Best breakfast and lunch since we have moved to the Albany area. Service is friendly, efficient and…read morepolite. Food is excellent and plentiful. Greenest, fresh salad we have had ever eating out. Resturant is immaculate, well organized and efficiently run.

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!

Hello to all people in our area and surroundings towns. we have been eating here for many many…read moreyears. mostly breakfast. Very good food! honestly. fresh too! I'm writing to tell you how caring they are to all the people who come there. my wife is in stage 4 lung cancer and it has now moved into her bones. two weeks ago she was in the hospital and wanted a breakfast sandwich, so I stopped on my way to Albany med to get her a breakfast sandwich and had brought it up to Gidget that my wife was in bad shape. as I was ready to pay for it, Gidget gave her the sandwich for free. I was so happy to see that Gidget was caring herself. As so many people go there, she doesn't know my wife by name, but always knew her voice on the phone and could attach that to her face when she went into Gidgets place ( losees) . That's the good stuff that happens in small country stores. Good people equal good doings. Gidget, if you see this, I'm very grateful you showed how you do care about your patrons. In time of hardness on both my wife and Gidget running a very good food spot trying to survive, I am truly grateful for your kindness towards my wife. I will never forget that, Gidget!!!

The food is great. Prices are right, and the staff are wonderful. Supporting a small, locally…read moreowned business is easy when they're really good. What's not to love?

Absolutely lucked into this place while visiting our daughter at a nearby college. We were headed…read moreto the donut shop next door and saw the sign for the cheese shop. (Certainly a lucky neighborhood) It looks small from the street but once you walk in, it opens up to a sizable store. We were greeted by a friendly staff member, he took the time to describe their cheese selection and the other things going on in the shop. He then pivoted to giving us tons of help selecting the right cheese. We sampled a couple of things and then he dialed in three choices for us to buy. (With an assist from another customer that insisted that we would love the Delice de Bourgogne) Prices were reasonable enough for the quality. We added some gourmet crackers that were neutral enough to not overpower the cheese. The next day, we made the three cheeses the focus of our lunch. The Delice de Bourgogne was the star of the show, a creamy, earthy, and savory masterpiece. The two year aged Gouda and creamy blue cheese were delightful as well! Truly glad that we walked into The Cheese Traveler!

Mary was knowledgeable and warm, happy to explain all the options available. The store was quaint…read moreand cozy and the food is delicious! We had a cup of homemade tomato soup, a Smokey Mountain and a Farmer's sandwich made with love! Super cute and delicious, stop by!

Phenomenal old-school Italian deli. My Italian sandwich was one of the best I've ever had: packed…read morewith a variety of quality deli meats, provolone, oil and vinegar, and veggies, and served on your choice of a fresh-baked sandwich roll or sub, it will blow your mind and fill your stomach at a reasonable price. Other family members with me had top-notch tuna salad and a chicken Parm platter. There are also lots of prepared foods and bulk meats and cheese to bring home. It's a small space that gets packed (with many regulars), so get there early to avoid a major line. The parking situation is challenging (only a few spaces out front in a cramped lot), so be ready to search for parking on adjacent streets.

This place is a true gem! They have everything you need! Homemade pasta, gnocchi, ravioli.. too…read moremany varieties and flavors to mention! The homemade sausage is superb! We bought some to freeze and bring home! Great deli sandwiches also! Must visit while in Albany!

I think I've just found my new favorite breakfast spot…read more Went in with a friend on Monday morning at about 9 AM. There were maybe six or seven other patrons there. Sat at the counter, the menus were in holders with condiments. The space was clean and welcoming. Audra asked for our drink order and give us some time with the menus. I chose an omelette, home fries, and rye toast. Coffee and OJ. My friend had the breakfast burger, chips and apple juice. The food was delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly. As were the patrons. The bill came to about $40. We paid in cash and tipped generously. Thank you so much for a delicious breakfast!

Mancuso's is the real Albany deal. It's in a back car lot and may have been a garage at one point…read more It is a local boro hangout with Germans/Italians. The bar is horseshoe shaped. Food is in various stages of preparation right before your eyes. Get the dollar pancakes, they are succulent, thin and slightly sweet/salty. Personally, I am not a fan of the coffee here, it doesn't have much taste - the food is top notch. The waitresses are fast and very kind. Review: 5

Very good French dip staff was polite aswell very good potato salad thanks not a lot of parking but…read moretraffic isn't that bad

We stopped in here a couple weeks ago after I saw that this new deli had opened on Facebook. It is…read morereally nice and clean inside and everyone is very friendly and eager to help their customers. We got a couple of subs here. They were reasonably priced and quite large. Bread has a nice crust on it. Loved it and will definitely be going back soon. They also sell deli meat and cheese by the pound. They have hot subs as well as cold. I just wish they were open a bit later than 5:30 pm as we sometimes work past this time and then cannot get a sub. It would also be great if their day off was Tuesday as most places in this area are all closed on Mondays so it would be great to have another option. Just throwing that out there. All that said, this is a wonderful deli and I hope they thrive for many years!

