Guidebook for Schenectady
Food Scene
Great brew-pub. Good food, lively atmosphere. Outdoor seating. Short walk from our home.
Mad Jack Brewing Company
237 Union StGreat brew-pub. Good food, lively atmosphere. Outdoor seating. Short walk from our home.
Excellent fine dining restaurant a short walk from our home. Boutique hotel in gorgeous old club building. Jazz on Thursdays. You might see the Mayor at the bar, or any number of local celebrities.
The Stockade Inn
1 N Church StExcellent fine dining restaurant a short walk from our home. Boutique hotel in gorgeous old club building. Jazz on Thursdays. You might see the Mayor at the bar, or any number of local celebrities.
Hottest new restaurant in town. Vegan, GF, friendly but plenty of traditional fare too, all with a modern twist. Great re-purposed old department store. Outdoor patio, tons of character,
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Mexican Radio Schenectady
325 State StHottest new restaurant in town. Vegan, GF, friendly but plenty of traditional fare too, all with a modern twist. Great re-purposed old department store. Outdoor patio, tons of character,
In an unlikely neighborhood but worth the short drive. Excellent sushi and teriyaki dishes. Always perfect. Closed Sundays.
Mari's Japanese Cuisine
2049 Van Vranken AvenueIn an unlikely neighborhood but worth the short drive. Excellent sushi and teriyaki dishes. Always perfect. Closed Sundays.
Top-notch dining. Every dish a work of art. The Chef is the best in the area, IMHO. Can't say enough about how much I love this place! Veggie and GF friendly. Beautiful atmosphere. Great staff.
Aperitivo Bistro
426 State StTop-notch dining. Every dish a work of art. The Chef is the best in the area, IMHO. Can't say enough about how much I love this place! Veggie and GF friendly. Beautiful atmosphere. Great staff.
Great bread isn't enough, Maria Pappa had to add a full restaurant to show off her Perreca's family recipes. You will love breakfast and lunch and dinner! Outdoor seating available.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
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31 N Jay StGreat bread isn't enough, Maria Pappa had to add a full restaurant to show off her Perreca's family recipes. You will love breakfast and lunch and dinner! Outdoor seating available.
Cheap eats in abundant quantities. Easy parking, but in walking distance of the apartment.
Isopo's Downtown Pizza
176 Erie BoulevardCheap eats in abundant quantities. Easy parking, but in walking distance of the apartment.
Actually new owners changed the name to Thai Thai. Great food & fun drinks. Unique decor: a hundred years ago it was a German restaurant. Lots of German murals and old world feel.
Bangkok Bistro
1619 Central AvenueActually new owners changed the name to Thai Thai. Great food & fun drinks. Unique decor: a hundred years ago it was a German restaurant. Lots of German murals and old world feel.
There is no better breakfast on earth: veggie omelet with home fries. Seriously the best. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Full menu, but I always get the same thing. It is all good though.
Sky Port Diner
35 Freemans Bridge RdThere is no better breakfast on earth: veggie omelet with home fries. Seriously the best. Only open for breakfast and lunch. Full menu, but I always get the same thing. It is all good though.
Tiny little gem. Amazing Moroccan food delightful owners and (their kids most days.) You will remember this meal for a long time. So rich in flavors. A postage stamp place with a postage stamp deck.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Tara Kitchen
431 Liberty StTiny little gem. Amazing Moroccan food delightful owners and (their kids most days.) You will remember this meal for a long time. So rich in flavors. A postage stamp place with a postage stamp deck.
Arthur's Market and Historic Coffee House is a larger version of the Moon & River, also run by Richard Genest. Similar fare, free music, neighborhood hub. It has been a public space for centuries.
35 N Ferry St
35 North Ferry StreetArthur's Market and Historic Coffee House is a larger version of the Moon & River, also run by Richard Genest. Similar fare, free music, neighborhood hub. It has been a public space for centuries.
Free WiFi!!! decent coffee, people watching. A chance to hang our with the entire range of humans available in Schenectady. Part of the Proctors Complex, the food keeps improving incrementally.
Apostrophe Cafe & Lounge
432 State StFree WiFi!!! decent coffee, people watching. A chance to hang our with the entire range of humans available in Schenectady. Part of the Proctors Complex, the food keeps improving incrementally.
"Newest Lunch" in business since 1921. People go there for hotdogs & sauce. I go there for potato salad & to mingle with criminals, police, the DA, judges and lots of just plain folk. Pizza next door.
