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We had been trying to plan a time to visit this location of the Ugly Rooster since they first opened about three and a half years ago. Fortunately, we had a nearby appointment that allowed us to arrive about thirty minutes before their 2PM closing. There were still a good number of customers in the section where they were seating. We were seated right away and provided with menus. Our server was close behind with the typical opening question, "What would you like for a beverage?" Our hot coffee was served in the old fashion, 2 lb., white coffee cup. It was a decent brew. Their menu has breakfast on one side and lunch on the other side. My wife chose the Panini Breakfast Sandwich ($12.50) with scrambled egg, prosciutto, and provolone on grilled Italian bread. It came with a side of Home Fries that were very tasty. I had a taste of her sandwich and we both agreed it was quite flavorful. I was intrigued with the description of the Yummy Style French Toast ($12.50). They make their cinnamon buns in-house, slice one in half, dip the halves in a vanilla, nutmeg batter, and drizzle a vanilla glaze on top. It was, in fact, supper yummy! It rightfully earned its name. It had just the right amount of sweetness. Staff were friendly, polite, and the premises was clean and well kept. Hopefully, it won't be another long time before we are able to return.
Solid breakfast cafe! I visited on a Sunday morning and waited about 10 minutes for a table. They take your name and give you a buzzer when your table is ready. The menu has a ton of options but I do wish they had more breakfast meat options aside from just ham, bacon and sausage. I'd love to see turkey bacon or sausage as another option. I ordered Blueberry pancakes with sliced banana on top. They were delicious and under $10 for a stack of two large pancakes. You can't beat that! The staff is friendly and the space is large. Highly recommend!
Ugly Rooster Cafe in Malta gives classic diner vibes. Super busy on the weekends but we were able to get sat right away before 9am. Lots of parking but the place does get packed. I found the food to be priced reasonably. Absolutely loved the yummy cake and the yummy style french toast. The chocolate chip pancake was maybe a little overdone, the chocolate chips were all burnt by the time it got to me. My partner enjoyed the foghorn leghorn burrito, and the home fries were pretty tasty! Service was friendly and pretty quick, and the regular coffee was decent. Definitely worth coming back.
Great service that is always kind and pragmatic. Loving the huge variety in menu offerings. The ambiance is homey, east coast diner yet the food is a step or two up from the classic greasy spoon. I had the best patty melt ever (melted swiss cheese served hot, with perfectly caramelized onions and a juicy beef patty) just can't get one good enough out on the west coast bay area. The side pasta salad was tasty too. Can't wait to be back in town so we can go here again! If you live nearby you are lucky!
Unfortunately, I didn't have a great experience. Service was extremely spotty, albeit friendly. Our food took an extraordinarily long time for some pretty simple breakfast items. When three of our meals arrived, the fourth was MIA for almost another 20 minutes. It was a bit weird/awkward... and not really addressed by the server appropriately. We all found our meals to be mediocre and nothing really exceptional.
Great place, 11:00 am weekday is the perfect time for a meal (sound & busy). The place is lovely, service is tremendous, food is scrumptious!! Hubby & I had "brunch" together. I completely recommend this place...Maya was attentive, kind and made this experience wonderful. Attached is pictures of food & menu...take the time to visit. I challenge you to pick one thing, it's filled with yumminess!!
The service was top-notch. Fried pickles spears were good. We all got a variety of breakfast and lunch items. I got eggs Benedict which was ok. Seemed a bit overcooked. The English muffin was thick. The home fries were eh, they tasted a bit old, some of which was overcooked, some which wasn't cooked enough, the homemade hash was just a plate of meat with some potatoes thrown in there, which wasn't very good. Not hash! One of us got rye toast with breakfast, which was not even toasted. The " toast" was mushy. Probably brushed with melted butter. Another got a wrap which he said was barely warm in the middle. The tacos were enjoyed by another and they looked good. I was not impressed with my food which is surprising because there's a constant line to get in there. I think the food is overrated. The place is big and welcoming though. The staff is great!
