Recently went to the newly renovated Peaches Cafe in Stuyvesant Plaza. I ordered the soup and half sandwich combo but decided to upgrade to the French onion soup for a few more dollars. My crab salad sandwich on 12 grain bread was tasty, although there was way too much lettuce on it. The French onion soup was another story. Although it looked good when it came to the table, with a good portion of melted cheese on top, the onions were hard and the baguette slices in the crock that were supposed to soak up the beef broth were also hard and dry. That's probably because there was hardly any beef broth in the crock! There was also an overwhelming pepper taste on the cheese. The new decor is very nice, but skip the French onion soup if you go! read more

Not the usual breakfast spot... The blueberry pancakes were out of this world, and the burrito was kind of average. The waitress was really nice but it just took really long for it to come, but I guess that because the restaurant was PACKED. read more

Peaches Cafe - Blueberry pancakes with burrito - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

My Fiancé and I have come to peaches cafe 3 times and here is how each of our experiences have gone: Our first time coming the food was great! we sat in the front section. We ordered the waffle and corn beef and hash. The hash was a little dry but nothing major. We have the peaches Bellini and a hot caramel late. The Bellini was delicious but the late was warm and had no espresso flavor. The worst thing here was the service. We saw the busser more than our server. The busser brought us water, took our drink order, and brought our condiments. The server only took our order and dropped off our check. The second time we ate here we sat in the front again with the same server. Again same situation. The food was great. The server only saw us twice. Once to order our food and then again to give us the bill. She dropped off the bill while we were still in the middle of eating. At least this time she asked us if everything was good when she dropped off the bill. The third time we ate here we asked to sit in a different section, thinking that maybe just our server was bad. But we couldn't be more wrong. I think the further you go in the back, the worse the service gets. It took them 12 minutes for anyone to see us and ask if we wanted anything to drink and that was only because my fiancé went looking for someone for service. This server only had two tables. There is no excuse for how bad this service was. We would've ordered drinks and more food if the service was better. We really just didn't want to be there anymore so we only ordered a waffle to split. Only reason they are getting at least a star is because the food is quick and great. It's the only good thing about this place. read more

I have been here many times. I think the portions have went down in recent times. We love the egg skillet. The food is always great. Never had an issue here. read more

As another visitor wrote, management is rude. They act like are doing you a favor by letting you eat there. If you are a group of people and one is still on the way, for example, they will not allow you to sit until everyone is there (even if they are not busy). That is foolish since they could potentially make a few extra dollars on some additional appetizers or drinks. Also, because the place is somewhat small, there is not much room to stand if they make you wait to sit. So you could end up waiting outside on the sidewalk- no matter the weather. Food is hit and miss. Sometimes hot sometimes not. Service is often slow. This place has potential but management needs to make customers feel welcomed vs just an annoyance they have to deal with. read more

Just redone! Awesome look, vibe is friendly and inviting. Food is great! Will DEF be back!

$14.95 Allegedy crispy chorizo & chickpea hash, smashed avocado, poached eggs and chimichurri hollandaise sauce on top of a toasted English muffin. Served with home fried potatoes. At first glance, the pitiful portion of home fries looks lonely and sad on the plate. When you can easily count the number of potato pieces on your plate, it is obvious that Peaches portion control is based simply on maximizing profit and not on customer satisfaction. The meal was swimming in hollandaise sauce (which was tasteful) in a sad attempt to distract the customer from the reality of an underwhelming and overpriced dish. $3.95 for standard cup of coffee. Crispy chorizo and chickpea Hash? Didn't find any unless we are talking about a half teaspoon sized paste (not hash as we know it here on earth) of something (no taste at all) hidden under the poached eggs. Staff were pleasant. Decor was inviting. Thanks for reading. read more

Peaches Cafe - Chorizo Hash Benedict. $14.95 - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

I love this place. The food is always great, the waitstaff is friendly & prompt, and the cafe itself adorable. We have come here for breakfast, brunch and lunch numerous times. They have so many items to choose from on the menu that anyone could find something. This last time I went they sat us in the back room which I had no idea was back there, the place is bigger than it looks. I have ordered the French toast, strawberry & cream waffle, a grilled cheese, and iced coffee in the past.The last time I came here I ordered the corn nuggets which was the first time I ever had those, they were so good and served with dip of sour cream/ salsa. (I snapped a picture just before we devoured them all) I also ordered the roasted turkey BLT wrap which was delicious! My mom said her blueberry waffles were amazing! We grabbed a couple of brownies on our way out at the bakery case because we couldn't resist. I got the classic brownie and my mom got a gluten free one. They were both delicious. This is one of my favorite cafes and I tell people to come here a lot! read more

Peaches Cafe - Roasted turkey BLT wrap - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

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This is one of my favorite places to have breakfast in Albany NY. Excellent service and great ambiance. Very friendly and welcoming.

