We were on our way back from our annual ski and hike trip to Killington and Yelp'd a place nearby to eat. We wanted that small town, friendly, good food kind of place and the Iron Roost checked off all the boxes. It was about 40 min before they closed but the staff was friendly and helpful. We would definitely stop back next year. read more

Absolutely love this brunch place. We stopped by on a Tuesday morning before wrapping up our trip to Saratoga Springs. Plenty of parkings outside but this place is packed inside. Thankfully I joined waitlist on Yelp on my way and we got seated right after we placed our order. My matcha latte is awesome! We got the southwest fiesta, early riser, toasted berry waffle, and the New Yorker. All of them were amazing and fulfilling. It's so family friendly and such a fun place with amazing decorations for a gathering. read more

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Delicious food and coffee. Unique approach. Service was friendly yet limited interaction. Ambiance was cozy and cool. I don't mind stopping by again next time I am in the area. read more

This is the other coffee shop in Ballston Spa and while Coffee Planet seems more homey and kitschy, this shop is more upscale. They sell a variety of quiches and pies to take home. The pear scone and blueberry muffin were excellent. I know I reported that the chocolate croissant from coffee planet was good, which it was. But, the pastries at Iron Roost are a so much better. It's like a Gordan Ramsey burger vs. Five guys. They are both good, but one of them is in a different category. The Chai latte here was also well done and my wife liked the dark roast coffee more than at Coffee Planet. Both coffee shops have their place in Ballston Spa and are worthwhile, just for different things. There was a awesome car show happening in front of the coffee shop, which added to the overall ambience and contributed to the excessive amount of flannel shirts being worn by the customers. read more

Iron Roost - Not our car ... parked in front of the coffee shop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

I happened to be in Ballston Spa to meet with a colleague and looked up "vegan breakfast". I came upon Iron Roost. I ordered the very berry waffles and a latte. Everything was great. I wanted to sit and dine but the wait was about 40 minutes so I decided to order my food to go. It was packed perfectly as not to get soggy. I will definitely be back to dine in soon. read more

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Just visited this little gem in downtown Ballston Spa. Street parking was not a problem thankfully! Cute little cafe style eatery/coffee shop with additional goods to buy up front. You order at the counter first and then get a table after ordering. It takes a little bit to get used to but the staff were very friendly and told you exactly how things worked. Food was good and you can tell most (if not all of it) was local. The sourdough was chef's kiss! read more

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Every visit is a fabulous experience! Their coffee is the best in town and their breakfast is bar none the best in town!! read more

Iron Roost - Tiramisu waffles! Good gracious!!! Every visit is a fabulous experience - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

I had a great meal at the Iron Roost many years ago but somehow never did a review. I went back with friends recently and had another great meal....and took pics this time. I didn't remember ordering first and then choosing a table, but maybe it's been that way for a while. I love the chill vibe and super friendly staff. They have a great menu and had some excellent specials. Everything is made to order, served hot and fresh. I had the special egg sandwich and it was perfect. Rave reviews on all of the other meals. I really need to get here more often. read more

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Iron Roost always delivers quality service, a warm, inviting atmosphere, and stellar food. I've never been disappointed. They cater to all different tastes and dietary needs. Their lemon berry waffle is my favorite sweet waffle and the southwest fiesta is my favorite savory waffle. But waffles aren't all they have...their bakery items are also top-notch! The only thing that I can complain about is their hours. Since Covid they aren't open on Sundays anymore and closed on most Saturdays. This is when I, and most people, can come. Now I just go on special occasions when I have off and can go during the week. But my Sunday morning breakfast with my husband there is no longer a thing...and that makes me sad. I hope one day they can reopen consistently on the weekends. But if not, I'll be sure to visit on my time off. read more

Iron Roost - "Wonder Woman" special waffle. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

One of my favorite places to visit when I come home. Waffles, soup, baked goods and yummy coffee and tea read more

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First of all the service is outstanding and friendly! The food is fresh and prepared to perfection. The flavors of both the waffle and wrap were amazing! There was quite the crowd but the layout and atmosphere of the place was very accommodating. read more

Can't believe it took me so long to come here! I had the french toast latte and berry bliss waffle with bacon and it was delicious. The waffle was fluffy and the side of bacon was a generous serving. I think my favorite was the whipped cream. It was so thick and creamy! read more

Iron Roost - Berry bliss waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

Delicious food with vegan options. The staff are friendly, with great service. The atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming.

