I had an amazing breakfast Sammy (BC Eagle ?j and lovely pastries including butter croissants,…read morechocolate muffins, and a thick coffee cake that was yummy.

At the recommendation of a friend I wound up at Perfect Blend in Delmar for brunch on a recent…read moreSaturday. My guess is that 11am was prime time for this bakery-cafe. The place was packed. Many people seemed to be standing around the front counter waiting for take out orders. Despite the lines, both customers and staff seemed very nice. People stepped aside to make room for one another and did so with a smile. I never thought we'd find a seat in this crowded place but there was turnover. After putting in our orders, we sat down. A short time later, the kitchen staff emerged carrying our orders and calling my name. The coffee is good. A little on the strong side. I also ordered a $9 BC Eagle breakfast sandwich. It consisted of 2 eggs on a roll with a sausage patty, cheddar cheese, hash browns and hot sauce. Both the coffee and the sandwich were piping hot and hit the spot. The eatery is clean and cheerful. There are wood block table tops and outlets in the metal table columns where you can charge your devices. The front dining area is decorated with music posters. Some for Phish though most were Dave Matthews Band posters. Adding to the eclectic look of the place were the crazy overhead light fixtures made from kitchen tools including cheese graters and a flour sifter. The display cases are filled with tantalizing baked goods. There appears to be more seating in the rear but with the lines I knew I'd never make it that far. I'm not sure why Perfect Blend doesn't have better ratings on Yelp. The crowds would be an indication that it's a popular place. My friend and I really enjoyed our meal. Parking was easy, too. I parked on the street and there appears to be some parking behind the business. It's a bustling neighborhood eatery that serves up good food without breaking the bank. I'd be happy to come back for another meal.

Stopped in to this cafe/coffee shop while my girlfriend was shopping at the mall. The cafe was…read morespacious with lots of comfy chairs and couches to relax in. The selection of books was not extensive but, carefully curated (which I appreciate). The coffee was excellent. I had a decaf mocha latte. The barista took great care in putting together a great cup of coffee. He added a beautifully done artistic topping with the frothy milk. Definitely a nice respite from mall activity.

Made plans last weekend with a friend to meet up for coffee as this place listed as being dog…read morefriendly. Unfortunately there were signs on all doors that only service animals were allowed in the cafe. We sat in the mall food court and took turns going in to order. The staff were nice enough to bring our food and drinks out to us but seating wasn't the best. Inside they had a range of different seating options while outside was metal cafe tables and chairs.

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.

So excited to finally try out Scotia Sweets! The building…read moreis so modern and eye catching from the road. I love that their bakery case is the first thing that greets you when you walk in. I visited on a weekday afternoon and knew that there wouldn't be a ton of options as compared to going first thing in the morning. The cashier greeted me immediately and let me know that the chocolate chip cookies had just come out of the oven so getting one of those was a no brainer. In addition to the cookie, I got the pumpkin cake with cream cheese icing and the protein edible chocolate chip cookie dough. Everything was delicious but I would absolutely drive across town for that chocolate chip cookie. It was perfection! Perfectly crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. The protein edible cookie dough is a delicious, low carb treat that I really enjoyed and the pumpkin cake was perfect for the changing seasons. I've heard fantastic things about their coffee drinks too so I need to return to try one of those. They also change their offerings monthly so there's always something new to return for. Scotia Sweets is such a welcome addition to the Capital Region bakery scene!

We really wanted to like this place. After many failed attempts because they sell out so fast, we…read morewere finally able to try their cinnamon rolls. We got one regular and one birthday cake. The birthday cake roll was amazing and delicious--soft, moist, and exactly how a cinnamon roll should taste! Unfortunately, the regular cinnamon roll wasn't the same. It was dry and flaky; you could tell the difference just by looking at it. It makes me wonder how I could notice the dryness immediately, yet the people who made and served it didn't. They've been making so many of these since they opened, it's hard to believe they didn't notice. Based on this experience, we would not recommend this place. First impressions are everything, especially when you are a new business.

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.

I finally checked out Cafe 66 on a weekday and was pleasantly surprised with how pretty the space…read moreis and their offerings! The hospitality group that owns Jack's Oyster House, Albany's oldest restaurant, owns the cafe and makes the desserts for the restaurant out of this cafe. Not only do they have desserts but they also have sandwiches, salads, breakfast options, pastries, coffee, tea and more. You can also order cakes for a special occasion, which is pretty cool. As soon as you walk in, there's a large grab and go pastry station with sweet and savory offerings. I was only in the mood for caffeine at the time of my visit, so I got a large Americano with a little almond flavoring and oat milk. I was shocked that they did not charge extra for the syrup or alternative milk. That was certainly impressive in this day and age. Their cup is also much more substantial than your average to-go plastic coffee cup. It's more like a thicker cup that's typically used for boba tea. There was a decent crowd when I visited at lunchtime and I was impressed with how much seating there is both surrounding the grab and go pastry station and on their upper level. It would be a great place to dine with someone or sit solo. Super impressed with my first visit and looking forward to trying their food items. Definitely a nice addition to State Street!

