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!
House Roast 1Lb
Bud's on Jay exclusive house coffee! Bring Bud's on Jay Specialty coffee to your home!
Espresso Roast
Bud's on Jay exclusive Espresso Roast! Bring Bud's on Jay Specialty coffee to your home!
Bud's On Jay Dark Roast
Bud's on Jay exclusive dark roast coffee! Bring Bud's on Jay Specialty coffee to your home!
Bud's On Jay Decaf Coffee
Bud's on Jay exclusive decaf coffee! Bring Bud's on Jay Specialty coffee to your home!
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.
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
Bagel Or Toast
Classic Breakfast Sandwich (*GF)
Egg & Cheese with your choice of protein and bread. *Can be made Gluten Free
Classic Breakfast Burrito
Egg, Bacon or Sausage, Potato, Cheese
The Classic Breakfast Plate (*GF)
2 fresh eggs, your choice of side and toast. * Can be made Gluten Free
The Big Plate (*GF)
3 fresh eggs, your choice of meat, your choice of side & toast. * Can be made Gluten Free
Lox Bagel (*GF)
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Capers, Dill on your choice of bread. *Can be made Gluten Free
Open-Faced Caprese (*GF)
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, Balsamic, salt and pepper *Can be made Gluten Free
The OG Avocado Smash (*GF)
Cream Cheese, Avocado, Pesto, salt & pepper * Can be made Gluten Free
Big Boi (*GF)
3 eggs, double cheese, sausage, bacon, and ham on your choice of bread *Can be made Gluten Free
Das Visbek (*GF)
Eggs, cheese, avocado, greens, tomato, and pesto on your choice of bread *Can be made Gluten Free
The BELT (*GF)
Bacon, eggs, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on your choice of bread *Can be made Gluten Free
The Stratton
Eggs, potato, pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss, and Russian dressing
The Big Burrito
Eggs, Hamburger, lettuce, tomato, onion, potato, Cheddar, and our secret sauce
The Fiesta
Eggs, Cheddar, tajin-seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, on your choice of wrap. Served with a side of salsa
The Gordan
Eggs, Cheddar, avocado, greens, tomato, cucumber, and carrot on your choice of wrap.
The Hungry Man (*GF)
3 fresh eggs, sausage, bacon, ham, turkey, your choice of side and toast. *Can be made Gluten Free
The St. George (*GF)
Eggs, feta, pesto, tomato, balsamic reduction & banana peppers on your choice of bread. *Can be made Gluten Free
The Broadway BBQ (*GF)
Eggs, cheese, sausage, grilled onions & carolina gold sauce on your choice of bread. *Can be made Gluten Free
Sean's Vegan Special (V)
House made tofu egg, potato, seitan, vegan mayo, traditionally served on an everything bagel. Fully vegan selection.
Woody's Roundup
Eggs, potatoes, bacon, pepper jack cheese, peppers, onion, and Caroline Gold sauce on your choice of wrap.
Vegan Plate
House-made tofu egg, vegan sausage, toast with vegan butter, and potatoes on the side.
The Greek Avo Smash (*GF)
Avocado, pesto, tomato, cucumber, feta, red onion, salt & pepper on your choice of bread. * Can be made Gluten Free
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
Veggie Avo Smash (*GF)
Avocado, cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, onion, and salt & pepper on your choice of bread.
The Euro Avocado Smash
Avocado, diced chicken, parmesan cheese, cucumber, onion, and carrot on your choice of bread.
Oatmeal
Your choice of delicious flavor combinations: Raspberry, White Chocolate & Pecan Blueberry, Walnut, Brown Sugar (with our homemade brown sugar!) Peanut Butter & Strawberries
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.
Vegan Breakfast Burrito
Tofu Eggs, Beyond sausage or our house-made seitan, Potato, Vegan Cheese
Vegan Avocado Toast (2 Pieces)
Vegan Cream Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber
*NEW* The Smokeshow
Triple Decker sandwich with turkey, bacon, swiss, crisp green apples and BBQ sauce
*NEW* Harvest Salad
House-made Grilled Chicken, apples, Cranberries, feta, over a bed of greens and sesame ginger dressing
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.
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.
Caesar Wrap
House-made Grilled Chicken, Lettuce, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, and a sprinkle of parm on your choice of wrap, with an included side.
The Lyda Chicken Bacon Ranch
House-made Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, Tomato, Ranch on Ciabatta, with your choice of side.
The Rourke Reuben
Pastrami, Sauerkraut, Swiss, Russian on Rye, with your choice of side.
The Toby Did It
Grilled chicken breast, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo on toasted ciabatta with your choice of included side.
Coney Plate
Two hot dogs, with ketchup, mustard and your choice of side.
Beyond Burger
Vegan Beyond Burger Patty, with Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Ketchup, Mustard
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken over a bed of Spring Mix, Tomato, Carrot, Onion, Cucumber, Choice of Dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Breast over a bed of chopped lettuce, house-made croutons, Caesar Dressing, and a sprinkle of parmesan.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Grilled Buffalo Chicken over a bed of Spring Mix, Tomato, Carrot, Cheddar, Ranch Dressing
Lunch
Vegan Lunch
*NEW* The Holland
House-made vegan philly steak, vegan cheese, peppers, and onions
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.
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.
Drip Coffee
Americano
Latte
Cappuccino
Chai Latte
Matcha Latte
Tea
Steamer
Espresso
One shot
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
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
Chocolate Chip Brownie
Cinnamon Bun
Cookie
Scone
Croissant
Crumb Cake
Brownies
Vegan Cookie Box
Box of 4 Vegan Cookies
Khajara Sweet Bread
3 pieces of house made sweet bread