When it comes to creativity, knowledge, and flavor....Nighthawks is the whole package. I love the fact that their menu is sustainable, and they use local vendors for their sourcing. They have wonderful and knowledgeable staff. Their bartenders are seasoned and skilled and truly craft their beverages. Sadly, I can't share pictured because literally, once they place the food on our table, we devour every single shred. Our favorites are their burgers! I also love trying their seasonal cocktails! If you are in Troy and looking for something special or an intimate space for a date go over there for sure.Grass Feed Beef Burger Chef Coletto keep it up! read more

Was on a date and wanted somewhere to eat before heading over to see the show. We stumbled upon Nighthawks while looking for another place. At this point the weather was gross and we were hungry, so nighthawks it was. It's a fairly small and a little loud so at times I had trouble hearing. They had no tables open (someone must have reserved the empty table for 2) so we were offered the bar, which I typically would decline and just wait, but we were a little time crunched. We both ordered exactly the same thing - bacon cheeseburger and fries. It did take a while to arrive, but as I say they were busy and the kitchen did not stop moving. I am super picky with temperature and this came to me hot. The fries were piping, which is just how I like them. The burger - I had high hopes and it was a good burger. If I went back I'd def not have it as it comes. I'd ask for no house dressing on it as some bites seemed to be drowning in dressing and I could not taste the burger / bacon. Overall, too much dressing for my taste, but the bacon had good flavor, the burger had a nice char but the patty was maybe a little on the small side for the price. read more

Nighthawks - Bacon cheeseburger & fries. - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

Cozy and eclectic atmosphere but the food falls a little short, especially for the price. The menu is inspired and they use quality ingredients, but the execution and flavor balance of the dishes is off. Wait time for food also takes a while. Service was polite and attentive. read more

Very small, but interesting place. I ordered the hamburger with a homemade bacon, and my Voluptuous riding buddy ordered a chicken sandwich. All the ingredients were high-quality and fresh way beyond what you would get out of normal Restaurant. I really enjoyed The homemade pickles that came with both sandwiches. All the food was super fresh and high-quality. It Was a very enjoyable evening just chilling outside at the table with a couple beers and our Tastee meals. We even had a little excitement from some craziness going on down the street. Sort of a dinner and a show. Will be back when we wanna just relax and chill with some simple but outstanding food read more

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Great burgers, outdoor seating located in downtown Troy. Easy walk to the Music Hall.

Chill atmosphere, great food, friendly service, and opened late! All great news for us on a road trip that started hours behind schedule. We weren't too hungry, so we split olives and almonds (always a great combo), a cheeseburger, and a vegetable side. The food arrived quickly, and our bartender/server (Amanda) was knowledgeable and a true joy. But now for the food. I appreciated the use of marcona almonds, the snap was perfect with the tender but meaty olives. Burger-wise, the quality of the beef really came through, and I appreciated the crisp bun bottoms (ahem). We requested ketchup and hot sauce, and the hot sauces (green and red) were actually hot! Mixed them all together, delightful. The vegetable side of the day was kale with turnips, beet greens, and aioli. Very fresh, so good, easily 10/10 with a little extra salt. Beer list wasn't long, but offered plenty of variety for pairing. We missed out on the opera, but will get one if/when we're back in town. Thanks for the great pit stop! read more

First time trying a Yelp & Insta-local fave and I was underwhelmed. We kept it simple, or so we thought, opting for burgers & fries, grabbing togo and eating down by the waterfront a couple blocks away. The "special" came to $40 and wasn't special, at all. I opted for the veggie burger, it was inedible. Loose consistency, the combination of special sauce & patty turned the bun into a soggy wet sludge. I tried the individual components, just to try to get a decent meal out of it.. but it was just terrible. My companion's cheeseburger was "nothing special" and both were accompanied by fries that were so overcooked, for a moment we thought maybe we had ordered sweet potato fries. What a massive disappointment. read more

Nighthawks - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

So it's a very cool, crunchy millennial of Troy place. Very proficient staff. Eclectic menu, lots of locally sourced product. I got the chicken sandwich. Not sure what I expected but it was thick, bread-y and really unwieldy in bun. Literally fell part after two bites. Great fries, decent desert ( a multilayered sweet cake)., shared with table Can get crowded and loud. read more

