The Ugly Rooster Cafe - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Nothing ugly about this rooster! We got our coffee right away and had our food super fast too! The boys ordered omelets with home fries and rye toast and I had poached eggs and a pancake. The host, servers and cashier could not have been nicer and food was delicious!

Worth the wait to get in, attentive, considerate service, great food

Got lunch here on labor day. There was a wait, but the food was good. I got the burrito and it was definitely worth the money.

First time eating here, great food, service, price. Will visit again...

This place is your typical, neighborhood greasy spoon. Our waitress was nice and friendly. She was patient with us while we took some extra time to decide. I had the Foghorn Leghorn Burrito and he had the Breakfast Club Sandwich. On my burrito I ordered it with jalapeños and subbed in cheddar cheese. There were no issues. We received our food in about 10 minutes and it was even better than expected. The meat on my burrito was well seasoned and the steak was tender. I thought the smoked paprika was a nice touch on my homefries. The cheese was gooey, the eggs were soft and fluffy, and they gave me such a great amount of steak! I wish the salsa was made in house but I can never hate salsa so I was happy either way. The bread on his sandwich was buttery and crispy. It had just the right amount of mayo. The vegetables were fresh and perfect. The waitress was attentive and checked on us during the meal to make sure we had what we need and the food was prepared well. Overall the portions were generous for the final price of $40, including an $8 tip. We had left overs for a couple of days. It was worth the $40 and we enjoyed it. The restaurant has heart. The walls are decorated with the restaurant’s philanthropic efforts in the community and the news stories concerning the restaurant and brand. There is a sense of humor in the way the restaurant is decorated in general and the atmosphere is fun and laid back while honoring the culture of the small town it serves. There is a gift shop in the back selling jewelry and even some more mystical items. The person working the cash register was sweet and nice. The only real complaint I have, and it’s not much of one, is someday the dinning room could use a new coat of paint and the seating could be updated but honestly? As a neighborhood greasy spoon with great service, good food, and a positive vibe, even those criticisms fade into the background. It is absolutely worth a visit, just bring your appetite.

First time there and definitely going back.! Very busy and waited maybe 10 minutes for a seat. Danielle and Patty at the counter were very friendly and patient The chicken fried steak was excellent.

Very popular Diner. Be prepared to wait for a table. Nice touch of free coffee stand outside while waiting

Good food, good portions, fair prices and pleasant service!!!

Food was very tasty. The design of the place feels like a diner-styled restaurant. Friendly staff and fair pricing. Lots of variation to choose from on the menu.

This place was amazing! Not only was the breakfast incredible, but the service was outstanding. Our server, Victoria was just the best. She couldn’t have been nicer or more accommodating. We will definitely be coming back.

We love this place. The food is always hot and delicious. And all of the wait staff is friendly.

This place is great. Today 2 of us went in around 8:30. There was a wait so we decided to sit at the counter. Nikole was our server. (the only one on that side of the restaurant and it was jammed packed) We really didn’t wait at all, she kept our coffee topped off and checked in on us appropriately. Our food came out hot, very fast and perfectly cooked. We have leftovers and are full on $40. I really want to stress how amazing “Nikki” was. She was running her backside off with a smile. The entire staff was also friendly. When I say they were packed, there was a wait line out the door and everyone treated us like it was a slow Sunday. Highly recommend!

Breakfast never disappoints here. They run a well oiled machine, getting you seated and taking your order within a minute or 2. Food is really good.

My group of 10 stopped last year , this year and we will definitely be back next year!!! What a great diner!! Fantastic service!!!

The Ugly Rooster Cafe is a charming little spot that serves up some delicious and creative breakfast and brunch fare. I recently visited and was pleasantly surprised by the cozy, inviting atmosphere and friendly service.

A phenomenal place to eat 7 days a week 7am to 2pm. Unbelievable new items. It is still 30pmthe best breakfast and lunch in the Capital District.

Food was awesome, restaurant was awesome, waitresses were awesome, atmosphere was awesome! 100% KUDOS to all!

I've been going to the URC for 12 years at the time of this review. All of the staff are friendly. The food is fantastic. I love both of their locations (Mechanicville and Malta). They are an excellent establishment and a great addition to any community.

