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    MochaBlend Cafe

    3.9 (51 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Chicken Pesto Panini
    Sandra G.

    It would have been one star if the Chicken Pesto Sandwich wasn't so good! Walking in I immediately noticed the Christian music on the speakers and the strange look I got from the employee. I asked how she was doing and she didn't reply (I think she genuinely just couldn't hear well bc I had to increase the volume of my voice when interacting). She looked annoyed that she had a customer but maybe something else was going on. I was overwhelmed by the menu and how much there was available (I can't imagine how quick they are when they get busy). I asked if she had cold brew (which is coffee brewed specific for cold brewed coffee), and she pointed out that it's the same as the iced coffee (which is cooled down hot brewed coffee/huge taste difference). I took one sip and couldn't finish it. I've been in coffee for over 10 years and this is not a cafe I would personally go to for their drinks, BUT their panini was amazing. When I was cashing out, I was using Apple Pay and when I was waiting to see where to scan, she told me it was on the screen (referring to the screen closest to her and facing her) and seemed to be annoyed I didn't know what she meant. The location isn't ideal either because you'll be waiting over 10 minutes to turn left on hoosick (but I assume that's anywhere turning left without a light on hoosick). Overall, it didn't seem like a LGBT+ friendly place and they do not have expertise in coffee. She sort of smiled when she handed me my food before I left and told me to have a good day but I did not feel welcome until I was leaving. Not going again and very disappointed. Maybe they should change the vibe they give off that they know coffee vs. bring a genuine cafe that is not meant to stop by if in a hurry.

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    Ian W.

    I recently stopped at the MochaBlend Cafe, which is owned by two local guys, who've done a great job bringing a very nice coffeehouse to Brunswick and filling the void in the area. I used to work at a busy restaurant on Hoosick Road and at the time, I wish there was a place nearby I could go for great coffee. The location of MochaBlend is tucked way in the back of the Brunswick Plaza, close to the McChesney Avenue access point. The place has two entrances (front door and back door) with ample parking. As I was entering the cafe, a pizza delivery guy followed me in and dropped off some pizzas for the young staff (baristas) on duty, who seem pretty thrilled. My former boss up the road never let any workers order pizza delivery, but I did leave during my breaks. Pizza is good and got me through school. Speaking of pizza delivery, I do recall that one of the owners used be a pizza delivery guy too, way back in the day, but his job was way tougher (made the news). I will not elaborate any further off topic. Anyway, the cafe atmosphere inside is relaxed with community artwork on the walls, large flatscreen TV, very comfortable seating, free Road Runner WiFi access, and a private meeting/community room (for rent). At times, there's also live entertainment inside the cafe. There's also patio seating outside. They have a good menu which offers hot & cold coffee drinks, espresso drinks, lattes, tea drinks, cold bottled drinks, as well as smoothies, frappes, pastries, desserts, and paninis. Egg & cheese breakfast sandwiches (with choice of ham, bacon, or sausage) on a locally-baked croissant or on a fresh-baked panini are also served. I ordered a large Iced Caffe Americano and a Roma Turkey Panini (with chips & pickle), so I could eat it outside. My iced drink was ready quickly and the panini took 10 minutes to be ready. The staff was really enjoying their pizza in the back while my panini was under the hot press, not all the way down, so the sandwich would not be squashed. The Iced Caffe Americano was refreshing and great, but I had to drink it very quickly since it was very hot outside and the drink had more coffee than ice. The Roma Turkey Panini was a HOME RUN, one of the best paninis I've had in a long time. The roasted turkey breast, bacon, provolone, roasted red pepper pesto sauce, & olive oil were very tasty ingredients, but it was the delicious bread used which made this panini exceptional and scrumptious! The warm panini bread was firm on the outside and soft inside. I highly recommend the panini which is way better than having pizza, hehe! I can't wait to try out the other paninis on the menu!

    Cap
    Daniel B.

    This place certainly gets an A for effort. There were hits. There were misses. Expectations were high, and that is always a dangerous place to start off. First, the location stinks (for me, that is). Unless we join the temple out on Hoosick, it's unlikely I'll return in the near future. Plus strip malls just generally give me the willies. Second, their cappuccino. Big points for only coming in one size. Big points for the heated cup. I am an idiot for not reading the menu, because it clearly states it comes dusted with cocoa, so I can't blame the cafe for my lapse. The flavor was good, a nice balance between milk and espresso. The espresso flavor wasn't as deep and rich as it is at Peet's and the foam was full of big bubbles. Solid effort and among the best cappuccinos I have had locally. Third, their espresso. Sadly disappointing, given the cap. It had a crema, but it was thin and dissipated rapidly. The drink was also on the thin and bitter side as well. Oh, and to top it off, there were grounds in the bottom of the cup. Sloppy work. Fourth, the food. Sandwiches. Very good sandwiches. Good bread. Crunchy exterior, with an interior perfect for sopping up all the good oily bits from all kinds of pestos. My wife loved hers, although I thought the prosciutto was thick and nasty. But my grilled veggie sandwich was perfect. Also, the best deal of the day was an egg and cheese croissant for $3.75. The kiddo LOVED it. Ah, to be young and have good arteries. So, everyone loved their sandwiches. The cap was good. I'll write off the espresso as a fluke. The iced tea was over-extracted. The place looked very nice for being in a strip mall. But the people really put it over. The main guy in charge was very helpful, and wanted to make sure we had a good experience. I even saw him pick up a straw wrapper from the floor. There was obviously a lot of pride in this place. Baked goods looked delicious. It is a good sign they don't try to carry a wide variety, so that what they have stays fresh. But we were so full, there was no room for any red velvet cake. Plus, the doctor wouldn't have liked that one little bit.

