I've never been here, inviting with lovely decorations. Welcomed by a kind, professional,…read moreknowledgeable individual. I ordered the peanut butter banana shake. Plenty of parking. Grateful for this $8 opportunity, tipped for service. Many options to pay. Nice alternative to cooking my own breakfast when I'm out for a chore or errand.

I got a cup of drip coffee that was delicious to the last drop. (Ot h er coffeehouses fill the…read morebottom of my cup with grounds, they didnt)didn't. My co.panions had hot chocolate th topped with whipped cream. We all chose the French Toast Sticks, which cNe stacked in a hashtag pattern 3 layers high and ample amounts of whipped cream and Maple syrup for dipping. After the meal we selected a board game to play The staff is skilled and friendly, the game selection has something for everyone.

It's been six years since we were here last, and nearly everything I previously wrote is still…read morecorrect. At times it can be busy, but they do accept reservations. They seem to have expanded into the room next door and there was a book club meeting for Pride and Prejudice. It was a bit loud at times but we managed to get through. They helpfully tag games on the binding based on skill level, player count, and estimated time. It was $20 for the two of us and we were only there an hour, so it wasn't cheap. That being said, if you don't have a game library OR you just want to try new games before buying this might be a fun option.

Super friendly owner. I called them directly for my order for a Stromboli (buffalo chicken). I was…read moregiven a time of 30 mins. They're near my job, and I left early to drive over. I walked in and was greeted warmly, and advised 10 more mins which was great because I was very early. Let me tell you, the Stromboli was huge, the baked dough was incredible. The dough had a nice caramelized and crunchy outside, and it was so soft and perfectly baked on the inside. The only thing I wish was that they did not use breaded chicken for the buffalo chicken. But that's my personal preference. It came with a side dipping sauce. I had requested hot. The sauce did not come across as hot for me. It had a nice tangy yet sweet flavor. The inside of the place is a typical takeout, small dine in area pizzeria. Nothing grand about it. The kitchen area looked very clean and that's the only thing I look for when I stop at a takeout pizza spot. Check out was fast. They do accept cards, and their register is also the card processor. I hope they clean up the outside of the building because the sitting area outside is rather lame. There's a broken picnic table, and a lot of debris around the side entrance. One of the employees was standing by the side door, smoking a cigarette while on his cell phone when I arrived also. Other than the unkempt outside area, I would definitely recommend this place. I will be going back and trying more of their very extensive menu.

First time ordering since the new owners. On line ordering…read morewent smoothly, ready for pick up when promised, piping hot. Pizza and mozz sticks were good, just the right about of greasy, hit the spot.

I wanted to bring something special to mark the first occasion a group of my friends hosted a get…read moretogether after the last year of lockdown and so I looked into Piping Dreams. Piping Dreams is a custom cake bakery run out of a home in Averill Park. I contacted the owner a few weeks ahead of time, explained the theme of the party, gave her the concept, sent some pictures, and set a date for pickup. Payment was by Venmo and while a bit pricey, well worth the product. The cake was ready when promised, and had all the elements I asked for. It was a big hit at the party and people didn't want to cut into it for several hours. If you are looking for a way to support local business and bring something cool and unique to a special event, check out Piping Dreams Bakery.

I stopped by Smoothie King in East Greenbush for a smoothie break recently, located in the old TCBY…read morespace in a small strip plaza in front of Target. They offer a good variety of healthy smoothies including fruit blends, vegan, energy and immune boosts and acai bowls. I ordered a small Gladiator Cold Brew smoothie ($6.99 plus tax) which was made to order quickly and had a blend of protein, bananas, cold brew, ice, and milk, blended together. This smoothie was cold, sweet and had the coffee flavor I needed on a hot and humid day outside. They also do mobile orders with the pickup counter in the front. The smoothies and bowls are made ahead of time for those orders and kept cool in a glass cooler until the customer or delivery driver comes in to pickup.

fast service efficient friendly and food tasted great. clean inside nice vibe. mobile order was…read moreready right on time didn't have to wait very long at all. will be coming back again.

Brunch in Albany was a new experience for me. I decided to try this spot out and was pleasantly…read moresurprised. The atmosphere is very modern, with all the bells and whistles. The color scheme is amazing, and the service is second to none. They move efficiently throughout the restaurant; they don't have just one person assigned to each table but use a group approach, and you can order at the table with the app, which is cool. Bartender Benny was great! The food, I'll say, was fair. I do believe the prices don't fully reflect the quality, but the overall feel is great. The champagne machine is a great touch, so that was unique. This is a very upscale brunch, but it's worth the hype for the decor. Parking is not the easiest, but it's worth it.

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.

A nice local owned business in downtown Albany, a little hard to find but a nice spot to grab…read moresomething sweet. I'll say it's not cheap, but it's the city and I'm used to suburban prices. The baker's wife tends the goods with the daughter in tow, and you can pick from cakes or puddings or... So one star deducted mostly for prices - nothing is listed and so it's easy to pay more than you bargained for. My pudding was $8 instead of the $5-6 I expected. I'll allow that tip can be part of that total. I also came late so maybe if I lived here and was able to see the full selection earlier in the day, I could try more foods and maybe restore that star. New place so the baker is trying different things. Keep the biscoff cup! Love this variation on the traditional banana (also in the case). I hope Fat Boys survives the growing phase and develops into a downtown fixture on beautiful Steuben Street. Albany may be turning into a place to be and this is the place for dessert when you're here.

We stumbled on this place after walking around the river area. It appears to be in "soft launch"…read moremode with coffee not available yet. We tried the banana pudding, it was a bit too sweet for my taste and wasn't as fresh as I was hoping. We also tried the strawberry cupcake, which had a very sweet frosting. Overall a cute local business that is just starting out.

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.

I love this local restaurant! The baked goods are delicious and their tacos are sooooo tasty,…read morefilling and reasonably priced. The employees are really nice and service is quick and attentive. It's a cute small store, there are a few spots for eating but it's more of a bakery vibe than a restaurant. I can't wait to go back and try out more of their menu!