10/10 -- 7 Brew Coffee!…read more Coming from someone who's usually a Dunkin' junkie, I wasn't expecting to be converted this fast First time trying 7 Brew and they officially won me over! The coffee was delicious, the service was great, and the whole experience lived up to the hype. I'll definitely be back -- Dunkin' might have some competition now! First visit: 10/10!

First time trying this coffee shop. It's normally a drive through but I didn't realize that. I…read moreparked and walked right up. I got service almost right away. I ordered a banana bread hot latte with almond milk. It was very sweet but flavorful. Next time I would get 1/2 the syrup. I'll try a regular coffee next time so I can taste the coffee.

Delicious, relaxed lunch with my daughter. First time for her and second for me…read more The Mango Green Ice Tea was refreshing. We both ordered the Beef Sukiyaki and tossed salad. The tender moist beef slices on a roll were very good. The Ginger dressing on the salad was flavorful, and I wish I could buy it to elevate salads at home. We enjoyed the Red Bean Ice Cream which is creamy with tidbits of bean. Outstanding. Service was attentive, friendly, and efficient! Ambiance is relaxed which was welcome after shopping on Wolf Road. And the bucket chairs are so comfortable.

All three of us were quite impressed with the food and overall experience, so it pains me to not be…read moreable to give these guys a full 5 stars. Ultimately, two things compel me to deduct a star: what should have been an over easy fried egg was overcooked complete with burn marks, and our souffle didn't come out until well over 10 minutes after our friend's dessert came out despite our specific request to have the souffle right when we finished our meal. Otherwise, the service seemed like a team effort, as several waitstaff interacted with us during this visit. Staff were overall friendly and helpful. We got here within an hour of opening, but without a reservation, there was only a handful of bar seats available which was fine. The vibe overall was bright, modern, yet quaint, with wavy mirrored ceilings definitely giving off a storybook sort of vibe. The chicken tender gave me hope that it's possible for restaurants to make it crispy on the outside and hot and juicy inside. Their waffle was delightfully light, and the runny maple syrup was a perfect fit for it. The smoked salmon eggs Benedict was delicious, and the brown sugar boba mille crepe cake's subtly sweet, delicate layers soaked up the creamy, salty milk foam. Their boba was well cooked, and I have no complaints about it. We'll be back, and when we do, I really hope the team will deliver a solid 5-star experience because they can.

Professor Java's was one of the first businesses I reviewed on Yelp. But shame on me for not…read morefollowing up when their Wolf Rd. site closed. I didn't realize they had reopened until I saw them next to the relocated Penzey's. Hooray! Two things I miss from the old location are the ability to buy coffee beans, and the more eclectic layout. No worries about the beans these days. Their new site is a much more regular layout, but it's more than adequately compensated by a very relaxed and cozy atmosphere, with more space behind the counter to prepare foods. And that counter holds a lot of other confections as well. Their regular coffee is a bit mild, but there's so many other options if you want to vary your coffee's strength and flavor. I liked the variety of teas available too (mostly hot, but some iced). Service is attentive, and your orders come out quickly. This remains a great alternative to other fast food options along Wolf Rd.

Class is in session!…read more I needed to find my morning Java fix while in Albany and Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary was just the spot for my coffee education. Walking in, this spot is a mad scientist lab. Large roasters are front and center, this isn't a classroom but a coffee laboratory! Nice folks behind the counter greeted me each morning as I placed my order. The roast on their coffee had me coming back daily. You might say it was my (pinkie to lip) Coffee Sanctuary?? Professor Java? You earned that title, I enjoyed my daily visits.

Freshly made Egyption food that is good and reasonably priced…read more Good luck finding it, though. It's in the back of the NBT Bank on Wolf Road. You actually have to enter the rear of the building to find it, which is the second door on your right. It's a pick-up joint, so call ahead and place your order. Owner's a bee keeper who sells fresh delisish honey.

Perfect location for a wonderful breakfast, brunch or lunch. Terrific Greek Benedict with luscious…read moreHollandaise sauce, poached eggs and lamb - home fries are clearly handmade and lovely! Sausage links actually snap when you cut them. Rye toast perfectly buttered. Exactly what you would expect from diner coffee that Starbucks or Dunkin's or Tim Horton's would die for. Can't miss. The service is wonderful and relaxed.

