Since trying this place randomly a few months ago, it's been an absolutely amazing place to go…read more It's a small shop, and only has a drive through. And they make your drinks super quick! I've tried almost all of their energizers and they've all been great. I highly recommend the "Green Alien" drink. It's amazing. Whenever I'm in Troy, I always stop by! Give it a shot if you're looking for unique handmade energy drinks.

Drive thru is a little awkward but service was very friendly and efficient! The vanilla latte was…read moremeh but the grilled cheese stuffed pretzel was awesome! I would come back for the pretzels for sure! I'd want to try something else to drink, like maybe their energy drinks. There are so many flavor options for drinks like the handcrafted sodas etc!

I had a wonderful first experience here! It was super cute inside with authentic local charm. I…read morewalked in and was immediately greeted! When I explained that I drive by all the time but it was my first time in, they welcomed me and thanked me for my business! They were very gracious when I needed a few minutes to review the menu and answered all my questions with enthusiasm. I just couldn't believe how good the service was! I ordered the Lox bagel sandwich, I believe it is called the Fisherman on a toasted onion bagel with a Chai tea latte. They have an impressive selection of cream cheese flavors available (I chose the bacon scallion) and they loaded my sandwich with delicious fresh veggies! Both my sandwich and my latte were absolutely wonderful! I was honestly shocked how on point everything was! No criticism and no critiques, please just keep up the good work and the food quality and I will be back soon! If you are like me and keep on driving past this place, I highly encourage you to stop in and show this local spot some love!

Their coffee is always good. Their bagels used to be bigger, though! Lately, they seem to have been…read moredownsized. A venue with unique decor in the heart of Ballston Spa. The prices are a bit high, but the service is friendly. I believe it's a local family-run business.

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!

Good bagel and prompt service! I got the cheese bagel with jalapeño cream cheese for only $3…read more(basically unheard of). Will definitely come back

We love it here. This is a regular spot for us when we need a delicious breakfast sandwich…read more Honestly, nothing else in the capital district compares. My kids love a good BEC on plain, I'm partial to the Staff Pick on plain, everything or egg. Definitely need to make sure they put enough chipotle sauce on there though. They have been inconsistent over the past year. Flavored Iced coffee is good, but used to be better. I feel like it has gotten more watered down over the past year. Be prepared to wait, especially in the morning or on the weekends. The line configuration and waiting can be confusing, so pay attention when you walk in and look for the signs.

I visited the Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa for brunch with a couple of friends and had a mixed…read moreexperience. We arrived right when they opened at 10 a.m. and were seated immediately, which was great. We initially considered sitting inside, but the smell of eggs was so overwhelming/nauseating that we opted for outdoor seating instead. The patio was charming and cozy. The service was friendly, attentive, and one of the highlights of our visit. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to expectations. We all ordered the brunch tower, which included a "fruit salad" that consisted of squishy grapes, sour Granny Smith apple chunks, and canned mandarin oranges. The fruit tasted low quality and unappetizing, and I only managed a few bites. I also ordered the bananas foster crepe, which was severely overcooked. The crepe was so tough that I needed a knife to cut through it, and the texture was far from what I would expect from a crepe. Overall, while the service was pleasant and seating was prompt, the food quality left a lot to be desired, especially considering the price point.

First the food is to die for! This is my go to mea! I love the soup. I get a bowl so I can take…read moresome home. The service is beyond great! The gentleman that served us was fabulous. He helped pack up my left overs including the cream and jam for my scone. He came back with a to go cup for my chai latte! I adore this place. Stop reading this review and just GO!!!

Delicious ceremonial grade matcha. I love that they have several nondairy milk options including…read moreunsweetened almond milk. I customized my matcha with a tiny bit of strawberry flavoring and it was perfection. The taste was great and matcha was super smooth and the perfect temperature. My husband enjoyed his oat milk latte. The service was friendly and helpful. The little cafe was cozy and cute. I also love that they allow dogs in the front part of the store while ordering (but not in the cafe seating area) and have dog treats! Will definitely be back when visiting!

First time visitor to Broadway Coffee! Somebody highly recommended this shop to me!…read more I decided to try one of their current specials, a Tokyo Fog! This drink is akin to a London Fog latte but is made with Matcha, Earl Grey, and Honey cold foam. It tastes good! My four-star rating is because I absolutely love Bergamot and wish there were a stronger Bergamot flavor. The matcha could also be more strongly flavored. I ordered an iced Tokyo fog, and it was ready super quickly. The inside of Broadway Coffee is so unique, adorable, and inviting. Next time we visit, I want to stay to have my drink there. Looking forward to trying more of their special menu items!

