Enjoyed our breakfast here! The service was very good and the restaurant was spacious and comfortable. Our Sunday breakfast came out nice and hot and it was prepared well. If I'm ever back in town I would definitely come here if you are not in the mood for a hotel "free breakfast." Their menu has a variety of food items featured, and it is inviting to your taste! read more

Quality diner right outside the Crossgates Mall with fast/friendly service and delicious food with sizable portions. Feels like a time warp to old America that you'd see in movies set in the 1920s. Earth tones, and no flashy over saturated colors you'd see from the 50s onward. Would recommend read more

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Food here is always good and plentiful. The service is generally very friendly- but when the restaurant is busy be prepared for it to potentially be on the slow side - which is understandable. You can gain weight just by looking in their dessert case - which explains why I always come out needing to put extra air in my car tires. read more

Came here for breakfast for my flight back home. Decent prices and specials before 11am. The coffee was good. They have the good creamer i like. Not the international delights but real creamer. Pancakes were good. I tried the biscuit and gravy and was flavorful. The French toast is made with thick bread but they apparently dont use egg batter to make French toast which is very odd to me. It was ok but not having the egg batter for French toast doesn't really taste like French toast. Our server was nice and attentive. read more

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The diner is very clean. The service was friendly and fast considering it was packed, and the food was really good!

Great place to dine. Service was superb and staff were helpful. Menus were a little large but we knew what we wanted. Ordered burgers which by the way were delicious. Onion rings tasted great but the sweet potato fries seemed lacking. Maybe they were cooked from frozen, don't know. read more

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Nice, attractive, modern diner. Very clean with plenty of parking. Food was good, and reasonably priced. Our server was spot on. But acoustically, it is a very noisy place. read more

Capital City Diner - Omelette - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

Second time here and this chicken salad did not disappoint. The service was quick, no complaints. read more

Capital City Diner - Regular Salad with perfectly grilled Chicken and Cucumbers with the perfect bite. So Much flavor. - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

Nice Diner, but year after year service is going down. Food quality too - this time our Crab stuffing shrimp were not cooked through and have a soggy feel for the price of 30$.... Mediterranean panini on sourdough bread was very good though side of potatoes salad and Cole slaw were tasteless. Quite disappointment for us. read more

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My work crew went there for dinner the other night, and we were not very pleased, I saw our server 3 times the whole visit, the egg on my burger was too be over easy but there was little yolk, and two of us got burgers they were a little rare and they tasted okay but my co worker said his roast beef sandwich was not good at all read more

If you're looking for a classic diner then you're going to get it at this place. Food was good. Service was great and fast. Very clean when we were there. Looking forward to another visit soon! Loved it! read more

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This is one of my favorite diners. I've been coming here since I was a child and the quality has not negatively changed. My friends and I loved coming here as we grew up and it became "our spot." Now as adults, we always come here to catch up and reconnect. The menu is huge and everything is fresh, quick to the table, and delicious. It's true diner comfort food. When the diner closed for renovations, we were all fearful the diner charm, quality of food and menu would change too much. We were all relieved and excited to go back after it reopened. The staff are always friendly, quick and efficient! I have ordered so much that I can truly say nothing is a bad choice. My personal favorites are the spicy crispy chicken sandwich, mozzarella sticks, all of the omelettes, fish and chips, and the wedge fries! read more

In town for a concert and wanted a basic breakfast. Now it was Valentine's Day and the place was packed but we were seating within 10 min. Service was fast. Food came out quickly and it was as ordered and delicious. If in the area again I would definately come back. read more

We were up in Albany, doing some shopping. This place was very busy on Friday at lunchtime. After eating here, we could see why . We were still seated right away. It had a great diner vibe on the inside and out, and had a very large. Menu of your typical diner food. Our server was Nick. He was fantastic. Helpful, friendly, and he even laughed at my jokes. :) he suggested that we start off with the raspberry iced tea. We liked it very much. For our meal, we started out with a cup of the potato leek soup. It came with my meal, my partner had it as a side. We both loved it. Lots of goodies on the inside, creamy and delicious. As often happens, we tore into it so fast, I forgot to get a picture. In addition to the soup, my partner had the side order of mac & cheese. For a side order, it was very large. She gave me a taste, and I have to agree with her. It was cheesy, creamy, and delicious. I decided to go with the turkey dinner. Lots of tender, delicious, turkey, a wonderful, rich, cream gravy, and out of this world cranberry sauce. Nick offered me more gravy, but it was plenty . The turkey also came on top of an amazing stuffing. Rich, and it had just a little bit of a sweet to it, but in a very good way, . It also came with veggies, which were nice and crisp, and a delicious rice pilaf on the side. It wasn't just plain white rice, either. We both had plenty of food to take home afterwards. The dessert case looked heavenly, but we left stuffed. The prices were extremely reasonable, and they even offered a military/veterans discount. A fantastic meal. We would like to come back. Thank you. read more

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Vegan options. Nice waitstaff. Good atmosphere, I never feel rushed although it's always so busy.

