Guidebook for Saratoga Springs

Lezlie
Guidebook for Saratoga Springs

Food Scene

Just 10 minutes out of town, fun, casual drive-in for burgers, hot dogs, fries and milkshakes! You can also get a garden burger & sweet potato fries!
8 habitants recommandent
Farmer's Daughters' Drive In
882 NY-29
8 habitants recommandent
Just 10 minutes out of town, fun, casual drive-in for burgers, hot dogs, fries and milkshakes! You can also get a garden burger & sweet potato fries!
Indian food just around the corner - what's not to love!? Sometimes I'll drop by for a Mango Lassi-fix.
21 habitants recommandent
Little India
60 Court St
21 habitants recommandent
Indian food just around the corner - what's not to love!? Sometimes I'll drop by for a Mango Lassi-fix.
This "conscious" breakfast eatery is owned by my friend Nancy Holzman ... amazing farm2table breakfast food -- Good Morning donates a percentage of each order to a range of charities.
Good Morning Café
2100 Doubleday Ave
This "conscious" breakfast eatery is owned by my friend Nancy Holzman ... amazing farm2table breakfast food -- Good Morning donates a percentage of each order to a range of charities.
Smaller, quieter coffee shop. Fair-trade & organic focus and locally-owned.
22 habitants recommandent
Saratoga Coffee Traders
447 Broadway
22 habitants recommandent
Smaller, quieter coffee shop. Fair-trade & organic focus and locally-owned.
Pizza & wings in the 'hood! Plus homemade soups and salads .... What could be easier?
24 habitants recommandent
Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria
132 Spring St
24 habitants recommandent
Pizza & wings in the 'hood! Plus homemade soups and salads .... What could be easier?
Wonderful array of tapas-style dishes - funky urban bistro feel.
48 habitants recommandent
Boca Bistro
384 Broadway
48 habitants recommandent
Wonderful array of tapas-style dishes - funky urban bistro feel.
It's so wonderful to have a sushi restaurant we can walk to! I'm very partial to their Rama Garden dish with peanut sauce. ("PhilaFusion", the sister restaurant next door, is more "soho" eclectic.)
26 habitants recommandent
Sushi Thai Garden
44 Phila St
26 habitants recommandent
It's so wonderful to have a sushi restaurant we can walk to! I'm very partial to their Rama Garden dish with peanut sauce. ("PhilaFusion", the sister restaurant next door, is more "soho" eclectic.)
Owned and operated by Mexicans, we enjoy the food and the welcoming environment -- of course, margaritas and shots of tequila add to the vibe!
17 habitants recommandent
El Mexicano Restaurant
208 S Broadway
17 habitants recommandent
Owned and operated by Mexicans, we enjoy the food and the welcoming environment -- of course, margaritas and shots of tequila add to the vibe!
Good, basic breakfast food. Homemade jams!
25 habitants recommandent
Country Corner Cafe
25 Church St
25 habitants recommandent
Good, basic breakfast food. Homemade jams!
Upscale European-style bakery with some soups, etc. Lovely atmosphere.
66 habitants recommandent
Mrs. London's Bakery
464 Broadway
66 habitants recommandent
Upscale European-style bakery with some soups, etc. Lovely atmosphere.
Locally owned and newly opened, this sweet cafe offers an "artisan" breakfast & lunch menu. (Plus gluten free options!)
56 habitants recommandent
Sweet Mimi's Café & Bakery
47 Phila St
56 habitants recommandent
Locally owned and newly opened, this sweet cafe offers an "artisan" breakfast & lunch menu. (Plus gluten free options!)
This locally owned bakery & small cafe is now run by the second generation of the clan! Offers baked goods, soups & salads made on the premises. (Gluten free options available - usually.)
23 habitants recommandent
The Bread Basket Bakery
65 Spring St
23 habitants recommandent
This locally owned bakery & small cafe is now run by the second generation of the clan! Offers baked goods, soups & salads made on the premises. (Gluten free options available - usually.)
The new "hot" spot for coffee in the oh-so "uptown" Franklin Square zone!
14 habitants recommandent
Spot Coffee
55 Railroad Pl
14 habitants recommandent
The new "hot" spot for coffee in the oh-so "uptown" Franklin Square zone!
Excellent soups, delightful salads, artisan paninis -- in a beautiful & creatively charming atmosphere with lots of light. (I love "doing lunch" here!)
23 habitants recommandent
Scallions
44 Lake Ave
23 habitants recommandent
Excellent soups, delightful salads, artisan paninis -- in a beautiful & creatively charming atmosphere with lots of light. (I love "doing lunch" here!)
Delightful crepes & exceptional pommes frites ... need I say more?! (Gluten-free menu, 2!)
13 habitants recommandent
Ravenous
21 Phila St
13 habitants recommandent
Delightful crepes & exceptional pommes frites ... need I say more?! (Gluten-free menu, 2!)
Interesting mix of Asian cuisines, with wonderful round, red banquettes - generally fairly quiet.
Izumi Sushi
63 Putnam St
Interesting mix of Asian cuisines, with wonderful round, red banquettes - generally fairly quiet.
Eclectic, creative menu ... love their wild mushroom & black rice risotto! Wonderful place to experiment with new flavors!
12 habitants recommandent
Duo Japanese Cuisine & Hibachi
175 S Broadway
12 habitants recommandent
Eclectic, creative menu ... love their wild mushroom & black rice risotto! Wonderful place to experiment with new flavors!
Fairly new to Saratoga, has already gained a good reputation, pairing Belgium beer with mussels, et al.
8 habitants recommandent
The Merry Monk
84 Henry St
8 habitants recommandent
Fairly new to Saratoga, has already gained a good reputation, pairing Belgium beer with mussels, et al.
uthentic Louisiana & Southern cooking -- fried chicken, collard greens, andouille sausage & red beans ... total atmosphere, amazing food. Hattie originally opened her restaurant in 1938!
53 habitants recommandent
Hattie's
45 Phila St
53 habitants recommandent
uthentic Louisiana & Southern cooking -- fried chicken, collard greens, andouille sausage & red beans ... total atmosphere, amazing food. Hattie originally opened her restaurant in 1938!

