Live in the area my entire life and went to Iron Gate for the first time, sorry I've missed it! Food was delicious, table of 5 and everyone loved everything, pancakes, omelet, sandwich, all yummy! Our server was sweet, attentive and easy to talk to, she shared some history of the building. Now, the building, absolutely beautiful! The architecture is stunning, perfectly decorated and used in a way to preserve the look of the mansion! Will definitely be back! read more

Iron Gate Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Albany, New York

Iron Gate Cafe has that cozy, tucked-away charm that makes brunch feel like an actual experience. The atmosphere is beautiful and relaxed, and there's something really special about sitting back and enjoying a meal without feeling rushed. It's a great choice for a slower morning, catching up with friends, or treating yourself to a nice brunch in Albany. read more

Very busy spot. Would not recommend for a large group as they only take reservations day of which made planning a bit harder to do. Service was okay, they were definitely a bit overwhelmed and thus we didn't see our waitress a ton. Food was good, everyone loved the pepper jack hollandaise but the cornbread was very dry which was a let down. A solid spot for breakfast. Would probably come back for a 2 or 4 person outing. read more

Iron Gate Cafe - Elvis' Memphis Scramble - Cafes Near Me - Albany, New York

Always the best. Love the staff. Great food. Nice portions. The waiting list is an amazing option. Go here if you haven't been!

Absolutely love this breakfast spot! The food is always fresh, delicious, and filling, and the service is friendly and welcoming. Definitely one of my favorite places to grab breakfast! read more

Excellent food! Excellent vibe! Excellent service. If we come back to Albany we will be coming back here!!! read more

Iron Gate Cafe - Limoncello pancakes and Stackhouse on GF toast. - Cafes Near Me - Albany, New York

Located in a historical building not too far from the Capitol building, it's about 7-10 minutes walk. It's in between buildings, so make sure to look out for the iron gate as you're walking by. Staff is attentive and welcoming. They have an online waitlist that you can join remotely for busy days. Interior is well maintained so you still see the old wooden floor, staircase, and fireplace. The portions are generous and you can choose salad / potatoes as side. The big iron breakfast sandwich has pepper inside if you like the heat read more

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We love Iron Gate. The food is always exceptional, and I highly recommend the Breakfast BLT. read more

Iron Gate Cafe - Breakfast BLT - Cafes Near Me - Albany, New York

Consistently amazing! Hard to beat sitting in their patio area on a 75 degree day. Perfectly shaded area. Staff is friendly and professional, our waitress was great. Ordered a lunch special called Southern Ember. Corn cake with a fried chicken cutlet and fried egg stacked on top. Everything cooked perfectly. Side of awesome home fries, sour cream, and a flavorful drizzle. Can't beat the originality and flavors. My wife enjoyed the Harvest Bowl, daughter enjoyed the quesadilla and her friend enjoyed a ham and cheese melt. Chugged some delicious coffee from Chris' Coffee, a local roaster from Latham. Great way to celebrate the start to my daughter's college year! read more

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My cousin and I came here for brunch. What a wonderful experience! The Iron Gate Cafe had so much charm to it the minute you walked through the gate. It was snowing out giving the outside that wonderful snow globe effect. The inside was charming and honestly kind of reminded me being in a palace. Our server was wonderful. My cousin and I hadn't seen each other in 5 years and stayed a while just talking. We never once felt like we had to rush out. I have some unique food allergies. They were able to accommodate my dietary needs. I had a mushroom, spinach, and cheese omelet with sourdough toast. It was delicious! I highly recommend you check them out when you are in the area! read more

Iron Gate Cafe - Mushroom, spinach, and cheese omelet - Cafes Near Me - Albany, New York

Iron gate is a must visit when you come to Albany. Their unique twists on breakfast classics is worth the weekend wait (although using the Yelp wait list cuts down on that!) The old Victorian home converted to restaurant is visually beautiful and creates a homy atmosphere. read more

