Perfect Blend has gotten me through many papers and presentations over the past few years. I could go on and on about everything I love about this cafe but I'll just try to hit some highlights: Their coffee and food is delicious. Their best offering is definitely their egg sando menu and personally, I'm a sucker for their Christmas Blend coffee. I honestly think they have the best Christmas blend around and motion for it to be available year round!... For now, we can make do with their Jamaican me crazy and blueberry coffee (yes blueberry, I was skeptical too but somehow it works). I'm a creature of habit so I always get the Vermonster for breakfast- egg (or egg whites), cheese and bacon on a cheddar biscuit drizzled with maple syrup... Perfection. Ambience: very versatile with a cozy fireplace for the winter months and patio seating in the summer. Perk: you can have the best of both worlds in the winter if you sit in the back next to their (nearly) floor to ceiling windows you'll get plenty of sunlight (a hot commodity in Albany 9 months of the year) while being near the fireplace. This is definitely one of my "considered not reviewing to minimize exposure" spots! But I breezed through kindergarten with flying colors, so I do share. :) Keep in mind their hours: they close relatively early on Saturday and Sunday (6 PM and 4 PM respectively; Sometimes earlier). Also, don't sleep in (too long) or you'll miss the egg sandos, they only offer them until noon! read more

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We just moved to the area and found this place early on. The negative reviews on here frankly seem a little petty to us. We had coffee, tea, a bacon egg and cheese sandwich, hash brown and zucchini bread. The quality of the food was excellent, the wait staff were incredibly sweet, this was cheaper than a trip to Starbucks and the facility is incredibly homey and cute. The outdoor seating is excellent and dog friendly. To the reviewer that complained about the wait staff having tattoos, get over yourself. Also, try going to a coffee house anywhere else in the country and not find someone with a tattoo. read more

Perfect Blend - Bacon egg and cheese sandwich and hashbrown - Bakeries Near Me - Delmar, New York

I've been coming to perfect blend for 10 years and it feels like home. The coffee, smoothies and food are all great. I am a really big fan of the egg sandwiches and quesadillas. The staff is always really friendly as well. Head to the back room for a great place to read, study or get some work done. read more

Perfect Blend - Bakeries Near Me - Delmar, New York

Nice little coffee and trendoid sandwich shop, festooned with Dave Matthews and Phish posters, tucked in the little downtown Delmar-Bethlehem triangle. They have decent, sourced fair trade coffee beans; the roast is a bit indifferent and the brew was thin. Three stars from the Coffee Maven. The sandwiches were excellent; a decent tuna melt (although nobody seems to heat the tuna anymore), an excellent veggie wrap, a club without a middle layer (definitions change, I suppose) but a tasty one, and an enormous peanut butter and jelly on good multigrain filled our tummies nicely. They have the fancy-end sodas as well. Some sandwiches come with multicolored corn chips on the side (attractively served in flan cups), others come with little side salads which are well above average (the little tomato-cucumber salad was excellent.) No comment on the baked goods, as we didn't try them, but there was a middling good variety on display still in midday. The staff were super nice (and trust me, the kids tested them). The seating is a little odd - there's a number of small two-person tables in the narrow front of what was obviously an old store, and a few high boys, and in the very rear there's some contemporary-styled coffee lounge funiture, on the nicer end of the nice-vs-grungy continuum. I recommend scouting seating when you get in based on what you're consuming and with whom, as it's a hopping joint, considering we were there a bit after the lunch rush on a weekday. read more

Im from NYC. Im come in here every monday. My friend recommended here. The They serve the best coffee in Albany. When I need coffee's beam, I bought 'Perfect Blend coffee. Thank U... read more

I absolutely love this place. My first experience here I met up with a friend, while on maternity leave, to catch up. We both just had babies (one day apart!) so I wasn't sure how this place was going to hold up with two infants in the house. To my surprise, we spent about five hours just talking and everything was fine. We sat in the back room the whole time. It's a very nice space with tables and chairs to sit and eat along with regular chairs to just sit back and relax in. There are windows all around so the view is very nice. We went through diaper changes and feedings with no issue. Staff was great and the tea I had was flavorful. I also had a breakfast sandwich (bacon, egg and cheese) which was very well made all the way around. Fast forward four months to the second time where the hubbs and I went to have breakfast together. Food again was great and the coffee was flavorful. We sat in the front, facing the street. It was a great view and super calm in the shop, even though there were others there. I went for a third time a few weeks ago while I was waiting on the pharmacy to fill a prescription. I needed a coffee. I had a sick baby in tow but he loved looking out the big window in the back room, watching everything happening around us. I had an almond scone and OMG it was delicious. It was sweet and hit the spot. I fed little man while I was eating and we were on our way. It seems this establishment is very customer oriented. I've never had an issue and staff is always giving their full attention to all customers who they interact with (from what I've seen). I will absolutely continue to eat and drink at Perfect Blend when I'm in Delmar. I might even make a trip for that almond scone! read more