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighborhood ease, great beer on tap, I love their roasted brussels sprouts! (Who knew?!)
19 habitants recommandent
The Brook Tavern
139 Union Ave
19 habitants recommandent
Neighborhood ease, great beer on tap, I love their roasted brussels sprouts! (Who knew?!)
Locally-owned, locally-brewed...these Brothers offer up a great array of on-tap beers & an eclectic menu, incl. an awesome mac-n-cheese and GF sandwich options. Rich's all-around fave, all the time!
170 habitants recommandent
Druthers Brewing Company
381 Broadway
170 habitants recommandent
Locally-owned, locally-brewed...these Brothers offer up a great array of on-tap beers & an eclectic menu, incl. an awesome mac-n-cheese and GF sandwich options. Rich's all-around fave, all the time!
Where I go when I need to feel like a sane & grounded adult ... elegant, quieter environment (conversation easier earlier in evening). Delicious warmed nuts and olives!
21 habitants recommandent
The Wine Bar
417 Broadway
21 habitants recommandent
Where I go when I need to feel like a sane & grounded adult ... elegant, quieter environment (conversation easier earlier in evening). Delicious warmed nuts and olives!
Good brew, good pub food, good local hang-out.
80 habitants recommandent
The Local - Pub & Teahouse
142 Grand Ave
80 habitants recommandent
Good brew, good pub food, good local hang-out.
Considered a very good neighborhood bar & restaurant, serving only handcrafted beers, artisan cheeses and farm-fresh food. Very fun atmosphere!
59 habitants recommandent
Henry Street Taproom
86 Henry St
59 habitants recommandent
Considered a very good neighborhood bar & restaurant, serving only handcrafted beers, artisan cheeses and farm-fresh food. Very fun atmosphere!
A legendary Saratoga tradition! Voted 3rd Best Irish Brew Pub world-wide! Over 25 brews on tap ... and one of the best places to take in live music!
18 habitants recommandent
The Parting Glass
40 42Lake Avenue
18 habitants recommandent
A legendary Saratoga tradition! Voted 3rd Best Irish Brew Pub world-wide! Over 25 brews on tap ... and one of the best places to take in live music!

