Buds On Jay

This place peaked my interest because it is always jam packed when I come downtown on Sundays. Yesterday I decided to give it a try and all I can say is wow, I found my new favorite spot in Schenectady!

I had a hard time choosing my Latte because so many sounded so good, but I went with one of their favorites on the chalk sign, the Baklava, YUM!!!! I got a banana muffin to go with it and a breakfast sandwich that had avocado and spring mix, and both were delicious. They told me the muffins are made there and you could tell, fresh and amazing. ♡

While I was waiting for my food (which was not long, surprising with the line).

I heard one of the staff from the kitchen talking with people as she brought their food, and I loved she knew so many people by name.

They obviously have a lot of regulars, and I can see why! The food was excellent and the service and atmosphere felt like being a guest in a friend's home. I'll definitely be back! Great job Bud's on Jay!

- Lauren

Great little spot for coffee & breakfast or lunch!

Really happy to come here, they have a nice cozy spot at the start of Jay St, right across from Johnny’s. Perfect for a quick coffee or bite, or stay and relax and have a seat outside. I didn’t get the coffee this time but the breakfast sandwich was EXCELLENT and the bagel was delicious. Service was top notch, I really can’t wait to come back and try a latte!

This is one cool place where you can sit at any given time and enjoy your food and a great atmosphere around you this was my second time going there with my body and we love Buds on Jay, definitely a place you must check out.

They have a great selection of coffee tea and sandwiches. Gluten-free option as well! My favorite Is the grab and go station sandwiches! They're typically, hot and ready with some variety😉

Continuing my mission on finding great cold brew I ran to Buds On Jay and I'll easily be going back for a good cold brew fix when needed! I also had the Vegan Breakfast Burrito with Seitan and it has me excited to check out the rest of their menu. The location is very convenient and the service was quick & friendly. The place itself has a fun chill vibe and the pet items shelf sold me on wanting to support this local business, I'm ready for my next visit!

Another amazing experience from Buds! Employees and owner are always so kind and helpful. Got The Kirk Caprese and the Scranton Strangler sandwiches, both delicious! Can't wait to come again.

Very good breakfast spot with excellent coffee. This place also sells artists works which is a neat concept. The staff is very friendly and their service is great. I highly recommend this place if you are near.

Was in a hurry.. grabbed my veggie breakfast burrito and off I went. That burrito and coffee combo was great! Small cozy place tucked away in the small street across from the theater

1st time trying this spot. Needed to get breakfast in the heart of downtown Schenectady and they were the ONLY restaurant open to serve in the Jay St. area(Very Reliable). If youre looking for a good breakfast, the Quality is worth the visit. World's best cup of coffee!

My husband went to get us breakfast this morning food was great well seasoned coffee was also good would definitely be eating there again and I would definitely recommend this to family and friends

I placed my first order with Buds on Jay and I'm not disappointed. Large side of poatoe salad with a nice peppery kick. My Lydia chicken sandwich on a croissant hits the hunger spot easily. I asked for the ranch to be on the side and it was. Looking forward to ordering again.

Love this place. The food is fresh, the coffee is fresh, Personnel is there a friendly and inviting

Great food. Friendly helpful staff. Wonderful hot chocolate. Teas coffee food. Pet friendly.

Great coffee and food on Jay street. Good spot for breakfast and lunch, with great options including vegan. The cafe itself needs a little work which is underway.

This is my favorite place for breakfast when we visit the area. Food is great, staff is always friendly, and where else can you enjoy a good cup of coffee while playing Ms. PacMan?

The service was very good, food also was quite satisfactory! Just a bit more added to my serving of home fries would have been good, however, I will go back there again. I have to give it a 5 star overall rating. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Thanks again for good service and tasty food

Nice place for breakfast or lunch, coffee,tea or a bite to eat.
Delicious fudge 😋~n~friendly folks. Root Beer Float Fudge. I've also had the Cream Circle Fudge 💥

A nice place to grab a coffee and chill. Sometimes it can be difficult to get a table if you go during prime hours, but the coffee and food are worth it. Vegetarian friendly menu.

We came to Schenectady for a Union College hockey game and came across Buds on Jay while walking through town. We had breakfast there and all three of us thoroughly enjoyed our food. They have a number of options with a varied combination of ingredients. Everything was fresh, the staff was efficient and friendly and the coffee was wonderful. Highly recommend.

Went here twice on an overnight stay in town - once for just coffee, once for breakfast. It's small and chic and has two tables with playable arcade games built in. The lattes we had were delicious with super smooth espresso. For breakfast we had some of the homemade oatmeal and croissant breakfast sandwiches, both of which we enjoyed. Good vibes, great playlist choices, and fantastic service.