Nice coffee shop in what felt like a former retail store front. 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. read more

Alias Coffee - Mocha iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Needed my daily caffeine fix after traveling up to Albany. My friend's favorite recommended we stop here. I tried their cold brew and I loved it, it's very smooth. None of that harsh/ bitter after taste, reminded me more of a nitro cold brew which was pretty awesome. Also tried their iced apple cider because it's the season for apple cider and boy I'm glad I did. Such a treat, I loved it. Will be my first stop anytime I visit Albany. read more

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I was looking into cafes and this was the first one that popped up and was recommended. It's a really cute and minimalistic shop. I ordered the matcha with almond milk which was good but seemed like any other matcha. I think my favorite part was the sweetener options so I chose honey! I also ordered their banana bread and it was small but really good! The perfect amount of sweetness and it wasn't dry at all. Service was great as well! The barista was really sweet and welcoming! read more

Alias Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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

Alias Coffee - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Immaculate design of the coffee shop, everything looks sleek and clean. A very simple menu, straight to the point and definitely based entirely around the quality of the coffee and espresso drinks they're crafting. The service was quick and friendly. The spot is great for working in too. Bright and spacious for the size of the shop read more

Great coffee in a spare interior. Lots of space to hang out. Staff is friendly as well. Small menu but what they do, they do well.

We had taken our daughter out for a day trip from a nearby college and on our way back to her school, we wanted some good coffee. I found Alias on Yelp and we decided to give it a shot. The shop has been open for around a year, it's clean and bright and the decor is fantastic! Trendy art on the walls, nice rugs, comfortable seating. Staff was friendly and gave helpful advice on the right drink to go with. They recommended an Americano and I really enjoyed it, nice and robust. My wife enjoyed a latte and my daughter had a nice hot chocolate. Definitely would return the next time we're in town. read more

Alias Coffee - Delicious collection of drinks! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

This cafe actually surprised me by how large and minimal it was. It was super vibey and the staff was nice. I ordered an iced matcha latte w/ oatmilk and it tasted soo good! I went up and ordered another one and a different person made the drink so it was a little more milky than expected but I love the vibes here. read more

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With not much open on a Saturday morning, we were pleasantly surprised to walk into this coffee shop to grab a couple cappuccinos. Very spacious seating and lots of room to read the magazine and enjoy the wonderful cappuccinos itself. I also ordered a banana bread (with chocolate) and a chocolate croissant to enjoy. It was fairly quiet inside, but this looks like the perfect place to get some work done or read a book during the weekdays. I'd highly recommend. read more

Alias Coffee - Cappuccinos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

What a lovely place! It did take me a couple trips around the block and some bad parallel parking to find a parking spot but once I did, it was a great. The menu is simple and they offered 3 flavored syrups as options so don't come if you're looking for a fru fru (spelling? I made it up) coffee drink. My maple latte was delicious and the foam design was just what I was looking for. I also spent an hour in the comfy chairs in the front window and I will absolutely return. read more

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I was looking for a cup of coffee in downtown Albany on a Saturday afternoon, Dunkin's was closed but I came across Alias and was thrilled. The space is very open and airy and decorated with calming art, a nice place to chill. The service was friendly and my Americano was perfect. I even purchased an adorable rainbow sprinkle donut for Pride. A very nice spot, check it out. But can you buy the art? Some of it was pretty awesome. read more

Alias Coffee - Seating area with art. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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I don't know what I did to deserve multiple excellent coffee shops opening up near me within a couple of weeks, but I need to keep doing it. The vibe here is a lot different from my other favorite local spots: it's open, bright and serene, with a very millennial Apartment Therapy design aesthetic that I think works really well here (kilim rugs and fiddle leaf figs!) There's a ton of all different kinds of seating, too, which makes it a pretty perfect space to work or have a meeting. The menu is as streamlined as the decor, without many elaborate drinks or food items, but the locally-roasted coffee is tasty, the other drinks are also made with high-quality local ingredients (I spotted a bag of primo botanica chocolate behind the counter) and according to an employee the food menu is set to expand a bit over time. All of this paired with longer hours than the nearby competition (open until 5:00 every day of the week) mean that this is probably going to be my new default choice for getting caffeinated and getting some work done. read more

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Well done Alias, just stopped in this morning and was greeted by friendly staff. The coffee is the best I have had in Albany. I am on travel and have been trying coffee shops throughout the downtown area. Very relaxed and comfy seating area, great artwork and definitely a place I would go to work for an afternoon. Most important is the coffee was phenomenal one sip of my macchiato and all of the notes of the espresso came through. Thanks for the great start to my morning Alias. I would recommend to anyone in the area to make this your go to spot. read more

Alias Coffee - Macchiato and drip coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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What a joy to have another coffee shop option in the neighborhood, and one that is open a bit later! Alias roasts a great bean and does a delicious cup of cappuccino. I enjoy the small no nonsense menu and look forward to their expanding food options. The staff is so pleasant and the space is my kind of minimalistic modern. I am always so happy to see new places put their trust in Downtown and I can't wait to see Alias Coffee be a part of this neighborhood's growth. Now off to buy a bag of their beans! read more

Alias Coffee - a hand holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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Small but cozy coffee spot! Spent a lazy, rainy Sunday afternoon enjoying an excellent cortado and chatting about coffee with the very knowledgeable owner. This will definitely be my go to coffee spot whenever in the Albany area! read more

Went to this place craving some good coffee while in the area. Loved the Latte! The ambiance was great for a downtown cafe. They have limited pastries to offer and the focus is on coffee. That shows with the drinks they make. Must try! read more

Alias Coffee - Inside the cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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On our way through Albany we stopped into Alias Coffee. Owner is so friendly, roasts superb coffee and makes a great cappuccino, latte and cold brew. Vibe is great too. Highly recommend you stop in. read more

stopped by for a quick coffee and ended up staying longer than planned coffee was strong smooth and the place was quiet with good music loved it read more

Alias is the best artisan roaster and coffee shop around. They would be perfectly at home in any major city and we are lucky to have them. I always made a point to stop at the Troy location when in that area, so I was excited to hear about the Albany location. As expected, the coffee is great, and the staff are knowledgeable and talented baristas. This location is massive compared to the tiny Troy location, very clean and new. Alias has a very limited selection which I believe reflects their focus on quality over quantity. read more

The coffee was amazing... we were hoping g for some bakery items they only had about 4 items in that department.. the coffee was 5 stars

A nice place to meet friends or work on your laptop, their coffee is the best! It's high quality, freshly roasted to perfection, and the attention the owner Hernan gives to his drinks and his business makes me come back over and over. The staff is knowledgable and friendly, and will serve you a beautiful as well as delicious drink. Alias Coffee is my go-to place, and where I buy most of my beans for home. read more

Very good coffee and service. Lots of space to sit and work. Clean space - more industrial than cozy. This is not a place to get snacks. They have a few pastries if you really need something, but there is a bahn mi place in the same building for something more substantial. Alias is open until 5, including Saturdays and Sundays, which is appreciated since many places are closed on weekends in that neck of the woods. read more

Bad cold brew. Weak, slightly bitter. Terrible menu. Nice furniture but sterile. No thanks.

I was passing through Albany and happened to step into this place days after it opened. It seemed very promising! They poured me a top-notch cappuccino, with the rich deep flavor of perfectly roasted beans. The temperature and texture of the foam were both correct. The space also looks like it would be a spacious, relaxed place to hang out. read more