Typical diner, standard fare... nostalgic. Moving my kid into his dorm... decided to have dinner here, true to form - solid diner food. Don't go fancy when it's not a fancy spot. Friendly service, with a bit of humor, all good. Food comes out quick and got checked on for refills on sodas. The table was a bit dirty... there were left over syrup, made some spots sticky icky. We covered it with our napkin. Food: it's diner fare... loaded potato-skins... wish the skin was crispier and the inside was smashed... it was ok, but TGIF makes it better. Kids got Smokehouse BBQ burger was juicy but very sloppy to eat. And also a mushroom burger, it was good. Medium - not overcooked. Spaghetti & meatball... bland, the meatballs were heavily peppered... my younger one didn't hate it but said he wouldn't order again. He liked his side salad more (that says a lot for a 14yr old!). I got the Rueben... with pastrami... oh boy, it was very salty... so be sure to drink up to wash it down. I enjoyed it but definitely will suffer in the AM with bloating... sigh. Too full for dessert. Again, pretty standard. Looks like a local's fav spot! If you're in the mood for burgers & fries, this is a good option. #yelpingfromalbany #albany read more

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Excellent, friendly service. Great ambiance. Comfortable seating. Lots of parking behind the restaurant. Very close to I-87. Both dishes my husband ordered were excellent. What I ordered not so excellent. The egg salad in my sandwich tasted like it wasn't made fresh that day and my tossed salad looked like it had been sliced/prepared in advance. I recommend you stick to the many menu items that must be freshly prepared for you and can't be prepared in advance. read more

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I really love this diner for three main reasons.... 1. They serve alcohol, and not just cheap beer like other places. They have a great selection of everything from wine, spirits, and beer. 2. Their lunch specials are amazing and so good for the price. You get a choice of multiple soups of the day, bread, and a delish dish of Moussaka, Lasagna, Beef Stew, BBQ ribs, and many other delish options. 3. The service is excellent even when they are jam packed like they were yesterday for lunch. Oh, and their deserts are out of this world. Just wish they were closer to down town, but being minutes from my work, is perfect, especially for lunch. read more

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A Must-Visit Spot in Albany! The Capital City Diner is a local favorite, and it's easy to see why--great food at reasonable prices. After a morning of sightseeing, my wife and I stopped in for lunch, and we were not disappointed. I ordered a cup of chicken soup and a pastrami sandwich. The soup was outstanding--rich, flavorful, and so satisfying that I regretted not ordering the larger size. The pastrami? Hot, delicious, and generously portioned. It was noon on a Friday, and the diner was packed! We were lucky to snag a parking spot and for the short wait of under five minutes. Friendly service and fantastic food made for a perfect dining experience. Highly recommended! read more

I don't share negative reviews, I'm sorry. I tried this location many times and it's just not for me. read more

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The renovation has amplified the noise level and being seated at a two top in front of the kitchen and next to a bus station was extremely unpleasant. This table should not exist. Honestly the most unpleasant breakfast out ever. Also got to witness an entitled guilderland woman actually attempting to sneak her dog in, on a leash, and sit down as if that was okay. The manager or hostess had to address this and come on people...I love dogs but mine are at home. Pricy, loud, annoying people, and nothing special at all about the food. read more

I did not pick up the order myself so I cannot attest to the service or ambiance. From the moment I placed my order though, I was a bit confused. The breakfast menu had fine choices, I settled with the Skinnylicious breakfast burrito. Thank goodness I noticed that chicken was listed in this egg breakfast burrito which to me was weird. I don't want any meat that isn't sausage or bacon for breakfast. So I did without. When my group got the order they didn't know who ordered what I got because it looked like a salad. For the picture I moved the lettuce so the burrito was viewable but it was definitely the weirdest rendition of a breakfast burrito I've had. I just don't think it pairs well with an Italian dressing salad at 9am. Potatoes or toast probably would be a bit more practical for breakfast. I understand it listed "mixed greens" but I was assuming it would be in the burrito. Unfortunately the salad was better than the burrito. The eggs were spongey and not true egg white I think because it was yellow, which was unfortunate because it had potential with the flavor of the peppers and onions but I couldn't get over the texture. Don't think I would go for breakfast again but would try their lunch and dinner next time. read more

Capital City Diner - Skinnylicious Burrito Breakfast - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

When I lived closer to this diner it was my weekend breakfast spot. They had consistently good food. However, after the renovation....it seemed to fall off a cliff. The new space was so noisy you couldn't even hear the person across from you. The new ambiance suggested they were going through an identity crisis and landed on diner disco. No one goes to a diner for flashy design. No one. It's just the food. For takeout their food is still good. read more

