Moon and River Cafe

Nick S 5 months ago

Food was delicious and super affordable. The Cafe itself is super cool, the art, decor, vibe are all immaculate. Staff was super friendly, and a customer came in and started playing a piano they have and was shockingly good

Lukas Paro 5 months ago

Don’t miss this it’s a gem!!! The mine has so much you will never be dissatisfied. The prices are super low and the offerings are so complete no one wouldn’t find something to eat. The atmosphere is calming and relaxing, kid friendly. Cash only but the atmosphere fee is 3$ it’s very fair. They have wonderful local performers stop in and they have an event cleanser each month for the times. Seriously take it from a local that discovered this place in 2026. It’s soooooooooo goood I feel bad I missed the years before now

Gracie Patten a year ago

an eclectic vegetarian cafe run by the owner. we arrived just as he was opening the cafe, and he made us a ciabatta sandwich and a veggie tofu scramble. he was also able to make and wrap up some sandwiches for us for our train. the prices are very affordable and the food is good! be advised that this place is cash only, but there is an ATM.

Jennifer Wulfe a year ago

So friendly and so much to look at! A very eclectic place with all kinds of art and games and posters and little things to find. Our order was taken by the very friendly owner who also did all the cooking. The food was really tasty, spiced perfectly, and vegan or whatever level of vegetarian or not that you prefer. I had eggs while my boyfriend had a chickpea egg substitute that was pretty good (we are not vegan so it was a new thing for us to try). There was live music and the people were very friendly and sang songs we could sing along with. It is not a spic-and-span modern restaurant. You will feel transported to a different time. I will also say that I have a very delicate constitution, and I did find eating here. It was a lovely experience to wrap up our time in Schenectady.

N. “Aniel” Galloway 3 years ago

19 years, that's how long the Moon and River Cafe has been gracing Schenectady and I never knew it. With the most affordable food in the capital district, one of the most personable and unique owners, an array of live music and a wonderful local clientele I'm almost scared to let others know about this diamond in the rough out of fear it becomes overcrowded. But alas, everyone deserves to eat off the largest vegetarian and vegan menu in the capital district. Good home cooked food. Good home cooked atmosphere. Edit, I went the day following my initial review, so yesterday... and plan to go again today. I look forward to exploring the menu and trying all the enchanting dishes they have.