Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Fast food
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffeehouse with a menu that's vegetarian friendly. Has tempeh and tofu dishes, sandwiches, and salads. Vegans to specify. Events on many nights. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.
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115 S Ferry St (at Stockade District), Schenectady, New York, USA, 12305
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13 Reviews
First Review by luv2fly5em
juliack
Points +113
Must go - Edit
Prices are amazing. Portions are just the size you need (not too much not too little) Extremely homey environment and everything is made fresh. It’s a people friendly place and music, art, creativity is welcome as someone was playing the piano as we were eating and asked if I wanted to sing with him.
Read morePros: Prices , Environment , Taste of food
Cons: Small space
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TRothbell
Points +34
OK Food - Edit
The food was OK, but just like the other reviews say, it's just one guy making everything himself. It's like home food, but not what you would think of as "home-cooked meals." It was more like what an average person would cook for themselves on an average night.
Read morePros: The owner was very nice and friendly. , They offer a lot of vegan options. , The restaurant wasn't dirty.
Cons: The food was not restaurant-quality. , The food seemed thrown-together. , The meal components were not home-made.
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TheVeganPigeonXVX
Points +573
Like microwaved vaygun food made by your grandparent - Edit
This place has always been strange. All of the food tastes like something made very quickly at home… because it basically is. With the creaky floors, hoarder decor and ambiance, and small size, it very much feels like being at an old relative’s home for an awkward lunch. Richard is oftentimes the only employee, and you will be no more than eight feet away from him as he toasts and microwaves your food. There have plenty of times I’ve gone there and no one was inside, not even him.
Read moreIn my opinion, as much as this place has secured itself as a Schenectady staple, it isn’t worth paying for food at anymore. Maybe it was in 2008 when I first went vegan and there weren’t any other explicitly vegetarian options anywhere downtown, but I can make a tofu and avocado sandwich with Vegenaise on toasted white bread at home just as quickly and for much cheaper.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-26
aschiker
Richard does not own a microwave oven. He never has, he never will. So your meal was NOT microwaved at the Moon and River. Richard is old school. I suggest you give The Moon and River another try and take a look at how he or any of his staff members make your meal. Enjoy!
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tfish
Points +3049
The most unique restaurant in the region - Edit
Feels like eating in someone’s house. Live music for the couple people who were there, seemed very friendly. Enormous menu of small, tasty, very inexpensive portions. No idea how they can make enough food for more than a table or two at a time
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Larry74
Points +209
Great little cafe - Edit
Richard has a great selection for such a little spot. I lived in Schenectady for at least 10 years and this was my favorite spot for a bite, coffee and good conversation.
Read moreCan't recommend it enough!
Not fancy, nothing earth shattering, just an easy atmosphere with quality
Pros: Good vegan options, Friendly service, Good atmosphere
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kbw5044
Points +1242
Relaxed atmosphere - Edit
Very friendly man who cooks for you on the spot. It has a great homemade feel.
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Fjroberts7
Points +33
Grandpa Living Room - Edit
Very small store front location with 1 elderly owner employee. Good food but felt awkward that we were only customers. Cash only street parking with pay meters. Lots of history stacked about the store.
Read morePros: Low cost
Cons: Awkward feeling in a cluttered old place, Only customer in place, Only 3 tables
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nlevine94
Points +992
A VERY unique dining experience, so be prepared! - Edit
Extremely thrilled with my experience at Moon and River Cafe.
Read moreThis isn't your traditional restaurant, so please don't come in with that expectation. Food is made from scratch, very slowly, and they only accept cash. It's a step back in time in many ways, but especially in the lack of pressure to eat quick, pay, and get out. You can spend hours in here if you wanted to. I certainly would, but I know that's not everyone's cup of tea.
The decor is a little (read: a LOT) unique. It feels like a living room, looks like a living room, and probably was an actual living room at one point in time. That's because the owner can do whatever he wants with the place, and if he was books lining the walls, and pictures and signs from years ago on the wall, he can do that!
The owner, whose name i sadly have forgotten, introduced himself at the end of the meal. I just so happen to stumble in on an evening with live music so i enjoyed sing along 80's hits, alongside my vegan enchilada (with a wonderful salsa verde), serves with a slice of melon, and a cranberry orange bread for dessert. Was very pleased with the food and with the music, though I knew one song only.
Overall, I have nothing to complain about. I see many other reviews picking apart Moon and River for bad service, decor, food, whatever. This is a unique restaurant where you are guaranteed to walk away with a unique experience every single time. Take that for what you will.
Best to the owner on continuing to expand the community surrounding this place!
Pros: Quaint and Unique, Great Menu, Live Music (sometimes)
Cons: Not your normal restaurant, so don't expect that
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518Vegan
Points +16
Great Place To Eat - Edit
Amazing selection of Vegan and vegetarian food. The man who owns the café was incredibly nice and before I even sat down, asked if I was vegan or vegetarian. He gave me a lot of great recommendations and was very accommodating.
Read moreVery friendly environment, great food, and must hit spot for any vegan/vegetarian living in or visiting the capital region.
Also be sure to check out their new place, Arthur's Market.
Pros: Friendly Environment, Accommodating Staff , Great Food
Cons: None
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danielmillr
Points +42
Quiet Vegan Joint - Edit
This was a gift from the lack of Albany options. Moon and River is located in the historic district of Schenectady. We were lucky to spend relaxing time with Arthur, the owner of twelve years. He prepared a delicious vegan chicken pomodoro and vegan gyro. WHATEVER YOU DO, GET THE CAKE!!! It was a great find and highly recommended. We're even considering going back for breakfast even though it's out of the way.
Read morePros: many plate options, comfortable and quiet environment, Arthur
Cons: no wifi
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beingpeggy
Points +75
great little cafe - Edit
My husband and I enjoy eating at the Moon and River, we ate here when we both still ate cheese/eggs, and we still enjoy it now that we are fully vegan. We only go here if we are ready for a slow-paced leisurely meal, as like other reviewers have mentioned, it can take a little while to get your food. Lots of yummy sandwich options (I love the tofu, vegenaise, avocado sandwich) and good breakfast options too, try the "vegan breakfast."
Read moreRichard is very friendly, and the atmosphere is cool. We enjoy the nightly music and the neighbor-feel of the place.
The portion are reasonable, some people might say "small" but in reality they are the right amount of food you should eat at a meal, not like the mountain of food most restaurants serve these days.
Pros: huge variety on menu, tasty food, cool music
Cons: no credit cards, not "fast service"
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lostgirl12
Points +28
disappointing - Edit
Their menu is overwhelmingly filled with delicious vegan meals but unfortunately despite my numerous options I found the experience very disappointing. The atmosphere while cool and funky , it is also extremely awkward when you are the only customer there. It literally is like being in a stranger's kitchen which is nice for someone who enjoys that but very uncomfortable and awkward for someone who doesn't. The food was indeed delicious but portions are small and prices are steep. Since food is made to order by only one person the wait can be awhile. And by awhile I mean it can take almost an hour. The owner is nice and friendly and the food is good but unfortunately that wasn't enough to keep me going back.
Read morePros: good food , nice staff
Cons: long wait, expensive , small portions
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luv2fly5em
Points +19
Yummy! - Edit
Ordered the tofu/avocado sandwich with veganaise. It was very good. We went at dinner and they had several locals that were standing up to sing and play guitar, which was enjoyable to watch. Music was not too loud.
Read morePros: Food, Selection, Atmosphere
Cons: Some very strange characters inside.
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