Dining out

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Global fare. Locally sourced, organic and vegan. Cafés, bakeries and bar food.

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The Electric City has an eclectic array of restaurants, cafés and other eateries, tailored to a variety of tastes, food preferences and budgets. Here are some 50 places to dine within a two-mile radius of campus.

[KEY: B = BREAKFAST | L= LUNCH | D = DINNER]

DALEY'S ON YATES Gourmet comfort food with specialty dishes located in a renovated former taxi garage with tree-lined patio. 10 Yates St.; (518) 901-0174; daleysonyates.com (D) (closed Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays)

HERBIE'S BURGERS Classic burger eatery featuring organic ingredients and vegan options. 175 Jay St.; (518) 280-1814; herbiesburgers.com (L/D)

THE NEST Contemporary Southern cuisine, including fried chicken, chicken and waffles, biscuits and assorted small plates, with outdoor seating. 512 State St.; (518) 672-3018; thenest518.com (L/D) (closed Sunday nights, Mondays)

THE SHAKER AND VINE Waterfront lounge offering self-service wine bar plus small plates, salads, flatbreads, charcuterie boards and desserts. Outside seating available. 221 Harborside Drive; (518) 630-6318; theshakerandvine.com (D) (21 and older only; closed Sundays)

UNION CAJUN SEAFOOD & WINGS Assorted wings, fried rice dishes, fried fish, bubble teas and more; take-out or delivery only. 1638 Union St.; (518) 901-0033; unionwingseafood.com (L/D) (closed Mondays)

YA-YA'S HOUSE Authentic southern cuisine and soul food. 135 Broadway; (518) 382-9292 (L/D) $$ (closed Sundays, Mondays)

KAZAMI BOBA TEA RAMEN NOODLE RESTAURANT Casual nook serving ramen and noodle dishes along with bubble tea, beer and wine. 1729 Union St.; (518) 888-5901; kazaminoodles.com (L/D) (closed Tuesday)

MR. WASABI Sushi and Japanese fare with outdoor patio. 1729 Union St.; (518) 388-9222; mrwasabi.net (L/D)

PHO QUEEN Authentic Thai restaurant with traditional dishes and chef’s specialties. 96 Jay St.; (518) 579-0466; phoqueenschenectady.com (L/D) (closed Sundays/Mondays)

Cafés + bakeries

ARTHUR'S MARKET Iconic market offering specialty coffee, house-made baked goods, soups, salads and sandwiches. 35 North Ferry St.; (518) 709-0019; arthurs1795.com (B/L)

BUD'S ON JAY Specialty coffeehouse and eatery offering assorted coffee, sandwiches and baked goods, with space for vintage arcade games. 185 Jay St.; (518) 952-4466; budsonjay.com (B/L)

MARIA'S CAFÉ AND CATERING Assorted breakfast and lunch fare with take-out dinners. 412 Union St.; (518) 280-6902; mariascafeandcatering.com (B/L) (closed Saturdays)

PERRECA'S BAKERY Landmark Italian bakery with coal-fired brick oven turning out hard-crusted bread and pizza. 33 North Jay St.; (518) 372-1875; perrecas.com (B/L) $ (closed Sundays)

PETER PAUSE Family-owned business serving homemade breakfast and Italian lunch for more than 60 years. 535 Nott St.; (518) 382-9278; peterpause.com (B/L) $$ (closed Sundays, and on Saturdays in July and August)

STORIED COFFEE Specialty coffee beverages, light fare, scratch baked goods, loose-leaf teas and signature latte-style boba drinks with house-made syrups and sauces 123 Jay St.; (518) 344-6036; storiedcoffee.com (B/L) (closed Tuesdays)

TAKE TWO CAFÉ Plant-based, earth-friendly, vegan offerings, including burritos, breakfast sandwiches, cookies and other desserts; 433 State St.; (518) 280-9670; taketwo518.com (B/L) $

UNION CAFÉ Breakfast, sandwiches and Greek specialties. 1725 Union St.; (518) 280-1600; theunioncafe.com (B/L) $ (closed Tuesdays)

VILLA ITALIA PASTICCERIA Italian pastries, gelato and sandwiches. 226 Broadway; (518) 355-1144; villaitaliabakery.com (B/L) $$

