Wing Wednesday is everywhere... but where can you go enjoy good wings in a huge open space with…read moreoversized TVs, friendly staff, and free games including darts??? Fidens Brewing Company on Broadway in Albany Each week there's a different wing flavor to try, so whether you're into stepping outside the box or sticking with your favorites, the choice is yours. And let me just say this... people were constantly coming in for pickup orders and filling seats to the point they SOLD OUT of wings I heard one poor guy say "Ummm... now I don't know what to get." But those Buffalo Wontons??? Absolutely delicious Outside of the food menu they also have a huge selection of beers, and since I'm definitely not a beer connoisseur, "Mike" behind the bar let me sample a few while breaking down the different flavor profiles which honestly made the experience even better.

This place has become my usual spot for lunch when I'm in Albany area. There's parking lot next to…read morebrewery. I had raspberry and dragon fruit hard seltzer. It is very refreshing. Not overly sweet. I could smell the raspberry when I was drinking it. It has vibrant raspberry color too. My favorite dish here is the chili. Not too salty but well seasoned. Perfect consistency. Brussel sprouts are great appetizer. Crispy, not bitter as it is drizzled with balsamic vinegar. My husband had Reuben sandwich. It's good but greasy. You order the food and drink at the bar area. You are given a buzzer that you put on the table. The waiter will come to deliver the food. There's misunderstanding about our salad order. We ordered regular salad but were given a side dish size. The waiter quickly told the kitchen to make regular size salad.

If not for the amazing atmosphere, Common Roots would be pretty common…read more Although the establishment is vast with plenty of seating, the food has much to be desired. I ordered a sour beer of raspberry-lime. It was decent but something was missing I still can't determine. My starter were house made chips with their blue cheese dipping sauce. They arrived almost instantaneously and were well done, which I appreciated. The dipping sauce is so thick, it's more like a spread with some intense flavor. My smashburger arrived, which looked great until I realized the burger had been smashed to the point of being paper thin, making the edges crispy. This made for a "bread sandwich" that was dry until I got to the sauce and kimchi in the absolute center, which was quite good. There was no side salad option, so I went with the German potato salad. It was over-seasoned to the point where I had to stop eating. The runner also brought over fries, which I hadn't ordered, but he left them on my table anyway. They were also well done and tasted good. However, I was "potatoed out" at that point. Many other diners had pizzas and they looked great. Clearly, they knew something I didn't and I should have tried one of those instead. I couldn't relay this to the server because he kept disappearing for long periods of time and never happened to see me hold up a hand for help. He was kind but not attentive by any means. After fifteen minutes of waiting, he did reappear and finally got my check. Common Roots could be an amazing place to dine and hangout but they've got some work to do. Five stars for the atmosphere and two stars for food and service.

I have found the best restaurant-made potato chips at Common Roots Brewing in Albany. The thing is,…read moreI wasn't even looking for them. They came free with my Nashville fried chicken sandwich order.They do great deep fryer food. My sandwich was all sorts of crispy, spicy and tangy fun. The space, however, has changed a lot. I remember when it was the Pump Station several years ago. The late owner, Neil Evan, was a fixture there and his seafood Mac & Cheese was something to rave about. By contrast, Common Roots has a more limited menu and plainer furniture. A lot of pizza varieties, tacos, salads and burgers. Decent bar food. By contrast, Common Roots flagship in Glens Falls appears to have a better menu with more variety. I generally eat healthy. I can't eat bar food regularly. The meal was great for a Friday night out. There's also a very good non-alcoholic beverage and drinks menu. I was happy to see all of varieties of stout. The snowy stout was delicious. So was the kombucha. The bar where I sat was clean, sleek and modern. The bartender, who took my order was helpful with suggestions. The main dining area looked a bit sparse for 8pm on a Friday night but the business is still relatively new. I'd like to see an expanded menu with at least a few more healthy choices and some family-friendly selections. Meanwhile, I'll know where to go if I get a craving for awesome freshly made potato chips.

Stopped in here on a Sunday afternoon and we were greeted by Roger. He was so welcoming and took my…read moreboyfriend and I through their extensive list of brews. My boyfriend liked several of their beers so he opted for a flight of four - their Brown Ale, Red Ale, Extra Special Bitter and Ordinary Bitter. I went with a glass of carbonated Sangria from a Niskayuna-based winery, Capoccia Wines. I had no idea Niskayuna even had a winery! He really liked their beers and I loved the Sangria - it was so refreshing and fruity. It's super spacious with a bar area and adjoining room with more tables and corn hole. They had signage for a corn hole league that just ended. They also have an attached store with equipment for home brewing. Highly recommend stopping through! We loved chatting with Roger about the brewery and about his travels too.

