vibes are immaculate, drinks to die for, chill and soft spoken staff, and the food is presented so beautifully. a great stop for a quick bite and a delicious caffeine pick up. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - avocado pumpkin seed toast, dirty chai lattee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

I could have worked here all day. I love the relaxed decor with plants everywhere. My almond croissant was very good. My chai with almond milk was a bit too watery for me, but it tasted fine. I loom forward to returning and tasting their coffee. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Just a beautiful environment to work on a project. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Busy little shop. Picked up some coffee and a bagel my first morning in Albany. The shop is busy. Staff - eh. Not so kind. Probably with being busy. When my bagel was ready they never called my number. I literally heard and observed them call every other customer. It was odd. I was just waiting at the counter and the gentleman never said my number or looked my direction. I just guessed and went to check the number on the bag after a few minutes. When I come back I'll not go here again but try another coffee shop. read more

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It's a boutique-looking coffee shop with modern and sleek interior design and good coffee. It's quite the popular place, so be prepared to wait in line. They don't take names so be prepared to listen for your order. The latte I ordered was good, tasted clean, and I spent a good amount of time at the shop doing some work so it's a lovely place for getting things done. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Great vibes, great coffee, and a welcoming space--Stacks is Albany's go-to café. Grab a cup next time you're downtown. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Iced Red Eye. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

I love the Stacks on Lark space and the Stacks on Broadway is also just as nice! The space is definitely larger and great for doing work and studying! It definitely gets busier than the one on Lark so I'd recommend getting a seat earlier if you're planning on doing work there. It also does get a little cold with the door opening in the winter as well. But overall it's a really nice and open space, the Stacks coffees and specialty seasonal drinks are also as great as always. My friends also really enjoyed their almond croissant and chocolate croissant. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Apple of my Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Staff is excellent. However $8.50 for an egg and cheese...that's mediocre food for a luxury price absolutely not worth it. I used to get an Egg and cheese in the city for half the price. Ambiance is ok, bit of a dirty rustic vibe kinda like it's been sitting for years then one day decided to wipe off the dust that was left for so long and then put polyurethane on everything so easier to clean off but it's not dirty inside it's pretty. Just the food pricing doesn't match. $8.50 for an egg and cheese...haha read more

Oooh new menu yummy food options! Best latte in Albany!!! Wonderful service by Taylor & Zack today & of course they have an amazing leader Sue! See y'all next week! ;) read more

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Small little coffee shop serving up some great breakfast sandwiches and of course coffee. I got a Large Chai Latte ($4.50). For sure cheaper and Starbucks and tastier too. I also ordered The Jerry ($10.50) which consisted of smoked salmon spread with baby kale and pickled onions. I got it on a croissant and this was delicious. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - The Jerry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Best local coffee shop! Marina and Sophie are my favorite baristas, but they're all excellent. Great location with beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows. Highly recommend! read more

This is the only coffee shop in Albany where people can sit and have a drink peacefully. I experienced good service and a great attitude from the barista who was helpful and efficient even while the shop was pretty busy. More businesses in Albany should open their doors to welcome the public and new visitors. This coffee shop rocks! read more

So great to find the hospitality of the southern charm I'm used to. This place is so cool, they make a great espresso, just the way I like it. They had strawberry rhubarb croissants when you warm it up it gives that great feeling of homemade pie I knew as a kid. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - So good the espresso melted away in my mouth. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Great food pasties Great service this Girl is all by herself it'd a pretty busy place, but all the time she's sweet. Great ambiance Totally highly recommend read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

This place is great! The price, the espresso, the ambiance, the food, the service. Everything was very good. I drove across this place and randomly found it and decided to give it a try. I was in need of a strong coffee and this place hit the spot! The prices are very affordable! I will definitely be back again in the future to try other items read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - a bagel on a plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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Great place to hang out and study or get work done. I will say it is cold in the store during winter so bring a jacket. The place is very vibey and cute. I recommend the bagel sandwiches and the sapsucker latte was good but kinda salty towards the bottom. read more

Best Maple Cappuccino ever. I got a breakfast sandwich today, the egg was the frozen kind. I guess all these places will only serve, frozen eggs read more

