Naughter's

Update: i finally tried the french toast here and it is amazing! Crunchy and tossed with sugar. Everyone should order this, perhaps as an extra dish to share. The burger here is really good as are the fries. The tuna melt is great, wish it came with some more fresh lettuce or tomatoes. Original review: Amazing little spot in downtown troy. Super cool vibes and great staff, the food is simple. Sometimes have to wait a bit as its very small inside but usually things move fairly quickly. Love the coffee refills too. Homefries, egg, toast, bacon egg and cheese are all good Cant wait to try the chopped cheese

We were visiting our son at RPI and was looking for a place that serves breakfast. We’re so glad to find this gem in downtown Troy. I had the Eggs Benedict, and it was perfect. My husband had the French omelette and it was also cooked perfectly and good. The storefront is light blue. We missed it the first time because we didn’t see a sign. We will definitely be back to try their lunch and dinner menus.

Unique restaurant with open kitchen/bar/grill and an assortment of cassettes! Slightly upscale diner food. Everything we ordered was seasoned well and quickly served. Only complaint was that the home fries were cold/lukewarm. It seemed like they cooked them and then put them off to the side of the flat top to stay warm but they weren’t even close to warm when we got them. Priced well, definitely worth it for breakfast/brunch!

The best. Loved the chop cheese + eggs and gravy on biscuits. Bottomless drop coffee was great too. Super staff, great spot.

Popped in for a burger and fries. Was a wonderful burger and fries. Good coffee as well. I'll need to check out their breakfast when in town again.

We were in Troy for an event and stayed overnight. Looked around for a breakfast place and found Naughters. I am an RPI alum and I wish they were open when I attended! The food is amazing, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is cozy American diner. Highly recommend!!!

This place is like a time capsule in the best way. The folks who work there are really nice, and the menu is what I'd call the highlights reel of a typical American diner: breakfast, sides, fries, and sandwiches. I can honestly say the fries are phenomenal - perfection when hot, and still really darn good when room temperature. The pancakes are also just exactly what I was hoping for, fluffy straightforward deliciousness. I can't wait to go back.

We tried 2 vegetarian sandwiches, take out. The chickpea was great, I was able to reduce the amount of raw onion I ate by removing the large pieces. Stayed not soggy during travel! The eggplant sandwich was a disappointment, maybe it was too built up for me by others. It was hard to bite the eggplant and it was very messy and it was mostly fried tasting. Not for me... The woman behind the counter was nice and food was ready upon arrival (ordered ahead by phone as their website didn't work). The place is small, seating in same room as open kitchen.

AMAZING food! Friendly servers! we spent a weekend in Albany and ended up eating breakfast here two mornings in a row. absolutely delicious everything! great coffee! can't say enough great things about this place!

No frills, solid service, and great food! Who would have thought I'd find one of the best pancakes ever in Troy. So happy to have the home fries chopped smaller so they're crispier. Surprised that their side of bacon of $5 comes with 5 pieces!! Inflation? Not here. Can't wait to be back!

Its 800am on the NY Thruway. We have been on the road since 5am, and I start to wonder where we can stop for brekky. I pull up google maps and Naughters rises to top like cream. I move to yelp and lots of good reviews here too. They were rated 5 stars with 300+ reviews on the G maps. We love stopping in Troy. We already love Defazio's and Lucky Corner. We were ready for a good breakfast spot here. They are open 8am Wednesday to Sunday and close about 1.0am or 2.30am. These are great hours because many restaurants close early in Troy. We once drove thru on Friday night and couldnt find a place to get food during the pandemic, but i digress. The menu is simple but they deliver on what they promise. This is a nice place for the classic diner fare of hotcakes, eggs, homefries and toast. I ordered a side of sausage and got a nice skinless sausage patty. I enjoyed my eggs benedict with canadian ham with a small side salad of arugula. Everything seems to be made from scratch. No powdered eggs or frozen saussge from the restaurant food supplier company. They also had unlimited coffee in these throwback brown ceramic diner mugs. This place is cute and memorable. The service is friendly, efficient and attentive. Naughter's is only about 2 years old and now they expanded next door. Spend your hard-earned dollars here and you won't regret it.