Everything Else

Our public library is a lovely place to sit and work or take in a new book.
10 habitants recommandent
Saratoga Springs Public Library
49 Henry St
10 habitants recommandent
Our public library is a lovely place to sit and work or take in a new book.
Just in case!
13 habitants recommandent
CVS
34 Congress St
13 habitants recommandent
Just in case!

Shopping

My friend Heid Westi owns this beautiful upscale women's shop on Broadway -- with her creative flair and sense of style, well worth stopping in to try on a few things!
8 habitants recommandent
Lifestyles of Saratoga
436 Broadway
8 habitants recommandent
My friend Heid Westi owns this beautiful upscale women's shop on Broadway -- with her creative flair and sense of style, well worth stopping in to try on a few things!
Saratoga has a bookstore once again!! Do stop in -- such a lovely store and environment. Check out their shelf of local authors while you're at it.
30 habitants recommandent
Northshire Bookstore
424 Broadway
30 habitants recommandent
Saratoga has a bookstore once again!! Do stop in -- such a lovely store and environment. Check out their shelf of local authors while you're at it.
THE locally-owned coffee shop ... you'll bump into everyone here! Bagels and soups, as well.
95 habitants recommandent
Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Tea
402 Broadway
95 habitants recommandent
THE locally-owned coffee shop ... you'll bump into everyone here! Bagels and soups, as well.
Rare, used, & out-of-print books ... with room-upon-room to explore under the old Saratoga Bank. Wonderful place to "lose yourself" for a bit!
6 habitants recommandent
Lyrical Ballad Bookstore
7 Phila St
6 habitants recommandent
Rare, used, & out-of-print books ... with room-upon-room to explore under the old Saratoga Bank. Wonderful place to "lose yourself" for a bit!

Entertainment & Activities

Are you kidding?!? Ice cream at its creative best! One of the first original B&J's, located across from Congress Park in a converted gas station building. Brings out the "kid" in everyone!
19 habitants recommandent
Ben & Jerry’s
34 Phila St
19 habitants recommandent
Are you kidding?!? Ice cream at its creative best! One of the first original B&J's, located across from Congress Park in a converted gas station building. Brings out the "kid" in everyone!

Arts & Culture

Local theater served up in the Spa Little Theater, right next to SPAC in the State Park.
Home Made Theater
233 West Avenue
Local theater served up in the Spa Little Theater, right next to SPAC in the State Park.
Skidmore College hosts a very impressive season of performance and musical talent in this magnificent recital hall.
6 habitants recommandent
Arthur Zankel Music Center
815 N Broadway
6 habitants recommandent
Skidmore College hosts a very impressive season of performance and musical talent in this magnificent recital hall.
From Dave Matthews to Phish to the NYC Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra ... so amazing that they all come here to Saratoga!
336 habitants recommandent
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the Pines
336 habitants recommandent
From Dave Matthews to Phish to the NYC Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra ... so amazing that they all come here to Saratoga!
Our beautiful new 11-screen movie theater house ... we can walk to!!
46 habitants recommandent
Bow Tie Cinemas
19 Railroad Pl
46 habitants recommandent
Our beautiful new 11-screen movie theater house ... we can walk to!!

Sightseeing

So much history, so much beauty! Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead (landscape architect of NYC's Central Park), this is Saratoga's "sweet spot"- historic carousel, mineral springs, and ducks!
81 habitants recommandent
Congress Park
268 Broadway
81 habitants recommandent
So much history, so much beauty! Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead (landscape architect of NYC's Central Park), this is Saratoga's "sweet spot"- historic carousel, mineral springs, and ducks!