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    Cheesecake Machismo

    4.8 (340 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Lemon blueberry and raspberry beret
    Maeve M.

    I have been hearing about this cheesecake for almost the full 6 years I've lived in Albany. I don't know how it's taken me this long to try it, but my valentine surprised me for valentine's day with 4 different slices to try. He said 20 minutes after opening they were already sold out of select flavors!! I am somewhat of a cheesecake snob and this is good cheesecake, very creamy, thick, and a crunchy crust! The double dutch chocolate was my favorite by no surprise but the lemon blueberry was a nice, lighter option too and very subtle with the lemon flavor.

    Hegne G.

    This place is cozy and very cute. Friendly staff and great cheesecake. Definitely will return when I am back in Albany.

    Cherry Amaretto
    Michael S.

    I'm ashamed to admit that I've lived in Albany my whole life and have only been to Cheesecake Machismo twice (both within the last 12 months). I've been missing out. But even with just 2 visits, it's clear to me this place is worth the hype. Fresh made cheesecake. Sold until they run out. The cake is sweet and dense--none of that mushy nonsense. The graham cracker crust crumbles apart like it should and doesn't resemble cardboard like you'll find in the cheesecake at Market32. Again, this place is well worth the hype. Stop in for a slice!

    Frankencake
    Heather C.

    Always amazing! If you love the cheesecake you should buy a sweatshirt or t-shirt while you're there too. Very nice, soft, and comfortable fabrics they have chosen for their Merch....

    S'moreo
    Hannah V.

    This place blew me away. When you first walk in your met with the most beautiful smell of sweet perfection. The style inside is entertaining and overall cool as heck. Now let's get to the goods, hands down best cheesecake I've ever had in my life and for $7 a slice an incredible steal for these delectably crafted desserts. I would sell my kidney if I had to for another slice of the caramel brownie, I'm not even kidding. The owners are welcoming and genuine, I so recommend checking this gem of a place out!

    Green tea/chocolate, lemon blueberry, salted caramel, s'moreo, and peanut butter
    Ashley P.

    Let me start by saying that I am not a huge dessert person. I am also not the world's biggest fan of cheesecake. While doing a quick overnight in Albany this came so highly recommended that I knew I couldn't pass up the opportunity to check it out. Cheesecake Machismo is so highly rated for a reason. They have a rotating selection of unique flavored cheesecakes and they are incredible!!! If you enjoy NY style cheesecake, this should be on your bucket list. It's a tiny shop in a beautiful neighborhood in Albany. They are open Wednesday-Saturday and you can visit their website to see the flavors of the day. There's something on the menu for everyone, and I promise you will not be disappointed!

    No dogs at Cheesecake Machismo!
    Christian L.

    Absolutely superb cheesecake shop. With a modern geek-twist. Machismo is right in Albany! What a wonderful idea to allow for a shop completely devoted to all things New York cheesecake. The slices were a delight to eat. This parlor also sells coffee beans, cakes, assorted sweets and other cake/party supplies. The two slices I taste-tested; the 'Jo Brown' + the 'Boysenberry' were thick, sweet and salty alike and very decadent. I do, want to note that the bottom crust on the 'Boysenberry' was very brittle + too crumbly to hold its weight. If the bottom crust is already off the slice, by the time I bring it to my kitchen - there's something wrong. The shaking of the box, should not unlodge a dry crust! Just because the top of the cheesecake slices are very edible and easily instagram-able, does not mean that the crust is the best quality. Try more thickener, more binding agent - or scrap the crust recipe all together and try a different one - or none - that is more suitable for a berry cheesecake slice. Either way, the slice was heaped in gooey boysenberry marmalade-sauce. Definitely a place to think about when you are catering a birthday party or a celebration with sweets for any sort of event. Machismo is a connoisseurs cheesecake shop. Not amateur kids' hour.. Inside Machismo, the interior is like a museum geek shop, a tourist attraction and a ComiCon collectors' favorite dream. There are planes hanging from the ceiling, small comic characters peeking around corners and t-shirts for sale. Maps. Comics. Coffee beans. Beanies. Hoodies. Got to give props, where props are due: some folks having the flair to make a collective out of cheesecake and attempting flavors that you do not usually, on an itinerant day for sure, find in your local supermarket. The 'Jo Brown' was a kind of ganache slice that had hints of hazelnut, Oreo cookies and peanut butter; the flavors were well balanced, even enhanced: and not too sweet. It was monster-thick and was best eaten chilled. There is a flavor for anyone at Machismo. Young and old, sweet and salty, offbeat of just regular Cherry - the menu is a kaleidoscope of wonderful flavors offered at unbeatably low prices in a fun atmosphere. The Rebel Chef thinks this spot is legit. Legit New York flavors-only Gangster-Machismo! Delicious. Review: 5+

    Really cool branding!
    Edward K.

