Came here for a light lunch, tea and dessert. Our visit started off great- we were greated warmly,…read morepromptly seated and given menus. The tea was wonderful and our lunch items came quickly and were tasty. We asked to keep a menu, explaining we would like to get dessert after. Once we we received our lunch food, it quickly went downhill. We never saw our waitress again after that. My son finished his Boba tea and wanted another, but our waitress never came over to check on us. We sat for over 40 minutes after we recieved our initial order and not one waitstaff came over to ask if we wanted anything else, nor did they come over to give us the check. After giving up hope of dessert and more tea, we eventually went to the front counter to pay since we realized no one was coming to give us the bill. Normally, I would understand if it was understaffed or busy- yet the two parties next to us had waitstaff come over numerous times. We were literally ignored. We won't be back and I do not recommend.

Delicious, relaxed lunch with my daughter. First time for her and second for me…read more The Mango Green Ice Tea was refreshing. We both ordered the Beef Sukiyaki and tossed salad. The tender moist beef slices on a roll were very good. The Ginger dressing on the salad was flavorful, and I wish I could buy it to elevate salads at home. We enjoyed the Red Bean Ice Cream which is creamy with tidbits of bean. Outstanding. Service was attentive, friendly, and efficient! Ambiance is relaxed which was welcome after shopping on Wolf Road. And the bucket chairs are so comfortable.

I was never really a donut person, but when I tried their free donuts at the Albany Tree Lighting…read moreevent... they converted me. So much that I stopped by their shop on a late Sunday morning to a HUGE variety of donuts. They have vanilla based donuts in addition to cider donut. They've got vegan donuts and mishapen discount donuts. They also do too good to go as well as donate any left over donuts. I got the cappuccino and ginger cider donuts and a small coffee. I'll probably stick to their original as the glazes were a little too cakes on and sweet for my liking. Despite the sweetness, the ginger and coffee flavors did shine through... so for those who like sweet things -- this is amazing. In addition to donuts, they have hot apple cider and speciality coffee, tea and cider drinks! It's a cute space where I would love to sit at, drink some coffee and donuts with a book on a snowy morning.

Very good donuts! They're cider based and homemade. They have gluten-free options too. Service was…read morefriendly and helpful. The donuts are cakey. I think they taste better putting in the microwave for a few seconds. They have all sorts of coffees too. They're open only from 7-1 everyday, and they can sell out of the popular donuts. Very cute shop! There's plenty of parking in a lot. Very popular place here.

Cannoli, pastries, cookies, cakes - sooo many options! The prices are not too bad. They also get…read morethe line moving. You can tell the locals love this place. I probably would too if I were local. Anyway, I think it would have been much better if they filled their cannoli upon ordering. If Mike's Pastry and Modern Pastry in Boston can do it, they could too. Still glad we stopped. We got a good variety. Who would have thought raspberry cannoli is good?!

A long-time favorite, Bella Napoli is a true local gem…read more Sandwiches are fantastic, really scratches the itch for a good Italian mix. We love coming for breakfast, which is hot, fast, delicious, and reasonably priced (even these days). Home fries are to die for and their lattes are just as good as fancier spots in the area (and won't break the bank). Of course, you can't go to Bella Napoli without checking out their Italian pastries, cookies, and other baked goods. Our favorites include the turtle cheesecake, chocolate dipped cookies, cannolis and pasticchiotti. Danish, breads, and turnovers are also excellent. The service is always efficient and friendly. Can be tough to score a spot at the counter, but we always feel cozy and at home when we do.

Simply delicious! I'm Surprised at the low number of ratings / reviews on Yelp for how amazing…read morethis product is. Great people. Local. Can't be beat. Great value and quality. Easy to order and easy pickup. Very convenient for me, in downtown Albany, just off the highway. I placed an order for 1/2 strawberry crunch cheesecake and 1/2 chocolate Pb cup for a special occasion/birthday surprise and everyone was blown away! They were very flexible / accommodating with pickup day/time. Very delicious. Will order again and highly recommend! Thank you. Extremely satisfied and the birthday girl was very happy!

One word: amazing! From the exceptional cheesecake flavor options to the friendly customer service…read moreand free delivery, they're outstanding. They also offer a discount with a 518 Foodies card, which can be purchased at 518foodies.com. Misses Kisses Pies does something that I've never seen another bakery do and that's offer a four flavor cheesecake! That's right -- four flavors on one cheesecake. It's insane! I ordered the chocolate peanut butter, strawberry crunch, banana pudding and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I couldn't decide which flavor I liked best. They were all so delicious and the crust was heavenly. To order, visit MissesKissesPies.com and look over the menu before calling (518) 461-7324 with your order. Highly recommend!!

