Sandyes Cafe and Cakes
1316 Nott St, Schenectady, NY
Crema's Take
“This cozy Schenectady spot is beloved for made-to-order pastries and custom cakes that locals return to year after year, with a welcoming atmosphere perfect for lingering over coffee and catching up with friends. While the kitchen takes its time (a sign of careful, fresh preparation), the real draw is Sandye's creative cake designs and reputation for special occasions—birthdays, gender reveals, and celebrations that deserve a personal touch. It's the kind of neighborhood cafe where you're not just grabbing caffeine, but investing in something handmade and thoughtful.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We had a great experience at Sandeyes Cafe! Everything tasted incredibly fresh—it took a little time to come out, but you can tell it’s made to order and worth the wait. I had the chicken bacon ranch salad and my fiancé inhaled his chicken bacon melt on a hardroll so fast I…
Sandyes Cafe and Cakes did an amazing job! I ordered a cake from them for my sister-in-law, and they truly blew me away. The design was absolutely beautiful — you could see the creativity and attention to detail in every part of it. they came through and delivered a stunning,…
This is now my 3rd year getting custom cakes from sandye , & i must say she manages to blow me away each year ! she’s done my gender reveal cake , my daughters first birthday , & as of yesterday her second birthday ! the cakes are always so tasty and beautiful !!. every cake…
Went to my great niece’s 1st birthday party. Cake was awful. It was a strawberry cake that was way too sweet. Frosting was tasteless. Had a weird texture; waxy. Tasted like wax. Cake was way overpriced. $80 for a basic round cake with basic decorations. Cake was not cute …
Omg the cake she made for my son's birthday was amazing!!! It was moist, delicious and the design was out of this world. I definitely recommend getting your cakes here, I know I will be from now on.
Crema Reviews
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