    My boss and I were in Albany last week for a training. We met a group of people from the training for dinner and I looked on Yelp for some dessert options. I saw 300+ five star reviews and knew I had to try it. It was a Wednesday night, dinner was starting to come to an end, and I called to see if they closed exactly at 8. I was informed that they closed promptly at 8. I wasn't sure if we could make it, it was 7:20 and the map was telling me we had a 25 minute walk. We bid adieu to the rest of our group, with uncertainty as to whether we would all make it. My boss and I were starting to digest the unhealthy dinner choices we had just made and we set out at a brisk pace up what seemed a never ending hill. Getting to the point of this meandering review, we reached Cheesecake Machismo with 12 minutes to spare. We were rewarded with an extreme case of paralysis of choice. The menu included 15 plus choices, each tempting in its own right. The owner was extremely helpful and friendly. She discussed the interesting memorabilia on the walls with my boss, while I stressed about the perfect flavors to choose. Of course as two people, we were going to select three slices. The owner recommended the maple cheesecake with blueberries, we couldn't pass up the pumpkin caramel, and we also went with a Dutch chocolate. We took them back to our hotel and after an hour to digest dinner a bit, we went to town on some magnificent cheesecake. The owner was right, the maple blueberry was truly special. The pumpkin and chocolate were also wonderful. The texture of each is perfect, the flavors are vibrant. Cheesecake Machismo is the type of place that everyone wishes they had in their neighborhood!

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    Sarah F.

    Their strawberry covered chocolate cheesecake is the best I've ever had! Hubby brought me for an early Valentine's Day treat. We got 6 slices to split. So far I've tried the strawberry covered chocolate and it's so good. Plus-the store is so cute. And the service was nice. Will definitely come back for special occasions.

    Angie M.

    HOLY SMOKES. I came in at 12:30 because my sister recommended I come as early as possible. I didn't want to be one of those people who show up before they even open. They were already sold out of certain flavors!! With the 2 person in store limit, there was a small line outside, but it moved rather quickly. Service was super friendly in helping me decide what to take home, but once I got home, I had to hide my half cake from myself to not eat any until my sister got home. We tried some. SO. FREAKING. GOOD. Will definitely be coming back for more.

    Jo Brown
    Becky K.

    I came in last night and got 2 slices. They currently have a 2 person limit in the store - so just had to wait for someone to leave (which took about 1 min). I was happy to see all of their COVID safety measures in place and did not mind waiting. As soon as you walk in the smell gets you. It smells wonderful. I ended up picking Blueberry Maple and Jo Brown. I doubt you can go wrong here. Nice big pieces with super smooth cheesecake and creative flavors. $6/slice. The Jo Brown is coffee cheesecake with a soft brownie bottom. The coffee is subtle not overpowering. The Blueberry Maple is maple cheesecake with a blueberry topping and graham cracker bottom. This has a much stronger flavor (and smell) - you can taste maple right away. The blueberry topping is a nice balance. Both of the pieces were great. I'm looking forward to going again and trying some of the other flavors.

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    Afnan A.

    I honestly didn't know Albany had a store solely for cheesecake. But I am so glad I found this place because it was definitely very high quality!! There are plenty of parking around the area depending on the right time. The place is very small and doesn't offer any seating. There is a bench outside the store and a small little park across the street by the swan street office if you prefer to sit somewhere nearby and eat it. They offer many types of cheesecake. I loved the creme brûlée' cheesecake. It had a thin layer of melted sugar on top of cheesecake. It was very fresh and soft!!

    top: bavarian creme bottom: butter pecan pumpkin marble (with salted caramel)
    Sirena W.

    I made the mistake of coming in too late in the day and only left with 3 flavors - caramel toffee, butter pecan pumpkin marble, and bavarian cream. If I'm honest, none of those flavors spoke to me - but I was going to be in Albany long so when would be the next time I get to try the best cheesecake my friends had ever had? We got the bavarian cream and butter pecan pumpkin marble just because it sounded crazy and for fall vibes. Neither of these flavors were my cup of tea, but it was still the best darn cheesecakes I've ever had. The level of smooth creaminess just melts in your mouth - and the flavors really come through. Next time I'm showing up at noon so I can actually get the flavors I want.