Get the Chocolate Chip Pancakes, thank me later. Service was great and relatively quick during the weekday. Atmosphere of the place is laid back and chill. read more

Service is trash! Food was warm, only thing hot was my molten lava cake. Onion soup had onion skins. Silverware was filthy. Waitress's personality as pleasant as an Anaconda. My mother's glass for her Bellini smelled like chicken! WTF!?!? NEVER AGAIN! I thought maybe I was over reacting last time, no no no! So downhill! read more

Yummy diner like food! Peaches is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. It does get busy, but you can call ahead and put your name on the waiting list. The food is delicious! Got the chicken salad club sandwich with fries. Highly recommend read more

The service was spot on, efficient, friendly, and not intrusive. The food on the other hand, needs some work. Went for breakfast and you can tell, in the spirit of speed and efficiency the, paper-thin and low quality, bacon was cooked in batches hours before opening for service. The bacon wasn't even warm when it hit the table. They probably peeled four strips off the pile and kept it moving. We all know bacon that's been sitting out for awhile... ain't that great especially if it's not thick-cut. The same for the home fires which are probably prepped hours before and sit under a heat lamp. These two food item can be blanched cooked, (I don't mean boiling bacon and potatoes) precooked by say 40% prior to service, and then cooked fully once ordered to give a semblance of being freshly prepared. This is not a big ask. I'll give the place one more try as I like the atmosphere. Put please take note. read more

Good pancakes but my chicken salad wrap had very little chicken salad. They were very busy and service was slow. Close to campus and cute decor. Just ok. Would not return. read more

Peaches Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

I have been to peaches many times even during my college years. Service was great as always however the price and amount of food you get is no long justifiable. Attached is my picture. I grabbed my friend's pickel. so please disregard and the hot sauce. The amount of potatoes was sad. Doesn't even seem like a full potato. Furthermore my spinach and cheese for the omelette wasn't even in the omelette itself, seems like they just placed inside and tried to warm it up. Sad quality for the price. Prices for a salad even on special is like $15. I love peaches but prices are getting out of hand. Especially for the small portion you get. I dont mind paying more but i expect quality. SERVICE IS ALWAYS GREAT but portions and quality of food is not. read more

Peaches Cafe - Melanese Omlette - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

Ran in tonight to grab soup to go as I wasn't feeling great. It was very good but only after I heated at home. The price of $8 for a bowl of French onion was super surprising. Especially not hot with cold cheese as served read more

Peaches Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

I really enjoyed brunch here. This was an unexpected stop and I'm glad I went. The fresh squeezed orange juice was excellent and I can't wait to try the grapefruit! Iced chai latte was great and my friend couldn't stop talking about it. I got a California omelette and loved it! Big avocado pieces in it and I got onions instead of roasted red peppers. It wasn't super cheesy but still delicious. My omelette came with toast and potatoes and the potatoes were crispy and the perfect amount! I don't like when places serve too many potatoes that are not cooked and sloppy. The atmosphere was relaxed and despite being busy, you could hear the person next to you. The service was wonderful and friendly, very responsive- filling water glasses as needed. I recommend! read more

Peaches Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

Peaches is a popular cafe in Stuyvesant plaza. They have great brunch and lunch menus as well as a fun variety of cocktails and espresso drinks. They offered quick service with plenty of seating at lunchtime on a weekday, although I've heard they can get pretty busy on the weekend. Food and drinks are very reasonably priced for the area (my delightful turkey, avocado, Brie sandwich on fresh focaccia was $14). Will have to return for their dessert - beautiful display of cakes and mousses you'll see when you walk in! *drool* read more

Peaches Cafe - Window seat (: - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

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I visited peaches today to have lunch. upon being greeted I asked for a the waest table in the restauran, the manager accommodated us but it was right by the ladies room door, which in my opinion no table should be right opposite the door within 5 feet, with bathroom odors seeping out every time the door opens, now we ordered beverages and the coffee arrived with no cream or spoon, the we ordered soup and sandwiches. our soup arrived after sometime, because they were waiting for clean dishes. soup is not in house made but good, we ordered grilled cheese and tomato sandwiche, which took forever, mine came and it wasn't grilled bread but toasted and there was no tomato, the server brought it back and had tomato added. when I took my first bite the was next to no cheese, when the manger finally came over I showed him the sandwich, he asked if I wanted another I said no because it took so long, he gave me attitude and said sorry, when I asked him if it looked like grilled. cheese, he said well there is bread and cheese yes. I said if that looked like grilled cheese to him I didn't agree and pointed out the other one at our table. he just said sorry and walked away with cavalier attitude. no genuine remorse, be a long time before I agree to go there again. server was nice. wish I got photos before they took it away. read more

