The best breakfast in town everything is fresh I'll make soup place is very clean as hell that laid on at us was very pleasant

We have passed union cafe many times and always say we need to stop in and try it. We finally did and we were so pleasantly surprised! The French toast was perfect, thee service was quick and friendly, and we sat outside on the porch and enjoyed the beautiful weather. They have iced coffee, and the homemade hash is perfectly crispy. We will definitely be back! read more

Friends recommended us this place. We came on a snowy Sunday. Thankfully parking was not hard along the street. We got the vegetable omelette and the strawberry & mascarpone stuffed French toast. Both were fantastic. I devoured everything with lightning speed. Highly recommend getting the Cholula hot sauce on the omelette. read more

Union Cafe - Berry & Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast, - Diners Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Although I didn't take a picture.. the food was really great! My fiancé and I both got their "union special" I think it's call. It came with a pancake, 2 eggs, sausage, & potato's. My fiancé got their waffle with his and it was super yummy! Service was really good as well read more

Wonderful cafe for breakfast or lunch. I stopped in on a Wednesday and it wasn't too busy. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the menu items. I got French Toast with strawberries and it was delicious! read more

Breakfast part 2!! After having an extremely disappointing meal at a diner near by we decided to go here to get some real food. I am glad we did! This place is cute, charming and we were greeted right away. The coffee is delicious, always a good sign. I was excited to order the lump crab eggs Benedict. I was not disappointed! Real crab meat instead of the ubiquitous sea leg nestled under perfectly poached eggs. The hollandaise sauce was a tasty blanket. The potatoes on the side were so flavorful and cooked to the right texture with onions adding to the taste. My husband's egg sandwich was very good with crispy bacon and a nice hard roll. If we hadn't already been full from our earlier breakfast we would have finished our meals. We boxed up more than half of our meals to enjoy later. Recommended!! read more

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Wonderful local cafe that is always full of customers. Most recent visit was a Friday morning. The specialty item was lobster eggs Benedict! Portion was large very large prices of lobster and perfect hollandaise. read more

Union Cafe - Lobster bennys - Diners Near Me - Schenectady, New York

First time second for my husband and the union cafe. We went for breakfast and decided to sit outside a d enjoy the weather. He got the special lobster Benedict and said it was worth every cent and would get it again in a heart beat. I ended up going for lunch and getting the Greek chicken souvlaki platter with sweet potato fries. 10/10. So much food and the sweet potato fries were some the best I've ever had so crispy. Service was excellent very attentive. Will be back again soon. read more

Union Cafe - The special lobster Benedict with home fries. - Diners Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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I go in about 3 times a month for a light breakfast. The people that staff the Cafe are exceptionally friendly and provide excellent service. They are never too busy, though the place is busy, to stop at the table or booth to chat. The menu is nice. They serve an absolutely fantastic Greek salad and one can add awesome skewered chicken. lots of street parking as well as a large parking lot in the back of the property. read more

Had a great breakfast of omelette and home fries. Nice service and cozy atmosphere. Had to wait a bit for table since busy Sunday but cozy place. read more

We love Union Cafe! We have ordered takeout and gone to sit down and the food and service is always excellent. The Santa Fe salad and Mediterranean wrap are our go-to's and the sweet potato fries are also delish! We've done breakfast takeout a couple times too and have been happy with the omelets we ordered. A great spot for breakfast and lunch with a cozy small town feel! read more

Wonderful breakfast and lunches are always available until 2pm. The menu has a wide variety of options. Friendly and efficient staff. read more

I visited this cafe and it was good would recommend when in town! The service was great and the food was good for the price point.

Actually, a 4.5 Stars rating Breakfast outside on the patio at 10:00 on a Thursday was very good. Breakfast specials include coffee until 11:00 am; otherwise, coffee is $3.49 which seems to be a high price. Omelets etc. do include coffee. I had the two egg breakfast special which was a good value. The eggs "medium over easy" were cooked perfectly. The bacon was mediocre--limp and fatty. The "home fries with onion" were excellent! My husband had the Deluxe Breakfast special with pancakes which he enjoyed. Home fries were .99 cents extra. Service was efficient and attentive, and the table with an umbrella on the front patio was terrific on a lovely sunny 70 degree morning. The tables on the patio were not crowded. Customers we happened to see were mostly seniors, and many people were picking up takeout orders. read more

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Union Cafe was a great place to have a delicious lunch. Staff was friendly and very prompt with service.