Charming spot with freshly prepared breakfast, brunch and lunch. Arriving at 11:45am on a gloomy,…read morerainy sunday and there were plenty of parking spots available in their private lot (behind the building). I suspect on a sunny day, there are lines and no parking in their lot (there is a public garage a couple blocks away). Since they weren't busy three of us were able to sit there chatting for hours. I opted for a healthy bowl of tomato basil soup, with a drizzle of pesto (served with a small, delicious roll) AND a less healthy piece of their old-school New York deli-style, single layer coffee cake with a moist golden cake with a (very) thick layer of crumb (sugar & cinnamon). It transports you back to old school deli cakes. The sign says all baked goods are made from scratch, in-house. My friend said the scones are terrific. 100% of the profits from this bakery go directly to the Business For Good Charity.

A friend recommended this place and I was pleasantly surprised by all of the goodness within -…read morestaff, selection and the food!! We had a quick lunch 2 days this past week. Each time we also ordered some bakery items - scones (the cranberry Orange was the best of the 3 flavors), sticky bun (please take it home and heat it in the microwave for 22 seconds and split it with only your Favorite people as it is that good!!) But I write this note on a Saturday night and I took home the NY Crumb cake on Thursday. I popped it into a plastic container and hubby ate half last night and tonight I had the other half!! Can I just say it was so moist, flavorful and perfect crumb to cake ratio!! This was 2 days later and still the cake was scrumptious!! As for the team there - they are friendly and efficient!! The place also donated all profits to charity so how great is that on top of a delicious meal. Giving suggestions and helping each other. We had to the Thoroughbred (grilled chicken), Roosevelt (roast beef) one day and the Broadway (Turkey) and Congress Park (chicken salad Sandwich) You need to read the descriptions to truly understand the epicurean experience in this local deli/bakery!! Sticky buns, scones, crumb cake, croissants, were exceptional!! Please note I went to culinary school in Switzerland and won a baking award at age 12 so I am so touchy about my bakery items! They were all fab!! This is a simple local place but everyone knows it is great food!! As we arrived at 11:45am and by 12noon it was packed on a Thursday!! Don't miss it and maybe you should get catering if you are going to tailgate at the races!!

Woooooow this place was so popular! We visited three times while in Saratoga Springs and every time…read morethere was a line to order. The bagel was delicious and fully stuffed with cream cheese or whatever else you order in it! There Matcha was good, the coffee was good. Everything was amazing about this place. Plus, there's so much seating available and we are able to add our own sugar/milks. TLDR, great coffee or Matcha spot and great bagel spot

Disappointments happen. This is a precept of the human experience. Especially when it comes to the…read morepursuit of a good café. So it went, you see, in Saratoga Springs yesterday. Uncommon Grounds had all the makings of a fine sit n' sip: high ceilings, superfluous interior arches, mildly darkened aesthetic, tin ceiling tiles, and an abundance of screamin' local artistry dressing up the joint. Brothers and sisters... I was stoked about the possibility of churning out some real Aldi-grade literature at one of the chunky timber perches. I was ready for a slammin cup of joe and a sick-ish vibe. Alas, all I got from behind the counter was a jersey stuffed with caustic disdain and affected arrogance. It was impressive in that the tone, delivery, volume and words were all brilliantly matched in conveying unmistakable I-wish-you'd-get-the-flip-outta-my-space-clappery. I know the exact phrasing and such would go a long way here, but the whole dang affected setup I received from the other side of the counter would be hella exhausting to recount. And not worth my time. To be clear, my time really ain't worth all that much. Now I could go on to tell you about the rest of the experience, the quality of the bagels and the consistency of the schmear, and the tones you'll find playing throughout the house-roasted brews. But as a journeyman writer in the café world, I'm not gonna waste any more descriptors on the brat-infused tea steeping at the front of house. Why? Simply because cafés are more than the drink and grub. Cafés are as solid an offering of what culture Earth has to offer across its varied continents, countries, and street corners. They are something to engage with and experience directly. Like riding a scooter across Vietnam. Like a Moroccan food market. Like wiping volcanic ash off your hiking boots after a day's hike in Cinder Cone. If the human engagement of the place is reprehensible, then in IMHO the treats and steeps don't matter. Disappointments happen. That's for sure. But I'm only gonna spend two more sentences telling you what you probably already gathered about this place. It's slippin' baby. It's slippin'.