Great all around atmosphere food great waitress fantastic

Old school diner....good food. Service was prompt and food delivered quickly. Would've given 5 stars for service if we'd been offered refills of water/ice teas.

Very clean! Great service! Great portions. I consider myself a coffee snob. The coffee was great!

The first time I ate at the Ugly Rooster was a month ago and the Rooster Dilla was amazing! I am here now, eating Italian Style french toast!

Great food! I will be here often.

Service was outstanding and food was very good

Great place for breakfast and more. Top notch

Great food, great price, great place.

Love this place! Get the Farmers Scramble - you will not be hungry for the rest of the day! Staff is amazing and attentive. Food comes very quick! Turn over is fast - so even if they seem to be full you will not wait more than a few minutes.

I have been here a few times but this past time I went happened to be on Father's Day. I was pleasantly shocked at how quickly they got us a table. There was a line from when we got there until after we left but the food was amazing and I'm so glad we waited!

In my opinion this place thrives on breakfast. The lunch I had wasn’t that great. I tried their *new* crispy chicken sandwich and it was lacking any taste. Also, whoever breaded the chicken forgot to dry the chicken before breading causing all of the breading to slide right off of the chicken breast. Also I think it may be time to update the tables! They still say Malta Diner all over them!

One of our go-to weekend brunch spots. Consistently high quality and fair prices.

Great food , enthusiastic waitstaff, owner often on premises ( attentive & customer service oriented)& kitchen manager ALSO customer service oriented & they take customer service & their satisfaction seriously. Very accommodating on two separate visits ( by months !)....

10/10, great food and personable staff. Large portions, plenty of coffee, great music, best diner in the area.

A great diner with a lot of 'oomph'. Wonderful servers and a GREAT selection of all your diner faves and then some REALLY great spins on dishes. The Farmer's Scramble, and a variation on eggs benny in a potato cup! Excellent fried green tomatoes! Pancakes and waffles to die for (right now they have pumpkin). Expect to wait on the weekend if you don't get there early or close to closing (230). Enjoy!

I had the chicken fried steak and it was the best I ever had. Home fried potatoes are also the best and portions so big we took half home. This was our first time here but won't be the last.

What an amazing place to go for breakfast! Service was on point, fast, awesome music. Sraff IS Super friendly and smiley ! All staff had top notch teamwork!! Our waiter today was Peter-his service was flawless !

Food was great and staff wonderful. Carpet needs to be cleaned.

Food was great and service was very fast. Staff were very nice and accommodating. A bit noisy with music and loud chatter, but very cozy.

Food was mostly bland. They don't provide real maple syrup. Service was fast though.

This was a fun spot to stop for brunch! We were headed out of town and wanted to check it out since it was so busy - a good sign of delicious food! We figured the wait would be super long, but the restaurant is huge on the inside and they have a solid system in place to utilize every spit and get folks in and out, so the wait was only about 10 minutes! We were a party of 3 and got a beeper and waited outside with most of the other people who were waiting. We were seated in a booth and our server was so friendly and fast! They were awesome! The atmosphere reminded me of a 70s diner. Dark wood, mirrors on the walls, classic tables and seats. I would say they could use an upgrade, but in this case, it works because it is just part of the vibe of the Ugly Rooster! Our food was awesome and we would definitely go back to enjoy everything on the menu! It was hard to choose! My husband is a reuben sandwich snob and has had probably 100 different reubens in his life... and he placed this one on his top 3!!!

Food was great. Generous portions. Fantastic service.

Visited this cafe as it was close to my potential new home, It was a really nice atmosphere, welcoming, and great food. Definitely will be spending more time there, hopefully 🫰

This is what a breakfast joint should be. It's price reasonably and there's a nice blend between nostalgic diner in modern menu choices. We will be back for sure.

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The food is always delicious! The staff are absolutely wonderful. It is always busy here, but we don't mind the wait because it is worth it..

Never had fried pickles before. If you don't know what they are make sure you try them. The Establishment makes its own corned beef hash and it's very good.

OMG! I'm already crazy about this place but today Fran and I had brunch. Their BLT w/ waffle fries .. Fan!

