Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Albany

"Best coffee in town, hands down. Espresso game on point, creamy and flavorful, very balances aromas, perfect foam too. They ain't messing around with..."

Alexis Howard

Shauna Wilson

Basil Okasha

Iron Gate Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ate breakfast here two days in a row. Excellent food, great music and a wonderful staff. Highly..."

Nora Gregro

"I love this spot! Been here many times and I'm never disappointed! The staff is fantastic and always on point! The food is exceptionally good and the..."

Tina Marie

"We enjoyed a lovely lunch at The Iron Gate Cafe this week. Wonderful menu with gluten-free and vegan options. They know food! Great service and a..."

Katherine Marsh Wolfram

"I was there yesterday with 2 old college buddies. Food was phenomenal! I got an amazing salad special and my friends got the Vermonster and Turkey..."

Joanne Ekstrom

"An awesome lunch spot in the heart of downtown Albany. We detoured here on the way to Lake George. It was our best meal of the weekend, we liked it..."

Daisy Panasside

"My dog and I were welcomed and had a lovey brunch at the Iron Gate Cafe. The setting was lovely in the outdoor patio and the Benny Goodman was..."

Laurie McDonough Greaney

"We love Sunday morning brunch. The atmosphere is good, the food is delicious, and the staff is very accommodating. We really like when the patio is..."

Greg Jensen

"Great food and great staff. Eating lunch on the patio was really..."

Robert Eaton

"Great breakfast. Inventive menu. Great service. Expect a wait, but turns over pretty..."

Tammi Williams

"A very nice spot for lunch if you're in the center of Albany (by the state capital complex). They serve breakfast items all day. The courtyard is a..."

Naree W.S. Viner

"Excellent food to eat in or take out. Small outdoor patio is wonderful in warmer weather. Often packed at lunchtime and Sunday brunch. I like the..."

Jim Ketcham

"Cool spot. Food was great. Staff was on point, didn't have to ask for a coffee refill, cup was always..."

Lance Sabia

"Best breakfast in Albany. Home fries were amazing.......good mix of options- especially for gluten free, vegan, and..."

Sara DelRusso

Snow Peak Coffee Company

Berben And Wolff's Vegan Delicatessen

"Thank you so much. It's a struggle to find good vegan options around Albany sometimes, and it was nice not having to worry about having animal..."

Mallory Wolfe

"I have to be entirely honest. I was a skeptic and I’m not vegan. My sister took me out to lunch and I was a little nervous about the menu, but I..."

Karen Duker

"At the Albany VegFest, the vegan Swedish meatball slider was honestly one of the best things I've ever eaten. And I've eaten a lot of meatballs,..."

Michael Mah

"This place is a diamond in the rough. I’ve had the wingburger the last couple days and I can’t get enough! Even had some of the garlic parm..."

Ryan Lailer

"I highly recommend this restaurant. I had the sunflower burger. It was fabulous. Wonderful, fresh ingredients...generous sandwiches. Sit by the..."

Sheila Smith

"I drove from western mass to Albany to try this. I first modestly ordered the buffalo chic sandwich and the Big Mac. Promptly finished these with my..."

Kat Newman

"Absolutely love this place. Great staff, super friendly and informative. I'm a meat eater but their food can satisfy even the most carnivorous of..."

Andrew J. Mirabile

"Was with my family shopping in the area.. found this place online and went to check it out. The BBQ burger was amaaaazing! So were the wings! We also..."

April Kaufman

"I took my son to B & W's for dinner and their burgers are to die for! My son raved about his "Big Max" and I indulged in the "BBQutioner". ..."

Tracey Ruck Stegemann

"I will be eating here regularly! Totally worth the half hour drive! Have tried the BBQ Wings, Mushroom Po' Boy & BBQ Pulled Jackfruit - all..."

Jessica Kanciruk

"This place is Vegan Heaven! My friends and I were sooo impressed and happy to find you guys! Had an incredible Jack Fruit Sandwich! Sooo DELICIOUS!..."

