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!

Had a cheese pizza (circle cut) and mozzarella sticks this time and both were absolutely…read moredelicious!!! It has absolutely become our go-to pizza joint in Scotia Glenville. The wings I got last time were very good as well. The owners are so friendly and appreciative as well. Just really impressed with this place.

Our first time ordering and we were not disappointed. Ordered a 14" meat feast (pepperoni, sausage,…read moreham, meatball and mozzarella) and a 12" Asian chili pizza (chicken, red onion, green peppers, tai chili sauce) both were very good. Quick delivery.

Mohawk Taproom presents as a gastropub in downtown Scotia. My excitement to try the menu items with…read moreburrata was short lived. The lack of flavor and basic presentation was over compensated by portion. The gnocchi was not warm with a small amount of sauce buried at the bottom of the bowl. The pancetta overcooked and the overall dish lacked flavor. The second item was a massive chicken cutlets sandwich. This was similar with no flavor despite the pesto. The only dish that was not boring and very delicious was the carrot cake, likely from a separate bakery. I wasnt drinking that evening but the draft list contained some exceptional breweries. The server was 5 stars and the rating does not reflect his craft. This maybe a place for beer rather than dinner.

On a Saturday decided to try something different. It was placed as a takeout order due to the…read moreweather and not knowing how accessible the place was. Ordered the trifecta wings, chicken quesadilla, and hot honey chicken sandwich with mac salad. Food was hot, warm, and tasty. Wings could be more crispy which I did order extra crispy. Other than that will order again !

The good! I love the breadsticks. The ones with bacon and hot peppers and cheese. The pizza I'm not…read moreas impressed by because I think the sauce is on the bitter side. The service is fine. They couldn't be nicer to you when you go in there. I just wish they'd use a different brand of tomato in their sauce

I got two slices and a salad. The slices were so huge I couldn't eat it all. Good pizza, good…read moresalad, recommendEd!

Zaffron Kitchen here in Schenectady is different -- period. My food is always on point, no misses,…read moreno shortcuts, no gimmicks. Every time I walk in, it's consistency, quality, and flavor that actually means something. The Mediterranean menu doesn't just taste good -- it transports you. It makes you feel like you're in another country, another culture, another experience. Everything is fresh. Everything is authentic. Everything is seasoned with intention, not just salt. It's not just eating -- it's a vibe, it's a journey, it's culture on a plate. You can taste the care, the tradition, and the respect for the food in every bite. That's rare, and that's why it stands out.

This is a wonderful new family owned and run restaurant that is a welcome culinary addition to…read moredowntown Schenectady. The cuisine is a combination of Greek and Middle Eastern. My daughter and I had lunch here on a Saturday. There are a wide variety of choices and vegetarians can do very well here as can vegans. We ordered Baba Galoush and Pita as an appetizer. The pita was fresh and warm! The eggplant was delicately flavored, smooth, and exceptional. I could eat it everyday. We ordered two bowls: One was Lamb Kabob One was Chicken There are a wide variety of choices to top your bowl and several different sauces. I had the lamb, and it was outstanding. It was flavorful from being marinated and incredibly tender! Best ever! I had brown rice and many toppings including a grape leave, olives, chick peas, chopped tomatoes/ red onion, hummus, picked cabbage, feta, and cucumbers. Delicious! It was drizzled with my choice of the signature white sauce. My daughter raved about the Chicken Bowl. She ordered a slice of the Chocolate Dubai Cake to bring home. Light fills the restaurant in the daytime. The decor very attractive and uncluttered. The restaurant has a large dining area with regular and high top tables plus barrel back chairs in a sitting area. It is very comfortable and spacious. And spotless. The food was delicious. The staff was attentive and helpful. The owner came to our table to ask if we enjoyed the food. Bravo! We highly recommend Zaffron Kitchen, and we will return soon. Offers catering! Outside seating in nice weather.

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.

Great burgers and fries Garlic parm wings were yummy…read moreA little loud in Friday nights but of course it is a bar Service is good. Waitress us friendly We are there at least twice a month

Comfortable and friendly neighborhood bar and grill. The prices are reasonable and the food is very…read moregood with much variety. They had no problem accommodating our group of 8. Allowing separate checks was a plus. Our waitress was very efficient and friendly.

Absolutely loved my brunch experience at The Nest! This place is truly a gem in Schenectady. The…read morerestaurant itself is super charming with an antique feel. Our server was the sweetest, and gave us some great recommendations. We started with the honey butter biscuits, which I highly recommend! We also got the friend green tomatoes which I enjoyed too. They really do a great job a southern cuisine here. Would love to come back to try some items from their dinner menu.

I think this is the, absolute, best place to sit down and eat. The food is impeccable. Southern…read morecomfort, right on Broadway, the fried chicken and short rib dishes are undefeated. They have a hot honey sauce to pair with the chicken, please stop by. Service is excellent, once I left a bit late and I'm so sorry I did but management was super polite about it.

i've had breakfast and lunch there everything is just so fresh and delicious…read moreAnd all I do is thinking about when I can go back!

I never write reviews, however this time I wanted to share the impression of this coffee and lunch…read moreplace. My husband and I were travelling and decided to stroll through Schenectady and got hungry in the process. We noticed most businesses seemed closed, even though it was Monday mid day. Finally we encountered Take Two cafe. We ordered a big brunch. To out dismay the waiter said there is no bathroom on the premises. He also said that there are no public bathrooms in the city and that he does not know of any nearby places with a bathroom. My husband then lelft to look for one and immediately found another cafe with a bathroom just around the corner. We then mentioned to Take Two staff that they can send any distressed customers around the corner to use a bathroom. Staff responded they are NOT going to do that. We found this attitude really disturbing and do not recommed this cafe at all.

I had three great meals at Stella while visiting Schenectady for work! I enjoyed eating in the…read moredining room and at the bar during happy hour, which has some really great deals. The bar has a smaller menu than the dining room, but still has plenty of options. I highly recommend taking advantage of the happy hour deals. The restaurant is located in a sprawling but cozy historic building with many different rooms, and a music club upstairs. In addition to delicious pasta and other Italian dishes, they feature their own beers, which are fantastic. I really enjoyed the arancini as well as the corn fritters for appetizers, and the cavatelli with pesto and shrimp scampi for entrees. The complimentary freshly baked bread is soft and delicious. Don't miss out on a great Italian meal and craft beer at Stella Pasta Bar!

I recently attended two shows at The Van Dyke on a Friday and Saturday night, and this review…read morecovers both experiences. On both nights, I arrived a bit early to grab a drink and some food at the downstairs bar before heading upstairs for the show. The bar area was busy but not packed, and I was able to find a seat at the bar without too much trouble. The first night, I ordered a drink and the arancini. The food and drink were excellent, but service was understandably slow. The bartender was juggling a lot--handling orders for the bar, indoor dining room, and outdoor patio--so it took about 15 minutes to get my check. Upstairs, I shared the crab cakes, which I didn't manage to photograph, but they were perfectly crisp with a subtle kick. The bartender and server upstairs were both great--friendly, fast, and managing a full room with ease. On the second night, I again started downstairs nearly an hour before the doors opened upstairs. This time, it took about 30 minutes to get a drink. Given how packed it was and that the same bartender was working solo again, I decided to close out early and wait to order food upstairs. Upstairs, I ordered the gnocchi, and the service was smooth and prompt despite another full house. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu--just maybe not on a show night, when the staff is stretched between two levels.