We are not local to Wynantskill, so Fifth Tier is the destination for us and have always been glad…read morewe've come. Unfortunately, our most recent trip for brunch was disappointing, our quiches were cold in the center, the GF Chocolate Cookie, which I'd had before and enjoyed, tasted like cardboard, and the ginger cookie had a awful aftertaste. Their baked goods had been great and the quiches were always served hot. Gentleman server was more pleasant than the lady, ambiance is eclectic and appealing. On a separate note, it would be nice to see the addition of an American Flag in the window

Everything is wonderful the food, the soup the service! I would recommend everyone to go and it's…read morepet friendly!

Fast -friendly- great tasting drinks. Person actually asked what I liked and made a great…read moresuggestion. Prices are good.

I'm so happy to get the first review of this cute little shop! This is a very exciting addition to…read morethe Troy/Rensselaer area. This place serves thermogenic teas and protein shakes. There are a ton of flavors, which made it so hard to choose one. I decided to go with a tea, and the owner was super patient with me and gave me a few recommendations. I went with the pomberry tea, and it was delicious. It definitely had plenty of caffeine in it! They have 3 caffeine options, with energizing having the least, boosted having a medium amount, and lit being the most caffeinated. This is definitely going to become a regular spot for me; the variety of options and the pleasant staff makes me want to go back for more! You should definitely definitely definitely give this place a try!

This was extremely delicious & the cafe was cozy & cute on a rainy day. I liked the window seatings…read morewith comfy chairs.

Nice coffee shop in what felt like a former retail store front…read more One employee was taking orders, answering questions and pumping out the drinks!! And people were coming in at a pretty good pace. It was impressive! My final verdict on the iced mocha was that it tasted so good it was a solid special treat, but I was a bit disappointed at how small it was for the price. My husband had a cortado and he thought it was good. Would go back if in the area again.

Albany is the 338th largest city in the US. Jacob Alejandro would be right at home in some of the…read morelargest cities! The vibe is impeccable, truly comfortable and well designed! The staff were professional, pleasant, and coffee/tea focused! My wife enjoyed a black tea chai latte and I loved the reserve pour over coffee experience! I order pour over pretty much every time it's available at a coffee shop. Jacob Alejandro's pour over service is pretty much ceremonial! They serve it on a tray. The tray has the "pitcher", a glass for service, and a glass of palate cleansing jade tea in the middle. (I did have to ask what the jade tea was) The palate cleanse was the perfect start. The Costa Rican coffee was heavenly, one of those drinking experiences where even my amateur palate was engaged. It was truly nice to sit for a while and enjoy a great cup of coffee at Jacob Alejandro! Yes, they would fit in a larger city but smaller cities deserve great coffee also!

After going on a lovely walk through Albany's Washington Park on Easter Sunday, I noticed some…read moreactivity across the street at Jacob Alejandro. I was so surprised. Could they really be open on Easter Sunday? It seemed too good to be true. A great cup of caffeine was just what I needed at that very moment. So my friend and I crossed Madison Avenue and peeked into the tinted windows. Not only were they open, but the place was bustling. The inside of Jacob Alejandro is elegant and beautifully decorated. Furniture, plants, music and wall art are arranged to set moods. It feels more like a club than a coffee house. The baristas are super friendly, helpful and patient. As I tried to make up my mind on what to order, they offered suggestions. I wound up with matcha. I think my friend had some kind of latte. I remember both beverages were delicious. They were made to be savored slowly. We took in our surroundings and it was very relaxing. We'll visit again. Thanks Jacob Alejandro for a nice experience.

Stopped in during a train layover and was super impressed. Extensive drink menu, friendly staff,…read morealternative milks, and they even verified their chai latte was gluten-free for me. They also stock certified GF chips, bakery items, made-to-order sandwiches, and cold grab-and-go drinks. Just note: there's a $5 minimum for credit cards.