Coffee was good. Pastries were pretty average - if that. Deal breaker was staff. Was there first thing on a Saturday. Only one other customer so can't, like other reviewers, dismiss the attitudes to understaffing or too many customers. Didn't order anything special - black coffee and displayed pastries. From start to finish the staff acted like it was an imposition to engage with us. Pick another place. read more

I get that regulars keep a business alive, but it feels off when seven regulars who ordered after me all get their lattes before mine was even started. Unless you know the staff or have 15-20 minutes to spare, would not recommend. read more

They have very good quality coffee. I am someone who likes to eat delicious pastry with coffee and their pastry options were very poor. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - two cups of coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Can't miss spot for a great cafe latte and a croissant, combined with fantastic service and unbeatable atmosphere.

It's a great place if you have time, such as studying or just hanging out. Very nice ambiance. However, coming here on lunch breaks is not recommended. It's a bit understaffed, long wait, and the bagels are subpar. Drinks are great, however, so I would just stick with that. read more

Good coffee and well made drink. Not top notch, but may very well be the best of Albany. I had a cortado with their house espresso, which seemed like a great blend, even if not the perfect roast. It had good acidity and a red berry flavor that was lighter roast than I expected based in the tasting notes. Milk texture was decent. Staff was nice and the store was comfortable. Prices were fair. read more

This coffee shop has the best lighting with floor to ceiling windows. I love doing my work in there! My go to order is an iced chai and a ham an cheese croissant, but you really can't go wrong. And if you're there on Wednesday you have to try the pizza! read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Chocolate chip cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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I'm not sure I am snobby enough about my coffee to fully appreciate Stacks, but we still went there twice on a recent Albany visit! The interior has lovely minimalist vibes. Drinks menu is heavy on the espresso and coffee, but also had a nice team selection. Pastries were substantially better than what I expected -- super tasty! Iced coffee was smooth and satisfying. Limited outdoor seating, but it's there! read more

Found myself constantly going here to get work done, before I realized they not only have great food, but SO many locations. Did I mention how good the truffles are? read more

I was in Albany for a wedding and found this gem on a morning walk. The oat milk latte was probably the most delicious coffee I've ever tasted. We also ordered some pastries and bagel sandwiches which were also delicious. Beautiful interior as well. I loved the plant wall. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Plant wall below the tables - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

I used to really like it here but lately it's really gone downhill. The lattes were bomb but now when I go it's always served luke warm. Really only pleasant to drink for a few minutes before it's basically room temperature. My last few visits ended in pouring my latte over ice to at least make it decent to keep drinking. The food is also trying a bit hard. Since covid "ended" they have a whole slew of breakfast items. Maybe a bit to much because the last 2 ham and cheese croissants were super cold in the middle. Like a not fully cooked hot pocket. Not pleasant to eat. Sure this place is popular and has decent coffee but if you get there and it's packed trust me the juice is not worth the squeeze. read more

Love this place! Beautiful interior, quiet and relaxing atmosphere; the ideal place for studying or getting some work done. The staff is so friendly and offers great recommendations. The latte was one of the best I've ever had. Stop here while you're in Albany for your caffeine fix! read more

Excellent coffee, food looks interesting too. Great service with sparkling water on the side. As good a cappuccino as I've had anywhere including Great stuff!! read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Stacks is great! Super cool and friendly chickies working in here and they'll answer any questions you have about any of their items. Nice vibe inside and a great location for people watching downtown. Prices are completely fair and the quality of drinks prepared is top shelf. They know what they're doing here. My latte had some nice art as well, though next time I'll ask them to steam the milk longer for an even hotter product. Their service trays with included glass of water is indeed a classy touch. WiFi is strong and free here, just like 'merica! I'd revisit this Stacks location anytime I had my full on coffee jones. read more

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Thoughtful staff and yummy coffee. It was not too crowded or too empty when I went. I got to sit and enjoy the peace before heading to my busy day. read more

