Graham's is such a gem and it's probably good I don't live closer! The environment is so fun and staff has consistently been very friendly and helpful each time I've been here. The homemade coffee syrups are really good and I also love that they have some on site to purchase to use in your coffee at home! They also always have really unique latte specials that are unlike anywhere else. They have excellent baked goods and I can't help getting one every time! It is small inside and can get busy but it is a very special place and it's easy to see why it is so loved. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Latte and the bar area in the background! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Stopped in here because I had some extra time before a business meeting. Super cute place. Love the vibes and ambiance in there. The staff was very pleasant and the service was great. I got a vanilla chai and a piece of carrot cake that was moist and delicious. My colleague got the upside down coffee and the crumb cake which he enjoyed. I will def make it a point to stop on when I'm back in the area. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Vanilla chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Always excellent drinks and service here. Ray has suggested new/unique flavors and it's perfect every time! A new favorite drink, hot or cold, every visit! read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

I always love to stop by local coffee shops when I'm visiting. This one looked ordinary from the outside but felt like a party on the inside. The music selection was awesome. I had the everything bagel with their vegan sun dried tomato cream cheese and their Matcha with lavender which were both amazing. My husband had a danish and butterscotch & caramel latte both amazing too. Great hidden gem. Go and check them out! read more

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What a cute little coffee shop! Located in what appears to have once been a house, Graham's Coffee Parlor is a quirky little coffee shop serving up some delicious espresso beverages. On my recent trip there, I ordered their pumpkin spice latte. I think it's made with actual pumpkin and it was completely dreamy. If you want a little slice of autumn in a cup--this beverage is a must. They have a cute seating area with a communal table as well as a few smaller tables. I sat at the communal table and got some work done while I was there. It's definitely good for meeting a friend or getting some work done. The workers are warm and welcoming and the service is top notch. Get to it! read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Pumpkin spice latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

I love this place! I go during the week during my lunch or when I need a comfortable place to send emails and do work on my computer. Everyone is super friendly. The interior is cozy. The flavors are unique. Support local!! Much better than the local coffee chains. read more

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I almost passed this place trying to get here because I never noticed it before. I'm so glad I found it because the staff was so friendly upon entering. It's a cute little cafe. It smells sooo good when you walk in, omg. The scent of fresh coffee and cinnamon smacks you in the face. I got an everything bagel which is from Bread Alone and the vegan chipotle cc. Delish. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Everything Bagel w/ Vegan Chipotle CC - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Super friendly service and cute spot. Not a ton of seating, but we found a spot! My latte was delicious, but I wish it had been a bit hotter. It cooled off very quickly. The cheddar and chive egg bite and cheese danish were so yummy! They also do decaf lattes which is so hard to find so I will definitely be back! read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Cheese danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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A fun funky coffee shop serving delicious coffee and treats. I'd love to actually sit down and enjoy the space more one of these days but it's always so busy! Not a bad problem to have. Be warned their large iced coffees are LARGE, mine in this picture lasted me two days. I do wish they had a few more syrup choices available. There's always 4-5, sometimes none of them are appealing to me. If they are homemade or if they get them from another small business then I can understand why the selection is limited. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Two large iced coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Good coffee and smoothies in a nicely designed space in a historic building.Definitely plan to return.

Best Coffee in Schenectady now with 2 locations one on upper state st near Mohawk commons and the new location in the Stockade Inn. read more

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I zip over to Graham's on my lunch break when I work from home. The online order feature is convenient and simple. I love hot hot burn your mouth drip coffee but sometimes the pistachio cold brew is perfect for summer . There is a large parking lot off of Albany Street and a comfortable sitting area inside decorated with modern art. Try local because this place always delivers. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Great staff great environment. The drinks are great and made to order I haven't had the baked goods but I'm sure they're great.

