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    Take Two Cafe

    4.6 (55 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Fabulous, chickpea, tuna, wrap, and spicy potato salad
    David K.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place, in a city that really needs help.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly and helpful staff, delicious choices, and vegan! The chickpea tuna wrap was amazing, and the spicy potato salad was phenomenal. Chocolate chip cookie was good. Will come back for the Breakfast, if I can stomach this area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Depressing, all paid parking, smelly, and loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No bathrooms around, I recommend the whistling kettle around the corner.

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    Stacey G.

    We ordered pastrami, egg, cheddar, horseradish mustard, grilled onions on everything bagel....OMG, well crafted, delicious, filling and made with love in their hearts!!

    Classic Omelette
    Virginia D.

    VEGAN REVIEW Had breakfast here during a conference at the casino. Totally worth the 20-25 minute walk! Service is helpful, quick & friendly. Extensive menu. Omelette was super tasty & lots of fresh veggies. Coffee was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute cafe. They were putting up Christmas decorations while I was there-- 'tis the season![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Vegan Spicy BBQ Burger With Vegan Macaroni And Cheese
    Steve A.

    Had lunch recently at the only restaurant in Schenectady that's all plant based. It really is. Take Two Cafe is so good it makes me do multiple takes. Great stuff no matter what to be honest. You won't even have to ask if anything is vegan because the answer always is yes. Came in and kept the order simple for being the first time in here. It's open for breakfast and lunch. There's plenty for any type of tastes. It's about $12 for one of the burgers. Of course add a few bucks to make it one of the specialties. I got the Spicy BBQ Burger. This was a Beyond patty with barbecue sauce, vegan cheddar, house spices, jalapeños, lettuce, and onions. Hot and messy. That's the kind of stuff I'm into, oh yeah. At breakfast the options include omelettes, plant based. The next time here I have to get one of these. Get lots of great stuff not made of meat. It has plenty, as in everything on the menu obviously. There's things for breakfast and lunch, with it all being okay for vegans and vegetarians.

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    Raya V.

    The cutest all vegan cafe around! The menu is simple and delicious the service is fast and the ambiance is super hip! Great cozy cafe in downtown Schenectady. Parking is limited at certain times of day but not too bad. Will be back!

    Nutter butter cheesecake
    Emily G.

    We stumbled upon Take Two Cafe on a weekend trip to Schenectady. This is a fully vegan cafe and I am so here for it. My husband found it while searching for brunch places, but honestly we could have looked out our hotel window. We saw a show at the theater across the street. Take Two I'd also the start of the pedestrian street full of shops. The cafe was adorable. It was so green and alive with plants and bright decor. The staff couldn't have been more pleasant. It was as exciting placing my order as it was receiving it. The food was amazing. The desserts had me and my husband in full swoon! Thank God we split everything because there would have been some stealing lol. The Avo toast was solid. We really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich. The lox bagel was so fresh. It wasn't fake fishy and had a beautiful dill flavor. We will 10/10 go back here on another visit!

    Barbara C.

    Stopped in for a late breakfast prior to seeing an afternoon show across the street, and got a custom omelette and the cold brew coffee with oat milk. I was happy that everything here is vegan and many items are gluten-free. The Just Egg omelette was delicious and I was happy that the vegan chorizo was gluten-free and that they were able to sub in a slice of buttered gluten-free toast. All of it was delicious and very satisfying. I came back later to get their caramel mocha espresso bar (which they made in-house, as opposed to the oat chip cookie that is made nearby). It was very sweet (maybe too sweet and quite messy and gooey), but it was also very good. The guy taking my order was very nice and helpful when I asked him for suggestions. And later when I needed my table cleaned before sitting down, another guy quickly got something to wipe it down with. They seem like happy employees.

    Veggie M.

    The breakfast burrito was delish. Super yummy salsa. Excellent coffee & cinnamon roll. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Folks were friendly and the vibe was super cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Breakfast Burrito
    Seth P.

    Excellent breakfast spot in downtown Schenectady. If I can make a recommendation it would be to get there around 9 am on a Sunday and enjoy breakfast out on the patio then stop by the Farmers Market at the end of Jay Street which opens at 10 am. During this trip we enjoyed the Breakfast Crane which is like a crunch crunchwrap filled with JUST egg, local seitan bacon and cheese. We also had the Breakfast Burrito and added fresh jalapenos and avocado to the savory chorizo and tofu scramble. Our friend had the carrot Lox Bagel. Lastly we tried the cheddar with scallion biscuit and a Strawberry Snail donut. The experience was good. They have a variety of plant-based creamers for your coffee in a mini fridge by the door to help yourself. The only disappointing thing was the menu boasts several beverages that weren't yet available, they don't have an espresso machine yet (as of June 13, 2021). During this trip my wife was feeling a bit I'll afterwards which was likely unrelated to our visit. I reached out to the cafe via their website to inquire about some of the ingredients in the Breakfast Crane. Much to my satisfaction they assured me it was all vegan and answered my inquiry really quickly which we were happy about. Overall it was a great experience and we'll be back when they get their espresso machine up and running!

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    Love this place so much!! The food and drinks are delicious and everyone who works there is so kind and friendly!

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    I love the desserts. Has great tasting food. Look forward to the specials as well. The staff are very professional.

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    Ate here after Van Gogh Immerive experience. The food was very good! but, what's with no bathroom on site? Isn't that a law in New York?

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    I've always wanted to visit More Perreca's on Jay St. I've heard so much about the restaurant and…read moreespecially the bakery, Perreca's, located right next door. The businesses are located a couple of blocks from the gateway marking the entrance to Schenectady's Little Italy. So much history, food and romance in this neighborhood. We had Sunday brunch at More Perreca's. The bakery is closed on Sunday but I got a Sausage Lettuce Tomato sandwich served on toasted Perreca's bread. It was so delish. The Italian sausage was served with lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic puree, mayo and side salad. Everything was so fresh. My $11 meal was reasonably priced. The garlic purée was amazing. They need to bottle it. I'd buy some. My friend had the Mac and cheese and an espresso martini. He loved both. Rachelle was our server. She was wonderful. Very helpful. She explained some of the menu to me because there were a number of Italian sausage dishes. The food was prepared quickly which was great because we were hungry. Rachelle came back later to check on us. I gave her a thumbs up and a smile while busily chewing a bite of sandwich. The restaurant is charming with nice tin ceilings and big windows to let the light in. There are many booths which makes it cozy. When we arrived most of the tables were full. Based on the chatter in the room it sounded as though a lot of friends had gathered at the restaurant to literally break bread over brunch. The menu offers a nice variety: from egg breakfasts, assorted salads to Italian classics. It was an all around yummy and enjoyable experience. I let Rachelle know that we'll be coming back.

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