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The ambiance of this coffee shop was created beautifully! It's a great place to mingle with friends and family and even WFH. This coffee shop offers merchandise, such as handmade soap. Grocery items, such as milk, pastries and hand-crafted drinks. The menu is simple and easy to read. The seasonal menu is fun and enticing...and the iced horchata latte that I ordered was delicious! Jacob Alejandro do offer a small array of pastries, however when I paid them a visit after 2pm, most of the pastries were sold out, so I suggest visiting them when they first open for the day. As far as the service, there is room for opportunity. Upon visiting, there wasn't much enthusiasm in the associates and the attitudes projected didn't give friendly behavior. In addition, there was a line forming to order and none of the associates greeted or acknowledged those who were waiting in line.
The dark aesthetic is tasteful and gives a more upscale feel. They have decorated this place the right way to make you feel comfortable. The staff is friendly and patient. The show stopper was the unexpected drink my daughter ordered; the Toffee Coffee. Super smooth, iced, refreshing and surprisingly something I would go back for. I ended up with a crème brûlée latte, it was flat. Not bad, just not impressive and it was warm not hot. The drink I wanted was sold out so I need to come back and hopefully they will have the items to make it!
After going on a lovely walk through Albany's Washington Park on Easter Sunday, I noticed some activity across the street at Jacob Alejandro. I was so surprised. Could they really be open on Easter Sunday? It seemed too good to be true. A great cup of caffeine was just what I needed at that very moment. So my friend and I crossed Madison Avenue and peeked into the tinted windows. Not only were they open, but the place was bustling. The inside of Jacob Alejandro is elegant and beautifully decorated. Furniture, plants, music and wall art are arranged to set moods. It feels more like a club than a coffee house. The baristas are super friendly, helpful and patient. As I tried to make up my mind on what to order, they offered suggestions. I wound up with matcha. I think my friend had some kind of latte. I remember both beverages were delicious. They were made to be savored slowly. We took in our surroundings and it was very relaxing. We'll visit again. Thanks Jacob Alejandro for a nice experience.
Have been wanting to pop in here to check it out and ordered a hot latte with oat milk. It was delicious but a bit pricey at almost $8 not including tip. Service was fantastic, very friendly and answered all my questions. The vibe was cool and classy - a great place to hang out to study or meet up with friends. They are working on a natural wine bar in the back.
Great coffee and a beautiful ambiance. It was nice meeting my sister here for a latte and a scone. The vibes are so high end. Great place to catch up or even to come alone and get work done. The space is absolutely gorgeous and I love what they've done with the place. My cappuccino was great. I wish there was more than one vegan scone option but nevertheless I'm glad there was an option at all.
Really nice spot near Washington Park! Ambience is top notch. We were taking a walk after seeing the tulips and happened on this spot just as we were wishing for a beverage! I had their matcha latte and my love had their regular latte. Great drinks that allowed us to continue walking around a bit admiring the architecture in this area before before heading to a late lunch. Clean bathrooms and friendly staff. Don't miss the nice outdoor patio in the back with café tables and picnic benches and nice greenery.
I'm always and ever on the lookout for amazing coffee wherever I travel so when a friend suggested we meet here for a cup of coffee and a catch up and mentioned that it was one of their favorite coffee shops in the Albany area--I was more than a little excited to give it a try. I entered to find a cozy shop oozing charm offering a delightful menu of specialty coffees. I ordered the creme brulee latte, which was as decadent and delicious as it sounds, complete with rose bloom latte art. I sat inside but when my friend arrived, she mentioned they had a darling seating area out the back door. It was a lovely late summer afternoon, so we decided to sit out there. I'm so glad we did--it was lovely! This coffee shop offers a great spot for meeting up with a friend and would be an equally good spot for getting a little work done. Get to it!
