FYI - CASH ONLY. Came here for a weekend lunch. The fried food was good and service was friendly. The menu implies the veggie burger is homemade ("ours is made with veggies and we season it like meat"). I was very disappointed when a grocery store-bought, processed burger patty came out. Dry bun, no sauce or anything. Just not good. Had I known I would have never ordered it. If I can go to Walmart and buy it for $3, I'm not coming out to pay $16 for it. read more

Niskayuna was in need of a "Cheers" lots of locals are always saying we need somewhere we can walk to and enjoy food and drink and meet up with friends. Well this is the place. This place is located in Old Niskayuna which is an area where there are a lot of residential homes with sidewalks! We arrived at around 6pm on a Friday night and it was busy but we got seated right away!.. The decor was lovely lots of memorabilia, old booths, signs, vintage bar very charming. Our server Erica came over and we recognized her.. a friend of a friend!... just like in Cheers!! Thank you Erica for the great service! She took our drink orders, sangria & beer and gave us some time to look over the new menu. DH ordered a reuben - $16 served with sauerkraut, swiss and russian on rye side of cole slaw and a pickle... he said it was good and huge and I ordered turkey club - $16. Large amount of delicious roasted turkey and Hellmans mayo (I know because I had Erica check in the kitchen :)) in between. Cole slaw & a pickle too. We ordered a side of fries... DH has to have his fries... All -n- all every thing was good but not exceptional.. I think eventually things will get better maybe some specials. The best part its close by home. We do have to drive but only for about 10 minutes. read more

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Love their French onion soup! My burger and fries were great as well. Closed Tuesday. Bring cash.

Was good but not the best.the ambiance was great the plants were awesome and the survive was a chefs kiss so polite.they food was great.

Love the look and feel of the restaurant. The beer selection is solid. The food is good. Love that they have an ice cream window during the warmer months. Bring cash, they donate proceeds to the community and it's a nice addition to the community. read more

Ambiance for bills games is where it's at. $5 beer selection, giant salads, great fries and an ice cream window? What more can you ask for from a neighborhood bar and restaurant? Oh that's right a walking club, a trivia night and support of the local sports team with old fashioned hot dog carts. This place has ambiance in spades. Bring cash read more

Didn't live up to all the hype. I honestly expected a stellar, knock-your-socks-off meal from all of the recent hype. Instead I got a microscopic menu (they ONLY serve appetizers and sandwiches) that was 1/3 rules, like "you can't split your meal". Their rationale works but not when you consider a couple who might each want a salad and half a sandwich... still buying 3 meals but you get to pay extra to split it as if you only bought 1. The pastrami sandwich was big but soggy. Like not a little. The bottom slice of bread was falling apart. The fries are the frozen kind that comes in a bag. I'll try their brunch and if it's good, I'll stick to that. read more

We have been following The Broken Inn on FB and had a chance to come for dinner. Decor is great- repurposed from other places! Dishes are all mix matched - Great vibe! Maxine was our server and she was great - offered suggestions- Food was good and came out quickly Some things to note- -CASH only! We did not know this until we sat down- It is the first thing you see on the menu. They do have an ATM machine that charges a $1.00 fee. -They only offer Salads and Sandwiches ( no burgers) - that being said the Sandwiches are HUGE -you need a knife and fork to eat as there is no way to get your mouth opened wide enough- You will have left overs!! - Fries are not served with sandwiches - it's an extra charge - Lastly there is a $20 shared plate fee- again very clearly stated on their menu Dessert looked great - saw an ice cream sundae that looked really good- but we had to get somewhere so we had to skip 3 oversized sandwiches and 3 sodas with a generous tip cost us just under $100 read more

Love the addition of the Broken Inn to our wonderful Niskayuna neighborhood! Friendly staff who take great care of you and always make you feel welcome. The addition of the hamburger was epic and the sweet potato fries are next level! The carrot cake is always a treat. Michelle at the bar will have your drink ready for you as you sit down to take in a game on one of the bar TVs. It's a cozy spot and worth the trip. read more

My girlfriends and I were looking for a place to have Happy Hour. We saw mentions of this place on a local Facebook Foodie group and were intrigued. It is a neighborhood bar/grill close to Niskayuna High School, in a small plaza. It is unassuming from the outside. From the inside it has such great character. The leather booths have been repurposed - bought from an "adult club" in NYC. Underneath each table is an old-fashioned candy machine. They have not only a happy hour, but a Happy Hour and a Half (dollar off bar drinks). The four of us got a Caesar salad, flat bread, and two chicken sandwiches among us. The portions were huge and the food was delicious! The Broken Inn only takes cash - they contribute the 3 percent they can be giving to credit card companies to local causes - how awesome is that?! They do fry in peanut oil for those with allergies. Last, but not least, they have soft serve ice cream year-round. We have found a hidden gem! read more

