If you love books and coffee, this is your place!! Very warm and welcoming coffee shop. They also…read morecarry food from another local business ppang bakery. This is a great place to meet and catch up with friends or take your coffee to go and walk around the park down the street.

My boyfriend and I came in earlier today and everything from the service to the drinks was amazing…read more Our server (whose name I didn't catch, my apologies) was so kind and sweet. She even gave us good input for what to order since it was our first time in there and she had so much patience as well. I ordered a vanilla matcha and matcha isn't something I enjoyed my first time trying it however, it was just the perfect amount of sweetness and didn't taste too grassy like other places. My boyfriend ordered a mocha iced coffee and cinnamon bun, usually he gets cream and sugar as well however she kindly informed us that the syrups itself was sweet enough and he didn't need it to which she was absolutely right. The cinnamon bun was delicious as well :))) This place was so cozy and cute, definitely would recommend if you're looking for a small place to enjoy good coffee and pastries. I don't know what it was but the coffee here was just perfect! I'm glad I found this place and I surely will be returning next time I'm in the area. They had lots of good books and vintage stuff as well. 5/5 most def!

Loiuse does an Amazing job! This is such a welcoming, unique place!…read more It is a MUST! They have everything! And she organizes many events!!

What a cute spot! Easy to find and a lot of parking made this an easy choice. The options were…read morenumerous and all the pastries looked divine. I chose a cranberry muffin and vanilla latte-both were tasty. The breakfast sandwich was received fresh and piping hot and was also pretty great. I can't wait to return to try more drinks and food.

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.

Jeez folks, Outstanding on every level, food quality so fresh, service with a smile and reasonable…read moreprices. I was traveling through and stumbled upon this purely by chance. So if you are in town or passing through, I suggest you drop by. As good as any Vietnamese cuisine I have had anywhere in the world. And restaurant is owned by Vietnamese and kitchen is run by Vietnamese. It's worth it a trip. *****

Why did I wait so long to try this spot? It's fantastic!…read moreAnd, the owners back story is amazing. She's lovely and really knows what she's doing. Food is the real deal; it felt like we were in her home dining room and the food was being made just for us. I loved the chicken dish that I chose and the pho was given a hearty two thumbs up. The hot chili is no joke...proceed with caution! (So good though!!) We will DEFINITELY be back!

Driving up to Saratoga from NYC? Make a pit stop here. Wasn't a terribly long detour at all and…read morewell worth it. Line was out the door the entire time (I'm shocked there are only a handful of reviews for this place). A couple of us did the coffee flights and they were delicious! It's also a fun little activity- they pair a small dessert with a little iced coffee (they give you 4 pairings). I had low expectations for the food but I was so wrong. Everything we had was amazing. They sold out of the breakfast pizza but the bacon, egg and cheese croissant was delicious. (It's not swanky, but it's delicious for coffee shop food) Tons of seating but we were there for a while and the insane line never broke- so try to get a seat in the other room so you're not relaxing next to a giant line of people.

Update: added two more pictures of their latest drinks. My wallet would be empty if I lived nearby…read more Don't be afraid if the line is long as the staff is wonderful and efficient! Staff will also help if you have any questions about the drinks and/or foods available. The place is super unique, cozy, and refreshing! I always stop by while I'm in town every couple of months.

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!

Graham's is such a gem and it's probably good I don't live closer! The environment is so fun and…read morestaff has consistently been very friendly and helpful each time I've been here. The homemade coffee syrups are really good and I also love that they have some on site to purchase to use in your coffee at home! They also always have really unique latte specials that are unlike anywhere else. They have excellent baked goods and I can't help getting one every time! It is small inside and can get busy but it is a very special place and it's easy to see why it is so loved.

Stopped in here because I had some extra time before a business meeting. Super cute place. Love the…read morevibes and ambiance in there. The staff was very pleasant and the service was great. I got a vanilla chai and a piece of carrot cake that was moist and delicious. My colleague got the upside down coffee and the crumb cake which he enjoyed. I will def make it a point to stop on when I'm back in the area.

A new coffee shop opened recently on Union St. in Schenectady. I stopped by this morning after…read morehearing a rave review from a neighbor, and it managed to exceed the expectations I had formed. Prices are average and not high for the quality. It is located in a community setting on a section of Union Street below Union College. I ordered a fall special beverage -- Pumpkin Spice Horchata Cold Brew $6.75 with Almond Milk It is a "Signature blend cold brew, ps, horchata, choice of milk, cold foam, dash of pumpkin spice (iced)" The weather is still warm enough to enjoy a cold brew! The sweets available looked great, so it was hard to select. I chose a Blueberry Scone for myself and a Danish for my husband. The scone was crumbly, buttery tasting, and full of blueberries. The Danish was flaky and so freshly made. Both delicious treats were packaged nicely for takeout. Service is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The owner was present and gracious. The menu will change with the seasons. Nice tables. Creative decor. Easy to read menu was posted. Sweets are visible in a glass case. At 518 Coffee Bar, customers can enjoy a cozy atmosphere to catch up/visit over a handcrafted quality beverage.

On a Sunday morning at 10 the pastry case was empty. Completely empty. The drinks--both hot--while…read moretasty, were lukewarm. Cute decor but probably not a place I'd go out of my way to frequent. Maybe in the summer when the market is outdoors it would be a better experience.

This place makes amazing sandwiches. The pretzel bread sets some of them off real nice. Im allergic…read moreto nuts and they're always great about if i ask for a sandwich to not mess with the nuts. I cant believe Mark the cook is such a skinny dude because he knows how to make a hell of a sandwich. Especially the specials. Always worth checking on the specials when ordering a sammie. The coffee is pretty good too. I grab an iced coffee from time to time. Not really a baked good kind of guy so I cant tell you there.

Food is Excellent!! love the Menu!! The staff is excellent as well!! we had gone to Proctors for a…read moreplay and a friend recommended it!! You can tell that the staff love working there!! And the owner is such a nice man as well!! Will Definitely Be Back!!

One of my favorite spots to buy tea! The selections are endless and delicious. The owner is…read morewonderful she all's you through each of the selections you are interested and makes wonderful recommendations. I love the back stories on how she decided to start the business and the process for creating each tea. She also has lovely items you can buy to gift- tea cups all types, tea pots, infusers, spoons, bags, napkins etc. You can also order online. Her Nite Cap tea is my favorite! If you are a fan of loose leaf tea you should definitely check them out!

This is a really nice tea shop in a small commercial area in Clifton Park. My wife (who is the real…read moretea expert in the family) and I stopped in as part of a Yelp event but left with more than we bargained for! I don't claim to be a tea expert... it is more of a novel-tea for me... but I enjoyed coming here and talking with their knowledgeable staff. Their certainly have a passion for their tea! There are lots of teas in the store... at least several dozen blends behind the counter and more in other areas... and they will make whatever you want if you provide a recipe. I lean towards fruitier or spicier teas and found a couple that were interesting enough to purchase and bring home. Because more of their teas are served loose, it isn't as simple as dunking a pouch with a string in a mug of hot water. But fear not, they have lots of various tea brewing accessories along the walls of their small shop area as well as some other interesting curiosities.