Juliet Seer Pazera

"OMG... I LOVE this place! Everything is excellent here.... the food, the service, the vibe! A must visit for vegans and non vegans..."

Heather Paris

"The breakfast sandwich was absolutely amazing! I'd eat it every day! The watermelon was a great..."

Sarah Dean

Bake For You

"I first discovered this area when my son came here to do an internship at the NY State Assembly in January 2018. We drove around looking for a..."

Karen Ann

"This neighborhood is growing in what it offers to residents, business owners and those throughout the Capital District. The library is a wonderful..."

Debra Marie Britt

"It's my old neighborhood! Great place back in the day.glad to see you all bring it..."

Bob Barile

"I like this facebook very..."

Linda Tremante

"Hmmmmm Good!!! I had a breakfast sandwich and my wife had Avocado toast. Both were excellent! We also shared a cinnamon stick which was also..."

John Parker

"Nice vibe, great coffee and..."

Michalina Scorzelli

"Absolutely phenomenal cookies, I could live off these! Beautiful space and a great place to hangout. Lots of good snacks, desserts, and light..."

Jacob Day

"Small place with big flavor. Their baked goods are always delicious. The raspberry bars are the best. The raspberry filling has good flavor and the..."

Lisa Dwyer

"Thank you Justin and staff for making a cake that tasted great! I’ve been to a lot of places trying to get a decent cake in the capital region and..."

John McDonald

"Best scones and macaroons I've ever had (outside my grandmother's..."

Carolyn Capern

"My husband and I went to Bake For You this Sunday morning and we are so glad we did!! The place is so clean and open. We each ordered a scone. I had..."

Michelle Marcello

Short And Stout

Wheelchair Accessible

Cookie Shoppe

"Great local bakery and sandwich shop. Fresh and tasty, the cookies are amazing, and the ladies are..."

Dawn Blanchard-Vincent

"We have made this one of our regular places to eat on Fridays because their cheese biscuit breakfast sandwiches are out of this world! (Their cookies..."

Heather Andrews

"I've been here a couple times, I love this place. Great food, only place I've found in the area that serves baklava 😋. Home made soups, great..."

Charles Soler

Elsie Gilmore

"We went in for lunch today and the food was spectacular. I love this little place. We had a pb&j, vegetable beef soup, chips, and two cookies. The..."

Courtney Brooks

"They serve just about any kind of sandwich that you would want and some of the best cookies in town! And if you want a special treat, try the..."

dvb 2112

"Love this little shop in downtown Albany! Staff is always very polite and tentative. Totally love their oasis cookies (end up getting some to go..."

yankyroze

Wild Flour Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Quills Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Mid-range

Dutch Bros Coffee

"First time at Dutch Bros, staff was very helpful. We ordered a hot chocolate for my grandson and was very impressed with the service and quality. ..."

Clara Posadas

"First time at Dutch Bros and everyone was so personable and kind! It was also extremely convenient and had fast service. The great coffee was an..."

Chelsea Tran

"I always love DB. All the bar/broistas are super friendly and know my drink... I know it's their job, but on the way to work in the morning, its nice..."

Valerie Gupton

"Love ❤️ the white coffee it has more caffeine but a smoother flavor and not as acidic on my tummy . And gives great pup cups..."

Merlene Miller

"Amazing workers always pleasant when I arrive in the mornings, even in a rush.😅 I stop by here almost every morning and one of the woman there..."

Broklynn Mariya

"My favorite coffee shop! The employees are all super friendly and bubbily! They always take great care of..."

Kristi Schlip

"I go as much for the sweet kids as I do for the coffee...Feel like my own kids... As for the coffee it's my..."

penny johnston

Fresh Greens At The Park

Yogurt Extreme

"Love Yogurt! Had a great time treating my mom. Instructions were clear on their current guidelines. Clean and tidy. Cute set up. Loved the large..."