People have been telling me not to come here for years but I finally decided to form my own opinion and went for breakfast l. I came with 3 friends on a weekday morning and was really pleasantly surprised as the whole experience. Other people on yelp have asserted that this place is essentially a diner and I don't disagree. However, being a diner doesn't equate to having bad food. Some of the best breakfasts I've ever had have been in diners. Anyway, I had corned beef hash with home fries, toast and a mimosa. The orange juice was freshly squeezed and was a little foamy but it was freaking delicious. The corned beef hash was definitely home made with big chunks of corned beef. The only thing that was weird was that you had to ask for peppers and onion to be added to the hash... like yea bish, I want dat. Obvi.... There was also a couple of expertly cooked, over-easy egg on top. I also had an English muffin that I think was homemade and was really good. The home fries really sucked, though. They were undercooked, under seasoned and cold. Service was pretty good and the restaurant feels really cozy. They also had some dank looking homemade desserts that I'd like to try. I'd definitely come back. read more

Peaches Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

Would definitely love to love this place! But $7.75 for what I thought was fresh squeezed OJ might have been sitting around for a bit! (Never seen the price) and the wife had a latte which she liked. Food was a Banana walnut French toast and a quiche. The French toast was very sweet and couldn't get through the second piece. The wife ate only a quarter of her quiche and the home fries were well seasoned but probably par boiled and thrown in a fryalator but seasoned well! The concept is definitely there but definitely not for me to go back! Really hate leaving a negative review but please get better! read more

I've been here a bunch of times and have yet to be disappointed. Sometimes the wait is long but not too awful. Never more than 10-15 minutes. read more

Peaches Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

Went for breakfast and had the banana walnut French toast. It was moist and delicious. I also ordered the California eggs Benedict. Fried potatoes wew served with each breakfast egg dish. The third dish was the hash, said to be a popular favorite. Everything was fresh and we'll made. The cappuccino was hot and foamy. I would love to go back for a desert. Also looking forward to try more on the menu. The wait staff is wonderful as well. read more

Peaches Cafe - Cappuccino - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

Okay so this gets a little complicated so stay with me here. Four stars is definitely for the desserts and some of the amazing soups! The lemon berry cake is unbelievable. I couldn't eat a piece in a sitting but give me the day and it will be gone! I loved the southwestern corn chowder. The best part was there were two soups to choose from and the waitress gave me samples of each so I could make a decision. It's more like three stars when it comes to the quiche and the omelettes, I find them to be more average. Also, the tables are quite close to each other so you can feel a bit cramped. I try to go when the table in the window is available. Two stars for some of the pricing. Some prices are quite reasonable while others appear a little " over the top" But if you know me I will pay whatever when I want what I want. ie. lemon berry cake Experience breakfast and lunch at least once! read more

Very very very busy. We got there around 11:30 Sunday morning. Packed tight with quite a wait. Lovely hot chocolate, fresh strawberries on the Belgian waffle special. Bacon was crisp. Home fries were rather bland. Husband had a cinnamon cake French toast special. Not bad, just different. Would like to go back to try more but not sure that the meal was worth the wait. read more

At one time a decent place but going downhill in the last couple of years our waitress was a ditz forgot things didn't stop back enough food was lackluster rock hard home fries that had been in the fryolater hasn't been redecorated in forever vynals worn out not going back that is for sure ! read more

We were looking for a recommendation to have lunch at a spot that was an easy off and easy on location in the Albany area. My daughter suggested this place. We met there for lunch yesterday and I can happily say everything we had was fresh and excellent preparation. Our waitress,Kristine, was awesome. That was our first experience at this place. And, it won't be our last. Make sure you try a dessert. I had coconut cream pie. Yum Yum Yum. read more

My daughter went to Peaches Restaurant with two of her friends to talk and relax. While there, they ordered drinks. Just to name a few mimosas, iced tea, hot chocolate, and lemonade. The server brought several drinks over on a tray, handed two drinks to her friends and then dumped the rest of the drink (8 or 9) by accident all over my daughter's lap. She was soaked and sticky. She did not go all Karen on the waitress. She asked for something to wipe the stuff off of her and laughed it off. The staff handed her a couple towels, both wet and dry, while they brought paper towels to soak up the drinks on the floor. Then another server was tending to that table, not sure if the previous server got nervous waiting on that table not because of the drink incident. When my daughter was done with lunch the server took her hot chocolate $3.00 +-off the bill, not her meal, mimosa, or the tea that she had. My daughter said when they checked out this girl rushed to grab the credit card from her and her friends. She had to go buy a pair pants because she was soaked to go about her day. So we are having Father Day today and my daughter is telling me about this. It was just unbelievable. I asked my daughter if she minded if I call the restaurant, she said no I don't mind but this happened Wednesday so it is not likely that they will do anything about it. I said you may be right. So I called Peaches Restaurant and asked to speak to a Manager or Owner. The lady that answered the phone said they have all gone for the day. So I asked for one of their names and she said she saw someone. About 45 seconds later Kevin gets on the phone and I asked his title he said he was the owner. So I explained the situation to him and he said it was an accident. I don't see anything else to do about it. No compensation, he said they should have taken her meal off. He would look at the video and speak to people about this. I said this may help you but how does this compensate my daughter, since she was sticky and had to go about her day and buy replacement clothes. I was even more surprised by this. So my daughter was sticky and to say the least embarrassed and all you can say is it was an accident! The only thing she was not charged for was $3 hot chocolate. That's just unbelievable! Rodney read more