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    Daniel Z.

    Staff there are super nice, but the food is slightly overpriced and they don't have free coffee refills, which is also disappointing.

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    A lot of options of great food. Paninis were great as was the coffee. Friendly people and a warm environment!

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    12 years ago

    They have the best pumpkin spice latte in the area. And all the breakfast croissants are simple and delicious.

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    Great little place!! Check it out on your way to vt!

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    Pretty neat place and some great coffee flavors. Love the menu offerings. Nice and calm place to enjoy your morning

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    Common Crumb

    Common Crumb

    (30 reviews)

    This is our (daughter and I) second time here. We just love the chill vibe. It is a winter day and…read morethe place is a bit chilly. This is not a place where you choose the size of your beverage, but it will come in a lovely vessel. I really enjoyed my chai, blended in house. They have an herbal blend, but you can ask for black tea to be added. I also really liked this lightly sweetened chick pea chocolate chip cookie, which went perfectly with my tea. They have several vegan and gluten free food and drink options. My daughter had the hot cocoa and fruit parfait. She gave it an 8.5, because, she wanted the cocoa to be "more chocolaty" and the parfait to have less jam and for it to be served in an easier to access container. The parfait was served in a narrow mason jar, which made for a pretty presentation, but also made the goodness hard to reach. I asked her whether she would order the same items if nothing changed and she said yes. The folks who run the place are fantastic!

    This is such a cool and quaint place to stop by! My friend and I came here after our morning run…read morefor coffee and breakfast and it was absolutely delicious! The coffee was super creamy and I loved their housemade caramel flavoring. The breakfast sandwich was also good. Their homemade English muffin was so soft and the whole sandwich really hit the spot! The service was also very welcoming and it wasn't too busy when we were there. Parking was super easy in the lot and I'd definitely come back to study sometime!

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    Jacob Alejandro

    (107 reviews)

    Easily the best coffee place in the area! Cool aesthetic and fantastic coffee. We got the fruition…read moreiced mocha, it was delicious and had a wonderful, well balanced coffee flavor. Baristas are friendly and did a very good job making our drinks.

    First time visit, the decor is moody with a deep hunter green hue covering 98% of the space…read moreincluding the ceiling and golden hardware highlights. The sitting space if I'm being honest is kind of tight with chairs backed up against the display divider for the line/counter ordering area. The benches up against the wall opposite counter are beautiful and force good posture. There were also some window spots I'd definitely aim for next time. The counter person was delightful no complaints. Explained the drinks and didn't rush us. We came later morning on Saturday, most of the bakery items were sold out. But what we got was amazing, a nice mixture of scones, perfection. I appreciated the mixture of small morsels, it included flavors that I would not have tried otherwise. I got a cream brûlée latte as suggested classic with a hint of sweetness, standard with double shot of espresso. My wife got a mocha variety definitely much richer. The art on top was also a nice highlight. As other reviews mentioned prices were not listed but this is definitely a specialty place so expect a higher price than a pump your own coffee express station. But also I rather give my money to a local place than a huge mass marketed place thats serving half the quality.

    Alias Coffee - My Cortado to go.

    Alias Coffee

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    I thought that the Alias coffee was fairly new. It's tricky but I'll explain it, the business has…read morebeen in existence since 2020 but the kication is new. Alias Coffee partnered with 518 Craft and Primobotanica to open up in a shared space in downtown Troy, NY initially during covid. With good coffee and service, I'm sure they will have a successful future. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do taste it so as part of the yelp experience, community CO was thoughtful enough to partner with a small and upcoming local coffee shop on National coffee day and get us in for a cup of coffee. I asked the Barsita to make me the best drink from the available choices and was given a Cappuccino, which I took a sip and handed it to my dad. My dad did say the coffee was good and from my tasting experience, the coffee was smooth and had a bitter after taste (like a few people I know like it that way) and the taske kept lingering fir an hour. Go get your coffee, this is in a neighborhood that requires revitalization, there have been some good initiatives and us as a community can help support them.

    Having moved from their downtown location to a redeveloping neighborhood, Alias holds a lot of…read morepromise. I enjoyed an attractive cortado and am looking forward to tasting a locally made cranberry orange walnut breakfast cookie that I brought home to share with my wife. Did I mention that the cookie is gluten free? Future plans for the coffee shop include rehabbing the backroom to provide a great place to relax while enjoying your coffee concoction. Service is friendly and street parking is easy; there is even a bus stop across the street.

    MochaBlend Cafe - coffee - Updated May 2026

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