Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery
Diners in Schenectady, New York
4.6 (3,055)
| Category | Diners · American restaurant, Diner, Italian restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant |
|---|---|
| Address | 1801 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304 |
| Area | Schenectady, New York |
| Phone | (518) 393-2600 |
| Google rating | 4.6 (3,055) |
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
About Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery
Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery is a locally loved restaurant and bakery in Schenectady, NY, serving fresh-made meals and delicious baked goods daily. Conveniently located on State Street, we’re known for quality food, friendly service, and classic bakery favorites. From breakfast and lunch to desserts and catering, we proudly serve the Schenectady community with made-from-scratch flavors. Whether you’re stopping in for a meal, picking up baked goods, or planning catering for a special event, Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery is your go-to local spot.
Located at 1801 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304, Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery operates as a diner serving Schenectady in New York. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under american restaurant, diner, italian restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.
Breakfast is its own restaurant category in the United States. Diners serve eggs, pancakes, hash browns and bottomless coffee from early morning, sometimes around the clock; breakfast and brunch restaurants open around 7 and close in the early afternoon; delis and sandwich shops sell egg sandwiches and bagels to go and switch to lunch by 11. Weekend brunch, roughly 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is the busiest shift of the week, and well-known spots run waits of 30 to 60 minutes; many now take reservations or a waitlist through an app. Expect large portions, free refills on drip coffee and a tip of 15 to 20 percent for table service. Creperies, waffle houses and bistros round out the group with sweeter or European-style menus.
Hours are published for 7 days a week. The most common schedule is 7 am–9 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery at (518) 393-2600; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, restaurant.blueribbonrestaurant.com.
Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 3,055 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded diners in Schenectady.
Schenectady is in New York, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Schenectady is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across New York's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Diane Cameron 2 months ago
Amazingly great breakfast! Lots of parking. Waitress was friendly and attentive. Coffee excellent as well. Will definitely go back for breakfast. Their cheesecake is excellent!
Mark Boucher 3 months ago
Stick to the cheesecake, Greek food, or stuffed French toast. Everything else is a gamble. The pancakes were good. But the biscuits and gravy had too much flour in the gravy and not much taste. Been here several times and their menu is s mixture of good and not so good items.
Monica 3 months ago
Delicious! Good coffee and they have decaf! I definitely recommend. We came at 11:30am and the atmosphere was pretty chill and quiet. Great place to relax and have a meal. Their desserts look amazing too.
howie felterbush Edited 3 months ago
Typical diner quality food, friendly staff, overlooked service. Chicken fried steak was first served cold & raw in the center. Second attempt was much better. Country gravy lacked seasoning. Soft scrambled eggs were overcooked. (Should resemble large curd cottage cheese texture) No seasoning. BLT was reasonable. Room temp bacon, no seasoning on tomatoes. Nothing special. Max salad had nice texture with the vegetables & pasta not overcooked. Just lacked seasoning. Slaw was good, more acidity than most diners. 5- amazing, worth a weekly visit. 4- average, good, worth stopping in again. 3- below average, mediocre with hit & miss on seasoning & techniques. Not going back again. Understand how culinary inexperienced people who eat bland at home might think it’s good. But It’s not. 2- should be ashamed to take customers money. Lacking basic skills, poor seasoning & techniques, bland, etc 1- absolute rubbish.
Bruce Barnett Edited 5 months ago
We have a surprisingly good lunch here. The Chicken souvlaki was tasty and tender, unlike other diners that overcook the chicken so that it resembles leather. This dish is one I usually get from diners in this area, and the Blue Ribbon was the best one I've had in a long time. The pita was warm, soft and fresh. The crispy chicken cutlet was also properly cooked. The ciabatta roll was lightly toasted. The chicken breast was pounded thin, with a light breadcrumb coating, and the chicken was tender as well. Usually cutlets tend to be crunchy at the edges. Not this one. The fries were excellent. They were classic french fries - no potato starch/batter coating, and no added flavors. They were just ld Fashioned French Fries - like they were 40 years ago. Service was surprisingly fast, even though we came at lunchtime rush. Second time we came, it wasn't as impressive. The chicken souvlaki was pressed flat against the griddle, and had a solid brown color on one side, with several small pieces connected it a solid chunk by the griddle. Small pieces don't need to be medium to dark brown. It was tasty flavor, but very dry. I should also mention the souvlaki is served open face, with the l
Frequently asked questions
Where is Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery located?
Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery is at 1801 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304, in Schenectady, New York. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery?
Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery is listed as a diner and is also tagged on Google as american restaurant, diner, italian restaurant.
What are the hours of Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery?
Published hours are Monday: 7 am–9 pm; Tuesday: 7 am–9 pm; Wednesday: 7 am–9 pm; Thursday: 7 am–9 pm; Friday: 7 am–9:30 pm; Saturday: 7 am–9:30 pm; Sunday: 7 am–9 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 7 am–9 pm.
What is the phone number of Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery?
You can call Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery at (518) 393-2600.
How is Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery rated on Google?
Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 3,055 reviews.
Does Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery have a website?
Yes, the website of Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery is restaurant.blueribbonrestaurant.com (linked on this page).