Buds On Jay Menu

Welcome to Buds On Jay, a charming culinary gem located at 185 Jay St, Schenectady, NY. This delightful café offers a menu brimming with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that promise a satisfying start to your day.

Begin your morning with the impeccable breakfast sandwiches, like the highly praised sausage and egg on a hard roll, or indulge in the unique humpty dumpy featuring eggs and avocado. For the health-conscious, the Vegan Breakfast Burrito with seitan is a standout, garnering rave reviews for its bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.

  • Vibrant Atmosphere: Enjoy your meal in a cozy, laid-back setting with both indoor and outdoor seating.
  • Exceptional Beverages: Don’t miss the outstanding cold brew and seasonal drink offerings.
  • Supporting Local Art: Explore artworks from local artists as you savor your experience.

Buds On Jay is not just a place to eat; it's a community hub where flavor meets friendliness.

Bud's on Jay coffee at Home!

*Limited Time* Bud's Hand Crafted Bourbon Coffee

Hand Crafted bourbon coffee made in an authentic bourbon barrel, only available at Bud's on Jay!

US$26.99

House Roast 1Lb

Bud's on Jay exclusive house coffee! Bring Bud's on Jay Specialty coffee to your home!

US$16.99

Espresso Roast

Bud's on Jay exclusive Espresso Roast! Bring Bud's on Jay Specialty coffee to your home!

US$16.99

Bud's On Jay Dark Roast

Bud's on Jay exclusive dark roast coffee! Bring Bud's on Jay Specialty coffee to your home!

US$16.99

Bud's On Jay Decaf Coffee

Bud's on Jay exclusive decaf coffee! Bring Bud's on Jay Specialty coffee to your home!

US$16.99

French Toast Or Espresso French Toast (3 Pieces)

Our version of a classic. French toast, your choice of original or made in our house-made espresso batter. Served with 100% pure maple syrup and your choice of side.

US$18.18

The Mac Gruddel (Not Mc Griddle - We'll Get Sued) *NEW*

eggs, cheese, sausage or bacon, on our house made classic or espresso French toast

US$12.98

Bagel Or Toast

US$3.75

Classic Breakfast Sandwich (*GF)

Egg & Cheese with your choice of protein and bread. *Can be made Gluten Free

US$6.48

Classic Breakfast Burrito

Egg, Bacon or Sausage, Potato, Cheese

US$11.03

The Classic Breakfast Plate (*GF)

2 fresh eggs, your choice of side and toast. * Can be made Gluten Free

US$11.68

The Big Plate (*GF)

3 fresh eggs, your choice of meat, your choice of side & toast. * Can be made Gluten Free

US$14.28

Lox Bagel (*GF)

Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Capers, Dill on your choice of bread. *Can be made Gluten Free

US$12.98

Open-Faced Caprese (*GF)

Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, Balsamic, salt and pepper *Can be made Gluten Free

US$12.98

The OG Avocado Smash (*GF)

Cream Cheese, Avocado, Pesto, salt & pepper * Can be made Gluten Free

US$12.98

Big Boi (*GF)

3 eggs, double cheese, sausage, bacon, and ham on your choice of bread *Can be made Gluten Free

US$14.28

Das Visbek (*GF)

Eggs, cheese, avocado, greens, tomato, and pesto on your choice of bread *Can be made Gluten Free

US$12.98

The BELT (*GF)

Bacon, eggs, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on your choice of bread *Can be made Gluten Free

US$12.98

The Stratton

Eggs, potato, pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing

US$15.58

The Big Burrito

Eggs, Hamburger, lettuce, tomato, onion, potato, Cheddar, and our secret sauce

US$16.88

The Fiesta

Eggs, Cheddar, tajin-seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, on your choice of wrap. Served with a side of salsa

US$16.88

The Gordan

Eggs, Cheddar, avocado, greens, tomato, cucumber, and carrot on your choice of wrap.

