While I'm an omnivore, I'm always excited to have local options for a plant-based meal. Wizard…read moreBurger has a creative and fun menu and everything is vegan. I've only ever had take out but would like to dine in at some point as the space looks cute. I'm very intrigued by the variety of burgers and hope to try out more soon! Service has always been quick and staff seem friendly. Definitely worth a visit!

Small place with a comfortable, funky interior. Friendly counter service. Food was good, especially…read moreif you're looking for a quick, vegan comfort meal.

What a lovely experience! Everything about MINT felt so welcoming and well run. The plates were…read morebeautifully presented, and the food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and healthy. Our service was wonderful, with such friendly and helpful people taking care of us. When I'm enjoying a lovely meal, the atmosphere matters to me too, and MINT was just perfect. It felt peaceful, warm, and beautiful, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. I will definitely be telling all my friends about this wonderful restaurant!

Interesting, off-the-beaten-path menu. Great corn and shrimp pasta, fabulous strawberry bread…read morepudding. Lovely waitress, restaurant interior sophisticated and cozy. This is a real gem!​

BEST.DIVE.IN.AREA!…read more Local resident here. I remember when it was under it's former name, "Everydays". Please do not let the internal appearance fool you. The customers and staff are welcoming. There is outdoor seating for warmer months. Lets talk about burgers. To.die.for. Burgers are huge, the bun is monogrammed. They can customize any way you wish. And tasty!!! Splurge on the fries with (beef) gravy and plentiful. We have also ordered wings as an appetizer - crispy, tasty with just enough sauce. Mild is VERY mild ( not complaining! ) Your feet will stick to the floor and the food will stick to your ribs. Local or Visitor - please patron and enjoy great food at reasonable price.

If you like dive bars then get ready to dive in! I thought twice once we walked in but one we got…read morein the door we were welcomed by regulars and staff alike. The atmosphere is worn and dingy but the warmth and welcoming of the people are well worth the visit. We have driven by this place so many times while visiting Albany and thought no way I would go in there but we were looking for lunch and the reviews were so great we had to try them and I'm glad we did. We had the cheese Quesadilla and Mexican fries. Both were excellent. I really want to try the build a burger but unfortunately today is our last day in town . I would highly recommend a visit because of the warmth and food. Don't let the outside scare you.

This place is awesome…read more Built in 2021 definitely some great new restaurant vibes in addition everything is very clean here. I'm not a beer snob so I appreciate them having some classic on tap like Coors and Guinness. There other beer selections are good too. Great watermelon margarita. The food was the best part. I had the ribs which were definitely home made and very tasty. Carolina vs Memphis bbq sauce. Cornbread is superb a little spicy for me with the jalapeño in it.

We live locally and stopped in as we were driving by on a busy weekend. It is located in a very…read morecool and unique location. I loved the open air feel and casual vibe. Definitely a locals place. We waited for about 10 minutes while watching the servers and staff walk by us, I understood as they were busy. Maybe short staffed? After standing at the entrance for 10 minutes, next to the wait to be seated sign, we realized you have to walk up to the register to actually get a seat. I spoke to the girl behind the register and she said she would clear an empty table for us. We waited another 10 minutes at the entrance and the table remained dirty, so I again went to someone and asked for an empty table. There were now at least 3 clean ones around the perimeter. A waitress told us to sit at another cleaned one. We sat and waited another 10 minutes to be acknowledged and get water. We then waited another 10 minutes to be told they didn't have the beer listed on the board that my partner asked for. We would have been better off getting our own beverage at the bar that was just across from us. Then again waited a while to get a second choice. The food was served in a timely manner and was better than I expected after our initial experience. I got a salad I liked, it was super fresh and the chicken was moist and flavorful. My partner liked his burger and fries, it was cooked as ordered and flavorful. The menu is pretty big and looks like there is something for everyone. By this time it had slowed down a bit so we got the check in a timely manner. We sat to casually relax and finish our beer after cashing out on the digital platform (toast). We left and got into the car. When backing out, the waitress was at our window knocking and telling us we didn't pay our bill. Never have I ever experienced this and never would we ever do such a thing. My partner explained no, we paid using the digital platform and that we would never do that and she insisted we did not. After pulling up our digital PAID receipt to show her did she casually say, "Oh, ok." And walk away. Honestly, it was not the way we wanted to end our experience there. Not sure I'll return here especially with so many other places to go that we've had good experiences at. It's unfortunate because I wanted to love this place.

The burgers here are fantastic; great flavor, cooked perfectly, and honestly one of the better…read moresmash burgers I've had in the area. I'm gluten-free, so I choose not to have the potato bun, which is a bummer because it looked amazing. My only gripe is the upcharge for a gluten-free bun. I completely understand paying a bit more for specialty products, but a $3 add-on felt a little steep. It actually kept me from ordering my own burger this time, so I just snagged a bite of my partner's (which was excellent). **I have had the gluten free option before and it was good, but udi's isn't my favorite (doesn't have very clean ingredients). Great tasting burger overall, but I just wish the gluten-free option felt a little more reasonable (or perhaps had a higher quality GF option for the higher price tag).

Really good food! Sometimes you just want fast food that's full of flavor! I always regret eating…read morefast food from a chain because of all the questionable additives and I usually don't feel great afterwards. Everything I've tried so far is really good and crave worthy. I'm already thinking about the next time I get a smash burger or chicken sandwich from here. It's not inexpensive but you are paying for real food that is local and ethically sourced. That is priceless in my opinion. I wish I lived a little closer!