We moved to Delmar over a year ago and it's been on our list to try the Perfect Blend. I hate to say it was disappointing, I wanted it to be good since it is located right in my hometown, small business and an adorable spot to enjoy a weekend breakfast. The coffee, chai latte, was overly sweet and without great flavor, the croissants dry and the egg sandwich, lukewarm on a roll that was also dry and without flavor. read more

Sub-par bagels, uncaring ignorant staff (one of whom never heard of lox), slow service. We won't be back.

I have chosen this as my cafe. Everyone should have a cafe they call their own. You know, a place where they go to finish that screenplay, or blog about that concert they went to the night before. For me, this is them. Join me, won't you? Cheap enough food that is prepared very well! I've had much on their menu and it's all quite good. The coffee is good, and isn't that what matters? When I see a barista grind beans fresh, I'm happy. Try them! They're very good. And if you don't like them, good luck finding your cafe in life. read more

Perfect Blend - The hungry Irishman. Corned beef and egg with cheddar on soda bread. Not bad! - Bakeries Near Me - Delmar, New York

The bake goods, especially the cinnamon streusel scones and tiramisu, are perfection.

Came in for salad for lunch. Had an appointment nearby. Didn't seem to busy when I walked in at 11:40am. The place is bigger than anticipated inside. It was a great day outside and I was pleasantly surprised to see the have outside seating. I'm not a big fan of ordering at the counter and waiting for someone to bring it out. I ordered a salad with spinach, cranberries, almonds, with balsamic. It took 15 minutes for the salad to come out. It was good although it seemed like more toppings than actual salad. Dressing was very good. Service was very good. If I'm in the area again I would stop again for a different salad and give myself more time to look around. read more

A nice atmosphere and good location but, sadly, the Americano is insipid piss water. No flavour, boiling hot, and zero crema. read more

Perfect Blend - Bakeries Near Me - Delmar, New York

If it was possible to give them zero stars, I would. On the morning of 02/11/2020, my co-worker and I went in to "The Perfect Blend" to grab a few yummy pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Back at work, we had a co-worker waiting for her breakfast sandwich. Once we got all of our treats, we headed back to the office. As my co-worker ate her breakfast sandwich, which she was craving tremendously, she bit into it and found a ball of hair within her sandwich. We thought it was a herb at first, but no. It. Was. Hair. I called the establishment six times, left a voice mail, and no one has responded. You can see the photo of the hair in the sandwich below. This is unacceptable. I will never, ever give this place any of my money again. read more

Perfect Blend - Hair in sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Delmar, New York

Love this place because the vibe is hip, friendly and non-judgmental, the food is good, the service is great, the prices are reasonable and its mission to be a community gathering spot enormously benefits everyone in the town. I wish every town could have a hang out place like this, where people of all ages can find something to eat and are welcome to hand out. A few minor cons: while I am very grateful they offer gluten free options, their up charge is steep - ouch! Perhaps if they used LESS sugar in the gluten free baked goods they would cost less, taste better and be healthier. They are so sweet I can't eat them! These are minor complaints tho, and offered only to make a great place even more awesome. read more

Struggling through a long day of work, I decided to buy a coffee from perfect blend for my first ever cup of joe in beautiful Delmar, New York. And wow! What a local hole in the wall, the chalk writing really hit home for me. However, the cup of joe was as gentrified as the local community. Very light roast, didn't get the kick in the booty I needed. I will be back though, great location. read more

