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    Cafe Lark

    2.8 (56 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Burgers, Bagels
    Open 8:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CAFE LARK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Victoria S.

    My husband and I lived in Albany, NY for 2.5 years so I'm shocked I've never reviewed Cafe Lark before. We consistently ordered from Cafe Lark and the Margherita pie with sausage added was a regular fave. We always ordered it extra crispy and they delivered on both flavor and crispness. I'm a bit of a pizza snob so I was glad to find a pizza parlor that could deliver. We had the chicken wings special often and they were usually cooked well. I don't like that the carrots and celery are delivered in sandwich bags which I use at home but other than that I am onboard with the wings too!

    Pizza was uncut and pretty bland. I added salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Was barely warm although it only is a block and a half away.
    lynn b.

    I really want to like this place. Ordered a white broccoli pizza. It came uncut. Was very bland, but I added salt, pepper, and garlic powder. It was barely warm which was disappointing sinceit is only a block and a half away. Maybe I just have dumb luck with it.

    Ham Sub ... cold with RAW TURKEY BACON. Unbelievable.

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    My pizza spot when I'm in the area and want a slice or two to snack on plus I order pies from them

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    8 years ago

    I don't understand how this place remains open. Closed on Saturday mornings when hours say it is open 7am.

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    12 years ago

    Guys. Try the iced coffee. You'll never want to go anywhere else. It has coffee ice cubes!!!

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    10 years ago

    Stop in the A.M. for a slice, any breakfast pizza they have is amazing!!! Not to greasy.

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    'forgot' the garlic knots :( but food that was delivered was fine

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    11 years ago

    Great breakfast sandwiches and coffee! I'll never get another breakfast sandwich anywhere else in Albany. Super nice and friendly staff!

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    We tried a slice of the breakfast pizza (scrambled egg, cheese and bacon), which was surprisingly pretty solid.

    $17.99 Breakfast Pizza

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