SCHENECTADY – Schenectady boasts a wide variety of restaurants both downtown and out in the city as a whole.
Here is The Daily Gazette’s list of Schenectady restaurants 2024, including Gazette reviews, features and other coverage across the city.
The list includes 140 establishments in all, big and small, across the city. We’ve written about more than 90 of them and that number is continually growing.
20 North Broadway Tavern, 20 N. Broadway
New owners, same vibe at 20 North Broadway Tavern in Schenectady, 8/6/23
-20 North Broadway Tavern on Facebook
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151 Bar & Restaurant, 151 Lafayette St.
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy tests pizza at Schenectady’s 151 Bar & Restaurant due to hype on One Bite mobile app, 8/8/23
Review: Firestone 151 offers concise menu of pub fare, 12/13/15
-151 Bar and Restaurant website
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Anker’s Fish House, 420 Altamont Ave.
Review: An old-fashioned favorite for fried fish and more at Anker’s in Schenectady, 3/27/21
-Anker’s Fish House on Facebook
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Annabel’s Pizza, 108 State St.
Something to gnaw on: Hot wings as comfort food, 10/27/22
-Annabel’s Pizza Co. website
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Ambition Cafe & Eatery, 154 Jay St.
Ambition Cafe & Eatery brings Hollywood, eccentric vibe to Jay Street in Schenectady, 11/19/22
-Ambition Cafe & Eatery website
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The Appian Way, 1839 Van Vranken Ave.
Review: A perfect meal enjoyed at the Appian Way, 12/11/16
-The Appian Way website
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Armory Lounge NY, 125 Washington Ave.
Schenectady Armory’s owners busy upgrading facility, 12/13/16
-Armory Lounge NY website
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Arthur’s Market, 35 N. Ferry St.
Latest owner of Schenectady icon Arthur’s senses ‘momentum,’ community are on her side, 4/27/23
Schenectady Stockade’s Arthur’s Market, gathering place for decades, to reopen, 2/20/21
-Arthur’s Market website
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The Backstage Pub, 501 Smith St.
Out To Eat … at The Backstage Pub in Schenectady, 7/21/23
-The Backstage Pub website
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The Bellevue Cafe, 2630 Broadway
Review: Schenectady’s Bellevue Cafe a throwback to diner-y days, 4/16/22
-The Bellevue Cafe website
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BL’s Tavern, 208 Front St.
Review: BL’s keeps it simple — and good, 8/20/17
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Blue Ribbon Restaurant, 1801 State St.
Schenectady’s Blue Ribbon Restaurant family is living American dream, 2/28/19
-Blue Ribbon Restaurant website
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Bountiful Bread, 108 State St.
Review: Bread so bountiful at Bountiful Bread in Schenectady, half a sandwich will probably do, 11/6/21
-Bountiful Bread website
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Broadway Lunch, 2101 Broadway
Broadway Lunch, serving Schenectady families since 1967, 4/27/23
-Broadway Lunch website
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Bud’s on Jay, 185 Jay St.
Review: Good coffee, cozy spot — Bud’s on Jay a welcome addition in Schenectady, 4/3/22
-Bud’s on Jay website
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Cafe Coffee Deli and Convenience Store, 237 State St.
Review: Little Café Coffee in Schenectady packs a mighty menu, 12/17/20
-Cafe Coffee website
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Cafe Dialogue, 848 Eastern Ave.
Cafe planned for former Copper Keg building in Schenectady, 5/11/16
-Cafe Dialogue website
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Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar, 2236 Broadway
Making a mother’s dream come true with restaurant on Broadway in Schenectady, 3/4/23
-Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar website
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Centre Street Pub, 308 Union St.
Centre Street Pub has atypical menu, great burgers, 3/23/14
-Centre Street Pub website
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Civitello’s, 42 N. Jay St.
After more than 100 years, Schenectady’s Civitello’s still making visitors feel right at home, 4/26/23
-Civitello’s website
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Chez Nous, 707 Union St.
Review: Nuanced flavors highlight dining experience at the new Chez Nous in Schenectady, 8/20/22
-Chez Nous website
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City Squire, 1018 Keyes Ave.
New City Squire to open, 3/16/18
-City Squire website
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Clinton’s Ditch, 112 S. College St.
Review: Steak stands out amid Clinton’s Ditch’s solid pub fare, 11/25/18
-Clinton’s Ditch website
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Cornells, 39 N. Jay St.
Cornells in Schenectady’s Little Italy has guests, including their children, covered for date night, 5/30/23
Cornells in Schenectady’s Little Italy, shut in 2020, reopening under new ownership, 1/26/22
-Cornells website
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Daley’s on Yates, 10 Yates St.
