A five star review does not even begin to describe my experience at The Ribbon Cafe. The food was absolutely delicious goodness. I had the "Day After" Turkey Panini with homemade apple stuffing and cranberry mayonnaise. But, the standout was the cup of their award winning chowder to start. It arrived at the table with a crab Rangoon stuff wonton and bacon bits on top. It was amazing!!! The cafe is full of neighborhood love and kindness. The service is amazing: friendly and prompt. And, I couldn't get over the story of how the cafe was inspired. The owners wife died of breast cancer at the age of 42 and this place is his love letter to her memory. If you live within an hours drive time of this place RUN don't walk to try this restaurant. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. read more

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My neighborhood girlfriend wanted to have breakfast here so I happily obliged. It's a cozy eatery where regulars go for a bite to eat. They are an establishment serving both breakfast and lunch since 2018. For breakfast we had the southwest avocado toast, and breakfast sandwich. All was served up promptly and service was good. If you're looking for a place with scratch made food and a local vibe, go here. read more

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Finally got to have breakfast at the Ribbon Cafe and again I'm not in the least disappointed! I had their 3 egg omelet with sausage & ham & cheese. It came with home fries and toast. I decided on the Rye bread toast. The omelet was cooked to perfection, potatoes were not greasy and the toast was excellent. I'm not sure where they get the rye bread from, but it was just so yummy! This breakfast impressed me enough to return the next day to have it again. This place is a quaint little cafe which isn't fancy, but the food, service and prices are very reasonable. read more

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Great breakfast and lunch spot located at the corner. There is some parking in the Citgo gas station and street parking. It is open seating. There is one clean restroom. Service is fast and friendly. The food was good as well. They have some merchandise and desserts for sale. It was cutely decorated when I went for Halloween. read more

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I don't often reviews, but this place is great. I had a very minor problem with my breakfast, and it was fixed immediately. Then later when I got home I discovered they had not charged me the tip I left. The service more than friendly and the food is excellent. Get the cranberry roll. read more

Great little cafe in the village of Ballston Spa that features their award-winning chowder. The cinnamon buns are incredible!

High quality lunch place specializing in sandwiches. There's plenty of on-street parking, which makes access easy. Inside, the space is cozy, with about a half dozen tables and a small bar with stools off to the side. It is usually not too crowded, so you can pick your own table. The wait staff is prompt and efficient, ensuring things move smoothly. Daily specials are written on the wall, offering a nice variety. I haven't tried their breakfast, so this review is for lunch only. The Blue Ribbon is a go-to spot for sandwiches at lunch. Their menu features a variety of options, including Panini sandwiches, Cuban sandwiches, and an array of other creative choices. Every sandwich I've tried has been exceptional. It's clear that each one is carefully crafted with attention to detail. I once had the fried fish sandwich, and it exceeded my expectations. The Blue Ribbon also offers desserts that change daily, adding an extra touch of variety to their menu. Their chowder is excellent in terms of quality--rich and flavorful. However, the portion size leaves something to be desired. What they call a "bowl" of chowder is more like the size of a cup at other places. If you're extremely hungry or looking to indulge in a big meal, this may not be the best spot. But if you're in the mood for a high-quality lunch in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, this place is definitely worth a visit. Prices are on the high side, but, but worth every penny. read more

Delightful spot for breakfast or lunch. I had the adult BLT which is one of the best I've ever had. The Mac salad is so tasty and light. My friend had the fish and chips with house made chips-SO GOOD! Great service and atmosphere. read more

While traveling back to Vermont from the Finger Lakes, we popped in here for lunch! Fantastic food and friendly service. We will definitely be back. read more

Ribbon Cafe - Meatball sandwich - excellent. So moist and fried spinach was tasty. - Cafes Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

Easy to navigate. Complete information Yelp is a good source to help with the problem of finding the best place to eat. read more

Lunch today with Mom for her birthday. We had such good soup and the cozy dining area was just right for a quiet conversation. Staff was helpful but unobtrusive. We had some excellent unsweetened iced tea and the hot tea was also lovely. read more

Great food and even better story in here. We loved the fact that a portion of proceeds go towards the cancer center in Saratoga county. Fast service too! read more

Friendly Staff and great food! A perfect spot for a hearty Breakfast and I've also been for Lunch. Generous portions too.....