Where to begin, I had a very disturbing experience. First I wanted to donate $$ to the animal shelter where a local charity has set up little animal figurines there. 'Can I get change from the register?' To the woman behind the counter who looked absolutely miserable. 'What?!' Blank stare. I want to donate $$ to the animal shelter. 'You put the $$ in the box.' I couldn't believe it!! 'I know I put the $$ in the box, but I only have a twenty.' She begrudgingly does it. She just looked so miserable and had a lot of tattoos. This is just my opinion but I feel people that have a lot of tattoos don't like themselves very much & have major issues b/c it is a form of self mutilation. But I digress.. Basically, I ordered a simple BLT & took one bite & realized it was dry-there was no mayonnaise. Like any normal person would do- I went to the counter to ask for mayonnaise to at first they said- sure. Then I realized they were trying to put it on the sandwich- To which I said, 'Can I just have a side of it?' Then miserable tattoo woman said to another coworker, 'You take care of it!!' As if it was such an outrageous request!! Then they said they didn't have any mayonnaise all of a sudden?!!! At that point I had had enough & said I would just like my $$ back to which miserable tattoo woman spouted off some reason as to why they would not do that!! I was angry so I don't remember her ridiculous reason! Then I did lose my temper b/c the whole thing was so preposterous & they would not give me my $$ back!! They didn't have mayonnaise for a BLT & would not give me my $$ back??!! I called them hippy dippy- But there was no excuse for what happened next!! Miserable tattoo woman gathered a red headed co worker & they started shouting, 'Let's call the police!! Let's get her license plate number!!' You can't do that!!! At this point I was frightened & of course I was leaving! Then I couldn't believe what happened next! MTW & red head literally chased me out the door and started following me trying to corner me at my car!! I was so in shock I just ran the other way!!! I would have gone to the police but they seemed so mentally unhinged I was afraid they would make things up & they would have the business backing them up! You can't try to physically accost someone b/c they don't like your bland food!! Be very warned about the very mentally unstable people working there!! They should not be trying to physically accost people and should go see a therapist before they work in the community!!! I'm still traumatized by Perfect Blend more like PSYCHO BLEND!!! read more

I like most of the food here and the atmosphere is great if you don't go after school hrs (lots of kids everywhere). BUT it really bothers me and freaks me out that they just have loaves of "fresh" bread in baskets hanging on the wall completely uncovered RIGHT where people line up to order... brushing by the bread... hair touching the bread... sneezing.. coughing.. gross. Also the coffee/espresso drinks are no good sorry perfect blend. read more

Perfect Blend - Bakeries Near Me - Delmar, New York

Present economic circumstances beyond my control led me back to temporarily living back in my hometown of Delmar, NY. The saving grace of living here for me has been The Perfect Blend. This coffee shop located at one of the major traffic intersections of the town is the kind of place that Normal Rockwell would have painted had he lived here. I have been to a lot of coffee shops in a lot of cities and this one stands out in its ability to be both friendly while allowing the customers their privacy. Plus there is outside seating and adequate parking. The shop seems to be able to simultaneously cater to customers who want to have a conversation and customers who just want peace and quiet. Basics = their internet ALWAYS works. Coffee = Delicious and served fast. Plus a good variety. Food = I haven't really tried the food but the variety is astounding for such a small shop. There are a lot of gluten free and vegan options. Atmosphere = Perfect. The tables are the perfect height for typing on a laptop. There are a good combination of tables where one can sit to do real work, tables for relaxing, tables for chatting, nooks, outside tables. This really is the place where it's comfortable to sit for long hours working. Cleanliness = Also fantastic. I have seen the workers clean the tables and the whole place multiple times while sitting and working. In the age of big established coffee houses, this small business is a big win for a small town. I will continue to come back for years and years. As long as you're open, I'll be there, with my open laptop, working and imbibing caffeine. Keep up the great work! read more

Perfect Blend is FINALLY under new management, although this change has actually been in place for a while now. The previous type-A-personality owner sold the company, and the current owners (Dan and Brendan) have finally turned the place into the kind of coffee shop Bethlehem has always needed. Sincerely friendly service. The type of music you actually expect a coffee shop to be playing -- not 99.5, like your dentist always tunes in to. And do yourself a favor and try the chai latte. De-lish. read more

Seriously disappointed. I've been dying to try this place for years because I'm always on the lookout for a great coffee shop. Sad to say this isn't it, despite how cool the decor and everything is. We came here wanting coffee and breakfast only to find, after standing for 5min looking at their menu, that they stop serving breakfast at noon. Seriously not a single sign anywhere about that? So we settle on paninis and some regular coffees and both were completely bland, tasteless creations. $28 on 2 coffees and 2 sandwiches and I would've been happier at a diner. It's too bad. The place could be cool. Can't see returning though. read more