A little bit of a wait around the 1:00 hour, but it was worth it. I stopped in for a dessert and…read moredecided on one of their lemon cookies. Very nice inside too and delicious!

Bright, clean, modern, and nice inside. Felt comfortably familiar to the Uncommon brand. Also on…read morebrand was the reasonable pricing and efficient service. (Seriously, why would anyone ever go to Dunkin if you have an Uncommon nearby.) I wish the bagels were labeled on the shelf, it felt odd that I had to guess what flavors were available and ask if there were any seasonal varieties. I opted for the seasonal apple cinnamon, which I expected to be like a cinnamon rasin but was more along the lines of a cinnamon sugar - crunch but with apple. It was good but a bit more sugary & sweet than I wanted.

The newest location of uncommon grounds in Delmar, New York:…read more The staff is good attentive and quick. The food is reasonably priced and good. They recreated the look and feel of the other stores which is comfortable. Lots of booths and tables. A nice seating area in the middle with a low table and chairs. This is a frequent haunt of mine when I drive into the office.

My first visit here was shaky and I wasn't sure if i'd would return back. I wasn't greeted upon…read moreentering nor was I greeted when ready to put in my order. The lady just acted like I didn't existed/stared awkwardly....and I was the only customer who entered the building and waited at the cash wrap for a while, so it was weird to receive that gesture. After informing the lady that I would like to order, I ordered the dolce and banana with coconut milk and the PB&J biscuit sandwich. The wait time was about 10 mins and I went on a Saturday morning. The foot traffic started to pick up after I submitted my order. As a pointer, I'd recommend visiting them when they first open as a few menu items tend to sell out quick. Now less talk about the order...the dolce and banana with coconut milk was good. However, I do feel like the cup sizes are too small for the price. The PB&J biscuit sandwich was good! I did wish they had vegan pastry options, but for their fall menu they finally introduced one: the vegan pumpkin muffin. The vegan pumpkin muffin is solely the reason why I returned back after experiencing my first visit. My second visit was way better than the first. I was greeted upon entering and the only customer who entered the building at the time. The lady took my order right away and even made some suggestions. I ordered the wild berry matcha with coconut milk. She noticed that I took the vegan route for my drink and even recommended me to try the new vegan pumpkin muffin. I told her that's exactly why I'm here, so I ordered that as well. In addition, I wanted to order the roasted broccolini sandwich, but I was informed that it's not available until the 11am hour, but no worries i'll be back for that! The wait time was about 10 mins and the service was a heck of a lot better the last visit. I did see some new faces this time around and they were so attentive. I really appreciated the service. Now let's talk about the order...the wild berry matcha with coconut milk: delicious! Definitely would recommend ordering that drink. However, the vegan pumpkin muffin!?! DELICIOUS!!!!! 10/10. From the fresh roasted pumpkin seeds, to the crisp from the top layer of the muffin, down to the bottom of the scraps left on the muffin wrapper. I mean, it was that delicious. I'd never expected it. Oh honey, I was not familiar with your vegan game. Not sure who makes the vegan pumpkin muffins, but keep bringing them in. Also, PLEASE introduce more vegan options. Especially, on the pastry side of things. Maybe, a vegan sweet potato and pumpkin cheesecake, muffin and or cookie?! Please consider it. Thank you for the service!

Oh honey is new, very new ..so I'm giving them grace. First, it's expensive. The first prompt at…read morecheck out is set to 22% so be cognizant of that and adjust it accordingly. Upon entry there was a mass of people and no direction from staff that there was no wait to order. There was no greeting and no acknowledgment. The space is cute but decor seemed unfinished. I waited 37 minutes for one drink. Instead of first in and first out, I literally watched baristas greeting friends and family and making their drinks first as already paid customers stood by and waited. Not cool! Also, training shouldn't take place on opening day. Baristas shouldn't have to scramble asking how much ice they need to use or who knows how to make matcha when the cups are 30 high and there are 60 people waiting. No joke, they had cups lined up and instead of working together striping cups with syrup while shots were pulled, 3 would stand there while the fourth made one drink. It was an allergy to efficiency. The last straw for me was watching a person who ordered a red eye get handed their espresso and told to assemble their drink at the drip coffee station around the corner which on a side note is low enough for a child to access. You should never pay to make your own drink. I think in time they can learn not to trip on each other and learn how much ice a cup takes without asking but basic customer service should be on point from the get go. The lack of almond milk is a personal deal breaker for me especially since they seemingly offer every other kind of milk. Kudos for the in house syrups and the drink that I did get was good, just not $8 plus tip good.