Phenomenal service and quick! Extremely friendly family owned energy as soon as you walk in. Tons…read moreof variety and selection and really reasonable prices. The closest thing to a bodega you're going to get in the area and some of the best breakfast sandwiches in the business

Good food great service and delicious wide variety of choices clean and courteous atmosphere. At…read morefirst I wasn't thrilled but after giving it another chance I'm sold!

Cool place with good quality food and pastries…read more For breakfast we had: Turkey cheddar sandwich. Bread and turkey excellent. Sandwich could have been warmer with cheddar melted more. We wanted a bacon egg cheese sandwich but wanted to substitute the bacon and was told they can't do that. Brie/fig sandwich: delicious combo with great bread. Squash soup: good but little watery and under flavored Cranberry Orange loaf: yummy buttery flavor with limited cranberries and hard to detect any orange. Ancient grain salad: very good cold salad with assortment of healthy ingredients like pumpkin seeds & cranberries Hot tea: only one option which was earl grey; high quality but would like plain black as an option. Place is warm and cozy and staff pleasant. Prices little high but fair Will return.

Cozy environment, delicious hot chocolate and vanilla chai latte. Cute little backspace area where…read moreyou can purchase local goods. Attentive staff. Parking can be difficult though.

Walking into Lyle's feels like stepping into a time warp -- but in the best way. Old-school charm,…read moreclassic counter service, and enough hoagie options to trigger a mild identity crisis. Seriously, there are so many choices I almost needed a life coach. Everything is fresh -- you can taste that the lettuce didn't come from a bag. The staff? Friendly, patient, and clearly used to people standing there in awe trying to decide between turkey or Italian for ten minutes straight. And can we talk about how clean this place is? You could eat off the floor -- though please don't, they worked too hard to keep it that spotless. It's trendy in that way that never stops being cool -- kind of like vinyl records, or good manners. Lyle's Hoagies proves that old-school still rules the lunch game.

Best subs in town ..Hands Down Schenectady #1 please don't…read moreever leave. We need more of you in town like there was before you guys are way better than Subway. That's a whole fact.

Slick's lived up to its reputation for great sandwiches! The homemade potato salad was excellent as…read morewell. Friendly service and chill atmosphere.

7/29/24 I've been…read moregoing to here since 1979 when I worked nearby, and my teacher assistant Frank introduced me to Slicks. Ever since, I try to stop by about three or four times a year to enjoy the food and ambiance. The owners Mike and Barb are retiring 7/31/24 after fifty years. May they enjoy their retirement. The new owners, a couple from Schenectady, will keep the name and the menu. Bravo! It is a lot of work and long hours, but it was evident that the owners enjoyed their business and their customers, many of whom became regulars. You noticed that the food they prepared was made with love and expertise. It was consistently good. The menu has been constant over the years because it pleased customers and made the place a success. The roast beef and turkey are cooked daily. Plus, the potato salad and macaroni salad are made in house every morning by Barb. I had to stop by today to honor my memories of eating here over the years. I had a huge roast beef and turkey mix on rye with thousand island dressing and macaroni salad. Delicious as always. I took half home for my husband to enjoy. He did! My friend enjoyed a huge roast beef sandwich and a potato salad side. Even the dill pickle spears taste incredible here! It must be the yummy sandwich. We sincerely hope the quality and ambiance continue with the new owners. If that is the case, I look forward to supporting them. It is so much better than a chain restaurant.

Holy Crap! If you want authentic Italian food go here. I was traveling, and staying about two…read moreminutes down the street from their location. I called, place the order, and I can tell it was taken by an Italian gentleman. He called back about 25 minutes later and said he was leaving. About two minutes later I see a FIAT entering the Hotel entrance and an Italian gentleman steps out, hands me my food, while wearing his cooking apron, with flower on him. Holy WOW is all I can say! Hands-down the best tomato sauce I've ever had. I order the egg plant and that was off the chain. If you live in Albany, I'm jealous, I would be here every day. If you're traveling through, I highly recommend it. Love you guys, and I'll be back.

I will always support local delis and restaurants however sometimes we have to be honest with…read moreourselves when writing reviews on places that we WANT to love. First off I'm not sure what food people in these reviews are eating, because in my experience the Italian mix sub was very bland, the bread was dry, and the meat looked pale and weird. That ambience of the place was nostalgic which is the reason why I gave it 3 stars and not 2. The woman helping me was friendly enough but made it a point to tell me how gas prices were fine at $4.10 per gallon as long as Trump was the president, which annoyed me because it gives an indication that details don't matter here. Given the taste of the $15 small sub I paid for it definitely tracks. Be your own critic, but for me it's the history of this place and not the food has people coming back. I won't be one of them.

So this is going to be a startling review -- a five star review of a place called Meat & Company by…read moresome vegetarians. We went the first time because it was one of those days, and our non-vegetarian kid was desperate to eat and we were in the neighborhood. So while he chowed down on the pork sandwich platter (which was, he reported, excellent, and I can tell you the aroma made my mouth water), we split one of each non-meat side available. Chips, Potato Salad, Mac and Cheese, the Japanese eggplant, and the Kimchi Coleslaw. (I think we passed on the beans because they had pork in them.) They were FABULOUS! I mean, I've had plenty of BBQ sides in my time, back when we were carnivores, and I've tried them all. I can think of maybe two or three others that were the equals here, but for a limited run of options, it was non-pareil. It kind of makes me wish they'd put their minds to a veggie sandwich, the name of the place notwithstanding. They do the maillard reaction proud. One tiny tip for the owners: "Reuben" is misspelled on your menu.