I was not expecting this. It looked like the typical strip mall food joint, but when you go in it's a whole new world filled with unexpected delights. The front case delights the senses with views of cakes and other delights. The menu is filled with food that makes your belly rumble. I'd love to try something savory next time. read more

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This review is mainly for our server Rachel, who in the midst of waiting on a ridiculous number of customers this Sunday morning, was polite, funny, speedy, friendly and just generally exactly who you'd like to have as a server. Food was fine- no complaints about that either. read more

Peaches is nothing like it used to be. The prices are much higher, while the quality has diminished. Small plates of food fir higher prices. At least they let patrons use the rest room and sit inside $3.25 fir one cup of coffee, ordinary coffee pot coffee is far to much money. One waffle is $7.95 I guess if we don't like the prices we shouldn't go their. Thinking our relationship with this business that we used to live is over. Everybody is hurting but 3.25 fir a coffee is outrageous. Good luck Peaches, sorry and sad to say goodbye. read more

Peaches Cafe - Receipt - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

This is such a cute spot! It's delicious every time and never fails. Impeccable service, delectable food, perfectly priced. The vibe is nostalgic but also modern and chic. Plating is great, too. My go-to spot. read more

Peaches Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

I love the atmosphere and the food in this lovely place. Also the waitstaff is out of this world with excellent professional service. I was honored to have Kristine serve me the other day and reminded me how special this place really is. That goes for every one that works in this restaurant. You won't be disappointed to drop by. read more

cozy go-to spot for brunch. servers are always quick to get to you even when they're swamped. wouldn't really recommend the omelettes, but their waffles and sweets are delicious! (and a serious danger to my thighs lol) read more

Love this place! The menu is large, the staff is friendly and the desserts are aplenty. I love the omelets, pancakes, salads and sandwiches. When it comes to the desserts you can't go wrong!! read more

I loooooove peaches! The desserts are SO good and have never had a sandwich I did not love. The staff is so nice and funny too. One of my favorite spots in the capital region read more

Peaches Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Albany, New York

Tasty breakfast/brunch options. We have gone several times and it works if you're looking for a solid choice at that time of day. If you like personal space, this is not the place for you lol. Seating is pretty tight in narrow/oddly-shaped rooms it seems like. Nothing that bothers me, but I would concur with other reviewers on this aspect. Feels like eating in a many smaller NYC restaurants as far as distance between tables. Haven't tried any of the desserts but they look pretty good. It gets busy at times, so be ready to stand/wait for seating a bit. Staff moves things along though, so the wait has never been too bad. read more

Went in, got seated, no one came back. Lots of help hanging out behind the counter, avoiding eye contact. After 5 minutes I left. I did stop and tell one wait person, I don't think she cared. read more

Went there on a weekday for brunch. It is a small but cheerful place with friendly staff, quick service. The food was perfectly fine. But the coffee was terrible, and the bathroom was awful. The stall door wouldn't shut, leaving a wide gap. My glasses fogged up when I went in there, which caused me to look up and see that the air vent cover was hanging loose from the ceiling and covered in grime and dirt. They should do something about the bathroom and coffee! read more

Wow, reading through these reviews, Peaches certainly gets some very hard to please customers! In a city where restaurants change faster than you change your underwear, the fact Peaches is still here is huge. I grew up here, moved away for about 15 years, came back, and voila...Peaches was still here! I started coming in here solo last year to grade papers and have a mimosa in the morning. I started coming back every week or two because they were cool with me coming in solo to grade or study, and didn't treat me like a weirdo for being alone. The waitress literally remembers my order even after weeks offered not being here, which is nuts because this place has a lot of regulars. I always get the Southwest Frittata with a side of bacon and it's my favorite treat of my week/month. Delicious everything and fresh and the bacon is amazing. The mimosas are awesome. Sure, it's a little on the pricey side but if you're not ok with that, go find a Dennys, get your Moons Over My Hammy and stop criticizing a local establishment with quality food and service. read more