Trotters 45 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

"I love it here. Food is always fresh and the specials are great. One the cleanest kitchens in town. All the bartenders are great, Mel and Ashley are always pleasant when I stop in for lunch"

"My friends and I were asked to buy a drink when we entered the bar by the bartender and due to the fact we were in the middle of conversation with someone we said not right now. A few minutes later we attempted to exchange a dollar bill for quarters so we could play pool and we were told to leave by the bartender Lance because we weren’t allowed to “hangout”. I response we all said we would order drinks now assuming that the bartender was referring to the fact that we couldn’t be in there without buying something which makes sense. Lance then said that we missed the opportunity to order drinks since we said no initially and we were no longer allowed to buy drinks and that they can’t have people “just hanging out” at the bar. If you are interested in having a drink and hanging out with your friends at a bar apparently this behavior is not allowed at this bar and they will not accept money for drinks based on the principle that your hanging out in the bar. This bar will most likely not be in business in a few months due to the lack of understanding of how a business works fundamentally so this review is not even needed to foreshadow the fate of this dump."

"When we arrived at this establishment the bartender Lance confronted us and asked if we wanted a drink. We responded by saying "no thank you." After 10 minutes of catching up with friends we met there we then asked him if we could order a couple beers and have change for the pool table. He then responded "No, you guys had your chance" We thought this was a joke at first and laughed it off but he was dead serious and told us to come back next weekend. Horrible business and probably why they were near empty on chowderfest."

"Trotters is my favorite spot in Saratoga! Definitely a hidden gem. The food is delicious and fresh. They don’t overprice things so it’s affordable and also great! Pool table, juke box and TVs. Mel is a wonderful bartender."

"This has been my favorite bar for 10 years. They are consistently wonderful. From the owners to the bartenders, especially Mel. They are an integral part of the community. You aren’t fully experiencing Saratoga Springs without a visit to this establishment. They’re open 7 days a week, earlier than everyone else, and the food is delicious. Very reasonably priced. This is not a paid partnership, I just really love Trotters."