Avocado toast was delicious! Service was wonderful as well. Husband had French toast that was perfect read more

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Love the shrimp corn chowder. He actually keeps it available all summer as well. They're very pleasant ppl an do alot for the community an cancer . Don't forget the sweets available to go . Thank you for keeping the soup on the menu I try ho in every few weeks grap a pint to go read more

Great food,wonderful staff. Even do catering. Award winning chowder. Very quaint and community friendly

Omg!!! I can't believe I haven't tried this place sooner!!! Amazing breakfast with a great atmosphere and super friendly staff!!! I think I found my new regular bfast spot in town! read more

Ribbon Cafe - Create your own omelette with sausage , onion and American cheese. - Cafes Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

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We stopped for breakfast due to Yelp reviews & I was not impressed. Very heavily decorated for Valentines Day and a nice explanation on the menu about the name. I asked for water and was told no tap water due to COVID19 (is that a thing?!) and didn't feel like paying $1 for a bottle of water. The omelette was meh. Very runny which I adore in my scrambled eggs but am sort of indifferent to in an omelette. Home fries were ok but needed salt. My partner's omelette was excellent though because he had the house made sausage which he loved. Maybe you need to order their house made specialties for awesome food. Good service and good safety measures but I wouldn't return. read more

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I was really looking forward to trying the coffee here. I walked in at 2:54pm. I get they close at 3pm, but it's just a cup of regular coffee I was after for my drive. well, I walked in and the woman said they were closed, to which I said "oh it's 2:55." I wasn't being a dick, the door was unlocked, the open sign was out. then the woman got huffy and was like "well we're pretty much out of everything so we're closed." I said okay and went to leave and she yelled " you can go be an asshole somewhere else." really classy place this is. I was an asshole for walking in when it was open apparently. well this asshole will take his money and business elsewhere. There is no reason to treat people like crap or be nasty just because you don't want to work anymore. AVOID THESE RUDE PPL WHO GIVE BY A BAD NAME. read more

Do you ever meet someone for the first time and the encounter makes you happy the rest of the day? My family and I had one of those experiences today at the Ribbon Cafe. We stopped for breakfast while traveling for the Easter weekend. The lady who greeted us and waited on us, Christine, was one of the friendliest and warmest people I have ever met. Seriously, this lady is so wonderful!!! It turns out, her brother is the owner/chef and he prepared breakfast for the five of us quickly and efficiently. We ordered a variety of dishes and were all very pleased. The buttermilk pancakes were a particular highlight in addition to the Easter cupcake my wife got for the road. I should also note that they use proceeds from the restaurant to support various cancer support organizations, and provide free meals to homebound cancer patients. Still need a reason to check this out?...........did I mention that Christine might be one of the nicest people you will ever meet?? read more

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Really nice place. Great Rise & Shine breakfast. Super prices and kind owner and a Staff! read more

Ribbon Cafe - Rise and Shine, house made sausage and gravy & biscuits!! Yummy!! - Cafes Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

Very cute and homey place. We arrived around 1:45 pm and we were the only people in there, which for covid reasons made us feel safe. Amanda the waitress, the cook and another lady (maybe the owner) all chatted with us and made sure our stay was enjoyable. My mom had the fish and chips, I had the Thanksgiving Panini and both were amazing! read more

Absolutely faultless. Tuna melt made on good bread tomato soup perfectly executed. A taste of Jenn's horseradish forward dipping sauce was good on everything. read more

Cozy place, great food and coffee. Very welcoming. be sure to try the award-winning chowder.

My wife and I found this awesome little cafe driving through town. We were looking for a breakfast spot, and we found the nicest atmosphere , friendliest staff and best food in Ballston Spa, NY. Our server was Christine (who I think was the owner, but I didn't ask). She was very attentive and although there were several other tables filled with customers, Christine made us feel like we were the only ones there. The food was delicious, prepared with pride and expertise. Everything on the menu was reasonably priced. We told Christine we were from Seattle and just passing through on our way up to Cooperstown. She proceeded to tell us that this humble little cafe beat the Seattle based Pike Place Chowder Co. earning 1st place for the Best Chowder in the Nation! Being from Seattle, I was well aware of Pike Place Chowder Co. and how amazing their chowder is, so I purchased 2 quarts of Ribbon Cafe Chowder to-go. It was the 2nd best chowder I've ever tasted. The best New England style chowder I've ever tasted is my own recipe that I stole from Seattle Style Restaurant which closed years ago. Of course, I'm a little biased, and I've never entered mine into a national competition! Ribon Cafe also has a monthly raffle to raise money for children and families dealing with medical hardships. Stop in for some great food and support the Ribbon Cafe Family and their efforts to support the local community. Your friends from Seattle read more

This little cafe is a necessary stop coming through Ballston Spa. The food and environment is sensational and it won't break the bank. read more

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Got the "All Day Breakfast Burger" and it was something I've never had before in my life. Everything that my family got looked and tasted fantastic. Great atmosphere to be around and had some amazing service. read more