Haven't been here in several years and looks renovated since my last visit. A little pricey as far as diners but the service and food was exceptional. read more

Capital City Diner - The #4 - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

Came on a Monday morning for breakfast around 10 AM. Had a party of 7, the parking lot was full and so was the restaurant but we were sat immediately. Service was friendly and efficiently. Their dessert case has amazing looking slices of cake and cannolis. They were very accommodating when it came to the fruit for my daughter as she is very picky and wouldn't eat their fruit cup but they gave her grapes instead which is her all time favorite. Coffee cups were always full and they give you a full thing of hot water for your tea. Everyone devoured their food and of course I had to get a slice of their chocolate cream pie. Loaded with fluffy whipped topping on top. A big enough slice to share! If you want some good diner food head here! read more

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We stopped in on a Friday 5:00pm. Hostess seated us and we proceeded to sit for approx. 10 minutes. No one approached our table and workers passed by in this not so busy diner! We left, unnoticed! Never again. read more

Recently had brunch at Capital City Diner. Pretty good experience. The diner had an old school look which I liked and solid service as well. Parking was a challenge due to the tight parking lot and big crowd. It took some effort to find a spot but once inside, I ordered a Greek omelette with home fries and toast. My wife got a tuna melt and fries. The omelette itself was enjoyable and well made. However, I was disappointed to see that they didn't add the feta cheese which was a core ingredient listed on the menu. I was going to mention it, but the omelette was actually fine without it. Additionally, I specifically requested fresh, extra crispy home fries, but what I received was reheated and far from crispy. This was disappointing, as I was really looking forward to fresh home fries. Despite these issues, I must admit that the overall taste of the food was good. My wife also enjoyed her meal and said her sandwich was nicely done. Oh yeah, nearly forgot that the coffee was actually fresh and tasty, something I don't always see in diners. Overall, I give Capital City Diner 3 stars. While it wasn't perfect, it was pretty good and worth visiting again in my opinion. read more

Lots of options on the menu. Our food was ok, on the bit salty side. Portions were decent and our server was attentive and friendly. We were seated immediately. Found parking easily. And we're surprised at how quickly the food arrived. read more

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I cannot for the life of me understand why customers were subjected to dance music at 8:30 am on a Sunday morning. Dance music is great! But not for breakfast!!! I asked a staff person to turn it down, change it to something more peaceful for an early Sunday breakfast, or to turn it off. None of those things happened. For heaven's sake, it was a mostly empty diner with nearly all middle-aged to older people. Not a good experience for me. But the corned beef hash was great. But I won't be back. read more

Reliable diner with a good menu. Service is good. Convenient location for me when running errands in the area. Enough variety to keep things interesting. I seem to stop by here often enough for lunch so there is that. Ok parking in their own lot. read more

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We came on a Sunday morning around 10:45AM; it was pretty busy (though not as busy as the parking lot would make it out to be), but we got seated within 5 minutes. The menu seems to focus equally on breakfast foods and lunch/dinner foods, along with a larger drink menu than most diners (wines, beers, cocktails). Service was good, and plates cleared promptly. We ordered a short stack (2) of blueberry pancakes, a side of corned beef hash, and the pancake deluxe, which comes with 2 pancakes (can select from any of the pancakes on their menu, including plain, blueberry, and Nutella/banana), 2 eggs any style, a slice of ham, 3 slices of bacon, and a sausage. The pancakes are huge and this combo is a great deal for the amount of food. The corned beef hash was also a huge portion, considering it was listed as a side. I was very glad it was real corned beef, and not the mushy kind that tastes more like ground beef. I added ketchup and it tasted very good. Once you get the bill, you go up to the counter to pay; the server didn't tell us, so we sat around for a bit before realizing. read more

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Ordered and paid for food 2 hours prior to pickup. Still had to wait 15 minutes for my order. Disappointed

Not all diners are equal. I know because I have tried diners in many cities. I haven't been to Capital City in many years and just hoped it would meet my expectations. I generally test their mettle by getting a blt. Not today. Decided to try a salad since their menu had many to choose from. Got the Pecan Pear Salad (mixed greens, carrots, red cabbage, toasted pecans, blueberries, pears and crumbled blue cheese). Server suggested the raspberry vinaigrette . To say the least, it was fresh and delicious. Some diners I end up taking out multiple pieces of greens that should never have been served. This salad had no dead leaves, blueberries were perfect, blue cheese was not overwhelming and having the raspberry vinaigrette was delightful. (Pears were a bit crunchy, could have ripened another day or two.) A protein can be added for an additional fee. Did not order one this time, however, shrimp with the dressing would have been fantastic! Parking is good, server was good, amount of food good. Yes, will add this to our list of diners to frequent. A number of salads that look good to give a try. read more