First Time Visit.... Went there for a breakfast on a Monday morning. The place wasn't busy which I'm happy about. I ordered Eggs Benedict with home fries and coffee. I found the Eggs cooked to perfection the way I requested them. The potatoes were good, this restaurant uses a seasoning on them which I enjoyed, but my breakfast buddy didn't care for them. I don't think this should be a deal breaker. The restaurant was very clean and organized. The restroom was clean and had a nice smell in the air. Service was excellent, plenty of offers for more coffee.
We experienced mass confusion when we entered at noon on a Saturday for lunch. There were people everywhere in the front of the restaurant, half of them waiting to be seated by the hostess, the other half waiting to pay their bill at the counter (you could tell them by payment and bill in hand). The poor hostess had no idea who she was seating next. For the 5 minutes I experienced this, my thought was, "People must really enjoy the food to endure this." That seems to be the case, at least if our lunch today was typical of meals here in general. Once we were seated, I couldn't find fault with anything about our meal. The portions and the taste of the food were both excellent. My mom's Reuben was stuffed with all the right ingredients. She accompanied it with their homemade chili, which includes several types of beans and is spiced just right. My Mechanicville Special burger was cooked perfectly, topped with a generous helping of greens, several perfectly cooked slices of bacon, and at least half of an avocado sliced, maybe more, and then some ranch dressing. This went beyond my typical "messy good" comment to "messy excellent." For the side "salad" option, today's choices were a broccoli and dried cranberry salad or their homemade cole slaw. I opted for the latter, and it had the right amount of creaminess and sweetness. Service was also quality, as our waitress was friendly and quick and almost effervescent in her behavior. It was a pleasure to be served by her. One note on getting here - If you're driving north on Route 9, navigation may say turn left onto Blacksmith Drive, which you can no longer do because the highway division starts there, accompanied by a "No Left Turn" sign. So instead, go to the traffic circle just ahead, and either take NY 67 west to the exit there, or double back onto Route 9 south.
Well, it is clear I have found my new go-to place for breakfast. I live a half hour away and will happily make the drive. 3 friends and I met here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. When I saw the packed parking lot, I thought for sure we were in trouble. On my way home, I passed a coffee station on the outside porch. I had never seen anything like it before and thought it was a really nice and considerate touch for waiting customers. To my surprise, my 2 friends that arrived ahead of me had already secured a table. It was definitely busy, but somehow, not so loud that we had to yell to hear each other. Despite the number of people, it was easy to converse with the waitress and each other. Our waitress was also super sweet and very helpful. She answered our many questions patiently and added items as we were ordering and realized we wanted something extra. And the food! Oh. My. Goodness. The amount of food was unreal. Do you see that pile of pancakes? If you have a sweet tooth, these cannoli pancakes will not disappoint. The homefries were perfect, which is amazing as it is very hard to find ones that are seasoned well and actually have flavor. Finally, that (homemade) corned beef hash. I usually wait all year for a trip to our favorite spot in Maine to get this. I am so excited knowing I have this option close by now, too! I did ask for it crispy, so I don't know if it would have come this way normally, but it was perfectly delicious. I highly, highly recommend stopping here for breakfast when you have the chance.
Solid breakfast stop on our way home from Vermont. About 2 minutes off 87. Face paced, diner like setting. There was a long line of people waiting for tables but the wait was only about 5 minutes. Quality breakfast. Egg white omelette was delicious and so were the potatoes that came with it. Bananas foster French toast was a treat. And a side order of fried green tomatoes was delightful!
