Redwood Diner

I've been frequenting this diner for the past few weeks, thanks to the prices at Blue Ribbon skyrocketing. I wasn't sure what to expect, because this is an old diner that has been in Schenectady on Hamburg Street forever. What I found was a pleasant surprise. We checked it out for brunch one Sunday, and found that the menu was varied like most diners, they had some great specials, and the wait staff was very friendly. What makes or breaks a diner experience is the staff, a clean uncluttered environment, good prices, and obviously the food. This place gets a thumbs up for all of those factors. My chicken sandwich was really great, but more importantly the French fries that came with it were perfectly cooked diner fries. Something that a lot of places mess up by using starch coated french fries, bad seasonings, or poor cook temperature. I'm happy to report that there were none of those problems here. The next time I went back I had French toast, which was excellent, perfectly cooked bacon on the side, and eggs exactly how I wanted them. Simple and to the point, that's what good diners are known for and I'll be coming back for years to come.

The owner was absolutely amazing. We have been on a very long road trip (6 days on the road) with two kids (2.5y & 9m) and she entertained our son the entire time so he could get some of his energy out. We will definitely be back if we drive through the area again. SO happy we found this place. The food was also amazing. The best breakfast we've had the entire road trip! Thank you guys!

Sent a family member in for employment. Very disappointed with the out come. The manager and owner so rude and unprofessional. That’s how you treat someone who is very young just starting in the working world. Bashing others competitors on the same street. Bad business. My family and friends will no longer go to this location. And happy my family member declined the job.

Been going there for years today i ordered a pickup of a hotdog and the owner asked if i was going to leave a generous tip and showed me a sign that says we like generous tips!! It’s takeout if i sat in then i could understand. Then she says it louder so others can hear. That was it i won’t be forced to tip. That’s the last I’ll go there. My family has gone for years and I’ve informed family and friends to pass this on. Nobody should feel like that especially from an owner. Goodbye. Remember we all forgot you got caught for storing all your food on the ground by the food and health administration . We know you had 31 violations. Think about that before you decide to embarrass a lifelong customer!!

Driving home from a folk festival, we hate the NY Thruway on Sunday evening, so we delay until Monday. That means breakfast. Had my tongue set for creamed chipped beef, but it wasn't on the menu. "Settled" for a farmer omelet, hash browns and rye toast. Turned out to be delicious. The coffee was hot, tasty, and refilled frequently. A thoroughly satisfying breakfast.

Friendly, attentive owner. Attentive staff. Really good breakfasts( we had pancakes, western sandwich and mushroom omlette) great prices. Clean!!! Festive touches for the 4th of July weekend.we do wade tours frequently and stay at the Belvedere down the road. The Redwood Diner is close by. Will be part of every Wade Tour vacation from now on!