Nice restaurant at train station. Very busy. Good resting stop. Food and beverage ok. Great stop…read morefor a long trip

Not sure we wandered into right spot. Small sign on side of building directed us through a screened…read moreentry. Paula and her husband pointed us to look at chalkboard. Egg sandwiches were exactly why we came. Both were perfect..One with chorizo and one with a bagel. Nothing fancy.. fresh and tasty. She brewed us a fresh pot of coffee. I do not think it can be more local than this. Booths located in pharmacy in front!

Such a cute spot! We we're visiting family in New York and came here to get a quick breakfast. I…read morecan definitely tell this place has been open for a very long time, and the couple that ran it was so cute. It was very polite and the food was amazing. Not too many options, but what they offer you can tell they put a lot of thought into it. Looks can be deceiving, when you first walk in you have to walk to the back where they have a kitchen and you can place your order. The sandwiches were delicious and so were the home fries.

Finally got to try this after years of wanting to! We came on a gorgeous late summer day. We were…read moreat the Troy farmers market and stopped by to have a coffee. I had a mocha latte and my husband had a cappuccino. The latte was smooth like butter! With subtle note of cocoa and sweetness it fit the bill. The cappuccino was bold tasting perfect for a coffee lover. We took a pastry home as well. A good cup on a nice day.

I have been to their location in Albany and have been wanting to try the Troy location for a while…read more It did not disappoint! Service was efficient and friendly, the coffee was tasty and I had a fantastic empanada that exceeded my expectations. The inside was a little dark, but that is the vibe. They had a lot of outdoor seating that was full with people enjoying the sunshine. Bonus: the bathrooms were clean, spacious and well appointed.

Newly opened in Sand Lake. A nice surprise today on our daily Friday drive…read more I had a refreshing strawberry lemonade, and my friend had a $1 coffee, and we both were happy. Very welcoming place, and they accommodated me with my less sugar lemonade. They have rolled ice cream that I will try on another visit.

Tried rolling ice cream for the first time at Fresh Fusion and it was amazing. I got Mango/Baklava…read moreand it was probably in the top few ice creams I've had in terms of flavor. The staff is very friendly and seating is comfy. I'll be back to try the fresh pressed juice and milkshakes.

I thought that the Alias coffee was fairly new. It's tricky but I'll explain it, the business has…read morebeen in existence since 2020 but the kication is new. Alias Coffee partnered with 518 Craft and Primobotanica to open up in a shared space in downtown Troy, NY initially during covid. With good coffee and service, I'm sure they will have a successful future. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do taste it so as part of the yelp experience, community CO was thoughtful enough to partner with a small and upcoming local coffee shop on National coffee day and get us in for a cup of coffee. I asked the Barsita to make me the best drink from the available choices and was given a Cappuccino, which I took a sip and handed it to my dad. My dad did say the coffee was good and from my tasting experience, the coffee was smooth and had a bitter after taste (like a few people I know like it that way) and the taske kept lingering fir an hour. Go get your coffee, this is in a neighborhood that requires revitalization, there have been some good initiatives and us as a community can help support them.

Having moved from their downtown location to a redeveloping neighborhood, Alias holds a lot of…read morepromise. I enjoyed an attractive cortado and am looking forward to tasting a locally made cranberry orange walnut breakfast cookie that I brought home to share with my wife. Did I mention that the cookie is gluten free? Future plans for the coffee shop include rehabbing the backroom to provide a great place to relax while enjoying your coffee concoction. Service is friendly and street parking is easy; there is even a bus stop across the street.

Clean place. The cortado and macha were greatness. I watched her whisk the Macha at the counter and…read moreit was perfection. The bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit had a delicious zucchini pickle sauce. The ambience is eclectic and quaint with the cutest courtyard that has a water feature. It was the perfect September morning for a leisurely start to the day. It's also just a few steps from the square monument and some shopping. And about a block from the Troy Bank music hall. Enjoy a Little Peck and then take a walk!

While the latte and breakfast burrito were good, there could have been some improvements in the…read moreoverall experience. The burrito should have been served with a small side of homemade salsa. Customer service was the most lacking where the front desk people were more interested in socializing amongst themselves and the table service was most lacking with delivering food with no napkins and a completely non-positive attitude! Definitely not coming back and don't recommend to anyone.