The Greek salad I ordered had no lettuce which I've never encountered. I asked thinking it was a mistake and the waitress pointed out the list of ingredients on the menu did not in fact include lettuce. She did offer to bring me some which I appreciated. But even after it wasn't very appetizing because the veggies were super coarsely chopped and the olives still had pits. For as bad as this salad was, the soft serve I had after was some of the best I've had. So skip the Greek salad folks and go right for the good stuff. read more

Small place with big personality & even bigger sandwiches! I have been here a few times already. I haven't tried brunch, but heard good things. They have a good selection at the bar. Wine pours are good size. The staff is all very personable. Soft serve year round too! On top of it all, they are very involved with the community. It is cash only, but part of the sales is donated to a local cause every month. Follow them on fb & learn more. read more

The Broken Inn - a row of beer taps on a bar - Pubs Near Me - Niskayuna, New York

Great portions and reasonable pricing. The fact that a part of sales goes to local causes is even better! I can't wait to see how everything is once the opening weeks kinks are worked out. read more

The Broken Inn - Pubs Near Me - Niskayuna, New York

Had the Rueben - huge! Definitely satisfies the meat-eater in you! Topped it off with Carrot cake to die for! Staff is friendly and service was great. Cash only - but ATM on the premises for your convenience. They donate to local charities instead of giving to the credit card companies! Great place and good energy. read more

This place is very unassuming from the outside but the inside is very nicely decorated and has a cozy feel to it! The waitstaff was super friendly and funny, and they made an amazing flavored mule for me. Their sandwiches are HUGE and you get a lot of food for a single order. I'd definitely come back here again! read more

The Broken Inn - Reuben Sandwich and moscow mule - Pubs Near Me - Niskayuna, New York

Nice new restaurant in old Niskayuna. I was impressed walking in with the interior and all of the vintage Niskayuna memorabilia they had hanging like an old Niskayuna co-op sign and a Langes pharmacy sign. We were seated promptly and a large carafe/ bottle of water was placed at each table with menus and silverware which was a nice touch. For starters I ordered a French onion soup which was good and had nice layer of cheese on top but could of used more flavor. For entrees I ordered a French dip, and the other two people in my party ordered Turkey clubs and an order of fries. They really liked the clubs and they were enough for two meals. I have to admit though the French dip sandwich I ordered was not very good. The meat had no flavor and wasn't even salty which was strange for roast beef. The dip for it was also tasteless and had no flavor and almost tasted like plain water. The coleslaw served with it was excellent and had a hint of pineapple flavor. I'm hoping this was a fluke with them just being open a week and that with time things will get better. I am looking forward to trying the rest of the menu like the stuffed bacon appetizer and some of their desserts. read more

The Broken Inn - Turkey club sandwich is HUGE !!!! - Pubs Near Me - Niskayuna, New York

Not a fan. Selection is lacking, a handful of sandwiches and some wings basically. The French dip was cold, and the innovative club sandwich added next to nothing. The fries were cold and bland, the saving grace? Canned cheese sauce! The wait staff was nice, and responsive, but that barely made up for the hacky attempts at humor across the menu. read more

Great new local restaurant. Nice selection of draft beer. Cash only - they donate 3% to local businesses instead of to credit card companies. Very friendly. Excellent food read more

The Broken Inn - I asked to substitute spinach wrap for bread in roast beef sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Niskayuna, New York

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First time to the broken in and will definitely be back .. had Rubin sandwiches unbelievable portion.., pilled very high.. server was super she knew the menu and talked about the restaurants many articles of decoration.. very nice atmosphere.. read more

Nothing special. Average basic food and high prices. My salad was swimming in dressing and the fries were cold and tasteless.He needs to step it a few notches with the menus and add some flavor. I can make a over stuffed sandwich at home for a lot less. read more

Love the look and feel of this place. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Although the menu is limited the food is always great. So happy to have such a quality place in Old Niskayuna! read more

Every neighborhood needs a Broken Inn! Perfect spot for a nice dinner and Prosecco on tap! Wings were perfect and the Reuben was so good and huge!!! We came back the next night for soft serve and it was so good!! You know the really good soft serve kind. And we got sprinkles. We will be back! Thanks Broken Inn. Welcome to the neighborhood. read more

I had really high hopes for this place. I really enjoyed my drink I got but I was quickly grossed out when I saw a server sneeze into her hands, not wash them, then help out behind the bar. The same server then poured a fiddlehead beer and passed it through the window to a cook and yes, he did drink it. I'm not sure if the chef is allowed to drink 2+ beers during his shift but as someone who manages a restaurant, I would not like to know my server has poor hygiene and my staff is drinking on the job. read more

Nice atmosphere, staff were responsive, menu limited, sandwiches too big to pick up and bite, $9 draft beers and some guy playing the piano which was annoying at best! read more