Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTops American Grill, Bakery & Bar
Schenectady, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tops American Grill, Bakery & Bar pairs its breakfast menu with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa, though the real beverage depth sits in the nonalcoholic lineup. Bottomless fresh-brewed coffee runs $2.19, with cappuccino, espresso, iced tea, iced coffee, hot chocolate, and a pure premium orange juice with lots of pulp filling out the list. A straightforward, value-minded drink menu.
- What should I order?
- Order the bottomless fresh-brewed coffee at $2.19, which includes a second cup free if you're just having coffee. For a sweeter start, the hot chocolate with whipped cream costs $2.19. The 12-ounce pure premium orange juice at $3.49 offers a pulpy, fresh-squeezed style.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Breakfast diners who want a reliable cup of coffee or a classic brunch cocktail will find familiar options. The wide range of nonalcoholic drinks, from espresso to iced coffee in French Vanilla or Hazelnut, suits those avoiding alcohol or seeking variety.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Nonalcoholic drinks are priced from $2.19 for coffee or hot chocolate to $3.99 for a 16-ounce orange juice. Cocktails are mentioned on the breakfast menu but prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The breakfast menu explicitly encourages pairing a Bloody Mary or Mimosa with your meal, a nod to the bar component of the venue. Meanwhile, the nonalcoholic side is unusually extensive, with multiple coffee formats, iced teas, and a juice described as 'like fresh squeezed with lots of pulp.'
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
This is a light offering, best for diners seeking a classic brunch drink rather than a dedicated cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — The breakfast menu explicitly encourages enjoying a Bloody Mary or Mimosa, integrating cocktails into the morning meal.
Standout selections
- — Bloody Mary — Suggested with breakfast.; Mimosa — Suggested with breakfast.
Nonalcoholic
An extensive nonalcoholic menu covers juices, coffee, tea, milk, hot chocolate, iced tea, and iced coffee. Specialty coffees like cappuccino and espresso are available, with bottomless coffee and free iced tea refills adding value.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection spanning hot and cold drinks, from espresso to iced coffee in French Vanilla or Hazelnut.
- — Bottomless fresh-brewed coffee at $2.19 and iced tea with free refills offer solid value.
- — Pure premium orange juice is described as 'like fresh squeezed with lots of pulp,' available in three sizes.
Standout selections
- — Fresh-Brewed Coffee - $2.19, bottomless; Cappuccino - $3.69
- — Pure Premium Orange Juice - $2.79 (8oz), $3.49 (12oz), $3.99 (16oz)
Pricing: Coffee $2.19, cappuccino $3.69, espresso $2.79, iced tea $2.99, iced coffee $2.99, hot chocolate $2.19, orange juice $2.79-$3.99.
How it sits with the food
The Bloody Mary and Mimosa are suggested as accompaniments to breakfast, making them natural partners for morning dishes. The coffee and hot chocolate also fit a breakfast setting.
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