I had an amazing breakfast Sammy (BC Eagle ?j and lovely pastries including butter croissants,…read morechocolate muffins, and a thick coffee cake that was yummy.

At the recommendation of a friend I wound up at Perfect Blend in Delmar for brunch on a recent…read moreSaturday. My guess is that 11am was prime time for this bakery-cafe. The place was packed. Many people seemed to be standing around the front counter waiting for take out orders. Despite the lines, both customers and staff seemed very nice. People stepped aside to make room for one another and did so with a smile. I never thought we'd find a seat in this crowded place but there was turnover. After putting in our orders, we sat down. A short time later, the kitchen staff emerged carrying our orders and calling my name. The coffee is good. A little on the strong side. I also ordered a $9 BC Eagle breakfast sandwich. It consisted of 2 eggs on a roll with a sausage patty, cheddar cheese, hash browns and hot sauce. Both the coffee and the sandwich were piping hot and hit the spot. The eatery is clean and cheerful. There are wood block table tops and outlets in the metal table columns where you can charge your devices. The front dining area is decorated with music posters. Some for Phish though most were Dave Matthews Band posters. Adding to the eclectic look of the place were the crazy overhead light fixtures made from kitchen tools including cheese graters and a flour sifter. The display cases are filled with tantalizing baked goods. There appears to be more seating in the rear but with the lines I knew I'd never make it that far. I'm not sure why Perfect Blend doesn't have better ratings on Yelp. The crowds would be an indication that it's a popular place. My friend and I really enjoyed our meal. Parking was easy, too. I parked on the street and there appears to be some parking behind the business. It's a bustling neighborhood eatery that serves up good food without breaking the bank. I'd be happy to come back for another meal.

Cute yarn shop with a lot of variety for different types of yarn. They were hosting a class while I…read morewent in but the staff was super nice when they got a chance. I loved that they have example makes of items you can make with the yarn. I bought a couple of skeins of eco friendly recycled cotton / polyester yarn for my next price

I went here after attending the Rhinebeck NY Sheep and Wool festival. I wasn't sure if we were…read morewould get there before it closed, but was happy to see the friendly staff had extended the hours. The yarn shop was larger than I expected and I purchased a lot more yarn here, than at the crowded festival. I even bought some awesome fluffy pom-poms at a reasonable price. Loved it here, it was peaceful after the crowds at the festival. Great distillery across the street to entertain the rest of my group while I shopped in peace.

I had a great cappuccino made with whole milk. They do offer alternative as well. My son got the…read morechai. The employee said it was very ginger forward before ordering and my son decided to get it & didnt like it. He said it was too ginger forward, but the employee warned him. My son normally likes Chai but he said it was just to much ginger. They do offer small batch sandwiches made locally. They do not have any syrups here. Its all about the coffee. I did see some bakery items available. Very nice employees. There is a bar area to sit and tables. Plenty of parking

On the smaller side and very industrial feel to the space. Coffee is tasty and barista was friendly…read moreenough. Not a huge menu but enough if you're just looking for a tasty coffee.

First time coming here on our way back from Herkimer, New York…read more Jose was our server and he was amazing. We saw a sign on the door that if you danced your way to your table, you got something free... So we danced! We got a free taco and a free shot! We started off with the patron tree and ordered mango, peach, raspberry, and strawberry. We opted for on the rocks versus frozen. All of them were very good not overly sweet. For apps, we got chips and homemade salsa with the diablito queso (jalapeños) We ordered the Birria tacos, and the three taco combination with Carnitas and tacos al Pastor. There's a cute little photo station and a chill bar set up.

Have been twice or three times and had good meals and huge…read moredrinks. Service is shaky - hit or miss. Both visits, our server disappeared and left us waiting and needing things. On our second visit, we asked for napkins 3 times, and the server said sure and just never came back with them. Without any explanation our server was changed out mid meal with another, and she was much better. Immediately had our empty waters filled and asked if we were ready for another round of drinks. The contrast was adult identifiable. Food here is good and comes out fast and piping hot. Service needs some tuning and it wasn't slammed during both of my visits. They seem ti have plenty of servers and help on duty, but they all seem running around but not doing what is needed to tend to the tables/guests. I will go back and again, the food is good and value/price for portion and quality very reasonable.

I love the GC. The food is incredible, service amazing and ambiance so pleasant and Woodstocky!…read more Dishes are very well seasoned, regardless of the fact there is no meat. You should really give it a try, even if not vegan or vegetarian. An A++++.

The Garden Cafe is a favorite that we wish we could visit more often. It is an unparalleled spot…read morefor vegan comfort food. Their menu is extensive and impressive; they have some all-star dishes on their permanent menu as well as a rotating daily menu with a legendary lineup of seasonal items. I really appreciate that they have dishes that are hard to come by such as lentil loaf and lasagna, and these never disappoint. The lentil loaf is unique; it is a little brick of lentils (not your traditional sliceable mush of breadcrumbs and minced veggies). It's very well seasoned and the tomato sauce on top is not overly sweet. The mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy and (very) garlicky greens make it a great meal. The lasagna is one of my favorite dishes. It's pasta-free and just made from layers of sliced zucchini and other veggies sandwiched with their delicious crumbly housemade cashew cheese. The herby tomato sauce is super flavorful. The side salad and garlic bread that accompany it are great also; an ultra comforting meal. We enjoyed the macro meal, although honestly not as much as the other dishes. The pan-seared tofu was delicious, but the arame seaweed salad was super seaweedy and salty - a bit much for me. I'm also not sure why they didn't serve it in a bowl, which would have made the rice etc. easier to eat. It seemed to be missing something - perhaps avocado, or a hunk of sweet potato. A few items at the Garden Cafe are a little perplexing, compared to how perfect most of their food is. The tempeh is just ok. It's heavily marinated in a sweet and salty sauce and kind of strange. Also disappointing that it's just a big brand tempeh rather than one of the local tempeh brands available in the area. The housemade focaccia is also bizarre. The texture made me think it was gluten-free (but it's not). Is it whole wheat?? If that's the case, awesome, but they should mention that on the menu, so you aren't taken aback when you don't get pillowy airy bread and instead get something flat and gray that could be mistaken for a biscotti. We LOVE the Garden Cafe and wish more places like this existed serving organic classic meals. We wish they would open a location in New York City, but until then, we will be making the drive!

