Ugly Rooster Cafe

Ugly Rooster Cafe Big city flavor, small town heart! Visit our cafes in Mechanicville and Malta | Want it catered instead? Simply put, Ariel loves cooking and he loves his family.
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We offer Fine Dining, Catering-To-Go, and Private Dining. Check out our new website to build your perfect event menu! When the owner of the Ugly Rooster Cafe, Ariel Pagan came to Mechanicville he was looking for a way to build his dream. The typical hustle and bustle of the restaurant business makes these two things incompatible often times. Well, The Ugly Rooster Cafe is nestled in the Heart of M

echanicville and is a culmination of these aspirations. Ariel and his kids Chris and Cesare are always around taking care to see all your dining needs are met.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸🎉 250 years of freedom, resilience, and the American spirit.

Today we celebrate the nation that gave us the opportunity to do what we love every single day. From all of us at The Ugly Rooster Cafe, thank you to our incredible customers, our hardworking staff, our veterans, first responders, and everyone who helps make our communities strong.

Here’s to 250 years of America—and to good food, great company, and making memories around the table.

We wish you and your family a safe, happy, and unforgettable Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙🦅

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

07/04/2026

🎤 What’s YOUR favorite thing to order at the Ugly Rooster Café? 🐓

Katelyn hit the floor to ask our employees one simple question: “What’s your favorite dish?” 🍳🥞🥪

From breakfast classics to lunch favorites, everyone has their go-to order—and we loved hearing all the different answers!

Watch the video to see what our employees had to say, then tell us in the comments… 👇

What’s the one menu item you keep coming back for?

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🇺🇸 Holiday Hours Update! 🇺🇸A quick heads up for everyone celebrating the 4th of July!🎆 Both our Malta and Mechanicville ...
07/02/2026

🇺🇸 Holiday Hours Update! 🇺🇸

A quick heads up for everyone celebrating the 4th of July!

🎆 Both our Malta and Mechanicville locations will be closing at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 4th so our amazing team can enjoy the holiday with their families.

Stop in early for your favorite breakfast or lunch before the fireworks begin! 🍳🥞🥓

Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you and your family a safe, fun, and Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

📍 Malta: 2476 Route 9, Malta, NY 12020
📍 Mechanicville: 312 N 3rd Ave, Mechanicville, NY 12118

07/02/2026

🇺🇸POP-TART ICE CREAM SANDWICHES?! 😍🤤🤤🤤🍦🍦🍦🍦 Ring in with us at Brown’s Beach on Saratoga Lake this weekend!

⚠️WHILE SUPPLIES LAST on 7/3 and 7/4! Enjoy a pop-tart (strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, etc!) layered with our ice cold, delicious soft serve!

Open daily at 12:30pm | Closing Thursday at 8:30pm, Friday and Saturday at 9:30pm, Sunday at 8:30pm.

Due to the extreme heat and concern for our staff and the comfort of our guests, our Malta location is closing at 1:00 p...
07/02/2026

Due to the extreme heat and concern for our staff and the comfort of our guests, our Malta location is closing at 1:00 pm today 7/2. Feel free to visit our Mechanicville location until 2pm! Thank you for your understanding!
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🌡️ When life gives you 90°+ weather… you bring in FIVE air conditioners! 😅Unfortunately, our air conditioning system at ...
07/01/2026

🌡️ When life gives you 90°+ weather… you bring in FIVE air conditioners! 😅

Unfortunately, our air conditioning system at our Malta location decided to quit on us this Monday—right in the middle of one of the hottest weeks of the year. Not exactly the timing we were hoping for!

But closing our doors wasn’t an option. We wanted to make sure everyone could still enjoy breakfast and lunch comfortably, so we rented five portable A/C units to keep the restaurant cool while repairs are underway.

A huge thank you to Rentals for helping us out so quickly. Your team made it possible for us to keep serving our amazing customers during this heat wave.

So if you’ve been craving pancakes, omelets, burgers, sandwiches, or just need a cool place to escape the heat for a while, we’ve got you covered. Come grab a meal, cool off, and support a local business that’s doing everything it can to keep things running.

We truly appreciate everyone’s patience and support while we work through this. Our customers are the reason we keep pushing through challenges like this, and we can’t thank you enough.

☀️ Have you ever had something break at the absolute worst possible time? Tell us your story in the comments—we’d love to hear it!

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06/30/2026

🇺🇸 4th of July Pop-Tarts Are Here! 🎆
We’ve partnered with The Crisp Cannoli to
celebrate America’s birthday with a sweet treat that’s almost too good to eat!

Our limited-time patriotic Pop-Tarts are topped with creamy icing, festive red, white & blue drizzle, whipped cream, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and star-shaped sprinkles—all served on our special 250th Anniversary plates.

✨ Available for a limited time at both Ugly Rooster Café locations while supplies last.

Also available as an ice cream sandwich at Ugly Ice cream on Brown’s Beach of Saratoga Lake while supplies last!

📍 Malta & Mechanicville
⏰ Available through the 4th of July weekend

06/29/2026

Crispy. Smoky. Fresh. 🤤
Our Fried Green Tomato BLT takes a classic favorite to the next level with crispy fried green tomatoes, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomato, and our house garlic mayo, all served on perfectly toasted bread.
If you haven’t tried this Southern-inspired twist yet, today’s the day. 🍅🥓
📍Malta & Mechanicville

06/28/2026

🔥 Warning: These don’t stay on the table for long.

Golden, crispy homefries piled high with sautéed onions, peppers, crispy bacon, homemade queso, and finished with fresh scallions. Every bite is loaded with flavor and made fresh to order.

Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast or lunch, these are the ultimate comfort food.

📍 Available at both Ugly Rooster Café locations in Malta & Mechanicville.

Tag the person you’re bringing to split these… or don’t. We won’t judge. 😏

Address

312 N 3rd Avenue
Mechanicville, NY
12118

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 2pm
Tuesday 6am - 2pm
Wednesday 6am - 2pm
Thursday 6am - 2pm
Friday 6am - 2pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm
Sunday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+15186642769

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