WHISTLING KETTLE Café and tearoom serving savory crepes, paninis, salads and afternoon tea. 138 Jay St.; (518) 630-6933; thewhistlingkettle.com (L/D) $$ (dinner Thursday through Saturday only)

RAW JUICE & SMOOTHIE BAR Offers a range of juices, smoothies, muffins, and bowls.; 177 State St.; (518) 557-2019; (B/L) $$

SIMONE'S KITCHEN Modern Mediterranean flavors served in bowls, pitas and more.; 108 State St.; (518) (518) 746-4919; ordersimones.com (L/D) $$

TAKE TWO CAFÉ Plant-based, earth-friendly, vegan offerings, including burritos, breakfast sandwiches, cookies and other desserts; 433 State St.; (518) 280-9670; taketwo518.com (B/L)

UNBEETABLE Vegan pub food fair and retro arcade video games; 148 Clinton St.; (518) 312-4679; taketwo518.com (D) Facebook page (closed Sundays, Mondays)

ANNABEL'S PIZZA Quick-service wood-fired pizza shop specializing in artisan pizza, frites, sandwiches and wings, located in the Frog Alley Brewing Company. 108 State St.; (518) 553-0400; annabelspizzaco.com (L/D)

CIVITELLO'S 1920s-era Italian pastry shop featuring specialty sandwiches, antipasto, cookies and spumoni. 42 North Jay St.; (518) 381-6165; civitellos.com (B/L/D) (closed Sundays, Mondays)

GRANO Farm-to-table Italian cuisine, including daily fresh-made pastas. 426 State St.; (518) 280-3059; granoschenectady.com (D) (closed Sundays, Mondays)

HOMESTYLE PIZZA Italian eat-in, take-out and desserts. 1720 Union St.; (518) 372-7270; pizzaschenectady.com (B/L/D)

I LOVE NEW YORK PIZZA Thin-crust slices and specialty pies, pasta and subs. 1705 Union St. (518) 346-7272; theoriginalilovenypizza.com (L/D) $ (closed Sundays)

JOHNNY'S Casual Italian-American family dining. 433 State St.; (518) 982-5657; johnnysdowntown.com (L/D) $$ (closed Sundays, Mondays)

MORE PERRECA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN Serving authentic Italian meals, including soups, sandwiches, salads, pasta and brunch specialties. 31 North Jay St.; (518) 377-9800; perrecas.com (B/L/D) $$ (closed Mondays, Tuesdays)

NICO'S PIZZERIA New York-style pizza and Italian dishes. 441 State St.; (518) 372-6024; (L/D) $$

PERRECA'S BAKERY Landmark Italian bakery with coal-fired brick oven turning out hard-crusted bread and pizza. 33 North Jay St.; (518) 372-1875; perrecas.com (B/L) $ (closed Sundays)

PIZZA KING Pizza, pasta and subs. 124 Jay St.; (518) 347-1234; pizzakingschenectadymenu.com (L/D) $

THE RITZ Contemporary restaurant serving Italian favorites, including arancini, spaghetti squash and Calabrian shrimp, plus cocktails. 1720 Union St.; (518) 688-1004; theritzonunion.com (L/D)

SCOTTI’S Classic Italian entrees and pizza served in a mid-20th century home with a front porch; 1730 Union St.; scottisrestaurant.com (518) 393-7440 (D) $$-$$$ (closed Sundays, Mondays)

STELLA PASTA & BISTRO Casual farm-to-table dining featuring homemade pasta and craft beers.; 237 Union St.; stellapastabar.com (518) 630-5173 (D) $$-$$$ (closed Mondays)

VILLA ITALIA PASTICCERIA Italian pastries, gelato, chocolate confections, sandwiches and salads. 226 Broadway; (518) 355-1144; villaitaliabakery.com (B/L) $$

CHAPLI AND PLATTERS Signature chapli kababs, sandwiches, burgers and more; halal. 1628 Union St.; (518) 280-3985; chapliplatters.com (L/D)

MILAS RESTAURANT + BAR Mediterranean-inspired and Middle Eastern dishes in a grand former bank headquarters, featuring an extensive range of dips, Turkish flatbreads, small plates, salads, seafood platters, mains and sides. 500 State St.; (518) 353-7970; milas-518.com (D)

