My friends really love this place. They told me that nostalgia was a big part of it. They grew up…read moreeating those burgers, which they said were pretty good. I finally made it to Jumpin' Jacks the other day. It's a mid-century outdoor diner, which is a local institution. I felt as though I traveled back in time to the 1950s or stepped into a scene from that old tv show, "Happy Days." The place looks awesome. I ordered a Jack Burger which consists of double hamburger patties covered in cheese and coleslaw on a bun. While the patties look flat they are tasty and very filling. I also had some fries, which were very good. I was stuffed. The 2 Jack Burgers--one for a friend-- fries and two fountain drinks ran me $26. Not bad. I was there for an early dinner at about 4:30pm. I've been warned that the lines can get very long. My friends suggested in order to avoid crowds I'm best off showing up at off hours. It was a fun experience. I finally get it. This a bit of Americana and those burgers taste good, too.

**MY EXPERIENCE:**…read more Upon approaching Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In, we were greeted by a sizable crowd, confirming its status as a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike. My wife ordered fried fish planks, while I opted for a cheeseburger with barbecue. For her, onion rings followed, and I chose french fries. Post-meal, we indulged in their exceptional ice cream, a highlight of the experience. This establishment is a cornerstone near New York, offering a quintessential dining experience. **HISTORY & CONTEXT:** Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In boasts a storied past, serving as a beloved staple in the New York area since its inception. The drive-in's enduring popularity is a testament to its commitment to quality and community engagement. Known for its iconic menu and vibrant atmosphere, it attracts visitors year-round, providing a nostalgic escape into American diner culture. RATINGS & LOGISTICS: - Atmosphere: 10/10 - Food Quality: 9/10 - Service/Flow: 8/10 - Value: 7/10 - Would Return: Yes

Phenomenal service and quick! Extremely friendly family owned energy as soon as you walk in. Tons…read moreof variety and selection and really reasonable prices. The closest thing to a bodega you're going to get in the area and some of the best breakfast sandwiches in the business

Good food great service and delicious wide variety of choices clean and courteous atmosphere. At…read morefirst I wasn't thrilled but after giving it another chance I'm sold!

Its fine. Im not impressed with the price but they are for sure a better burger than fast food as…read morefar as taste and quality goes. Its a once in a while place for sure and it is a bit greasy so thats not a bad thing either. Fries are ok. Youre better off skipping the milk shakes.

Goodness gracious is this place delicious. Tastes like the west coast burgers of my youth, god i…read moremiss them. This is pretty close though

A solid 4-star experience, especially for a fast-food sub shop. Orders are made fresh, portions are…read moregenerous, and the quality is consistently better than your average chain sandwich spot. Ingredients taste fresh, and the staff generally keeps things moving without feeling rushed. Nothing fancy here, but it delivers exactly what you want when you're craving a dependable sub. Clean, efficient, and reliable--one of the better fast-casual options on Saratoga Road

Tried our newly opened Jersey Mikes and it was delicious. For only opening a few days before we…read morewent they were on top of it in terms of quality and pickup ease. I got there a few minutes after my order was set to be ready and it came out to the to go section as soon as I walked in. My husband and I both got the hot chicken subs (Buffalo chicken and CBR), both were fresh and delicious. I love jersey mikes so it's good to have one so close to home now, especially for the ability to get fresh hot subs!

After reading this food critics article -- "I Asked 6 Chefs…read morefor the Best Fast Food Fried Chicken, and This Classic Won by a Landslide" By Karla Walsh Allrecipes I headed to the closest Popeyes to pick up lunch for my 20 year old grandson and me. The article is based on critiquing nationally available fast food fried chicken. Six experts selected a winner, and it was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen by a landslide. Here is their justification: "When it comes to fast food fried chicken, no one does it better than Popeyes. They've really nailed the salty, peppery, crispy coating, adored by this Southerner. Plus, Popeyes chicken is always juicy and tender, even the breast pieces, which are often dry at fast food places. The moistness they are talking about is likely due to the 12-hour marinade the brand boasts about on its website." Another Excerpt -- "Popeyes' crust really knocks it out of the park. It has the crispiest breading that's never soggy, greasy, or underseasoned." No wonder Popeyes came out on top during our team's taste test, too." At the drive thru, we picked up our order of Crispy Chicken with Louisiana Seasoning and Wings. Shortly after, we concluded that the fried chicken was even better than KFC and way better than Chick Fil A. We agreed with the experts who wrote the article. In addition, the bone in and boneless Wings from Popeyes were also excellent. And the Sauces! The Mardis Gras and the Sweet Heat dipping sauces were outstanding.

You took an hour and a half to get us food. You didn't give us the food we ordered. You delivered…read moreit even though we called and cancelled. You've lost long time customers. Wrong tenders. Missing the mashed potatoes. $50 for this experience? You're getting a chargeback.

I'm disappointed. They forgot my spicy nuggets in my order, then when I went back to get them…read more. they gave me regular nuggets .

Food was taking longer to get than expected, didnt get a straw with the soda, no bleu cheese with…read morethe nuggets. Service wise, why would you give this really stupid individual bags and not label the bags? I almost got two bags of food and I said exactly what I had ordered and this guy stupidly told me biggie bag... multiple times, wasnt even close. Then he came back over rambling about something.. and luckily what was in the bag was my order.