Aubree

"The falvors they have there are great! Not to mention their many toppings. I was actually suprised at how many they had. They also have little small..."

Brittany Cal

"They let me sit at their outside table. Nice of them...."

Chase Nottingam

"Great yogurt and topping selections. Doing very well with Covid safety precautions as..."

Jim Vaughn

"Great topping variety and yogurt flavors. I like the atmosphere. Such a fun and bold color! It was super busy the day I went and there was no indoor..."

Amber Weis

"Something fun for a family night. Love that there are dairy free option for my little one who has a dairy allergy. All sweet tooth, and fruit options..."

Ashlie

Brown Cow Coffee Company

"They get a 5 star from me! I absolutely love this place. I was actually in search of a REALLY good coffee place as I was super dissatisfied with my..."

Jess Nicole

"This place is amazing!!. The flavor of their coffee is incredible!! Drop by and see these girls and you will never go to "those other coffee places"..."

Ruellene

"Thunderbean shakes are to die for. The Thunderbean shake - chocolate covered espresso beans finely blended in a heavenly shake - is perfection in a..."

Singgoode

"Terrific shakes and outstanding service!! Wish all customer service was this good and..."

Rob Spears

"Best coffee. We have got our coffe here for years and it's always quality. The blended Mochas are great. Great service and good location in the..."

Margy Coker

"You gotta try a shake!. Brown Cow is my favorite coffee shop! This is a great place for coffee (Yes they have drip coffee!), espresso, chai,..."

Navalis

"I love brown cow coffee. I have a sticker on my car that says "no bull brown cow" cute huh..."

Ashley Casperson

"Adore this shop! Customer service is stellar and drinks always are amazing! (Pictured is the Campfire). If you are a Carmel lover, I highly recommend..."

Keely M.

"4.5 with rounding. I ordered the “sugar daddy”, it’s pretty good, of cause I will have a latte and see how it’s taste. Yeah, it’s wired..."

Jay C

"This is a cute little coffee shop. I love their selection of drinks. They have something for everyone. I am a tea drinker. I had the London fog. Earl..."

Kris Jongkindt

"Love this little drive thru coffee shack. The girls that work there are kind and it doesn't the high-pressure d chaos vibe that some of the other..."

Megan King

"My family needed a new "go-to" coffee and kid drink place after moving to Albany, and we're really pleased with Brown Cow Coffee Co.! They make a..."

Claire Lundberg

"Great little place! Variety of different drinks offered and listed; the campfire and the huckleberry lemonade were both fantastic. Was a great place..."

Stephanie Leeth

"I never like to post anything publicly, but this coffee place deserves a shoutout. Wonderful staff, wonderful..."

isaac hull

"Great coffee at a great price. I enjoyed talking with the employees. They offer flavors none else..."

Chelsee Hauser

Elements Coffee Co.

Wheelchair Accessible

"A definite go to for a nice quiet breakfast/brunch. Unfortunately, I didn't write the review immediately after leaving so I don't remember the names..."

Tracie Hughey

"It is physically not possible for me to verbalize how much I love this place. An absolute gem, the kindest service, the cleanest layout, the most..."

Sa Ch

"Nice coffee shop with a food menu for breakfast and lunch. The food was excellent but my breakfast bowl only had half as much as my daughters..."

Ted T

"Haven't been here in years but was not disappointed. Very friendly staff, very mellow atmosphere. Nice place to hang or study. Great coffee. Next..."

Janay S

"Super cute cafe! The decor was charming and everything was clean + well maintained. The workers were kind and the service was quick (although it was..."

Jessica Amador

"Had lunch with my lovely friend (:❤️ She took me this place and I was told they have good coffee ☕️ so I had soy milk iced coffee and..."

Ma

"In-house roaster. Bought a bag of Guatemala Antigua light roast. If you find yourself in Albany and you drink coffee, this is the real..."

