We've been here a few times and the food was pretty decent! They run a lot of good specialsread more

Main Street cafe was recommended by a coworker as the go to breakfast place and she was absolutely…read moreright. It has the feel of a family restaurant with a very well planned menu that's backed up by some big taste coming out that kitchen! Wow

Best black and white cookies EVER. They have both chocolate base and vanilla. The frosting is light…read moreas air, the cake bottom is soft and moist. This place is a must for us. We also recently ordered a chocolate cake and it was flavorful, moist and fabulous. Everyone loved it! They have bread, cookies, cupcakes, cake and even ice cream.

I stop by sometimes for dessert and their cakes and cheesecakes are my go-to. Occasionally grab a…read moremoon cookie too!

Ordered a tiramisu cake for graduation. it was spectacular…read more Ready on time for me, safely wrapped ... and it 'sold out' as a dessert. :-) I might ask that they offer a larger sized cake :-) ... I didn't want to bring 2 cakes (restaurant knew I was bringing it, but still :-)) Thank you!!!

Normally, I love Bella Napoli. They usually have amazing pastries, and their Valentine's Day…read moreselection looked especially tempting. I picked up two Valentine's Day cookies, a lobster tail, and two large cannolis--items I've enjoyed from them in the past. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark. The lobster tail was soggy and lacked the crisp crunch I normally expect, and the cannolis were also soggy. That was especially disappointing because those are usually my favorites. The Valentine's Day cookies looked cute, but underneath the frosting they were dry and pretty flavorless. I really wanted to love everything, especially since I've had such great experiences here before, but this time the quality just wasn't there. I'm hoping this was just an off day, because I know how good Bella Napoli can be.

Omg I can't say anything bad first time ordering a cake from here was a little scared it was the…read morebig 50 I was turning yikes!!! Pick up cake staff was awesome and the cake was beautiful just as I wanted so moist and the buttercream filling was amazing and the prices were very reasonable thank you guys for the hard work you did on this beautiful cake!!!

Amazing- everything is always delicious and beautifully decorated. The owners are extremely…read morefriendly and accommodating. Highly recommend for all of your bakery needs.

Is there any cake decorated more beautifully than a custom cake from this longtime popular bakery…read morein Schenectady? I do not think so. The cakes are made fresh and not frozen. Today, we had a 10" Carrot Cake for an 18th birthday party. It not only looked picture perfect, it tasted great. The website describes the many flavors of cake available in different sizes in round or sheet cake style. When you call to order, you speak to a knowledgeable staff person to select a flavor, size, frosting, and filling. Then you select the decorations and colors you would like. The signature iconic script handwriting of their decorators is attractive and distinctive. You know it is a Villa Italia cake when you first see it. However, always check a custom order cake before you leave. When we picked up the Carrot Cake, the worker did not open box to show us the cake. They should be trained to show the costumer the cake before checking out! Fortunately, I did open box and saw a pink frosted cake saying HB Jackie. My cake was for an 18 yr old grandson. They fixed it so it looked nice, but it was not quick. Please check out my photos to see a few of the cakes we have ordered and enjoyed!

The cakes are always moist. Filling just enough. Buttercream frosting yes is sweet but one of the…read morebest tasting around. Offer plenty of options for decorating also. Recently the gelato cakes have became a favorite too. Recently ordered cookie & cream ones. Every one complimented the taste. Also able to pay and order on the phone. Service was great.

This family owned oasis makes the best bagels. hands down, this side of Brooklyn (and Kinderhook)…read more Chewy, flavorful, and generously sized they're worth a special trip from almost anywhere. The Slingerlands location is the newest expansion of the parent shop located in Kinderhook. There are breakfast options, mostly eggs of one sort or another, plus pastries ("brought in every week") and an assortment of spreads for the bagels. BUT choose carefully. The "cream cheese with lox" was a disappointment - the entire sandwich had plenty of cream cheese and, maybe, two tiny specs of salmon. Huge disappointment.

