Great place. Great people. Love, love, love all the reclaimed materials used in the decor. Def on my list to re-visit.

Very nice place. The drinks are fantastic and the cheese platters are delicious. The staff is really nice and welcoming. The prices are a little steep but then again its a high end wine bar so if your not looking to spend a little cash don't come here. You'll be amazed with the historic building that it occupies. The brick walls and décor inside is very nice. Can't wait to come back in the spring and summer and sit in the back room where they open the roof. All in all great place! read more

Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! It was tasty and the wine on tap is great. The portions are a tad small for the prices though... that's my only complaint. But other than that, it's amazing! read more

Perfect date night spot. Beautiful indoor space and outdoor seating as well. Bartenders are very helpful with selecting the right wine for you. This is one of my go-to spots now! read more

Stopped for dessert one night on the way home from dinner and was definitely unimpressed. Very limited selection of some uninspired items. Wine pours seemed short for the money and servers didn't really have knowledge of wines available. read more

Stopped after a Troy Music Hall show about 9:30 last evening with a group of six people for a night cap. The bar was not crowded and the staff appeared to be standing around. Since no of the staff appeared interested in taking our order or serving our group, I approached the bartender and ordered drinks. I was told two of the drinks shown on the bar menu were unavailable. Ordered a second time, again no response from anyone, we just sat at our seats. A third time I again approached the bartender and ordered, again no response, the bartender was just like "deer in the headlights". No one ever waited on our table. After about twenty minutes of no service our group left never to return. read more

I was in town visiting from Las Vegas and my family insisted we go here. Right when we got there our group sat at a table. The server approached us and told us that because we are a large group we had to be on one bill and if didn't want that to go to the bar. No hello, no greeting of any kind just basically told us to kick rocks. So right off the bat we all had a bad experience but willing to look past it. We went to the front bar to order wine and food and the bartender there was very friendly. We then heard there was a bar upstairs so we headed up to check it out. Myself and my two family members asked to order a shot and the female bartender happily said yes. Next thing I know this male bartender approached and said "maybe you need to finish your glass of wine first." He said a few other things and was beyond rude. He was saying I was too drunk...I didn't fall, stumble or slur my words. I was shocked and just walked downstairs so embarrassed. Next thing I know some one in our group was handing me a lemon drop martini that I didn't ask for. That same bartender walks by and takes it out of my hand. Again I was SHOCKED! I felt like this man singled me out and decided I was going to be his target for the night. I've worked in hospitality for years, I know how a customer should be treated and this was not ok. We were able to speak with the owner who was very friendly. She seemed to agree with us and understand but then again she could have been nice just to shut us up. I will never return here or recommend it to anyone I know. I would never want anyone else to be treated that way! If I could give them ZERO stars I would have! read more

the service was inept--from the wide-eyed hostess in trendy dress to the waitress who informed me when I asked about a particular wine, "it's good. it's from Italy." thanks. it would have been nice to know the kitchen was out of a particular dish when we were given the menus (because, of course, this is one of the dishes we wanted). it would have been nice to not clear away all the glasses and plates from those who were finished, leaving those who were not feeling they had to catch up--or those who were they had rushed through their meal. it would have been nice to not take away wine glasses that were not completely empty. the portions bordered on stingy--from the "twee" grilled cheese in a cardboard boat to the $10 egg served on a bed of lentils sprinked with chickpeas, topped with bland feta and even blander harissa. the marconas, though, were a generous tasty portion that helped us feel fed. the egg and its bed were served cold, as are most of the dishes on the regular menu. it would be nice to state that in print, as, for example, a plate of root vegetables with goat cheese might be expected to arrive warm. it would be nice to offer more warm foods in general. it would be nice to offer a green vegetable or basic salad to accompany the meat/cheese and other small plates, so that drinkers could make a meal should they desire one. it would be nice to offer whole grain bread. it would be nice to offer fresh white bread rather than tasteless stale slices. the metallic stools are uncomfortable and do not promote long sitting. the atmosphere is otherwise hypnotic. the wine and beer selections are impressive and varied. it would be nice if other aspects of the confectionary were as sweet. read more