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    This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! I got the Double Dutch Dark Chocolate Cheesecake and it was so rich & creamy

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    Misses Kisses Pies

    4.2(12 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Simply delicious! I'm Surprised at the low number of ratings / reviews on Yelp for how amazing…read morethis product is. Great people. Local. Can't be beat. Great value and quality. Easy to order and easy pickup. Very convenient for me, in downtown Albany, just off the highway. I placed an order for 1/2 strawberry crunch cheesecake and 1/2 chocolate Pb cup for a special occasion/birthday surprise and everyone was blown away! They were very flexible / accommodating with pickup day/time. Very delicious. Will order again and highly recommend! Thank you. Extremely satisfied and the birthday girl was very happy!

    One word: amazing! From the exceptional cheesecake flavor options to the friendly customer service…read moreand free delivery, they're outstanding. They also offer a discount with a 518 Foodies card, which can be purchased at 518foodies.com. Misses Kisses Pies does something that I've never seen another bakery do and that's offer a four flavor cheesecake! That's right -- four flavors on one cheesecake. It's insane! I ordered the chocolate peanut butter, strawberry crunch, banana pudding and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I couldn't decide which flavor I liked best. They were all so delicious and the crust was heavenly. To order, visit MissesKissesPies.com and look over the menu before calling (518) 461-7324 with your order. Highly recommend!!

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    Rolly-Poly Buns & Stuff - Logo

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    4.7(3 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    After seeing Asaf's review of this place I decided to splurge and order some things from here. I…read morelove homemade donuts and other baked goods, so after looking at their website I picked half orders (6) of the apple fritters and the smore's rolls. Delivery is available on the weekends, but since I live within a couple of miles I elected for pick up. Using their website was easy as... umm... cinnamon rolls? I talked with the baker who was putting them outside on a table a couple of minutes before pickup. Eating them fresh is nice, but warm out of the over is even better. She recommended warming them up before eating so I microwaved my apple fritter for 30 seconds in the microwave. It was great! It wasn't too sweet and that is partially because the dough didn't seem to have a lot of sugar in it. The glaze certainly did though and overall I thought it was a nice balance. I definitely tasted a nice, warm spice but can't put my finger on it. Likely cinnamon, but it seemed a little more nuanced than just that. They were very dark (but not burned) and would remind you of a pastry you might get at the supermarket but with a bit less sugar. I liked that. The smores ones did look as good as they could have, and they were a bit hard at room temperature. I heated them up as recommended and they became transformed into a decadent treat that tasted a lot like smores. I could pick out the graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow and it made a mess on my fingers like a real one would. I think I would have preferred multiple smaller marshmallows on top instead of one large one as that came off in one bite. But, they were much better tasting than I expected. Note: Despite the wax paper liner in the box, I suggest not putting them on your car seat when you pick them up as they are a bit greasy and it goes through the cardboard. You have been warned. Prices aren't cheap, and I assume they are a little more if you elect for delivery. But in these hard times we all need to splurge on something now and then and also support local places. I did both of those, so this was a two-fer.

    A friend of mine decided to monetize her 2020 baking obsession by starting up a home based baked…read moregoods business I like to refer to as a, "micro-bakery". So far I have been fortunate enough to try the following from her menu: Classic Cinnamon Rolls: These taste, well, like cinnamon rolls. Not the kind that are slathered, well practically drowned in liquid sugar to the point you get diabetes by simply touching one. More the kind that are fresh, firm, and taste like cinnamon without needing heavy amounts of glaze to do the heavy lifting for their flavor profile. If you like that notion and also knowing that you won't have glue hands after eating one, give these a try! Walnut Rolls: I believe these are based on a Ukrainian family recipe. They taste quite nutty in a good way. If you are looking for tasty buns that aren't overly sweet but still rich in their walnut goodness, and perhaps would like to have a flashback to your days at mom's table back in the Ukraine, give these a taste. Apple Fritters: These are firmly in the, "and stuff" part of the "Rolly-Poly Buns & Stuff" monicker. They justify the need for stuff other than buns being made at this micro-bakery as they are pretty darn tasty. Apple flavor comes out well in these little delights. S'mores Buns (Limited Time): I am looking forward to trying these new items soon. For now all I have is the description from the website below: "Filled with chocolate, covered in toasty marshmallows, you can't go wrong with these. Sure to be a favorite of anyone with a sweet tooth." In terms of service, she likes what she does and is friendly. When ordering from the website, you will need to request anything at least 24 hours before you get it. There is not a same day delivery option. Delivery is local (capital region only) and only on weekends. Pickup is any day. If you want to drive there from wherever, that wouldn't be a problem :) Payment system currently requires PayPal. All prepared goods follow the Home Processing Guidlines by NY State. However, GF cannot be guaranteed though vegan options could possibly be accommodated upon request. The business owner is just getting started and is open to innovation in terms of new items that could be worked into their, "special flavor" category. Send any ideas to their company email at rollypollybuns@gmail.com. I recommend giving this place a shot. Give it a shot because you don't get much more small than a home owned business and you don't get much more local either. Give it a shot because it'd be pretty darn cool if something positive like this could come from, well lets face it a pretty terrible year. Also, because the food is good! Finally, if you are picking up, understand this is a home, and further understand that you would be expected to adhere to current covid safety protocols such as wearing a mask, social distance, and so on. Here's hoping you try it, love it, say so in Yelp! And possibly make the term, "micro-bakery" a thing :)

