This restaurant has a really decent menu selection and the baked goods are absolutely outstanding. All the menu items we have tried have been great. And we will definitely keep coming back. Well worth the trip! read more

Super cute cafe with friendly staff serving up delicious food, coffee, and a variety of fresh baked goods. We stopped in for a quick bite and coffee after hiking at 5 rivers. We arrived after lunchtime so we avoided the rush. You order at the counter and take a seat. Staff will bring your order to the table when it's ready. Our order was ready in about 10-minutes. Nancy and my mom ordered the cup of New England Clam Chowder ($6) and I decided on one of their specials - the Chicken Florentine Quesadilla ($14) and a medium coffee. They had 6 different coffee varieties to choose from including decaf but there were only two regular options remaining and were running low. The chowder was hot and delicious. My quesadilla was also hot and had great flavor. The only thing they could have done better is grill the tortilla shell a little longer so that it's more crispy. It was more on the limp side, but still good regardless. The staff bake up a ton of muffins and other yummy looking baked goods daily. Although we didn't try any today I would definitely return to try them next time I'm back in the area. All-in-all, a great spot to stop for breakfast, lunch, or quick snack. read more

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Great little spot to grab a bite to eat. Daily specials and a full menu. Today we got the clam chowder and a chicken quesadilla both were delicious. !! We also got a coffee with unlimited refills. Friendly staff. Inside and outside seating. Good prices. October 2025. read more

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My wife and my food were very good our friend however......well I've never seen a worse hamburger chared to the point of looking like a hockey puck totally in ediable and our friend would normally order 3 eggs hamburger and bacon and sausage sometimes with pancakes. This guy can eat two bites and he could not eat it now I had to wait a couple of weeks to post this he won't complain in a restaurant but I like this place hopefully it was just a bad day do better guys everything else is great read more

The food was SO yummy and inviting! We ended up ordering more than we could eat because the display case of pastries was so beautiful and the flavors sounded too good to pass up! I ordered the Irish coffee, hot chocolates for the kids, regular drip coffee, kids breakfast waffes with sausage, Emma's stuffed French toast, a cheeseburger, a bacon egg and cheese burger all with fries. The food arrived in a timely fashion and was SO good! The staff were friendly patient and helpful. The atmosphere was very homey and cozy. There was plenty of space for everyone to be seated and others to walk around and there is seating outside in two different sections which was great! It's a lovely spot that we plan to revisit :) read more

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Everyone at this cafe was as old or older than me. It does seem like an old school style cafe. Supposedly known for their muffins, I tried one of their pistachio flavored ones and was a little underwhelmed. It was an unnatural hue of green and tasted of artificial flavoring. Coffee was decent. Checked the menu and it consisted of classic sandwiches with a small section dedicated to "Irish" specialties- Emma - cold corned beef sandwich with Swiss Cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing on marble rye. It's serviceable, nothing out of the ordinary. read more

Decent tiny bakery in a one-room saloon type dining hall. This was an okay coffee stop. The cinnamon twist was destroyed to mush in a microwave. Grizzly Adams cook lounging at the counter.. Ordered a $7 egg breakfast and asked for shredded cheese; got a half-melted slice. Stools are wobbly. Ketchup bottle empty. Ambience needs a revamp! read more

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I stopped in based on the pic of all the yummy baked goods, & I'm glad I did. The raspberry mocha latte was divine--I could taste the flavors and not just coffee. The cranberry orange scone was also pretty darn tasty. The star of the show was the pistachio muffin, however, with wonderful pieces of nuts and a lovely green color. Honey feel and friendly staff. Can't wait to return when it's warmer to enjoy my goodies outside on the porch. read more

Emma Cleary's Coffee & Dessert - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Slingerlands, New York

Great breakfast spot! Wonderful pastries and warm dishes served up from the small kitchen. Regulars hang out here to catch up on news. A sign reading "Life is uncertain- Eat dessert first!" is placed above a wonderful array of muffins, pastries and cookies at the counter. Full breakfast and lunch menus with sandwiches, soups and salads available. Lovely and quaint inside with friendly walk-up service. read more

Emma Cleary's Coffee & Dessert - The Galway breakfast with bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Slingerlands, New York

Stopped into the cutest café on my way to an interview right before I was expected to be there and the ambience was absolutely adorable. The service was amazing. The coffee was phenomenal cutest little café in Slingerlands. read more

If you've got a sweet tooth, this is the place! Ordered some pies for the Thanksgiving holiday and also enjoyed a nice lunch recently.