Ian Coleman

"A cute coffee shop with a nice (albeit loud) patio where dogs are welcome. Enjoyed each of the drinks we've ordered and had nice customer..."

Brandon Riehl

Dreamer's Cafe

Starbucks

"The space is great. This is my meet-up spot with my girlfriend every weekend. Good coffee, fast service, and friendly ambiance. The only downside is..."

Rana Brooks

"Outstanding!❤️ They definitely know how to make a cup of Green tea..."

Honor L Hurst

"Starbucks. Just saying the word out loud gives one comfort. This Starbucks was staffed with the nicest people. The app doesn't work here. I was able..."

Andres J

"Great caring employees, always smiling and never missing a beat... Cool beans to the..."

Darryl Walker

"Friendly atmosphere, good for getting school work done. Food and drink are good, exactly what youd expect from a Starbucks. Staff keeps calm and..."

Israel Arrysta

"My new favorite Starbucks to go to. Starbucks is pretty much the same no matter where you go BUT it comes down to service and what's in Stock. This..."

William OConnor

Sidekicks Gourmet Desserts & Espresso

"She's back. Sandwiches as good as ever...and brownies as chewy and yummy as ever. Sandwich specials on the board with unique condiments like..."

Andrea Zaretzki

"Omg her desserts are amazing! I wanna work there. The service was good and lots of good choices to choose from. Food looked fresh even though I did..."

Nicole Barrow

"YUM! Delicious! I would purchase the whole case of the BESTEST gourmet foods in the Albany area. Hats off to Debbie and her crew for making me feel..."

Kris Euliano

"FINALLY got to pop in here after their return to Albany, and it was like they never left! My go-to, the #2 with cheddar, was delicious and exactly as..."

Summer Wilber

".for time there and the staff was nice and helpful. The sandwiches are tasty, they have a bunch of different salads to choose from along with some..."

John Docherty

"An absolutely delicious experience coupled with Debbie's friendly and welcoming personality makes me already looking forward to my next..."

James Clark

"Delicious food, awesome full berry fruit smoothies, and cheap prices compared to your big box names but just as good or better food. Will go again..."

Joseph Gero

Cinnabon

"One of my favorite places to stop in the mall. Delicious & friendly staff all the..."

Denise Rao

"Excellent quality, staff very friendly & inviting..."

Kei Nyla

"Very good, I love coming here � I am looking forward to..."

Keinyla Griffin

"Very clean store, and fast service. The workers seem to put in a lot of..."

Kimm Nyb

"Everthing was delicious! Workers were very friendly and pleasant.Their work area was very..."

Marisol Burciaga Nieves

"Menu price for additional toppings were confusing ($1.18 for pecans and caramel toppings, not $.59 as sign indicates). But tasty and sweet as usual...."

Nam Cao

"Customer service wasn't there for me. More like an hurry up and buy situation. But the strawberries and creme shake was..."

Simply Royal

"These are my favorite. Just the original ones I don’t need all the fancy stuff. Well..."

Garry Ero

"I've visited this location a few times and have always walked away satisfied. The staff is professional and the cinnamon buns are to die for! I..."

Timothy Scott

Daily Grind Cafe

87/100 (1469 ratings)

The Rocket

"Food was outstanding so good I drove from out of town to come back twice in the same week. Milkshakes are great, good atmosphere for the kids. All..."

Braxton McGee

"So cute and super friendly staff. HUGE portions! The bacon burger was one of the best I've had. Appetizers were cheeseballs and..."

Sharlene Czajkowski

"If you are wanting a burger then look no further, this is THE place to go!!! Attentive wait staff, nice atmosphere, delicious food. I'm a huge fried..."

Branden Summers

"I have been many times and can say it is my favorable place to go in Albany! Food is great and the staff is fast and friendly. Bathrooms always clean..."