You can drive by this amazing deli. But this is the BEST sandwiches you can get by far. Many other…read moreItalian yummies as well. The man behind the counter is hilarious

OMG! These subs are massive and delicious! On our way home to CT and was looking for a place to eat…read morelunch. Farmstand and Deli? How could we go wrong? Unknowingly, my husband and I both bought our own subs and were astounded by the size when Joe, the owner handed them to us. It was a beautiful Fall day, so we ate outside at the one well weathered picnic table. I ate less than a quarter and wrapped it up to take home. It will feed me for a few meals. Also bought a large pumpkin. Joe gave us a good deal since it was so close to Halloween. Then he joked and told me not to work my husband too hard. I said, " You gave him those 2 sandwiches, it's like he's lifting weights!" We both laughed, he wished us safe travels and we left feeling satisfied and with smiles on our faces. Go there! You'll be glad you did.

We were looking to go out around 1 PM on a Sunday, and surprisingly both the Window Box Cafe and…read morePretty Alright Breakfast Club. Luckily, Emma Cleary's was open until two. The parking was easy, with plenty of spots in the lot shared with Ace, and there was plenty of seating, both inside and outside. The menu had plenty of sweet and savory options, and our group went with the Manhattan chowder, Italian mix sandwich, fish and chips, and a cheese and artichoke quesadilla, as well as some lattes. The employee taking our order did great, as was the one that brought everything to our outdoor table, and the one that came to clean everything off the table. They had no problem with us finishing the coffees after they locked up. The batter on my fish was crunchy with the fish perfectly cooked. The same was true for the French fries. Everyone else was happy with their order as well. It's nice to know that this option is available, and we'll have to come back to try the breakfast fare.

Super cute cafe with friendly staff serving up delicious food, coffee, and a variety of fresh baked…read moregoods. We stopped in for a quick bite and coffee after hiking at 5 rivers. We arrived after lunchtime so we avoided the rush. You order at the counter and take a seat. Staff will bring your order to the table when it's ready. Our order was ready in about 10-minutes. Nancy and my mom ordered the cup of New England Clam Chowder ($6) and I decided on one of their specials - the Chicken Florentine Quesadilla ($14) and a medium coffee. They had 6 different coffee varieties to choose from including decaf but there were only two regular options remaining and were running low. The chowder was hot and delicious. My quesadilla was also hot and had great flavor. The only thing they could have done better is grill the tortilla shell a little longer so that it's more crispy. It was more on the limp side, but still good regardless. The staff bake up a ton of muffins and other yummy looking baked goods daily. Although we didn't try any today I would definitely return to try them next time I'm back in the area. All-in-all, a great spot to stop for breakfast, lunch, or quick snack.

So glad to have a Jersey Mike's in the area after discovering them in the Carolinas a few years…read moreago. They have a great mix of hot and cold offerings and all sandwiches are made to order. I couldn't decide hot or cold so I'm classic fat guy fashion, I ordered one of each. A classic Italian mixed cold sub and a Philly cheesesteak hot. They offer regular and giant for sizes. Giant will feed two with ease. I went for the regular and the cold sub I got "Mike's Way" (lettuce, tomato, onion, oil and vinegar) the sandwich comes sort of wet but delicious. If you're trying to drive and eat, probably not a great idea. The philly is a traditional style cheesesteak and cooked fresh and tasty. Pricing is a bit high for a chain sub shop but worth every penny. Location is convenient in a plaza woth plenty of parking. Counter help was friendly but they were a bit slower than other JM locations. Not terrible but noticeable. Fountain drinks and bottles available and they even have cookies but you might not have room for them. You may find a better hometown privately owned deli but for a chain sandwich shop, these guys are King.

I ended up here after a walk during lunch. I figured I would give it another try. They do have some…read morebread choices now so I chose a regular sized turkey with Swiss cheese. I did not get any of the fixings, which are still extremely limited. Still the same with food everywhere and that same slicer used to slice everything from cheese to meat. The woman in front of me got a turkey so I was safe. The bread was fresh, the turkey was sliced fresh and the Swiss cheese was sliced fresh, although paper thin. The prices have gone up since I've been there last. A little over $11 for a "regular". It was good. The service was friendly and quick.

Such a cute store! The sweetest man took our order. We had one blt and 2 of the maple sandwiches…read moreand they were so good! We will Be back! Love the brioche and pretzel bread

The market was clean, and the folks were friendly. I called about 20 minutes before closing to put…read morein an order for pick up. I drove over which took about 3 minutes, and they had my sandwich all ready for me. I was impressed at how quickly it was ready. I ordered the Ethan Allen, my new favorite wrap sandwich. It was loaded with large chunks of tender, lean, white meat chicken, in a sauce of curry, goat cheese, mustard, with spinach. It was original, flavorful, and high quality (no gristle). Wow, so good! Now I want to go back to try all of their other sandwiches!