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.

Super yummy! I had the big dill chicken sandwich! I'm not a huge meat eater, but the sandwich was…read moreabsolutely amazing! And you definitely get your moneys worth! This is the biggest chicken sandwich I've ever seen! The fries were so good and crispy on the outside, just absolutely perfect! The vibe is a lot more casual, but the food is incredible! I can't recommend this place enough!

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.

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!

Five of my fellow SUNY Schenectady retirees and me met for lunch at Zaffron for good food. The…read moremenu featuring Afghan style Mediterranean fare exceeded the group's expectations, four of whom were dining here for the first time. I had the Chicken Kabab Bowl with brown rice, baba ghanoush, chick peas, pickled cabbage, cucumber/tomato, stuffed Grape Leaves, and tzatziki drizzled with cilantro sauce. The chicken was flavorful and tender. Other orders included: Naan and Hummus for all Shrimp over jasmine rice Lamb Wrap with veggies Lamb Kabab Bowl Falafel Wrap Tables are well spaced in the attractive dining room so noise level is low. We were able to chat. Service is efficient, friendly, and speedy. Place is CLEAN and full of natural light. There is a nice outside patio.

Zaffron is a really nice addition to the downtown Schenectady scene, the fourth (?) restaurant in…read morethis spot since Pizza Hut vacated. With Mazadar and Zaitoon a bit far away, this is going to be a go-to for us when we want afghan-cum-middle eastern cuisine in the fast casual motif. The inside here is really pleasant, if a bit non-descript, although there are a few personalized touches to liven it up. Having outside seating is a huge plus, as is having on-site parking. We had the bolanii bites (excellent), felafel bowl (fine), and salmon bowl (also fine), quite prompt out of the kitchen and pleasant counter service. Everything is in the pretty much now-standard set of options: plate, bowl, wrap, or salad. They do have "group" platters which seem to be intended for catering, which is another nice plus. They do have burgers and chicken for the less adventuresome, but as with its brethren elsewhere in the CD, why bother when there's savory and plentiful near-eastern and afghani options on the menu?

This place is such a GEM!! We've been looking for a new go to breakfast spot and we are so happy…read morewe finally got a chance to try J&T's!! Everything from the customer service, food, ambiance was a 10/10!!!! Can't wait to go back.

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.

Wow! The staff is very efficient, kind, and the perfect combination of making sure we had…read moreeverything we needed or wanted while not being overly 'attentive'. PERFECT! The food is excellent and the prices are very reasonable. Hometown has a nice friendly pub atmosphere and is perfect for a casual meal. My wife and I will be regulars!!!

40 minutes before our order was taken. Untrained overwhelmed waitress. No clue how to take care of…read moremultiple tables. 4 requests for water before got any. I feel like I'm in a desert being ignored. Took 45 minutes for a beer. Been here for an hour and 20 minutes and no food in sight. Having the bartender cover 5 tables and the bar does not work. There's some random other employee who took another table's order, but not ours. Our waitress walked away from us probably 5 times 'not noticing' that we had requests. Couldn't manage working more than 1 table. Almost walked out. Probably should have walked out. A table that arrived 15 minutes after us got their food half an hour before us. Sorry, but no tip. They comped us a wrap, since it was forgotten about, which was nice of them, but doesn't make up for a very slow evening. Despite the unfortunate service, the food was good!!

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.

Second time being here, I don't remember if they mentioned it the first time there but when we…read morereserved a table for four, we were told there would be $20 charge per person if we were late. As busy as I've seen it I get why they'd make that decision. If it was 5 bucks I'm sure people wouldn't care, but at 20 a head it definitely made us sure to be there on time lol Their biscuits (honey/butter spreads) have been great every time. A true staple. Last time I got their yoghurt parfait, great for a lighter breakfast/brunch. This time I got a chicken and waffle special. I enjoyed it but could tell the chicken was cooked in oil a little more close to its end of frying life - not dirty or gross. In the end I liked the chicken, waffle and pork belly served. Great coffee!

Delicious food & drinks in a small but cute and clean place. Service was quick. All vegan which…read moremade it nice to order anything off the menu.

Cute place, in a city that really needs help…read more Friendly and helpful staff, delicious choices, and vegan! The chickpea tuna wrap was amazing, and the spicy potato salad was phenomenal. Chocolate chip cookie was good. Will come back for the Breakfast, if I can stomach this area. Depressing, all paid parking, smelly, and loud. No bathrooms around, I recommend the whistling kettle around the corner.

I came here with an out-of-town friend to sample the Seven Points brews at the bar, but we decided…read moreto stay at the bar for a meal as well. I enjoyed the atmosphere here, as well as my Baritone American-style Porter. My brewery companion said his beers were ok, but he really enjoyed his pasta dinner. He travels to Italy frequently, and he said the pasta would be considered traditionally al dente in Italy, though perhaps not to all Americans' taste. I took advantage of the happy hour prices (which included a discount on my beer) to try the Eggplant Stack appetizer. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, crisp without being greasy, and the marinara sauce was addicting. Service at the bar was fun with the chatty bartenders. Besides coming back here to sample more beers, this could easily become one of my go-to Italian restaurants in the Capital District.

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!