Guidebook for Saratoga Springs

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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 locals recommend
Farmer's Daughters' Drive In
882 NY-29
8 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Little India
60 Court St
21 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Saratoga Coffee Traders
447 Broadway
22 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria
132 Spring St
24 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Boca Bistro
384 Broadway
48 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Sushi Thai Garden
44 Phila St
26 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
El Mexicano Restaurant
208 S Broadway
17 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Country Corner Cafe
25 Church St
25 locals recommend
Good, basic breakfast food. Homemade jams!
Upscale European-style bakery with some soups, etc. Lovely atmosphere.
66 locals recommend
Mrs. London's Bakery
464 Broadway
66 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Sweet Mimi's Café & Bakery
47 Phila St
56 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Bread Basket Bakery
65 Spring St
23 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Spot Coffee
55 Railroad Pl
14 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Scallions
44 Lake Ave
23 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Ravenous
21 Phila St
13 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Duo Japanese Cuisine & Hibachi
175 S Broadway
12 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Merry Monk
84 Henry St
8 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Hattie's
45 Phila St
53 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Brook Tavern
139 Union Ave
19 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Druthers Brewing Company
381 Broadway
170 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Wine Bar
417 Broadway
21 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Local - Pub & Teahouse
142 Grand Ave
80 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Henry Street Taproom
86 Henry St
59 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Parting Glass
40 42Lake Avenue
18 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Saratoga Springs Public Library
49 Henry St
10 locals recommend
Our public library is a lovely place to sit and work or take in a new book.
Just in case!
13 locals recommend
CVS
34 Congress St
13 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Lifestyles of Saratoga
436 Broadway
8 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Northshire Bookstore
424 Broadway
30 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Tea
402 Broadway
95 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Lyrical Ballad Bookstore
7 Phila St
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Ben & Jerry’s
34 Phila St
19 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Arthur Zankel Music Center
815 N Broadway
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
108 Avenue of the Pines
336 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Bow Tie Cinemas
19 Railroad Pl
46 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Congress Park
268 Broadway
81 locals recommend
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!