We headed to Cheesecake Machismo after a long day at two museums. It was a rainy day. When we got…read morethere and saw the sign outside, I was thinking, great, they have a few flavors left. When we got inside, the friendly gentleman (the owner, I believe), broke the news that he only had double Dutch left. He described it and hubby and I thought, well, that sounds delicious. We each got a slice to go. Service was excellent, prices were decent. The place is small but I can understand why they have raving reviews. Cheesecake Machismo knows their cheesecake. Husband carried the cheesecake slices on the walk back to our hotel and kept saying he could smell them. We were saddened to know they were not open the next day (Sunday) and were also closed on Memorial Day. We both wished we got an extra slice! Don't miss out on this special treat.

Small space with tasty treats. Lots of choices and all seemed tasty and a skittle unique don't was…read morehard to choose, but I went with maple. Prices a bit high but I knew that going in. For me it's a once in a while treat but definitely worth it!

I love the Cheezy Egg Rollup! Get it with the "bacon" and it's amazing…read more Pro tip is to order 2 and save the second for leftovers for the next 2 days. It is so filling and so good. Even for non-vegans, the food is approachable and very tasty.

I loved this place! They were so welcoming and helpful. I asked for all of their favorite…read morerecommendations for donuts and coffee and not a single one missed. I have been a few times now and every time just as good. I love the rotating flavors. They were so delicious and light and fluffy. I love that they are a business that also stands behind human rights as well.

Wow! I waited over a week to visit this place because they were sold out of most of the desserts…read more They're so popular, and the owners take their time making new desserts. They have tea, but I wanted cheesecake. The cheesecake was excellent! You order online or at their kiosk inside. It's best to keep checking online to see if the desserts you want are in stock yet, if they aren't, they're listed as sold out. The ube cheesecake was creamy, sweet, with cream. The triple matcha cheesecake was very good, tasted like matcha, and best if you don't like dessert too sweet. Each piece of cake was around $10-11 would be nice if it was bigger, but it's great as it is because it's dense. It's so cute inside! Service is fast! Highly recommend!

Loved Eggcellent so much we visited twice on our trip in the Albany area! The options are fresh and…read moredifferent from what I am used to having when grabbing a milk or fruit tea. First up, I ordered the Jasmine Tea with Matcha foam and coconut water. This was a super refreshing drink and I am already wanting to have it again. Second we grabbed the Ube Milk Tea float which was a super pleasant taste, ordered with 0 percent sugar which kept it at a perfect level of sweetness. The ube milk tea float comes with a scoop of delicious ube ice cream on top. The service was super friendly and inviting, and the inside was really cutely designed.

Boozy Moo sends their, hurmm, one of their, I don't know how many they have, food (ice cream)…read moretrucks to the Schenectady Green Market farmers market on Sundays. That is where we get our fix of boozy ice cream. Really interesting flavors, all done really well. Single scoops, shakes, or hand packed pints, we get the pints, and we devour them in under a week, good thing we can get more next Sunday.

Not a fan! Definitely, not a fan. Yuk, yuk, yuk…read more Have had better by pouring liquor over freezer burnt old bargain store ice cream

So sad. We got there and they had no soft serve vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Only frozen yogurt…read moresoft serve. The hard ice cream black raspberry - was just ok. We have been before and enjoyed the soft serve. Big portions but quality is not great. And no bathroom for customers? Not ok

Scoups makes good quality hard ice cream in traditional flavors, as well as soft ice cream. There…read moreare, of course, a variety of toppings, sundae choices, and more. A small cone or dish is 3 scoops, currently at $5.25, tax included. It's cash only, but there's an ATM several feet to the right of the ordering counter. I got 2 scoops of peanut butter ice cream topped with a scoop of vanilla. The vanilla had some very small ice crystals in it but was otherwise fine. I really love their peanut butter ice cream. It's creamy with the peanut butter flavor but not overwhelming. The cone does seem to be a little small for all that ice cream, so don't dilly-dally too much eating it in warm weather. Since some other parlors near me have closed, Scoups has become by default the closest ice cream spot to me that makes their own hard ice cream. This is not a bad thing. It's also not bad that it's not too far away from Wolf Road, and it becomes a convenient spot for dessert after dinner nearby.

Cookies are my biggest weakness. If I had to pick a spirit character, I'd be the Cookie Monster…read morebecause I devour them :P I was so excited to try Nocturnal Cookies and ordered the 6-pack. As soon as I opened the box, I was honestly a bit disappointed by how tiny they were for the price (the photo make them look bigger). The flavor options are fun, and I liked the taste of all of them. Double chocolate chip was probably my favorite, while red velvet was my least favorite. It had a bit of a strange taste to me. I think the main appeal of Nocturnal Cookies is that they're perfect for satisfying a late night sweet tooth since they're open until 1 a.m., but for the price, I just don't think they're worth it.

The cookies were delicious and I would order them again. They were super hot and soft. You have to…read morewait 25 mins for your order even if it's just one cookie. I feel like the basics should be on hand. They do have a sign and warn you when you order. I wish they would text you when your order is waiting so you can kill time nearby. They don't list allergens. They are small, but the price isn't bad. Would I get them again? Yes.