We like this place but it was annoying to, after spending $150 on two very small dinners in their new restaurant next door, be told we had to move from the area where we were sitting because my husband went to the bar and ordered a drink after no one came to our table for ten minutes (could only sit there for "table service"). read more

Cannot comment on the food but I dig the atmosphere and decor. The wine doesn't disappoint and even the bathroom has an industrial chic feeling. read more

First let me say I'm primarily focused on the coffee, since that is what I drink. I've been drinking coffee all my life; I roast and blend my own beans and make my own espresso though my machine is not good. Since coming to school in the area about 2 years ago, I've been trying coffee shops all around the capital region looking for that perfect shot of espresso, and after trying probably 20+ shops (some of the better ones several times), I wound up heading to the Confectionery after work with some co-workers, and I was shocked that the espresso I had there was better than any I'd had in the capital region. Vic is approachable and knows his coffee. They use an old-fashioned manual pump to pull their shots, and the quality is evident. Definitely my favorite espresso in the region, and I'm now making a habit of stopping in there regularly. Don't let the Wine and Cheese fool you, there are great coffee drinks here! read more

This wine bar is fabulous!! The building is beautiful and the wine and food are to die for! i highly recommend this place for a fun night out! read more

Ahhh, love this place. Inside is rustic and homey. Brings you back to what used to be there and also a glimpse of today. It's small, but quaint inside. They have a variety of 'local' wines and some nicer more worldly wines and great little small plates that come labeled with chalk. So glad that Troy got this little gem. Can't wait to come back! read more

I sometimes can't believe this place exists, and that it's around the corner from my best friends' apartment. I've never been there and not had a good time. I can't even in good conscience downgrade them because sometimes it's impossible to get a seat... because while that is certainly frustrating, the reason it's so packed is that it's the best. The service is great-- they're attentive without being pushy, and you never feel pressured to get more so they get a better tip. You can get a little taste of everything here-- their wine list is varied with something interesting for every palate, and their food offerings are chosen with care. Whether you get the cheese plate or the macarons, the local truffles or just a glass of something, you'll be treating yourself. And it's very reasonably priced-- even hanging out there for a few hours rarely nets me more than a $40 bill. But really, the charm of the Confectionery is in its atmosphere, which cannot be done justice by words. If you haven't visited, do. You won't regret it. read more

This place is the best!!!! I heard about it from a friend and decided to go there Thursday night with my boyfriend. They were open till midnight and the place was hopping with a trendy looking crowd when we got there. We found a spot at the bar to check out the menus which were unique- nice paper on a clip board, listing their wines, cheeses (YUM), meats, candies, hummus, and beers. I like the fact that they serve beer, so you can bring your friends that aren't big wine enthusiasts. The inside of the place is so nice- my boyfriend described it as feeling like you're in an underground wine bar. Think exposed brick, jars of old fashioned candy lining one of the walls and an overall warm, inviting environment. The staff were amazingly friendly, one of the waitresses described her favorite cheeses and wines for us and took great care of us when we sat down and met with some friends. I love the fact that they use IPad's with the cube so you can pay right at the table and you don't have to wait for them to run your card and come back. This even allows you to have your receipt e-mailed so you don't have to carry a receipt. The wines were great, cheeses AMAZING (try the one with the black tea rine) and overall we had a great experience. We'll definitely be going back. read more