I love a good diner so I stopped by Naughter's for a quick breakfast while working in the area recently. The space is pretty small and has typical diner vibes. I sat at the counter and got to watch them work their magic on the flat top. I was blown away by the prices - you can get an egg and cheese sandwich for $5! I got the egg and cheese, added sausage, and ordered a hash brown. After tip, this hearty and filling meal was only $11.49! My food was so tasty with perfectly griddled eggs, melty white American cheese, and super crispy hash brown patty. Everyone working was friendly and polite. Loved my experience at Naughter's and I'm sad that I can't get this type of food for this price where I live.

I've been to Naughters twice, and honestly, I'm a little surprised by its high rating. It's an adorable diner with charming interiors that have a vintage vibe. When you enter, you'll find a few tables and some bar seats. Due to the limited seating, depending on the day and time, you might encounter a wait. The menu at Naughters is small. I've tried their vegetable hash and the eggplant sandwich. The food was just okay, but it was nice to see the chefs cooking right in front of you in the open kitchen. The staff were quick, patient, and attentive. The coffee was also just okay. One advantage this spot has is that it's open till 2:30 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a potential go-to for a late-night bite after drinks. I felt like my experience was pretty average, and I probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit again.

Was told that Naughter's had the best pancakes so I went in with high expectations (and a little bit of skepticism). They exceeded my expectations. I called ahead to get a pulse check for what the wait was looking like for a party of 3. I was told that it may be a 15-20 minute wait because they were full. To our pleasant surprise, we walked in and had no wait because a table had opened up. The hosts were warm and welcoming. The atmosphere of the space was also vibrant and homey. I had looked at pictures of the menu offerings on yelp ahead of time and it seemed that certain items may have changed. The menu was small but still had some good options and reasonable prices. My dad and I both got the chopped cheese, I got a hotcake on the side and my sister got chocolate chip hotcakes and a biscuit. I also got an iced latte with oatmilk. Both my father and I enjoyed the chopped cheese. It was filling, flavorful, and didn't feel to heavy. The pancake was amazing. It wasn't too sweet, and it was fluffy, light, and overall just amazing. I actually texted a friend that the pancake changed my life. My latte was just as good. The coffee was strong but combined well with the oatmilk and syrup for an overall smooth taste. The food came out quickly and the servers were all attentative and fun! Such a cute, vibey, yummy spot; I will definitely be back!

Two different people I knew in the Capital Region suggested I come here, so I knew it must be good. This place gives out cozy vibes, with a few small tables and a long counter. Surfaces are wood - the spot's kind of like if a cafe and a diner had a child. I was hankering for a vegetarian eggs benedict. This isn't a thing that's actually on the menu, but they very kindly let me cheat it when I ordered the veg hash, eggs & toast with a poached egg and a side of hollandaise. Food was super tasty. Potatoes were very crisp. Liberally doused my dish with the much-appreciated bottle of hot sauce that was hanging on the table. A high quality breakfast with no pomp or pretention, just good food.

Food was mediocre, not worth the wait at all. Order a pancake can it had so much butter on it i could feel my arteries clogging. If you are in to that, this is your place. There menu only has a few things to pick from. Just not my place to eat.

What a welcoming little diner! The staff were so friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. They were gracious about changing details - want bacon on that? No problem! Want those poached eggs a little more medium? No problem! The food was delicious. I've largely stopped eating out because the food seems so mediocre these days, i'd rather have a bowl of cereal at home. But Naughter's did not disappoint - if i'm ever in Troy again, they have a repeat customer.

Service was great, Food okay [Troy NY] We had breakfast here at Naughter's before starting our day. We came in to an empty restaurant on a Saturday morning around 8:30a but it didn't take long to fill the modest size eatery. The waitress was welcoming and very friendly. After perusing through the menu we ended up doing a la carte for two-eggs, hashbrown and bacon (for me) and sausage for the hubby. The food is cooked right there in an open kitchen. Our breakfast was served by one of the cooks, perhaps the owner himself, I don't know. I was a bit turned off by all the grease on the hashbrown and bacon. There's seating everywhere. We sat by the front window. You can also dine at the counter or at a table. The ambiance has a vintage touch. Walls hung old photos. There is a shelf with old cassette tapes, right next to a boom box on the countertop. The diner is located in Historic Downtown Troy. 3.5 Stars for my experience. Review #3011

Street parking is the option. Not a huge breakfast menu but covered most things. I had the pancakes and house made sausage, my wife had a breakfast sandwich and our daughter had the Benedict. Everything was great. The Coffee is outstanding. Wait staff was attentive and pleasant. Be very careful when entering, the floor can be very slippery. Not a huge place but adequate.

