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.

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.

On a Sunday morning at 10 the pastry case was empty. Completely empty. The drinks--both hot--while…read moretasty, were lukewarm. Cute decor but probably not a place I'd go out of my way to frequent. Maybe in the summer when the market is outdoors it would be a better experience.

I thought that the Alias coffee was fairly new. It's tricky but I'll explain it, the business has…read morebeen in existence since 2020 but the kication is new. Alias Coffee partnered with 518 Craft and Primobotanica to open up in a shared space in downtown Troy, NY initially during covid. With good coffee and service, I'm sure they will have a successful future. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I do taste it so as part of the yelp experience, community CO was thoughtful enough to partner with a small and upcoming local coffee shop on National coffee day and get us in for a cup of coffee. I asked the Barsita to make me the best drink from the available choices and was given a Cappuccino, which I took a sip and handed it to my dad. My dad did say the coffee was good and from my tasting experience, the coffee was smooth and had a bitter after taste (like a few people I know like it that way) and the taske kept lingering fir an hour. Go get your coffee, this is in a neighborhood that requires revitalization, there have been some good initiatives and us as a community can help support them.

Having moved from their downtown location to a redeveloping neighborhood, Alias holds a lot of…read morepromise. I enjoyed an attractive cortado and am looking forward to tasting a locally made cranberry orange walnut breakfast cookie that I brought home to share with my wife. Did I mention that the cookie is gluten free? Future plans for the coffee shop include rehabbing the backroom to provide a great place to relax while enjoying your coffee concoction. Service is friendly and street parking is easy; there is even a bus stop across the street.

A bunch of 7 Brew branches have been cropping up in the Capital Region recently. According to…read morestaff, this location in Colonie was the region's first. It opened a couple of years ago. I was interested in trying out this chain but the newest locations seem to be crazy busy. So I went to the Colonie location because it seemed just slightly calmer. I realize one of the key features to this business model is its drive through service. However, since I did not understand the menu I got out of my car and walked up to the door where I was greeted by staff. I found them incredibly attentive. Everything in the menu-- whether coffees or fruity drinks-- seemed very sweet and syrupy. The staff assured me that they were. So what could a diabetic like me possibly order? We arrived at a Frozen Coffee Chiller. It was plain. No sugar. Just coffee slush with half-and-half. It was great. The staff was wonderful. They even stepped out a few times to check on me. Did I have any allergies? Any special needs? It was funny to think that I wanted the plainest frozen coffee drink but my order took a bit more to process since 7 Brew specializes in naughty beverages that taste more like desserts. The young staff was very dedicated to getting my order right and that says a lot. I think some other Yelpers offered great advice to new customers planning on using the drive through. Consider acquainting yourself with the menu ahead of time. It's really a crazy large beverage menu. In my case, it worked to walk up and ask for help. Considering how busy the staff is, it's not the most efficient way to place an order. I appreciate the kindness that I was shown and now I know how to place an order there that will meet my dietary needs. Thanks, 7 Brew.

If you're not wanting to get out of the car, then a drive thru drink is what you need. On this…read morevisit, I got a large iced chai with a shot of vanilla and oat milk. As usual, they delivered. It was quite refreshing, as well as thirst quenching. They are not fancy but they are efficient and clean. They are quick to take your drink order and the large is quite sizable. The flavor and drink combinations are plentiful so be sure to scan the QR code or peruse the menu ahead. You will be pleasantly surprised by the quality as well as quantity. Be sure to join their rewards program because it certainly adds up quickly. 7 Brew hits the spot!

I love this spot. I…read moreactually forgot to leave a review. The first time I went. I meant to do a five star review and I still come back here for the pistachio latte which was amazing. they have a lot of sweet treats in the window at the counter, which are good, but don't necessarily fill me up. The service is amazing. The workers are very pleasant, usually smiling and laughing with each other. The atmosphere is nice. It's right down the road from a college so there's usually a few people studying. They have some very nice couches set up and everything is very comfortable to sit in.

Excellent coffee and wonderful desserts…read more The signature coffee here is served with cardamom. While I prefer regular coffee, the cardamom adds an interesting twist. Creamy and caffeinated goodness. The deserts were excellent with the star being the baklava. Plenty of seating, good lighting and a comfortable couch up front.

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.

On a quiet Saturday morning, with not many places open, we were happy to find this coffee shop and…read moreenjoy a couple of cappuccinos. The seating area is very spacious with plenty of room to sit, read a magazine, and enjoy the coffee. I also ordered banana bread with chocolate and a chocolate croissant, which were both delicious. It was quite calm inside, and it seems like a perfect spot to work or read a book during weekdays. I would definitely recommend it.

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.

Storied is such a local gem! I've been a customer of theirs since their original scotia location…read moreand it has always been wonderful! Their coffee is delicious and they offer some great pastries, as well. Everyone that works there is friendly and takes the time to ask you your name, which is such a small thing that makes for a more personal experience. Highly recommend stopping in next time you're at the Schenectady green market or in the neighborhood!

I've been wanting to stop by forever and I'm so glad I finally did!…read more I was greeted right when I walked in by a friendly employee. The space looked comfortable to sit and get some work done. You can also spend some time perusing their wide selection of books. It took me a while to decide on what to get since they offer coffee and bubble tea, both of which I love. I decided on the strawberry matcha latte bubble tea with almond milk, traditional boba and Passion Fruit boba. It was absolutely incredible! The strawberry tasted like real strawberries instead of fake syrup. The matcha was also great quality too! I'm truly still dreaming about this drink and I cannot wait to go back and try more things, including their coffee drinks.