Both of us were looking for a good burger on a late Saturday afternoon. We figured that arriving at Nighthawks at 4 pm we would avoid any crowd or rush. We were right! There were only a couple other tables with customers. A chalked sign on the side of the entrance said that brunch ended at 4 pm, even though their webpage said it ended at 3 pm. But as I already said, we were looking for burgers. Our server explained that only the burger menu was currently available because the dinner menu did not start until 5 pm. Once again, no problem. As usual, my wife has an astounding ability to order something on a menu that is no longer available. She did it once again by choosing a Chatham Chocolate Peanut Butter Imperial Porter. It had been replaced by the Zero Gravity Extra Stout, which I decided to order, so she went with an Empire Kriek Berliner Weisse ($6 each). The Berliner Weisse had that typical part sour and part sweetness taste, but seemed more like a cider with not much flavor. While my wife said her taste of my stout offered some chocolate flavor, I thought my ZG Extra Stout was a bit weak on flavor and lacked robustness. The burger menu is reasonably simple to order from. There is either a beef burger ($10) or a veggie burger ($9). Both are served with a house sauce, house made pickle, and shredded lettuce unless declined. Add cheese for 50 cents, fried egg $2, house bacon $3, caramelized onion $1. The veggie burger can even be ordered vegan. Both of us were curious what the veggie burger would be like because occasionally we've come across some excellent preparations. The one at Nighthawks is made with local beans, grains and mushrooms. My wife ordered hers with cheese, the standard sauce, pickle and lettuce, and a side of Fries ($2.50). I opted for the locally grass fed beef variety with cheese, bacon, onion and all the standard toppings and a side of Fries also. I did find it interesting that I was not asked how I wanted the beef cooked. It came out medium-well, but it was obviously a loosely hand-packed patty that had good flavor, and more than sufficient moisture from the sauce, the onions and the cheese. In fact this was such a messy burger to eat that I found myself using a fork and knife to cut off the portions of the patty that extended beyond the edges of the bun. BTW, the sesame topped bun was very fresh and had a nice egg color. I also don't want to overlook mentioning how good the bacon was. My wife's veggie burger may not have been up there with the best that we've enjoyed elsewhere, but she still found it flavorful, although not served hot enough. I thought there was a too predominant flavor of refried beans. Her burger was just as messy to eat as mine as the patty lacked some cohesiveness and may have had more special sauce applied than mine. The weakest component of our meals was actually the Fries. For the first couple of minutes while they were hot they were super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. However, as they cooled they became so hard on the outside that a fork would not pierce them. They actually looked like they were reheated leftovers. They averaged about 1 1/2 inches in length with none longer than 2 inches. The dinner menu, which is offered Wednesday through Sunday looked truly interesting. We definitely want to return for that. Our service was friendly and welcoming. read more

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Nighthawks does it all right. The burger is best around and the produce is farm fresh. Menu is well thought out and drinks are great. Waitstaff is always very friendly and helpful. You will love nighthawks. read more

Farm to table vibes!! All the food is incredibly fresh and the dinner menu changes weekly. If you love to try new things, be surprised or experiment with food, this is the spot for you!!! 100% worth the prices, from burgers to beef tongue, this restaurant is filled with delicious surprises!!! Cannot recommend enough. read more

Terriffic Hamburger, Great service, Unique attmosphere, $$$$ right priçe. Will go again soon.

We got a fantastic meal here late on a Thursday. We had a view of the kitchen from where we were seated at the bar. The from-scratch cooking looked so good that it had two vegetarians salivating over ham hocks. We split a loaded veggie burger (note that they can make this vegan, because everything is made to order) and an opera cake and I enjoyed an amari flight. I'm looking forward to our next visit! read more

Nighthawks - Amari flight - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

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Vibe is super chill. Service was great at the bar. Drinks were tasty and potent. Food was delicious with great ingredients. I'll be back.

The food and service were both excellent. Several people in our party stated that the burgers were the best they have ever eaten.

