Excellent food and good value. We ordered the Reuben and…read moreCarnitas Benedict. Food is 5/5 Value 5/5 Service 4/5. This is the best Reuben I ever had. Meat quality and quantity is excellent. The portion is very generous. Taste is well seasoned. Carnitas Benedict is generous and very good. Service is good. The restaurant is busy but efficient. Will definitely be back when in the area.

Stopped in for lunch in the way to UO. The place was packed! Despite this, we were seated in 5…read moreminutes, and ordered quickly. Great food! I forgot to take pix before we dug in. Sorry! Daughter ordered the liege waffle and she said it was excellent. Hubs ordered the French dip, which he had devoured before I could take photos. Must have been good, right? I ordered the pulled pork, which was excellent! I would definitely order it again! Our service was also very, very good and timely. No wonder it's packed!

"This place is a great spot for a relaxed but elevated dining experience. The food came out fresh,…read morewell-prepared, and full of flavor. The steak and eggs were absolutely amazing--the steak was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy, and the eggs were done just right, making it a standout dish. The drink selection was just as impressive, especially the classic lavender mimosa and cranberry-peach mimosa. Both were refreshing, balanced, and paired perfectly with the meal without being overly sweet. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt welcoming and comfortable, making it a great place for brunch or a casual upscale meal. Overall, the combination of quality food, well-made drinks, and solid service makes this a spot worth coming back to."

GETTING HERE: I was…read moretraveling so my usual landmarks are lacking, but Elmer's is in a strip mall area, see my photo for signs. (Yelp has the correct address listed). MOOD: Ready for some good breakfast with friends and family! REVIEW: Food: I love restaurants such as this! Elmer's came highly recommended from friends in Albany and I am so glad we tried them out! The food was delivered quickly and HOT! I love this! We ordered several items including French toast, Sausage, Eggs & Tillamook Potato Cakes, Strawberry Cheesecake French toast (get this!) and they were all outstanding! My only caveat was that the meat in the Reuben was very tough and difficult to chew and enjoy. Service: Service was great both times we visited. Friendly and personable servers who weren't fake or phoning it in. We even got a military discount, thank you! Ambiance: Open, warm, inviting, lots of boots and tables spread out. Very roomy inside the restaurant. Very much recommend visiting Elmer's. Thanks so much!

Mediocre food, great prices, fast and friendly service, welcoming atmosphere, and comfortable…read morebooths. I had the Roger's Scramble, which turned out to be decent. I added a lot of pepper and hot sauce to give it more oomph. The hashbrowns were typical diner hashbrowns. The sourdough toast was really good, and they do brew their iced tea. If you're looking for a cheap, no frills breakfast served with a smile, Roger's is the way to go.

Rogers is old school charm featuring traditional diner meals at a reasonable price with large…read moreservings. You can buy a hot cup of coffee for $1.95 with unlimited refills. The service is far above many eateries. The waitress comes to check in on you frequently. The ambiance takes me back to the 1980's. If you are looking for farm to table fresh, this is not the place. It's not hip and urban. But it is retro dining at it's down home best.

If you've ever rolled into Albany late in the evening and thought, "Now where in the world am I…read moregonna get a decent bite?" allow me to point you toward an old standby: Pop's Branding Iron. This place has been holding down the fort for what feels like forever, and walking in feels a bit like stepping into a time capsule where the coffee's hot, the plates are big, and nobody's in a hurry to reinvent the diner. One of my personal favorites is the patty melt simple, classic, and exactly what a patty melt ought to be. My daughter has her own favorite on the menu Monte-Cristo with fries that could probably feed a small ranch crew, That's kind of part of the charm here. The portions are big, the prices are fair, and when a lot of places in town have already shut their lights off for the night, Pop's is still there doing its thing. Now, I'll be honest it shows its age a little. A bit of cleaning and polishing here and there wouldn't hurt. But honestly, that worn-in feel is part of the story. If you're looking for something affordable, old-fashioned, and dependable especially later in the evening Pop's Branding Iron is definitely worth a stop. Four stars from me, and a tip of the hat to a place that's been feeding folks for generations.

We love Pop's for that welcoming, relaxed comfort food spot. Settle in and enjoy an old-time…read morefavorite. Nothing fancy, but the portions are generous (especially the taco salad). LOVE that they have breakfast all day. You'll find something on the menu for everyone from grandma to the little 'uns. Their giant back room is the perfect place for big family or business gatherings. Don't forget to order a shake or a slice of pie!

Stopped in for lunch one of my favorite places been here multiple times . husband got the fish taco…read morefor first time he liked it and chowder always delicious. I stick to the fish and salad every time :) the staff is always friendly and welcoming. The decor funky and fun.

I've been coming to The Depot for years. It was the kind of place you brought out-of-towners to…read moreshow them what this area does right, the chowder alone was worth the drive. That history is exactly why writing this is so hard. Something has changed, and not subtly. On my last two visits, the beer arrived warm! Not slightly off-temperature, but noticeably, unpleasantly warm. The chowder that used to be a signature has a different flavor profile now; it tastes like a recipe was altered or a key ingredient swapped out. And the fish was undercooked. That's wild, since it's friend and they use to check the pieces. You could see where they did in the past. I was served undercooked fish!! I hoped these mistakes were a one-offs, but a pattern has emerged. I've now seen over the last year. I'm so bummed. I'm not alone in noticing. I've run into other longtime regulars who've said the same things unprompted. That tells me this isn't bad luck. I actually saw two other tables have issues when I was in last week. I couldn't hear exactly what, but I could hear the apology and the waitresses face. The wait staff is defeated. I want to be clear: this is not about the waitstaff. The front-of-house team has been as friendly and attentive as ever. They're doing their jobs well. Whatever has shifted is happening at the kitchen or management level, and they shouldn't carry the weight of it. Frankly, I think this is an owner or manager issue. Something is very seriously wrong. I've given The Depot real chances because I genuinely wanted to be wrong. This last visit was the breaking point for me. I won't be back for now, and that genuinely saddens me, because this place earned a loyal customer over many years. To whoever is making decisions behind the scenes: your reputation was built on consistency and quality. People in this community remember what this restaurant was. I hope you hear the feedback that's coming your way and treat it as the signal it is, not noise. The Depot deserves to be the place it used to be. I hope it gets there. If anyone finds things turn around, please leave a review. I want to go back. I'll be watching, but I just can't go there again. It's not been good for so many of my last visits. This isn't just because they don't chill the beer glasses, don't have the wine, undercooked fish, out if items, or funky chowder. It's all of it.