Everything is wonderful but I go For the Reuben quesadilla the roasted red pepper and Gouda soup and of course, the Emma bars and all baked goods. read more

My order of cupcakes, muffins, and chocolate covered strawberries was absolutely delicious!! Not only tasty but beautifully presented!! Will definitely recommend Emma Cleary's for all your holiday food! Kathy, Delmar, NY read more

I was in the area on a business trip. My customer recommended Emma Cleary's for lunch. The Impossible burger and onion ring basket was awesome! The onion rings were dipped in a nice batter that had a slightly sweet taste. The portion was about 2x what I could consume. If I was staying overnight I would have taken them with me. The Impossible burger was cooked just right (it can get dry if cooked too long). The bun was fresh and had a buttery flavor to it. The food was great. But I really liked the genuine, warm country charm of the staff. They made me feel welcomed and comfortable. I'm angling for another visit to my customer. If I get back to this area I am definitely eating at Emma Clary's again. PS: As I was leaving I had to get a picture of their sign at the register!! It said everything about their attitude. I loved it. Ron read more

Emma Cleary's Coffee & Dessert - Great attitude for living your life! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Slingerlands, New York

Small mom and pop kind of breakfast spot. Food options are simple but really good. The best part though were all the fresh baked goods. Took an assorted box home and enjoyed them all week read more

Great cafe in Slingerlands. Drove by so many times but never stopped. What a mistake! This place is great. A simple, homey joint serving great homestyle cooking. Fabulous corn beef, great breakfasts. Look forward to coming for lunch and trying pie. read more

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Small cafe specializing in fresh baked desserts, sandwiches, wraps, subs, salads, and seasonal soups. The cozy and spotless dining room had many windows to provide an inviting dining space. You can eat outside on the spacious front porch in nice weather. Rest room was very clean as well. They do offer take out. Open 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily but closed on Monday. I had the Empire Sandwich which was served with CRISP homemade potato chips. The bread was grilled to perfection, turkey sliced thin, apple slice crisp, and cheddar melted nicely making for a very good sandwich. Took 1/2 home. My daughter had the Gyro with Chips which she enjoyed very much and a bowl of soup. They serve several varieties of superior Chris's Coffee which tastes great with the assortment of fresh, nicely presented baked desserts--brownies, cup cakes, cookies, and deluxe scones! We shared a Blueberry Scone that was packed with fresh blueberries and got cupcakes to take home. They were delicious we were told. Efficient ordering system and friendly, prompt service. read more

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Breakfast is amazing!!!! So many options eat in or take out. Also a great place to grab a muffin and other goodies.

Wanted a casual breakfast with my niece, but also wanted great food. So happy I listed to a friend and went here. Staff is friendly and welcoming, and the food was delicious. We had stuffed French toast, a cranberry muffin and hazelnut decaf coffee. Looking forward to going back... read more

Emma Cleary's Coffee & Dessert - Cranberry muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Slingerlands, New York

How adorable was this place? Our local friends took us here after a short trip to Thacher park. We didn't have a lot of time and all wanted different things, perfect. Since it was a lovely fall day we sat on their lovely patio. They also have a porch. Portions were quite large, watch those French fries. They are very crispy and delicious so you will Eat too many. Yikes. Service was quick. Two small critiques: EVERYTHING is disposable. I have a very hard time eating somewhere that creates so much waste. It's 2019 and I take conservation very serious. The other issue is my salmon burger wasn't so good. I'm pretty sure it had lots of filler in it (bread crumbs?). It wasn't a great burger. My friends' lunch was so large they took half home. Good for a quick bite and I would certainly try it again. Although the disposables would give me pause. read more

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I need to come again and try breakfast off the griddle because the muffin I had was a disappointment. It tasted of uncooked flour. I've been before and LOVE the pies here!!! Apple or fruits of the forest or very berry are my favs. The coffee was decent. They had a number of flavored brews. No espresso machine, sadly for me. The menu prices looked reasonable for the hot breakfast offerings. read more

Emma Cleary's Coffee & Dessert - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Slingerlands, New York

Always a great experience! The employees are friendly and personable, the baked goods are delicious, and the coffee drinks are absolutely divine. Had a blueberry muffin and a dirty chai latte this morning, and it was such a lovely start to my day. A local gem! read more

Emma Cleary's gets it all super. They have an amazing menu. From the pulled pork to the burgers to the quesadillas to the nachos, everything is so well made. My family and I have been getting take out here once a week for the past year. The portions are huge and the prices are low. love food, so if a place has generous portions and the prices are good too, it is a hit. The staff is super friendly and accommodating, should I have any requests for preparing something differently. Call thirty or more minutes ahead if you're hungry, or you can get a bowl of soup while you wait. The pastries are great. Some of my favorites: Pulled pork nachos Buffalo chicken nachos Bacon cheeseburger quesadilla Reuben sandwich Grilled cheese Lasagna (and that's coming from a downstate Italian) Lobster bisque Any of the burgers - they are SO good read more