Sometimes two people are just on the same wavelength. I feel that way about Josh Coletto, and I was thrilled to hear that he was opening a restaurant in Troy where he could really do his thing. We first met when he came back to town and was cranking out beautiful fried chicken and biscuits at The Flying Chicken. Then for years I went to just about every Rock N Roll Brunch at The Low Beat that I could squeeze into my schedule. But those were only once a month. Although I still have fond memories of that pozole with duck egg and the breakfast poutine with crispy beef tongue. Now, Josh is in this corner bistro, and he has assembled a team that shares his vision. It's local, seasonal, and sustainable. But not only that, it's also accessible. Because while the dinner menu does have some pricier options, there is always a basic burger. Do I love everything there? Nope. And that's okay. So far, I've only been twice for lunch, and I still need to return for dinner. But here's what I've learned so far. The cheeseburger is great. Nighthawks makes their own American cheese, and if you're one of those people who is snobbish about American cheese, I'll fight you. This isn't the stuff you hate. This is what the stuff you hate aspires to be. Get over it. There is also a house-made veggie burger, made from NY State ingredients like mushrooms and beans. It's delicious, but I'm going to stick with the beef based cheeseburgers. Burgers are served on their own. The fries are good, but I was kicking myself for not getting the seasonal vegetable side. On my first visit, the roasted radishes with green sauce were my favorite part of the meal. So simple. So seasonal. So good. That said, my dining companion preferred the special salad of the day, which was loaded with interesting seasonal ingredients. Although, for my taste, I found the salad to be a bit over dressed. However, I'm keenly aware I hold the minority opinion on the volume of salad dressing required for a delicious plate of seasonal greens. Right. So you can spend a lot of money, or you can spend a reasonable amount of money. It all depends on what you want to do. But the place itself is darling. It's small. You can sit at a counter and look into the kitchen. You can sit at a table by one of the large windows and watch Troy go by. Some people even get their food to go. But that's crazy talk. You should go for lunch. Get a feel for the place. Have a burger. Maybe a beer. But definitely try the veggie side of the day. And if you like it, you should come back for dinner. That's my plan. Or you could skip the burger and just go straight for brunch. I've looked at some of those menus, and they bring back memories. I know there are some people who have requested Josh's fried chicken. We'll have to see how it develops. But in the end, I think this place is really what a restaurant should be. And really, I wish more places would follow suit. Maybe if it's wildly successful, this will be the start of a new phase for Capital Region dining. Fingers crossed. read more

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Surprise little gem to come during the day as well. Came here for lunch and love how chilled and cozy the ambience is, would come for cocktails some other time. read more

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I hate to be the contrarian to the first three reviews and the food was certainly fresh and housemade, but I found the flavor at Nighthawks a bit plain and underwhelming. I tried the veggie burger, beef burger, and fries. The cheese on the burgers was the definite exception and highlight for me, simply delicious! Everything else tasted like food you could just as easily have made at home. That is fine, if you're dining on the cheap, but $40 for two burgers and fries isn't exactly economical for what seemed like sit-down Five Guys. Perhaps the entrees, some of which sounded pretty interesting and inventive, are the way to go. Portions, however, looked a bit skimpy from peeking at other tables. I quite nearly went for the lamb wrap instead but $22 for a wrap seemed steep. read more

Nighthawks - Large fry flanked by a veggie and beef burger - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

Dinner is served from Wednesday-Sunday, 5 to 10pm. We were craving burgers. The cheese is a house made American and burgers come with lettuce, pickles and a special sauce. No tomatoes. I'm assuming it's because they aren't in season yet. The sauce was similar in color to Big Mac sauce and I'm sure some ingredients overlap: tomato paste, mayo, possibly capers or something else a bit briny. However, this version taste better. My partner got a burger with bacon. It was cut thick and he thought it tasted great. I added onions to mine and they were caramelized. The patty was on the thinner side (but not as thin as a patty from Five Guys). It was juicy and flavorful. It definitely satisfied the craving. The fries were salted well and came out hot and crispy. Based on the burgers, we will back to try more at Nighthawks. Once that happens, I will update this review. The dinner menu goes by what is in season, so it will be changing often and at times daily! read more

This place is a great cozy Troy spot. Their menu is delicious and the burger is pretty amazing. It's the perfect Monday night option.

Burger was incredible. Gluten free bun was probably the best I've ever had. The super kind, informative server Eileen told me it was made on house. Fries perfect, burger sauce out of this world. Super fair prices, great upscale dive bar kinds ambiance. Great coffee, great dessert. Will def come back whenever I'm back in town!! read more

Nighthawks - Classic Cheeseburger gluten free bun. - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

They try too hard. I was so excited for this restaurant being a pretty big foodie. The brunch was decent, but going for dinner was a different story. They never have good beer for my boyfriend, ever. Not on tap or canned or anything. The menu is not very descriptive at all and everything is not executed correctly. The chicken thigh had batter uncooked, the veggies aren't cut right on the salads, the burger that "you need to have" was sub par and all you could taste was the "house sauce" you name it. I wish this place met their expectations but it is so far from that. read more