My granddaughter and I had a delightful experience at Grahams on State Street near Mohawk Commons in Schenectady. I like to support local. And small businesses. Ordering was fun because even though there is a large variety of drinks on the paper and wall menus, you can request variations. My Black Currant Decaf Ice Tea was refreshing! E. ordered an Iced Chai Tea. We chuckled that drinks are small, medium and large unlike pretentious Starbucks with its Venti etc. Selecting a sweet treat was a challenge because of the variety of freshly baked goods available. Need to return to try other beverages and baked items. We selected a table for two by the window. The interior was larger and just as charming and comfortable as expected. There is even an inviting couch available if interested. I had a Cheddar Scone and E. had a gluten free Brownie. Delicious! The scone was warmed and served to our table. As E. noted, it was on a colorful stoneware dish and not a paper one. And actual silverware is used here not plastic. We ordered two NY Style Crumb Cakes to go for her parents. They were packaged in a eco friendly cardboard box. Many customers came in for takeout, and several ordered and sat. Three women were behind the counter taking and preparing orders in a friendly, efficient manner. Questions were encouraged. Occasional customers of Starbucks, I wanted my granddaughter to experience a small well run successful business. It was impressive. Parking is adequate. Food and drink: 5 plus stars Service: 5 plus stars Ambiance: 5 stars read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - NY style crumb cake Yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Pleasantly surprised about how charming this cafe is. The customer service is on point. The barista raved about the almond drink so I decided to splurge and it was awful. I went back expecting to buy a second drink but the barista just made me a different one, on the house. They have exotic flavors (ginger coffee?!) and the cookie was tasty. More parking would be nice but overall it's a find. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

I love it here, great coffee and good vibes with unique flavors you can't get anywhere else

Are you tired of the big chain coffee shops? Well have I got a place for you!!!! Graham's Coffee Parlor is a small but mighty establishment. They are women owned and have some of the best offerings on the market. They have a wide variety of coffees, teas, and other beverages. Plus they make their own baked goods and other foods. The interior is inviting, bright, and clean. The staff were incredibly nice and very helpful. I ordered the Blue Dream while my son ordered an iced chai. As a snack I got a Chex treat and for my son a croissant. They also had a chili with sweet potatoes that seemed just too good not to order. Everything was delicious! The flavors in my Blue Dream were on point and quite refreshing. My chili was exquisite and really hit the spot on a rainy day. My kid loved his croissant and the Chex treat was delectable. I hope early cannot wait to go back! read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Blue Dream, Iced Chai, and a croissant. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Great spot! I wish we lived here to visit more. I ordered the Reese's Hot Chocolate and added 2 double shots of espresso - I asked the barista how many shots typically come in a 16oz latte and she mimmiced that. WOW. The most incredible hot chocolate/latte I have ever had! They use the Reese's brand PB too so it tastes extra perfect. Now I need to try and recreate this at home!!! read more

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Grahams is the only place in the capital district that I will go to for a chai latte! They make it in house and the spices are incredible and it's not too sweet. They also have vegan butter for their bagels which is very rare even though it seems like it should be a tiny thing that makes a huge difference. It's super cute inside and everyone is really kind. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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The staff was friendly and helpful! The Malibu iced cafe latte was delicious and perfect for a summer day. My husband and I enjoyed the atmosphere and the I'll be back. read more

For me, this is a "re-review". The first time I came here, I ordered a cortado (1:1ratio of espresso:steamed milk). I don't know what happened but it didn't taste quite right. I got what seemed like weak coffee and steamed milk. I should have said something but didn't; that's on me. After a long hiatus, I came back to try again. This time, the cortado was good. The espresso was not bitter and had a nice velvety texture. Maybe the upgrade to a La Marzocco espresso machine had something to do with it. Today, I went back after lunch to get a large iced coffee with cream. The barista was attentive and nice. She even asked about the amount of ice in the drink and if the color (coffee to cream ratio) was to my liking. I couldn't have asked for more. The iced coffee, however, was a bit too acidic, like it had been sitting around too long, getting stale. Personally, I still don't get this place. I'm sure I'll go back because the espresso drinks are okay. It just seems to me that the focus is more on how the space looks on Instagram rather than the making of quality coffee. read more

