The nicest people ever! I needed some help with a gift and they went above and beyond explaining…read moredifferent options and teas to me. I am so impressed I can't wait to visit again. Th gift items I purchased are awesome and on top of that I decided to try a drink while visiting. Let me tell you it was life changing - crème brûlée cheese tea (I hope I'm saying that right). The cold foam was cheese and the tea latte type drink was perfection. I want to drive back and get another right now!

Cute little cafe in Albany that serves a wide variety of teas with fast, friendly and efficient…read moreservice.

After reading many reviews for Villa Italia, I decided to call in an order for a tiramisu cake…read more Wowza, everything that I have heard about this historic family owned bakery is spot on! I cannot rave enough about the quaint establishment and how friendly and helpful they are. My tiramisu birthday cake order was amazing and they nailed it. It was beyond delicious and very nice looking as well. On this trip, I also went a little overboard with pastries as it is all so irresistible. No regrets and I will be back soon! Check out my pictures that I took. Honestly you have to stop in and taste for yourself!! !!

A friend turned us on to italian pastries from this shop. Took my son out to Albany to catch a…read moreflight and had time to kill before heading home and decided some pastries would be a nice little treat after a stressful day of flight cancellations and delays. The pastries did not disappoint as they were as good as the ones we had several months ago that my friend brought back. This is a quaint quintessential Italian bakery with cases filled with goodies. Staff were helpful and kind and provided some great recommendations.

I found my new favorite dessert place in the Capital Region!…read more If you have a sweet tooth, you must get to Raha Sweets ASAP. They have some incredible mouthwatering concoctions. Everything from mini pancakes to crepes, waffles and dessert "sushi" - cut up rolled crepes with your favorite filling, dessert cups and more. They have Nutella, Kinder chocolate, Biscoff cookie butter, white, milk and dark chocolate, and an assortment of candies and cereals as toppings. I tried the Biscoff dessert sushi and the viral Dubai strawberry cup. Both were absolutely incredible! Everything was made fresh in front of you and the owners were so kind. The shop is beautifully decorated and is a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy your treats. Parking is on-street only. Do yourself a favor and GO!!

What another amazing sweets shop. Great lookin as well as delicious desserts. I've been there twice…read moreand trying so many delicious things. Its a great addition to the community and keeping the prices reasonable is great so I'm hoping it will thrive. The business manager, who opens these types of business's with the same concept was here for the opening for a couple of weeks, helping out and he was great at showing us the different offerings. I enjoyed a Dubai cup (smaller cup) , Dubai milkshake, Dubai chocolate, strawberry....white chocolate cheesecake thats to die for so very creamy. I must say the milkshake was amazing but everything is so very good. Everything we tried was scrumptious. I definitely will make a stop in many more times and mostly if passing by Albany.

This is chocolate! Major candy companies don't even use cocoa anymore, they use preservatives and…read moreingredients we can't pronounce... and the taste shows it. This is what chocolate should be. So delicious, cute litter store with an awesome variety

My family and I have been loyal customers of Krause's Homemade Candy for many years. We've bought…read morechocolates for ourselves, holidays, and gifts, and visiting Krause's has always been a tradition whenever I returned to New York after living in Florida. In fact, it was the very first stop my husband and I made because I couldn't wait to enjoy my favorite chocolates again. Unfortunately, this visit was incredibly disappointing. The first thing I noticed was the new logo and packaging. While I know businesses evolve, the new design loses the classic, elegant feel that made Krause's so special and instead looks much more generic. More importantly, the chocolates themselves are not the same. Many of the pieces are noticeably smaller than they used to be, and the chocolate tastes different. Several pieces even had bloom, which affected both their appearance and texture. I purchased a variety of chocolates, including individual pieces from the display case, chocolate bars, and peppermint patties, and every product seemed to reflect a decline in quality. To make matters worse, many of my longtime favorite pieces were no longer available. I've happily recommended Krause's for years because it consistently offered some of the best homemade chocolates in the Capital Region. This time, however, I left feeling disappointed and honestly saddened. I truly hope the owners will consider returning to the quality, recipes, and traditions that built Krause's outstanding reputation, because many longtime customers remember how exceptional their chocolates used to be.

Mallozzi's , on Curry Road, is a wonderful place to eat! I Love the food ! Big Portions are also…read moregiven. The Desserts are amazing! I am SO full so I do take my dessert home with me The Eddys is a fun place to go to. I go on Tuesdays. The people there are wonderful !

I attended a wedding there few yrs ago! EVERY Thing Was…read moreTop-Notch!!! They have been around 4 a very Long time! IF they were doing poorly as far as ratings go...they may have closed ny now BUT STILL OPEN & have kept Ip their great consistency the whole Time! BRAVO TO U! Nothing But 5 STARS!!!

Great service, great ambience, next to a church building, keeping an older building alive in 518…read morearea. It was not very easy to find, but we kept going into the centre and found signs. Great customer service, they take your order and make it right away. I had wished they would have small snacks(not sweet) to go with coffee or tea. They probably added that by now. I went when they had just opened. The best way to set themselves apart from main coffee shops, would be introducing natural stuff as compared to flavors etc. Overall great vibe, for meetings, group gatherings and small quick dates. I would return soon to check it out.

First this place is awesome and I definitely recommend it. I ordered the strawberry matcha and it…read morewas good. The staff is very friendly and my drink was good. I also got a croissant which was also good. The place is pretty and I would come back. The place is friendly and has a welcoming atmosphere.

A friend and I stopped in for a chai and instead found a wonderfully unique store with all sorts of…read moreinteresting things to look at (and buy!) in addition to chai. This store recently opened up (in December 2021) and seems to be one of the first of a slew of stores opening up in Kinderhook that seem to cater to folks coming in from out of town, making Kinderhook a great little place to shmy around. As for interesting things to look at, there seems to be a bit of everything: some body products, some jarred food products (like sauces), kitchen implements, stationary, kids toys and activities, some candy (both some international selections and domestic selections), matcha sets, candles, local flours/grains, seriously all sorts of stuff. My friend and I only had chai, and it was pretty dang good. It's clear that the owners are really care and are thoughtful about the products they carry, so I would trust that you're gonna get some quality items there either for yourself or as a gift. Note: I went on a Sunday, but the website says they're closed Sundays so, I'm not really sure what the hours are.

What a clean place to shop! It offers a varied assortment of candies and other sundries from the…read moreUK, USA & other places plus a large variety of drinks and pastries. Clean bathroom, too. Two staff were there: one was sweet and helpful while the other one was not so much. I'd return for the tasty drink and aesthetic, though. I appreciate the need to keep it 'just so.'

Where do I start for this new amazing business?! My daughter and I both grabbed iced lattes with…read moreoat milk, mmmm so smooth and so tasty! The downstairs is nice and roomy with plenty of seating and seating outside! I didn't try food this visit, but will next time for sure. The upstairs is the market part with all local vendors, mostly all handmade! You will be in awe as you turn around the corner from the staircase. I couldn't upload all the pictures I took from all the items available. There is definitely something for everyone and you can always start your holiday shopping now This place is very easy to find, plenty of parking space and there is a wheelchair accessible ramp for the main downstairs area. I'll definitely be returning with my son that uses a power wheelchair for mobility. Oh and the WiFi actually works! So happy to have this place showcasing local people and their talents.

Cute rustic place with great service. Drinks tasted great and the food selection was plentiful…read more Cute local shopping upstairs. Prices weren't bad & I got a pack of 6 tea light candles for $5.