I went into Stacks expecting to grab a coffee and keep moving, but I ended up slowing down for a…read morebit. I ordered the Honey Lavender and a bagel, and the drink was probably my favourite part. The lavender wasn't overpowering and it wasn't loaded with sugar either. I sat there finishing my coffee and realized I'd been there longer than I meant to. Nothing complicared, just a really nice stop in the middle of my day. I'll definitely be back when I'm nearby.

Best espresso I've had in Albany, and if you order for here, they'll plate it with sparkling water…read more Sweet! There's a big ordering and waiting area, so even when it's busy there's plenty of space. Local art on the walls, a variety of seating options downstairs, and one relatively clean restroom. Upstairs is the computer lounge, theoretically, except that the advertised WiFi doesn't work. There is no network with that name. Friendly baristas, some food options, although not a lot for vegetarians. Great location close to the park.

We are not local to Wynantskill, so Fifth Tier is the destination for us and have always been glad…read morewe've come. Unfortunately, our most recent trip for brunch was disappointing, our quiches were cold in the center, the GF Chocolate Cookie, which I'd had before and enjoyed, tasted like cardboard, and the ginger cookie had a awful aftertaste. Their baked goods had been great and the quiches were always served hot. Gentleman server was more pleasant than the lady, ambiance is eclectic and appealing. On a separate note, it would be nice to see the addition of an American Flag in the window

Everything is wonderful the food, the soup the service! I would recommend everyone to go and it's…read morepet friendly!

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!

I need one of these near me! Picture this....a Starbucks but the line actually moves, the coffee…read moretastes good and the bagels are made fresh. Stopped by for coffee and a quick breakfast sandwich on our way out of town. Parking lot was nearly full but it's shared w a smoothie place and other businesses. That being said, almost everyone was at UG and for good reason. The line was out the door when we got inside. I was discouraged and ready to angrily wait, but I was wrong! The line moved quickly and a staff were friendly for a busy morning. I had the summer blend hot and wife had an iced latte. The hot coffee was tasty. Low acidity, smooth and balanced. Only complaint was that it could have been just a click hotter for me. I don't necessarily want to burn my esophagus, but this was only lukewarm. The iced latte was delicious. We each had an egg sandwich on a bagel and they were terrific. Soft and chewy bagel with plenty of flavor. We took a couple cookies home from the case and Oh Em Geeeeee! Phenomenal! Now I regret not getting the bag of yesterday's bagels at the door. Even "day old" I bet these things are great!

Whenever I'm traveling for work, I'm always on the lookout for spots that have:…read more 1) Great coffee 2) Great savory breakfast bites So many coffee shops nail the first count but miss on the second (lots of pastry cases but not as much savory options). Uncommon Grounds nails it on both counts and is a great spot to get a little work done to boot. Stopped by this location when I was in the area for some coffee and breakfast. I'm usually in search of sugar free options as well as milk alternatives. Uncommon Grounds had a couple sugar free options (yay! caramel and vanilla) and a few different milk alternatives. I got a caramel latte made with almond milk and it was dreamy. For my breakfast, I got the Mediterranean breakfast sandwich on a salt bagel. It came with egg, spinach, avocado, tomato, and a bit of pesto. Delicious! The only tiny thing for me was the tomato made the sandwich kinda slippery and difficult to eat so the next time I ordered it (which was literally the next day), I got it with double the spinach and no tomato. The service was really lovely and the prices are reasonable. They're a popular spot and were pretty busy when I was in and even with that everyone was so kind and helpful. Get to it!

I loved this place! It is incredibly charming inside! There is plenty of seating, complete with…read moreoutdoor garden seating as well. This is a relief because it gets packed! The staff were efficient, kind and knowledgeable about their offerings. My chai latte was delicious! The food was great! I enjoyed everything, except the strawberry macha cookie. The only strawberry part of the cookie was just a thin drizzle of strawberry icing, otherwise it was just macha. I wish it had some freeze dried strawberry chunks in the cookie for some discernible strawberry flavor snd more icing. Otherwise just rename it a Macha.............strawberry cookie. Lol

There is nothing like going into the stockade and stopping by Arthur's Market on a Saturday…read moremorning. This place has such a good vibe. I come here often and highly recommend their bacon egg and cheese. They have this sauce which is so good. I love their matcha and my husband always gets whatever their coffee specials are. They're always great. They also have good baked goods. Finally the staff is always quick and friendly.

Cute cafe! Lots of fun syrup options and I love their no extra charge policy on milk alternatives!…read moreThe baristas were all really nice even when it gets busy and it was a nice place to sit and chat with friends or even bring some work to do. I got their coconut caramel latte which was delicious and the espresso taste was really good. Highly recommend checking this place out for a brew.

Such cozy vibes!! Seasons is a wonderful place to order a dish or a drink and relax while in Troy!…read moreThe waitstaff are so friendly and there are many comfy seats while you enjoy. I ordered the Egg Sandwich, which while delicious, I felt was overpriced at $7. Nonetheless, I'll be back to try more items and read my book!

Excellent food and exceptional atmosphere with reasonable prices makes this a gem in the area…read more Clean space and friendly staff with unsurpassed service makes this my "go to" for a good meal and coffee! Go Latte!

Stumbled upon this cafe after doing some thrifting! Very cozy environment and yummy food & coffee!…read moreI didn't get a chance to take a photo of my food before I started eating it because it just looked so delicious! The young lady that took our order was so kind and very friendly! Very welcoming environment! Definitely a hidden gem! If you want a "nanas house" cozy atmosphere to enjoy some coffee and hear some amazing music, this is the place for you!

I was well aware that Pearl's sells out of their bagels very fast and it probably explains why I've…read morenever tried them. I'm not likely to be awake and out of the house with a thirty minute drive early enough to score the purchase of any. However, my wife had recently just heard about Pearl's, and we happened to be passing in the neighborhood thirty minutes before their 2 PM closing. Yes, they were still open, and no, they didn't have any bagel's left. In fact, that was the very first thing the clerk announced as we came through the door. "We are sold out of bagels and cannot make any sandwiches." As we looked at the small display case we saw four different pastries on a plate. My wife asked what they were and chose two. One was a strawberry marshmallow muffin and the other was some kind of brownie combination ($11 for the two). Once we returned home we were ready to share them. The muffin was super fresh, soft, and very enjoyable. But we didn't believe that there was a strong strawberry flavor and neither of us detected a marshmallow flavor. It didn't matter! This was a delicious muffin no matter what the flavor was supposed to be. The brownie "thing" might have been what their website menu calls a "Featured Daily Brownie." This looked like they used their challah dough to roll up around brownie mix like you would make a cinnamon roll with cinnamon/sugar instead of the brownie mix. Whatever, it was a total success. It was delicious with two different chewy textures and lots of flavor. Maybe some day my wife or I will have to be in Albany around 9 AM and get to try the bagels.

Bagel flavor great. Bagel texture not so great, stale and difficult to chew. They honestly tasted…read morelike day old bagels. Over priced and overrated. I do love the spread texture and flavor. Order: everything, plain, sesame, and garlic bagels. Scallion, plain, olive spread.