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    Royal Ground Coffee

    3.6 (126 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    ROYAL GROUND COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Iced americano and hot eggnog latte (delicious)
    Cora F.

    I live in the area and come here often for the affordable drinks, tasty breakfast/ lunch/ pastry items, and for the lovely gentleman who runs the joint most days (and is truly the sweetest). I think a lot of these reviews are people wanting an expensive, hip Bay Area cafe vibe and that's just not what this place is about - it's a small, cute, local cafe who knows their customer base and offers space to work, chat, etc. I like their traditional coffee drinks most (americanos, lattes, etc.), but they have lots of choices and they partner with local bakeries for tasty treats. It's not the most glamorous or eye catching place, but it has tons of charm and the staff is incredibly hardworking, funny, and compassionate. I also love to come work on my laptop here, as they play quiet jazz music and it's never too disruptive to focus.

    Pastries & Breakfast Burritos
    Sherri W.

    This establishment has been around for 30 years, but the owner 20 years, so kudos for serving the Albany community! Even though I ordered a regular brew of coffee, it was really fresh & strong. They had an assortment of tempting pastries, unfortunately I had just had lunch, otherwise I would have happily ordered a New York Crumb cake. Next visit I'll take advantage of a pastry to accompany my coffee.

    Cafe au lait (to go)
    Mito I.

    Due to the pandemic, I will be removing criteria that I had added to my reviews such as restaurant ambiance, mood, and staff. This review will only focus on the dish. This is around the time, when the restrictions were loosening up, so I decided to go out and eat. Although I only walked a block I was happy to see that the area seemed to be the same as I last visited (which is almost last year). The spotting difference is that many of the stores have outdoor seating, including this one. The sign on the door read that there is outdoor seating and some indoors (with a limited capacity and set of rules on distance). On the floor there are directional arrows and signs that explain where to line up and the place to make orders and pick up. I ordered the cafe au lait, Thai latte, and a sandwich: an egg and cheese There are three bread options to choose, so I picked the English muffin. The wait is at a relaxing pace, since there as only one staff at the counter to do the ordering and cooking. It's not the instant pace one in the working morning life would like, but Solano Ave is not that type of atmosphere, so I enjoyed the peaceful wait. Besides, the wait time was less than 7 minutes for a coffee and a sandwich; it's not that long. I ate outside with the outdoor dining space. The coffee is very delicious and piping hot - my favorite type of temperature for coffee. The Thai latte, on the other hand, was a perfect temperature on the first sip. The sweetness was just right too. The sandwich was so good. The egg was very fluffy, something that it will be difficult to make at home. The cheese was creamy and it also didn't have the strong cheese flavor that I don't favor as much; it blended well with the fluffy and airy eggs. I became a fan of the cafe, and if I visit Solano Ave again, I will come by and enjoy another cup of coffee and a good sandwich.

    Jenna T.

    The first thing I love about this neighborhood is that there's free 2-hour parking around the area. The coffee shop is quiet and has plenty of tables with outlets. Great lighting and an extensive menu with plenty of gluten-free options. There are plenty of regulars that come through as they greet the staff by their first name and already know their order. They have pastries, yogurt, oatmeal, and bagel sandwiches and plenty of beverages. Wifi was strong and it's protected so ask for the password. It's fast too! There are also some great stores around too before you head out.

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    They're fast, friendly, and the parking is never an issue (surprisingly, being on Solano).

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    What a cute little cafe! I work nearby and was looking for something light to eat and found this…read morecafe on Yelp! There are a lot of options on their menu to choose from; sandwiches, bagels, smoothies, teas, pastries, lattes, etc. I got the cream cheese bagel which came with arugula, avocado, and strawberries on the side. The menu states it comes with cucumbers, but mine didn't have any. It was only $7 and filled me up right away! I ordered the iced horchata latte; it didn't taste much like horchata, but it was still good! Sweet and cinnamony! I also grabbed some empanadas to take home to heat up myself (they also offered to heat it for me too). I got the jalapeño hatch chicken and the potato curry empanadas. Both were very filling and delicious! My favorite was jalapeño hatch chicken! The outside of the empanada was crispy and had a subtle sweetness to it, while the filling was creamy and cheesy! I will definitely be returning and trying their other items.

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