Have been going to Lucas for about 4 years. One of my favorite, eclectic joints. Great atmosphere, chill lighting, great beer and wine list. Wines pared with numerous combos of meat and cheese plates. Awesome choices and combos. Dropped in last week, and was shocked to discover the menu was now pizzas, paninis, and one option of meat/cheese. I asked the bartender WHAT HAPPENED!!!??? his answer: people were complaining that there wasnt enough "filling" options on the menu. So, i walk in and see a pepperoni pizza being consumed next to me. Wow, way to sell out lucas. I know this joint is your original and you have opened up other restaurants since. Sooooo, way to blow off your roots, forget and throw away what made you and lucas great! And that was...lucas confectionery, LC with meat/cheese options..and wine pairings. But you threw that all away bc some meatheads were requesting pizzas. I can get a pizza anywhere. Sad, great place with a niche that blew it up. Dont understand it. I stopped in a few weeks ago, finished my beer to be cordial and left. Will NEVER go back and thats sad after loving and promoting the joint for years. Hey owners, you could have directed all the meathead big eaters over to one of your 2 or 3 new places. Instead, you blew up your identity. Sad, BYE. read more

GREAT place to take a date. One of the best atmospheres in town; the wine is delicious and well-priced, and most importantly for me anyhow, the cheese menu was INCREDIBLE. They make it easy to order, and the pairings were wonderful. We had five different types of cheese and loved each one. Also, the waiters/bartenders were all super nice, as was the owner! Will definitely visit again :) read more

Was having trouble finding a table and the waitress Charlotte went above and beyond and had the most amazing customer service! She was courteous, kind and very attentive. Very impressed with her and how she went above and beyond to provide my group with customer service. She was amazing!!! read more

I have found a little slice of heaven in Troy N.Y I cant stress enough how special Victor and Heather are for this amazing place. I ride by the confectionery all the time and the place always has a vibrant crowd. I personaly am a very artistic indivisual who loves great wine food and ambiance galore and after randomly stopping in I am sure this place has it. You never know who you will meet I met some of the most amazing people here including the owners who were inspiring and warm. I am very into positivity and motivation and this place is filled with positive energy. Me and a dear friend Maria had wine (Red Zin) a very unique chesee tray accompanied by jam and honey and sliced bread. The presentation was outstanding and I realy enjoyed trying the diferent types of flavorful cheeses.The Confectionarey is the type of place you read about in a novel where friends get together time and time agian for memories laughs and great wine. I am in love with this Wine Bar because normally one would have to travel to a major city such as NYC to experience this type of environment and these wonderful people have made it possible in Troy NY. I look foward to creating many more memories with you guys and thanks for this wonderful addition to the city of Troy. Love positivity and growth guys! read more

Went for dessert and a drink after dinner on a Saturday night. One dessert on the menu. Not much of a choice. Got a glass of white wine - not chilled. Liked the inside and the ambiance is nice. Although not thrilled will try it again. read more

It's great to see a place really embrace a true wine bar atmosphere. Didn't think I would ever see it come to the Capital District. Oh and finally people as excited as I have always been over charcuterie!! Bravo!! read more

Amazing. Wine is excellent. The service and the cheese plates - very well done. It also has a great vibe, nice mixed crowd and wonderful energy. read more

All the things you would expect from a wonderful wine bar. The wide variety of Ports and Dessert wines available by the glass set it apart from most other wine bars in the area. Hopefully it will succeed in exposing more people to this under appreciated class of wines. read more

We celebrated a friends' birthday here last week and we had the most magical night! The staff was helpful, attentive, thoughtful and patient, and flawlessly executed our special birthday requests. (candles on cake etc. etc.) We felt simultaneously right at home and completely in another world. Special note: the vibe here is always wonderful, on the weekends it is especially...exciting. Try it sometime on a weekday night later in the evening--there is a delicate, magical, sophisticated hush to the place. Intoxicating, even without the wine! read more

Not the biggest sampling of food, but you really come for the wine and atmosphere anyway

I couldn't have more nice things to say about the Confectionary. It quickly became one of my favorite spots in the Cap Region, for good reason. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I came in last weekend with friends and accidentally spilled some red wine on my sleeve. One of the bartenders came out with a fresh liter of sparkling water, and saved the day and my sweater and blazer. They have wines on tap, and a delicious selection of wines and beers (and I'm not even a huge beer fan). The food is delicious, from the tapas to the "confectionaries." I was there for a baby shwoer on Saturday and they served a white bean soup which I asked about (the whole party LOVED it), and it's not on the menu, but it should be. I could drink it like wine. Ha. The patio area is great in the summer, and dog friendly to boot. The owners have even come out to greet our dog and are big fans of the pup. The atmosphere is beautiful, like a slice of Brooklyn in the collar city. Definitely a must try, you can't go wrong, and I bet you will return! read more