Great food, fantastic service, and fair prices. Highly recommended. Do not miss.

Friendly staff, omelette had a burnt after taste, coffee was weak.

If you like a diner experience with really good food and service this is where you'll find it. Me and my husband just came here today (not our first time) and got the Fried green tomato BLT and the Southern style sandwich. The BLT was delicious. Perfect crispy bacon (a lot of it), fresh lettuce, perfectly tart green tomatoes with crispy cornmeal breading and fresh bread (I chose rye) with the perfect crispy fries on the side. My husband's sandwich has the same perfect bacon, delicious sausage gravy, very good biscuits, fried green tomatoes, eggs and cheddar cheese with their famous home fries on the side. We both had their very good coffee (must try) and we are set for the day. The service is always warm and friendly. It's the perfect spot to go to.

What an awesome place! Our favorite meal to have out is breakfast and this place was by far the best we've had. They didn't chintz on the great quality local maple syrup! We'll definitely be back!

Very good food and fast service!

The food is out of this world. Can't say enough about this place. Love the fried green tomatoes on the BLT. Staff is very friendly and service is top notch. Great addition to the neighborhood. Best dinner around hands down.

Big Country Breakfast, fresh wholesome ingredients and reasonably timely service! Highly recommend, but bring your appetite, because they fill you up!

This was a last-minute breakfast find. My partner and I were in the area and got here at 1pm. The staff was attentive, kind,courteous, and the food was delicious. Would definitely stop here again. :) note to self for next time - queso has peppers in it, and was a bit spicy but still good :)

We were driving in an awful storm and decided to stop for some breakfast/brunch. So happy we did. The service and food were very delicious. Portions were great and it just really hit the spot. We had a scrambled something which was very delicious and a more traditional breakfast. I recommend the marble rye as a toast option! The French toast was the only thing that maybe could have used some love, but I’m biased- i love challah French toast - So i won’t take away any stars. Lol

Our order was taken within 10 minutes of being sat, we got out food in 15 minutes and left within an hour. We walked in around 12:35pm; the parking lot was full and so were most of the tables, but service was quick efficient, and the food was great! I got the Bananas Foster French Toast with side of sausage links and shared their homemade corned beef hash with my sister.

Best breakfast I've had in the area, the prices are very reasonable, and the service was excellent, 10/10 would recommend, will be coming back soon

Great food. Definitely worth the visit.

Was waiting alonger time than normal but had a big party of 8 will still go back love there food

Difficult to make a choice of what to eat because EVERYTHING LOOKED DELICIOUS!! I had a pulled pirk panini- excellent! Service was friendly and prompt! Prices were good! Parking right outside.

Best service ever!!! Food was served quick and fresh!! Awesome atmosphere!!! A must visit!!!!

Great place, staff was friendly and fun. Food was good tasting with a nice portion size. Price was reasonable for what you get. Wish I lived closer, this would be a regular stop.

Great dinner with friendly staff and good food!

Enjoying my final day off from work, by having breakfast right down the street from the office. Can't tell you how many times I have driven past this location in the last 6 years, but enough that I remember when this was still called the Malta Diner. Which subsequently closed down, and then was bought and reopened as the Ugly Rooster. Meant to try this spot sooner, but the times for when they open and when I need to be at work just never aligned and the trip here takes me roughly 30 to 45 minutes. But I have discovered, the wait was worth it. Walked in around 8:00AM to find a pretty quite atmosphere, very classic cafe and diner ascetic, and super friendly staff. I was promptly seated and brought my decaf coffee in seconds, excellent service. My server Radine was pleasant and quick on everything, always checking in on me but not too much that I felt rushed or bothered. Ended up going with an order of a waffle with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, and the 2-egg breakfast which came with eggs of your choice, toast of your choice, and home fries. Only took 5-7 minutes and my meal was on the table. The waffle was outstanding, 10/10, best waffle I have had in a long time. Had a vanilla flavor with a slight sweetness, so I didn't need to use too much syrup. The whipped cream was not overly sweet either, and the tartness of the fresh strawberries offset things to form a perfect harmony. Would consume again. The eggs were fine, not much to write home about, but they did go great with the toast, making a fine egg sandwich without any extra pepper or salt required. The toast itself was the most wheat-y wheat toast I have ever had, crunchy crust, grainy flavor, and just enough butter to soften it without being greasy. And let's not forget those home fries, which were wonderfully spicy. But I don't mean "ow hot" spicy, I mean it had a tremendous pepper flavor to them. Normally I've found most locations over-salt their home fries, but here, that is not the case. Very fresh cracked pepper, tasty fried flavor, a slightly crisp exterior, and a soft potato-y interior. Thumbs up. All together my bill only came to a little over $19, which was also a perfect way to end the breakfast. A delicious start to the day.