Not one, not two, but 3 separate credit card companies sent immediate fraud notifications after our…read morecards were swiped at this restaurant. I went here on Saturday, on Monday morning my credit union called letting me know they are increasing fraud protection on my account because I swiped my card at this restaurant. The owner was asking us to Zelle her money. We are still monitoring our cards to make sure everything is okay. We went to multiple restaurants in Albany during the course of the weekend and this didn't happen anywhere else. And the drinks are watered down. Don't come here.

Where are you celebrating life today? Viva Empanadas is a…read moregreat spot to do just that! The Albany location at 90 N.Pearl Street is visually stunning while the empanadas are a true fiesta for the taste buds. Popped in for a late lunch where we enjoyed the tropical lemonade and the empanada special. Shrimp D'verde, Spinach & cheese, and Colombianita for me Classic Cheese, Vegan-licious, and D'verde for my friend The gentleman at the table across from us ordered the rotisserie chicken which looked and smelled amazing - might have to go back to try it soon! They also have a weekend brunch menu served from 10-2 that looks epic.

Casual brewery serving comfort food and also with a cafe on site. One of those places with open…read moreseating and you order at the bar with the food brought to your table by table number. The Detroit style pizza was a pleasant surprise with enjoyable crust chew and crispiness. It also held up well with the toppings. Nachos were really just beer cheese with pico de gallo... Maybe consider adding chicken if you want something hearty. Beer was a well balanced mix of options. I got a sour and found it decent.

Unfortunately, we never got to experience this establishment. We entered with our service dog and…read moreattempted to inquire where we should order. I was cut off before I could finish my question and told the dog could not come in. I identified him again as a service dog and was cut off again and told he had to stay outside. All we wanted to know was where to order and then we planned to find a patio table. We did order and eat, but at another restaurant.

This is a cute cafe. Just searching thru yelp for a coffee shop after a hike in the nearby Thacher…read moreState Park. Just ordered regular coffee which is not bad. I ordered coffee cake. The cake was yummy but the top is way too much sweet for my taste, same or even bigger than the cake and too sweet. I would prefer just a crunch on top. But like I said my preference and could be liked by many so still 5 stars for me especially have variety of pastries to choose from and have lots of customers dining-in. They service is quick, the lady is nice too. Lots of parking since ist conveniently located near a grocery store.

I have been looking forward to coming here since they opened and I constantly see their beautiful…read morecreations online. I was a little disappointed when I went in and they had only 2 options for bagels at 8:30am. I was looking forward to the fun assortment they show online but was only able to get a plain or cinnamon raisin one. I opted for the cinnamon raisin and it was good. They did have a nice list of seasonal Girl Scout cookie inspired lattes listed out! I opted for an iced caramel macchiato though. The macchiato had about 3 inches of caramel at the bottom which was very sweet and hard to drink from the straw.. Maybe I was there on an off day.. I do look forward to coming back and trying some of the other menu options and hope to catch the infamous Cookie Monster bagel! Overall the place was very charming with a couple tables, the cafe was clean, the prices were average($10 for a bagel w/ Cream cheese and coffee) the staff was friendly & patient with me while I looked over the menu to make a decision.

I went into Stacks expecting to grab a coffee and keep moving, but I ended up slowing down for a…read morebit. I ordered the Honey Lavender and a bagel, and the drink was probably my favourite part. The lavender wasn't overpowering and it wasn't loaded with sugar either. I sat there finishing my coffee and realized I'd been there longer than I meant to. Nothing complicared, just a really nice stop in the middle of my day. I'll definitely be back when I'm nearby.

Best espresso I've had in Albany, and if you order for here, they'll plate it with sparkling water…read more Sweet! There's a big ordering and waiting area, so even when it's busy there's plenty of space. Local art on the walls, a variety of seating options downstairs, and one relatively clean restroom. Upstairs is the computer lounge, theoretically, except that the advertised WiFi doesn't work. There is no network with that name. Friendly baristas, some food options, although not a lot for vegetarians. Great location close to the park.

My reviews are usually the same for these types of corporate chains…read more This large location is located at the rest stop just as you walk in. There were plenty of employees here and the line moved very quickly. They have the perfect blend of employees, customer service and a great product... The team in this location was FANTASTIC.... While I think the entire Starbucks Team is exceptional, I think this group just blends together perfectly. It's extra tough when you have a line all day with no break and everyone trying to get out as fast as possible O.K., enough Kudos... Lets talk coffee. I really enjoy the Pike Blend, their original coffee blend. Rich smooth and no bitterness at all. If this this doesn't keep you coming back for more, I'm not sure what will. I am also a big fan of their breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal, bagels and muffins and breads. As usual, today was a pumpkin bread. Great tasting sandwich a a perfect breakfast with my coffee. KUDO's to the team here at Starbucks.

This location is welcoming & clean. Paetyn took my order immediately after noticing I was waiting,…read morehe was friendly, prompt & knew his merchandise well.