SIMONE'S KITCHEN Modern Mediterranean flavors served in bowls, pitas and more.; 108 State St.; (518) (518) 746-4919; ordersimones.com (L/D)

TARA KITCHEN Authentic Moroccan cuisine, featuring assorted appetizers, lunch and dinner plates, and tagines. 431 Liberty St.; (518) 708-3485; tarakitchen.com (L/D) (closed Mondays; no lunch on weekends)

CENTRE STREET PUBLIC HOUSE AND BEER GARDEN Gastropub with outdoor dining and live music 308 Union St.; (518) 393-2337; centrestreetpub.com (L/D)

CITY SQUIRE ALE HOUSE Neighborhood tavern serving a variety of pub fare and craft cocktails. 1018 Keyes Ave.; (518) 382-1800; citysquirepub.com (L/D) (closed Mondays, Tuesdays)

CLINTON'S DITCH Wings, wraps, pizza, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads and more. 112 S. College St., off Erie Blvd.; (518) 346-8376; onefortheditch.com (L/D)

DRUTHERS Brewery featuring scratch-made comfort food with seasonal menus. 221 Harborside Drive; (518) 357-8640; druthersbrewing.com (L/D)

HUNTER'S ON JAY Wings, sandwiches, burgers and more. 50 North Jay St.; (518) 630-6166; huntersonjay.com (L/D) $$ (closed Mondays)

KATIE O’BYRNE'S Irish pub featuring wraps, salads, entrees and pizza. 121 Wall St.; (518) 395-5999; katieobyrnespub.com (L/D) $$

WOLFF'S BIERGARTEN Authentic German beer garden. 165 Erie Blvd.; (518) 631-9517; hwolffsbiergarten.com (L/D) $$

151 BAR AND RESTAURANT Transformed old warehouse serving wings, pizza, salads and more, with large outdoor seating area. 151 Lafayette St.; (518) 280-7841; 151barandrestaurant.com (L/D) $$

20 NORTH BROADWAY TAVERN American pub serving sandwiches, salads, burgers and wings. 20 North Broadway; (518) 357-8992 (L/D) $ (No lunch on Mondays) Facebook page

AMBITION Sandwich and coffee house. 154 Jay St.; (518) 382-9277; ambitionbistro.com (B/L) $$

ARTHUR'S MARKET Iconic market offering specialty coffee, house-made baked goods, soups, salads and sandwiches. 35 North Ferry St.; (518) 709-0019; arthurs1795.com (B/L) $$ (closed Tuesdays)

GERSHON'S New York-style deli featuring extensive menu of Old World favorites, with outdoor patio. 1600 Union St.; (518) 393-0617; gershonsdeli.com (B/L) $$ (closed Sundays)

MAC + RONI Bowls, wraps, salads, sides and more, including vegetarian dishes; outdoor seating; 183 Nott Terrace; (518) 344-6134; macandroni.com (L)

MIKE'S (FIRST PRIZE) HOT DOGS Family restaurant serving hot dogs, burgers, breakfast items and more. 1135 Erie Blvd.; (518) 382-9213 (B/L/D) $

SURIANO’S DELI & ITALIAN SPECIALTIES. Sandwiches, salads, pasta, soups and sides; LGBTQ+-owned. 140B Clinton St; (518) 280-0440; facebook.com/surianosdeli/ (B/L)

UNION BONCON CHICKEN & CAJUN SEAFOOD Assorted wings, fried rice dishes, fried fish, bubble teas and more; take-out or delivery only. 1638 Union St.; (518) 901-0033; unionwingseafood.com (L/D) $$ (closed Mondays)

JUMPIN' JACKS Riverside drive-in with fish fry, burgers, ice cream. 5 Schonowee Ave., Scotia; (518) 393-6101; jumpinjacksdriveininc.com (L/D) (seasonal)

MAX 410 AT THE WATER'S EDGE Casual American fare with outdoor dining along the Mohawk River. 2 Freemans Bridge Rd., Glenville; (518) 370-5300; thewatersedgelighthouse.com (L/D)