Food was so good. Homemade corn beef hash was the best. Staff were very friendly

I love having breakfast at the ugly rooster when I am visiting family in Malta. It never disappoints the food and value are always consistent as well as the weight staff. They're corned beef hash is top notch and their french toast offerings are always delicious and fun.

They have great breakfast options.

Newbies & Couldn't Be Happier With Breakfast! The Decor Was Spot On & Frendly Staff Made Our Experience Great! Maybe Turn Up The AC, Just A Bit 👌 👍👍

I love the people there and they're so friendly! The food is delicious 😋. If I could i would go have breakfast there every single day!

The food was very good. Service was kind and quick. Had a good time!

Their breakfasts, which is all i have had so far are excellent

Literally THE best!!! Love it here and you will too!!

Classic rural Diner experience. If you were familiar with the previous Malta Diner, not much has changed, the Ugly Rooster kept much of the same menu, and many of the friendly staff are maintained.

Food here is good. I forgot to take pics! Ruben with fries and a pickle, companion had shrimp tacos. I had the Reuben and the meal was very tastee. Cannot speak to the tacos but they looked good and he likes them. People there are very friendly.

This is a great local spot for breakfast. The portions are very big - probably a bit too big, honestly.

Great breakfast and service. Glad to see them in Malta!

Great wait staff. Good food. Clean place and resealable prices.

The Ugly Rooster was recommended by a friend, and it did not disappoint! Understandably super busy, but we still got a table right away. Food and service was very good! A definite do again!

Name got us here (Ugly Rooster), the Food is gonna bring us Back!!!

Best service and food . Marissa was our server. Amazing eggs Benedict and I had the banana foster French toast. Delish and great coffee

Awesome service every time! Thank you!😊

Great breakfast spot. Huge portions, delicious food at a reasonable price. Coffee always kept full by very nice servers.

Super great breakfast and lunch joint. Amazing pancakes and check out the deep fried turkey and gravy over biscuits. Yummy! Highly recommend.

Service Excellent, food excellent prices average

Stopped here for a quick bite in the morning. The breakfast menu is good. Service was good.

Haven't been here since before the pandemic, food is still very good, the service is friendly and efficient. I enjoyed a very filling chicken quesadilla with waffle fries.

Always good, service is excellent.

Great breakfast! Large portions and all cooked perfectly.

I love this place. It's just a good brunch spot. Definitely a must try!

If you like a good Hearty breakfast then this is the right choice

The burgers and fries were great!

Great breakfast menu! Great service. Great prices.

Great food and service at a fair price.

Very festive diner with great food and service. We were merrily greeted by the host and enjoyed big hearty omelettes and eggs with Hollandaise, crab, and avocado. And we glimpsed the famous tattooed waitress to boot! Will definitely return.

Relaxing diner. Staff knows menus. Easy parking .no waiting for meal

Good food and good prices. I go whenever I am in the area.

Great if you don't mind waiting even though tables are empty

Very reasonable priced, friendly service.Food was great.

Great menu, Great prices and smiley attentive servers. Fantastic simple food prepared with care and great pride. Wide range of choices. And best of all Great atmosphere and perfect lighting. Sorry for rambling on. This area has needed a restaurant like this for a long long time. Go treat yourself and support this locally owned business. You will not be disappointed.

So glad we have such a great home town diner. Go there whenever I can.

Great breakfast!! Love the GF choices for my GF family. And they even brought out a strawberry shortcake for my sisters birthday. We didn't even ask. The waitress just heard us ask about her birthday!!