A historic building that is preserved and serving up some great breakfast! Very interesting to look at the architecture and see how it really does look like it used to be a house. You feel that you're eating in a dining room or a living room (because at one point, it was). Food is great (not amazing), but really great! I'm not a huge eggs benedict person (I don't like mushy food), but I can tell this was good quality eggs benedict. Home fries are excellent - soft and slightly crunchy in some areas with lots of flavor. Got some kombucha to go just because. read more

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Visiting my friends in New York and we decided to go to Saratoga. On the way we hit up IronGate cafe because one of my friends had visited this place before. No wait on July 4th holiday. We were sat in the courtyard the weather was nice and only slightly windy. Everyone got different things. I got the Cajun scramble and my friend got the burrito. We didn't know the burrito would come armed with a toasted cheese crisp shield. It was rich and decadent and so delicious, the sauce it came with isn't a hot sauce but more of a tomato soup. We also ordered the brie and jam French toast which was adorned with strawberries and blueberries. It was simple but delicious because the salty Brie complements the sweet Jam incredibly well. Highly recommend coming on a sunny day it's so fun eating outside in a garden. If you want an absolute gut bomb get the burrito and the French toast. read more

Our first try turned out to be a learning lesson when Iron Gate in Albany, NY said our wait was an hour and a half- but, for future reference, we can put our name down online in their waitlist. That "next time" came, and we made it a point to return. The decorative iron gate greets you as you walk in, setting the tone for what's to come. The cozy courtyard leads you through an inviting path that gives a real sense of Iron Gate's charm, blending history with warm, welcoming vibes. With our names already on the list and a quick alert that our table was ready, we were able to finish up our errands nearby and get seated within minutes. Iron Gate's inside has rich colors, carved wood details, and chandeliers that give off the softest elegant glow. The menu offers breakfast basics and a good selection of beverages. I had the spinach+ mushroom omelette- plentiful and hearty with buttery, toasted sourdough and salad. My husband went with the namesake "Iron Gate" Benedict: smoked ham and pepper jack hollandaise over an English muffin. He added a side of fries, which were just simple. The Bellini I ordered? Perfect bubbly and peach combo. That said, the menu itself felt a little out of sync with the space. The ambiance is more elevated, but the food sticks close to simple territory. Not necessarily bad- just a bit mismatched with the style and experience. Still, the service more than made up for any of that. Trish, our server, was freaking amazing. So was the host. read more

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Some friends and I went to Iron Gate to catch up on St. Patrick's day weekend. We fortunately didn't get stuck in parade crowds. We used Yelp's "join the line" feature to secure a designated brunch time and only had a minimal wait once we got there. Iron Gate was very much still in the St. Patrick's day spirit so were lucky enough to be able to order off of their regular menu as well as their St. Patrick's day menu. I ordered a mimosa off of the regular menu while my brunch buddies all tried specialty beverages. I enjoyed my mimosa and got to sample two boozy iced coffees and a green lemonade. I wasn't a fan of the lemonade but then again lemonade isn't my thing unless it's 85 and sunny out. On to entrees. If breakfast is an option on a menu, I'm getting breakfast. I got the "lucky pancakes" which were pancakes with green food dye with crumbled up thin mints mixed in. I asked if they could make them gluten free but they said no, so I opted to ignore my gluten sensitivity and have them as they came. They were admittedly delicious - three fluffy pancakes of minty magic - but my stomach regretted them later. (Not Iron Gate's fault that I made poor life choices) My brunch buddies also had breakfast, but they opted to go the savory route. I forget what they ordered but I did remember to take pictures of their meals and can recall that everyone was happy with their meals. I got to sample their meals (and they got to sample mine). The omelet and home fries was a solid choice. All in all, Iron Gate was a fun experience. We didn't feel rushed by our waitress at all so it gave us the chance to catch up and chat. read more

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everything is delicious setting is lovely and service is great. I love it hear especially outside on a warm fall morning