I was looking for something different in Troy and wanted a burger. I've been by this place numerous times when it was a donut place just haven't stopped by since it changed. Tonight was the night. Happy to say they have a pretty good size bar for a small place. Now, I say a small place for Troy although if I close my eyes I can picture this place in Brooklyn. Truly like the atmosphere, makes me miss my city training trips. Sat at the bar as I came by myself. Wasn't too busy when I walked in, then boom place got packed on a Thursday around 630. Ordered a Left Hand Milk stout can. They have 5 beers and 1 cider on tap. All were craft or local beers. For dinner I ordered a burger which looks like they are known for. They have local sustained meat and veggie burgers as well as a pretty large different menu. Like to try a lot of it. Side salad to complete my order. Food was quick and the burger was very juicy. Much different than I was expecting since I have visited another local place where the burgers have been not as good lately. Side salad was well done too. Next time the fries and something different from the menu although I'm already thinking about another burger. I always end my reviews with "Would I come back?" Hmmm, well hell yes I'll be back. The burger is still on my mind! read more

Nighthawks - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

Great service amazing burger good beer! From our of town, glad we stopped here. Thank you kelly! read more

Nighthawks - Great service, amazing burger good beer, what more do you need!!!!! Thank you Kelly.... - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

Nighthawks has consistently the best breakfast around. I love their bagel sandwiches or the trout. Last time I ordered oatmeal, it was so delicious!! read more

Nighthawks - Oatmeal - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

Nighthawks is a great little restaurant serving a variety of brunch options, as well as a smaller dinner menu with burgers. While their dinner menu looked amazing, I chose to order their cheeseburger - and, wow, I'm glad I did. It was one of the best cheeseburgers I've had in a really long time. Perfectly cooked, perfectly melted cheese with good pickles. The side of fries were also really good and crispy. The staff was extremely nice both at the restaurant and on the phone when we called to make a reservation for that night. They also had a medium sized beer list which was really well curated, which I love to see. It's a small place so I definitely recommend calling to make a reservation. There were seats at the bar that remained open so you're probably okay to walk in and sit there, but if you want a table a reservation is the way to go. I'm excited to go back whether it's for dinner again or to try their brunch menu! read more

I keep delaying writing this review until I've tried dinner here, and I keep not making it to dinner. At this point it's starting to feel silly, so I'll just say this: Nighthawks has the best brunch I've tried in the Cap district, and it isn't even particularly close. The food here is very, very good. The level of attention paid to fresh/local/housemade borders on ridiculous: my friend ordered a bagel with smoked trout and got a whole, house-smoked trout served with a bagel they'd made in house as well. That could be just a kind of performative thing, but the results of all of that loving foraging and pickling and smoking and brining are pretty uniformly delicious. I've never had a bad order here. The service has always also been prompt and helpful, and the ambience is perfectly fine (casual and fairly comfy, with close-together tables and mismatched mugs), but the food here is the real star. I'm excited to update this when I finally try that dinner menu, but I'm pretty confident that I won't be disappointed. read more

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Great food wonderful service. I ordered burger & fries it did not disappoint. Oh and the cheese apps with maple mustard sauce were amazing . Cocktails we also so good read more

I don't make Yelp reviews unless something is exceptional, and this place really is. Thoughtful, seasonal menu, sustainably sourced food, and always veg/vegan options that aren't an afterthought - they're the highlight. Cheffy but not pretentious, this is my go-to, every time, in the greater Albany area. read more

I visited this place a few nights ago for a late night dinner with my partner. Came into the restaurant and it seemed quite lively. Food smelled amazing. Overall restaurant was very smoky upon arrival though. The smoke burned the eyes and was stuck in clothes after leaving. Servers weren't very attentive to begin. The server probably came to the table to once and that was for the full order. Drinks were pretty decent, which I'll give a star for. The crispy spring onion was greasy and nearly inedible and the food took about 45 minutes to come out, for a couple of simple sandwiches. When the food came out the order was wrong and the burger was over cooked. Overall super disappointed and wouldn't recommend. Lots of other food options in the area. read more

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Absolutely delicious, no matter what you get! A fun and funky downtown space. Worth every penny. Bring a friend!