Awesome find in downtown Troy! I was between meetings with a colleague and we found Naughter's on Yelp. We walked in, were quickly greeted by super friendly staff and placed our orders. I loved my veggie hash with eggs and toast. Hot and delicious! Eggs were cooked perfectly. My colleague had French toast sticks, sausage and a potato of some sort...he really enjoyed everything. Cool luncheonette vibe. Early hours AND late night hours to serve the bar crawlers. Score.

This place is the real deal! Amazing little retro diner with a lot of personality and seriously good food. My veg hash, eggs and toast -- so good. Sweet potato, beets, onion, carrot peppers were very flavorful, and the eggs were nice and fluffy. And the bread was also so good! My friend got a tuna melt with fries and and she loved it too. I'm obsessed with this place!

The breakfast was outstanding and the service was very friendly and attentive. I had their special which came with spicy sausages and my partner had the French omelet. Both dishes were prepared to perfection.

Tiny and delicious. No frills, just incredible food. Limited seating so expect a (worth the) wait.

Wow!! We walked around looking for a place that would serve us breakfast at 2 pm. Man oh man, we SO LUCKED OUT!! Go here go here go here. Wait staff are SO NICE, but really, you want to hear about the food. I had delicious fluffy pancakes (they only serve real maple syrup ), and their house made sausage patty. Yum yum. It COULD NOT BE MORE PERFECT). My spouse, a much healthier eater than I am, had the vegetable hash with 2 poached eggs on top. Honestly, a work of art. So, we completely lucked out. Also, a shout out to what Troy has become. Honestly, I haven't been here for 20 years. It is so interesting, alive, a new go to place for us. Who knew? Keep it going, Troy!

when we tried to grab SD sliders after the kichen closed, the bartender and 5 regulars all pointed us in the right direction, promising we would find the right "we've been celebrating this guy's birthday-eve for hours and need some comfy food to cap the night" experience at Naughters - and boy oh boy, were they right. The warm lighting and diner vibes gives this spot a feeling of being long loved. With late night post-bar hours, breakfast faves on the menu, and the chillest of cozy decor vibes, there is no doubt in my mind that this place has been the setting of so many stories between friends, partners, and strangers, too. One of the highlights, IMHO, in the cassette collection lining two of the walls and the stereo rocking out the staff's selections. When we visited, Metallica's "...And Justice for All" was the featured album. The food was exactly what we needed - breakfast sammies, chopped cheese, and fries for the table, all cooked fresh for us by the happy staff. Regulars down the bar from us ordered the Industry Eggplant sammie, which will be my choice for my next visit, for sure. Another recommendation from our dining-mates, dipping those fries in a side of pesto mayo - YES, YES, YES! that is the right choice. This is obviously a favorite of locals, as a few stopped by during our visit to order meals after their own date nights out and bar shifts. When Midnight hit the clock, all the patrons and the staff joined us in a round of cheerful HAPPY BIRTHDAYS to our friend. THAT explains the energy of this place.

Great breakfast sandwich. The sausage is freshly pressed on the grill, not a standard frozen sausage patty. The cook is fast but does a great job. Great to dine in or grab and go.

Ordered a tuna sandwich from here. The man put on gloves. Opened the fridge wearing the gloves. Took out a white bucket of tuna with the gloves on. Then Scooped out my tuna using his hand with the same glove and made my sandwich. Eh. I never went back.

Small menu but we ordered 3 different breakfast items & enjoyed them all. I thought the home fries were excellent, one companion left over half of his, other than that we cleaned our plates. Quite crowded & the coffee mugs are tiny so the poor waitress had to make several trips to refill. Had they used larger cups we would only have had to have (maybe) one refill.

Loved my lunch here today. Naughter's is small but comfortable; John and staff are welcoming and accommodating. The menu is typical diner fare, but elevated. Better ingredients, better prepared, well presented. Portions are a healthy size and prices are reasonable given the quality of everything. If you don't order egg salad out because you think you make it better at home, I'm guessing the egg salad at Naughter's is better than yours. On the toasted, seeded rye, it's sublime.

Food service and ambiance was awesome. Had Beans and Greens soup and an amazing Reuben!!!

Cute college town dinner, yummy homefries and seasonal pumpkin entrees. Great service cute venue.

