This was extremely delicious & the cafe was cozy & cute on a rainy day. I liked the window seatings…read morewith comfy chairs.

Immaculate design of the coffee shop, everything looks sleek and clean. A very simple menu,…read morestraight to the point and definitely based entirely around the quality of the coffee and espresso drinks they're crafting. The service was quick and friendly. The spot is great for working in too. Bright and spacious for the size of the shop

Albany is the 338th largest city in the US. Jacob Alejandro would be right at home in some of the…read morelargest cities! The vibe is impeccable, truly comfortable and well designed! The staff were professional, pleasant, and coffee/tea focused! My wife enjoyed a black tea chai latte and I loved the reserve pour over coffee experience! I order pour over pretty much every time it's available at a coffee shop. Jacob Alejandro's pour over service is pretty much ceremonial! They serve it on a tray. The tray has the "pitcher", a glass for service, and a glass of palate cleansing jade tea in the middle. (I did have to ask what the jade tea was) The palate cleanse was the perfect start. The Costa Rican coffee was heavenly, one of those drinking experiences where even my amateur palate was engaged. It was truly nice to sit for a while and enjoy a great cup of coffee at Jacob Alejandro! Yes, they would fit in a larger city but smaller cities deserve great coffee also!

After going on a lovely walk through Albany's Washington Park on Easter Sunday, I noticed some…read moreactivity across the street at Jacob Alejandro. I was so surprised. Could they really be open on Easter Sunday? It seemed too good to be true. A great cup of caffeine was just what I needed at that very moment. So my friend and I crossed Madison Avenue and peeked into the tinted windows. Not only were they open, but the place was bustling. The inside of Jacob Alejandro is elegant and beautifully decorated. Furniture, plants, music and wall art are arranged to set moods. It feels more like a club than a coffee house. The baristas are super friendly, helpful and patient. As I tried to make up my mind on what to order, they offered suggestions. I wound up with matcha. I think my friend had some kind of latte. I remember both beverages were delicious. They were made to be savored slowly. We took in our surroundings and it was very relaxing. We'll visit again. Thanks Jacob Alejandro for a nice experience.

Wonderful place for a business meeting or meet up with friends. Convenient. Good food. Great…read morecoffee. Service is excellent.

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.

Easily the best coffee place in the area! Cool aesthetic and fantastic coffee. We got the fruition…read moreiced mocha, it was delicious and had a wonderful, well balanced coffee flavor. Baristas are friendly and did a very good job making our drinks.

First time visit, the decor is moody with a deep hunter green hue covering 98% of the space…read moreincluding the ceiling and golden hardware highlights. The sitting space if I'm being honest is kind of tight with chairs backed up against the display divider for the line/counter ordering area. The benches up against the wall opposite counter are beautiful and force good posture. There were also some window spots I'd definitely aim for next time. The counter person was delightful no complaints. Explained the drinks and didn't rush us. We came later morning on Saturday, most of the bakery items were sold out. But what we got was amazing, a nice mixture of scones, perfection. I appreciated the mixture of small morsels, it included flavors that I would not have tried otherwise. I got a cream brûlée latte as suggested classic with a hint of sweetness, standard with double shot of espresso. My wife got a mocha variety definitely much richer. The art on top was also a nice highlight. As other reviews mentioned prices were not listed but this is definitely a specialty place so expect a higher price than a pump your own coffee express station. But also I rather give my money to a local place than a huge mass marketed place thats serving half the quality.

On this chilly Saturday morning between 10:30am and 11:30am remarkable lines of people stretched…read morefrom the counter to the entrance door which is about 30 feet. Somehow, I managed to beat the rush. I sat down to drink my latte and people-watch. It's been several years since I visited Professor Java's. It's still on Wolf Rd but it moved into the Shopper's Park. It's still extremely dark despite many overhead hanging lights with low wattage incandescent bulbs. A bit depressing. Suited for people who don't like sunlight. I had been shopping on Wolf Rd. I hadn't had my morning cup of coffee yet. I wanted to get a great latte, then sit and savor it a bit. I did not want to be at a major chain though I generally don't have many objections to them. I would have liked soy milk in my latte but they didn't carry it. So I settled for almond milk. The latte was strong, dark and foamy. The wait was minimal after placing my order. I expected to pay a premium for this experience. My medium latte was 16 oz and cost $6 before adding tip, which put it over $7. It's a bit more than some businesses charge though in LA I've paid $10. I know coffee. I've had better lattes but this one was a good solid medium latte. Not bitter. Plus, no one was rushing me to get out. There was plenty of seating. The staff is very nice and chill. So I enjoyed my alone time of latte and contemplation. There were cheesy Christmas songs playing. The place has an excellent sound system so there was no tuning this stuff out. Breakfast is served all day. Maybe I could do breakfast here someday if I'm in another reflective mood. I wish someone would turn up the lights just a bit but that's part of Professor Java's "MO," so customers have to decide whether to take it or leave it.