Ambiance: I absolutely love the aesthetic of this coffee shop! It's so chic inside! Although the inside is small with a handful of small tables and one couch area tucked away into the back corner, there is a larger patio in the back which is absolutely beautiful in the summer! Service: The baristas are always kind and friendly! Drinks: I've gotten several lattes and they never miss! Their espresso is one of my favorites in the area! They have a small selection of bakery items but I have never tried any. Price: Definitely on the more expensive side, which is why I am giving 4 instead of five stars. A latte can range from $6-8, and although it's delicious, there is nothing unique about their flavors/drinks that I believe warrants this kind of price. Overall experience: Coffee is delicious, super instagramable inside. Prices are a little high!
Amazing coffee shop with delicious offerings. The views of Washington Park are lovely. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Can't wait until the patio reopens! And they are expanding with a bar area!
So happy they opened an Albany location! And in my experience, the line here is usually shorter than the Troy location, but the coffees are just as delightful! They have a small but diverse drink menu with changing seasonal options. They usually have a few cookies and pastries, but the selection is small, the cookies I have tried were all delicious. I've always taken my coffee to go, but I would love to enjoy a drink in the café at some point, it's super cute and cozy.
What a delightful experience! The coffee was amazing, the shop was lovely. So many intriguing flavors to try.
This is a really cute coffee shop with some really unique specialty coffees! The barista and cashier were so kind and super helpful in explaining their coffee and latte selection. It was so nice to hear how much they loved the drinks they were serving too and a lot of it is made in house! The cafe was super cute as well and I loved the outdoor area, both of which could be fun to do work at! The only thing is the lack of outlets so definitely make sure to be fully charged if you're planning on staying a while!
Albany is the 338th largest city in the US. Jacob Alejandro would be right at home in some of the largest cities! The vibe is impeccable, truly comfortable and well designed! The staff were professional, pleasant, and coffee/tea focused! My wife enjoyed a black tea chai latte and I loved the reserve pour over coffee experience! I order pour over pretty much every time it's available at a coffee shop. Jacob Alejandro's pour over service is pretty much ceremonial! They serve it on a tray. The tray has the "pitcher", a glass for service, and a glass of palate cleansing jade tea in the middle. (I did have to ask what the jade tea was) The palate cleanse was the perfect start. The Costa Rican coffee was heavenly, one of those drinking experiences where even my amateur palate was engaged. It was truly nice to sit for a while and enjoy a great cup of coffee at Jacob Alejandro! Yes, they would fit in a larger city but smaller cities deserve great coffee also! read more
7 months ago
Jacob Alejandro has great coffee and snacks. You can tell the owner put a lot of effort into this cafe. Love the dark green, old Irish pub kind of design. Baristas are very nice and knowledgeable. They have creativity in their menu. There is a horchata latte, surprisingly not bad at all. I still prefer their regular latte. I wish they sell pandebono instead of Brazilian cheese bread Pão de Queijo, just my personal preference read more
The ambiance of this coffee shop was created beautifully! It's a great place to mingle with friends and family and even WFH. This coffee shop offers merchandise, such as handmade soap. Grocery items, such as milk, pastries and hand-crafted drinks. The menu is simple and easy to read. The seasonal menu is fun and enticing...and the iced horchata latte that I ordered was delicious! Jacob Alejandro do offer a small array of pastries, however when I paid them a visit after 2pm, most of the pastries were sold out, so I suggest visiting them when they first open for the day. As far as the service, there is room for opportunity. Upon visiting, there wasn't much enthusiasm in the associates and the attitudes projected didn't give friendly behavior. In addition, there was a line forming to order and none of the associates greeted or acknowledged those who were waiting in line. read more
The dark aesthetic is tasteful and gives a more upscale feel. They have decorated this place the right way to make you feel comfortable. The staff is friendly and patient. The show stopper was the unexpected drink my daughter ordered; the Toffee Coffee. Super smooth, iced, refreshing and surprisingly something I would go back for. I ended up with a crème brûlée latte, it was flat. Not bad, just not impressive and it was warm not hot. The drink I wanted was sold out so I need to come back and hopefully they will have the items to make it! read more