We were visiting Schenectady for an out of town wedding Asked Gillian at front desk for breakfast t choice She recommended Union Cafe about a 10 minute drive. Perfect choice Charming local eatery near Union College Great service good coffee ( a must for me) good food I had Belgian waffle w fresh strawberries and real maple syrup. My wife had egg spinach and cheese wrap. Everything came out on time and was delicious Will warn you the place fills up fast after 9 so get there early There was a lone as we left about 9:45 I'd give the Union Cafe 4.5 stars but it wasn't an option I don't give 5's cause there is always room for improvement Price was good too read more

Food, service, staff. All combine for a very pleasant visit. Having recently moved to this area this will definitely be a family favorite.And thanks to Anna Banana for snapping the photo! read more

Union Cafe - Diners Near Me - Schenectady, New York

We stopped by the Union Cafe while visiting Schenectady for the day. Sunday brunch seemed like a great idea so our daughter suggested the Union Cafe. Clean and cozy with seating spaced well for COVID-19 precautions, there was a homey feel. The staff members were friendly and welcoming. Our brunch of quiche for me, pancakes & sausage for my daughter, and and a California Omelette for Meg, my wife. We also enjoyed Lobster Bisque and home fries. Everything was more than satisfactory, and downright delicious. As we left, we noted that it had warmed up considerably and diners were enjoying the spacious deck which overlooks the sidewalk. We'd have eaten outside ourselves, if it had been warmer when we arrived. I think there's something for everyone on the extensive three meal menu. I recomend Union Cafe for a good meal at a reasonable price. read more

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It was not difficult to become fond of Union Cafe. It has a pleasant atmosphere and a great breakfast menu. The entire floor is covered by 2 waiters who work together like a well buttered machine (because butter is better than oil, right?). I was instantly drawn to - and am now addicted to - those Benedicts of theirs. The hollandaise sauce was just about perfect, and when your options underneath the eggs include items such as homemade hash, or lump crab, or a lobster claw, well, it just gets better. The coffee comes out quickly, piping hot, and with a mug of creamers. The next time I was there, the restaurant was already filled with the aroma of their cinnamon raisin French toast, which was equally delicious. When I'm in Schenectady, this is definitely high on my list for breakfast choices. read more

WHEN: Sunday @ 11am Not too busy for Sunday brunch. We didn't wait for a table at all, we grab the last available booth inside. We've been going to union cafe since 2016, it's seriously one of the best local brunch cafes on union street. It's not overprice, always expect fresh cooked breakfast food. Server was so friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of their extensive menu. She came to check on us a few times during our meal. WHAT WE ORDERED Florentine omelette Waffles with corn beef hash Poached eggs breakfast Very healthy and hearty breakfast. We only waited less than 15min for food to be prepped. The portions were so large, it's worth it for the value. I highly recommend union cafe if you're in town visiting or looking for a good brunch place to go in and out quickly. read more

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Good breakfast. It's a quaint place with lots of ambiance, a friendly staff, and good food.

We were visiting the area for a wedding, and the places "in town" were too crowded, so we did a Plan B and drove a few minutes out of the main area and found the Union Cafe. So glad we did! It was terrific! It's not a fancy place, but... The menu was terrific- Breakfast all day on one side, homemade Greek fare on the other. The food was delicious- Like we were told by our great server, made fresh there. Even the desserts were wonderful. *Our server was the best/made our day when she served the meal and handed my friend her lunch and said "Here's your Gyro" and then handed me my lunch and said "Here's your Yeero" (We were debating the correct way to say "gyro" -You had to be there) read more

This visit is brought to you by a suggestion of Yelp. Our first time @ Union Cafe. There is outside & inside seating. The waitstaff was welcoming and suggested we seat any where we felt comfortable We were given menus & asked what we'd like to drink right away We ordered lunch and are looking forward to our choices. (Cheeseburger club for hubby & Gluten-free Mediterranean wrap w/gyro meat and sweet potato fries for me) waitress used a tablet for ordering, she was kind, friendly & helpful with questions. The lunch came and went, so delicious Our plates were cleaned quickly Chocolate flourless cake with berries yummy There's a large tv to watch football, yeah! The decorations are sweet! The waitstaff works together quite well and working together to clean up! Kristie was our waitress & she rocked!! You pay on the Tablet....GREAT EXPERIENCE, THANK YOU read more

