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    Union Cafe

    4.2 (185 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    UNION CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lobster bennys
    Nicole D.

    Wonderful local cafe that is always full of customers. Most recent visit was a Friday morning. The specialty item was lobster eggs Benedict! Portion was large very large prices of lobster and perfect hollandaise.

    Egg Sandwich with home fries.
    Juliet V.

    Breakfast part 2!! After having an extremely disappointing meal at a diner near by we decided to go here to get some real food. I am glad we did! This place is cute, charming and we were greeted right away. The coffee is delicious, always a good sign. I was excited to order the lump crab eggs Benedict. I was not disappointed! Real crab meat instead of the ubiquitous sea leg nestled under perfectly poached eggs. The hollandaise sauce was a tasty blanket. The potatoes on the side were so flavorful and cooked to the right texture with onions adding to the taste. My husband's egg sandwich was very good with crispy bacon and a nice hard roll. If we hadn't already been full from our earlier breakfast we would have finished our meals. We boxed up more than half of our meals to enjoy later. Recommended!!

    Richard G.

    Food, service, staff. All combine for a very pleasant visit. Having recently moved to this area this will definitely be a family favorite.And thanks to Anna Banana for snapping the photo!

    Frances L.

    Actually, a 4.5 Stars rating Breakfast outside on the patio at 10:00 on a Thursday was very good. Breakfast specials include coffee until 11:00 am; otherwise, coffee is $3.49 which seems to be a high price. Omelets etc. do include coffee. I had the two egg breakfast special which was a good value. The eggs "medium over easy" were cooked perfectly. The bacon was mediocre--limp and fatty. The "home fries with onion" were excellent! My husband had the Deluxe Breakfast special with pancakes which he enjoyed. Home fries were .99 cents extra. Service was efficient and attentive, and the table with an umbrella on the front patio was terrific on a lovely sunny 70 degree morning. The tables on the patio were not crowded. Customers we happened to see were mostly seniors, and many people were picking up takeout orders.

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    Don W.

    We stopped by the Union Cafe while visiting Schenectady for the day. Sunday brunch seemed like a great idea so our daughter suggested the Union Cafe. Clean and cozy with seating spaced well for COVID-19 precautions, there was a homey feel. The staff members were friendly and welcoming. Our brunch of quiche for me, pancakes & sausage for my daughter, and and a California Omelette for Meg, my wife. We also enjoyed Lobster Bisque and home fries. Everything was more than satisfactory, and downright delicious. As we left, we noted that it had warmed up considerably and diners were enjoying the spacious deck which overlooks the sidewalk. We'd have eaten outside ourselves, if it had been warmer when we arrived. I think there's something for everyone on the extensive three meal menu. I recomend Union Cafe for a good meal at a reasonable price.

    Waffles w corned beef hash
    Kay D.

    WHEN: Sunday @ 11am Not too busy for Sunday brunch. We didn't wait for a table at all, we grab the last available booth inside. We've been going to union cafe since 2016, it's seriously one of the best local brunch cafes on union street. It's not overprice, always expect fresh cooked breakfast food. Server was so friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of their extensive menu. She came to check on us a few times during our meal. WHAT WE ORDERED Florentine omelette Waffles with corn beef hash Poached eggs breakfast Very healthy and hearty breakfast. We only waited less than 15min for food to be prepped. The portions were so large, it's worth it for the value. I highly recommend union cafe if you're in town visiting or looking for a good brunch place to go in and out quickly.

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    I visited this cafe and it was good would recommend when in town! The service was great and the food was good for the price point.

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    7 months ago

    Union Cafe was a great place to have a delicious lunch. Staff was friendly and very prompt with service.

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    Good breakfast. It's a quaint place with lots of ambiance, a friendly staff, and good food.

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    Thank you very much, so happy you enjoyed dining with us!

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    delicious food, attentive service, nice atmosphere...made to order really is, and worth the wait.

