned baked goods from a real independent bakery, something that is seemingly becoming harder and harder to find these days. Best donuts you can get anywhere. The glazed and jelly glazed are my favorite. Everything is really cheap also, which is always nice. Highly recommended all around. Cash only though, so plan accordingly. read more

Plain donuts. Crispy and crunchy outside, pillowy and flavorful inside, just the right amount of grease (c'mon it IS a deep fried treat!!) - heavenly! For the princely sum of 30 cents!!! I suppose you might once in a while have to buy something else there... the breads are really good as are the dinner rolls. The cookies are favorites of my husband's - buttercrunch and they sometimes have a fairly good variety of sugar free cookies too. I'm personally not a huge fan of either the pies or cakes - but who cares? Eat more donuts!!!! read more

After putting it off for years, I finally stopped in. Oh boy. It was late in the day so there weren't a ton of options, but you could tell they had sold much during the day. I picked up six apple cider doughnuts for a stunning $3. That's no joke. I'm lucky this place is not in my neighborhood. Between Schuyler Bakery and their Watervliet neighbor Gus' Hot Dogs, you could have a filling dinner and dessert for probably 4 dollars. It wouldn't be healthy by any stretch of the imagination, but you would be gustatorily pleased. Watervliet is king of delicious cheap eats. UPDATE: I just had to change this to five stars. I had a jelly roll and glazed today. These doughnuts go right to my pleasure center. read more