For sanitary reasons, I do not recommend this place. The man making my drinks repeatedly put his…read moreungloved hands through his hair (he did have very nice thick hair) and the woman making the food was obviously ill (her voice was hoarse) though she was wearing gloves. The food itself was fine, nothing special, and the latte was very sweet.

They have a great system in place for taking and making orders- for as busy as they are and as long…read moreas the line gets, line moves quick and the orders are unbelievably fast. One of the best bagels I've ever had! Do not miss this turkey BLT on everything.

I can sum this up quickly. The Bagels are super and the staff is miserable. Ownership doesn't care…read morethough, as they have a goldmine on their hands.

I could have worked here all day. I love the relaxed decor with plants everywhere. My almond…read morecroissant was very good. My chai with almond milk was a bit too watery for me, but it tasted fine. I loom forward to returning and tasting their coffee.

vibes are immaculate, drinks to die for, chill and soft spoken staff, and the food is presented so…read morebeautifully. a great stop for a quick bite and a delicious caffeine pick up.

Brunch in Albany was a new experience for me. I decided to try this spot out and was pleasantly…read moresurprised. The atmosphere is very modern, with all the bells and whistles. The color scheme is amazing, and the service is second to none. They move efficiently throughout the restaurant; they don't have just one person assigned to each table but use a group approach, and you can order at the table with the app, which is cool. Bartender Benny was great! The food, I'll say, was fair. I do believe the prices don't fully reflect the quality, but the overall feel is great. The champagne machine is a great touch, so that was unique. This is a very upscale brunch, but it's worth the hype for the decor. Parking is not the easiest, but it's worth it.

The food took an hour to come out. The menu resembles the Dunkin' Donuts menu, but at three times…read morethe price. There were no waiting staff; you had to order from a QR code on the table. At the end, they added a 20% tip to my bill, even after I left a cash tip. I called asking to speak to the manager, and they hung up on me three times. I left one message but received no reply. In the end, Amanda refunded my money. However, we'll never go back to that place that made us feel so unwelcome and taken advantage of.

I thought that the Alias coffee was fairly new. It's tricky but I'll explain it, the business has…read morebeen in existence since 2020 but the kication is new. Alias Coffee partnered with 518 Craft and Primobotanica to open up in a shared space in downtown Troy, NY initially during covid. With good coffee and service, I'm sure they will have a successful future. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do taste it so as part of the yelp experience, community CO was thoughtful enough to partner with a small and upcoming local coffee shop on National coffee day and get us in for a cup of coffee. I asked the Barsita to make me the best drink from the available choices and was given a Cappuccino, which I took a sip and handed it to my dad. My dad did say the coffee was good and from my tasting experience, the coffee was smooth and had a bitter after taste (like a few people I know like it that way) and the taske kept lingering fir an hour. Go get your coffee, this is in a neighborhood that requires revitalization, there have been some good initiatives and us as a community can help support them.

Having moved from their downtown location to a redeveloping neighborhood, Alias holds a lot of…read morepromise. I enjoyed an attractive cortado and am looking forward to tasting a locally made cranberry orange walnut breakfast cookie that I brought home to share with my wife. Did I mention that the cookie is gluten free? Future plans for the coffee shop include rehabbing the backroom to provide a great place to relax while enjoying your coffee concoction. Service is friendly and street parking is easy; there is even a bus stop across the street.

Delicious cappuccino and Americano. Great service. Cute shop. Bear a playground if you want to take…read moreyour kids somewhere after.

Iron Coffee is a tiny café just a block from the pond at Washington Park. When I visited, there…read morewere only a couple of other customers, and the space felt cozy. There's no indoor seating, but in warmer months, a few tables are set up on the sidewalk. Service is fast, . The menu is small but covers all the classics, and every drink I've tried has been delicious. I love iced drinks on a warm day, but I'll have to come back for a hot coffee soon. Glad to have this spot in the neighborhood!