We were helping our daughter move into off campus housing in the neighborhood. So lucky to have…read moreIron Coffee within easy walking distance! The woman working there is friendly and professional! Ethiopian Yirgacheffe pour over made building furniture tolerable, cold brew a few hours later kept us going!

Iron Coffee is a small coffee shop about a block from the pond at Washington Park. When I say…read moresmall, I mean small. When I arrived today, there were two other customers in the shop and it was cramped. There is no indoor seating, but in the warmer months there are a few tables set up on the sidewalk outside the shop. Service is quick and the baristas are friendly. Their menu isn't huge, but they have all the classics and every drink I've tried has been delicious. I am a sucker for an iced drink on a warm day, but I will have to get back here for one of their hot drinks at some point. Very happy to have this coffee shop in the neighborhood.

Great coffee shop and store. Really well designed and decorated. Staff is very friendly. They do a…read moregreat job with their coffee and have a limited menu with bagels on the weekend and pastries daily. Have been several times and keep coming back!

What a cute place! Small area inside and the line on late Saturday morning was out the door, but it…read moreis worth it. The strawberry matcha was incredible and the bagels are crusty yet soft & chewy. Nice seating area outside and the cafe seemed pretty clean. The hype is correct!

I could have worked here all day. I love the relaxed decor with plants everywhere. My almond…read morecroissant was very good. My chai with almond milk was a bit too watery for me, but it tasted fine. I loom forward to returning and tasting their coffee.

Love their seasonal/rotating coffee options! Coconut brews for the summer. Everyone is always so…read morefriendly and orders come up quickly!

I had a great cappuccino made with whole milk. They do offer alternative as well. My son got the…read morechai. The employee said it was very ginger forward before ordering and my son decided to get it & didnt like it. He said it was too ginger forward, but the employee warned him. My son normally likes Chai but he said it was just to much ginger. They do offer small batch sandwiches made locally. They do not have any syrups here. Its all about the coffee. I did see some bakery items available. Very nice employees. There is a bar area to sit and tables. Plenty of parking

On the smaller side and very industrial feel to the space. Coffee is tasty and barista was friendly…read moreenough. Not a huge menu but enough if you're just looking for a tasty coffee.

This was extremely delicious & the cafe was cozy & cute on a rainy day. I liked the window seatings…read morewith comfy chairs.

Nice coffee shop in what felt like a former retail store front…read more One employee was taking orders, answering questions and pumping out the drinks!! And people were coming in at a pretty good pace. It was impressive! My final verdict on the iced mocha was that it tasted so good it was a solid special treat, but I was a bit disappointed at how small it was for the price. My husband had a cortado and he thought it was good. Would go back if in the area again.

A new coffee shop opened recently on Union St. in Schenectady. I stopped by this morning after…read morehearing a rave review from a neighbor, and it managed to exceed the expectations I had formed. Prices are average and not high for the quality. It is located in a community setting on a section of Union Street below Union College. I ordered a fall special beverage -- Pumpkin Spice Horchata Cold Brew $6.75 with Almond Milk It is a "Signature blend cold brew, ps, horchata, choice of milk, cold foam, dash of pumpkin spice (iced)" The weather is still warm enough to enjoy a cold brew! The sweets available looked great, so it was hard to select. I chose a Blueberry Scone for myself and a Danish for my husband. The scone was crumbly, buttery tasting, and full of blueberries. The Danish was flaky and so freshly made. Both delicious treats were packaged nicely for takeout. Service is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The owner was present and gracious. The menu will change with the seasons. Nice tables. Creative decor. Easy to read menu was posted. Sweets are visible in a glass case. At 518 Coffee Bar, customers can enjoy a cozy atmosphere to catch up/visit over a handcrafted quality beverage.

I stopped in recently and was really looking forward to it. However, I won't be going back, no…read morepastries and it was 9:30 in the morning, cappuccino was subpar, and service was poor. I ordered, gave the person a $10 and they preceded to take the change ($5.00) and place it in the tip jar, I had already left a tip so I asked for the $5 back after telling her I already left a tip. The young woman literally rolled her eyes at me and walked away after giving it back. I'm looking for a happy place where staff are welcoming, not acting like it's the last place they want to be or thinking they deserve a $5 tip for having an attitude.

Albany is the 338th largest city in the US. Jacob Alejandro would be right at home in some of the…read morelargest cities! The vibe is impeccable, truly comfortable and well designed! The staff were professional, pleasant, and coffee/tea focused! My wife enjoyed a black tea chai latte and I loved the reserve pour over coffee experience! I order pour over pretty much every time it's available at a coffee shop. Jacob Alejandro's pour over service is pretty much ceremonial! They serve it on a tray. The tray has the "pitcher", a glass for service, and a glass of palate cleansing jade tea in the middle. (I did have to ask what the jade tea was) The palate cleanse was the perfect start. The Costa Rican coffee was heavenly, one of those drinking experiences where even my amateur palate was engaged. It was truly nice to sit for a while and enjoy a great cup of coffee at Jacob Alejandro! Yes, they would fit in a larger city but smaller cities deserve great coffee also!

After going on a lovely walk through Albany's Washington Park on Easter Sunday, I noticed some…read moreactivity across the street at Jacob Alejandro. I was so surprised. Could they really be open on Easter Sunday? It seemed too good to be true. A great cup of caffeine was just what I needed at that very moment. So my friend and I crossed Madison Avenue and peeked into the tinted windows. Not only were they open, but the place was bustling. The inside of Jacob Alejandro is elegant and beautifully decorated. Furniture, plants, music and wall art are arranged to set moods. It feels more like a club than a coffee house. The baristas are super friendly, helpful and patient. As I tried to make up my mind on what to order, they offered suggestions. I wound up with matcha. I think my friend had some kind of latte. I remember both beverages were delicious. They were made to be savored slowly. We took in our surroundings and it was very relaxing. We'll visit again. Thanks Jacob Alejandro for a nice experience.

Finally got to try this after years of wanting to! We came on a gorgeous late summer day. We were…read moreat the Troy farmers market and stopped by to have a coffee. I had a mocha latte and my husband had a cappuccino. The latte was smooth like butter! With subtle note of cocoa and sweetness it fit the bill. The cappuccino was bold tasting perfect for a coffee lover. We took a pastry home as well. A good cup on a nice day.

I have been to their location in Albany and have been wanting to try the Troy location for a while…read more It did not disappoint! Service was efficient and friendly, the coffee was tasty and I had a fantastic empanada that exceeded my expectations. The inside was a little dark, but that is the vibe. They had a lot of outdoor seating that was full with people enjoying the sunshine. Bonus: the bathrooms were clean, spacious and well appointed.