3 months ago
We tried to stop here last time we were in NY and they were too busy. Decided to give it a try on a Monday, still busy but had zero wait to get seated. Staff were super friendly and eager to help. The vibe was very laid back and I can't count how many times I heard them say "take your time" as my wife and I tried to decide on what to get. We decided to go with French toast for me, the eye opener burrito for her, and a side of loaded home fries. The food came out hot and the portions were VERY generous. Could not finish everything even though it was DELICIOUS. If you are in the area during the week I would recommend stopping. They do have notes on the door that indicate weekends have long wait times. read more
Hubby and I were excited to get breakfast here as they are highly rated and seems to be a favorite of the locals. The first day we tried, it was just too hectic so we went somewhere else. The next day, we were able to get in within a few minutes of waiting. We were greeted promptly and provided with menus. I opted for Benny goes To Cali (omelette with surimi crab, tomatoes, etc.) and hubby went with veggie omelette. I was definitely expecting the omelette to be decent - nope. I do not recommend this combo. As for hubby's omelette, he didn't lie it either. Our server was at least great. Sorry, Ugly Rooster, but the diners we have here in Maine would kick your butt. read more
5 months ago
The Ugly Rooster is a very delicious diner. It is usually busy, but be mindful that they close in the afternoon. The pancakes are scrumptious as are their lunch dishes and meats. Soups are basic, so get a real dish or entree and you will be satisfied. Perfect diner, happy kitchen and crew. Ambience is subdued but warm! Review: 5+ read more
9 days ago
6 days ago
We had been trying to plan a time to visit this location of the Ugly Rooster since they first opened about three and a half years ago. Fortunately, we had a nearby appointment that allowed us to arrive about thirty minutes before their 2PM closing. There were still a good number of customers in the section where they were seating. We were seated right away and provided with menus. Our server was close behind with the typical opening question, "What would you like for a beverage?" Our hot coffee was served in the old fashion, 2 lb., white coffee cup. It was a decent brew. Their menu has breakfast on one side and lunch on the other side. My wife chose the Panini Breakfast Sandwich ($12.50) with scrambled egg, prosciutto, and provolone on grilled Italian bread. It came with a side of Home Fries that were very tasty. I had a taste of her sandwich and we both agreed it was quite flavorful. I was intrigued with the description of the Yummy Style French Toast ($12.50). They make their cinnamon buns in-house, slice one in half, dip the halves in a vanilla, nutmeg batter, and drizzle a vanilla glaze on top. It was, in fact, supper yummy! It rightfully earned its name. It had just the right amount of sweetness. Staff were friendly, polite, and the premises was clean and well kept. Hopefully, it won't be another long time before we are able to return. read more
Solid breakfast cafe! I visited on a Sunday morning and waited about 10 minutes for a table. They take your name and give you a buzzer when your table is ready. The menu has a ton of options but I do wish they had more breakfast meat options aside from just ham, bacon and sausage. I'd love to see turkey bacon or sausage as another option. I ordered Blueberry pancakes with sliced banana on top. They were delicious and under $10 for a stack of two large pancakes. You can't beat that! The staff is friendly and the space is large. Highly recommend! read more
Ugly Rooster Cafe in Malta gives classic diner vibes. Super busy on the weekends but we were able to get sat right away before 9am. Lots of parking but the place does get packed. I found the food to be priced reasonably. Absolutely loved the yummy cake and the yummy style french toast. The chocolate chip pancake was maybe a little overdone, the chocolate chips were all burnt by the time it got to me. My partner enjoyed the foghorn leghorn burrito, and the home fries were pretty tasty! Service was friendly and pretty quick, and the regular coffee was decent. Definitely worth coming back. read more
6 months ago
I was seated immediately. Service was spot on and friendly. Great diner atmosphere and ambiance. Food was hot and fresh. Large menu and several options to choose from. I will definitely be back!! read more
Great service that is always kind and pragmatic. Loving the huge variety in menu offerings. The ambiance is homey, east coast diner yet the food is a step or two up from the classic greasy spoon. I had the best patty melt ever (melted swiss cheese served hot, with perfectly caramelized onions and a juicy beef patty) just can't get one good enough out on the west coast bay area. The side pasta salad was tasty too. Can't wait to be back in town so we can go here again! If you live nearby you are lucky! read more