I can never find a good matcha and I recently tried grahams and it was awesome! The inside was so cute and the matcha was delicious. It was so big and satisfying! I wish I lived closer but will be back soon. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Large Matcha and almondmilk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

We were traveling through and stopped here for coffee. The cappuccino alone rates a 5. Delish! I was also super excited to see a hot cherry pepper and Gruyère scone but disappointed that there were only 2 tiny pepper bits in the whole scone. Those bites were yummy but... more pepper please. There were other menu options that looked pretty interesting/ non standard. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Hot cherry pepper Gruyère scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Homemade bagels & unique cream cheese flavors + amazing coffee = pure bliss. 10/10 Good vibes only please. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - We can brew it! Yes they can!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Such a cute coffee shop! I need to go here more. I went yesterday and it's just-lightness and happy in there. Great Arnold Palmer btw!

What an absolutely charming cafe and coffee shop. From the unique menu and fresh baked goods, to the friendly staff, themed days and delightful decor, Graham's should be on your must - stop list! read more

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Super cute coffee shop with lots of options and kind staff. My iced pistachio latte was delicious. The woman taking my order asked if I was allergic to almond, because they weren't sure if the oat milk had somehow been mislabeled/switched out by the manufacturer. Weird! Thankfully I could drink it either way, and it was yummy. Their roaster is from Charlotte, NC. My scone was pretty good (loved the flavor combo of cherry/red pepper/Gruyère) but my dad said his crumb cake was hard. Definitely worth a visit when in town. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Lemonade and iced pistachio latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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Stopped in for a Sunday afternoon pick-me-up with my family. Great selection of snacks (ex: Nutella scone, cheesy pepper scone, banana bread) and a wide variety of espresso drinks with homemade syrups. The shop is super cute and the staff was very friendly! read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Nutella scone and iced americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

WHEN: Sunday @ 3pm Not busy at all. We took our time looking through summer drinks special menu. Barista was friendly and accommodating to our requests. WHAT WE ORDERED S Ice coffee w oat milk S Watermelon lemonade aid Unsure the prices of each drinks were, I didn't see it on the menu. The total came out to be $14.50!!!! Since inflation, the prices of grahams drinks spikes 25%. I don't remember coffee and lemonade to be over $6 before. Wow this was an EXPENSIVE afternoon drinks foshu. I don't think I'll be returning anytime soon. read more

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Great little coffee spot. The staff are very friendly and the service is spot on. One of the better places to get espresso-based drinks in the Capital region. read more

Oh my! This is going to be one of my new favorite places. The Goody Bowl I ordered was a hefty size and chock full of Greek yogurt, coconut, chia seeds, strawberries and raw cashews. I couldn't finish it. It was absolutely fabulous. I also ordered the Ginger Bee latte. Next time, I need to either get a larger size or a second one because I drank half of it on the ride home in the car. I can't wait to try the scones I bought. Both savory and sweet! Healthy ingredients, the owner is just a pleasure to chat with and the packaging of my order was exceptional! You are missing out if you don't stop here for a taste . If I could give her ten stars I would! Now, let me go back and finish my latte! Yum!! read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Goody bowl and a Ginger Bee latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

We are from out of town and saw Graham's Coffee Parlor and we were so pleased this came up in our Yelp search. The staff were kind, very attentive in our answering our coffee questions and the ambiance made me want to stay with a book. There egg bites were the best my husband has had. read more

