I lived in Johnstown NY for many years before Rail Side Cafe came about. I moved to FL in 1996 and…read morewas really sad to hear that Wally's Diner had closed. Fast forward to July '26...Came back to Johnstown for a visit and discovered Rail Side Cafe on Perry St. just a few blocks north of where I lived! A converted home with a friendly staff and fresh baked items as well. Our waitress made me feel like my mom was asking me what I wanted for breakfast. My wife loved the cinnamon swirl French toast, and my western omelet was excellent. Of course I had to try the sausage gravy and a homemade biscuit The biscuit was surprisingly light and fluffy and the gravy was worthy of being southern! Reasonably priced made this a great morning before heading back out of town. We will be back...

This was my first time here! I will definitely be back! The omelette was delicious! The service was…read moregreat and all staff were friendly! It was such a cute little place! :)

One of the best lox and cream cheese on a toasted sesame bagel ever. The red onions were smooth and…read morepickled with a gentle flavor. The staff is friendly, kind and efficient. Such a pleasant atmosphere, interesting decor and great seating. Definitely wanna come back with friends.

Stopped in for a quick drink while running errands! Absolutely loved it! The service was super fast…read moreand everyone was super friendly! I tried one of their seasonal matcha, it was amazing! And the food that they were cooking smelt so good! Will definitely be stopping here again!

New coffee house! Great location and the upstairs was warm for sitting…read more Was greeted quickly and they are working on getting everything up and running as they are new. Decided to try their BLT and had a hot tea. Please expect to not receive your loose tea rinds as they steep it there for you. This adds time and will not allow for a second hot water fill. For a $5.00 tea, I do wish they allowed us to have the rind as mine was watered down. The barista added hot water as the tea steeper didn't fill up for the 20 oz. It was noticeable in taste. The sandwich was delicious and I look forward to seeing additional options with more protein in the future! What is nice is they have televisions as the menus, so it will be an easy addition as they update and grow their menu. All in all, I will definitely return. Look forward to seeing the updates to their business model as they grow. Current hours for the kitchen are 7 am to 2 pm and the coffee and tea portion is open until 3 pm. Great location and great ambiance!

We've been here twice and will continue to return for the cozy atmosphere and delicious eats! The…read morecounter service is always fast, friendly, and accommodating. I highly recommend to the mayo-averse to sub scallion CC for aoli on the vegetarian breakfast sandwich. My one minor gripe with the service is that on both occasions we've been, there's been confusion about who owns what drink when it's called out. I wish they'd announce the name along with the order, or at least write it on the cup. Coffee: Their drinks with syrups (I've tried the dirty chai, maple cardamom, and cinnamon bun) all tend to lean on the sweeter side, and it's hit or miss as to whether the other flavors come through - especially the maple cardamom. We didn't get either flavor. Next time, I'll stick to a standard coffee and milk drink. Baked Goods: Scones - a must-get! We tried the orange cranberry, and both agreed that it was unusually and exceptionally good - certainly the best I'd ever had. Plus, they're enormous, so plan to split or have leftovers. Cinnamon roll - skip. The scarcity marketing of it being a Saturday-only special got to me, but I wouldn't order it again. For me, it was way too sweet, both in terms of the icing (buttercream, no cream cheese) and the very generous filling, and the texture wasn't my favorite: standard dry-ish & bready. Tangzhong would be a welcome addition. Bagels - fantastic. These are very different to the bagels at Uncommon Grounds, which are more dense and chewy. If you prefer a lighter, airier bagel with a substantial crisp on the outside, you'll love these. They don't have too many varieties yet (I think just everything, cinnamon raisin, and plain), but even the plain is excellent. Love that they do an over-easy egg on the breakfast sandwiches.

