My wife and I were in the area with our older daughter and wanted coffee. I found Java Cafe on Yelp…read moreand knew I wanted to try the Kurdish latte. The cafe is clean and bright, with comfortable seating at a solid amount of tables. The woman working behind the counter was friendly and professional. My wife and daughter had traditional lattes and I really enjoyed the Kurdish latte. It had nice flavors, not something I usually go for in coffee. (I typically drink it black but made an exception for the traditional Kurdish version) My daughter enjoyed a chocolate croissant and I enjoyed a dill/cheese pogaca, beautiful dill flavor! I would gladly return!

Nice spot for a coffee near Washington Park! I stopped in…read moreon a weeknight as I'm one of the few people who drink caffeine in the evening and was looking for a coffee shop that was open later. They close at 7pm on weeknights, which is great. I love how beautiful the cafe is. There are tons of tables and good wifi too. I ordered an iced mocha, which was great, and the barista was helpful and friendly. I do wish they had a specialty coffee latte and some more dessert options. There were several savory pastries available when I went and I was having a major sweet tooth moment but thankfully the iced mocha hit the spot!

A friend told me they have great beverages, engaging service. a generous rewards program, and lots…read moreof promos. So I came for something hot and something cold. The menu is extensive because it includes so many combinations. It even includes energy drinks. I immediately noted that prices are certainly better than Starbucks. The options for coffees and teas are greater than at Starbucks or Dunkin'. I decided on-- Hot: The Cappuccino was prepared nicely and tasted like those made at restaurants. Cold: The Georgia Peach Tea was incredibly flavorful. Five Stars for these drinks. Drive thru was quick and convenient. The staff is helpful and patient as you decide on your order. I will return to try more beverages if I am in mood for more than my boring Go To Dunkin' Decaf Coffee. They advertise-- "7 Brew Coffee differentiates itself through a high-speed, drive-thru-only model focusing on extreme customization, offering over 20,000 combinations of coffee, energy drinks, and teas. Key differences include personalized service from "Brewistas," a focus on sweet, dessert-like drinks, and competitive pricing for larger drink sizes compared to chains like Starbucks."

Was surprised to see activity here since i heard it wasn't open yet…read more We pulled into the drive thru and they had free energy drinks and a blonde ice coffee for today. I guess they were also doing orders for businesses. They were very friendly and we enjoyed our ice coffees.

Everything was delicious! We especially enjoyed the games and ambiance which was very cute and…read morecomfy!

Great service, nice selection of menu items but the coffee tasted somewhat bitter. Love that we…read morecould sit and play a game while enjoying our drinks but the game we chose was broken so...it was an experience.

Bare Blends recently moved to a new location and also started new menu options of toasts and wraps!…read moreIt's a cute shop too. I'm always looking for a good smoothie bowl place in Albany and Bare was really good. I love all the options they have and the ability to customize it. Their fall menu looked fun as well. My friend really enjoyed their Caesar wrap and strawberry matcha too. Overall it's a bit pricey for a smoothie bowl place but it was yummy and they do have quality ingredients. It get be a bit of a wait when it gets busy but the workers are nice.

I love Bare. This review is being written for the Stuyvesant Plaza location but I have been to some…read moreof their other locations and they all are a little unique which is great. This is my favorite place to grab a smoothie or smoothie bowl. It's always fun and keeps it interesting to try out their seasonal specials which they have every 2-3 months. It can be a bit of a wait for your food on the weekends so HIGHLY suggest ordering ahead on their app. I've used it the past two times and it's super simple. Plus they have a rewards program to earn money off a future order!

I had a regular size lavender milk tea with boba. It was delicious and had plenty of boba in it…read more The shop was pretty busy but my order was ready quickly, and the cashier was pleasant. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm at the mall.

Pretty good bubble tea! I was in the area for a meeting and planned to grab a cup of coffee...but…read moregot sidelined by a place to get me some boba! I refrained from the milk tea and kept it simple with green tea with raspberry tapioca. Yum! Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely try something else next time I'm passing by.

I tried the Cloud 9 smoothie (added kale) and did the banana cauliflower base. It was delicious. A…read morelittle thicker than I look for consistency but good enough I had 3 of them during the week I was in town. I also tried their vanilla almond and PB overnight oats. Both good. The PB one is a little sweet for me, so the container lasted 5 days just having a little each day. I also tried the chickpea mash, cookie dough and caveman balls. They're all vegan and GF. It would be nice if there were two smoothie sizes. I don't think the price was bad. It was on point with my home area (CO). All in all, I think it's a great option in this area if you're seeking this type of food.

Please DO NOT go here if you have an allergy!!!…read more I visited, ordering something I have had before and letting them know of my nut allergy, asking for precautions. The cashier was nice but I literally went into full anaphylaxis 5 minutes after eating it and had to go to the hospital. They put cashew butter in it, which I didn't order and am deathly allergic to. I came back and let them know and got a cash refund, but ambulance and hospital bills are not $20. This occurrence is especially wrong due to the business literally having allergy policies- which I trusted.

Wow! I waited over a week to visit this place because they were sold out of most of the desserts…read more They're so popular, and the owners take their time making new desserts. They have tea, but I wanted cheesecake. The cheesecake was excellent! You order online or at their kiosk inside. It's best to keep checking online to see if the desserts you want are in stock yet, if they aren't, they're listed as sold out. The ube cheesecake was creamy, sweet, with cream. The triple matcha cheesecake was very good, tasted like matcha, and best if you don't like dessert too sweet. Each piece of cake was around $10-11 would be nice if it was bigger, but it's great as it is because it's dense. It's so cute inside! Service is fast! Highly recommend!

Loved Eggcellent so much we visited twice on our trip in the Albany area! The options are fresh and…read moredifferent from what I am used to having when grabbing a milk or fruit tea. First up, I ordered the Jasmine Tea with Matcha foam and coconut water. This was a super refreshing drink and I am already wanting to have it again. Second we grabbed the Ube Milk Tea float which was a super pleasant taste, ordered with 0 percent sugar which kept it at a perfect level of sweetness. The ube milk tea float comes with a scoop of delicious ube ice cream on top. The service was super friendly and inviting, and the inside was really cutely designed.

Had an absolutely marvelous breakfast here - the avocado toast is huge and super fresh. Eggs over…read moreeasy weren't overcooked in the slightest. Staff were lovely. We sat outside with our dog, and were told that since the voice notice for "order ready" wouldn't reach there, check back in 10. They were right on time. Good pricing, lovely people.

This spot is a great quick stop for mornings…read more My wife and I stopped in a few days ago and ordered a smoothie bowl, a bagel, a smoothie, and a matcha. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The matcha was absolutely delicious and clearly made with care -- prepared in a proper bowl and whisked with a bamboo whisk. I asked for a bit of honey, which really pulled the entire experience together. Honestly, I'd give this place a 5/5 based on the matcha alone. The smoothie bowl (I go the one that has banana, peanut butter, honey, and some other toppings) was great overall, though I did have one small complaint: there were a few large chunks of ice mixed in, and I accidentally bit into them. Aside from that, the bowl was flavorful and enjoyable. My wife ordered a smoothie, which was just okay. I didn't particularly care for it, and she unfortunately didn't end up finishing it. The service was excellent. The woman who took our order was very friendly and helpful, and she even recommended the matcha -- which turned out to be a great suggestion. One last note: we had visited this spot about a year ago, and it looks like the interior has completely changed since then. The new layout is bright and welcoming, no longer dark, and features a mostly gray palette with accent plants and furniture that bring everything together nicely. It feels much cozier than before.