Easily the best coffee place in the area! Cool aesthetic and fantastic coffee. We got the fruition…read moreiced mocha, it was delicious and had a wonderful, well balanced coffee flavor. Baristas are friendly and did a very good job making our drinks.

First time visit, the decor is moody with a deep hunter green hue covering 98% of the space…read moreincluding the ceiling and golden hardware highlights. The sitting space if I'm being honest is kind of tight with chairs backed up against the display divider for the line/counter ordering area. The benches up against the wall opposite counter are beautiful and force good posture. There were also some window spots I'd definitely aim for next time. The counter person was delightful no complaints. Explained the drinks and didn't rush us. We came later morning on Saturday, most of the bakery items were sold out. But what we got was amazing, a nice mixture of scones, perfection. I appreciated the mixture of small morsels, it included flavors that I would not have tried otherwise. I got a cream brûlée latte as suggested classic with a hint of sweetness, standard with double shot of espresso. My wife got a mocha variety definitely much richer. The art on top was also a nice highlight. As other reviews mentioned prices were not listed but this is definitely a specialty place so expect a higher price than a pump your own coffee express station. But also I rather give my money to a local place than a huge mass marketed place thats serving half the quality.

I came across this cafe from a TikTok review and luckily enough I am pet sitting about ten minutes…read moreaway. I knew I wanted to try the on and jelly latte but as a cold brew and that didn't disappoint! Tastes just like a pj and jelly sandwich. The breezy was just as tasty but I've already gone back two more times for the pb and j cold brew. The line moves fast and all of the workers have been very friendly and efficient. They all look happy to be there and that speaks a lot. There is plenty of seating with two separate rooms. I didn't get pictures of the second room but it's cute! The decor and the ambience is just so relaxing. Definitely somewhere I'd go to frequently if I lived closer.

I thought I already wrote a review for this place but I guess not! I live an hour away but every…read moretime I'm in town I have to stop in for coffee. They have such creative lattes and tea drinks I always get something different and it's delicious. And same with their sandwiches, they always hit. Last week I had an oat milk latte with maple and cinnamon I believe. So good. They have so many fun and cute things to buy too. And there's Gilmore girls quotes in the bathroom... need I say more?! One of my top favorite coffee shops for sure.

Delicious vegan cake and even though I was warned twice they couldn't do much design due to…read morefrosting consistency, it was beautiful AND tasty. The cupcakes were not great, though. I ordered both lemon and vanilla and they both tasted the same. Frosting was hard even at room temperature, and tasted like straight butter. Cake made up for it though--very moist.

Absolutely so elated with the outcome of my order. My husband and I got married August 16th, and I…read morewas very set on tiramisu as it's my absolute favorite. They had recommended to me a tiramisu cake instead of a sheet pan traditional tiramisu, and I couldn't have been happier. She was so kind, and knew exactly what I wanted and definitely delivered. The location itself is so cute and open, and very easy to get to. Overall so very grateful to everyone involved, and will definitely be back. (10inch cake pictured)

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.

We just moved to town, saw the sign for soul food, and fell face first into the best fried fish…read moreI've had in recent memory. The owner was super friendly, telling us how the cafe works in tandem with his many community outreach programs. I don't know how he stays so busy and makes such good food in one day. The batter is literally perfect, with just enough spice to keep you eating and none of the nasty greasy mess. We'll be coming back here regularly.

Bud's on the Hudson is definitely a go to!!…read more Not only for the phenomenal food, the amazing ambience, & their awesome selections yet also for the impeccable customer service that was served up with a smile by Daniel . I stopped for a breakfast sandwich , which was egg whites with american cheese on a hard roll and a flavorful cup of fresh coffee with a few hazelnut shots. "Yummy for my tummy" I will definitely be back again not only for the delicious food and beverages but also for the amazing customer service. Thanks "Bud's On The Hudson" Keep serving up deliciousness for the palate

Service was phenomenal. Everyone was very nice and had a welcoming vibe. The location itself has a…read morelarge parking lot which is nice to have in Troy. I wasn't too impressed with the latte. I asked for coconut and cheesecake syrup in hopes that I would get a fun coconut cream pie taste going. The latte honestly tasted like a plain latte. Woody's roundup was filling but I felt like I was mostly eating potatos. Not my favorite spot for food but a cute location to meet up to talk over coffee.

Little Pecks has been on my list forever and we finally tried it out today. We were warmly welcomed…read moreand the suggestions made with our order were fantastic. I ordered a matcha, lightly sweetened, and a bacon, egg and cheese biscuit. The biscuit was perfect; not greasy and the perfect texture. I love their pickled zucchini which adds the perfect little crunch. Their garden patio is so cute and would be a great space for an event. I can't wait to come back again soon.