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    3 years ago

    This is your usual diner that is a solid option for brunch. Nothing flashy, but good solid food and good service.

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    Always delicious. Husband loves that they offer regular corned beef & hash and from scratch!

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    Great breakfast and friendly staff. I loved the grilled potatoes and the breakfast sandwich was also very good.

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    Went to the Blue Ribbon on a Saturday, late morning for brunch. It wasn't too busy and the food…read morecame out SO fast. There wasn't a single thing that we didn't enjoy. The ham wasn't too thick and had a lot of flavor. The hashbrowns were crispy and the eggs were cooked to my satisfaction. The staff were attentive and friendly. We will be back!

    What do you do when your wife has a craving for a piece of carrot cake from the Blue Rose…read moreCheesecake & Bakery Shop on a Sunday, and when you look online you see that it closes in fifteen minutes and you are thirty minutes away? You go to plan "B." The Blue Ribbon Restaurant and Bakery is a "sister" to the bakery next door and is open on Sunday for five hours after the bakery shop closes. We might as well have dinner too while we are at the restaurant. Starting with cups of better than average diner coffee ($2.99/bottomless cup) my wife chose a Reuben with coleslaw and pickle wedge ($14.99) and added fries ($3) while I decided to have the Shredded Short Rib Sandwich ($14.49) which included fries, coleslaw, and a pickle wedge. We both agreed the fries were best while they were nice and hot but otherwise typically average once they cooled. Our respective sandwiches, however, were outstanding. The Reuben was the traditional corned beef on grilled rye with sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese. It was large enough that half came home for the next meal. My Short Rib sandwich was too full of meat in a fresh and soft bun for me to chance picking it up to eat by hand, so I resorted to using a fork and knife. Regardless, it was really tasty. Now we were ready for the main event. My wife got her slice of Carrot Cake ($7.49) while I selected the Italian Rum Cake ($7.25). We both left totally satisfied and smiling, but on overload. This diner is very clean and staff are efficient.

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    Redwood Diner

    3.5(66 reviews)
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    For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. I have been to Redwood Diner numerous times and I always enjoy it. The service is consistently fantastic, and that really stands out. The owners (Pete and Gloria) are very friendly, as are the waitresses, and you can tell they truly care about the people who come in. On several occasions, both owners and waitresses have stopped by the table to make sure everything was good and to chat for a bit. The conversations are always enjoyable and never feel forced. The waitresses know my order by heart which is impressive. You can tell the waitresses really care. They stop by numerous times to make sure you're all set and always offer to warm up and top off your coffee. The food is always good and the portions are generous, so you definitely leave satisfied. There is a really nice ambiance here. It feels comfortable and welcoming, not rushed or impersonal. They also decorate the windows for holidays, and there is a Christmas tree in the front breezeway that they decorate for different holidays throughout the year, which adds a fun and festive touch. Many times I have ended up chatting with other patrons seated near my table, which says a lot about the atmosphere. There are clearly several regulars, and when a place has a loyal customer base like that, they are doing something right. One of the things I appreciate most is that you can go with others, enjoy your food, and have a nice conversation without feeling pressure to leave quickly. That is getting harder to find these days. This place easily earns 5 stars from me.

    "How ya doin' over there, honey? Warm that up for ya?" When a total stranger mutters those words to…read moreyou, you're probably at a diner. At least, I hope you are. As far as diners are concerned, Redwood Diner totally fits the mold. There's a nostalgic vibe to these places that is almost comforting in itself. The food, yup, got you covered there, too. There's the "meat and three" combo, if you count the salad as one of the vegetables. This comes with bread and soup, veg & starch as well as the previously mentioned salad. There's even a liver and onions option on the menu. I've never been a fan so I passed on that one. One of the other staples offered here that I can recommend are the hot dogs. Get them loaded with meat sauce, onions, and mustard. Although the prices have changed, the charm remains.

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