Love the food here! Great sandwiches and dinner is very good too. My only complaint is they are slow getting your order ready. If you try to call ahead like they say on sign you can't the phone is away busy!!! So don't be in a rush when you go there. read more

My wife dragged me here for breakfast the other day. I was expecting egg sandwices and baked goods, but discovered that full breakfasts were served. We both had the old standby: eggs and hash browns with sausage and toast. The quality and quantity of the food, considering what we paid for it, was a pleasant surprise. The sausage was outstanding. It's casual. You order at the counter and they bring out your order when ready, which in our case took only a few minutes. It's good food served hot in a pleasant place -- and you'll feel like you got a good deal. They're doing it right at Emma Cleary's. read more

This was our family's first visit to Emma Cleary's. There were plenty of available tables and a nice amount of space. There were several families eating with young children, and it was a good environment for them. The menu for breakfast was pretty standard - eggs, toast, waffles, etc. My family had two kids' meals of Belgian waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, and two regular breakfast meals (eggs, toast, French toast, bacon, etc.). The kids loved the waffles. Each of our meals was lovely presentation, but I found the food underwhelming. I thought that my scrambled eggs were tasteless and that the potatoes were bland, at best. It was fine. Not terrible, but not great... fine. Would I return? Perhaps. The lunch offerings looked more interesting than the breakfasts, so I would try that. Also, since the rest of my family really enjoyed their meals, I could be outvoted next time, anyway. Also, note that this cafe doesn't take credit cards - as most of us move farther away from carrying cash all the time, that's something worth noting before you go. Overall, it was a decent dining experience, though I would try a different menu option next time. Though I was unimpressed this time, I would give it another try. read more

Emma Cleary's Coffee & Dessert - Emma Cleary's Cafe breakfasts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Slingerlands, New York

Last summer, I was tasked with the responsibility of throwing a shower for a girlfriend at my house in Albany. If you know me, and probably to my husband's chagrin, I love to entertain. I started to call around to local caterer's in my area, some that were EXTREMELY highly recommended and you know what? They were either booked or so incredibly pricey. I didn't see the point. Emma Cleary to the rescue! Not only were their prices on their goods reasonable, but their food was ready in a timely manner, fresh and delicious. Their quiches are my absolute favorite. The food was such a hit that I used them again for another shower a few months later! The restaurant is a cute farm-like establishment and is always buzzing with families on the weekends. I know I need to get here and try some of their other menu options and I definitely plan to in the future. If you're looking for a great place to cater your next brunch or lunch, look no further than Emma Cleary's to take care of you! She's the best! read more

A bright and cheery cafe, Emma's has a little for everyone. Today I stopped by for take out. I ordered an iced coffee with vanilla flavoring and a Reuben. They don't have espresso drinks like lattes or cappuccino so I knocked off a star. But they offer payment using a card now, so that was a relief. The real attraction is their baked goods. I got a kick out of their shark cupcakes. Everything looked delicious and fresh. My coffee was good despite it not being a latte: smooth and not acidic. I used less milk than expected and it was tasty. My Reuben was also good. Served on fresh marbled rye it had lots of sauerkraut and meat. My only critique is they scrimped on the Thousand Island rendering the sandwich a little bland for me. Despite the cafe being packed and being busy, my to-go order was ready in 5 minutes. Impressive. I liked this cafe for its quality and convenience. My two items were $11 so a little pricey, but I am glad to have a coffee place near work. My preference is for ethnic foods generally or fusion foods, but a solid cafe offering American cuisine in a clean, traditional cafe setting surely will be handy for family visits also. read more

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Went today. We go quite often. New ownership. Very pleasant and warm....wonderful Irish sod bread with honey butter not to mention the most amazing chicken salad with cranberries and nuts...congrats on your new ownership and much success. You are a gem in slingerlands!!! read more

Stopped in for breakfast today. We had Irish Breakfast. It was delicious. The corned beef hash may be the BEST I have ever had. Karen is a wonderful cook. The staff is super friendly. The baked goods looked decadent. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Emma Cleary's Coffee & Dessert - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Slingerlands, New York

Brian made us cornbread with jalapeños and cheddar cheese with a side of whipped butter... It was awesome and all my guests agreed, best cornbread ever! Thank you read more