Unfortunately, I didn't have a great experience. Service was extremely spotty, albeit friendly. Our food took an extraordinarily long time for some pretty simple breakfast items. When three of our meals arrived, the fourth was MIA for almost another 20 minutes. It was a bit weird/awkward... and not really addressed by the server appropriately. We all found our meals to be mediocre and nothing really exceptional. read more
Great place, 11:00 am weekday is the perfect time for a meal (sound & busy). The place is lovely, service is tremendous, food is scrumptious!! Hubby & I had "brunch" together. I completely recommend this place...Maya was attentive, kind and made this experience wonderful. Attached is pictures of food & menu...take the time to visit. I challenge you to pick one thing, it's filled with yumminess!! read more
The service was top-notch. Fried pickles spears were good. We all got a variety of breakfast and lunch items. I got eggs Benedict which was ok. Seemed a bit overcooked. The English muffin was thick. The home fries were eh, they tasted a bit old, some of which was overcooked, some which wasn't cooked enough, the homemade hash was just a plate of meat with some potatoes thrown in there, which wasn't very good. Not hash! One of us got rye toast with breakfast, which was not even toasted. The " toast" was mushy. Probably brushed with melted butter. Another got a wrap which he said was barely warm in the middle. The tacos were enjoyed by another and they looked good. I was not impressed with my food which is surprising because there's a constant line to get in there. I think the food is overrated. The place is big and welcoming though. The staff is great! read more
First Time Visit.... Went there for a breakfast on a Monday morning. The place wasn't busy which I'm happy about. I ordered Eggs Benedict with home fries and coffee. I found the Eggs cooked to perfection the way I requested them. The potatoes were good, this restaurant uses a seasoning on them which I enjoyed, but my breakfast buddy didn't care for them. I don't think this should be a deal breaker. The restaurant was very clean and organized. The restroom was clean and had a nice smell in the air. Service was excellent, plenty of offers for more coffee. read more
5 months ago
We experienced mass confusion when we entered at noon on a Saturday for lunch. There were people everywhere in the front of the restaurant, half of them waiting to be seated by the hostess, the other half waiting to pay their bill at the counter (you could tell them by payment and bill in hand). The poor hostess had no idea who she was seating next. For the 5 minutes I experienced this, my thought was, "People must really enjoy the food to endure this." That seems to be the case, at least if our lunch today was typical of meals here in general. Once we were seated, I couldn't find fault with anything about our meal. The portions and the taste of the food were both excellent. My mom's Reuben was stuffed with all the right ingredients. She accompanied it with their homemade chili, which includes several types of beans and is spiced just right. My Mechanicville Special burger was cooked perfectly, topped with a generous helping of greens, several perfectly cooked slices of bacon, and at least half of an avocado sliced, maybe more, and then some ranch dressing. This went beyond my typical "messy good" comment to "messy excellent." For the side "salad" option, today's choices were a broccoli and dried cranberry salad or their homemade cole slaw. I opted for the latter, and it had the right amount of creaminess and sweetness. Service was also quality, as our waitress was friendly and quick and almost effervescent in her behavior. It was a pleasure to be served by her. One note on getting here - If you're driving north on Route 9, navigation may say turn left onto Blacksmith Drive, which you can no longer do because the highway division starts there, accompanied by a "No Left Turn" sign. So instead, go to the traffic circle just ahead, and either take NY 67 west to the exit there, or double back onto Route 9 south. read more
1 year ago
Well, it is clear I have found my new go-to place for breakfast. I live a half hour away and will happily make the drive. 3 friends and I met here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. When I saw the packed parking lot, I thought for sure we were in trouble. On my way home, I passed a coffee station on the outside porch. I had never seen anything like it before and thought it was a really nice and considerate touch for waiting customers. To my surprise, my 2 friends that arrived ahead of me had already secured a table. It was definitely busy, but somehow, not so loud that we had to yell to hear each other. Despite the number of people, it was easy to converse with the waitress and each other. Our waitress was also super sweet and very helpful. She answered our many questions patiently and added items as we were ordering and realized we wanted something extra. And the food! Oh. My. Goodness. The amount of food was unreal. Do you see that pile of pancakes? If you have a sweet tooth, these cannoli pancakes will not disappoint. The homefries were perfect, which is amazing as it is very hard to find ones that are seasoned well and actually have flavor. Finally, that (homemade) corned beef hash. I usually wait all year for a trip to our favorite spot in Maine to get this. I am so excited knowing I have this option close by now, too! I did ask for it crispy, so I don't know if it would have come this way normally, but it was perfectly delicious. I highly, highly recommend stopping here for breakfast when you have the chance. read more