Broad Street Bagel has probably the best bagels in the Capital region! They are so light unlike a…read morelot of other bagel spots and they also offer pastries, bagel sandwiches, and other delicious treats. Coffee is always good, and they tend to have some fun seasonal latte options like the Peeps latte I got for springtime! I love that they have outdoor space to enjoy in addition to the indoor seating. Service is typically good, though sometimes a bit slow. This has been a great addition to the community!

So good. We just dropped in and they were so accommodating. I would recommend making a reservation…read morebecause it is a small place. The staff was accommodating and really went out of their way to find us comfortable seating. The food was so good, my husband who is not a chicken lover was so happy with his chicken sandwich (I wish I had gotten the actual name of the sandwich) he said he would order it again. My FIL loved his Shrimp Arugula salad. He couldn't stop eating it. My quiche was excellent so delicious , a blend of the ham, cheese and eggs with a flaky crust, and the soup was also delicious and creamy. I wish I had tried one of their lattes they looked so good. They had a steady stream of customers so they are busy. Try them out.

Amazing find for brunch, lunch and high tea! I was so pleased with their bahn mi sandwiches, fresh…read morebaked sticky buns, jam, leek soup etc. I wish they hadn't run out of French toast otherwise I could have added it to my list of favorites! Everything was made just right. The sandwich wasn't spicy which I liked yet still have lots of flavor and was light. The pastries were all not too overly sweet and paired well the cappuccino. I'd highly recommend to anyone wanting a new place to have brunch or grab a quick lunch. I'll definitely be back for the high tea on Wednesday!

I ordered a smash cake for my baby's first birthday. It was supposed to be different shades of…read morecream. The cake I got somehow included... mauve. I wish I could include pictures. I really have no idea where they got the idea to add a purple-pink color to the mix.

Best bakery in the NY capital region. During my time in Albany, I've been to a lot of bakeries. I…read morecame to Sweet Elevation 3 times in just 2 weeks. I don't remember when I had a more perfect chocolate cupcake, each time I've come here, the quality and service are perfect! Consistency and good service is what I look for. The attention to detail, hospitality, and kindness from Christian, the young man who works there, is exceptional. As I wrote before, the bakery shares the parking lot with the Yemeni coffee shop Shibam next door. The Yemeni coffee is just perfect with Sweet Elevation's treats, so don't miss this spot if you visit next door. I hope they can work out on doing something together. I've gotten hooked on Sweet Elevation's chocolate cupcakes. I'm having one as I write this review (these really are the freshest and best chocolate cupcakes) with some Yemeni coffee from next door - who knew how perfectly they go together. I'm very picky when it comes to cupcakes, and these are so soft, fresh, moist, fluffy, with perfect frosting with the sprinkles! Each time! It's really cute inside the cafe. What I'm most picky about is service, and I'm impressed with Christian, he's a respectful gentleman, knowledgeable, and really helpful with recommendations. Responsible, helpful, paying attention, intelligent. People my age often complain about the younger generation, they should meet Christian, our world's future is bright with young people like this. Good luck whatever you do Christian, and may you continue to shine as you do now always! Amen!

I have driven by Nino's bakery for years and always wanted to stop in. I finally did a few months…read moreback and wish I'd started going there years ago! I have tried a variety of their buns and a few of their loaves and every one has been delicious. They also have a selection of Italian cookies. Everything is freshly made and reasonably priced. Their hours are limited, part of the reason it took me so long to check them out, but going forward I'm going to get my breads from Nino's whenever possible. I would love to try their rye bread, it seems to only be available on certain days. The shop is small and if you don't get there on the earlier side, the selection may be limited. Make sure to bring cash as it is a cash only establishment.

One time place for Rebel Chef. Tiny cookies were brittle and dry. The only way I could eat them,…read morewas to dunk them. Sleepy cubicle-shop! Review: 4