Let me just say- the food is great. The breakfast sandwich and coffee deal for 5.00 is worth it! I definitely recommend getting a breakfast sandwich on the croissant. The weird part- we came in at around 8 am on a Tuesday (they open at 7) and the woman at the counter seemed new so she was asking questions to another older woman working there. This woman (maybe the owner?) seemed INCREDIBLY unhappy to be helping us. There was no one else in the restaurant, and it wasn't even RIGHT when they opened. She was very short, asking us if we were eating there or to go, and very annoyed. When we ordered two lattes, it was very obvious that she was not happy to be making them. I think I saw her eyes roll so hard at the mere thought of making them. If you do not want to make lattes, don't have them on the menu (sidebar- the lattes were awesome- try the snickerdoodle if you can handle the aggressive side-eye). We weren't ready to order as soon as we stepped up to the counter, so maybe that was it? But again, empty restaurant. It was a very weird experience. I honestly can understand people being a little grumpy, but this woman was downright hostile. FOOD WAS GREAT THOUGH! read more

I love Emma cleary's. Wow I wish it was next to my office, I'd seriously go there everyday. Delicious sandwiches wraps and salads. They even have some unique sandwiches which are amazing. My personal favorite is the chicken salad... It's the best I've ever eaten. I have no idea how they do it, but it's seriously unreal. Amazing. In their sandwiches they use baby greens instead of crappy lettuce which is a nice touch. Don't expect a little sandwich either, these are no chain sandwiches they are large with much better ingredients. Good value as well,around $6.50 a sandwich. Soups are homemade and great too!! They also have great baked goods and treats. Just remember they only take cash or checks! read more

Great food, great service! Highly recommend ANY of the baked goods including the frosted brownies and cinnamon rolls. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner food is awesome with lots of flavor and generous portions! Brian, the owner, is the absolute best - super nice and friendly. read more

Good food and coffee/tea. Great atmosphere. Though over priced for what they are. Especially since they only take cash! So high prices, with no convenience leaves me on the fence. We only visit there on rare occasions. read more

THIS CAFE IS GREAT. I love everything about Emma Cleary's. My family comes here every weekend to eat. Something you defintley must try, a cannoli. they are dipped in chocolate or loaded with chocolate chips and they are unlike any other. Every time i have gone I get the same sandwich called The Castle Bar. Unfortunately I think this sandwich is only limited time but it is one of the best turkey sandwiches I've ever had. The garlic mayonnaise and the toasted focaccia bread is really what makes the sandwich. Also, on the side I got a cup of New England clam chowder which was very thick and creamy but unfortunately not really that warm and I did not get crackers or a pickle on the side of my sandwich but the food tasted so great I didn't notice until I saw the picture in the end that I was supposed to have a pickle on the side. read more

FANTASTIC!! I, honestly, can't say enough about this restaurant. Great - family atmosphere! Delicious food! The portions are great! You can tell how dedicated the owner is to the establishment - he himself walks around bringing food, making coffee, looking after guests. 5 stars are just not enough! read more

I don't know what restaurant the other reviewers were in but this was the worst I've gone to in ages. Cute? Cafeterias have more charm. The only concession made to the corona virus was masks. Tables were dirty, staff leaned on the counters with no regard to cleanliness, plastic coated menus for everyone that wanted to look at a menu. All shared with anyone that looked at a menu. Outside even worse. Dirty railings, dirty tables, dirty building and porch floor. Ketchup brought out in a big bottle and left on the table. Food only fair. My daughter asked for crispy bacon and it was far from crispy. She couldn't eat it. I am not a complainer but I was very sorry we stopped at this place to eat. If you are worried about cleanliness or getting the virus do not stop here. I've eaten at three other restaurants since the area opened for indoor service and they were all fine. This was not! read more

I have been passing this place on my way to work all the time. Finally stopped and was not disappointed!! Great atmosphere and friendly people. Food was perfect and great prices. read more

My husband and I entered the cafe a few minutes before 11:00 am on a Saturday. We approached the order counter where the was a table with a stack of breakfast menus. There was one man in front of us placing an order and he asked the counterperson if he could still order breakfast. The counterperson asked someone in the kitchen and then she told the man that he could order breakfast so he did. Then she looked at me and told me that we could not order breakfast so we turned around and left. I don't know if they have a policy of not taking breakfast orders at or after 11:00am sharp. Maybe they do. But it was literally 11:00 on the dot when we stepped up to order. It was just really rude. Not to mention there was not a single person in line behind us. I've eaten here a handful if times in the past. Food is generally ok but nothing to write home about. Except for the one time lady summer when I ordered a salad to go. When I got it home and started eating it I could feel I was chewing on dirt and sand and spit it out. i looked through the lettuce and it was filthy! I called the cafe and was told that they must've gotten the lettuce from a different supplier that day, as they normally pay extra for pre washed lettuce. They did apologize for their mistake & told me the next time I came in they would refund my money or give me a free salad. Really? The person who took the lettuce out if the box couldn't tell that the lettuce was filthy or have the forethought to wash it? Gross. I'm mot quite sure why I ever ate there again (or tried to). Well, I won't make that mistake again. read more