I drove right past the place on my first visit, even with navigation going. I had been thinking,…read more"Farm brewery... where's the farm?" The tasting room is in the larger portion of a strip mall on Route 4. The seating at the bar is very cozy, and on your left you have a larger, very well maintained, area with tables and the rest room. The beer is good here, and so is the art of conversation, which, to me, is equally important at a brewery. They let us sample a few items before settling in on our chosen pours. I loved the eclectic setting, and for me you can't go wrong with 60s and 70s music (yeah, I was around for all of it).

Excellent place to stop by when going from NYC to Canada. Food was quick and excellent, service…read moresuper nice! 100% recommended

The food is so good definitely try the Mac and cheese and their burgers! It's amazing staff tooread more

There's a charming casual friendliness about this place, not to mention really good beer and more…read more The bar is the place to sit for good conversation, though there's plenty of other tables, plus a bookcase with some games. I was happy with the beer selection, but you have so many other options here, such as cocktails featuring liquors from nearby Helderberg Distillers. It's not difficult to see why this is a local destination.

Great beer, friendly proprietor. Worth the trip! Expanding selections of wine, shelter, sangria and…read morecocktails- all NY!

My friend John and I went on Wednesday and had the best time great atmosphere owner couldn't have…read morebeen nicer I bought shirts and glasses to take home to Florida. The bartender was the sweetest girl

My husband really likes the beer here and comes to Delmar for it whenever he can. They're also at…read morethe Delmar Farmers Market. Good selection of craft beers. Nice location and nice building.

Probably the highlight of our trip to the Catskills. Everyone was so friendly and we loved the…read more"Hate Had No Place Here" sign. So come as your are! The beer is flavorful and I recommend "hooking up" your Brookie. Think Michelada, but with more citrus. They have a set menu for snacks so not really a place for a full meal. However, check the website as they seem to have rotating food vendors. We had the vegan nachos with Indian flavors which was amazing. It's a small space but that adds to the charm! Lots of outside seating, hunter lounge feels, and friendly staff with their mascot cat.

We have been wanting to stop in for a while now based on recommendations from friends…read more We finally got to stop in after hiking a section of Devil's Path with our dogs. We arrived about 2 hours after opening on a Saturday afternoon in August and it was pretty packed. Since we had the dogs with us so we searched for a shady spot on a sunny afternoon so that they would be comfortable. Luckily we found one! The beer was good. We really enjoyed the Catch & Release, Mountain Life and the Dutchie. The basil in the Dutchie was really refreshing! We purchased Mountain Life and Dutchie in cans. The food was definitely not the highlight. They told us they were very behind and that the pizza would take an hour or more. They also wouldn't take our order initially because they had no buzzers left. We came back two times to see if any buzzers had come back. We ended up ordering the smash burger, the chicken sando, and fries. This order took about 20-25 mins. The Smash burger had a nice caramelization. The chicken sando was tasty, but not worth the wait. We will be back!

Even though Reifenberg Brewing has been open for 6 years, I missed it on Yelp searches because I…read moredidn't expand my search region enough. I'm glad I finally got there. They are a great add to downtown Valatie. The inside is rustic and welcome. I enjoyed the Bavarian decor and conversation with the owners on their heritage. There were a dozen beers on tap. I would have liked my vanilla porter to be slightly more robust, but the taste was pleasant. Small amounts of snacks are on every table, as well as their WiFi information. You definitely need the WiFi there, because certain cell phone providers have zero coverage there. Community involvement here is high, they offer a number of events and participate in other local ones. Street parking is convenient. I saw customers getting pizzas delivered, so I assume you are welcome to support other local businesses by requesting their food delivered here. As I recall, I think their website even advertises them. They clearly provide enjoyment here all-around.

How does this place not have more reviews?!?? Indoor seating Amazing beer. I am definitely coming…read moreback. Wide variety of beers and everything we tried was excellent!

Great place to go and sit outside, listen to a good band, and drink your favorite variety of beer!…read more Bartenders and brewers are friendly, and the farm owner checks in with the guests to see how they're doing. Nice job, S & S!

We love S&S. Great beers. Fun food trucks. And playgrounds and picnic tables for the family. It's…read moresuch a fun spot, we can't wait to go back.

I missed my opportunity to get to Mean Max in Glens Falls on my last visit downtown, so I was glad…read moreto have the opportunity to visit their newer taproom in Troy. The atmosphere inside is very chill and welcoming, and it was a delight to see seven classic pinball machines in the back - bring quarters! One minor disappointment was that they don't carry a lot of the beers listed on their website... yet. As of this review, you still have to go to Glens Falls for a lot of them, but our bartender told us that more would be coming soon. Pshaw, I had been looking forward to some of their stouts, though I was very satisfied with the Vanilla Porter. Bar seating is comfortable. Street parking is readily available, but read all the posted signs for when you can and cannot park nearby.

What an awesome find. I didn't know they opened a location in Troy. It's just wonderful. Great…read morebeers and bartenders. Great tasting stouts which are a favorite of mine. No food but that's fine and typical of most breweries. Believe you can bring food in.