OMG! Best vegan burgers imaginable! Everyone should try this place, it is amazing even if you're a…read moreconniver

Vegan Kahuna Burgers were decent for a Vegan Restaurant with Oat Milk Shake. Service was great…read moreexplaining menu Atmosphere was weird had steps to main dining room not good for handicap felt like someone through a bunch of junk furniture together from a garage sale.. took a star and ff because the barrooms weren't in the restaurant you had to walk through a maze to find them down hallways into an office building and punch in a code in the door and metered parking was expensive. We are not vegan probably won't go back

Service was amazing!!!! I had a burger and as anyone getting a burger is always on the scary side …read more I will say it was one of the best burgers I have had. Unfortunately we aren't from the area but when we drive through again it's definitely the place we will stop to eat .

Any time we visit our daughter at her nearby college is a great time, Illusive made it even…read moregreater! We ran an errand nearby and I found Illusive on Yelp. We approached just as they were opening for the day on a Saturday. (Slightly after noon) Not seeing many cars in the neighborhood and having the gps seem to "arrive" outside of an empty lot was an inauspicious start but when we pulled fully into the lot, we saw that they had put some work into the place and it had a nice modern look. Didn't get to take advantage of the nice outdoor seating area because the weather was rainy. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated at a comfortable table. Our timing was impeccable because the place was full within the next half hour. Our waitress deserves her own paragraph! She knew the menu inside and out and had tremendous pride in the food served and the awards they've won! Illusive is a "foodie" restaurant, every dish is elevated yet remains unfussy. For appetizers, we shared the street corn dip and tater tot poutine. The street corn dip was creamy and zesty. The tater tot poutine was revelatory, the cheese was melted perfectly, the gravy wasn't some jarred nonsense, and the tots themselves were crispy. I enjoyed the different textures of it, some more cheesy and some more gravy. My wife enjoyed a chicken Caesar salad and my daughter enjoyed a grilled chicken pesto sandwich. Her sandwich was a nice enough portion that she finished it leftover for dinner! I enjoyed the buffalo lemon pepper wings, the sauce was a nice blend of heat and zesty flavor. I appreciated the amount of wings they served, some restaurants are going for "shrinkflation" but Illusive provides a full portion! We received quality and personable service throughout a delicious meal, we will gladly return!

The food is so good definitely try the Mac and cheese and their burgers! It's amazing staff tooread more

Druthers is a reliable brewery/pub/restaurant. They can accommodate anything from small parties to…read morelarge work gatherings. They have warehouse, dark wood decor. I am not normally a beer drinker but will drink one when I'm at a brewery. The oatmeal stout was delicious with notes of chocolate. I ordered the chicken pot pie. It was a deconstructed version with no crust served in a cast iron skillet. More like a thick soup with bread crumbs on top. The flavor was very good. The Mac and Cheese is rich, flavorful and delicious also in a skillet. Others had tacos, salad and Gobbler sandwiches. All were praised as being filling and tasty. I'm eying the Gobbler for next time. Regular beer drinkers can comment more on the different types that they have.

Real chicken, real beef. A juicy burger. A flaky crusty tender. Sauces were tasty…read more They have a VHS/tv playing fun movies, and throwback 80s classic music. The generous seating references bowling alley chic. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff anticipate questions and needs. Our order was taken promptly and food followed nearly as soon as it was cooked so it arrived piping hot. Delightful. Downside: no restroom so you're in a situation of handheld food and no ability to wash your hands before you eat. Come with clean food grippers!

Like if McDonalds had an older brother! Not terrible but also not like omg I need that. The burger…read moreis decent, especially after a night of drinking. The fries are pretty good. Did not enjoy the sauce

Great location just outside of the Amtrak station, whether it be for a quick snack, drink, or…read moredarts. If passing by on the lakeshore limited you will have an hour break and I highly recommend walking across the parking lot and saying hi to June. Fun and relaxed atompshere makes a great break in the middle of your journey. Don't forget some dog treats for the very sweet JJ. Skittish but loves a scratch when in the mood.

Fun bar that was converted from a Firehouse. Friendly bartenders and a good selection of beers on…read moretap and in the bottle. Great place to wait for a train! Did not try the food, but the couple next to me seemed to like their burgers. Will certainly stop here next time I'm in Albany.

Son of Egg is a Korean-American fusion spot serving affordable, flavorful comfort food in a casual…read moresetting. Conveniently located near the Amtrak station, it's an easy stop for travelers or anyone looking for a quick but satisfying meal. The menu blends Korean flavors with American classics. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which came with crunchy chicken katsu, tangy katsu sauce, and fresh shredded cabbage. I also tried the seaweed soup, and both dishes were excellent. Pairing your meal with one of their Korean beers is definitely worth it. The restaurant itself is small, casual, and family-owned, which gives it a welcoming and authentic neighborhood feel.

All right: I wrote a very long, detailed review and Yelp told me I need to keep it to 5000…read morecharacters so I took out some parts that added to the review but were not necessary in the strictest sense and the review was still too long for Yelp's liking, so I just deleted the whole damn thing and will say instead that Son of Egg is just not my thing. I found the atmosphere a little hard-edged and the food nothing to write home about and the portion size small... and I'm just not crazy about Korean food to begin with, despite my love of many other (and many other Asian) cuisines. I got hungry while writing (and deleting) my very long review and am going to head to Thai Orchid to sate my hunger. I *know* I like *that* place.

