Elite in every way. Picked up a 13.6 lb lamb shoulder. Exceptional quality. Wings too - sweet…read morefatties. Best in class.

This is an amazing Italian grocery shop/butcher/place to eat I would drive up here just to get a…read moresub from them. It's like a small grocery store full of all the yumminess, fresh produce, fresh breads and desserts, deli and more. The service at the registers and counters are all friendly, efficient and fast. The place is always busy so don't be deterred if the parking lot is full!

Very good French dip staff was polite aswell very good potato salad thanks not a lot of parking but…read moretraffic isn't that bad

We stopped in here a couple weeks ago after I saw that this new deli had opened on Facebook. It is…read morereally nice and clean inside and everyone is very friendly and eager to help their customers. We got a couple of subs here. They were reasonably priced and quite large. Bread has a nice crust on it. Loved it and will definitely be going back soon. They also sell deli meat and cheese by the pound. They have hot subs as well as cold. I just wish they were open a bit later than 5:30 pm as we sometimes work past this time and then cannot get a sub. It would also be great if their day off was Tuesday as most places in this area are all closed on Mondays so it would be great to have another option. Just throwing that out there. All that said, this is a wonderful deli and I hope they thrive for many years!

I need one of these near me! Picture this....a Starbucks but the line actually moves, the coffee…read moretastes good and the bagels are made fresh. Stopped by for coffee and a quick breakfast sandwich on our way out of town. Parking lot was nearly full but it's shared w a smoothie place and other businesses. That being said, almost everyone was at UG and for good reason. The line was out the door when we got inside. I was discouraged and ready to angrily wait, but I was wrong! The line moved quickly and a staff were friendly for a busy morning. I had the summer blend hot and wife had an iced latte. The hot coffee was tasty. Low acidity, smooth and balanced. Only complaint was that it could have been just a click hotter for me. I don't necessarily want to burn my esophagus, but this was only lukewarm. The iced latte was delicious. We each had an egg sandwich on a bagel and they were terrific. Soft and chewy bagel with plenty of flavor. We took a couple cookies home from the case and Oh Em Geeeeee! Phenomenal! Now I regret not getting the bag of yesterday's bagels at the door. Even "day old" I bet these things are great!

Whenever I'm traveling for work, I'm always on the lookout for spots that have:…read more 1) Great coffee 2) Great savory breakfast bites So many coffee shops nail the first count but miss on the second (lots of pastry cases but not as much savory options). Uncommon Grounds nails it on both counts and is a great spot to get a little work done to boot. Stopped by this location when I was in the area for some coffee and breakfast. I'm usually in search of sugar free options as well as milk alternatives. Uncommon Grounds had a couple sugar free options (yay! caramel and vanilla) and a few different milk alternatives. I got a caramel latte made with almond milk and it was dreamy. For my breakfast, I got the Mediterranean breakfast sandwich on a salt bagel. It came with egg, spinach, avocado, tomato, and a bit of pesto. Delicious! The only tiny thing for me was the tomato made the sandwich kinda slippery and difficult to eat so the next time I ordered it (which was literally the next day), I got it with double the spinach and no tomato. The service was really lovely and the prices are reasonable. They're a popular spot and were pretty busy when I was in and even with that everyone was so kind and helpful. Get to it!

Delicious pizza! We stopped as we passed through town and ordered two pizzas. They were ready in…read moreunder 10 minutes and were both great. We didn't try the garlic knot sandwiches but they looked good in the deli case.

The BEAST pulled up to Bella Lucia... and this one? Yeah--it's stepping into a higher tier. Grabbed…read morea couple slices and some knots. This is a strong slice with real upside. Right out the gate, you're dealing with a clean, crispy New York-style foundation. The crust has that light crunch on the outside with enough give inside to keep it legit. Not overly doughy, not cardboard just balanced. That's how you start winning points with The BEAST. Now let's address the big talking point--the sauce. There's been some chatter on Yelp about inconsistency, and while that concern isn't totally off base, this visit leaned more positive than negative. The sauce had a nice tang with a slight sweetness, and more importantly it actually complemented the cheese instead of disappearing. Still not elite-tier locked in, but definitely better than average and trending in the right direction. Cheese + toppings? This is where Bella Lucia separates a bit. Good coverage, solid melt, and everything tastes fresh. No grease overload, no shortcuts it feels like they care about what's coming out of that oven. And let's not ignore the menu depth Stromboli's, sandwiches, etc. this isn't just a one-trick pizza stop. There's some versatility here.

We love it here. This is a regular spot for us when we need a delicious breakfast sandwich…read more Honestly, nothing else in the capital district compares. My kids love a good BEC on plain, I'm partial to the Staff Pick on plain, everything or egg. Definitely need to make sure they put enough chipotle sauce on there though. They have been inconsistent over the past year. Flavored Iced coffee is good, but used to be better. I feel like it has gotten more watered down over the past year. Be prepared to wait, especially in the morning or on the weekends. The line configuration and waiting can be confusing, so pay attention when you walk in and look for the signs.

Placed an order for online pick up and it was ready when I got there. The guy was incredibly, if…read morenot, over the top friendly with the older woman in front of me. I'm talking just a slew of compliments. She didn't seem like a regular nor did she order a ton of food or leave a ridiculous tip. It was borderline strange how long the compliments went on for. When it was my turn, I didn't get a thank you, a see you later, absolutely nothing. I said my name, he handed me the bag, and said nothing. Maybe he used up all his words with the prior customer. The sandwich itself was alright. The bagel has a chew to it, which I prefer. Wasn't dripping in juices like at Twisted Bagel so that's a plus.

