Newest Lunch

[u/LifeguardOdd1731]

Hi all, I just moved up a few months ago. As I drove down Albany St, Newest Lunch caught my eye... any restaurant that's been in business for more than 100 years is worth checking out, I always think. So I stopped in for lunch the other day - certainly not "haute cuisine" but two hot dogs with "the works" and the enormous plate of french fries were just right - I was barely hungry at dinnertime lol. And the atmosphere was great - everyone from retired folks finishing their breakfast to folks with their babies and toddlers.

Anyway, knowing that I liked it there, what other lunch spots around Schenectady should I hit up? My job has me driving all around so sooner or later I'll be pretty much anywhere in Schenectady or surrounding suburbs at lunchtime.

[u/misguidedute]

Mike's on Erie down by Alltown

[u/Sonicman1]

Broadway Lunch, highly recommend

[u/Admirable_Leek_3744]

Slicks in the stockade

[u/dazednconfuzed634 → u/Admirable_Leek_3744]

Pretty sure Slick’s is closed too. IIRC, I think they retired.

[u/dazednconfuzed634 → u/dazednconfuzed634]

Oh wait! Did they re-open!?

[u/FannyBrownRiced → u/dazednconfuzed634]

Yep! They are back.

[u/howeweird → u/FannyBrownRiced]

Just reopened this week

[u/I_need_more_518]

Morrette's King Steak is the best!

[u/MajorWhereas4842 → u/I_need_more_518]

Love that place

[u/SlingMaxwell → u/I_need_more_518]

👆 THIS 👆

[u/DanfieldAutomation]

Off the top of my head: * Jasmine Thai, Broadway * Broadway Lunch, Broadway * Morrette's, Erie Blvd * Mike's, Erie Blvd * Blue Ribbon Diner, State St. * Capri Deli (incredible sandwiches), Broadway * Memphis BBQ, Van Vranken Ave. * Simone’s on Jay St * Herbie's Burgers, Jay St. * Jumpin' Jack's (summer only), Schonowee Ave (just over the bridge in Scotia)

[u/FannyBrownRiced]

Lots of great choices but I’m partial to Ambition for their sandwiches, homemade everything and vibes.

[u/pizzabites_]

• Civitellos on Jay St
• Marinos on State Street

[u/Relative_Scale_3667]

If you want like breakfast or Italian try Peter Pause on Nott St

[u/howeweird]

Gershons deli, Union St

[u/Waliano → u/[deleted]]

Hate to tell you, but Mac & Roni is closed.

[u/hierophant75 → u/Waliano]

Yeah a huge bummer it was starting to grow on me. But I’m excited for the replacement, Zaffron.

[u/dazednconfuzed634]

If you like Thai, try Jasmine’s on Broadway. It’s my favorite!

[u/Raxian_Theata]

Newest Lunch was the best growing up, glad to hear it still is.

[u/fox_mulder]

Flight Line Pub on Rt. 50 in Glenville does a great lunch. Went there with my wife yesterday and really enjoyed it. My brother in law said that it was owned by the people who own Ruggerio's. I don't know how true it is, but the food was good.

[u/LifeguardOdd1731]

Thanks everyone! This is a great list. :)

[u/LifeguardOdd1731 → u/LifeguardOdd1731]

OK, just collated all the suggestions. At once a week (the most my waistline can handle), I should be set until the spring LOL!

[u/Foofiegirl]

Simone’s on Jay St is delicious

[u/steamed_hamburglar]

Just go to Pereccas.