Applis Charette-McGrady

"The food was delicious!! The service was above & beyond awesome!! Not just our waitress but everyone in there was checking to make sure we had..."

Shannon Gombar

"By far the best local restaurant to eat at. The food is always good and you get a lot for your money. Flying saucers (fried green tomatoes) are the..."

Ashley Simpkins

"I love the retro dining concept with hints of upscale class. You can be super casual here with friends or wine and dine on a date. Their range goes..."

Jasmine Cordy

"Their food is soo good. I couldn't stop eating it even though I was so full lol! They have great food and shakes. Trust me it is hard to resist the..."

Kita Hagan

Hal's Office

"great place for everything!!! you can hangout or come to do some office work. The staff is amazing and always pleasant, extraordinary coffee!!!..."

Shai Iluz

"So excited about the Parklet. Bring back the dog biskets. Love the coffee chai and pastries, lovely..."

Janna Katz

"What a treasure! A lovely hot chocolate, good coffee, top notch pastries from Firebrand...ambiance and atmosphere. We'll be..."

Melissa Quilter

"I love the whole look and feel of this locally owned gem. I asked if the gorgeous table nook (with chandelier) can be reserved for client meetings. ..."

Tracy Sichterman

"If you treasure awesome espresso drinks, search out Hal's Office in Albany!! Talk about the rich, quality flavor in their iced espresso!! Heaven!..."

Lora Abrielle Medina

"Great coffee, delicious pastries and awesome..."

Samantha Mansir

"Good coffee!! A welcomed addition to Solano Avenue..."

Jeanne Killian

"Coffee is..."

Gabe Baracker

"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..."

Jill of All Trades

"Charming little coffee shop that makes some of the best latte I have ever had. Now to make it even better, a cute little parklet is opened right in..."

Alan W.

"Fantastic coffee. I love this place. Great starting..."

Dave Monk

"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..."

Vanessa Solis

"Excellent coffee and pasteries in this Albany institution. Just a great spot for a coffee and a break on Solano Ave. The barrista is friendly and the..."

Karlis Jansons

"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..."

Gaia Sonatina

"Overall pretty good coffee. I review things from a remote work perspective. Unfortunately from what I could find, there were no outlets whatsoever...."

Augustus Yuan

"Great latte. Great pastries. I love the outdoor seating..."

Jah Reigns

Albany Mississippi Cafe

Starbucks

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Hands down the best Starbucks in the capital region. My mobile orders are always on time. They are always made correctly and the staff is beyond..."

Keyser Soze

"Great Biscotti and espresso macchiato. Tasted awesome and the service was good too. The drive thru line wasn’t too long, but I just went in to pick..."

Ayush Jha

"I have traveled to many Starbucks in many different lands and this has been the most Pleasant Starbucks experience yet! Henry Laurie and Jillian..."

Rick Molinia

Madison's End Cafe

Stagecoach Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Stagecoach definitely has the best coffee and iced tea in Downtown Albany. It's my go to coffee shop every morning before work. The staff is awesome..."

Christina Green

"The best cup of coffee and atmosphere around! If you're in town, go to..."

Laurie Colabelli Curthoys

"The vegan breakfast bars are delicious. End of..."

Drew Hasson

"I love this coffeeshop! It is unassuming and small inside. From the staff to the music to the super important things like the muffins, I love it. The..."

Denise Rogers

"Loves this place. The coffee is delicious and the pastries are awesome. But the best thing is the customer service. They are very polite young people..."

Ramon Luis Santos Lopez

"Slowly becoming my go-to for work coffee. I first tried Stagecoach up in Cooperstown and loved how unique their Super Coffee was. I was stunned when..."

michael gargiulo

"Service was great so many varieties to chose from.. The peach ginger tea is my favorite..and Lovasia and Megan rock..."

Sasha Conley

"The staff is friendly and if you bring your own to-go cup, they fill your cup all the way up for the price of a small coffee. The place has excellent..."

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