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Been there 2x times in the last 6 months. We live 45 min away and the diners in our area are not so great...sorry Greene County. Our fav place burned down and we have been searching. This place is clean, has good service and they know and love their locals. That's a recipe for success. I did breakfast the first time....this time gyro platter. Very good and solid food. $18 for a salad, gyro meat and fries seems steep...but that's what eating at establishments costs these days. I spent $21 on a McDonald chicken sandwich meal and an extra sandwich. read more

Delish. Friendly. HOUSE MADE CORNED BEEF HASH!!! Excellent food. Very tiny so come early or don't mind the wait. read more

Union Cafe - Huge fluffy French toast! Oh, and bacon. - Diners Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Let it be known that some of the best spanakopita this side of the Mediterranean is right here in Schenectady, and both Zeus and Popeye would be proud. Where else can you order a generous serving of authentic, delicious spanakopita wedges alongside a Western omelette ~and~ blueberry French toast? That's exactly what I did today at this cute café x Greek diner mash up, and I'm not mad about it. Being an Eggs Benny girl, I found myself craving a change, so I went halfsies on a Western omelette with homefries ~and~ the blueberry French toast, one of the day's specials. I appreciate when an omelette has nicely diced, bite-size fixin's, so thanks to the prep team for their chopping skills because today's omelette was on point, with consistently sized pieces green bell pepper, onions, and ham, none of which were a choking hazard. Mad skills, yo. To really hit all flavor profiles, we ordered an appetizer portion of the spanakopita (just three wedges) instead of the platter, which comes with a heaping Greek salad. When it comes to the spanakopita, whatever you do, don't forget to order a side of the tzatziki sauce!! Tzatziki is the classic, refreshing sauce that's a sidekick to pretty much any Greek meal, made from Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and fresh dill, but when paired with spanakopita and positioned for dipping, watch out for maximum flavor explosion!! Just be sure to have some lethal Listerine strips on hand because the garlic likes to linger. Like, whoa. Garlic breath aside, it's actually a non-negotiable Thanksgiving tradition in our family to order a tray of spanakopita from Union Café for our pre-feast appetizer spread. It's *that* good. It also makes for a great breakfast the next morning before you go for that piece of pie :-P The French toast wasn't the most memorable Parisian potluck on today's spread, but I appreciated the generous pile of blueberries on top, and they had a surprisingly crunchy pop - score! Who's a fan of mushy blueberries, blah?! But the French didn't completely strike out; the most memorable part of today's visit was meeting the owner's brand new French bulldog puppy, Bentley! At ten weeks old, he was nothing but the cutest ball of wrinkles with big ears, and I 10/10 recommend every brunch serve a side of puppy! Pro Tip: If you order anything requiring maple syrup, be sure to ask for the good stuff (an additional $2), but so worth it you guys! Give this bustling little café a try! read more

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First time eating here and I was impressed. The wait staff was exceptional. Super friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I had stacked French toast and home fries with Turkey sausage. I couldn't even finish the whole thing but trust me I wanted to. Very delicious and the wife and I will be visiting again without a doubt. Oh and probably one of the better cups of coffee I've had at a diner/cafe place. read more

Union Cafe - Thick French Toast and Coffee - Diners Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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My husband and I had a great breakfast/lunch today at the Union Café. We were out for our daily walk much earlier than usual because my husband had a very early Cardio Version procedure done and it went well and we were celebrating. We were delighted with our meals as well as the service. I had a build your own omelet with broccoli, ham and mozzarella cheese. It came with home fries and toast which were done perfectly. My husband had scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries & rye toast. We both had coffee that hit the spot on a snowy morning. We will most certainly be returning as we live within walking distance. As an added bonus I was able to make my goal of 5,000 steps early in the day. Our waitress was really sweet and most efficient. This is a cute little restaurant that seats maybe 35 people and in the warm weather months, you can sit outside on the patio. read more