Daley’s on Yates has become a ‘home away from home’ in Schenectady, 4/27/23
Review:Daley’s a destination for creative dishes beautifully executed, 6/29/18
-Daley’s on Yates website
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DeAngelos Ristorante, 1510 Chrisler Ave.
Out To Eat … at DeAngelos Ristorante in Schenectady, 8/3/23
-DeAngelos on Facebook
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Dave’s Gourmet Burgers and More, 16 Edison Ave.
Out to Eat…at Dave’s Gourmet Burgers and More in Schenectady, 5/18/23
-Dave’s Gourmet Burgers & More website
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Drumming Crabs, 13 Broadway
Review: Dive in to seafood options at Drumming Crabs in Schenectady, 3/5/22
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Druthers Brewing Company, 221 Harborside Dr.
Druthers opens its doors in Schenectady, 6/22/18
-Druthers Brewing Company website
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Dukes Chophouse, 1 Rush St.
Review: Dukes gives Schenectady steak and seafood in casino setting, 4/25/19
Review: At casino, Duke’s doubles down on rich steakhouse fare, 6/11/17
-Dukes Chophouse website
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The Electric Grinch, 116 Jay St.
Live-music venue Electric Grinch opens in Schenectady, 1/3/24
-The Electric Grinch on Facebook
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Ferrari’s Ristorante, 1254 Congress St.
Out to Eat…at Ferrari’s Ristorante in Schenectady, 6/1/23
-Ferrari’s Ristorante website
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First Prize Mike’s, 1135 Erie Blvd.
After 2019 storm, iconic sign back atop Mike’s Hot Dogs in Schenectady, 8/31/20
-First Prize Mike’s website
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Flipt, 1 Rush St.
Review: Flipt a good bet to satisfy cravings, 8/26/18
-Flipt website
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Flores Family Restaurant, 1427 State St.
The Frugal Forager: Flores family delivers on authentic Latin American food, 11/28/10
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Frank’s Caribbean Fire Grill, 905 Albany St.
New Schenectady restaurant a lifelong dream, 7/20/20
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Frog Alley Brewing, 108 State St.
Schenectady’s Frog Alley brewing re-creation of circa-1905 Albany beer, 4/10/22
Frog Alley Brewing opens full taproom in Schenectady, 4/26/19
-Frog Alley Brewing website
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Gershon’s Deli, 1600 Union St.
Gershon’s Deli plans to stay open later; summer menu available, 5/6/23
-Gershon’s Deli website
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grano, 426 State St.
Out to Eat … at grano in Schenectady, 5/11/23
-grano website
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Herbie’s, 175 Jay St.
Review: Burgers, shakes a hit at fast-growing Herbie’s in Albany, Guilderland, Latham, soon Schenectady, 5/7/23
-Herbie’s website
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Home Style Pizza, 1720 Union St.
Schenectady’s Home Style Pizza celebrates 50 years, 11/5/23
-Home Style Pizza website
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Hunter’s on Jay, 50 N. Jay St.
Schenectady Soup Stroll will have record 34 participating restaurants, 1/25/23
-Hunter’s on Jay website
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Isopo’s Downtown Pizza, 176 Erie Blvd.
Review: Isopo’s sauce stands out on Schenectady pizza scene, 4/19/20
-Isopo’s Downtown Pizza website
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Jasmine Thai, 2717 Broadway
Review: Jasmine Thai offers flavorful introduction to cuisine, 5/19/13
-Jasmine Thai on Facebook
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Jay St. Pub, 118 Jay St.
Kelsey Grammer makes weekend stop in Schenectady, 12/9/18
-Jay St. Pub on Facebook
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Johnny’s, 433 State St.
Review: No compromise on quality with Johnny’s takeout in Schenectady, 4/5/20
-Johnny’s website
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Katie O’Byrnes, 121 Wall St.
Out to Eat … at Schenectady’s Katie O’Byrnes, 4/13/23
-Katie O’Byrnes website
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La Gioia Italian Deli, 2003 Van Vranken Ave.
Next generation reopening Schenectady’s La Gioia Italian Deli, 9/4/22
La Gioia website
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La Mexicana, 1759 State St.
Review: La Mexicana offers authentic fare in a festive setting, 10/16/16
-La Mexicana website
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Lorenzo’s Cafe, 1500 State St.
Review: Lorenzo’s in Schenectady reassures with diner vibe, dependable fare, 6/3/18
-Lorenzo’s Cafe website
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Luca’s Eatery, 547 Nott St.
Review: Luca’s blends new twists with classics done right, 9/16/18
-Luca’s Eatery website
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Manhattan Exchange, 607 Union St.
Out to Eat…at Manhattan Exchange in Schenectady, 4/20/23
-Manhattan Exchange website
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Mami’s Restaurant, 911 Crane St.