What in the world is this little gem of a cafe?…read more Disco ball, plants, coffee and vegan breakfast burritos? IN! I found this sweet gem on Yelp while looking for a coffee spot while visiting Troy for the first time. WHAT A FIND. I absolutely love all the outdoor possibilities you have. From working/dining out front by the street with plenty of tables, chairs and just a chill little vibe if you want the street action mixed with a bit of people watching and enjoying the outdoors. If you're like me today, I chose the backyard solarium area to get some work done and grab a bite. It's so ZEN and I'm just obsessed with the plants and just the whole relaxing atmosphere. WHAT A FIND. Perfect place to grab lunch, catch up with a friend, do a work meeting, coffee date, really anything!

These days, I'm making a habit of going to Forts Ferry Farms' pop up markets…read more I was introduced to a new-to-me herb, cilantro-like, from Peru. It is even more punchy than cilantro. I don't remember the name of it. Use sparingly. Heirloom tomatoes - I bought a flat of them so I made gazpacho and a fresh tomato sauce (using Marcella Hazan's recipe). I also ate some raw - still warm with a little salt. Tomatoes define the taste of summer. Peaches - this is the first year FFF is offering their own peaches. I don't know what kind of peach it is. It is smaller, the flesh more delicate with a more pronounced flavor. The memoir, Epitaph for a Peach, by David Mas Matsumoto, came to mind when I tasted it. This peach wasn't grown to be hearty and built to withstand the rigors of transport, it was grown to be flavorful; to be eaten and savored. I'm so glad FFF is here to remind us how produce should taste. I'd almost forgotten.

I knew nothing about this place when my wife suggested for a surprise lunch on a Saturday…read moreafternoon, and we had to rush over as they have limited hours. It was cold and raining outside and I was happy to get out of it and relax. Sadly, I quickly found out her surprise involved eating outside under a tent in the cold and rain on a November day. Sigh. At least they had blankets on the benches. We ordered in the far tent and the menu board was both helpful (it listed everything in each entree, including onions) and annoying (it indicated no substitutions were allowed, including onions). Not to be deterred, I picked the pepperoni pizza with hot honey, basil and Calabrian chili peppers. My wife ordered the Margherita pizza. Both were ready in about 15 minutes, but upon delivery to our table it became clear that a couple of things were off. First, my wife's pizza was cold and mine was pipping hot. Second, mine had so much basil- which in places was left in 2-3 leaf bunches- that perhaps they just cleaned out the pantry for the last order of the day. The crust in spots were burned, but I could live with that. However, it was so floppy that it couldn't be picked up under any condition. Everything but the outer inch of crust was like a thin wet tortilla. And their plastic cutlery wasn't up to the challenge, ripping the pizza toppings off and turning my pizza into a casserole. That being said, the flavors were wonderful on my pizza. The hot honey made for a really tasty flavor balance, and the copious amounts of curling pepperoni were a nice change of pace from the cheap stuff. The peppers were good too, and I wish I could source some locally. My wife's pizza was okay, though the whole mozzarella clumps reminded of dollops of Ricotta and they were very cold as if they were added after baking. Odd. I don't mind paying for expensive pizza if it is good. I am also not a pizza snob and will gladly eat subpar pizza. But, to overpay ($26 for mine alone) for pizza that is just a mess in a cardboard box rubs me the wrong way. The same goes for buying ($24) a cold pizza. The dessert we ordered was a Paris-Brest, and being a choux fan I absolutely loved it. Delicious with hints of coffee, almonds, nuts, and some flavorings I couldn't place, I would quickly come back here just for that. As for their pizza, I just don't know. On a nice pleasant day it would be fun, but too many mistakes on our pizzas makes me leery of ordering them again for those prices.

I've been to The Placid Baker a couple of times over the years (a Troy farmers market fav, iykyk)…read more Today, I could smell the fresh baking bread from way down the block and thought to myself I need to go in there again how do I pass that up? This place is really cool. You're able to see all the baking happening behind the counter. The staff is so friendly. Fresh made pizzas are made multiple times daily, and the pastry assortment is great. A true staple establishment of Downtown Troy!

Oh my this gem of a place is delightful! Filled with individuals who have laminated like bakers of…read moreyesterday! The pizza for the superbowl was worth the cost indeed. There are so many delicious offerings...service is outstanding! Intimate setting, the goodness is tremendous!! Check out the pictures...

This has been my go to Saturday coffer bar post yoga and pre-market roaming. While it's usually…read morebusy they have a variety of seating options and configurations including a good amount of soft seating that are size inclusive. They always some fun new seasonal beverage and food items to try. Since I do typically go on Saturday, drink orders come out quickly, food may take a little time depending on how busy they are but both are very good. The environment is always laid back and cozy.

Stacks is a very familiar cafe to my wife and I…read more Troy runs a farmers market year-round (indoor during winter, outdoor during summer) and this spot became a part of my weekly schedule. My wife and I would stop by every week just before going to the farmers market and I can say the Greg is one of the better breakfast sandwiches around Troy. The staff was always friendly and would remember us each week. They also had a rotating menu of specials and I would enjoy trying a new latte every season.