This is definitely a cool place to hang out. I've been here three times and the menu of cheeses and charcuterie is inspiring! The kunik is a brie-like cheese that is to die for, and pairing it with gingersnaps is perfect. The caveman blue is a bleu cheese that is paired with nutella. Who would think to pair those two, but it is brilliant! The salamis were a perfect addition. The wine is also great! We always find something we like. The service lacks a bit, pretty slow, and not totally knowledgeable. The ambiance is different than what we are used to in neighborhood restaurants, which I appreciate - wood and brick and exposed beams. Simple formula, but feels different, inspiring, relaxed. I will definitely be back! read more

This place is just absolutely amazing. I have been on numerous occasions, and have never been anything less than thrilled with the service and the food. They switched up their dessert menu, and the new additions are to die for. I highly recommend the chocolate hazelnut mousse cake. Their chai cider takes like fall in a glass, without pumpkin or overwhelming amounts of cinnamon. This is my favourite place in Troy. Also, it's so inexpensive! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for something new. read more

Hopefully this is a temporary 3 star review. I really hope that a few aspects of this place can improve and I'll gladly upgrade to 5 stars. I went to The Charles F Lucas Confectionery & Wine Bar for the first time last night, after hearing great things about it from my roommate. As a Troy lifer, this certainly is a great addition to the ever growing and improving atmosphere. As a wine enthusiast, I'm very excited to have this down the street. Atmosphere/functionality. 5 stars on the ambience and interior decorating. Love the industrial look. Very cool seating options, when you can get a seat. Limited by the physical layout of the room, it can be a maze in there when busy. At 6:30, it was a full house. We were greeted when we came in and gave our name to wait for a table and were directed to the bar. Another employee went through the same steps of taking our name and directing us inward. Seemingly a lack of communication between staff. At the bar there were no seats, and no seats elsewhere, so we felt a bit lost, and weren't guided by anyone for a temporary spot. I made my way to the bar and the original person that had greeted us was there and realized we hadn't been given a menu. The menus are sheets of paper on a clipboard. A cool idea, but difficult to look through when standing in the middle of the crowded room. We also realized between me and my girlfriend, we had different sheets and were each missing some. We ordered a bottle of wine and the monger's special (see below). Again we just floated until we saw a couple getting up from a high table near the front of the upper level. We asked one of the employees if we could have that table, but were told it was a 4 person table and would have to be saved for a group of 4. A little off putting since it was only occupied by 2 people at the time, and we would be left to stand around, incase a larger group came in at some point. In the mean time we were given our bottle of wine and 2 glasses. Luckily a booth opened up in the back and we were able to sit. At this point we the server asked if we were going to order drinks or food. Obviously we had our wine, but we informed him we still hadn't gotten out cheese board. He said he would keep an eye out for it. A new server came over after we were joined by a friend at our booth. Again we told her we hadn't gotten our cheese and she said she would look into it. It finally came, about 50 minutes after ordering it. Although it was very busy, it seemed more forgotten about than under construction. After that our waitress was attentive and helpful, confirming that you can easily get lost in the crowd if you aren't in an official seat with a server. Wine. I'm looking forward to a changing and eclectic wine list. Wine on tap is a great thing. My girlfriend had the malbec, and enjoyed it very much. We initially ordered a bottle of the Seghesio Berbera d'Alba. This seemed like a good choice considering by the glass this wine was $10 and only $32 for the bottle. The glasses I saw being served looked a little light on the poor, so probably would get 5-6 glasses out of a bottle by their standard. I found this wine a little astringent and short on the finish. It turned out to be a 2011, and perhaps a little young in the bottle. The vintage year wasn't listed on the menu, and I may have skipped this one if I knew it was that young. My gf was not a fan at all, which is why she ended up with the malbec. Our friend also tried it and wasn't impressed. At $32/bottle it was a fair price considering the normal markup (it's about a $15 bottle at the store), however $10/glass would have been very overpriced and disappointing for the quality. Following this bottle, I was looking to try a glass from the tap and although in general I don't go for US Zins, I tried the one they had on the menu. I honestly can't give an opinion on this wine because it was served at such a frigid temperature. I don't know if that is their usual serving temp or if this was just opened after being stored in colder temps, but it had no flavor because of this. My friend confirmed that his tempranillo was also far too cold. It was colder than champagne is usually served, really doing an injustice to a red wine that may have otherwise been a winner. Overall the temp on wines needs to be regulated, the vintage should be on the menu, by the glass prices should be re-evaluated. Cheese/food. We had the monger's choice. Very good cheeses with excellent pairings of meats and fruit spreads. Only complaint was the chalk writing was illegible, so we don't know what we were eating. Also, there should be more normal choices of food/deserts for those of us that aren't vegan or gluten free. This may have been why the brownie and macaron weren't very good. Overall I will definitely return and recommend to friends. If service issues and logistics of food/wine are fixed, this will be my go to spot. read more

