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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53 Reviews

First Review by notEvenVegan

JasonManias

Points +1393

Vegan
24 May 2023

Tons of great options

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 🤤

Updated from previous review on 2021-06-15

creativegan

Points +1070

Vegan
16 Apr 2023

Super Fantastic!

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

IT WAS FANTABULOUS!

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-04

Pros: All vegan, Excellent quality, Lovely staff

Cons: An hour from my house :(

ginahimes

Points +42

Vegan
11 Jan 2023

Great breakfast and lunch

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

Pros: All vegan menu, Take out, Reasonably priced

Cons: Limited seating

OpheodrysAllison

Points +277

Vegan
19 Dec 2022

Great taste and great value

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.

Pros: Great portion size and flavors, Easy online ordering

Cons: None

Smolinski

Points +210

Vegan
04 Nov 2022

100% vegan breakfast & lunch

100% vegan restaurant serving both breakfast and lunch. I had a great breakfast here. See pictures for mouthwatering and available options.

Pros: 100% vegan, Delicious , Friendly stuff

Cons: No dinner

AliO

Points +16

Vegan
29 Oct 2022

Amazing!

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.

StingRae

Points +46

Vegetarian
07 Sep 2022

I would move here just to go to this cafe

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.
One 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

ellen.montague

Points +430

Vegan
07 Aug 2022

Amazing as Always!!!

Always great food, great atmosphere.

veganjay

Points +291

Vegan
06 Jul 2022

Excellent vegan food

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.

Pros: All vegan, Unique desserts, Plenty of options

KaitlynnGill

Points +1582

Vegan
01 May 2022

Adorable!

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!

toddjwest

Points +48

Vegan
27 Apr 2022

Amazing food

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.

Mrmarshall591

Points +72

Vegetarian
20 Oct 2021

Delicious and Close to Home!

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!!

Pros: Delicious food, Completely vegan, All day breakfast and lunch

Cons: No dinner hours, No restroom, Sometimes slow service

LucySharon

Points +513

Vegan
28 Sep 2021

Delicious

Great coffee. Yummy Mac and cheese, and the caprese sandwich was perfectly delicious.

Pros: Many Amazing options, Delicious food, Cute decor and good atmosphere

vwx

Points +95

Vegan
12 Sep 2021

Can't wait to go back

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.

tfish

Points +3847

Vegan
08 Sep 2021

Best mac wrap I’ve ever had

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.

Square 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

kbw5044

Points +1242

Vegan
06 Sep 2021

Delicious

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!

Pros: All vegan, Lots of options

Cons: No customer bathroom, Parking can tricky

Momonieee

Points +109

Vegan
10 Aug 2021

Delicious

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.

SydneyRodman

Points +557

Vegan
19 Jul 2021

great taste

the southwest omelet and mac wrap were amazing!

BenHeiskell

Points +19

Vegan
17 Jul 2021

Delicious

Loved the breakfast burrito here.

MartieKapua

Points +20

Vegan
20 Jun 2021

Great Food But…..

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 😞

Pros: Good food , Friendly staff

Cons: Supports abuse , Wait time

nyyanks224

Points +637

Vegan
20 Jun 2021

Innovative Reuben

I stopped at Take Two as I was on a drive on I-90. It was a relatively easy and quick detour to get some food in the middle of the longer drive.

I ordered the Reuben with Chipotle Potato Salad. The Reuben had a barbeque flavor to it that was unique and delicious. The Chipotle Potato Salad was DELICIOUS.

I also got a chocolate chip cookie and a ginger molasses cookie. They were priced the same even though the chocolate chip cookie was substantially larger. The ginger molasses cookie was only so-so, but the chocolate chip cookie was great.

This restaurant does not have restrooms available for customers, which I thought was a pretty significant downside, and is why I am not giving them five stars. Even if one had been available in the building, that would have been fine. But there aren't any.

Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff

Cons: No restrooms available for customers

debizg

Points +237

Vegan
30 May 2021

We had the BEST lunch here!

Generous portions and outstanding flavors. All
Four of us were completely happy with apps to entrees to desserts!

kennydnash

Points +150

Vegan
23 May 2021

Take two - from the ashes!

This place kicks ass! Old favorite Square One is back with some awesome new options. All vegan and all delicious. The Buffalo Mac wrap is out of this world.

Pros: Food quality, Variety, Baked goods and coffee bar too

RebeccaSullivan

Points +5345

Vegan
23 May 2021

Outstanding Food

Wow! Went here for a late breakfast/early lunch and got a variety of foods. We had an everything bagel with cream cheese, a bacon egg and cheese on a plain bagel, the Breakfast Crane, the Original Crane with Mac n cheese, the Reuben with potato salad, chocolate chip cookies, and the pistachio biscotti. Everything was so delicious and my favorites were definitely the original crane (a crunch wrap supreme) and the Reuben. The chocolate chip cookies were the best I’ve ever had. I wouldn’t bother getting the Mac n cheese or potato salad again as I didn’t find either to have much flavor, but everything else was incredible. Can’t wait to come back here next time I’m in the area!

the_vegan_outfitter

Points +29

Vegan
20 May 2021

Awesome 100% vegan restaurant/cafe in Schenectady, NY

Everything about Take Two Cafe is wonderful, from the cozy, warm ambiance to the mouthwatering 100% vegan food. The best indicator of their awesomeness is the fact that they had to close early on their first day in business because they were sold out of everything! The owner, Chelsea, is friendly and highly approachable. I can't say enough good things about this place. Go there! Now!

Pros: Great food, Great ambiance, Outdoor seating available

Cons: No cons. Maybe that's a pro!

notEvenVegan

Points +80

Vegan
19 May 2021

Welcome back!

Go too vegan restaurant in Schenectady!! Everything on the menu is excellent so if ur having trouble deciding the lox bagel, cheddar biscuits, and the Big Mac crâne are my favorites. So glad take two is open again!

Pros: It’s a vibe, They have omelettes , You’ll love it




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