I'm new to the area, and a lot of people recommended Iron Gate Cafe - so naturally, I went. Love the ambiance of the place, plenty of seating indoor and outdoor (shaded)! My friends and I loved our waitress - she was attentive, funny, engaged, and gave great advice on foods we questioned before ordering. The menu isn't too overwhelming, definitely has a lot of options, but just enough to where you want a little bit of everything. Some of the combinations of food sounded very intriguing and I ended up getting "The Sundown," Benedict! I've never had a Benedict with roasted sweet potato, but it was quite the enjoyable experience as a first. The flavor of the sweet potato, pepper jack hollandaise (and yes, I said pepper jack hollandaise), and pickled onions paired sooo well together! Also, their home fries were crispy and delicious, and not the kind you'd get in NJ or some parts of NY (Smashed down potatoes)?? Theirs are the cubed type, and it's the only way to do it. For a drink, I got "Morning Madras," which was a combination of Orange, Cranberry, and Prosecco. It wasn't too strong, and the flavor of orange and cranberry was pretty good, and don't worry, the flavor of cranberry didn't over power. All of my friends loved their dishes, they ordered; "John Denver," "Bacado Omelet," and "Lemon Ginger Pancakes." Highly recommend going!! read more

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Sam was an awesome server, food was so much better than it needed to be, tons of vegetarian and gf options if you want them, and a generally great vibe. read more

Iron Gate Cafe - Tofu Scramble Beef burger - Cafes Near Me - Albany, New York

Best brunch spot in Albany. Incredible staff and the food is delicious. We always get an order of pancakes or French toast for the table so we can also try the savory specials. read more

As we sat at this restaurant waiting a short time for our food, we enjoyed the fact that the internet exists... Without the internet, we never would have found this wonderful breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. Honestly, with the eclectic look from the sidewalk, and the fact that the front courtyard is squeezed between two apartment buildings, this would be an easy place to miss if you weren't specifically looking for it. We visited Iron Gate on a Saturday morning, to enjoy a late breakfast while traveling through Albany. We were quickly approached by our server, Casey who remained efficient and friendly throughout the dining experience. I had the Iron Gate Benedict with fruit which was good... Probably a four out of five, my wife had the Elvis Memphis scramble which looked even better. Our breakfast including drinks, tip and tax averaged just under $30 per person which is a little higher end, but well worth it for this cute setting. They have a lot of seating, and many different experiences - an outdoor patio, indoor tables, and a bar area. Since it was the weekend, there was plenty of free parking available on the street right outside. read more

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Classic coffee was so good, whatever roast they are using hot the spot for the morning. I also loved my eggs Benedict, their pepperjack hollandaise was killer. If you go on the weekend you can queue yourself online to get a table easier. If you have a large party you can reserve. Great spot for our girls brunch! Can only imagine how nice it is to sit outside in the warm weather read more

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Stumbling upon this cafe was a delight! It was a drizzly awful day so the gates looked foreboding and it was tucked back--but once inside the crazy bright local art and the cheerful staff an buzzing clattering energy of a restaurant packed to the gills made me smile. There was a rather long wait (we ended up going out for a walk around the block!) but the wait was worthwhile. Astonishing, excellent traditions brunch food - there is a very good reason for wanting to wait!! The place is a warren of parlors because the space seems to have been an 1800s hotel or apartment home. So lusciously high-ceilinged and crammed with cool things to see. Yes okay it was loud and crowded but it was terrrific. read more

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We stopped in Albany on our way to Saratoga Springs and my husband was nice enough to make a reservation at this hidden gem. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating both in front and in the back. We were quickly seated at one of their indoor tables. The menu offers both lunch and breakfast items. They have plenty of omelette choices, as well as your other typical breakfast dishes. They also have a few sandwiches for lunch. I went with the Elvis' Memphis Scramble. In addition to scrambled eggs it had bacon, sausage, grilled onions and green peppers. The sides were home fries and cornbread. It was a very generous portion and tasted delicious. My husband went with the Iron Gate Benedict. It had poached eggs and Virginia Ham. He also loved his meal. Service was quick and friendly. read more

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Everything was AMAZING! The pancakes The service The ambiance (sat outside) Use the app to join the waitlist. We were driving in from Saratoga Springs and the 70 min wait was not any kind of issue. Call if you are a large party. ENJOY!!! No photos.. we were starving read more