Such a perfect little place nestled into the storefronts of Ballston Spa. You order and pay at the counter and they bring everything to you. We had the quiche of the day-bacon, cheddar and scallion and split a berry waffle special. To drink we got iced lattes. So fresh-farm to table- perfection. They also had frozen meals, bakery items, specialty items and other grab and go items. Definitely worth the stop! read more

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Always an exceptional dining experience. Wholesome food, exceptional staff, and service and clean, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.

Gosh, I never heard of the Iron Roost before and I went there for breakfast and it was amazing. Clearly the locals have discovered it and love it. I got vegan waffles with blueberries and they put a blueberry in each of the waffle indentations. They really care about their food and the presentation. They have lots of great vegan and non-gluten options as well as a complete menu with gluten. I would go back in a heartbeat, in fact, I would think about moving there just because of Iron Roost. read more

Iron Roost - Front of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

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I popped in Iron Roost, specifically for a to-go coffee, while I was on a drive from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs. First of all--how charming is this place? I'll answer that. So charming. It's a cute little farm themed cafe that oozes small town charm. While I was in, they were absolutely bustling with folks. The good news is I was able to grab a cuppa to go with relative ease. They have an array of espresso beverages and I ordered one of their specialty lattes to go. It was rich and beautifully made. The service was friendly and I was able to browse in their small shop while waiting for my coffee. This might not be the best spot to get some work done but it's darling and offered a lovely break in my morning. It is a great spot to meet friends or colleagues, though! Get to it! read more

As usual our breakfast was delicious. Service is always great. Coffee's always hot. Staff is always friendly one of my favorite breakfast spots read more

Such a cute place! The staff are friendly and the food is delicious. I love the style of their scrambled eggs- they use a pull and swirl method. The waffles are fun and indulgent. My son always gets a big smile on his face when I tell him we are going there for breakfast. He orders the waffle sticks with chocolate sauce. Their whipped cream is homemade and probably my favorite. I normally get the Ballston Cream waffle. The early riser is also a solid choice with that clutch sourdough toast. read more

Iron Roost - Ballston Cream Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

Food and service is good. They did take the mac salad off the menu which is extremely disappointing. But it is a really cute place. Please bring back the Mac salad. read more

The food is excellent but I stopped going here for years because every time I went in, they were playing nonsense games and making getting food overly complicated. Use an app, get in an online cue, oh we've got a wait but there is open tables (no waitstaff, so that's not the issue). I tried again with my friends about a year ago, we were all disgusted and ended up at another restaurant. Today, I went on a Wednesday because it's my birthday. Played the games, checked the app, all the hoops (I go to all my other favs on Sundays, but this one isn't open on Sundays, so it was different). Once again, online said no wait, get there and open tables to be informed there is a 25 minute wait. There are lots of other options in Saratoga & BSpa. I'd highly recommend choosing another option. read more

Love coming here for breakfast or lunch. The daily specials are always a treat! Great selection of prepared foods to take home and heat up.

Update: still good food. Today we went and had no line and no wait. It was a miracle. They should really try and get a bigger location to ensure more people can sit down inside on the weekends and busier days read more

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Always wonderful, and a relaxing place for a great breakfast! My favorite is the Southwestern fiesta!

Good place but not great! Expensive and poor service Ambiance good Food normal Sorry not perfect read more

The food is always delicious. I get the veggie options, my husband often gets the special with a side of waffles. The coffee is also yummy. Staff are superb, making Iron Roost a home away from home. read more

My favorite breakfast place in all of upstate!!! Great service, coffee and food. Favorites are the Southwest fiesta, eggs Benedict, nutty nana, and home fries!! I love iron roost. read more

What a great place for brunch! The menu is fantastic with many vegan and GF options. The food is fresh and prepared to order. Coffee is excellent and service is very friendly. Love the option to bring fresh frozen meals to go home for the freezer for something easy and wonderful on busy nights after work. read more

Wife and I both had waffles, different toppings . My MAJOR complaint is the waffles are soggy!! We were here once before and they were very busy, so I thought that was why they were soggy. Not that busy today, but still soggy. Some crispness would be nice but I'm not spending another $40 for a third try!! read more

Delicious coffee, quality food, and friendly service! We enjoyed the inclusive atmosphere and eclectic atmosphere. Don't forget to purchase a sweet treat to go! Recommend the yummy cinnamon roll. read more

Great food and people. Very clean and atmosphere is very welcoming. Will go again and can't wait!