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Very friendly service!! They couldn't be nicer! We stopped in for breakfast on our road trip. Easy, spacious parking. We felt comfortable leaving our packed car unattended. Very fast service!! They kept refilling coffee, and the server intentionally helped us save money with the kids menu. Everyone enjoyed their food--typical diner breakfast fare. The home fries were so good. I wanted everything in the bakery case, but didn't try anything. read more

Lunch, November 2024 We requested a booth on our arrival. We were seated at a 4 high top. It was too uncomfortable for me (am 85). Stools were uncomfortable. The hostess did not seem happy to be there. When a booth quickly became available we asked to move. We were quickly moved. Our first and second server were both very nice and efficient. The food, as always, was to our taste. Servings are large and two of us took home leftovers for another meal. The desert case has been moved away from the cashier so I am no longer tempted to buy a carry out desert, which I previously did. Two people seated at the new counter seemed to be having difficulty placing their feet. One even sat with his foot on the next stool! read more

I'm most likely going to visit a diner for breakfast, and this one offers an above average selection (several menu pages) with more than the usual offerings. I especially like their omelets. If you don't want to overload on carbs or starch, they have other options instead of potatoes for sides, including sliced tomatoes, which can be cold or grilled. The coffee is plentiful but nothing special, and you get a lot of creamers. Even on a busy Saturday morning, when the parking lot was almost completely full, we had no wait getting in, and when leaving a while later, there was still only a 5 minute wait for a table. read more

Before the renovations, my daughter and I were in here probably at least twice a week. I also frequented with others, so I'm there a lot. We'd been excitedly waiting for the remodeling to be completed. First, it looks great. I love what they did. And some of the employees are still there, so it was nice to see some familiar faces. That said, they seemed stressed and rushed. Yes, it was busy, but we've been there tons of times when it was busy, and they didn't seem stressed. So, now for the bad... NOISY! Lost some booths. Everybody likes booths. Nobody likes being the person with their butt sticking out into the middle of the restaurant. Yet, they removed booths and added more of these tables. Tables in the middle are oddly arranged. I sat a foot from the back of a woman at the table next to me the whole time I was eating, and felt like those to the right were part of our conversation. Please spread out the tables. The heat/air issue was not addressed. We were alternately freezing or sweating, depending on whether the air was on or off. My biggest wish for the remodel was that they would figure out how to maintain a consistent, comfortable temperature without hot and cold spots. Not so. Prices went up. Food's still just okay. Another reviewer mentioned that snarky waitress. We were sitting right next to them and heard her rude comment: "Well, you're gonna have to wait!" They immediately got up and left, as they should have. Tried a second time last night, because it only seemed fair. Both my daughter and I asked for water with NO lemon. I got no lemon; she got two lemons. Lemons in water are gross, and we don't want one floating around in our water, it shouldn't arrive with lemons floating around in it. Ordered the lunch sized chopped apple salad, WITHOUT onions, which I've been ordering for a couple of years now. Spent the whole dinner picking onions out of my salad. The new price for this salad is $16.49, which includes chicken. I was charged $22.49, which I had to resolve at the register. When I was asked how everything was... you know what? I'm not even sure I was asked. But I did let them know, respectfully, about the lemons and onions. Previously, they would have taken a few dollars off the bill. I barely got an acknowledgement. The music!!! What happened to the oldies? We used to go here because it felt friendly, even though the prices were ridiculous for okay food. Staff was welcoming and the tables were comfortable. Could usually get a booth. My daughter would bring her homework and we could relax and hang out while we enjoyed our dinner, maybe chit chat a little with our waitperson. Now, we may be looking for another local spot to make our usual go-to. But it looks nice. read more

I was looking for some place to eat while working in the area and this place popped up in my search of nearby places. The service was quick and the food was decent while the portions were just right, not too much and not too little. A little on the high end as far as prices go, but that seems to be the case these days. read more

Walked in to everyone super friendly. There was a little wait I guess this place is good so we didn't mind. Waiter came right up when we sat down. Can't complain. Everything off the menu looked really good too. read more

Capital City Diner - Trying this place out for the first time. Here is one of the pages off the breakfast menu. - Diners Near Me - Albany, New York

Went for breakfast. The sausage gravy was underseasoned and served on disturbingly fluffy flavorless biscuits that I doubt were made in-house. Tried a $7 slice of banana cream pie that had bland weakly flavored banana pudding in a damp crumbly crust with a lot of fake whipped cream artfully piped on top. No real banana to be found. I feel bad for the servers. Their tips will be reduced by the sub par food. Noticed the first page of the menu was the mixed drinks, so that must be their target, not good food. Disappointed. It was much better before the renovation. read more