Came here for lunch while getting tires on my trailer next door. Service was great, and the food…read morewas good. I had the club sandwich and fry's. The place is clean and looks well taken care of. It does look a little dated but not bad. Not sure why this doesn't have better reviews? It's just a classic style American restaurant. And prices are fair. I should have tired this place sooner.

First time dining at this restaurant. The menu looked reasonable and then I ordered the salad bar,…read moreby itself. No pricing on the menu for the salad bar, and their wasn't any escargot to add to my plate! One trip on a small oval cost $17.95.... I about had a heart attack. My partner had the senior burger for $15... not much to write home about either. Won't be going back. I'm sure the regulars will continue to support them.

Are there nice places to have a nice meal, in Albany, Oregon? Absolutely!…read more That place is the Cascade Grill. It's near the municipal Airport on Opal Street. Plenty of parking. When you get inside, the host will greet you and you have lots of seating options. Quiet booth? They have it. Four-top seating? Yes. Party of eight? They can accommodate you. Large party of 20 for sit down lunch or seminar? They have that as well. Just make sure you call ahead and reserve, please. As for food, their salads and burgers were amazing. But as for me, I had the Turkey dinner. Real turkey too! With all the necessary fixings. Also, need an adult beverage? Absolutely! Their bar is open during the same time as the restaurant, and it looks well kept, well loved, and most importantly, well stocked! Also don't forget your staff, be nice, and tip well! Special thanks to my server Sonia, who helped set up my event and got my turkey dinner! When in Albany, I'm happy to come back!

Very exquisite looking dine-in experience and ambiance here. Definitely a higher class eatery with…read moreseveral tasty meal options. Service was helpful and quick, given we arrived before the dinner rush. Pricing was high for the portion sizes, but still delicious food. Recommend for a special occasion dinner or date night.

My girlfriend took me to Sybaris for my birthday last night. I had been previously at their old…read morelocation and did not particularly like the food. I've 100% changed my mind. First we arrived 20-30min prior to our reservation. The lady at the front was sooo friendly I was taken back! We asked if we could sit at the bar and get a drink. Of course she said yes. The bar is super cute and I love the hours off-set the restaurant hours so you can enjoy drinks prior to and after dinner. The bar tender was super friendly and you can see he enjoyed his job. The drinks were really good! Our friendly greater came to get us promptly when our table was ready. The table was ready with fresh baked bread and butter. Our waiter was Jessie; what a gem! He was so friendly and helped us with the menu and gave excellent recommendations. We started off with the bar fries (Jessie's recommendation) wow! They were amazing not super heavy and a perfect starter. I had the special which was a NY steak, with Hatch Chili polenta. My steak was perfection and the polenta was delicious. I loved the gravy as well. Superb blend of flavors. We ended the night with the flourless chocolate cake and espresso martini. Fabulous food and honestly some of the friendliest staff I have ever encountered.

This was our first time here and we came for a special occasion. Based on the reviews, I thought it…read morewould be great but we left very disappointed. The tomato appetizer that everyone seemed to rave about was ho hum and several of the sliced tomatoes were already mealy. We left it half uneaten. Entrees were another problem. The steak was over-marinated, so it became mushy even though apparently grill marks were attempted. The fish was poached, which can be good, but it arrived cold & was un-appetizing. It came with seasonal succotash underneath the fish but that was grayish, lumpy & also cold, so it was scraped to the side. Most was left uneaten & when offered to have it boxed up, we declined. I know there are not a lot of options in Albany for "fine dining" but this place is not worth the prices they charge.

While Humptys offers all the usual drink selections and lotto games there something else that makes…read morethis spot special. There's a full size kitchen too. Not not behind the bar not behind a closed door but right there in the open and it's awesome. I had the two piece chicken dinner I substituted the potatoes for coleslaw and let me tell you and I wanted was a chicken some of the best I've ever had but the coleslaw (which I am a connoisseur of) was really really good as well. Brandy and Elijah were awesome and made me feel like I've been a regular there for years! So get yourself down there and get you some good grub great drinks and hang out with some awesome people too !

The size of this meal is stupid. Its the size of a kid's meal at McDonald's, except twice the price.read more

As a self-proclaimed breakfast burrito fiend, I've eaten a lot of breakfast burritos over the…read moreyears, and The Pepper Tree is easily one of my favorite stops in the Albany area. The food is consistently delicious, fresh, and generously portioned. The breakfast burritos are packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and exactly the kind of meal that keeps you thinking about coming back.

I went back to Pepper Tree to replenish my meats and picked up some Cajun Rude spicy sausage. The…read moreowner warned me that it was a spicy sausage, so I cooked up 1 link to try it. I have eaten 1 sausage a day since! I like what I consider spicy, but no scorching foods, fresh jalapeños on my burgers, and Latin foods. These have the right amount of heat and are very tasty. I may have to go back next week to resupply.