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Best Coffee Shops in Schenectady, New York

top 12 indie spots ranked by nri score. no chains, no filler.

1Take Two Cafe

Take Two Cafe

featured
Schenectady, USA|cafe

state street in schenectady isn't exactly a coffee destination, which makes take two cafe feel like finding twenty dollars in your coat pocket. unexpected and…

4.8(191)
nri score78
2

Arthur's Market

verified
Schenectady, USA|cafe
4.7(323)
local cred72%
nri score64
3

Lorenzo's Cafe

verified
Schenectady, USA|cafe
4.4(594)
local cred81%
nri score63

Moon and River Cafe

verified
Schenectady, USA|cafe

slow saturday mornings on south ferry street have a particular rhythm, and moon and river cafe fits into it without forcing anything. schenectady's downtown…

4.3(225)
nri score63

Civitello's

verified
Schenectady, USA|cafe
4.7(306)
local cred72%
nri score57

Cafe Coffee Deli and Convenience Store

verified
Schenectady, USA|cafe

cafe coffee deli and convenience store does the hybrid well, which most places fumble badly. the idea of combining specialty coffee with a deli and…

4.4(62)
nri score53

Novel BIBLIO•BREW

verified
Schenectady, USA|cafe
4.9(76)
nri score50

Buds On Jay

claimed
Schenectady, USA|cafe
4.5(147)
nri score49

Saratoga Coffee Traders

claimed
Schenectady, USA|cafe
4.8(15)
nri score47

Storied Coffee & Milk Teas

claimed
Schenectady, USA|cafe
5(6)
nri score43

Graham’s Coffee Parlor

claimed
Schenectady, USA|cafe
5(2)
nri score30

Bushy Tailed Coffee Company

basic
Schenectady, USA|cafe
3(1)
nri score28
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faq

what is the best cafe in Schenectady?

Take Two Cafe is the top-ranked cafe in Schenectady, scoring 78/100 on the natural ranking index. it is ranked on review quality, local credibility, and web presence, with chains excluded.

how many specialty coffee shops are in Schenectady?

12 independent specialty coffee shops in Schenectady, all ranked by the natural ranking index. chains are excluded by default.

where do locals get coffee in Schenectady?

Lorenzo's Cafe draws the highest share of local regulars in Schenectady, with a local-credibility score of 81/100, the proportion of reviewers who live in town rather than visiting as tourists.

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