First of all, the minute you enter the place, you feel welcome. We had a simple lunch but it was really good. My wife said it was the best spanakopita she ever had. Our tomato soup was very good-tasty and thick too. The service was exemplary! The waitress couldn't have been more attentive and friendly. Just a great place to have breakfast or lunch read more

Wonderful breakfast this morning! Service was right on!! Parking in the back of the restaurant as well. Must stop in the Upper Union Street neighborhood! read more

Apparently I am the Duke of Union Cafe. I swear it is not because they have some of the most beautiful waitresses in the Capital Region :) I am a happily married man I swear! I have enjoyed many meals here. Usually for breakfast. They have incredible pancakes. A variety of benedicts with homemade hollandaise sauce. The Irish Benedict is fantastic! They also have really creative French toast options. I have only ordered one non breakfast item here. The Gyro platter is really awesome and a very nice portion. The lamb was delicious as was the salad and rice. I suppose I should check out the lunch menu more often. The Union Street cafe goes the extra mile and it shows. The service is swift, meals come out quick and they offer things you won't find in a typical diner. I am definitely a fan! read more

Union Cafe - Lump crab benedict. Homemade hollandaise sauce. Incredible potatoes. - Diners Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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So I heard back from the owner, and she mentioned that breaking hollandaise is a real pet peeve of hers, and that she'll make sure to pass my review along to the folks on the line to reiterate how important it is to check the sauce before it goes out. Brava. Apparently, I also missed a few extra things that makes Union Cafe special. Somehow I did not see that real maple syrup is available for an upcharge. Not only that, but it's served in individual glass bottles so you can take any unused portion home. I didn't see that the kitchen uses real butter and olive oils. That's huge. As is the fact that you can substitute grilled tomatoes for potatoes. Dang it. I totally would have done that with my omelette. Now I'm looking forward to getting back and seeing what kind of healthful meal I can assemble with these added features. read more

This is your usual diner that is a solid option for brunch. Nothing flashy, but good solid food and good service.

delicious food, attentive service, nice atmosphere...made to order really is, and worth the wait.

Stopped in for breakfast when we were in the area for a lacrosse game. The cafe had great food, friendly staff and really reasonable prices. What more can you ask for? Would absolutely go back again! read more

Always delicious. Husband loves that they offer regular corned beef & hash and from scratch!

Sweet and friendly staff but the restaurant closes kinda early at 2pm when I visited on a weekday .. the waiter was nice enough to let us stay till 2:30 to finish our meal (much appreciated!) .. the food itself was ok .. nothing special.. Belgian waffle was a plain regular waffle with Smuckers breakfast syrup .. I truly expected something more original .. something a long the lines of a REAL Belgian waffle and REAL maple syrup perhaps? We ordered gyro which was good and so was the veggie omelet read more

The service is second to none. The food is always cooked fresh and delicious. I like that you can see the kitchen and watch them cook from the dining area, the kitchen is incredibly clean. read more

Great breakfast and friendly staff. I loved the grilled potatoes and the breakfast sandwich was also very good.

Union Cafe used to our favorite breakfast spot in Schenectady but unfortunately today will be our last time going there. I would say our last time eating there but we never got the food we ordered. I work in a restaurant and understand what happens when things get busy or you're understaffed; it's not fun. But 30 minutes passed after being seated before a server even took our order. We waited an additional 45 minutes before we inquired about when we'd be getting our food. At this point we were told that they would not be making our food at all. Instead of inquiring in the kitchen to see when we'd be getting our food the manager simply complained about the worker shortage (which frankly, is irrelevant to the problem) and it being busy. To be fair it was busy, but the tables next to us that arrived around the same time as us were already done with their food at the time of our inquiry. While still frustrated, if it was just going to be another 5/10 minutes we would have waited patiently, we were hungry and just wanted to eat. But after our conversation with the manager, we sat back down and our server informed us that the restaurant was refusing to serve us the food we ordered. (Which, by the way, is a real crappy thing to make a server to do in your place as a manager.) It also indicates that our order probably wasn't going to be coming through anytime soon regardless of our questioning. There are days when managing a restaurant can really suck and it certainly appeared to be one of those days at Union Cafe. Unfortunately, refusing service and blaming everyone but yourself is never the solution in these circumstances. As stated before, we liked Union Cafe and used to recommend to others searching for a good diner type place. Used to. read more