Food is superb and yummy coffee with so many options. Service is friendly and very prompt. read more

Iron Roost - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

The food is unique and delicious. I'm always confused about what to order because everything is delicious. The service is fast and adequate. Great vibe in the morning. You'll love it. read more

Is voted one of the best waffles in NYS. The place looks rustic and has good ambience. They are only there Wednesday through Sunday. We ordered a cauliflower wrap, banana foster and eggs Benedict to mix it up. I have eaten banana foster here before, this time around it felt like it was way too sweet compared to my prior experience. I loved the buffalo cauliflower wrap as it was my first time trying it. I found a good vegetarian replacement for the Buffalo chicken wrap. The staff was friendly with the restaurant having more than normal traffic for a weekday. With a 45 min wait, we ended up taking it to go, but with people leaving we ate at the restaurant in the to go boxes. Most of it is homemade and the restaurant owner works with small business owners in the community. On the day of our visit we had one person promoting their clothing line. read more

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everything from their bakery goods to budda bowls, breakfast, lunch, waffles....delicious. Many gluten free choices also. Fast friendly service always, even on busy days. ...I love this place! read more

Iron Roost - Pre Thanksgiving goodies...yum - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

I had a late morning breakfast here on a weekday and was pleasantly surprised that there was no wait! I normally get on their list on yelp and check their wait time as this is a popular spot for breakfast and lunch. It's always hard to decide whether to have something sweet or savory. All good choices and also gluten free and vegan options so something for everyone. If you're super hungry i recommend getting savory and sharing sweet. So best of both worlds. There's tables outside in nice weather and it's cute and cozy inside. I like that you order at the counter as there's also specials on the board and you can look over their beverage options both hot and cold. Good that they have menus on hand to peruse through as you approach the front. There's also a nice side table with milk and alternatives and sweeteners to jazz up your drink. You can also help yourself to iced water too which is always a plus. Just find yourself a table and your order is brought to you when ready. We had a lemon berry waffle, a customized waffle with berries, bananas and Nutella as well as a French toast waffle with a side of potatoes. It all came out relatively quick and was tasty, just not very hot in temperature. I'm not sure if this was intentional, but I do prefer my waffles hotter. The waffles were not crisp on the outside and tender on the inside either but maybe thats just how they make them here. I also noticed that the potatoes were a little darker in color than normal but it could just be the seasoning on it. The potatoes had nice flavor but were soft in texture. They were not browned and crispy on the outside but still good. The staff is friendly and you don't feel rushed. There's lots to choose from here and a nice place for a bite to satisfy your cravings! read more

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I love iron roost. It is one of my favorite breakfast spots near my house. I always have a hard time deciding what to get because everything is so good. I always come back this waffle though. The two bird egg sammie is also bomb. read more

Iron Roost - california dreamin with peanut butter and a side of chicken sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

Service is fantastic, everyone is always pleasant and is definitely part of what brings us back to the Iron Roost time and time again. The coffee is some of our absolute favorite and we will absolutely stop in just for a latte if we are in the area. Do not be afraid to branch out and try something out of your comfort zone here, you may be very surprised! And do not forget to check out the specials! I have regretted not looking on multiple occasions and missing on an interesting and delicious sounding opportunity. Highly recommend you give this place a try! read more

I really really like this place! It's super cute inside! The cashiers are sweet. The food is delicious and everything is very decently priced! A wonderful brunch spot! I wish I could get up earlier in the morning to come here more often than I do! read more

A quaint little breakfast spot; the ambiance was really nice and cozy The food was delicious and the portions were decent. I got the grasshopper coffee (no bugs just chocolate) and the iron roost brunch, both of which were delicious. Will absolutely return! read more