Tonight we stopped at 605 because their Facebook specials were too tempting to pass up. We ordered…read morethe lamb meatballs with tzatziki, and they were absolutely incredible! Honestly, everything we've ever had there has been outstanding. But tonight, my review is really about a staff member, Cory. While we were there, a customer came in upset about having to place her special-order request in person. Cory remained calm, courteous, and professional as she tried to explain the policy and even stepped away briefly to help another guest and diffuse the situation. Unfortunately, the customer became verbally abusive and called Cory an insulting name before storming out. I just want to recognize Cory for handling a difficult situation with grace and professionalism. No one in the service industry should have to endure verbal abuse simply for doing their job. Kindness and respect cost nothing, and Cory deserved both tonight.

This restaurant was very snooty and some what discouraging; there's absolutely no takeout at all…read more The owner came up to me and tried to suggest that I go down the street to Hala resturant to get a takeout order. She looked me up and down and based on the way that I was dressed, even though I was in African-American and wasn't dressed like everybody else I felt as though she profiled me as soon as I walk through the door, it's a shame that restaurants like these still exist.

The Tasting Lab was an unexpected gem! I ordered the cheesesteak, and having spent half my life in…read morePhilly, I'm definitely picky about them. This version wasn't the usual shaved ribeye. it was thinly sliced, incredibly tender, and seasoned to perfection. The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. My only critique is the roll, it was super soft, so the juicy meat and cheese made it a little soggy. Still, the flavor more than made up for it, easily a 4 out of 5 on the sandwich alone. The rest of the experience? Absolute 10. They know how to season their food, and the variety of sauces they offer takes things to the next level. My husband tried the beer flight and loved it. We sat outside, and the whole place had such a fun, laid-back energy. We're not from the area, but if we were, this would be a weekly go-to. Highly recommend for foodies, beer lovers, and anyone who appreciates bold flavors and a good time. Service was great and I have nothing it good things to say.

Hubby had the fried chicken sandwich that he liked, however he said it needed more seasoning. I…read morehad the daily "mutt", a chipotle peach pulled pork sandwich with simple slaw. Although tasty it was sweet and needed more chipotle. The highlight was the in-house cut French fries that needed a dash of salt that we added. Ordered an all day shandy that could have been colder. Hubby had a #10 from the beer list and liked it so much he ordered a second. Took home a blueberry cheesecake that hubby said was good but not amazing

I'm not a huge burger eater, but I may have just found my new favorite burger place: Herbie's…read more Menu is very simple - just a good smashburger with good fries and good shakes. I love that this place has gluten-free buns that aren't sad mops. AND that they have vegan shake options that use a mix of oat milk and tahini. Best part was meeting Nick, the man behind the scenes. He was very friendly towards our party, explained the lore behind Herbie's, and his plans to expand to NYC! Dare I say it... I would take Herbie's over In-n-Out any time.

Checked out this burger spot while in Albany. The burgers tasted great. Very good smash burgers…read morethat were seasoned very well. The staff was very nice and the restaurant was clean. It is street parking, so it did take a while to find a spot close by.

"We don't have a cocktail menu, but we can make anything you'd like."…read more That was one of the first things our server told us, and honestly, it was refreshing. These days, it feels like every bar has a cocktail menu full of creatively named drinks that require reading a list of ingredients just to figure out what you're ordering. At Governor's Tavern, if you want a gin and tonic, you simply ask for a gin and tonic. The only decision you need to make is which gin you'd like. I'm not much of a cocktail person, but I appreciate that not every place feels the need to reinvent the wheel. The place was packed at lunchtime, but we got lucky and grabbed a pair of seats across from the bar. The server who I quoted was genuinely friendly and welcoming. I ordered a Guinness, but unfortunately the keg had just kicked. She recommended the Samuel Smith chocolate stout instead and even brought me a sample before I committed to taste since I never heard of it, which was a nice touch. For food, we ordered the State Grill burger and the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. Both were excellent, and each came with Belgian-style hand-cut fries. If you're spending the day browsing the boutiques and antique shops along Warren Street and want a drink, a good meal, and a lively mix of locals and tourists, Governor's Tavern is worth a stop.

5/19/26: Stopped in for a quick lunch while in Hudson, NY. There's seating indoors and outdoors…read more Inside, the decor consists of old time murals from the 1800s. We sat at the bar. Shared an OG Chicken Sandwich $13. It was buttermilk fried chicken with tomato and lettuce on a roll. Sandwich was pretty tasty. Service was just average. Otherwise, I would've given it four stars. Only a few people appear to have ordered food here. Basically, the place appears to be a watering hole. Only app.metered parking in the area.

First night in Albany brought us to Albany Ale and Oyster…read more Great food and beer here! Whenever there is a Main Brewing Company beer on tap anywhere I am sure to get it. They are an elite beer company. The tuna tartar was delicious and fresh, I really enjoyed it. The oysters on the east coast are always amazing. My wife loved the clam chowder, I tasted it and it was very flavorful. The people with us got an amazing charcuterie board! It was very well put together. There is lots of conversation going on around us but not so loud you can't hear your own.

My partner treated me to lunch at Ale & Oyster. While I was excited to come, my expectations for…read morethe resto were not entirely met: -Our server ignored us for at least half an hour. We couldn't easily flag someone down to take our orders. -Our waters tasted like fish water :( -I ordered a house salad with added shrimp, but I only got 3 pieces of shrimp. It didn't feel like it was worth my money. Not sure if I would return again.