Omg! Really fabulous The award winning shrimp chowder was incredible. I had some, my mom and got some to go for my friend at home. It was incredible with real shredded bacon on top along with a piece for fried crab that was so good we almost ordered a side order but we were too full. I got the pool pumps, Emerson macaroni on the side and it was sweet and delicious . My mother got some kind of meatloaf sandwich with spinach and some kind of special jam that was homemade tomato, bacon jam. She LOVED it. Anyway, we found a wonderful place because of yelp. What a treat. The place is adorable and staff very friendly. read more

Worked across the street for months and finally walked in. Ordered takeout. Waitress super nice. Treated me like I was the only one in there and there were at least three tables seated and other orders being phoned in. Came back ten minutes later and everything was done and packaged to go. Burger cooked perfectly, bacon was plentiful, fries crispy even after sitting in to-go packaging (my fault, I got distracted at nearby antique shop). read more

The food was amazing!!! Staff were super accommodating and friendly. We loved it so much, we plan to return this weekend. Definitely try this place.. you will not be disappointed!! read more

Stopped for lunch on our way from Burlington Vt to Syracuse and found this gem. It was about noon on Friday and it surprisingly was not crowded at all. The staff was friendly and the food was great. My friend and I both got soup and 1/2 sandwich which I expected to be boring but my tomato soup was delicious and my friend's andouille sausage and chicken soup apparently was good as well. I had a 1/2 ham sandwich and the bread was unbelievably thick and fresh and amazing. I was eying my friends turkey sandwich because the turkey was so thick it looked like it was cut right off the bone. They had lots of tasty sounding specials and a pretty well rounded menu as well. The cupcakes looked good but we were both full. I'm guessing it wasn't busy because it's off the beaten path but we're glad we found it. read more

I stopped by while passing thought on my way to Vermont and was delighted by the friendly service and absolutely delicious food! I got the tuna melt with Gouda and bacon which was amazing. While I was eating it I saw their many awards for their shrimp and corn chowder, and I regret not getting that too! I definitely will be stopping by on my next trip to VT! read more

Ribbon Cafe - Tuna melt with bacon and Gouda! - Cafes Near Me - Ballston Spa, New York

Cute little place nestled off the main road. The hostess is so kind and gracious. She really feels genuine. The food I ordered (Cheese steak sandwich) actually had seasoning and a lot flavor unlike many other places around. The cook and other patrons kept staring at me. I'm guessing they have never seen a person like me in the neighborhood. It was a little uncomfortable, but the hostess makes up for it with her graciousness. Portion was a little smaller than what I'm used to, but the prices are also lower than other places which is always a plus in my book. Will I ever go back? Absolutely! Food is good and hostess is wonderful. Coffee is pretty good too. read more

The staff is incredibly friendly & make you feel welcome as soon as you step foot in the door. The service was great - the food was better! I came for the Captain Crunch French toast and was not disappointed!! read more

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We came here because iron roost was maxed out and we couldn't wait. The good is solid, delicious, and good sized. The service is great! It's your "local spot" with all the cozy fixin's. Anything that you pick from the menu is yummy! We will definitely come back here! :-) read more

We love it here! We go for breakfast/lunch every weekend. They owners and staff are so kind and the meaning behind ribbon cafe is amazing. They're food and baked goods are delicious. Highly recommended! read more

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Really great food. Really great service. Really beautiful story. Don't miss it. Sat outside. Delicious quesadilla and burger but the menu is also very creative. Try the award winning chowder. We had the crab poppers based on the soup and they were great also. I think what struck me the most was comforting food treated with care and not overly salted but full of flavor. read more

This is a small, unassuming place with terrific food. I would be remiss if I didn't mention their award winning Shrimp Chowder. Hands down, the best chowder I've ever had. Chock full of shrimp, bacon and potatoes and served with a crab wonton, it is flavorful, filling and perfect on a cold Winter's day (or any day for that matter)! Their spinach salad was fresh and plentiful topped off with a delicious homemade blue cheese dressing. The pastrami sandwich didn't disappoint; very tasty accompanied with housemade potato chips. This little place is hidden gem with a wonderful and friendly staff. We will definitely be back! read more

I visited here when my first yelp choice had a down credit card reader. I didn't have cash, so I went looking. Ribbon Cafe is a block off the main drag, so it's not 100% visible as you drive by, but well worth making a turn. I had breakfast. Specifically, a pannini with shaved steak, egg, cheese peppers and onions. Served with home fries. The sandwich was excellent. Good proportion of ingredients and didn't need extra salt, which would have been difficult since the cheese glued it together. The home fries were lightly seasoned, cooked till soft then fried to proper (partially) crispiness. The coffee was excellent. The service was good and everybody who worked there asked me how my breakfast was. Perhaps a few customers too, I'm not sure :) I'd come back. (Sorry, no photos) read more

The food was excellent. The prices were reasonable abd everything was homemade, fresh and hot. We will definately be back. This is a very warm and friendly place with a great story. read more