The burgers here are fantastic; great flavor, cooked perfectly, and honestly one of the better…read moresmash burgers I've had in the area. I'm gluten-free, so I choose not to have the potato bun, which is a bummer because it looked amazing. My only gripe is the upcharge for a gluten-free bun. I completely understand paying a bit more for specialty products, but a $3 add-on felt a little steep. It actually kept me from ordering my own burger this time, so I just snagged a bite of my partner's (which was excellent). **I have had the gluten free option before and it was good, but udi's isn't my favorite (doesn't have very clean ingredients). Great tasting burger overall, but I just wish the gluten-free option felt a little more reasonable (or perhaps had a higher quality GF option for the higher price tag).

Really good food! Sometimes you just want fast food that's full of flavor! I always regret eating…read morefast food from a chain because of all the questionable additives and I usually don't feel great afterwards. Everything I've tried so far is really good and crave worthy. I'm already thinking about the next time I get a smash burger or chicken sandwich from here. It's not inexpensive but you are paying for real food that is local and ethically sourced. That is priceless in my opinion. I wish I lived a little closer!

The great reviews for Chez Mike caught my interest. The first thing I noticed when I walked through…read morethe door is that the staff is very friendly. The decor is attractive though the lighting is a bit dark for my taste. There is an extensive menu. I couldn't decide. I asked the very helpful server for suggestions. She said the Seafood Chowder, which is offered as an entree, is so good that it never comes off the menu. Well, that was all I needed to hear. I make my own chowder, Cioppino and bouillabaisse. I always make red soup for health reasons, never white, which is generally richer because of the cream. I wondered if charging $37 for a big bowl of chowder was pricey but when it arrived it was delicious. To me, it was wonderfully decadent. The were several freshly cooked clams, shrimp, scallops and a fairly large and tender portion of white fish. Of course, as usual, I only managed to eat half. So there was enough left over for another meal. I was so full. Part of the reason is that Chez Mike serves the most awesome warm crusty bread and herb butter. The bread was perfect for dipping into the chowder but I had to resist the urge to eat more than two slices of bread since I'm diabetic. It was a weekday. The restaurant started filling up by 6:30pm. According to the server, many customers were walk-ins. Based on the familiarity with the hostess, it seemed that many were repeat customers. Chez Mike is located in the East Greenbush Hannaford Shopping Plaza on Columbia Turnpike. There are Italian, French and Mediterranean dishes. It seems the food is often described as just "American." Also, Chez Mike is accommodating to those with disabilities. A couple of guests used walkers and one arrived with a wheelchair. All seemed to be enjoying themselves.

They are both boys and they are both corgis and their names are sully and Gino. They are good boys.read more

I stayed one night at the Renaissance because I was overnighting in Albany and it looked close to…read moreCity Beer Hall which looked good on Yelp. Well that's a confusing sentence. I walked the half block from my hotel room and saw the lighted sign on the building drawing be to City Beer Hall. The bar is old school wood, long tables, and people generally having a good time. I was alone so chose the bar for sitting because that is more convenient for me and the wait staff. The beer menu was long with a few regionals new to me. Too many sours though for my taste, but those are popular now. I am not going to talk about the beers available because those will surely change by the time you read this. I ordered a beer and checked out the food menu. There were some good looking items on the menu, I really wanted a good pizza after my earlier airport pizza debacle, but a whole pizza was too much for one guy. I discussed the food choices with my friendly bartender and settled on the chicken nuggets and a side of fries. The nuggets are hard breaded from thighs and pretty good. The fries were crispy, well seasoned, and overly abundant. Overall the meal was great! It was Thursday night and they had a trivia-like game that was related to Family Feud so I played that. Might have stayed a little later than I should have but the beer was good. I was looking at the beer refrigerator and saw Fiddlehead IPA and asked my bartender about it. He was not really keen on it but that is the best beer they had there, but that is one really good beer. Later I notice that was the beer they were giving you if you ordered the $8 beer and a shot, which is an excellent value! There was some kind of drama this night. There was a lady who first tried to order Jager Bombs for her table and the bartender told her sorry we don't do those so she ordered Tito's shots instead. Well this ended about how you would expect with her losing a credit card and blaming everyone in sight for her problems. The bartender and manager were S-tier professionals managing her and keeping the food and beer flowing to the rest of us. Guys, thank you for your service! If you are in downtown Albany and you are hungry or thirsty hit up the City Beer Hall.

I was staying at the Renaissance down the street for a conference at the Albany Capital Center. I…read moreneeded a quick dinner before I went to do more work in my room. The City Beer Hall fits the bill. Located on Howard Street, the City Beer Hall has the local hangout vibe for professionals in town like me and locals wanting a beer and a pizza and fun times. The building at one point housed the city's old telephone company, and now is a cool pizza bar joint with a speakeasy that wasn't open when I went. The large room that houses the bar and long communal tables with high ceilings and large windows is like a Biergarten that is works great for happy hours and evening hangouts. Pizza wise, I was pleased with their Hot Honey Pizza that balances sweet, savory, and spicy flavors between its delicious crust, pepperoni, creamy ricotta, tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, and a lovely drizzle of hot honey. I enjoyed the pizza with a Ommegang Blueberry Falls that was a "Blueberry Kolsch" whose crisp and slightly sweet flavors balanced well against the spicy and savory I was noshing. The only downside was I found the service behind the bar to be a bit slow and distracting from conversations with other customers. I felt I was forgotten until I finally flagged for the check. But overall, the City Beer Hall was a solid experience highlighted by their hot honey pizza.