If you love books and coffee, this is your place!! Very warm and welcoming coffee shop. They also…read morecarry food from another local business ppang bakery. This is a great place to meet and catch up with friends or take your coffee to go and walk around the park down the street.

My boyfriend and I came in earlier today and everything from the service to the drinks was amazing…read more Our server (whose name I didn't catch, my apologies) was so kind and sweet. She even gave us good input for what to order since it was our first time in there and she had so much patience as well. I ordered a vanilla matcha and matcha isn't something I enjoyed my first time trying it however, it was just the perfect amount of sweetness and didn't taste too grassy like other places. My boyfriend ordered a mocha iced coffee and cinnamon bun, usually he gets cream and sugar as well however she kindly informed us that the syrups itself was sweet enough and he didn't need it to which she was absolutely right. The cinnamon bun was delicious as well :))) This place was so cozy and cute, definitely would recommend if you're looking for a small place to enjoy good coffee and pastries. I don't know what it was but the coffee here was just perfect! I'm glad I found this place and I surely will be returning next time I'm in the area. They had lots of good books and vintage stuff as well. 5/5 most def!

Great coffee fabulous flavor great on the tongue really yummy mouth watering deliciousnessread more

The coffee is delicious. The service was not bad. They did what they said they were gonna do.read more

Great coffee and pastries, great service, and a decent seating area for size of the space! There's…read morea back entrance in case you can't get in the front, speaking from experience lol

I've been to Graham's on central, and needed to try this one. It's so cute and decorated just like…read morethe original Grahams, but has shorter opening hours. I got my usual butterfly pea tea and it didn't disappoint. Plus, Ray is super nice and always remembers my name and drink. Great service with a smile.

Phenomenal customer service. Creativity in their menu. Delicious coffee and bites to eat. Beautiful…read moreseating area. Not enough nice things to say.

Nice coffee spot. I tried a blueberry smoothie & enjoyed it. They have lots of pastries available…read morefor purchase. Minimal inside seating & small private lot parking out front. Service was nice, restroom was clean.

A new coffee shop opened recently on Union St. in Schenectady. I stopped by this morning after…read morehearing a rave review from a neighbor, and it managed to exceed the expectations I had formed. Prices are average and not high for the quality. It is located in a community setting on a section of Union Street below Union College. I ordered a fall special beverage -- Pumpkin Spice Horchata Cold Brew $6.75 with Almond Milk It is a "Signature blend cold brew, ps, horchata, choice of milk, cold foam, dash of pumpkin spice (iced)" The weather is still warm enough to enjoy a cold brew! The sweets available looked great, so it was hard to select. I chose a Blueberry Scone for myself and a Danish for my husband. The scone was crumbly, buttery tasting, and full of blueberries. The Danish was flaky and so freshly made. Both delicious treats were packaged nicely for takeout. Service is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The owner was present and gracious. The menu will change with the seasons. Nice tables. Creative decor. Easy to read menu was posted. Sweets are visible in a glass case. At 518 Coffee Bar, customers can enjoy a cozy atmosphere to catch up/visit over a handcrafted quality beverage.

I stopped in recently and was really looking forward to it. However, I won't be going back, no…read morepastries and it was 9:30 in the morning, cappuccino was subpar, and service was poor. I ordered, gave the person a $10 and they preceded to take the change ($5.00) and place it in the tip jar, I had already left a tip so I asked for the $5 back after telling her I already left a tip. The young woman literally rolled her eyes at me and walked away after giving it back. I'm looking for a happy place where staff are welcoming, not acting like it's the last place they want to be or thinking they deserve a $5 tip for having an attitude.

Best. Donuts. Ever…read more My grandmother brought us here since we were little for sandwiches and to look around. She loves all the little things in there. Anyway, we only decided to come here for donuts because we were visiting and my mother in law said the gazette said they were voted best cider donuts in the area. We actually planned on lakeside and bowman's. So we tried all three. And I'm glad she suggested it because they are by far the best. The people were right. They are not dense like the others and much tastier. The sugar is different too or it at least just tastes that way for another reason. My only complaint is that I had to run back out to car for physical card because they don't yet accept Apple Pay. I know right

So their cider donuts are delicious but while others give you a half dozen Fo'Castle only gives you…read morefive, why?? And they are higher in price.

what a great place with a cool vibe. obviously great coffee choices but their sandwiches were very…read moreunique. fresh highly recommend this has a lunch spot. if weather permits sitting outside is great. staff is very friendly when ordering.

This is one of my favorite breakfast places. The food is delicious and simple. It's affordable…read more The coffee is hot and keeps on coming. Our server was wonderful and personable. The restaurant is showing wear and tear that is evident in the booth seats, the chipped flooring and the older bathrooms, but it adds to the charm. It is still incredibly clean.

I love this places coffee. They dont overdo the flavors and they make the flavors so they dont…read moretaste like chemicals. Their breakfast foods are all good too. Big fan of the pastries they make themselves. The staff is super nice and the lady that owns it is absolutely wonderful. 10/10 would recommend.

Storied is such a local gem! I've been a customer of theirs since their original scotia location…read moreand it has always been wonderful! Their coffee is delicious and they offer some great pastries, as well. Everyone that works there is friendly and takes the time to ask you your name, which is such a small thing that makes for a more personal experience. Highly recommend stopping in next time you're at the Schenectady green market or in the neighborhood!

Great drinks and a wonderful atmosphere while visiting nationally touring expos and events like…read morelocal minor league basketball.

The Armory definitely gets a thumbs up for ambiance, as it's a pretty unique location -- a set of…read morerooms upstairs in the old Armory. There's a variety of seating (including some cool very tall-backed chairs), which is a nice change of pace. There's a small menu, drinks, and coffee/sweets. The service is super cheery and prompt. The food is a bit middle of the road and humdrum, and our "hot" beverages were tepid at best. I recommend getting a drink over getting coffee, all things being equal. We'll see if it survives the closing of the Van Gogh Experience, but it's easy to see how with the right management, and maybe a slightly gussied up menu, this could become a destination and not just a stop-off.

One of my favorite spots to buy tea! The selections are endless and delicious. The owner is…read morewonderful she all's you through each of the selections you are interested and makes wonderful recommendations. I love the back stories on how she decided to start the business and the process for creating each tea. She also has lovely items you can buy to gift- tea cups all types, tea pots, infusers, spoons, bags, napkins etc. You can also order online. Her Nite Cap tea is my favorite! If you are a fan of loose leaf tea you should definitely check them out!

This is a really nice tea shop in a small commercial area in Clifton Park. My wife (who is the real…read moretea expert in the family) and I stopped in as part of a Yelp event but left with more than we bargained for! I don't claim to be a tea expert... it is more of a novel-tea for me... but I enjoyed coming here and talking with their knowledgeable staff. Their certainly have a passion for their tea! There are lots of teas in the store... at least several dozen blends behind the counter and more in other areas... and they will make whatever you want if you provide a recipe. I lean towards fruitier or spicier teas and found a couple that were interesting enough to purchase and bring home. Because more of their teas are served loose, it isn't as simple as dunking a pouch with a string in a mug of hot water. But fear not, they have lots of various tea brewing accessories along the walls of their small shop area as well as some other interesting curiosities.