Ordered takeout lunch for my older grandsons at their request…read more Two Sandos for them: Brisket and Cheese Warm Turkey on Sour Dough One soup: Their delicious flavorful Corn Chicken Chowder in a creamy broth with a slight pleasing kick. One two meat Combo for my husband and me: Turkey and Pulled Pork, Two Sauces for meats Sides-- Potato Salad, very tasty & homemade like Mac and Cheese, shells with creamy multi Cheeses Food was 5 Stars as well as service. Pleasant to learn I earned Points in their Frequent Buyer Program.

Always hot fresh and tasteful. Great service as well! Soups…read moreare hot and flavorful. Great portions and I have never been diappointed.

Great deli with a wonderful restaurant. So many soup offerings and specials. My fiancé' had the…read morecorned beef/pastrami sandwich and said it was fabulous. The tuna wrap was delicious and we bought a quart of their macaroni salad because we loved it so much. The place is decorated with vintage cookie jars and trays and it's quite cute. Our server was so friendly and we can't wait to go back and try some of the specials. This is definitely a great place for lunch. Once a week they have a buffet. Next week is a BBQ buffet. They had a breakfast buffet o e week also! Going to make sure we hit one of those also!

I ordered delivery. My bagel sandwich was skimpy and the bagel was trash. I was disappointed that…read morethe avocado was mashed instead of sliced, and the tomatoes and cucumbers are sliced like they're meant for a salad, not a sandwich. It was a goopy mess on the worst way. And the pesto? Nowhere in sight. This was a $16 sandwich which boggles my mind. Please save this order for somewhere like Twisted Bagels in Malta that will get it done better and cheaper. My one plus was the iced coffee was really good, hence three stars. So get a coffee, skip the food.

After reading the reviews on Yelp, I had to try this place out for breakfast. I went in on a Sunday…read moremorning - we were greeted immediately & the employee helping us was willing to answer questions about the menu. I ordered an Iced Cappy Latte [this is officially my new indulgence] and a classic bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant. While we waited, we sat at a table that serves as a gaming system where you can place quarters and play Pac-Man, etc. It was a fun, easy way to kill time. The food and drink came out quickly, tasted delicious and you could tell it was freshly made. I will definitely be back to Bud's on Jay!

Gershon's closed permanently 1/30/26! Sad. It will be…read moremissed by many. R Gershon's Deli (Facebook) Dear Friends of Gershon's, It is with a heavy heart that I share this news with our loyal customers, friends, staff, and extended family. I have made the incredibly difficult decision to close Geshon's Deli & Caterers. Friday, January 30th, 2026, was our final day. This decision was not made lightly as Gershon's has been an integral part of my life since I was a little girl. After my father's untimely passing, I took over with one clear mission, to honor his legacy, keep his dream alive, and continue providing quality service and "good food for good people." For more than 60 years, Gershon's has been shaped by the people who walked through our doors. Every employee, customer, client, and friend has played a role in our story and our success. Unfortunately, rising food costs, ongoing economic challenges, the lasting effects of COVID, and the loss of my final opportunity this week have left me with no other choice. To everyone who has supported me over the past nine years, thank you. Thank you for the memories, for trusting us with your celebrations, holidays, milestones, and everyday moments. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives, in both the joyful times and the hard ones. I will miss seeing you all more than I can put into words. I am deeply grateful for the love and support you've shown me and my family over the years. I wish vou all nothina but the best. Please take care

I know Gershon's is a well-known local institution. We've been here a handful of times over the…read moreyears and, I had their sandwiches on a weekly basis periodically thanks to group lunch orders at a previous workplace, and the experience overall has been mixed. On good days, they can serve one of the best sandwiches. Otherwise, I've had several occasions where I was left wondering why my pastrami sandwich was literally two pieces of bread with a small bit of pastrami - no dressing or anything else, and no questions asked. I like the attentiveness of the staff whenever we come here in person whether for diner in or takeaway, and their fresh pickles are wonderfully crunchy and worth looking forward to. They have some delicious pies, too, and the chocolate cream pie is our fave. I would go back, but the inconsistency over time certainly has dampened my enthusiasm that I may have once had.

This place makes amazing sandwiches. The pretzel bread sets some of them off real nice. Im allergic…read moreto nuts and they're always great about if i ask for a sandwich to not mess with the nuts. I cant believe Mark the cook is such a skinny dude because he knows how to make a hell of a sandwich. Especially the specials. Always worth checking on the specials when ordering a sammie. The coffee is pretty good too. I grab an iced coffee from time to time. Not really a baked good kind of guy so I cant tell you there.

This is a staple for locals and everyone should come to Schenectady for a visit. Whether you want…read moreto grab a boozy muffin and coffee then shop on Jay Street, or sit down for a meal check Ambition. Weekend breakfast and brunch is busy and the Saturday brunch menu is different than Sunday brunch. The decor is festive and artistic with playful menu item names. My favorite items are Ver Klempt served with plenty of cream cheese and lox and strawberry fields French toast for a sweet tooth.