If you love books and coffee, this is your place!! Very warm and welcoming coffee shop. They also…read morecarry food from another local business ppang bakery. This is a great place to meet and catch up with friends or take your coffee to go and walk around the park down the street.

My boyfriend and I came in earlier today and everything from the service to the drinks was amazing…read more Our server (whose name I didn't catch, my apologies) was so kind and sweet. She even gave us good input for what to order since it was our first time in there and she had so much patience as well. I ordered a vanilla matcha and matcha isn't something I enjoyed my first time trying it however, it was just the perfect amount of sweetness and didn't taste too grassy like other places. My boyfriend ordered a mocha iced coffee and cinnamon bun, usually he gets cream and sugar as well however she kindly informed us that the syrups itself was sweet enough and he didn't need it to which she was absolutely right. The cinnamon bun was delicious as well :))) This place was so cozy and cute, definitely would recommend if you're looking for a small place to enjoy good coffee and pastries. I don't know what it was but the coffee here was just perfect! I'm glad I found this place and I surely will be returning next time I'm in the area. They had lots of good books and vintage stuff as well. 5/5 most def!

Delightful staff, drinks, food, and merch! We really enjoyed our visit and hearing a bit about…read morelocal history when we asked.

What a cute spot! Easy to find and a lot of parking made this an easy choice. The options were…read morenumerous and all the pastries looked divine. I chose a cranberry muffin and vanilla latte-both were tasty. The breakfast sandwich was received fresh and piping hot and was also pretty great. I can't wait to return to try more drinks and food.

Their coffee is always good. Their bagels used to be bigger, though! Lately, they seem to have been…read moredownsized. A venue with unique decor in the heart of Ballston Spa. The prices are a bit high, but the service is friendly. I believe it's a local family-run business.

I didn't try any food but my cloud mocha was tasty, even sugar free. I was glad to be able to stop…read morein since they are usually closed when I'm in the area. Cute decor, ample seating, enough parking nearby to make the trip worth it. The kid helping me at the counter was also pretty sweet--very friendly. I also like that they offer around 5 sugar free flavors that are displayed at the counter. The selection of bagels looked decent as well. It was busy so I assume people love it!

There's limited pho options around here, but god damn this place is expensive. Two bowls of pho was…read more$40. The round eye steak pho comes with uncooked meat, which they should really clarify on the menu. The special pho that only comes in XL doesn't get you more noodles, the extra cost is to offset the extra meat. The meatballs weren't very good. The other meats were fine. It stinks they have such limited pho options. Usually places let you select which meats you want. They also don't have any online ordering available for to go meals. You have to call in for to go.

Why did I wait so long to try this spot? It's fantastic!…read moreAnd, the owners back story is amazing. She's lovely and really knows what she's doing. Food is the real deal; it felt like we were in her home dining room and the food was being made just for us. I loved the chicken dish that I chose and the pho was given a hearty two thumbs up. The hot chili is no joke...proceed with caution! (So good though!!) We will DEFINITELY be back!

Met a friend for coffee today- The space is big and bright and decorated for the holiday. I was…read morevery impressed with the staff and how well they kept the shop clean - They even cleaned the children's area after a family left - Disinfectanting the toys - Bathroom was well stocked - And very nicely decorated for the Halloween season- they even have a room that looks like it might be a haunted house. Lots of Halloween themed coffee drinks as well as a nice selection of baked goods - I even noticed some gluten free offerings. My Americano was tasty- not bitter as I sipped on it over my visit

Update: added two more pictures of their latest drinks. My wallet would be empty if I lived nearby…read more Don't be afraid if the line is long as the staff is wonderful and efficient! Staff will also help if you have any questions about the drinks and/or foods available. The place is super unique, cozy, and refreshing! I always stop by while I'm in town every couple of months.

I need one of these near me! Picture this....a Starbucks but the line actually moves, the coffee…read moretastes good and the bagels are made fresh. Stopped by for coffee and a quick breakfast sandwich on our way out of town. Parking lot was nearly full but it's shared w a smoothie place and other businesses. That being said, almost everyone was at UG and for good reason. The line was out the door when we got inside. I was discouraged and ready to angrily wait, but I was wrong! The line moved quickly and a staff were friendly for a busy morning. I had the summer blend hot and wife had an iced latte. The hot coffee was tasty. Low acidity, smooth and balanced. Only complaint was that it could have been just a click hotter for me. I don't necessarily want to burn my esophagus, but this was only lukewarm. The iced latte was delicious. We each had an egg sandwich on a bagel and they were terrific. Soft and chewy bagel with plenty of flavor. We took a couple cookies home from the case and Oh Em Geeeeee! Phenomenal! Now I regret not getting the bag of yesterday's bagels at the door. Even "day old" I bet these things are great!

