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Who Runs Morrette's Steak Sandwiches Now? (Schenectady, NY)

New owners verified

As of September 2026, Morrette's Steak Sandwiches operates under new ownership — confirmed via dailygazette.com, May 22, 2014.

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dailygazette.com ·
Secondary source
cbs6albany.com ·

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What the source shows: The Daily Gazette reported the original Morrette's serving its last meal on 2014-05-22 after 67 years on Erie Boulevard; CBS6 Albany profiled a family restaurant at the same Erie Boulevard address on 2024-10-22 describing it as a staple there since 1947, and a Google Places listing checked 2026-09-08 shows the address, now branded Morrette's King Steakhouse, as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 8
  • Original air date
  • Address 1126 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305
  • Current name Morrette's King Steakhouse

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What happened after Food Paradise?

On Sandwich Paradise 2: The Upper Crust (2012), Morrette's Steak Sandwiches was featured for its signature steak sandwich, made with thin-sliced ribeye, three kinds of cheese, and grilled onions, mushrooms, and peppers on a roll. The Daily Gazette reported on 2014-05-22 that the original restaurant, founded in 1947 on Erie Boulevard in Schenectady, served its last meal that week after 67 years in business. CBS6 Albany later described a family restaurant at the same Erie Boulevard address on 2024-10-22 as a staple there since 1947, and a Google Places listing checked 2026-09-08 lists that address, now operating as Morrette's King Steakhouse, as operational. No source reviewed spells out who reopened the location or when.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
Sandwich Paradise 2: The Upper Crust
What was featured
a thin-sliced ribeye steak sandwich with three cheeses and grilled onions
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Morrette's Steak Sandwiches

Frequently asked questions

Is Morrette's Steak Sandwiches still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Morrette's Steak Sandwiches operates under new ownership — confirmed via dailygazette.com, May 22, 2014.

What happened to Morrette's Steak Sandwiches after Food Paradise?

On Sandwich Paradise 2: The Upper Crust (2012), Morrette's Steak Sandwiches was featured for its signature steak sandwich, made with thin-sliced ribeye, three kinds of cheese, and grilled onions, mushrooms, and peppers on a roll. As of September 2026, Morrette's Steak Sandwiches operates under new ownership — confirmed via dailygazette.com, May 22, 2014.

What is Morrette's Steak Sandwiches called now?

Now: Morrette's King Steakhouse (formerly Morrette's Steak Sandwiches). As of September 2026, Morrette's Steak Sandwiches operates under new ownership — confirmed via dailygazette.com, May 22, 2014.

Where is Morrette's Steak Sandwiches located?

1126 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Morrette's Steak Sandwiches?

Season 4, Episode 8 of Food Paradise, first aired 2012. The episode is titled “Sandwich Paradise 2: The Upper Crust”.

Who owns Morrette's Steak Sandwiches now?

As of September 2026, Morrette's Steak Sandwiches operates under new ownership — confirmed via dailygazette.com, May 22, 2014. We name individual owners only where a source we cite names them.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

No source reviewed spells out who reopened the location or when. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
1126 Erie Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12305
Venue type
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Official website
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Sources

  • dailygazette.com — https://dailygazette.com/2014/05/22/landmark-morrettes-founded-1947-will-serve-last-me/
  • cbs6albany.com — https://cbs6albany.com/news/tasty-tuesday/morettes-of-schenectady-serving-up-steak-sandwiches-since-1947-food-recipe-eating-tasty-tuesday-erie-things-to-do-near-me

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