I knew this tavern existed, but never stopped before. This evening my wife & I decided on a simple…read moredinner and a drink. After checking Yelp for suggestions, Crescent Wrench popped up as a suggestion. A short time later we arrived at the Wrench. Upon entering the Barmaid/Waitress greeted us with a warm hello. We took a table and were immediately asked what beverage we wanted. We each found something off the menu that sounded good. I ordered the hot Italian Combo which came with fries. My wife had the hamburger quesadilla and she loved it. Both were hot and very good. The Tavern isn't huge, but it is cozy and this is what I'd call a Home Town Tavern.

Was on my way back from grocery shopping and my son wanted wings. I googled for some new wing spots…read moreand this one showed up. The address looked familiar but couldn't remember the name. This restaurant housed Pam's pub and was probably taken on by new management in the last year or so. Overall the place is a perfect place if you like to watch football. The place was packed with football enthusiasts watching the game, drinking beer, refilling popcorn and screaming as their team scores or messes up. This is a true American joint with typical American food. Wings were decent, quesadilla, macaroni salad and fries were great. I'm yet to eat the wrap as I was stuffed and had to bring it home. Overall a great place that's tucked away in a strip mall. Most of the seating is on bar stools with swivel chairs that actually gets you a better view of different games.

I have not been here in a long time. Pita and Olive was really good before and it has gotten even…read morebetter. The drink options improved. I really enjoyed the Mandarin cardamom drink. My daughter makes the Mandarin cardamom with lemonade. Her little concoction was very refreshing. I had the lamb chops and she had the chicken Shawarma. Everything was delicious. The service was perfect. The decor has not changed much, nor did it need to. They now have a dessert display with what looks like a coffee, matcha beverage station. I cannot wait to return.

Different eating environment. There are two small outdoor tables which, at least this time of year…read more(fall), are placed facing the sunset. The staff is efficient and the food is decent. I normally bring my own drink (water) when eating out, but they have organic flavored teas. I drank the orange, tumeric, cardamom tea, which paired well with the savory meal.

Stopped in to this cafe/coffee shop while my girlfriend was shopping at the mall. The cafe was…read morespacious with lots of comfy chairs and couches to relax in. The selection of books was not extensive but, carefully curated (which I appreciate). The coffee was excellent. I had a decaf mocha latte. The barista took great care in putting together a great cup of coffee. He added a beautifully done artistic topping with the frothy milk. Definitely a nice respite from mall activity.

Made plans last weekend with a friend to meet up for coffee as this place listed as being dog…read morefriendly. Unfortunately there were signs on all doors that only service animals were allowed in the cafe. We sat in the mall food court and took turns going in to order. The staff were nice enough to bring our food and drinks out to us but seating wasn't the best. Inside they had a range of different seating options while outside was metal cafe tables and chairs.

I love Venezia pizza. It's a small business. They've been here in Clifton park forever! I love to…read moreget the family special, the cheese pizza is my favorite. It's casual dining, they offer take out service or table side. They have lots of seating. And can take large parties. Highly recommend Venezia pizza Oo and they have slices, though I like to get a full pizza 17"

Venezia was the perfect place to start my trip in Albany/Clifton Park. The pepperoni pizza had…read morethin, crispy slices with a great sauce and just the right amount of cheese. The meatballs were some of the best I've ever had--juicy and full of flavor. Everything was incredibly satisfying. What a great way to kick off my trip!

The Dog Haus in Clifton Park has the best onion rings in town. The Chili the Kid with a brat is my…read morego to with a cheese burger slider. Don't get me started on the beer selection- it's HUGE. For get Druthers across the parking lot. Go to the Dog Haus.

Blame it on Covid! I was surprised to see that I had previously written four reviews for the Dog…read moreHaus seven years ago, each one with 4*, and yet I hadn't been back since. It being July 4th, Independence Day, I thought it would be an appropriate day to enjoy a hot dog. Just ask Joey Chestnut! I'm not going to reduce my # of *s because we really enjoyed our food and beverages. But I do have to question what I had to drink. The board said it was an Ommegang Grande Tripel stout at 5.5 ABV ($9). That level of ABV would be reasonable for a stout, but the color of the brew was golden like a typical Tripel, and not dark like the typical Stout. The bartender gave us a sample, and it was full of flavor with my wife noticing the vanilla tones that were described by the bartender. I didn't initially identify any specific flavor other than delicious and different than I would have expected from a stout. I also would not take issue with the posted 5.5 ABV. HOWEVER, a quick reference to Ommegang online as I write this says that it is a Belgium Tripel and the ABV is 9. Yes, NINE ABV! I would definitely have noticed if I were drinking a 9 ABV on an empty stomach. I also would have noticed it driving the car after finishing a pint within one hour. For those familiar with Utah Phillips, "It was good though!" But on to the food. We ordered a shareable Tot-Chos ($12.99) consisting of tater tots, tomatoes, avocado, cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños, and chipotle aioli. These were very tasty and not too spicy, with crispy on the outside and soft on the inside tots. My wife ordered the Sooo Cali ($10.99) hot dog. The black angus beef hot dog is very tasty even before it is topped with wild arugula, tomato, avocado, crispy onion strings, and spicy basil aioli. The combined flavors work well together on the Kings Hawaiian rolls. My choice was to try the Hogfather ($10.99) - a pork bratwurst with bacon chipotle onion jam, chipotle aioli, and miso ranch. The bratwurst was delicious and again, the flavors worked well together. BTW, my wife had a Grimm Nothing But Citra ($8), an IPA that even I found acceptable. We really need to return here more frequently.