Whenever I'm traveling for work, I'm always on the lookout for spots that have:…read more 1) Great coffee 2) Great savory breakfast bites So many coffee shops nail the first count but miss on the second (lots of pastry cases but not as much savory options). Uncommon Grounds nails it on both counts and is a great spot to get a little work done to boot. Stopped by this location when I was in the area for some coffee and breakfast. I'm usually in search of sugar free options as well as milk alternatives. Uncommon Grounds had a couple sugar free options (yay! caramel and vanilla) and a few different milk alternatives. I got a caramel latte made with almond milk and it was dreamy. For my breakfast, I got the Mediterranean breakfast sandwich on a salt bagel. It came with egg, spinach, avocado, tomato, and a bit of pesto. Delicious! The only tiny thing for me was the tomato made the sandwich kinda slippery and difficult to eat so the next time I ordered it (which was literally the next day), I got it with double the spinach and no tomato. The service was really lovely and the prices are reasonable. They're a popular spot and were pretty busy when I was in and even with that everyone was so kind and helpful. Get to it!

Phenomenal customer service. Creativity in their menu. Delicious coffee and bites to eat. Beautiful…read moreseating area. Not enough nice things to say.

Graham's is such a gem and it's probably good I don't live closer! The environment is so fun and…read morestaff 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.

A new coffee shop opened recently on Union St. in Schenectady. I stopped by this morning after…read morehearing a rave review from a neighbor, and it managed to exceed the expectations I had formed. Prices are average and not high for the quality. It is located in a community setting on a section of Union Street below Union College. I ordered a fall special beverage -- Pumpkin Spice Horchata Cold Brew $6.75 with Almond Milk It is a "Signature blend cold brew, ps, horchata, choice of milk, cold foam, dash of pumpkin spice (iced)" The weather is still warm enough to enjoy a cold brew! The sweets available looked great, so it was hard to select. I chose a Blueberry Scone for myself and a Danish for my husband. The scone was crumbly, buttery tasting, and full of blueberries. The Danish was flaky and so freshly made. Both delicious treats were packaged nicely for takeout. Service is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The owner was present and gracious. The menu will change with the seasons. Nice tables. Creative decor. Easy to read menu was posted. Sweets are visible in a glass case. At 518 Coffee Bar, customers can enjoy a cozy atmosphere to catch up/visit over a handcrafted quality beverage.

I stopped in recently and was really looking forward to it. However, I won't be going back, no…read morepastries and it was 9:30 in the morning, cappuccino was subpar, and service was poor. I ordered, gave the person a $10 and they preceded to take the change ($5.00) and place it in the tip jar, I had already left a tip so I asked for the $5 back after telling her I already left a tip. The young woman literally rolled her eyes at me and walked away after giving it back. I'm looking for a happy place where staff are welcoming, not acting like it's the last place they want to be or thinking they deserve a $5 tip for having an attitude.

what a great place with a cool vibe. obviously great coffee choices but their sandwiches were very…read moreunique. fresh highly recommend this has a lunch spot. if weather permits sitting outside is great. staff is very friendly when ordering.

This is one of my favorite breakfast places. The food is delicious and simple. It's affordable…read more The coffee is hot and keeps on coming. Our server was wonderful and personable. The restaurant is showing wear and tear that is evident in the booth seats, the chipped flooring and the older bathrooms, but it adds to the charm. It is still incredibly clean.

One of my favorite spots to buy tea! The selections are endless and delicious. The owner is…read morewonderful she all's you through each of the selections you are interested and makes wonderful recommendations. I love the back stories on how she decided to start the business and the process for creating each tea. She also has lovely items you can buy to gift- tea cups all types, tea pots, infusers, spoons, bags, napkins etc. You can also order online. Her Nite Cap tea is my favorite! If you are a fan of loose leaf tea you should definitely check them out!

This is a really nice tea shop in a small commercial area in Clifton Park. My wife (who is the real…read moretea expert in the family) and I stopped in as part of a Yelp event but left with more than we bargained for! I don't claim to be a tea expert... it is more of a novel-tea for me... but I enjoyed coming here and talking with their knowledgeable staff. Their certainly have a passion for their tea! There are lots of teas in the store... at least several dozen blends behind the counter and more in other areas... and they will make whatever you want if you provide a recipe. I lean towards fruitier or spicier teas and found a couple that were interesting enough to purchase and bring home. Because more of their teas are served loose, it isn't as simple as dunking a pouch with a string in a mug of hot water. But fear not, they have lots of various tea brewing accessories along the walls of their small shop area as well as some other interesting curiosities.