Ribbon Cafe

11 Prospect St, Ballston Spa
(518) 288-3040

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Mary Beth Lupi

Kevin Myers holds a special place in my heart. I'm sorry I wasn't able to go on a Sunday to see Chrissy. Myers family are dear to me since I was a teenager.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Moore

Stopped by here for wing fest. The staff were super friendly and they had a macaroni and cheese wing that was delicious. We'll stop by again if we visit Ballston spa for food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amy Friot

A Cozy Corner of Culinary Perfection:
​Stepping into The Ribbon Cafe felt less like entering a cafe and more like coming home. With an atmosphere so wonderfully cozy, the soft background hum of quiet chatter, and comfortable seating, make this place a genuine find.
​What elevates The Ribbon Cafe from a nice spot to a must-visit destination is the hospitality. The staff are genuinely friendly, attentive, and immediately make you feel less like a customer and more like a cherished regular. Their warmth contributes immensely to the whole experience, making it incredibly easy to settle in for a long, happy visit.
​The food, however, is the true star of the show. I am not exaggerating when I say the classic combination of Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich here is an experience that sets a new high bar. The tomato soup is, without a doubt, the best I have ever tasted. It is rich, velvety, deeply savory, and clearly made from scratch with a passion for flavor. The accompanying grilled cheese is its perfect partner: buttery, expertly charred on the outside, and delightfully gooey on the inside. It’s comforting food elevated to an art form.
​Just when I thought the meal couldn't be topped, the Cinnamon Roll arrived. Massive, warm, and practically dripping with sweet frosting, it was the ideal finale. The dough was soft and yielding, packed with cinnamon sugar, achieving that perfect balance between gooey indulgence and airy texture.
The Ribbon Cafe is an encapsulation of comfort, excellent service, and flawless execution of classic comfort food. I highly recommend a visit—just be sure to order the soup!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Dingman

Love this place lately it has been very inconsistent didn't get what was ordered not even the bill was someone else's bill

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Kathryn Reinhardt

Delightful cafe. Delicious lunch special with generous cole slaw, pork ribs and fries. First time visit and will likely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jay

My son and I have been coming to Ribbon Cafe for a little over a month now after his orthodontist appointments, and I have to say that the service and food have been absolutely on point every single time. The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the food is consistently fresh and delicious. It’s become our go-to spot, and now it’s a must stop after every appointment. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ernest Bebernitz

Great corn and shrimp chowder!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robin Floud

Cute little café. The menu was delicious. Highly recommend the breakfast fries. Generous portions

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Terek

Great breakfast selection service was tremendous

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Rozansky

Had a great breakfast and Joanne made me feel like family.. I will be returning

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patrick

Great food. Waitress Joanne was super friendly. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Barbara Noakes

This place is great and the reason behind the name, makes supporting this little gem, a worthy cause.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rob Moran

We were greeted with a warm smile by Christine, who proceeded to seat use right away. Place was very cozy ànd had upstate charm. Once seated, Christine began to tell us about the Cafe and their specials. Well let me tell you after getting our food, definitely get the homemade sausage, we were so full and smiling after getting to know Christine. The food was amazing and thanks to the chef the food was above and beyond delicious. And I left with one of their famous cinnamon buns. When I got home and ate it, I was blown away. And sadly regretted i didn't get the homemade corn chowder to go. Thanks again Christine, we will most definitely be back to The Ribbon Cafe...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nancy McKee

Breakfast is our favorite meal to eat out. Ribbon Cafe ticked all our boxes and thet have a worthy cause to boot. Definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jennifer Bushy

Freezing cold inside, no draft soda, not accommodating,

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