Delicious salads and burgers! Lots of unique choices. It's a small place so you need to have a little patience. But it is so worth a little wait. Everything seems very fresh. I had the salad of the day and my significant other had the burger combo. My salad was delicious. A variety of leafy greens, fresh vegtables. I was allowed a bite of my SO's burger and it was scrumptious. Was a little sad I didn't order one for myself. Definitely next time. read more

Delicious! Food was so good! We tried two appetizers: Brussel sprouts and roasted carrots. The carrots had just the right amount of spice to make the earthiness of the carrots shine. The Brussels also had a sauce that was a perfect complement! We had burgers and the salad of the day and the veggie of the day. So fresh and delicious! My husband said this is one of his all time favorite meals! read more

I have nothing bad to say about this place. A small bistro/bar type place with a fun food menu bordering on fancy, but nothing intimidating. Make a reservation. We got lucky with a cancellation as we did not know we needed reservations. But the hostest was super nice and welcoming and seated us immediately with no negative vibes or anything. So.... MAKE A RESERVATION. The burger that was truly excellent. Pickles clearly made in house or by someone who cared, homemade american cheese, and a burger patty that was clearly not an afterthought. Cocktail menu was interesting, a good beer list with cans/bottles and draft. I did not spend time on the wine list. The secret donuts, were pretty good, but the chocolate cake looked good too, though I didn't eat it. read more

Burgers are great. Sadly it often takes them 30 minutes to approach us for our order. Don't go if you are in a rush or starving. Lol

did i come on the wrong day? are the burgers usually soggy? fries - also limp? I am not sure. i was SO excited to have the best burger in the area. maybe my expectations were too high. the place was cute and i started with a beer while i waited for my friend to arrive. she had also heard great things. beer selection is small but decent. we had the burgers, which was the only thing on the menu. dinner starts wednesday. but, we came for the burgers. we started with a special, salmon croquettes. they were good, served with a truffle aioli. spicy, soft inside, not much taste of salmon though. we each got the normal cheese burger with all the fixings and shared a large fry. the burger looked good, but the bun was not holding up. when the bun started to give away, the burger also fell apart. my friend began using a fork and knife. although it fell apart i kept going at it trying to get a great flavor, i couldn't really find that either. it was good - just not great like other reviews which led me to be disappointed. the fries were good. fresh, just not too crispy. i had one here or there that was under done, although they were very brown. we each had 2 beer, shared the special ($10), shared fries, and each had a burger and our bill was $64. very pricy. i am happy i stopped into to try it though, i just get the hype. read more

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I've been putting off going to Nighthawks. Not because I didn't think it would be good, but because I was afraid it would be SO good that I'd eat there far too often. Well, a friend suggested we go out to a local burger place tonight, and I figured now was as good a time as any to try it. Nighthawks is a small, intimate space. 2 dozen or so chairs spread between a handful of tables and a bar in a dimly-lit room with an open kitchen in the back. The menu is simple: you have a hamburger, a cheeseburger, and a veggie burger, with a list of toppings you can add. Wednesday-Sunday, they have an extended dinner menu with a few specials. Fries, a simple salad, and a vegetable of the day are the only side options. The draft list is seasonal and there is a selection of local beers. The food takes a while to arrive (it is all cooked fresh), but when it arrives, man, it's heaven on a plate. Juicy burger, crisp lettuce, and tangy house-made pickles on a lightly-toasted bun. The fries were cooked perfectly. The eating experience is all a blur; I only remember shoving food in my mouth as fast as I could swallow. Even better, just about everything on my plate was grown at local farms. Is $10 for a burger (plus more for sides) expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? YES. I have NEVER had a better burger and, as much as I hate to admit, this will likely become a frequent dinner stop for me. read more

Nighthawks - Hamburger with side order of fries - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

Just had another great meal here. Always different, fresh and good. Queso Fresca sandwich - excellent!! Never had this before and it was amazing right down to the soft roll. Also had an enchilada that was open faced, not what you may expect. Plus two desserts, one carmel date nut bread and strawberry chocolate truffle type dish. Stuffed and walked around Troy after. Beautiful night. read more

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Funky eclectic menu, and always interesting daily items on the chalk board Try the tinned fish when they have it. Great place to go for a late night bite. Try the marcona almonds, the daily salad, and the tinned fish, when they have it. read more

I had the veggie cheeseburger with their homemade cheese, it was absolutely delicious! It was by far the best veggie burger I have ever had. The cheese was so good. The toppings were so fresh and gave the veggie burger a The bread was exceptional and was baked just down the street. This was our first visit. My husband had the burger special and fries with a glass of beer. He said everything was perfect. We also shared the goat cheese and fruit compote for dessert.. It was light and the perfect blend of a smooth cheese with the sweetness of the fruit. This restaurant is warm and welcoming. You can see the chefs hard at work in the kitchen. Our waitress was great. We can't wait to visit again. read more

Nighthawks - Burgers Near Me - Troy, New York

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