US$12.98

The Hungry Man (*GF)

3 fresh eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, turkey, your choice of side and toast. *Can be made Gluten Free

US$19.48

The St. George (*GF)

Eggs, feta, pesto, tomato, balsamic reduction & banana peppers on your choice of bread. *Can be made Gluten Free

US$12.98

The Broadway BBQ (*GF)

Eggs, cheese, sausage, grilled onions & carolina gold sauce on your choice of bread. *Can be made Gluten Free

US$12.98

Sean's Vegan Special (V)

House made tofu egg, potato, seitan, vegan mayo, traditionally served on an everything bagel. Fully vegan selection.

US$14.28

Woody's Roundup

Eggs, potatoes, bacon, pepper jack cheese, peppers, onion, and Caroline Gold sauce on your choice of wrap.

US$15.58

Vegan Plate

House-made tofu egg, vegan sausage, toast with vegan butter, and potatoes on the side.

US$15.58

The Greek Avo Smash (*GF)

Avocado, pesto, tomato, cucumber, feta, red onion, salt & pepper on your choice of bread. * Can be made Gluten Free

US$16.88

Humpty Dumpty Avo Smash (*GF)

Avocado, pesto, cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, and 2 fried eggs on your choice of bread. * Can be made Gluten Free

US$16.88

Veggie Avo Smash (*GF)

Avocado, cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, onion, and salt & pepper on your choice of bread.

US$14.28

The Euro Avocado Smash

Avocado, diced chicken, parmesan cheese, cucumber, onion, and carrot on your choice of bread.

US$16.88

Oatmeal

Your choice of delicious flavor combinations: Raspberry, White Chocolate & Pecan Blueberry, Walnut, Brown Sugar (with our homemade brown sugar!) Peanut Butter & Strawberries

US$7.13

Breakfast

Vegan Breakfast

Vegan Breakfast Sandwich With Egg And Cheese

Made with house-made vegan egg (tofu based), and vegan cheddar cheese. Add and your choice of vegan protein if you'd like - choose from our house-made Seitan, or Vegan Sausage.

US$7.49

Vegan Breakfast Burrito

Tofu Eggs, Beyond sausage or our house-made seitan, Potato, Vegan Cheese

US$11.49

Vegan Avocado Toast (2 Pieces)

Vegan Cream Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber

US$13.99

*NEW* The Smokeshow

Triple Decker sandwich with turkey, bacon, swiss, crisp green apples and BBQ sauce

US$19.48

*NEW* Harvest Salad

House-made Grilled Chicken, apples, Cranberries, feta, over a bed of greens and sesame ginger dressing

US$19.48

Buffalo Chicken

w/House-made Grilled Chicken, Cheddar, Spring Mix, Tomato, Carrot, Buffalo, and Ranch on a white wrap or your choice of brerad, with your choice of side.

US$18.99

BBQ Chicken

w/House-made Grilled Chicken, Cheddar, Spring Mix, Tomato, Carrot, BBQ, and Ranch on a white wrap or your choice of brerad, with your choice of side.

US$18.99

Caesar Wrap

House-made Grilled Chicken, Lettuce, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, and a sprinkle of parm on your choice of wrap, with an included side.

US$17.99

The Lyda Chicken Bacon Ranch

House-made Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, Tomato, Ranch on Ciabatta, with your choice of side.

US$17.99

The Rourke Reuben

Pastrami, Sauerkraut, Swiss, Russian on Rye, with your choice of side.

US$19.49

The Toby Did It

Grilled chicken breast, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo on toasted ciabatta with your choice of included side.

US$17.99

Coney Plate

Two hot dogs, with ketchup, mustard and your choice of side.

US$12.99

Beyond Burger

Vegan Beyond Burger Patty, with Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Ketchup, Mustard

US$15.99

Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken over a bed of Spring Mix, Tomato, Carrot, Onion, Cucumber, Choice of Dressing

US$17.99

Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled Chicken Breast over a bed of chopped lettuce, house-made croutons, Caesar Dressing, and a sprinkle of parmesan.

