Bud’s on the Hudson

Cool new spot, everyone working was friendly and our coffee and breakfast was quite good. Location was really convenient to hop off our normal route if we were in a rush, today we planned to eat in and found a cozy table tucked in the back. Awesome to know this locally owned small business is right around the corner, might just have to add this stop to my morning routine. So far so good, looking forward to stopping by and seeing what they can do for lunch.

Update: I went back and had a Nitro Cold Brew and Sean's Vegan Special breakfast sandwich and it's ridiculous how good the food and drinks are here! Plus, to no surprise, the service was again a highlight of the visit - everyone seems genuinely nice and you can't go wrong when you get service with a smile!

I'm ready for my next visit back!

Older: I've been to Bud's on Jay in Schenectady a number of times when I go to the Green Market, as soon as I heard Bud's on the Hudson opened nearby I went running as soon as I clocked out of work. The cold brew here is one of my top cold brews around, so they already have me as a repeat customer for that alone - now bring their food and atmosphere into consideration and I'm sold! The food is incredible, and a decent amount of vegetarian/vegan options, on this trip I had The Vegan Holland and side of Bud's Spuds Home Fries the quality is just as on point as on Jay! I also tried the Arnold Palmer this time around and it was pretty good, definitely more on the sweet side for me but it was refreshing and will be ordered again!

This place is larger than Jay Street and they serve alcohol, and they have a bunch of tabletop games to pass the time while you enjoy yourself. As for the staff, they were incredibly friendly and personable, they definitely created an environment that makes me excited to make this a frequent stop for me - which is my experience at the other location and further cements the culture that they create. I see myself making lots of detours, and excuses for those detours, just because I know I will not be disappointed here!

I made myself hungry writing this so I'll probably end up there again today!

Great location, easy to get to, ample parking, and nice views of the water around it!

P.S. the customers had it right, Team Luigi all the way!

Now this is what I’m talking about!! Thank you Jack and the staff for an amazing meal! I honestly thought a bit of bitterness was going to happen but not even a little, just very humble staff. I will be coming back and the food is so much better. Thank you again Jack for resolving this so quickly and with so much professionalism!

I was so excited to see such an extensive vegan menu. So I ended up ordering 2 meals. Such good food.
I inhaled it!

Always excited to have another place with vegan options in the area! Staff were super friendly as expected! I've gone to the Schenectady location in the past & staff there are always kind as well. Had an iced chai, vegan buffalo chicken wrap w/ vegan mac salad plus the vegan plate to go. The food was seasoned well, chai was perfect, and the house made seitan was PHENOMENAL! Can't wait to go back!

Excellent food and excellent service. Samantha is always kind and considerate. They have a huge menu and everything on the menu is reasonably priced. Can’t wait to try lunch

Love the BLT! It’s always so clean and beautiful in here. Staff is super friendly and always greets every when they walk in the door. They have cute little pac man video game tables in here so it’s definitely kid friendly.

Fun comic book and arcade themed cafe with a great selection of in-house roasted coffee and breakfast and lunch menu. I got The Farm salad and the portion was very large and the quality was excellent.

Our new obsession! My husband & I discovered this coffee shop last week and we are hooked! Best coffee around, fresh delicious food and friendly staff and easy parking! I’m so glad we found this gem!

Absolutely phenomenal. I can now say a bacon egg and cheese left me speechless. This place is so good and worth every penny. Every thing is so delicious and so fresh!! Loving their extensive vegan menu as well.