Making a mother’s dream come true with restaurant, 4/4/23
Foss: Crane Street looks to remake itself, 12/1/18
-Mami’s Restaurant website
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Mari’s Japanese Cuisine, 2049 Van Vranken Ave.
Review: Mari’s offers a flavorful variety of Japanese cuisine, 7/5/09
-Mari’s Japanese Cuisine website
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Marino’s Pizza, 1301 State St.
Marino’s, a mainstay on Schenectady’s State Street since 1970, still going strong — still cash-only, 10/27/22
Schenectady’s Marino’s Pizza featured in Barstool’s Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Reviews, 8/10/23
-Marino’s Pizza website
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Maria’s Cafe & Catering, 412 Union St.
Here’s what stood out at Schenectady’s Italian, Greek festas, 9/15/19
-Maria’s Cafe website
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The Memphis King BBQ, 1902 Van Vranken Ave.
Out to Eat … at The Memphis King BBQ in Schenectady, 5/4/23
-The Memphis King website
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Moon and River Cafe, 115 S. Ferry St.
Local artist featured at Schenectady’s Moon and River Café, 11/25/23
-Moon and River Cafe website
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MORE Perreca’s, 31 N. Jay St.
Reed: Perreca’s Bakery owners kept the light shining during Schenectady’s darkest years, 3/24/19
Perreca’s baking traditional panettone every day, right up until Christmas, 12/16/15
-MORE Perreca’s website
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Morrette’s King Steakhouse, 1126 Erie Blvd.
Out To Eat…at Morrette’s King Steakhouse in Schenectady, 6/29/23
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy tries Morrette’s sandwich, 8/3/23
-Morrette’s King Steakhouse website
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Mr. Wasabi Asian Bistro, 1729 Union St.
Review: Mr Wasabi offers tantalizing array of flavors and textures, 1/31/16
-Mr. Wasabi Asian Bistro website
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The Nest, 512 State St.
Review: Nest quickly earns lofty spot in Schenectady, 1/4/21
-The Nest website
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Newest Lunch, 715 Albany St.
Review: Newest Lunch in Schenectady keeps old formula — hospitality and honest fare, 1/21/23
-Newest Lunch website
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Novel Biblio Brew, 515 State St.
Creating something new with Novel Biblio Brew in Schenectady, 4/27/23
-Novel Biblio Brew website
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Off the Hook Fish Fry, 1599 Union St.
Review: Schenectady’s Off the Hook Fish Fry a reel treat for fried feast, 1/30/21
-Off the Hook Fish Fry on Facebook
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Peter Pause Restaurant, 535 Nott St.
Out To Eat … at Peter Pause Restaurant in Schenectady, 11/3/23
-Peter Pause website
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Pho Queen, 96 Jay St.
Review: Fresh Thai flavors make Schenectady’s Pho Queen a great find, 3/24/19
New Thai restaurant bringing the heat, 4/1/16
-Pho Queen website
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Pizza King, 124 Jay St.
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy continues pizza review tour at Pizza King in Schenectady, 8/3/23
-Pizza King website
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Point Cafe, 964 Helderberg Ave.
Review: On Point: Schenectady’s Point Cafe remains a neighborhood gem, 8/23/20
-Point Cafe website
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Raw Juice & Smoothies, 177 Jay St.
Raw Juice & Smoothies reopening soon on Schenectady’s Jay Street, 7/21/23
-Raw Juice & Smoothies on Instagram
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Ritz on Union, 1720 Union St.
Review: Sleek new Ritz on Union dishes up delicious Italian, 3/4/23
-Ritz on Union website
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Sake Bon, 1702 Chrisler Ave.
Review: Sake Bon dishes please palate, eye, 5/21/17
-Sake Bon website
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Sandye’s, 1316 Nott St.
Review: Soups, sandwiches, cakes, catering — Sandye’s in Schenectady doing lots of things well, 3/26/23
-Sandye’s website
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Scotti’s Restaurant & Pizzeria, 1730 Union St.
Out To Eat … at Scotti’s Restaurant & Pizzeria in Schenectady, 3/23/23
Scotti’s the stop for Italian on Schenectady’s Union Street, 4/25/19
-Scotti’s Restaurant & Pizzeria website
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Shaker & Vine, 221 Harborside Dr.
Review: Creative food selections, excellent service help The Shaker & Vine in Schenectady stand out, 6/30/19
-Shaker & Vine website
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Sicilian Pizzeria, 1505 Van Vranken Ave.
Review: Sicilian Pizzeria in Schenectady delivers on quick, comfort food, 8/30/20
-Sicilian Pizzeria website
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Simone’s Kitchen, 121 Jay St.
Simone’s Kitchen wins Schenectady’s first-ever Tater Trot, 5/29/23
Simone’s Kitchen in Schenectady has bowled regional ambitions, 12/17/2
-Simone’s Kitchen website
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Slick’s Restaurant & Tavern, 127 S. Ferry St.