While my wife was shopping in Athleta, I was lured by the Cookie Sampling in progress sign, and…read morefell in love with this family owned store. Many of the items are from local NY businesses, or from higher end brands. They had whole vanilla beans, cutting board oil and wax, chocolates, cookies, a Le Creuset section, and a very affordable knife section, as well as any kitchen gadget or spice anyone needs in a pinch. This is going to be my go to kitchen supply store since they have a great taste, and I would much rather support a local family owned business than Amazon.

Too damn good! Friendly service, huge variety of flavors! First visit there, I'll def be back!…read moreFuller Road location.

If you're into donuts / this joint has donuts. Lots of variety, some very creative options. 4 stars…read morefor donuts. Coffee? Nah. This is a donut shop it's not pretending to be an elite coffee establishment. If I were scoring on coffee alone it would be a (generous) two stars. But the sugar daddy doughnut made up for the bad coffee.

This is the latest incarnation of a coffee shop at this location. I hope this one stays. It was…read morebusy midday when I went. I ordered a banana bread latte. It was sweet and good. I plan to go back to try the food. They have a lot of breakfast and lunch options including gluten free Spätzle Mac and Cheese. They have a separate conference room for those who need that. It's great to have another chain free option on Wolf Rd.

I really liked the vibe of this spot and while I didn't try any food this time, the menu looked…read morereally good! I had a latte with the homemade brown sugar syrup and it was very flavorful and tasted excellent. I look forward to going back!

The nicest people ever! I needed some help with a gift and they went above and beyond explaining…read moredifferent options and teas to me. I am so impressed I can't wait to visit again. Th gift items I purchased are awesome and on top of that I decided to try a drink while visiting. Let me tell you it was life changing - crème brûlée cheese tea (I hope I'm saying that right). The cold foam was cheese and the tea latte type drink was perfection. I want to drive back and get another right now!

Cute little cafe in Albany that serves a wide variety of teas with fast, friendly and efficient…read moreservice.

New favorite place!! **** Please note that the hours are different than what's in Yelp. They have…read morenew extended hours that go into the evening on weekends so we went for dinner on a Friday night and they closed at 9 PM on Friday. They close for half an hour between four and 430 just to switch into the evening . Check their website for accurate hours. ***** We did not need to make a reservation. We just walked in. Husband and I came for date night and we LOVED everything we had! The drinks the food the atmosphere, everything was perfect! The service was quick friendly and fun! I had the lavender mocktail which came with actual pieces of lavender in it and my husband had the other mocktail offered. Both had beautiful presentation that was so enticing! For food I had the chicken skewers which for hot honey was NOT spicy in the least so don't let that scare you away if you're sensitive to spice it's incredibly mild. I wish a small bit of rice/zucchini or something was served with the chicken to fill out the meal but the chicken itself was SO yummy!! we also ordered the shoestring truffle french fries and we were a little nervous cause shoestring could be really thin, but these were the perfect size. They weren't too thin and they were so yummy. My husband ordered the salmon and that equally was perfect, served with quinoa. After we both had the raspberry cake for dessert! I found the dessert to be larger than the dinner for myself and I had a hard time finishing it so my husband finished his and mine lol it was so so good!! it's a beautiful dining room with the screened in porch. There is a champagne vending machine for mimosas. If you come for brunch, they also offer catering. We had such a good time and we absolutely cannot wait to get back there to try their brunch menu!!!

Its a very high-toned place. The whole interior and exterior is extravagant looking and cozy. The…read moremain issue I had was that the tables were sticky and not clean. When we received out food the syrup was spilt by the server but they never refilled it for us. We also were given silverware and not napkins which to me feels a little odd. Our drinks arrival time was Staggered as well so we were not able to enjoy our drinks at the same time lest they become cold or no longer desirable. Despite all this both the food and drink were very good.

The team here really made my day. As a former New Yorker, I didn't have time to grab bagels during…read moremy visit, so stopping here was such a treat. The team greeted me with warm smiles and served up a delicious bagel that absolutely hit the spot. Everyone was positive, professional, and genuinely amazing. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town. I'll definitely be sharing these incredible everything bagels with my friends and family on the West Coast!

I wasn't expecting to find a bagel this good at an airport, but Uncommon Grounds really surprised…read moreme. I had the Lox of Love bagel, and it was fresh, delicious, and honestly rivaled some of the bagels I've had in New York. The service was awesome too. The cashier took the time to walk me through the menu, answered all my questions, and never made me feel rushed. That kind of friendly service goes a long way, especially when you're traveling. I also grabbed a latte, and it was excellent. Great coffee, great bagel, and genuinely friendly people. I'll definitely be stopping here the next time I'm flying through Albany!!