Vegan
American
Take-out
Bakery
Breakfast
Vegan cafe opened May '21 serving breakfast and lunch. Offers a variety of breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, bagels, sandwiches and burgers along with a selection of freshly baked goods. NOTE: No restroom available for customers. If the pizzeria next door is open, they will let you use theirs. Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.
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433 State St (at Jay street), Schenectady, New York, USA, 12305
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 04 Jan 2023 by creativegan
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Added by notEvenVegan on 20 May 2021
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60 Reviews
First Review by notEvenVegan
devydev
Points +18
Take Two rules!😄 - Edit
This is one of my fav vegan spots anywhere.
Read moreThe Reuben and the Breakfast Crane are my goto's. Always friendly vibes there and the coffee is great too!
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TheVeganPigeonXVX
Points +573
Best in the area. - Edit
I’ve lived in Schenectady my whole life and the last thing I ever would have imagined was us getting our own vegan cafe. Not only is it a vegan cafe in an unlikely city, though, it’s honestly one of the best vegan cafes in the country, and I’ve been everywhere. Their Night Out breakfast sandwich in and of itself sets it apart from other places I’ve eaten at.
Read moreI’ve explored pretty much the entire menu at this point and nothing on it is a dud. It helps that they continue to collaborate with other local vegan vendors like Halo Foods (various meats) and Strawberry Snail (weekly doughnuts), really forging a tight community of local DIY vegan food producers.
Chelsea, the owner, is quite literally the vegan queen of Schenectady, and she knows exactly what the people want even if they haven’t thought of it yet. She really puts her heart and soul into the place and you can taste it, but her overall presence makes the cafe feel like more than just a place to buy an oat milk latte.
The space itself is small, but very cute, and there’s outdoor seating, too. No bathroom (it’s not their fault!), which everyone inevitably complains about, but you can run across the street to Proctors if you need it so bad.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-26
Pros: Cute and cozy space, Owner is vegan queen of Schenectady, Nearly everything can be made into a crunchwrap
Cons: No bathroom, Wish they were open later/forever
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ciscofresco
Points +38
Great little date spot - Edit
1)Great customer service
Read more2)Fresh pastries
3)Awesome matcha lattes
4) great for dates
Pros: Mac & cheese is fire , Matcha lattes go hard, Rye bread & chickpea sandwich 🔥
Cons: Limited seating at times
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audreyc
Points +1105
Friendly vegan place for breakfast or lunch - Edit
The owner and the folks who work there are so kind and friendly, and their service goes above and beyond. The menu has a nice variety of breakfast and lunch items like sandwiches, wraps, burgers, bagels, and omelettes. (They're not open at dinnertime.) They often have delicious specials as well. They have a good selection of hot and cold drinks, including non-coffee items like Arnold Palmers and smoothies.
Read morePros: Friendly, Variety of menu items, Indoor & outdoor seating
Cons: No public restroom
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CaseyB
Points +62
Fresh and delicious! - Edit
Loved the vibe of the place. Food was super flavorful, fresh and delicious. The crunch on my sourdough was spot on. Would absolutely recommend this place.
Read morePros: Flavorful food, Cute environment , Kind staff
Cons: No public bathroom
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veganfoodeater
Points +56
So good! - Edit
Had the breakfast burrito minus the Tortilla, and can't wait to try everything else. Amazing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-14
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vriley24
Points +18
1st time customer turned lifetime customer. - Edit
My first time there. I had the tuna with a side of Mac n cheese and washed it down with an iced Chai. Everything was sooo good.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Customer service , Delicious food
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JasonManias
Points +1397
Tons of great options - Edit
I’ve gotten several things off the menu now, all of which have been outstanding. But the Nutter Butter dessert was one of the best things I’ve ever had 🤤
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-15
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creativegan
Points +1093
Super Fantastic! - Edit
I had been to Square One, the previous iteration of the café, but wasn’t able to get to Schenectady until now. So glad I made it! I had a soy latte, the pastrami brekkie sandwich, and a currant scone—all scrumptious! I would get the sandwich without mustard next time, just personal preference. The scone was light and crumbly, perfect. I’m taking home a piece of nutter butter cheesecake. I’ll let you know how it is! #Veganuary
Read moreIT WAS FANTABULOUS!
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-04
Pros: All vegan, Excellent quality, Lovely staff
Cons: An hour from my house :(
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ginahimes
Points +42
Great breakfast and lunch - Edit
Take Two Cafe breakfast and lunch options are available all day. The portions are generous enough to split (and I have a healthy appetite) with great side options and specials. My non vegan friends enjoy eating here. It has been a reliable place to eat prior to attending Proctor's matinee shows. #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Take out, Reasonably priced
Cons: Limited seating
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OpheodrysAllison
Points +277
Great taste and great value - Edit
We stopped in while on a road trip and were very impressed. We ordered the Breakfast Crane and the Triple Decker Club, and both were delicious! The portions were very generous. The salsa with the breakfast crane was very tasty. The triple decker club was a great sandwich. We ordered online and the pick up was easy.