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    Daisies Pasteles - Sweet empanadas

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    4.6(13 reviews)
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    Daisie's has grown. I was the first to write a Yelp review for this business more than 2 years ago…read morewhen it was solely a bakery featuring Daisie's awesome tres leches (3 dairy) cakes. Months later, Daisie began offering occasional meals. I know that it has become a full fledged eatery. What a nice menu! It wasn't very busy when my friend and I stopped in for an early dinner just before 5pm. The business is still very cute and clean. Daisie has added a lot of Mexican candy and snacks to her inventory. We came primarily for tacos. My friend had chicken tacos. I had chorizo tacos. They were on small soft corn tortillas and were as delicious as they were authentic. I also had an order of flautas. They were three crispy rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken and topped with shredded lettuce, cheese and sour cream. They were good, too. So was the slice of tres leches which we shared. Daisie wasn't in but there was a very friendly and efficient young woman behind the counter who took our orders and served the meals. The dishes came out of the kitchen in a timely manner. It appeared to be well run whatever hiccups previously existed were gone. We enjoyed the meal and stayed so long that we almost ran late to catch a show. I left in such a hurry that I forgot my bag on a seat. I didn't get very far before I noticed my mistake. I called ahead and when I returned, the young woman welcomed me. There were no customers at the time, but she put my bag behind the counter for safe keeping which was reassuring. I was so grateful and she was so gracious, I insisted on giving her a second tip / reward as a gesture of appreciation. It was a great experience all around and I look forward to returning to eat my way through the menu. Thanks so much.

    We came in and picked up a bunch of pastries and desserts after this place came highly recommended!…read moreUnfortunately, my empanada was served not heated through, which was a bummer- though the flavor was delicious. The cream cheese guava pastry was amaze. My partner wasn't a huge fan of the concha, it seemed less fresh than everything else we ordered. Tres leches was also tasty. The highlight was the churro cheesecake thought, just so unique and flavorful and decadent!

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    3.4(10 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    I ordered a smash cake for my baby's first birthday. It was supposed to be different shades of…read morecream. The cake I got somehow included... mauve. I wish I could include pictures. I really have no idea where they got the idea to add a purple-pink color to the mix.

    Best bakery in the NY capital region. During my time in Albany, I've been to a lot of bakeries. I…read morecame to Sweet Elevation 3 times in just 2 weeks. I don't remember when I had a more perfect chocolate cupcake, each time I've come here, the quality and service are perfect! Consistency and good service is what I look for. The attention to detail, hospitality, and kindness from Christian, the young man who works there, is exceptional. As I wrote before, the bakery shares the parking lot with the Yemeni coffee shop Shibam next door. The Yemeni coffee is just perfect with Sweet Elevation's treats, so don't miss this spot if you visit next door. I hope they can work out on doing something together. I've gotten hooked on Sweet Elevation's chocolate cupcakes. I'm having one as I write this review (these really are the freshest and best chocolate cupcakes) with some Yemeni coffee from next door - who knew how perfectly they go together. I'm very picky when it comes to cupcakes, and these are so soft, fresh, moist, fluffy, with perfect frosting with the sprinkles! Each time! It's really cute inside the cafe. What I'm most picky about is service, and I'm impressed with Christian, he's a respectful gentleman, knowledgeable, and really helpful with recommendations. Responsible, helpful, paying attention, intelligent. People my age often complain about the younger generation, they should meet Christian, our world's future is bright with young people like this. Good luck whatever you do Christian, and may you continue to shine as you do now always! Amen!

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