Slick’s Restaurant & Tavern reopening in Schenectady – for now, 8/9/23
-Slick’s Restaurant on Facebook
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Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro, 237 Union St.
Out to Eat…at Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro in Schenectady, 4/6/23
Review: Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro keeps smooth vibe, adds tasty Italian to venerable Schenectady spot, 1/8/23
-Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro website
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Take Two Cafe, 433 State St.
Review: A downtown Schenectady double ‘Take’ at Take Two Café: Yes all-vegan, yes delicious, 11/22/21
-Take Two Cafe website
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Tanpopo Ramen, 1625 Union St.
Review: Schenectady’s Tanpopo offers newbies a plunge into ramen, 10/27/19
-Tanpopo Ramen on Facebook
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Tara Kitchen, 431 Liberty St.
Tara Kitchen owner appears on ‘Beat Bobby Flay’, 3/21/19
Nothing holds Tara Kitchen owner Waheed back, 8/5/16
The Frugal Forager: Tara Kitchen offers authentic Moroccan food in Schenectady, 7/15/12
-Tara Kitchen website
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A Taste of Guyana Roti Shop & Bakery, 1414 State St.
Review: Guyanese cuisine features a pepper-pot mix of foods and flavors, 9/22/17
-Taste of Guyana Roti Shop & Bakery on Facebook
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Unbeetable, 148 Clinton St.
Unbeetable opens doors in Downtown Schenectady, 9/9/23
-Unbeetable website
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Uncle Ben’s Tavern, 213 N. Front St.
Front Street taverns were neighborhood hub for ALCO, GE workers, 9/2/12
-Uncle Ben’s Tavern on Facebook
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Union Cafe, 1725 Union St.
Upper Union Street diners welcome cafe to neighborhood, 5/20/12
-Union Cafe on Facebook
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Union Cajon Seafood & Wings, 1638 Union St.
Bonchon’s fusion in Schenectady hits the right notes, 5/15/21
-Union Cajon Seafood & Wings website
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Union Pizza, 1311 Nott St.
Favorite eateries from an Electric City epicure, Katie Alois, 10/27/22
-Union Pizza website
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Villa Italia, 226 Broadway
Villa Italia’s Top 10 pastries and cookies, 5/21/17
-Villa Italia website
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Whisky Business Bakery, 1671 Union St.
Whisky Business Bakery in Schenectady whips up macarons, other delights, 6/3/23
-Whisky Business Bakery website
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The Whistling Kettle, 138 Jay St.
Review: Much more than tea brewing at newest Whistling Kettle, 8/25/23
Whistling Kettle to occupy storefront on Jay Street, 12/13/18
-Whistling Kettle website
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Wolff’s Biergarten, 165 Erie Blvd.
Wolff’s Biergarten: Lots of sausages, friendly setting, 5/1/16
-Wolff’s Biergarten website
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Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine, 135 Broadway
Review: Ya Ya’s House a celebration of Southern cuisine, 3/6/16
Ya Ya’s House finds new home in Schenectady, 1/9/18
-Ya Ya’s House on Facebook
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Zen Asian Fusion, 469 State St.
Review: Zen Asian Fusion offers sushi, Thai, so much more, 2/16/14
-Zen Asian Fusion website
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90 Sports Bar, 1116 Albany St.
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Adeeb’s Deli and Grocery, 766 Eastern Ave.
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Afghan Halal Meat & Bakery, 1225 State St.
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Ayad’s Deli, 868 Crane St.
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Blue Flame Jamaican Fusion, 1126 State St.
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Brandywine Gyro House, 881 Albany St.
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Broadway’s Smoothie and Juice Bar, 2545 Broadway
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Cafarelli’s Downtown Pizza & Catering, 2530 Albany St.
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Capri Imports Italian Deli, 2617 Broadway
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CFC Fried Chicken, 1712 State St.
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Clinton Street Pub, 159 Clinton St.
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Delorey’s, 2518 Broadway
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DL’s Lounge, 2432 Broadway
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El Dorado, 939 Crane St.
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Empire Pizza, 2551 Albany St.
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Exit Bar and Lounge, 869 Crane St.
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Five A’s Caribbean Cuisine, 294 Altamont Ave.
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Golden House Chinese, 1709 Union St.
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Good Friends II Chinese, 2009 Broadway
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Healthy Blends, 1740 Union St.
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Hunan Wok, 1617 Union St.
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Jamrock Caribbean Bar and Grill, 769 State St.
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Jay Street Subs, 435 State St.
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Jollof Kitchen Halal, 1016 State St.
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Karam Restaurant, 1473 State St.
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Kazami Boba Tea Ramen Noodle Restaurant, 1729 Union St.
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