Read morePros: Great portion size and flavors, Easy online ordering
Cons: None
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Smolinski
Points +218
100% vegan breakfast & lunch - Edit
100% vegan restaurant serving both breakfast and lunch. I had a great breakfast here. See pictures for mouthwatering and available options.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Delicious , Friendly stuff
Cons: No dinner
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AliO
Points +16
Amazing! - Edit
Took my non-vegan boyfriend he got the Rueben and he didn’t realize it wasn’t vegan. I had the curry chick peas on sourdough. Yum! Can’t wait to try something else. Oh and don’t skip the dessert.
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StingRae
Points +46
I would move here just to go to this cafe - Edit
Some of the best vegan food I've ever had. I don't know if the limited seating is a NY thing but if you have a party of more than two you'll have to scoot some chairs around, no biggie though.
Read moreOne day I had the pigs in a sleeping bag and the next day I had the mushroom melt burger, everything was so good. I think the Mac could use some seasoning. Don't skip dessert!
Pros: Amazing food, Friendly staff
Cons: Limited seating available
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ellen.montague
Points +450
Amazing as Always!!! - Edit
Always great food, great atmosphere.
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veganjay
Points +307
Excellent vegan food - Edit
The place is easy to find, right across the street from Proctor's theater. We had the Crane (a cross between a burrito and panini) and the Tempeh Reuben, with sides of buffalo mac/cheese and chipotle potato salad. Everything was delicious. The owner was very friendly, and the place was very comfortable. For dessert to-go, we got a cookie-dough bar, which was amazing. Definitely recommend this place.
Read morePros: All vegan, Unique desserts, Plenty of options
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KaitlynnGill
Points +1639
Adorable! - Edit
I only got an iced chai and brownie but both were delicious! The staff was so nice and the portions looked big and the menu looks amazing! Can’t wait to come back!
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toddjwest
Points +48
Amazing food - Edit
Great breakfast and lunch. Very good coffee and the staff was so nice. And delicious cookies. Menu had so many options. Can’t wait to go again.
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Mrmarshall591
Points +72
Delicious and Close to Home! - Edit
I still have much to try on their menu, but I have loved much of what I ate there so far especially the breakfast crane and the peanut butter cheesecake!!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Completely vegan, All day breakfast and lunch
Cons: No dinner hours, No restroom, Sometimes slow service
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LucySharon
Points +574
Delicious - Edit
Great coffee. Yummy Mac and cheese, and the caprese sandwich was perfectly delicious.
Read morePros: Many Amazing options, Delicious food, Cute decor and good atmosphere
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vwx
Points +97
Can't wait to go back - Edit
Got takeout from Take Two with some omnivore family members and we all loved the food. We had a Buffalo Mac Wrap, Jack Ass, and two different Cranes. Also got some desserts that were pretty good, but the sandwiches and wraps were especially delicious. Don't miss this place if you're in the area.
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tfish
Points +4405
Best mac wrap I’ve ever had - Edit
I’ve been vegan in the NYC area for a few years now, so I’m no stranger to good vegan restaurants. This one ranks right up there, and would be right at home (and probably a bit more expensive) in the heart of Brooklyn.
Read moreSquare One was amazing & I was sorry I only got to try it a couple times before it disappeared. So pleased that it’s back in this form! I’m gonna eat every item on the menu in the next year.
The vegan mac is the best I’ve had anywhere, and I’ve tried it all around the country. I don’t think it’s just great by vegan standards, either … send this any meat eater’s way and tell me they’re not impressed.
In short: go get lunch here ASAP!
Pros: So good, Fully vegan place in Schenectady NY (‽)
Cons: Not open during dinner hours
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kbw5044
Points +1242
Delicious - Edit
Every time I go I try something new and I have yet to be disappointed. I even took some meateaters here and they thought it was great! I only wish they had longer hours!
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of options
Cons: No customer bathroom, Parking can tricky
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Momonieee
Points +109
Delicious - Edit
I drove almost 2 hours to try this place. I had the Buffalo Mac Crunchwrap was so good, as well as the potato salad and I usually hate vegan Mayo. But this [censored] was bomb! Brownie was good but too rich for me.
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SydneyRodman
Points +557
great taste - Edit
the southwest omelet and mac wrap were amazing!
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BenHeiskell
Points +27
Delicious - Edit
Loved the breakfast burrito here.
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MartieKapua
Points +20
Great Food But….. - Edit
The food is amazing! But they get most of their items from Joey Berben. I can’t support a business that condones abuse culture! So sad 😞
Read morePros: Good food , Friendly staff
Cons: Supports abuse , Wait time
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