This place has seriously good eats in a casual neighborhood atmosphere. My husband read about Naughter's somewhere and asked if we could go for breakfast on a Saturday morning. We sat at the counter and watched as Aaron ( a grill master) and John ( the owner) tended to our beautifully-plated meals with efficiency and flair. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with greens and home fries. It was perfect. I don't usually eat home fries, but these were exceptional. My husband ordered the Eggs Benedict with corned beef hash which he said was awesome. The coffee is very good, too. They even had oat milk for those of us who don't want dairy. Aaron made sure the coffee mugs didn't go empty. The vintage feel to this eatery is great. The brightly colored plates look like Fiesta-ware. The green wall paint, green vinyl covered booth and seats made for a fun decor. I also liked the old tunes on mixed tapes from a cassette player. Talk about throwback! The music apparently changes a lot, but Funk and early rap were playing during my breakfast. According to John, he opened more than four months ago on Valentine's Day. In that time, he's developed a neighborhood following. Some customers are greeted on a first name basis. The prices are good. The food is great. The place is clean, bright and charming. The black board listing today's specials--including schnitzel and pierogis-- had my enthusiastic hubby already making plans for his next meal at Naughter's.

I loved this place! A cool interior with incredibly friendly vibes, perfectly crispy French fries, and all of the hot coffee you can drink. What more could you want? The Philly pork sandwich is absolutely enormous and packed with big chunks of tender pork, and the industry eggplant is a perfect combo of textures and flavors, the greasiness of the fried eggplant and hash browns cut by the spicy pickled peppers. As much as I liked the sandwiches, I suspect that this place really shines at breakfast, and I'm excited to come back on a lazy (and possibly hung over) Sunday morning to see if the eggs live up to the hash browns and coffee.

enough can't be said about this place. it really encapsulates what Troy used to be. Any time i'm having a bad day i'll find myself here. the employees and owners are all really down to earth, warm and welcoming. And the food, no matter what you get is so good. Diner food but make it ten times better. This place needs to be on Troy's top ten like yesterday. I really hope this place stays around for a while. It's not easy opening up a place especially so young so i commend these guys. Much love and support to you all in the coming years.

Gluten free sausage breakfast sandwich with a side hash brown. The gluten free biscuit was unreal. Service was fantastic. And just a fun atmosphere. Also great prices. 10/10 would recommend (especially for gluten free people!!).

French omelet will make me keep coming back and still have to try the rest of the menu. Nice spot to grab a bite when in Troy and great service.

Naughters opened recently in Downtown Troy in the left half of the former Minar Indian Cuisine space on 5th Ave near Broadway. This cute little breakfast and lunch cafe/diner has that inviting atmosphere with a lunch counter with seating the grill/food prep done behind the counter and a few tables. Classic rock music is playing from a boombox on the counter next to a stack of cassette tapes. The food offers include breakfast sandwiches, egg dishes, hotcakes, French toast sticks, burgers, sandwiches, fries, French onion soup, coffee, and cold drinks in the cooler. I stopped by Naughters recently for takeout. The place was pretty busy and all the tables were occupied with only one open stool at the counter. I ordered the Veggie Hash ($5 plus tax) and French Toast Sticks ($6 plus tax). My food was boxed and bagged in under 10 minutes. The Veggie Hash was fairly simple, grilled mix of golden potatoes, squash, peppers, onions, carrot, and spinach, slightly oily, like enhanced home fries. The French toast sticks were thick, egg battered bread deep fried to firm outside and soft and moist inside, with crunchy cinnamon sugar coating and Maple syrup provided for dipping. Overall, this is a great little place to stop for brunch, but the seating is limited here.

The food is top notch innovative diner style. The ambiance is cool yet casual and you can't get better service in whole Capita Region. Try the the Industry Egg Plant - the best sandwich in the state

besides the place, not having a sign out front to let you know that you're there it was perfect. Good service good food right away!

A dive with soul. Just my kinda place to LUV. Pretty darn good food. Casual, relaxed atmosphere. Yes I would move in here if I lived nearby. Roll in for breakfast and coffee. Hang out for lunch. (And go get some donuts after, around the corner at 518 Donuts). Cooks and servers that are real and nice and human. I appreciated the effort of the Philly pork sandwich, but it ain't gonna put DeNic's out of business and now I'm itching for a road trip to the source. Really good fries. A pleasure.

Staff is very attentive and kind, the food is always incredible and the selection is large as well. The interior itself is also very unique and adds to the dining experience.

Great spot with awesome service and a cozy atmosphere. Some of the best food you will have in Troy!