US$17.99

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Grilled Buffalo Chicken over a bed of Spring Mix, Tomato, Carrot, Cheddar, Ranch Dressing

US$18.99

Lunch

Vegan Lunch

*NEW* The Holland

House-made vegan philly steak, vegan cheese, peppers, and onions

US$19.49

Vegan BBQ Chicken Salad

Grilled house-made Seitan, over a bed of spring mix, topped with Vegan Cheddar, Tomato, Carrot, BBQ Sauce, and vegan ranch on the side.

US$19.49

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Salad

Grilled house-made Seitan over a bed of spring mix, topped with Vegan Cheddar Tomato, Carrot, Buffalo, & Vegan Ranch on the side.

US$19.49

Drip Coffee

Americano

Latte

Cappuccino

Chai Latte

Matcha Latte

Tea

Steamer

Espresso

One shot

US$2.99

The Cappy

White Chocolate and Caramel Latte

The Jimmy Carter

Reese's Chocolate and Peanut Butter

The Madison

Strawberry Cheesecake

The Anne B Davis

Smore's (Toasted Marshmallow and Chocolate)

The Pat Riley Cinnamon Bun

Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, and Vanilla

The Van Curler Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Spice

Bourbon Americano

Crafted using our exclusive bourbon infused beans, aged in oak barrels.

Maple Bourbon Latte

Crafted using our exclusive bourbon infused beans, aged in oak barrels. Made to perfection with maple, a hint of vanilla, and your choice of steamed milk,

Baklava Latte

Pistachio and Butter Pecan come together in this delicious latte, combined with fresh ground espresso shots, and steamed milk of your choice, and finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and drizzle of honey. Can be made vegan with non-dairy milk selection and substitution of agave instead of honey!

Hot Drinks

Cold Drinks

Cold Brew

House-Made Nitro

US$5.39

Iced Latte

Iced Chai

Iced Americano

Iced Matcha

Iced Tea

Lemonade

Arnold Palmer

Italian Soda

ICED - The Cappy

White chocolate and caramel

ICED - The Jimmy Carter

Chocolate & Peanut Butter

ICED - The Madison

Strawberry Cheesecake

ICED - The Anne B Davis

Smore's (toasted marshmallow & chocolate)

ICED - The Pat Riley Cinnamon Bun

Brown sugar, cinnamon, & vanilla

ICED - The Van Curler Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Spice

Iced Bourbon Americano

Made using our exclusive bourbon infused beans, aged in oak barrels.

Iced Maple Bourbon Latte

Crafted using our exclusive bourbon infused beans, aged in oak barrels. Add maple and a hint of vanilla, with your choice of milk for a special treat.

Frozen Latte

Frozen Chai

Frozen

Sweets

Raspberry Crumb Cake

US$4.53

Chocolate Chip Brownie

US$3.74

Cinnamon Bun

US$5.24

Cookie

US$4.53

Scone

US$4.79

Croissant

US$2.99

Crumb Cake

US$4.53

Brownies

US$3.23

Vegan Cookie Box

Box of 4 Vegan Cookies

US$7.78

Khajara Sweet Bread

3 pieces of house made sweet bread

US$4.99

*NEW* Hal's Potato Chips

US$4.00

Chipotle Potato Salad

US$5.20

Mac Salad

US$5.20

Chips & Pickle

US$5.20

Side Salad

US$5.20

Vegan Mac Salad

US$5.20

Vegan Chipotle Potato Salad

US$5.20

Extra Sides

Cooler Beverages

Essentia Water

Soda 20 Oz

US$4.50

Nantucket Nectar

US$3.74

Apple & Eve

US$3.69

Nesquick

US$3.74

Saranac Sodas

US$2.59

Polar Seltzer

US$2.74

Saratoga Water

US$2.45

Fiji Water

US$3.59

Zen Water 1 Liter

US$4.24

Saratoga Sparkling

US$2.49