715 Albany St
715 Albany Street"Newest Lunch" in business since 1921. People go there for hotdogs & sauce. I go there for potato salad & to mingle with criminals, police, the DA, judges and lots of just plain folk. Pizza next door.
Across the River. Outdoor char-broiled meats and deep fried everything, soft serve ice cream. Tradition. The masses love it. Stay for a show at Freedom Park.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Jumpin Jack's Drive-In Inc.
5 Schonowee AveAcross the River. Outdoor char-broiled meats and deep fried everything, soft serve ice cream. Tradition. The masses love it. Stay for a show at Freedom Park.
As the owner says, "It's all about the sauce!" Great family-style Italian food. Huge portions. You can bring your own GF pasta and they will cook it for you. The neighborhood looks rough. No worries.
Ferrari's
1254 Congress StAs the owner says, "It's all about the sauce!" Great family-style Italian food. Huge portions. You can bring your own GF pasta and they will cook it for you. The neighborhood looks rough. No worries.
Ambition Coffee & Eatery, Inc
154 Jay Stlocal owner, wide variety, funky atmosphere
The Happy Cappuccino Coffee & Tea
people like coffee. friendly place, good non-coffee options too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Slick's Restaurant
127 S Ferry StNeighborhood bar. Gigantic simple deli sandwiches.
Good Irish-style pub food and a relaxed atmosphere. Same owners as the Van Dyck & Stockade Inn. You can get the VD microbrews here too. You'll feel like family in no time!
Pinhead Susan's
38-40 N BroadwayGood Irish-style pub food and a relaxed atmosphere. Same owners as the Van Dyck & Stockade Inn. You can get the VD microbrews here too. You'll feel like family in no time!
Sightseeing
Lovely park along the Mohawk River, just two blocks from our home. Includes some kids' play equipment. Watch the boats cruise the river. Enjoy a picnic. Water ski shows on Tuesdaya.
Riverside Park
132 Front StreetLovely park along the Mohawk River, just two blocks from our home. Includes some kids' play equipment. Watch the boats cruise the river. Enjoy a picnic. Water ski shows on Tuesdaya.
Situated in the oldest European settlement in upstate NY, the Historic Stockade Neighborhood is unique. Take free cellphone guided tour. Browse the collection at the historical society. Take photos!
Schenectady County Historical Society
32 Washington AveSituated in the oldest European settlement in upstate NY, the Historic Stockade Neighborhood is unique. Take free cellphone guided tour. Browse the collection at the historical society. Take photos!
Entertainment & Activities
Front Street Park
179 Front StA nice little public pool, inexpensive admission, lifeguards. Exercise classes.
Truth is, I have not been there, but I have met the director and he is fantastic! All the tourists with kids go there!
13 yerel halk öneriyor
miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science
15 Nott Terrace HeightsTruth is, I have not been there, but I have met the director and he is fantastic! All the tourists with kids go there!
Essentials
Award-winning Philly Vanilla & addictive Peanut Butter Pandemonium ice creams, and lottery tickets! Lots of convenience foods and drinks too. Acceptable coffee (what do I know, I drink tea.)
Stewart's Shops
1033 Erie BlvdAward-winning Philly Vanilla & addictive Peanut Butter Pandemonium ice creams, and lottery tickets! Lots of convenience foods and drinks too. Acceptable coffee (what do I know, I drink tea.)
Sundays from 10-2 buy directly from growers, producers. Outdoors surrounding City Hall (Jay and Liberty Streets) May -October. Indoors at Proctors November - April.
Green Street
Green StreetSundays from 10-2 buy directly from growers, producers. Outdoors surrounding City Hall (Jay and Liberty Streets) May -October. Indoors at Proctors November - April.
Personally, I am gluten-free but I am told this is the best Italian bread! Coal-fired ovens make it perfectly. Around the corner from Garofalo's meats & sausage.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
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31 N Jay StPersonally, I am gluten-free but I am told this is the best Italian bread! Coal-fired ovens make it perfectly. Around the corner from Garofalo's meats & sausage.
If you eat meat, this is the place to get your basics. House-made sausage, butchered meat but pastas and other staples also on site. Walking distance. Fourth generation family business. Great prices.
Garofalos Original Sausage LLC
If you eat meat, this is the place to get your basics. House-made sausage, butchered meat but pastas and other staples also on site. Walking distance. Fourth generation family business. Great prices.
