The Ugly Rooster Cafe LLC

312 N 3rd Ave, Mechanicville, NY 12118, United States
+1 518-664-2769
$$$ Restaurant , Breakfast restaurant , Caterer
(908 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

The Ugly Rooster Cafe LLC in Mechanicville offers a straightforward, no-frills dining experience centered around hearty breakfast and lunch options. This spot fits the classic breakfast restaurant mold, with a focus on generous portions and a menu that caters well to those seeking filling, comfort-style meals any time before or after noon.

Located on N 3rd Ave, the cafe stays busy through typical breakfast and lunch hours, especially on weekends when visitors can expect a lively crowd and some wait time. Weekday visits seem to move quicker, making it a convenient stop for locals grabbing a meal during work breaks or for casual meetups. The pace is brisk but friendly, with multiple servers juggling a steady flow of orders without making the experience feel rushed.

Atmospherically, it comes across as a functional and inviting diner-style spot rather than a trendy or upscale café. It’s the kind of place where familiarity and comfort reign—people come knowing they’ll get dependable food and personable service. The connection to a small shop near the register adds a local-market feel, blending dining with a bit of browsing afterward.

The menu highlights a variety of breakfast classics—think French toasts with creative twists like Bananas Foster or Italian styles, stacked pancakes dotted with chocolate chips or fresh blueberries, and brunch staples like omelets chosen from a decent range of fillings. Particularly notable are items like the Chicken Fried Steak and the Pulled Pork Panini, which suggest the kitchen favors hearty, satisfying plates over lighter fare.

For those who appreciate a solid breakfast or lunch without fuss, this cafe is a practical choice. It’s well suited for families, folks on a casual outing, or visitors passing through the area who want substantial homemade-style food. Mornings and midday fare are at the core here, with a dependable, community-friendly vibe that locals evidently rely on day-to-day.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

908 Reviews
Richard

20 Nov 2025

Did not know what to expect from the name of the place. WELL, IT'S PHENOMENOL. Little busy, at lunch on Wed, Oct 1st, but was seated in approx 5 min. Nice menu, plenty to choose from. Ordered and egg sandwich and a cheeseburger. Great prices and you will not be hungry when through. Excellent. 3 waitresses, and all were busy. Check out was different as it takes you to a small shop. ( Smart move as you may buy something ) The only problem was that our waitress was hacking and blowing her nose, and she did not clean her hands after. Little ugh there. Overall a great place to stop and eat. Will go again when we are up that way. 4.8 stars overall...

Paul Laibach

30 Oct 2025

Based on reviews, I drove several miles out of my way to visit the Ugly Rooster Cafe. I was not disappointed... lots of variety on the menu, great food, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Take the detour and stop in :-)

PHILLFS

25 Oct 2025

Love the breakfast and lunch menu ! Good eats!! They got the sauce ! Love that dill sauce!!

Angela Mari

21 Oct 2025

The best diner I have ever been to! Excellent service and food! They were PACKED out the door on a Sunday morning and told us a 15 minute wait and we were called back just 5 minutes later to our table. Our food also came out quickly. Highly recommend!!!

LJ James

12 Oct 2025

We were in the area for some business, asked around "where was the best place to eat" and were told the "Ugly Roster" . The place definitely checked all the boxes, good food, friendly service and a cool name is always a plus. Very enjoyable spot !

Big D

05 Oct 2025

This place has got it going on. It's big, it's busy and it's good cooking. Has that classic diner vibe all over it. Family owned and operated. My first time there and I got the Harvest Cakes. Expected the sausage on the side, was surprised that it was cooked into the pancake. Was good regardless. Reminded me of a sausage corn dog but way better. My Dad got the Eggs Benedict. He said it was good, I didn't get to try any . The home fries that came with it were my favorite thing of all. My Mom got the strawberry waffle. Pretty good Prices are good too. Only questionable thing is the parking. Don't worry, it's fun

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