13 Best Cafes in Schenectady

Bellevue Cafe Cafe • $
2630 Broadway, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Sausage Eggs & Hash Browns w Toast Breakfast
Chicken Noodle Soup with a Soda on the Side
Biscuits and Gravy with Fried Eggs on Top
Ham Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches
Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings
Eggs Home Fries NY Style and Bacon
Greek Chicken and Roasted Potatoes
Usda Choice NY Strip Steak Au Jus
Rubén Sandwich with French Fries
Belgian Waffle with Strawberries

“11-14-2025 My mom had a hair appt close by today so I picked her up to have lunch at The Bellvue Cafe. She had chicken soup and a Rueben with fries. She raved about all of it. Some of the best chicken soup around imo. The fries were nice and crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. I loved seeing her enjoying all of her meal! I had chicken soup and the brisket pot roast. The carrots, onions, celery and taters were all cooked perfectly and not mush. The brisket was so tender I just used my fork. Mom took half her soup and Rueben home as she couldn’t finish it all. She did enjoy the rice pudding with whipped cream for dessert too. What an enjoyable day! 10 outta 10!!!!“

4.7 Superb169 Reviews
Arthur's Market Cafe • $
35 N Ferry St, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Sandwich and Cinnamon and Honey Scone
Molasses Cookie Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Crinkle Cookie
Cream of Spinach Soup
Five-Cheese Macaroni
Bacon Cheddar Scone
Pumpkin Mini Loaf
Coffee Cake GF
Ham & Gruyere
English Muffin

“Just had the BEST iced vanilla latte that I have EVER had in my entire life 🧋“

4.7 Superb147 Reviews
Graham’s Coffee Parlor Cafe • $
3406 State St, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Lavender Bee Iced Latte with an Extra Shot
Everything Bagel with Veggie Cream Cheese
Purple Rain

“Great vibe great coffee great food!“

4.7 Superb116 Reviews
Sandyes Cafe and Cakes Cafe • $$
1316 Nott St, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Tenders
Birthday Cake
Garden Salad
Wedding Cake
Carrot Cake
Bday Cake
Cupcake

“Thank you for a great cake for my sons Birthday ! They also had some cupcakes. Great service very kind and helpful last minute. Appreciated !“

4.4 Superb65 Reviews
Lorenzo's Cafe Cafe • $
1500 State St, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

NY Strip Steak Sunnyside Up Homefries and Toast
Chicken Parm Sandwich and Sriracha Onion Rings
Double Cheeseburger and Onion Rings
Bacon Eggs and Hashbrowns
Homemade Corned Beef Hash
Waffles with Blueberries
American Mix Sandwich
4 Cut Breakfast Pizza
French Toast Big Boy
Rainbow Pride Cake

“Love Love Love Lorenzo's! (518 Foodies card holders get 10% off). They have the BEST breakfast! The home fries are to die for! The chorizo egg and cheese is also delicious! Really, you can't go wrong.“

4.3 Superb97 Reviews
Maria's Cafe & Catering Cafe • $
412 Union St, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Stockade Sliders
Blackened Chicken
Baked Macaroni
French Toast
Pulled Pork
Home Fries
Salad

“My husband and I went there this evening for Valentines dinner. We have been there for her amazing breakfasts and have ordered her take out pot pies and WOW, we were not disappointed with our amazing dinner. I had the Eggplant and my husband had the Filet. Warm and cozy atmosphere- just perfect!!“

4.3 Superb42 Reviews
Union Cafe Cafe • $
1725 Union St, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Mediterranean Wrap with Onion Rings
Greek Salad with Chicken Slovaki
Irish Benedict Homemade Hash
Strawberry French Toast
Stuffed French Toast
Lump Crab Benedict
Greek Gyro Platter
Strawberry Pancakes
Corned Beef Hash
Golden Pancakes

“We absolutely loved our food. It was amazing. Eggplant fries were really good. One of the best spanakopita & Rueben. We all got stuff and split it. Was really good. I really liked our waitress, she was sweet with my son. I enjoy waitresses that make you feel really comfortable and she did. This will be our new breakfast spot.“

4.2 Good129 Reviews
Union College Dining Cafe • $$
807 Union St, Schenectady
3.2 Average5 Reviews
Point Cafe Breakfast • $
964 Helderberg Ave, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Chimichanga Dinner
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled Eggs
French Toast
Enchiladas
Mexican
Steak
Salad
Fries

“mike and I love coming here for Sunday brunch. The food is always delicious. it is a family owned restaurant and they are all so nice.“

3.7 Good86 Reviews
Moon and River Cafe Vegetarian • $
115 S Ferry St, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Veggie Omelet Sausage N Toast
Raisin Bread French Toast
Eggplant Sandwich
Santa Fe Chicken
Vegetarian Ruben
Veggie Sausage
Berry Pie
Vegan
Fries

“We had a delicious lunch at The Moon and River Cafe today. Reubens , Thai fries, beet salad and blueberry pie all vegan and kindly prepared and served by Richard as always. We have been there several times and will definitely be back !“

4.5 Superb90 Reviews
The Whistling Kettle Tea Rooms • $
138 Jay St, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Turkey Cranberry and Brie Crepe
Strawberry and Cream Scone
Apple Bacon Brie Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Mediterranean Salad
Banana Foster Crepe
Kettle House Salad
Lobster Bisque
Mimosas Flight
Tropical Mimosa

“I order almost all my teas from Whistling Kettle. Since I discovered them, I have turned into an addict for their Autumn Haze and Lemon Almond Panna Cotta teas. I have always been pretty selective about the teas I drink and this company goes above and beyond with their blends and choices. Their packaging and shipping is also first class! Please make one more batch of Autumn Haze this season so I can buy you out till next year's.“

4.4 Superb132 Reviews
MORE Perreca's Italian • $$
31 N Jay St, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti Marinara Side
Perreca's French Toast
Pescatore Fra Diavolo
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggs in Purgatory
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Piccata
Perreca's Bread
Gnocchi Barase

“While I expected to have Coal Fired Pizza, it wasn't available. That being said the lasagna was excellent, the meatballs had great flavor and you got 4 of them. The spaghetti carbonara was delicious and the penne ala vodka had a red pepper kick to it.

Over all the food was good. I just had a hankering for the pizza and when I saw it advertised on the window I was super excited... but quickly disappointed.“

4.2 Good112 Reviews
Panera Bread Cafe • $
412 Balltown Rd, Schenectady

Customers` Favorites

Panera Smokey Buffalo Chicken Toasted Baguette and Southwest Caesar Salad You Pick 2
Panera Chipotle Chicken Scrambled Egg on Ciabatta
Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup
Panera Cookie Varieties
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Creamy Tomato Soup
French Baguette
Chicken Salad
Mac

“Just signed up for the sip club through my phone Perks. Although I failed to show up in the system, the staff attempted to assist, and allowed me to get my first coffee, suggesting there may be a lag and recommending I check later and if I still didn't show up, to come back and they'd help me.“

3.4 Good90 Reviews

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