Market 32 by Price Chopper
1640 Eastern PkwyTheir HQ is in Schenectady, local favorite.
Specializing in Italian staples, close by, small packages available, so good for shorter visits. Friendly atmosphere.
Gabriels Supermarket
255 Mohawk AveSpecializing in Italian staples, close by, small packages available, so good for shorter visits. Friendly atmosphere.
I like it for the wide variety, good organic and "healthy" selections. Great Gluten Free aisle in dry and in frozen.
ShopRite of Niskayuna
2333 Nott St EI like it for the wide variety, good organic and "healthy" selections. Great Gluten Free aisle in dry and in frozen.
Owned by the customers but no need to be a member to shop there. I just like the idea of cooperatives and they endeavor to sell local and organic products when available. Cross the street cautiously.
Niskayuna Consumers Co-op Inc
2227 Nott StOwned by the customers but no need to be a member to shop there. I just like the idea of cooperatives and they endeavor to sell local and organic products when available. Cross the street cautiously.
Arts & Culture
Catch a traveling Broadway show, see a documentary, enjoy some improv. Never a quiet moment at this restored vaudeville era theater complex. For tickets and schedule: http://www.proctors.org
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Proctors
432 State StCatch a traveling Broadway show, see a documentary, enjoy some improv. Never a quiet moment at this restored vaudeville era theater complex. For tickets and schedule: http://www.proctors.org
First run films, nice atmosphere. Within a short walk of our neighborhood. Have a glass of wine or beer before the show.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Bow Tie Cinemas Movieland 6
400 State StFirst run films, nice atmosphere. Within a short walk of our neighborhood. Have a glass of wine or beer before the show.
Second run films on the cheap. Two people can get tickets, drinks and popcorn and still spend less than $20. Plus it is clean and family owned. Can't beat it for checking out those movies you missed.
Scotia Cinema
117 Mohawk AveSecond run films on the cheap. Two people can get tickets, drinks and popcorn and still spend less than $20. Plus it is clean and family owned. Can't beat it for checking out those movies you missed.
A short walk to great local live musical theatre. Converted a Catholic Church complex into a community theater showplace. No bad seats in the place. http://www.sloctheater.org/season-2014-2015.html
Schenectady City Hall
105 Jay StA short walk to great local live musical theatre. Converted a Catholic Church complex into a community theater showplace. No bad seats in the place. http://www.sloctheater.org/season-2014-2015.html
Always a great production! A deep river of talent runs through this place. Celebrating its 87 continuous season in 2014-15. NOT handicap accessible. http://home.civicplayers.org
Schenectady Civic Playhouse
12 South Church StreetAlways a great production! A deep river of talent runs through this place. Celebrating its 87 continuous season in 2014-15. NOT handicap accessible. http://home.civicplayers.org
Freedom Park
5 Schonowee AveFree summer band series. See schedule at freedomparkscotia.com
Moon and River Cafe is an experience. Free entertainment EVERY day (put some bread in the jar) and interesting s-l-o-w healthy food, mostly veggie. Tell Richard Valerie sent you.
Moon and River Cafe
115 S Ferry StMoon and River Cafe is an experience. Free entertainment EVERY day (put some bread in the jar) and interesting s-l-o-w healthy food, mostly veggie. Tell Richard Valerie sent you.
Shopping
If you like pastries, this is an absolute MUST! Twenty feet of counters displaying an amazing array of pastries and gelato. You can get a salad or a sandwich too.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Villa Italia
226 BroadwayIf you like pastries, this is an absolute MUST! Twenty feet of counters displaying an amazing array of pastries and gelato. You can get a salad or a sandwich too.
Ambition for great coffee & healthy food. Happy Cappuccino for more good coffee. Lennon's Irish shop, boutiques, tattoos, antiques, two hippy stores, salons,
Jay Street
Jay StreetAmbition for great coffee & healthy food. Happy Cappuccino for more good coffee. Lennon's Irish shop, boutiques, tattoos, antiques, two hippy stores, salons,
Independents for the win! They have weathered the big box bookstores as well as Amazon because customer service beats the rest. Great kids' section, nice little gift annex too.
Open Door Bookstore
128 Jay StIndependents for the win! They have weathered the big box bookstores as well as Amazon because customer service beats the rest. Great kids' section, nice little gift annex too.