Nestled right at the base of Schenectady’s Jay Street shopping district, Bud’s On Jay Coffee House & Eatery features an extensive coffee menu, including specialty lattes, cold brew, and nitro coffee. Bud’s on Jay also offers a large breakfast and lunch menu, and a separate vegan menu, ensuring there are options for everyone! Bud’s on Jay also has a rewards program. Ask a teammate for details!
Jennifer McAdams
This is my favorite coffee spot in the area. The drinks are always perfect whether you get them hot or iced and they have a lot of different flavors & combinations compared to some of the other places that might only have 4 or 5 flavors to choose from. Their oatmeal raisen cookie was the best I’ve had in a long time. We always have a hard time deciding between the breakfast burritos (get the salsa) or the bagels. Their cream cheese varieties are so good and the bagels are warm and toasted but still so soft. Even when it’s packed, they are still quick getting drinks out.
… moreBilly
My coworkers ordered lunch to celebrate the anniversary of my employment. I ordered The Toby Did it on gluten free bread with chips and a pickle. I did not receive a pickle or onions on my sandwich, they used the smallest ingredients possible for my sandwich, which was dwarfed by the barely toasted bread. The few bites of sandwich that I actually got tasted ok. See photo for more.
… moreStarman4521
The staff are completely incapable of getting a simple order right, i order a plain bagel with lox, lettuce, onions, and mayo. And never once have I had my order taken correctly or made correctly. This last time the order came out as literally lox onions and cream cheese on a bagel. I won’t be shopping here again as apparently they are incapable of making my order correctly.
… moreMark Boucher
Corned beef hash was decent but could stand to be crispy, was a bit mushy. Got bagel for avocado toast so it could survive delivery, but they didn’t toast it. Also it could of used salt. Breakfast burrito was ok, could use some sorta sauce and crispier potatoes.
A couple items were missing, but that could of been the door dashers fault
Coffee was good!
… moreRiclyn Casey
The staff at buds on jay are amazing. They always ask if your allergic to whatever is in the drink. I had one allergic reaction awhile ago to one of there frozen drink because I didnt know they used a stabilizer that has coconut in it.(totally my fault not there’s) I let them know when I went in again and they told me and now they make my frozen drinks with the stabilizer. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is calm and soothing. I would recommend Buds on Jay to anyone that asks for a great coffee shop.
… moreThat Chubby Dude
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!
… moreBen
I got an Iced Latte with Oatmilk and it was pretty good. However, I was in the middle of a conversation when they called my name at the counter. Maybe 60-90 seconds passed when they screamed out “last call for Ben” as if they were going to toss my drink out if I didn’t run to the counter. When I went to pick it up, the entire counter was empty besides my drink and the barista gave me a snide look as if I had broken the law. They need to relax. They’re a cramped coffee shop in Schenectady, not a sought after hot spot in Manhattan.
… moreCJ G
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!
… moreAdam Olendorf
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.
… moreJoe Walkup
Fabulous little breakfast spot on jay street. I got a sausage and egg on a hardroll, all fresh food. Very good. My wife got the humpty dumpy which was eggs and avaxado and such.
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