I've driven by this place every day this month on my way to the hospital and have been intrigued by…read moreits little drive-thru window. I finally decided to stop by today (I actually went inside because I needed to use the bathroom). I'll admit, when I first walked in, my expectations dropped a bit based on the overall vibe. It just didn't give "you're about to have a really good espresso" if you know what I mean. Then I took my first sip and was immediately reminded not to judge a book by its cover. The espresso was smooth, bold, and really well-balanced. The pistachio flavor was noticeable without being overpowering, and the pastry was delicious too. Honestly, it's probably a good thing I didn't discover this place earlier in my rotation, because I absolutely would have been stopping here every day. -1 star because of the lack of coffee shop ambiance

Looking for a place to grab coffee and a quick breakfast before college move in, I found Kaffee…read moreHouse. I was their first customer of the morning and was treated with warmth and patience. I ordered coffee and two iced chai lattes. While they made those, I looked at their pastry case. I ordered strudel, chocolate croissants, and a pastrami sandwich (for the teenager). My iced chai was perfection. Not too sweet, and not too gingery. The chocolate croissant was unlike any I've had before. A braid of plain and chocolate dough with chocolate in the middle - which was almost pudding like. Absolutely unique and I'll be coming back for more. The strudel was also great. There was just enough dough to hold the filling which was fabulous - apples cooked perfectly, spices and again, not too sweet. My son is here 4 years and after finding this cafe, I know where I'll be getting breakfast. They also have a drive thru!

We were visiting the Farmers Market and Popped in for a Coffee. I ended up choosing a Refreshing…read moreIced Tea instead, which was delicious. There is a full, inviting, restaurant available for tea service and meals, but you are also able to order To-Go at the counter.

I visited the Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa for brunch with a couple of friends and had a mixed…read moreexperience. We arrived right when they opened at 10 a.m. and were seated immediately, which was great. We initially considered sitting inside, but the smell of eggs was so overwhelming/nauseating that we opted for outdoor seating instead. The patio was charming and cozy. The service was friendly, attentive, and one of the highlights of our visit. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to expectations. We all ordered the brunch tower, which included a "fruit salad" that consisted of squishy grapes, sour Granny Smith apple chunks, and canned mandarin oranges. The fruit tasted low quality and unappetizing, and I only managed a few bites. I also ordered the bananas foster crepe, which was severely overcooked. The crepe was so tough that I needed a knife to cut through it, and the texture was far from what I would expect from a crepe. Overall, while the service was pleasant and seating was prompt, the food quality left a lot to be desired, especially considering the price point.

Good stop. We were hoping for some good coffee and a substantial enough food item to call it…read morebreakfast. Found both and a very pleasant place to enjoy them. Had the yogurt parfait and it was excellent - fresh made and fresh ingredients. Prefer a plain yogurt but it came lightly flavored with vanilla. Also not soupy for a well done. Good start for our day and a good stop for Kru Coffee.

Got the Big BLT and the light roast coffee. I will be thinking about that breakfast sandwich for…read morethe next week or longer. I was worried that maybe it would be super messy and hard to eat, but it was the right amount of each ingredient so that each bite had a perfect blend of every flavor. Coffee was fantastic too, which led me to buying one each of their scones (cherry almond and peach cobbler), which were memorable on their own. Wish we weren't just passing through.

Legit my fav place to eat!!!! Fresh food, quick service, best salads ever! 10/10! The green goddess…read moredressing has a chokehold on me!

After my study time at Kru Coffee, I spent about an hour at Thorn and Roots, which is also a cool…read morespot to study. In addition to a sheik modern garden decor, the drinks are delicious - well the drink I had was delicious. It is pricey, the cost of my 20oz beet juice drink cost as much as my 20oz drink and breakfast sandwich combined at the coffee house. That being said, you can get food at Thorn and Root for a similar cost. Also, that juice filled me for hours. So I viewed it as a meal replacement.

Needed a quick coffee pick up! Kru answered the call! This family owned coffee roastery hit all the…read moreright spots. We got a Cardi Bee Latte and Godfather Latte both hot and both delicious! Service was quick and the ambiance is cool! If you need some coffee and don't want Starbucks or Dunkin this is your spot!!

A very inviting coffee shop! They have some cute seating on the main floor but also have a loft…read morearea that seems more tailored for those who wish to stay a little while - either catching up with friends over coffee or working. Lots of seating and a few outlets available in the loft area. I ordered a 12 oz Godfather (espresso, mocha, chai), which was about $6. It was nicely spiced and had a very unique flavor. I enjoyed it a lot!