The sausage egg and cheese bagels and iced vanilla lattes were delicious! The ambience is great, full of bustle, and aesthetic. The only reason I am not giving a 5 is because of how a staff member handled a situation. We had ordered 2 lattes and I think there were mix ups with people in front of us (we think they took wrong drinks), so we ended up not getting one. The staff member at the register was awesome and put in for another to be made, they were very polite. But then person making the drinks made a snarky comment about how they made a bunch and pushed them out. They could have easily said nothing or just said they'd make another. I also work in customer service so I understand when things get busy it can be stressful but to make a comment insinuating it was our fault is not professional. We were polite when informing the person on the register, so no snarky comment was needed. read more

Had the matcha latte and egg and cheese breakfast bagel. Breakfast bagel was good, but the matcha was the worst I've had (no matcha flavor, and had clumpy texture that tasted like rubber). Employees were not super friendly either. Would probably not come back here but a decent food and a good atmosphere to study. read more

Meet the new Stacks. Not quite like the old Stacks. I love the layout of the new place, and I love, love, love all the natural light. I'm also thrilled that the espresso machine is positioned in such a way that customers can see their shots being pulled. Much like at the original location, this shop brews a house espresso blend and something from a guest roaster. On my last visit I had a shot of a single origin Ethiopian coffee. Surely, in time, this location will rise to five stars. But when opening a new shop, you need to bring on new people, and those new people take time to master the craft. Espresso mastery makes a five star coffee shop. And this location has all the tools required to get there. That said, even in its current state, this is one of the top few coffee shops in the region. So if Broadway is more convenient for you than Lark Street, you now have no excuse to drink crappy coffee or lousy lattes. Better than the chains. Better than most independents. Stacks Espresso is the legit real deal. I'm looking forward to giving them that fifth star very soon. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Cortado and seltzer. The spill around the base was totally my fault. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Still the best sit down latte in the region. No longer makes my breakfast list, maybe when flatbread menu returns. Today options for non meat eater is limited. I appreciate having a staff that feels part of our community. More non bacon brunch options would be great. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in the Capital Region. Their coffee roast flavor is bold, rich, and really smooth. It's one of the few coffees that I can drink and enjoy without milk or sugar. I'm not a coffee connoisseur, but I know the other place that I can do the same (i.e. coffee straight up) is in Portland, OR. The ambiance of Stacks in downtown Albany is laid back and relaxing. It's definitely a spot I can enjoy some good coffee while reading a book or spending a late morning with my spouse. A place with good ambiance, great coffee, and good wifi makes this a haven for any avid reader, aspiring writer, or person that enjoys plain old good company. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Iced maple latte and almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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I work downtown and love Stacks! Coffee A+ and little treats. I tell anyone new to Albany, go to Stacks! You won't regret it. Employees are so welcoming! read more

Went in for Coffee University! Spent an hour listening to Dan talk about types of coffee, tasting notes per region, not per roast, and tasting 5 different methods for brewing. Pour over, Pour over ice, aeropress, siphon and espresso. The class is only $10 and was full of information. I'm hoping they do more in depth ones in the future as they alluded they would. read more

Stacks Espresso Bar - Full spectrum of coffee university for heart roasters coffee. Pour over hot and iced, aeropress, espresso, siphon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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This place should be the standard of what a coffee place should be. Great ambience and food/drinks. I usually order the Alice which is eggs, cheese on plain bagel and it's delicious. I get it with a latte. I like how they hired professional, kind, friendly and knowledgeable staff. I remember coming in on a rainy day and the ambiance was great! the soft jazz café music playing in the background was so calming and serene. I hope this place stays as is since Albany doesn't have many coffee shops and the only one self proclaimed coffee shop(Professor Java's) has stale unfresh food and staff who everyone complained about were rude. This Stacks is much needed. I used to go to the one in Lark street when I visited Albany but it was cramped and too many dogs were roaming about. This place on Albany-Shaker is stratefically placed and I hope they continue to have a lot of business. These people who work here are artisans, which means they know what they're doing. read more

Stopped in to Stacks while on a road trip and was quite pleased. The food and drinks were top notch and the atmosphere was great. Perfect place to grab a quick coffee while waiting for your EV to charge down the street! read more