The Nest

The Nest is owned by Devin and Kaytrin Ziemann, the two met while working locally at another restaurant. they made the decision to open a fast casual hamburger spot called Crave Burgers and Frozen yogurt in 2015. After two years of great success at Crave they were excited to start another culinary venture which brings us to the Cuckoos Nest in 2017. After finding the location for The Nest in November of 2019, being set to open March 2020, the pandemic hit and this plan was put on hold. After s

Opens Sun 09:00 | 512 State Street Schenectady New York United States 12305 | +15186723018

The Nest

The Nest is owned by Devin and Kaytrin Ziemann, the two met while working locally at another restaurant. they made the decision to open a fast casual hamburger spot called Crave Burgers and Frozen yogurt in 2015. After two years of great success at Crave they were excited to start another culinary venture which brings us to the Cuckoos Nest in 2017. After finding the location for The Nest in November of 2019, being set to open March 2020, the pandemic hit and this plan was put on hold. After s

Opens Sun 09:00 512 State Street Schenectady New York United States 12305 | +15186723018

Brunch Menu


4 Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter...
$6.50
Sausage Gravy, Hot Sauce, Gruyere
$9.00
Classic Preparation gluten free
$4.00
Bacon, Pimento Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch
$13.00
Buttermilk Biscuits, Sausage Gravy
$9.00
Bacon, Egg and Cheese on a Buttermilk...
$14.00
Sausage, Egg and Cheese on a Buttermilk...
$14.00
Fried Chicken, Cheddar, Bacon, Sausage...
$18.00
Butter Poached Lobster, Fried Green...
$0.00
Pork Belly, Crispy Jalapeños, Pimento...
$18.00
Smoked Brisket, Smoked Gouda, Sunny...
$19.00
Golden Fried Crab Cake, Sauteed...
$23.00
Vanilla Creme Brulee, Strawberries
$16.00
Cinnamon Sugar Dipped French Toast,...
$16.00
Vanilla Pudding, Caramelized Bananas,...
$17.00
Eggs, Biscuit, Home Fries, Choice of...
$14.00
Creole Spiced Shaved Steak, Bourbon...
$23.00
House Smoked Corned Beef Hash, Sunny...
$19.00
Cheesy Potato Hash, Peppers & Onions,...
$23.00
Waffle, Fried Chicken, Cheddar Cheese,...
$17.00
Two 4oz Patties, Lettuce, Tomato,...
$19.00
Cheesy Bacon Scallion Waffle, Fried...
$18.00
New Orleans Style BBQ, Pickled Peppers,...
$28.00
24 Hour Brined Bone-In Half Bird,...
$26.00
24 Hour Brined Bone-In Half Bird,...
$26.00
Lettuce, Pickles, Spicy Mayo, Brioche...
$14.00
Dipped in Nashville Hot Oil, Topped...
$16.00
Yogurt, house coconut and brown sugar...
$14.00

Lunch & Dinner Menu


4 Biscuits Served with Honey Butter
$6.00
Sausage Gravy, Hot Sauce, Gruyere
$9.00
Crab, Pimento Cheese, Old Bay Crackers
$17.00
Classic Preparation gluten free
$4.00
Bacon, Pimento Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch
$13.00
Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
$9.00
Nashville Garlic Parmesan, Buttermilk...
$17.00
Potato Chip Crust, Horseradish Slaw,...
$19.00
Holy Trinity, Creole Tomato Broth,...
$17.00
Cumin Vinaigrette, Herb Goat Cheese,...
$15.00
Romaine, Cornbread Croutons, Shaved...
$10.00
Arugula, Cranberries, Spiced Pecans,...
$0.00
Bacon, Blue Cheese, Tomato, Crispy...
$15.00
Cole Slaw
$4.00
French Fries
$5.00
Macaroni Salad
$4.00
Corn Bread
$5.00
Mac and Cheese
$7.00
Pork Braised Collard Greens
$7.00
Choice of macaroni salad, coleslaw or...
$0.00
Fried Chicken, Bread and Butter...
$15.00
Fried Chicken, Pickles, Slaw, Brioche...
$16.00
Buttermilk Waffle, Sausage Gravy,...
$19.00
Grilled Chicken, Tzatziki, Arugula,...
$16.00
Bourbon Maple Syrup, Honey Butter,...
$26.00
Fried Chicken, Caramelized Onion Bacon...
$16.00
24 Hour Brined, Choice of 2 Fixins’
$26.00
truffle Parmesan fried chicken,...
$16.00
Pimento Cheese, Bacon, Pickled Green...
$17.00
Andouille sausage, smoked chicken,...
$28.00
Cornmeal catfish, tartar sauce, french...
$16.00
New Orleans style BBQ, pickled peppers,...
$28.00
Mac and cheese, fried chicken, ranch,...
$17.00
Fried Green Tomatoes, Confit Cherry...
$17.00
knuckle and claw meat, lobster fennel...
$0.00
chipotle remoulade, lettuce, tomato,...
$18.00

Catering menu


priced per person, minimum of ten
$1.75
Cumin Vinaigrette, Herb Goat Cheese,...
$15.00
priced per person, minimum of ten
$3.50
priced per person, minimum of ten
$4.50
half pan
$35.00
full pan
$66.00
priced per piece
$3.00
half pan - pimento cheese, cheddar...
$70.00
half pan
$40.00
Full pan
$65.00
half pan
$35.00
full pan
$55.00
priced per person - includes our fried...
$16.00
priced per piece, ordered in quantities...
$3.75
half pan
$180.00
red wine braised short ribs full pan
$350.00
half pan - Mashed potato, gravy, corn,...
$68.00
full pan - Mashed potato, gravy, corn,...
$100.00
half pan - Macaroni and cheese, fried...
$68.00
Cumin Vinaigrette, Herb Goat Cheese...
$0.00
half pan - cornmeal fried catfish,...
$65.00
full pan
$170.00
half pan or full pan are Market Price,...
$0.00
half pan
$90.00
full pan
$170.00
chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp,...
$180.00
jambalaya half pan
$90.00
full pan
$80.00
half pan
$45.00
full pan
$80.00
priced per quart
$17.00
priced per quart
$14.00
priced per quart
$14.00
half pan
$48.00
full pan
$85.00
priced per triangle, sold in quantities...
$2.00
Honey Hot sauce 8oz
$12.00
bourbon maple syrup 8oz
$9.00
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