Wow! Such a cute little spot. So happy I stopped in here…read more I arrived around 11 am on a Saturday morning. It was packed but it was just me and there was a spot open at the bar so I sat down! I was quickly greeted by a friendly waitress and after looking at the menu I decided to order the country fried steak with an extra side of bacon. It was all amazing! The country fried steak was full of flavor, the biscuit was yummy and fluffy and the bacon was perfect! To top it all off was fairly priced. Not cheap but not bad, especially for how much food you get! I would definitely recommend this place and will be back!

Great breakfast. Big dining room with lots of tables and a counter. Food is fresh and hot. It does…read morehave odd hours. Review: 5

Food was delicious, the serving sizes were much larger than I expected for the price. Definitely a…read morebetter deal than it seems based on the menu. The wait staff were lovely and helpful. The building is beautiful with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating

Everything here has a cooked at home feel and the staff is phenomenal. I go regularly and enjoy the…read morehouse and patio :)

I enjoyed my delicious chicken and rice bowl that came with salad, chickpeas and corn along with…read moretheir homemade mezze sauce - yummy! With modern furniture, a great soundtrack playing & lots of (artificial) plants hanging from the ceiling the space has a really cool vibe. Owners/cook were really friendly and helpful; place was clean and food was good. This cafe is located in the Main building on the Maria College campus with ample parking in the back (off New Scotland). Check the website for online ordering and delivery options as well as hours (they were closed in the summer).

Nice atmosphere with hanging plants and plenty of sit down -eat in options. I ordered a specialty…read morelatte that was delish. Because it's on the campus of Maria College, you have to go and park behind the main building. They could use some more signage to let people know that's where the café is. I plan on going back.

Totally blown away by this restaurant. The service was casual but attentive, the staff dressed…read morecasually and the vibe very laid back but everything was on point. The menu is varied and offers something for everyone. I absolutely loved our first meal here and it was just appetizers. I can't wait to come back and try the Ruben and lobster bisque. We are planning to return here several times during our next few weeks in Albany. The parking is challenging as the back lot shares with at least 3 other restaurants but it is well worth the effort

My partner treated me to lunch at Ale & Oyster. While I was excited to come, my expectations for…read morethe resto were not entirely met: -Our server ignored us for at least half an hour. We couldn't easily flag someone down to take our orders. -Our waters tasted like fish water :( -I ordered a house salad with added shrimp, but I only got 3 pieces of shrimp. It didn't feel like it was worth my money. Not sure if I would return again.

Can't believe it took us so long to discover this gem of a café!!…read more Everytime we've been in, we've been greeted warmly by the staff, seated amazingly quickly, served with remarkable efficiency AND friendliness (special thanks to Emily and Courtney!). Great upbeat vibe in the space also and the owner is engaged, checking in with customers! And the food is fabulous .. fresh ingredients, great flavor, and amazing selection (and the owner makes the delish tzatziki sauce himself) Can't wait to come back with a friend who has celiac since they serve GF bread and English muffins! Will return soon to try something new!

Had breakfast at this popular cafe with modern decor in Delmar. Service was friendly and…read moreefficient. They have great coffee and a full breakfast menu. I had French toast with bacon, strawberries and pure maple syrup all of which had an up charge and came to $28 before tip so a little on the pricey side for a basic breakfast. Food was tasty and coffee refills were plentiful!

Brunch in Albany was a new experience for me. I decided to try this spot out and was pleasantly…read moresurprised. The atmosphere is very modern, with all the bells and whistles. The color scheme is amazing, and the service is second to none. They move efficiently throughout the restaurant; they don't have just one person assigned to each table but use a group approach, and you can order at the table with the app, which is cool. Bartender Benny was great! The food, I'll say, was fair. I do believe the prices don't fully reflect the quality, but the overall feel is great. The champagne machine is a great touch, so that was unique. This is a very upscale brunch, but it's worth the hype for the decor. Parking is not the easiest, but it's worth it.

I give the scene a 3.5/5 (high 7). The ambiance is amazing, super cute for a brunch or date. It…read moredoes get a bit loud inside but if you can snag one of the heated patio seats outside, it's a great vibe (albeit the cars may be louder than the patrons lol). Food was yummy but a bit pricier than necessary in my opinion. I got the American Dream, solid bagel sandwich. The pumpkin spice latte was the star of the show for me. Both the presentation and taste were on point. The service was also great.

Love the food, service and ambiance. They do a wonderful job. This is great for a cute date or…read moredinner and drinks with friends. This is one of the best brunch spots in the Capital Region!! Whatever you do, dont forget to order a cocktail (Mermaid Tears is my fav) The photos are from my last visit. We went on Mother's Day with no reservation and they still found seating for us. The servers are always knowledgeable about the menu and the food tastes so fresh. It's hard to choose what to eat when I go because the whole menu is so good!!

Impressed with the vibrant crowd on a warm weeknight, when all but one outdoor table was occupied…read moreand about 75% of capacity inside. As I waited for the hostess she was clearly overwhelmed and couldn't eek out a smile to any of the people she greeted. In the lively restaurant, a few tables of girls-night out, birthday dinners, couples both young & old, bar seating with the World Cup on TV. Our server was very pleasant. The food was good, by Albany standards, heavy on the butter, salt and cream. It wasn't bad but for me they could pull back on the richness and let the herbs/mushrooms/fish/etc shine through. 2 out of the 3 us intentionally only ate half our portions, planning to eat the rest "tomorrow" and told the server we wanted to box them togo. She offered to do that for us, while we were happily chatting, sipping the rest of our wine. When the boxes didn't reappear, the server apologized that someone threw the boxes away. It was disappointing, especially when we paid $25-28 dollars for our plates of pasta. Based on the overworked hostess and server, management needs to adjust their staffing to insure a better customer experience. When they toss out leftovers, not just a single bite, but huge plate of food, it would seem appropriate to provide a "peace offering" perhaps put a small dessert togo or certificate for a free appetizer on a future visit. If I was local I'd probably return.

A great place for comfort food. Burgers, Mac and cheese, flat breads are all sold choices when you…read moreare looking for good options. The cabin feel and decorative antlers make this middle of Albany location feel like you are transported to the woods.

1st time at the Albany location. Parking can be tricky so be prepared to drive around a bit to find…read morea spot. My party of 7 was seated right away for Sunday lunch a few weeks ago. We ordered a couple appetizers and our meals within 10 minutes of arriving. That's where the quickness ended. The appetizers came out after maybe 20 minutes and entrees came out after we had been there for an hour. Our waiter, who also seemed to be the bartender, refilled some of our drinks but forgot to bring the refills for some of the others in our party. Maybe they needed 1 more on staff that day. The food was good but not miraculous enough to draw me back when I can find similar burgers and fries fare with easier parking and more prompt service.