Everything here has a cooked at home feel and the staff is phenomenal. I go regularly and enjoy the…read morehouse and patio :)

OMG! Such a great time! We went on Saturday in early January. I had always heard great things about…read moretheir Sunday brunches. I had tried to go previously on a sunday in the line was almost to the curb. It was dead of winter , so I decided to go someplace else. I'm so happy that I decided to go on a Saturday. They do call ahead reservations , which is great. We had a table of three, and we were seated with a minute of our time. The staff was very friendly, and the food was amazing. I was very pleased that this wasn't an affordable outing with the rising costs of everything. The three of us made a pack to return again and i'm looking forward to it soon.

Food - Excellent!!! It was delicious. Service- It was good…read more We had a waitress who was in training. Her and the waiter worked well together. Ambiance- It was noisy in the beginning but as the lunch crowd left it was quieter. You could carry on a conversation easily with six or more people.

In for the night after a great meal at Lanie's Cafe on Albany Shaker rd. . I started with an…read moreappetizer of calamari with marinara sauce - they really need to start offering that with cocktail sauce as an option-, and repeating what she said on our wedding night, my wife exclaimed " that's huge." even after sharing with her I needed a box to take the rest home. My wife ordered Veal Parmesan with a side of spaghetti while I went with the prime rib sandwich. I managed to finish my meal, but the serving was so large that she had to take hers home in a box. The hostess was kind enough to seat us at a table so I could have my back to a wall saying only that we need to be out of there in 90 minutes because it was reserved. We sat down ate , paid our bill and left in almost exactly an hour. Olive Garden could learn a thing or two from this place as the food was nice and hot and neither the hostess nor the waitress ever argued with me, even Lanie herself, stopped by to check on us. It was nice to see her as it's been quite a few years since I've been in there. How about that? I actually sat down and had a meal at a restaurant with no complaints.With a decaf iced tea for my wife and a glass of ice water with lemon for me the bill came to $80 and change, because everyone was so nice and accommodating I put a $100 bill on the table and left, we will return.

I first went to Mr. Bumbles Cafe when they originallh opened and had a fantastic experience…read more Now, after a several year time period of living out of state, I have returned to try them out again and I was not disappointed. The service was warm and friendly. The food was outstanding, utilizing fresh sourced produce and baked goods. The cafe was spotless, as was thd rest room. The decor is friendly and inviting. I will definitely be back!

Mr. Bumbles had been on my radar for a while, so when I had an appointment not too far away, I knew…read moreI had to visit. I can find a lot of good words to include here: Cozy, charming, unique, friendly, welcoming. I could taste the freshness and quality in my made-to-order breakfast sandwich. That was a small coffee?!?!?! The decor is fun. Street parking is very convenient too. Similar types of stuff I could get at fast food places closer to my home just can't compare. If I lived closer, I'd be here all the time. Even with a slightly longer drive, I still want to come back here more often.

We stopped here just to have a couple of drinks. Fun friendly atmosphere. Dogs are welcome!read more

What does "dive bar' really mean anyway? It's a terrible word, and furthermore I think it is been…read moreco-opted by the younger generation. There, I said it. Joe's Grill is not a place to go see and be seen. It's not where you go chasing the latest cult beer can release. One might look at it and think it's not a place to go for the food either. Those people would be wrong. Are there regulars in there, sucking down beers on a Saturday afternoon? You bet there are. If you get there early, you might even inadvertently sit in one of their seats. But don't worry about it. You're just visiting. They know you'll be gone before too long. Actually, if you order food, you might be at Joe's longer than you might suspect. The food is cooked to order, and it's worth the wait. The wings are seriously good. Now I want to go back and try the pizza. Actually, I want to try a lot of the things on the menu. I'm not entirely sure about the dining room. There's a pool table right in the middle. And while nobody was playing, I found sitting at the bar felt like a much more natural place to be. But this isn't the place to come with a group. They have beer on tap. But beer in bottles is probably a better option. Judging by the empties, It looks like they go through a lot of bottles, so I would expect product cycles through with some regularity. When drinking macro brews, I prefer them to be impossibly cold. But old refrigerators aren't quite up for the task. Still, that's okay. Because do you know what Joe's has that places with colder refrigerators don't? Character. And it's not a character that can be created or imitated. You can't artfully decorate your way to a soulful bar on a forgotten stretch of Central Avenue. But you should find a way to get yourself there. For fried fatty foods, beer in bottles, and some classic rock on the jukebox. It feels wrong to take an Uber or a Lyft. Maybe you can have the car pick you up or drop you off next door, and you can walk the 90 feet to Joe's. Then maybe you could feel like you're part of the neighborhood. More than anything else, this is a neighborhood tavern. And Albany's taverns are this region's diamonds in the rough. They may not look like much, but the culinary and cultural wealth they hold inside is staggering.

Food was great, we had the Mac and cheese, a Cesar wrap and a Bic Mac wrap. All of the food was…read moregood the service was good. The place is much bigger inside then it looks. Lots of tables and a bar. We just came for a quick bite and the food came quick. Great place!

I love restaurants but what I dislike the most about them is the unneeded wastefulness. Why…read morerestaurants need to give plastic utensils with every takeout meal is beyond me. Which is why I'm always excited when a takeout place gives you the option to select "no utensils". Alas every single time I order takeout, juniors ignores the no utensils request and gives me more plastic waste I don't know what to do with. Food is good and fast, but every time I open the bag and see they provided a fork knife and spoon for me to eat a sandwich...I'm annoyed!

Phenomenal service and quick! Extremely friendly family owned energy as soon as you walk in. Tons…read moreof variety and selection and really reasonable prices. The closest thing to a bodega you're going to get in the area and some of the best breakfast sandwiches in the business

Good food great service and delicious wide variety of choices clean and courteous atmosphere. At…read morefirst I wasn't thrilled but after giving it another chance I'm sold!

I had an excellent Philly cheesesteak from pepper jacks. I opted for the large size for an extra…read morethree dollars. It was loaded with flavorful steak and was very juicy. The American cheese accented it nicely. It was on a soft tasty hero roll. I ordered the steak and cheese Philly which was packed with double steak. It's how the sandwich comes without having to order additional meat on it. Next time I'll try another option like bacon and mushrooms or something. Finally a place I can go to consistently for a great steak sub.

I live 30 minutes away and will leave my home to get their food - its that good…read more Cheese curds, sweet potato fries and ANY of their sandwiches is a "treat yourself" in itself. The counter staff are friendly & the ambiance leans towards the younger crowd... but don't let me decide - go see for yourself!!!

Cute, small spot. Seems like a one-woman show! She recommended calling ahead in the future so she…read morecould provide an ETA on food. Still was only a 20 minute wait for us. Burrito was great and super filling. Salsa was delicious. Love that everything is made to order in house. Non-vegan options too!

I stopped by here with a friend when we were going through Albany, we were in a bit of a hurry and…read morecalled, the owner was on her way to the restaurant and she kindly made us two sandwiches and two juices and coffee, it was great!