It seems like Everytime I come in they make everyone else's drinks before mine. And they're customer service is poor. They seem like they have no clue what they are doing. The inside is nice and the food and drinks are good, but the staff needs a little training or something.... I come back for the food and drinks and because it's near my house so it's convenient but I don't visit that often because of the service. read more

Perfect Blend - Bakeries Near Me - Delmar, New York

I've been given incorrect to-go orders before (and unfortunately not had the time or been in a position to correct the situation) on more than one occasion. It becomes increasingly difficult when you're a gluten-free customer and simply cannot eat the food you've been served. I've seen other reviewers raving about the friendliness of the staff but I've found this to be very hit-or-miss and that they're indifferent on a *good* day. If I have the time I take my business into Albany to other locally-owned coffee shops for more interaction with the staff, who are getting to know me after fewer visits. (Sad, because Perfect Blend is walking distance to my home.) read more

They have really good quesadillas and if you get the chance get the Oreo smoothie with chocolate sauce, it's the absolute best. Prices are a little high for me but it's worth it! read more

I like that these young hippies have been able to be successful in the business world. They offer a wonderful selection of baked goods - I have yet to be disappointed in anything that's come from their cooler. Their drinks are fine. I have no complaints, but I have no raves about them either. The biggest problem I have tends to depend on which demographic has taken over on any given day. Depending on the day, the cafe might be overrun with teenagers looking for a place to hang out, children and families attending a live performance, adults looking for a quiet cup of coffee or anything else that you might find in Delmar. The last time I was there, it was a healthy combination of all of it. My only real complaint with the Perfect Blend is a combination of limited space and live music. The cafe wants to be a music venue, but the layout and size just doesn't work. There's no good place for a band to set up, let alone space for the listeners to sit, dance, socialize, whatever. read more

Cute neighborhood coffee shop meets cafe meets bakery, right in the middle of town. Nice place to meet a friend and chat over coffee and a maybe have a bite to eat. The place is divided into two very separate rooms, front and back of the building. My mocha latte was outstanding- really. I had the grilled buffalo chicken salad which was quite good, too. My boyfriend comes here regularly and vouched for the delicious baked goods. The tiramisu cupcake was super tempting... But alas, I resisted. This time. I'd be happy to go back. read more

I love Perfect Blend (and so does my four year old, who calls it "The Muffin Place" and asks to go for a treat every day!) The coffee is so good, and the food/baked goods are delicious too! I will try every single thing on the menu, even if it takes years. read more

Very good def recommend it ! Lots of choices and great service! Scones are to die for ! read more

Perfect Blend - Yummy gingerbread scone!! Very good! Great people great coffee and I def recommended it! - Bakeries Near Me - Delmar, New York

Huge selection of baked goods. Nothing is labeled with price or description or even a name to indicate what it might be. People working here at 12 on a Tuesday have NO IDEA what the ingredients are for baked goods. Could not tell me if products are made with butter/vegetable oil/margerine etc. absolutely unacceptable in 2018 to not have SOMEONE on staff that knows what is IN your products. Pregnant lady with toddler in tow, and you just lost $20 in sales and a customer for life. read more

It's a great small town coffee shop. There's ample seating, lots of food and beverage options, and the service is always on point. They have Meadowbrook Dairy products, soy milk and almond milk. This is our most visited coffee shop in the Albany area. read more

Perfect Blend is a daily stop for me at breakfast. There's a full range of coffee drinks and homemade breads and pastries, all of which are excellent. There's also a full breakfast and lunch menu of sandwiches, salads, paninis, etc. The only cavils I've heard come from tea drinkers who complain that you can't get anything but bags. The baristas are all friendly and competent, but the production line could be better organized.The person who takes your order frequently has to make your drink as well, so things can get backed up at busy times. Ditto for the food--it's all good, but there's only one smallish grill and cooks sometimes have to be their own runners, so it can get backed up as well. read more

One of my favorite places to eat for the past couple of years, never had something here that I did not like. I recommend the mexi-cali salad or the southwest chix quesadilla! read more

Perfect Blend - Mexi-Cali Salad with Chicken & Avocado - Bakeries Near Me - Delmar, New York

According to yelp this place is closed on Sunday but I am here and it is open on a Sunday, till 2. They have a bunch of sandwiches on gluten-free bread. I got a cold brewed iced coffee that is fantastic and strong. Soy milk is available. Sandwiches were pretty good, I wish we had gotten here a little earlier, you can only get breakfast sandwiches until noon. The atmosphere is great, sort of like Panera bread/with Dave Matthews band fan decorations. Very clean. Next-door is a cake place where you can get gluten-free cupcakes. read more