7 months ago
After going on a lovely walk through Albany's Washington Park on Easter Sunday, I noticed some activity across the street at Jacob Alejandro. I was so surprised. Could they really be open on Easter Sunday? It seemed too good to be true. A great cup of caffeine was just what I needed at that very moment. So my friend and I crossed Madison Avenue and peeked into the tinted windows. Not only were they open, but the place was bustling. The inside of Jacob Alejandro is elegant and beautifully decorated. Furniture, plants, music and wall art are arranged to set moods. It feels more like a club than a coffee house. The baristas are super friendly, helpful and patient. As I tried to make up my mind on what to order, they offered suggestions. I wound up with matcha. I think my friend had some kind of latte. I remember both beverages were delicious. They were made to be savored slowly. We took in our surroundings and it was very relaxing. We'll visit again. Thanks Jacob Alejandro for a nice experience. read more
10 months ago
Have been wanting to pop in here to check it out and ordered a hot latte with oat milk. It was delicious but a bit pricey at almost $8 not including tip. Service was fantastic, very friendly and answered all my questions. The vibe was cool and classy - a great place to hang out to study or meet up with friends. They are working on a natural wine bar in the back. read more
Great coffee and a beautiful ambiance. It was nice meeting my sister here for a latte and a scone. The vibes are so high end. Great place to catch up or even to come alone and get work done. The space is absolutely gorgeous and I love what they've done with the place. My cappuccino was great. I wish there was more than one vegan scone option but nevertheless I'm glad there was an option at all. read more
Really nice spot near Washington Park! Ambience is top notch. We were taking a walk after seeing the tulips and happened on this spot just as we were wishing for a beverage! I had their matcha latte and my love had their regular latte. Great drinks that allowed us to continue walking around a bit admiring the architecture in this area before before heading to a late lunch. Clean bathrooms and friendly staff. Don't miss the nice outdoor patio in the back with café tables and picnic benches and nice greenery. read more
8 months ago
4 months ago
Beautiful setting to get some work done, nice coffee, also enjoyed the scone which was very fresh. read more
2 years ago
I'm always and ever on the lookout for amazing coffee wherever I travel so when a friend suggested we meet here for a cup of coffee and a catch up and mentioned that it was one of their favorite coffee shops in the Albany area--I was more than a little excited to give it a try. I entered to find a cozy shop oozing charm offering a delightful menu of specialty coffees. I ordered the creme brulee latte, which was as decadent and delicious as it sounds, complete with rose bloom latte art. I sat inside but when my friend arrived, she mentioned they had a darling seating area out the back door. It was a lovely late summer afternoon, so we decided to sit out there. I'm so glad we did--it was lovely! This coffee shop offers a great spot for meeting up with a friend and would be an equally good spot for getting a little work done. Get to it! read more
2 years ago
Ambiance: I absolutely love the aesthetic of this coffee shop! It's so chic inside! Although the inside is small with a handful of small tables and one couch area tucked away into the back corner, there is a larger patio in the back which is absolutely beautiful in the summer! Service: The baristas are always kind and friendly! Drinks: I've gotten several lattes and they never miss! Their espresso is one of my favorites in the area! They have a small selection of bakery items but I have never tried any. Price: Definitely on the more expensive side, which is why I am giving 4 instead of five stars. A latte can range from $6-8, and although it's delicious, there is nothing unique about their flavors/drinks that I believe warrants this kind of price. Overall experience: Coffee is delicious, super instagramable inside. Prices are a little high! read more
9 months ago
Amazing coffee shop with delicious offerings. The views of Washington Park are lovely. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Can't wait until the patio reopens! And they are expanding with a bar area! read more
So happy they opened an Albany location! And in my experience, the line here is usually shorter than the Troy location, but the coffees are just as delightful! They have a small but diverse drink menu with changing seasonal options. They usually have a few cookies and pastries, but the selection is small, the cookies I have tried were all delicious. I've always taken my coffee to go, but I would love to enjoy a drink in the café at some point, it's super cute and cozy. read more