When I want to go out for a girls night this is always my go to spot! Once you enter you forget that you are in Troy, you loose track of time, and the cheese plates are great! I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area read more

One of the BEST spots in Troy. The owners have really started something special here! Perfect place to go for small plates and to try a beer or wine outside your comfort zone. Troyster Tuesdays is their best night of the week- be sure to get there early though because they do run out! read more

Every detail of this place is ridiculously on point. A true ode to Troy and the perfect spot to enjoy a glass (or multiple glasses) of wine and a meat&cheese plate. The new outdoor garden is nothing short of an amazing fantasy. And Atari projected on a brick wall ... I mean come on!!! read more

Excellent addition to the region and to Troy. Great decor. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. Good wine selection and amazing cheese and charcuterie selections. Adult crowd. Very friendly, sincere owner. See you there. read more

Great spot fur a girls night out, date, or whatever else occasion :) oysters on Tuesday's, don't miss it

First visit tonight will not be the last. Service, food and atmosphere were all fantastic. There were no negatives to report.

Unique and delightful. I love the small-plate concept, and the creative, sensual approach to food. As a vegetarian (not a vegan), my options as shown on the menu are limited here, but the staff welcomes making adjustments and I've always thoroughly enjoyed my meals here. It's lovely to share a cheese board with friends, and the cheese selection is really nice. Owners and staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and happy to make recommendations, address concerns, answer questions. As others have mentioned, the owners have done an astounding job maintaining the integrity of this historic building, and the ambience created by the dark lighting and decor is lovely and intimate. I almost hesitated to give five stars, since the place really gets crowded and you inevitably have to wait for a table, but since that is a testament to the well-deserved popularity of Lucas Confectionary, how could I penalize them? read more

Had our first visit last night to celebrate a birthday with family. Enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and truly loved tasting different wines to decide what to have for the evening. Great service from our wine consultant! We had a bottle of red and a bottle of white and paired them with the cheese and Charcuterie and the hummus plate. Both were great and somewhat novel too! Loved the slate serving board - just need the writing to be a little more clear so we can learn what we are eating. A nice addition to the area and a truly terrific evening! read more

Not too bad. The ambiance is nice, there's no pressure to finish up and leave, even when they're busy. I've only gone for wine and dessert, last time, they were out of the dessert I wanted and the dessert I got was so-so. However, I would still go back for wine and atmosphere. read more

Trendy yes. Has a NYC feel to it. Expensive, yes. Troyster Tuesday should not be missed. The cheese and charcuterie slates are very good. Gets crowded on weekends, standing room only sometimes. read more

Cute place, comfortable and casual. Delicious ginger beer. Can bring your dog and sit in the outdoor patio during the summer.