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Off-Campus Dining:

B-

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Quick Stats

Best Pizza

  • I Love New York Pizza

Best Breakfast

  • The Glenville Queen

Best Asian

  • Golden Phoenix

Best Healthy

  • Sushi Art

Best Wings

  • The Fireside

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • The Van Dyck

College Prowler Take

Off-campus restaurants are there—you just have to know where to look. Knowledge of the non-Union eateries comes with experience and an intense desire to escape the monotony of Dutch and Upperclass dining halls. Having a car is a plus when it comes to eating out, but places like Ambition, Peter Pause, the Van Dyck, and Pinhead Susan’s are within walking distance. For the most part, Union’s surrounding area provides at least a dozen excellent options for eating elsewhere.

If you are willing to travel a little farther for your food, you can head over to Saratoga or Albany where there are tons of wonderful little gems that can fill your tummy. You may have to borrow a friend’s car or wait until you can have your own on campus (freshmen are not allowed cars) to get to some of the most scrumptious places around Schenectady, Latham, and Albany. It really isn’t that big of a deal because you can always find something.

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Anonymous says:

There are some nice restaurants...

There are some nice restaurants off campus—there are a lot of good Italian places. Ambition is a place on Jay Street that has really good sandwiches and a really nice atmosphere. There is definitely plenty of good food off campus.

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Anonymous says:

Within walking distance there are...

Within walking distance there are places like Ambition Café, and for those with other means of transportation or more ambition to walk further, a McDonald’s, as well as more classy restaurants are down Union Street.

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Anonymous says:

There are a plethora of...

There are a plethora of restaurants off campus. Peter Pause is great for your classic Italian breakfast and lunch. The tuna melts are to die for and the McBruno is amazing. Mari’s is great for Japanese and Hiro’s is, too, though a little farther away. Pinhead Susan’s is a favorite around here, although the service is slow.

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Anonymous says:

There are many great restaurants...

There are many great restaurants within 15 minutes of campus, and in Schenectady as well. My personal favorites include Ambition Café, Garcia’s, and Scotti’s.

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Anonymous says:

Scotti’s is a delicious little...

Scotti’s is a delicious little Italian restaurant off campus. The Van Dyck has a great atmosphere, but not wonderful service, and it is very close to campus.

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Facts

Student Favorites

  • Ambition Café
  • Pinhead Susan's

Other Places to Check Out

  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Garcia's
  • Hiro's
  • Homestyle
  • Luigi's
  • Macaroni Grill
  • McDonald's
  • Melting Pot
  • P.F. Chang's
  • Red Lobster

24-Hour Dining

  • None

Grocery Stores

Earthly Delights Natural Foods
162 Jay St.
(518) 372-7580

Hannaford Supermarkets
579 Troy Schenectady Rd., Latham
(518) 782-1750

Mohawk Grocery and Deli
575 Nott St.
(518) 393-6859

Price Chopper
1640 Eastern Pkwy.
(518) 372-6553

Restaurant Listing

Ambition Café
Coffeehouse, bistro
154 Jay St.
(518) 382-9277
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Bangkok Bistro
Thai
268 State St.
(518) 374-2806
www.bangkokthai.com
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 12 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.

Cornell's Italian Restaurant
Italian
39 N. Jay St.
(518) 370-3825
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
1614 Central Ave., Albany
(518) 456-4116
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.

Golden Phoenix (Go Pho)
Chinese, Japanese, American, Mongolian
2309 Nott St.
(518) 344-7518
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

I Love New York Pizza
Pizza, subs
1705 Union St.
(518) 346-7272
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

John Riccitello Restaurant
Italian
1687 Foster Ave.
(518) 374-1574
Price: $15-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 12 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.

Lorenzo's
Italian
1733 Van Vranken
(518) 370-5455
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Mari's Japanese Cuisine
Sushi
2049 Van Vranken
(518) 381-4881
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Moon & River
Coffeehouse, vegetarian, American
115 S. Ferry St.
(518) 382-1938
Price: $15-$20
Hours: Daily 4 p.m.–11 p.m.

Morrette's King Steak House Inc.
American
1126 Erie Blvd.
(518) 370-0555
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
178 Wolf Rd.
Albany
(518) 458-8676
www.olivegarden.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Peter Pause
Italian
535 Nott St.
(518) 382-9278
www.peterpause.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–2 p.m.

Pinhead Susan's
American pub
38-40 N. Broadway
(518) 346-6431
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

Scotti's
Italian
1730 Union St.
(518) 393-7440
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 4 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Sushi Art
Sushi
2025 State St.
(518) 388-8600
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

The Fireside
American
1631 Eastern Pkwy.
(518) 382-1616
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–12 a.m.

The Glenville Queen
American diner
210 Saratoga Rd., Glenville
(518) 399-3244
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

The Stockade Inn
Upscale American
1 N. Church St.
(518) 346-3400
Price: $15-$40
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Van Dyck
Upscale barbeque
237 Union St.
(518) 381-1111
Price: $15-$30
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 4:30 p.m.–12 a.m.

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