11 months ago
What a delightful experience! The coffee was amazing, the shop was lovely. So many intriguing flavors to try. read more
2 years ago
This is a really cute coffee shop with some really unique specialty coffees! The barista and cashier were so kind and super helpful in explaining their coffee and latte selection. It was so nice to hear how much they loved the drinks they were serving too and a lot of it is made in house! The cafe was super cute as well and I loved the outdoor area, both of which could be fun to do work at! The only thing is the lack of outlets so definitely make sure to be fully charged if you're planning on staying a while! read more
2 years ago
The Strawberry Milk Cold Brew is one of the best coffees I've ever had. It's unique and doesn't taste like any other coffee in the area. Coffee was strong and the strawberry was not too sweet. The decor is also very relaxing and sophisticated. The green and gold creates a warm atmosphere that makes it easy to spend time catching up with a friend or to use as a workspace. read more
8 months ago
10 months ago
This place was so amazing! We needed a place to recover after walking around the area and park nearby. The ambience and decor was very relaxing, but the service, drinks, snacks were the highlights. Totally would be our usual spot if we didn't live in the DC area. Looking forward to returning! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Looking for a cool coffee shop? Your search ends here! The moment we walked in, the golden chains hanging from the ceiling immediately caught my eye. The pleasant aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the cafe which made it enjoyable to wait. The space also feels perfect for meeting up, having a conversation, studying, or relaxing. The cafe is thoughtfully designed with cozy seating options indoor and outdoor. I also noticed variety of unique pastries perfect for a light bite with your coffee. We ordered an iced latte with regular milk and a creme brûlée latte with oat milk and both were absolutely delicious. They were both flavorful, smooth and beautifully crafted. Overall, I highly recommend giving this spot a try if you're in the area! read more
Who needs Starbucks now that JA is in Albany?! Jacob Alejandro makes some of the best coffee in the region, the only downside was that I would normally have to drive to Troy to get my caffeine kick. But now it's right in Albany, with a nice backyard area for seating too. The quality is on par with their original location, of course. I hope they also bring some of their pastries to this location, when I visited there were some basic cookies but that might have been because I didn't stop by early enough. I got my drink to-go this time around, but next time maybe I'll schedule a coffee date with a friend or two to utilize the backyard! read more
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My toxic trait: I find it vaguely annoying when people don't already know about the existence of my favorite things. So when I saw that familiar pink neon "coffee shop" sign go up in the window here and went around shrieking at everyone I know that Jacob Alejandro (my favorite coffee shop in Troy) was opening a sister shop in the former 3Fish building (the inarguably best cafe space in Albany, DON'T ARGUE WITH ME!!!) I was deeply annoyed every time I just got a blank stare. This review is an attempt to explain my obsession the the general populace so everyone can stop annoying me. In brief: this is a small but lovely space very close to Washington park, with a prettily-decorated interior and a wonderful little oasis of a patio. The coffee and pastries are, in my opinion, the best you'll find in a local coffee shop (co-owner Jake was trained at the CIA (the culinary institute, not the other one), and it shows (in his ability to make pastries, not destabilize governments)). Latte art champ (and extremely nice person) Alejandro was manning the espresso machine both times I've stopped into Pequeño so far (yes, they've only been open for under a week, LEAVE ME ALONE). The menu here is a bit smaller than in the Troy location, but the Troy doesn't have That Patio, so I'd call it a draw. The hours are going to go from 6:30 to 4:00 once they've gotten their sea legs here, which means that I will theoretically be able to spend nine hours a day basking in the ambiance and consuming so much caffeine and sugar that I vibrate at the frequency of the heavenly spheres (NO I AM NOT ACCEPTING LOVING ADVICE ABOUT MY LIFESTYLE!!). Now stop questioning me and go try the strawberry milk cold brew: it's an absolute delight. read more
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