You already know what the most important meal of the day is, so finding an extraordinary breakfast spot in New York is always something exciting. Just 15-minutes outside of the popular city of Saratoga Springs, the little village of Ballston Spa is home to one of our favorite restaurants. An area of Upstate that’s overflowing with charm, find out for yourself why people from all over drive to feast on the waffles at this one little cafe.

Just off of Milton Avenue on Front Street in the heart of the village, Iron Roost is a delicious little eatery in Ballston Spa that's known for drawing in quite the crowd.
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A bright and friendly ambiance immediately greets you as you walk through the door, with this interior view often looking quite different on the weekends - with lots of hungry New Yorkers flocking here for breakfast.
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The eatery opened up in the spring of 2012, bringing a new taste to the village of Ballston Spa and instantly becoming a hit in the area.
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Inside you'll feel right at home, with simple touches of decor and a beautiful brick wall in the dining room.
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The entire restaurant seats 45-hungry visitors, with lots of tables in the main dining room.
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Visitors will also find one-of-a-kind handmade stools that also line the walls of the restaurant.
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The Iron Roost specializes in gourmet waffles, ones that look like a dish that just jumped out of the page of a food network magazine.
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Iron Roosts makes their dishes from scratch, using a variety of locally-sourced goods - getting things like their eggs, dairy, maple syrup, and yogurt from businesses nearby in the Upstate area.
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At Iron Roost, you'll get the best of both worlds in a way that will satisfy your taste buds in a manner you've never even dreamed of.
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On the 'Savory' half of their menu, you'll find things like their egg sandwiches, chicken salads, and grilled cheese.
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While during the year you'll also find delicious specials that tie into the seasons in a way that will make your mouth water!
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And of course, it's their 'Sweet' half of the menu that truly pulls at our heartstrings! With delicious options like their waffle sticks, apple crisp waffles, lemon berry waffles, and make-your-own options that allow you to get creative.
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Open Tuesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., come and find out why so many people are filling their waffle cravings at Iron Roost.
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Iron Roost is located at 36 Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. To view their fantastic menu and to find out more about Iron Roost, click here.


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