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    Hal's Office

    4.3 (184 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    HAL'S OFFICE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Oat latte
    Brittany D.

    I've been here many a time and I must say Hal's never disappoints. Today was no exception. I had an hour to read before my husband picked me up. I plopped myself at a table by the window- the natural light was inviting today. I held my hot latte in a navy blue ceramic cup with saucer and placed it on the small wooden table with my book closeby. Mmmm the taste of the cinnamon as it hit my lips was what I needed to settle into one of my fav leisurely activities. It was the perfect winter afternoon. A bit chilly out but I was warmed by the sun shining through the windows and the latte in my tummy.

    Keita S.

    An stylish coffee shop in Albany. The coffee was decent, and the staff were friendly. It seems to be a popular local spot.

    Vanilla Latte
    Trina W.

    What a cute coffee shop located in downtown Albany. Husband and I were in the area to try out some hand rolls and decided to go for a walk. The staff here are super friendly. I remember there being counter seats facing the street inside and did not go further in to see if there are other tables in the back. It is a pretty small location so be aware of that. There are plenty of seats outside. We got a drip coffee and a Lavender Latte. I can't speak for the drip coffee because I'm not into black coffee at all and didn't try it. The Lavender Latter was delicious and just what I needed during our cold walk.

    Latte
    Loreto D.

    I mean, not sure if this is all in my head because of the intermittent fasting I've been on, but I am enjoying their latte more than I use to. It just tastes more creamy and milky and I love that! It's a cute place that has good pastries. There's indoor and outdoor seating and the service is solid!

    Cinnamon star anise latte
    Mia B.

    Hal's office is a cute, somewhat hidden spot on Solano, one that I seemed to have missed up until this point. Their cinnamon star anise latte was good, but somewhat watery with the oat milk they used, leaving me somewhat unsatisfied. However, the ambiance and the vibes of the place made up for it, along with their fluffy morning bun. I would come back here to try a basic latte or cappuccino to get a better sense of the coffee.

    Vanilla Latte and Mocha.
    Karen G.

    This place is always busy! We went there around 4p.m. on a sunny Friday afternoon and there were a lot of people inside and outside! Coffee's not strong, so may need to ask for a second shot next time. Customer service is always on point. Mocha is my go-to drink here.

    To-go 12-oz mocha
    KC L.

    Great outside seating is its strength on a sunny day. Sadly, mocha and chai lattes were weak and small ($6 for 12 oz) to our taste.

    New flowers and tables today!
    Patrick L.

    Always great service. Parking is mostly diagonal, but prepare to parallel if that's a thing Starter Bakery is moving in nearby. Baked treat selections are always excellent at Hal's.

    Wai L.

    My favorite coffee place in Albany. Great vibes and delicious coffee. Very bold the way we like it.

    Nadine Y.

    This coffee shop is just around the corner by my place and is usually my go to place if I just want to walk and grab coffee. They unfortunately don't offer a lot of seating inside, but they do have a couple seats outside. They do a good job making my coffee and the service here is great. They do offer pastries here too if you wanted to grab a small bite. I am always impressed by the employees here when they get that big customer rush and they handle everything so gracefully without being flustered. Definitely a place to try out if you are ever on solano ave!

    Mochas
    Jules C.

    Solid local coffee shop. Wish it was around when I grew up here! Can get really busy during the weekend so we only try to come during the weekdays. My son loves to watch the cars drive down Solano as my husband and I get to sip on our coffees. Will be back soon.

    Apertif
    Peg S.

    Solid, local neighborhood wine bar, with tiny seating indoors or outdoors in their parklet. Friendly service and good value for the snacks and drinks, unlike other places that will charge you an arm and leg for very little. The cheese and charcuterie board was plentiful with a nice flavor mix to satisfy the taste buds and the apertif was refreshing. Look forward to trying more of their wine offerings.

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