4 months ago
Solid breakfast stop on our way home from Vermont. About 2 minutes off 87. Face paced, diner like setting. There was a long line of people waiting for tables but the wait was only about 5 minutes. Quality breakfast. Egg white omelette was delicious and so were the potatoes that came with it. Bananas foster French toast was a treat. And a side order of fried green tomatoes was delightful! read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Wow what a amazing breakfast. The Foghorn Burrito and the eggs Benedict. Great friendly and fast service at a great price. P.S. You have to try the Yummy Cake. read more
Arrived to a line going out the door and a full parking lot, but when I went in to put our name on the wait list, I was given a pager and was told it would be about 15 mins. That's not bad and they were pretty accurate with time guesstimate. The service was flawless and the food tasted great. Service was prompt and pleasant. No complaints. We weren't rushed out, either, after completing our meal and getting the check. I didn't taste the coffee, which is extremely unusual for me when eating breakfast or brunch and they didn't have real lemonade, but most places around these parts don't. So I can't deduct a star for that. Food came out lightning fast and was cooked properly. I got the crab & tomato omelette topped with avocado and my buddy got the Benedict. The hash browns were standard but good and the toast was great! (Italian bread). Very tasty. Bill for 3 people, 3 breakfast meals, 3 soft drinks and the green tomato app was $60. read more
3 years ago
A good brunch place that looks like a diner with decent portion sizes and they claim they have the best corn beef hash which was actually pretty good! Cup o Benny 4.5/5: comes with 3 benny, a lot of sauce and in a potato cup which was different from many other brunch places Can't go wrong with a side of corn beef hash and def a shareable portion but I had it all to myself which was just right for me. read more
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We came on Father's Day and to my surprise the wait wasn't too bad. Our waitress Tammy was super friendly and energetic. I had Oolala salad with fried goat cheese and poached pear. The goat cheese was served in several slices breaded with bread crumbs then deep fried. Very good because it's crunchy. The fried pickles were interestingly served in spears. Unfortunately the coating fell off right after I bit it. My husband had BLT sandwich and it was massive and loaded with bacon. You can substitute the home fries with a cup of fruit to make it healthy. read more
2 years ago
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5 years ago
The restaurant has 2 locations with the original one located in Mechanicville,NY and the other being the one I went to in Malta, NY. The location looks like and gives you more a feeling of a Diner than a Cafe. The food was good and we ordered waffles, 2 eggs with toast and vegetable omlette. The latter 2 came with home fries. All 3 of the dishes were consistent and tasted good. If you were to go there for the food you will walk out happy and stomach full. The reason for missing out on a star is that I missed out on that wow feeling experience. The patrons call ugly the beautiful as the news article from an old newspaper hangs on a wall right next to the cashier/host stand. I'm not sure if any one has seen the move good bad and ugly.....I felt Eli Wallach as Tuco was handsome and was one of the greatest 'character actors' ever to appear on stage and screen. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Always glad to find another breakfast and brunch place to add to my list, and this place definitely hot enough marks to stay! They boast having some of the best corned beef hash around and I was definitely pleased with it, it was a good shredded corned beef and not the minced mushy stuff I find a lot in other places. Service was quick and staff were friendly. Great classic diner vibes here, coffee was good, overall very happy with the Ugly Rooster! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Breakfast diner with great service. I got the "this is where the locals go" feel with this cafe. The food was good, and the service was quick. They have a large menu with both breakfast & lunch options. read more
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3 years ago
As a service dog handler, I am very pleased how I was treated the entire time I was there. They were very accommodating to seating me at a table where my SD could be placed under a table. Most importantly, I loved seeing a NO PETS, TASKED TRAINED SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY sign at the front door. The food & service was amazing! The toast was very thick and fluffy. Our coffee cups were never empty either. read more
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