I live under 2 miles from Graham's but it took me a few years to try it, I wish I had sooner. Went in today for the first time and it was a great experience from start to finish. Such a cute little gem! A little on the small size so imagine it could be hard to find seating- we went a little before 8am and most spots were taken (one table open) but we were leaving with it, anyway. Would like to sit next time and enjoy the atmosphere! I got a hot pistachio latte and it was, hands down, the beat pistachio drink I've ever had. It actually tasted like pistachios, very strongly. Which I love! It was not too sweet, you could taste the coffee behind it. The baristas were super kind and welcoming. Will definitely make this a weekly spot and highly recommend. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Pistachio latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

This is my favorite coffee shop in the 518! The staff is so friendly, their pastries are always spot on, and their unique flavors of coffee are my FAVORITE in the world! read more

First Cold PISTACHIO LATTE! Believe the hype, life changing! You can tell the thought & quality in every detail of the drinks, food, decor of this cafe. Love how the owner completely changed what this building at an awkward intersection & strip of Central Ave./State St. could do. Unfortunately have to comment with 2 stars for service. Have been there a few times, even bringing an out-of-town barista friend over specifically for the drinks. (pick-up only during early covid) I don't know what it is, but feel a lot of impatience, pretension from the staff. It's a little awkward/ on the spot entering & you're greeted with the ordering counter up front. That's fine- efficient. But it's a lot of options to go through & a bit overwhelming among the amazing selection of pastries, drinks & food. I tried to brush it off as the different employees were tired of having an off day. But recently visited a 3rd time (studying their website & Instagram so I was prepared) & similar attitude / impatience. (I was prepared with my drink order too! She stopped me mid-ordering to ask for size, milk, when I was just about to give it to her. More impatience waiting for me to check out the pastries of the day) I really didn't want to comment about this, but it was the 3rd visit (pre- aka normal, during covid & now). Coffee/Cafes shouldn't be stressful / pretentious. read more

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I don't live in the Albany area, but when I'm through on business, I always stop for the best latte I've ever had!

Super friendly staff and I wasn't sure what to order and they were helpful asking questions and recommending a coffee and I loved it! Definitely coming back! read more

On a whim, I stopped by here to get their advertised pistachio cold brew. The parking lot is behind the store, off the main road. Friendly staff quickly prepare your drink and serve it to you. The pistachio cold brew is delicious and I highly recommend it! read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Pistachio cold brew (1/2 strength syrup) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

My local favorite coffee shop. The coffee is not bitter on its on which is great imo for black coffee drinkers. The pasties are out of this world, and the baristas are always friendly and welcoming. My pick if your a coffee drinker is the pistachio coffee iced with cream/ milk added to your liking. Btw they also have bagels with homemade cream cheese and new rotating menu items time to time. read more

What a hip and welcoming coffee shop. I really enjoy coming here. Another local coffee shop that this area sorely needs. I moved to be closer to here (actually I moved and this happens to be closer to my new place, which is fantastic). The owner is a master when it comes to drink concoction. I really crave the Ginger Bee Latte and House Chai Latte sometimes. Some places make chai too sweet, but the balance of flavor in Graham's house chai is perfect. I've tried other drinks, like smoothies and matcha latte (all very good). But I enjoy the Ginger Bee and Chai so much that I usually end up with one of those. There are scrumptious seasonal drinks that should return at some point (looking at you cardamom latte). Also, not above ordering more than one drink for myself at the same time. On my list to try is the shrub pop, when it gets warmer. There are pastries/baked goods, yogurt, acai bowls, and oatmeal. I've been hoping they'd have capacity to add more savory and breakfast options; recently it looks like my wish has come true. From Friday-Sunday they're now offering sandwiches and scone-wiches. The place has some seating, but could use a little more seats (maybe a seat or two in lieu of the instagram booth area). I've called ahead for drink pickup on the way to work in the AM and it's been ready within 5 minutes. Recently downloaded the Cloosiv app (app to order ahead from local coffee shops) and it's super easy to use. Great way to support local business, especially during this covid time. Definitely make a stop here; it may be your new favorite coffee place. read more

Graham’s Coffee Parlor - Some nice seating space by front counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Schenectady, New York

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