Service and Hot Dogs are 5 Stars! An experienced grill master provides quick and efficient…read moreservice. Line at Jumping Jacks was too long on a very hot day, so we stopped at Mike's. My daughter, two teen grandchildren, and I placed a takeout order for us and my husband. Fast service! Ordered -- Five "All the Way" Hot Dogs - Meat sauce was classic old school diner sauce done to perfection; after all, they have been open in this location since 1947. Raw onions were sweet and complemented the sauce and spicy mustard very well. I do not eat regular dogs often because I avoid nitrates, but when I do I like them with meat sauce. These hot dogs were worth the indulgence. Highly recommend. Onion Rings were very crispy and not greasy. Cheeseburger was very good. French Fries were hand cut but a little soggy since we did not eat on premises. We enjoyed our lunch very much! Pleased to see they use cardboard containers instead of PLASTIC for takeout orders. Low and reasonable prices!

We love this dive!! Came in for lunch and sat at the…read morecounter. The sweet woman Alex (?) took our order. I had a hot dog all the way ( should've added sauerkraut and relish) a clam fry with onion rings, a cheeseburger, foot long and a large fry. DEFINITELY get the fries, they're fresh cut and cooked perfectly. The place is old and dated but the food and the service keep bringing people in. They take credit cards but there's a cash discount. Cant wait to return.

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.

Quick but satisfying lunch with my daughter on a busy Saturday. In my opinion, the food I…read moretypically order here is better when "eating in" compared to takeout. Takeout has never been 5 stars. Today the food and value were five stars, which is a high rating for a chain restaurant from me. This Grenville location is spacious, and we selected a nice booth near the back. Our order: We both had the same "You Pick Two" --Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt Smoked, pulled chicken raised without antibiotics, smoked Gouda, fresh avocado and cilantro, zesty sweet Peppadew-peppers, and chipotle sauce. And --Apple Fuji Salad with Chicken I always get this salad, but it was my first time ordering the Avo Melt. It was excellent! The freshly sliced avocado slices (several) complimented the pulled chicken pieces and the mildly spicy chipotle sauce. As always the freshly made roll was toasted perfectly. Every bite was perfect, and we finished our half sandwiches. Fuji Apple Salad with Chicken is my favorite. --Mixed greens, crisp romaine and lettuce blend tossed in a sweet white balsamic vinaigrette, topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, red onions, toasted pecan pieces, feta, and apple chips. The dressing is pleasing to my palate. The bits of nuts and apple chips add nice crunch. This dressing is available for sale in markets and Target along with a couple other Panera dressings. They are chemical free. BUT the salads I make at home never taste as good as here. Love Panera's menu which allows you to pick two half size items! Perfect size portions are a plus. Also like the quality of ingredients used at Panera, especially the chemical free chicken. Food --5 Cleanliness --5 Service --5 Beverage selection both hot and cold --5

The food is so bad that you couldn't pay me to eat here anymore. The turkey sandwich hardly had any…read moreturkey on it and their soup was watered down. Trucks should stop running into the Glenville bridge and start running into this Panera.

We have supported this bakery for over 40 years, and it is time to offer a review…read more This Jay Street icon in Schenectady has the best Italian bread. It comes in round or loaf shapes and in one or two pound sizes. It is available in many local stores including the Niskayuna Co-op. True story: Jack Nicholson was filming in the area and found out about the delicious bread from his driver. He got the bread several times and thought it was great. He had it mailed to him. Photos of Nicholson and a related newspaper article are on display. The bread, rolls, and Tomato pie are baked in a coal fired brick oven from Italy. Besides the bread, there are other outstanding offerings including: Rolls! Breadsticks made at the bakery Bread Crumbs for cutlets and meatballs Tomato Pie -- so popular it often sells out Panini Sandwiches made fresh daily for grab & go. Italian olives and cheeses in the case. Italian cookies Parking in front and in a side lot shared with Cornell's Restaurant.

Perrecca's Bakery + More Perrecca's = Schenectady royalty…read more First things first: full disclosure -- my son is a server here. Yes, I'm biased. But also... facts are facts and the facts are DELICIOUS. It was a full-on snowstorm, the weird dead zone after Christmas where everyone else is like "nah, we're closing early," and Perrecca's was like: "We ride." Just me and the wife, snow coming down sideways, and this place is warm, welcoming, and absolutely cranking out hot food. And I mean HOT hot -- not "restaurant hot," but "careful-that-plate-is-trying-to-burn-your fingerprints-off" hot. Love to see it. Food? Super tasty. No notes. Service? Solid across the board. Bathrooms? Clean enough to eat off of (I didn't, but I could've). Parking? Plenty of off-street, no parallel parking Olympics required. Now let's talk about the hostess -- because WOW. She works the room like she personally built the place brick by brick. Touches every table, warm, friendly, checking in -- you'd swear her name was on the sign out front. Absolute pro. Hospitality Hall of Fame behavior. Between the legendary bakery, the attached restaurant, and the fact that they stayed open when the weather said "stay home," this place is a must-see Schenectady institution. Come hungry. Leave happy. Possibly leave with extra bread you didn't plan on buying but somehow needed. Would go back in a blizzard. Would go back tomorrow. Would go back just for the vibes.