Replacing Legendary Pies With Famous Ice Cream & More In Colonie

Since 1977, Grandma's Pies and Restaurant served thousands of pies, especially around the holidays. In August 2020 the legendary restaurant closed for good. Now the building will be torn down and gone forever. But we do know what will be built in that space.

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Grandma's was a favorite for many families in the Capital Region located at 1273 Central Ave in Colonie.

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What is Planned For the Legendary Grandma's Building?

If everything goes as planned, 1273 Central Ave in Colonie will become a Stewart's Shop. They officially got approval to build a nearly four thousand-square-foot store.

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They will also build a four thousand four hundred and fifty thousand square foot gas station with twelve gas pumps and electric charging stations. The new Stewart's Shop will hire fifteen employees and there will be space for fifty parking spots.

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When Will Grandma's Be Torn Down & The New Stewart's Be Built?

Stewart's hopes to get final approval by summer or fall and would like to have the new Stewart's Shop this year.

11 Popular Capital Region Ice Cream Spots, and When They Open!

A taste of warmer weather recently has many in the Capital Region longing for a trip to their favorite ice cream spot.

Lucky for us, there are plenty of ice cream places throughout the area that start swirling this weekend, or a short time after. Ready to satisfy your sweet tooth and curb your cravings?

Here's a list of some of our favorite Capital Region ice cream spots and when you can dig in!

Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany