Hal's Office

I have not had a better latte than here. I've been to many coffee places local and around the world, and for some reason their star anise oat milk lattes always taste so rich, creamy and just the right amount of sweet. If I could drink them every day I would, but then I would really be lacking in self control. This will always be my local go to for lattes.

I was in the area on Superbowl Sunday and since I'm hardly ever in Albany, I decided to take advantage and grab some coffee. I came into Hal's after having lunch and was surprised to see the amount of people working on their laptops. It's not a big space so it seems like it can get small quick, but it's so charming. I see why there were a number of people in there. I ordered a mocha (like I do at a cafe I haven't been to yet) with oat milk. I didn't have to wait long for it and it was delicious. I loved it. I want to make it a point to come back here because it's a really nice spot with a nice staff and great coffee.

I love Hal's office! It's my go to coffee stop. It's very cozy, but they have a beautiful parklet outside along with a few tables. Their simple menu makes ordering a breeze and their homemade chai is 🙌. The current climate has been a challenge for many small businesses and Hal's is handling it very well. The wait is a little longer and the ambiance isn't quite the same, but it's still my favorite place for a cappuccino and a friendly "hello".

Overall pretty good coffee. I review things from a remote work perspective. Unfortunately from what I could find, there were no outlets whatsoever. Also their internet is totally public so just surf safe. The shop itself is quite small but when I went still a few seats available. The vibe is quite nice though. If you’re just coming for coffee, still a great place to swing by as there is plenty of outdoor seating.