The neighborhood place you gotta love! Go once and I promise you will be back. Go twice and they will remember your name and how you like it. Stay up late and you may find it to be your best friend Just go.....

Excellent food. Small menu but everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. Hand cut fries were beyond great. Super friendly and fast.

Best breakfast sandwich I've ever eaten! Coffeee was fresh! Very Comforting! Rishka

Adorable place with fantastic, quick service. We stopped in on our way downstate and I'm glad we did. I ordered the egg sandwich which was awesome. The toast that came with my girls meal was SOURDOUGH and delicious. I also like having the hot sauce right there, I always have to ask for hot sauce anywhere I go. Definitely worth a stop in

Sought out this gem based on reviews and it did not disappoint. They take regular items and make them exceptional with seasoning and cooking skill. Add the fact that the fries are homemade cut potatoes, the sauerkraut is home made, etc. Everything here is made with love and knowledge of preparation. The humble setting adds to its charm. They have plenty of staff who are supremely attentive. Can't wait to go back! Amateur food critic :)

My colleague and discovered Naughter's while working in the Albany/Troy area. What a wonderful quirky little place. We loved it! The service was friendly and the food was delish!

Cute vibrant little diner with 50s vibe, great place for small party lunch/brunch. Not very accessible so if you have a bad knee, want to come with a larger party, or want to come with kids (babies are ok), this might not be a place for you. I would still come for a casual date though.

Came with a group around brunch time. Place was busy but we were lucky enough to get seats at the counter for four. I got eggs scrambled with Swiss, hash browns and rye bread with a sausage on the side. Eggs were good, hash was greasy and hearty and the toast was toast (sausage was over cooked) My gf got the veggie hash which she found slightly underwhelming, but the sunny side up eggs were cooked perfectly. One of the people we were with got the eggplant sandwich, stacked high with crispy fried eggplant and packing a pesto mayo punch, it will surely be my choice if I'm back. Above average diner with some cool original plates. Worth a shot if your in the area.

Wonderful breakfast place. Staff is great. Food is excellent! My wife and I were in town for a concert and wanted a place for breakfast the day after. Wow, so good! The eggs Bennie were on point! Best hollandaise I've ever had! Our waiter was so kind. He was attentive but not too much. I asked him for some hot sauce and he brought me 5 to choose from. Very cool local spot for breakfast! Thank you!!

My favorite diner in Troy (: the veggie hash and pancakes are 10/10. Also the old school ambiance makes this place the gem that it is.

Awesome place to grab breakfast late at night. This retro restaurant is great. Staff is nice and food is good. They use a tape deck to play music. The place has character.

Was looking for a brunch spot late Saturday afternoon and this was it! We wanted outdoor seating so our dog could join us. Got the veggie hash and it was DELICIOUS with beets and arugula. Our coffee cup was never low which is important to me on a sleepy weekend. Jasmine was a great waitress! Overall awesome find. Will be back!!!!

Naughter's, welcome to Troy! You fit right in. This spot is 50's themed, equipped with sparkly chairs and barstools. Jazzy music plays from a boombox with casette tapes. It's small, so don't come with a large group of people! We came with a group of 4 on a Saturday around midnight. It was pretty dead when we got there, but probably just because the spot is new. Once we were finished with our food, it was packed. I only had the fries, but my friends had a burger and egg and cheese. They said it was delicious. There are NO GLUTEN FREE BUNS here yet, so stick to the hash and whatever else you can manage (unsure if the fries are completely gf - they are fried in the same oil as everything else). Hopefully they get some gf bread because I am very curious about the egg and cheese. It looks amazing! The bathroom is in a weird lil nook upstairs. Don't hit your head! There is a sink, but it's to the left once you get out of the bathroom in another little nook. I'll definitely be back here. We've been needing a late night grub spot in downtown Troy and I'm happy we have one!

Yummmmm! Loved it :) The staff was very attentive and exceptionally nice! Liz

Thought it would be a nice place to have breakfast,upon entering the one waitress was nice but after being seated not so good. The second waitress just stared from behind the counter ,I had to ask for straws for the drinks, and she comes and dropped them on the table. Mind u, they have no wrapping on them. Forgot to mention the drinks came in like kid cups ,not like the other drinks the other customers were getting. Then, the waitress never came back to ask if we were ready to order,another young gentleman came to the table. I felt a bit racism going on. I just paid for my drinks and left. I will not be returning, I guess some things haven't changed.