Outstanding food great service reasonable price. The waiting system works well. Nice atmosphere

The food is excellent, the staff is friendly and helpful, the atmosphere elegant but makes you feel at home at the same time. read more

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Whether you're a local or just passing through, Iron Gate Cafe delivers a delightful brunch experience. I had the BLAST sandwich--packed with bacon, turkey, lettuce, tomato, and pesto mayo - it was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend ordered the Breakfast Burrito, which was hearty and flavorful. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere adds to the charm, making it a spot we'd gladly return to. Service was efficient and friendly as well. Highly recommended for a satisfying brunch! read more

Iron Gate Cafe - BLAST sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Albany, New York

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Was traveling through Albany today and stopped here! I got the iron gate Benedict with home fries and it was so delicious definitely would recommend. Service was good and it's a super cute spot! read more

Been going here since undergrad (2018) to get some yummy brunch. Brought my family here after my little cousins graduation and it did not disappoint. I will forever tell people to come. The stuffed French toast and the raspberry French toast are to die for. Additionally I had this health friendly meal, eggs Benedict with bean patty and salad. read more

Iron Gate Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Albany, New York

This is probably my favorite brunch spot in Albany! It is in such a beautiful building, the food never disappoints, and the service is excellent. They always have really good brunch specials that I love to try. Definitely can get really busy on weekends, I am happy they have added the online waitlist as a way to limit some of the waiting. This is a go to spot for my family! read more

Great spot for breakfast in the area. We were in town for a wedding and wanted a good breakfast/brunch spot. Reading online that it gets busy quickly and parking can be challenging, we got there shortly after they opened on a Saturday morning and had no wait and no issue with parking. Both my wife and I got the breakfast burrito. It was a large portion and was delicious. No complaints on the food. I also had a coffee and a Bloody Mary. I would have preferred a bit more spice and flavor in the Bloody Mary as the mix was a little bland. There is a nice cozy atmosphere inside. Overall, our experience was great and would come back again if we are in the area. read more

Iron Gate Cafe - Bloody Mary - Cafes Near Me - Albany, New York

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The food is always consistent and fantastic. Setting is very cool and the service is always

Look for the iron gates along Washington Ave. it's discreetly nestled in-between the historic buildings of Albany. You'll be greeted by a fairytale-like aesthetic and charm in their courtyard. Inside contains a homely interior with energetic staff and music. I visited during the fall season, with many great-sounding options to choose from. I ordered the Eddie Munster, which was an amazing blend of ham, hash browns, and egg all within a croissant sandwich. Actually amazing option! It embodies breakfast to its core, and the sweet chili sauce is an added bonus that gives it character. I accompanied my dish with a maple snickerdoodle latte. Get it hot! The temperature is perfect for drinking (not too scalding), and its flavor is perfectly sweet and deep. It's not overbearing, and it's perfect for the season. Amazing restaurant. read more

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Food was delicious, the serving sizes were much larger than I expected for the price. Definitely a better deal than it seems based on the menu. The wait staff were lovely and helpful. The building is beautiful with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating read more

My favorite spot in the AM to go and reset and eat some great breakfast. Service is very calm and friendly. I always love seeing the outside of Iron Gate very much fall vibes ! read more

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The food at the Iron Gate was fabulous! I ordered the orange pancakes and tried some of my colleague's potatoes. Although I didn't have the eggs Benedict, my other colleague raved about the taste of the biscuit and how that was a perfect pairing. Service was pretty good and fast. On my next visit to Albany, I intend to return. read more

Do not recommend. Over easy eggs were crispy. Ham was over cooked and tough. Home fries were burnt. If I were a waitress I wouldn't have even taken the plate or to the customer. I would have had them remake it. Oh and hot chocolate was almost cold. Don't waste your money. read more

Service is spectacular food is great and the place is gorgeous we are always pleased. Good cappuccinos. read more

OMG! Such a great time! We went on Saturday in early January. I had always heard great things about their 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. read more

Love Irongate! See previous reviews for more details, just adding more pictures from more recent visits :)) read more

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