Food is pretty good, but not good enough to be as expensive as it is. Plus the portions are incredibly small. Not to mention, they are charging people a $2 convenience fee to bring orders out to the car during a PANDEMIC where they're not allowed to let people inside. All for helping businesses during times of need, especially local ones. But don't make it out like you're going out of your way to help customers and charge them extra for it when in reality you're taking advantage of a global issue. read more

Stopped in for a iced coffee. Lots of choices. Got iced mocha. They have almond milk which is great as I don't drink regular milk. Service was fast and prices were cheap read more

The fact that they use an online ordering system that allows for an "online convenience charge", also shown in their system as a "pickup fee"--however minimal--is ridiculous. Will never order from this place again on sheer principle. Delivery fees are understandable; charging the customer for allowing them to make it easier for the restaurant to do its business, reach new potential clients, and eliminate time wasted in the cafe... unacceptable. read more

If your in the Delmar area, wether you live there or are traveling through, the perfect blend is always a wonderful place to stop and grab any kind of satisfying warm drink. Although the store is kind of in a very crowded place of Delmar, it's worth finding parking and going to. The inside is very nice and it has a great study environment - I've gone there multiple times in college and ordered a vanilla chai and wrote my anatomy essays. They have many different options to choose from and they even sell food too! They sell wraps and paninis and pastries and other bakery items. The staff is usually very nice and welcoming, usually employees are a younger range of age. So worth trying read more

Went in again the other day..service was so slow and extremely disorganized. You order and then sit, hopefully the person who is walking around w your order yelling your name finds you. If they even take your name. This place needs an organization system or someone to run the front of the house. Please get some order in the place. Also the staff is friendly but I shouldn't have to tell the guy behind the counter 3x what I asked for. What he repeated wasn't even close. read more

3.75 stars. I've been here a handful of times and really enjoy the space in the back of the cafe, where I'm either planted near a window that peaks out to the mini patio area or seated by the fireplace to absorb the warmth of the crackling fire through my skin. While the space itself is conducive to productivity, the noise level isn't, particularly if young children are hopping and running around the couches. I have no qualms with parents bringing their kids to the cafe (the cafe is for everyone to enjoy!) - I simply plug my earphones in and disappear into my own business - but at times it can be distracting. I've only ordered beverages and have yet to try the food. The hot coffee is a little too watered down for me, but there were no issues with strong acidity, which I tend to encounter at other cafes. The almond milk latte is superb and served at a perfect temperature (a nice steaming, hot temp!), which I really appreciate. I don't like lukewarm or medium warm beverages, especially on a cold and blustery day. Lastly, the cafe keeps their patrons warm, not only with the fireplace but with the heater. Other cafes tend to have their AC blasting away while patrons shiver in their jackets, but that's definitely not the case at Perfect Blend. read more

sat there for 20 min with no food or drink I ordered. terrible service and can't say how the food or coffee is. they took my name and my money, but I guess don't feel they need to provide me with anything I paid for. after 25 minutes they brought over a misshapen piece of cold foil, which I would imagine is my egg and cheese on a croissant, but no coffee. I waited 5 more minutes for a simple coffee and got nothing. I left the unopened foil on the table and walked out. I thank this establishment for stealing my money and giving me nothing but hunger and disappointment. this was truly a ridiculous and unprofessional experience, even more so considering there was 5 people working and ten customers. read more

They should really change their name to An Imperfect Blend...I really want to like their food. I eat on the go and have to be gluten free, so often this place is my only option. They are not quick, they often screw up the order because they don't listen and pay attention to what you are saying and they are ridiculously overpriced for bland food made on a griddle. I've had to walk out with something I didn't order because I didn't have another 20 minutes to wait while they scrape together a new order. Huge disappointment and it only gets worse. And this business about suggesting a 15% tip for crappy counter service is absurd...I'm not going to tip you when I have to get my food and bus my own table. And then there is the 75 cent convenience fee for submitting an order online...why am I being charged extra for helping to streamline your order flow. This is some highway robbery. Since they are the only game in Delmar, they can survive, if they were in any other town they'd be run out of business by now. The staff could use a training on customer service and friendliness as well. Two thumbs down. read more