This play cafe in Latham is an absolute gem! We live in Brooklyn, but every single time we are…read moreupstate visiting family, we make it a point to stop in with our two sons. As a parent, the first things I look for are cleanliness and safety, and this place excels at both. It is incredibly well-maintained, spotless, and designed in a way that lets the boys have a blast while I actually feel relaxed. The onsite cafe is also such a convenient touch--we always grab the boys smoothies for the ride home! What really sets this business apart, though, are the owners. Michael and his wife are some of the kindest, most welcoming people you'll ever meet. They truly care about the families coming through their doors and make you feel right at home every time. Wonderful people running a wonderful business--we can't recommend this place enough!"

A little pricey but everything is pretty clean and well maintained. $25 +tax for 3 hrs. Food and…read moredrinks are expensive but you can bring in your own snacks. I was really happy they open at 9am! So many places don't open until 10 and my kid is up early. Also lots of play options. Huge "sand" and ball area, trampoline, screen game, giant slide, scooter coaster, little grocery and play food area, small train table and a peg board. I will probably be back again this winter when we need something different.

Everything was delicious! We especially enjoyed the games and ambiance which was very cute and…read morecomfy!

Great service, nice selection of menu items but the coffee tasted somewhat bitter. Love that we…read morecould sit and play a game while enjoying our drinks but the game we chose was broken so...it was an experience.

What a lovely and well thought out place. The owner is a lovely human who is incredibly kind. They…read morewere compassionate about my 4 year old visiting because she misses her cat that passed away. The coffee and treats were delicious. The cats are well looked after and happy.

This is how all places with animals should be run. Beautiful well cared for spots for animals to…read morethrive! Make sure you check out the back rooms. Hygienic, safe, calming...such sweet rescues with all different situations catered to by kind loving human beings. Also great place to purchase all kinds of things for your home with cats in mind. They take donations both food, cat litter even cash. So well run, employees really care about animals!! I took lots o

I visited the Whistling Kettle in Ballston Spa for brunch with a couple of friends and had a mixed…read moreexperience. We arrived right when they opened at 10 a.m. and were seated immediately, which was great. We initially considered sitting inside, but the smell of eggs was so overwhelming/nauseating that we opted for outdoor seating instead. The patio was charming and cozy. The service was friendly, attentive, and one of the highlights of our visit. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to expectations. We all ordered the brunch tower, which included a "fruit salad" that consisted of squishy grapes, sour Granny Smith apple chunks, and canned mandarin oranges. The fruit tasted low quality and unappetizing, and I only managed a few bites. I also ordered the bananas foster crepe, which was severely overcooked. The crepe was so tough that I needed a knife to cut through it, and the texture was far from what I would expect from a crepe. Overall, while the service was pleasant and seating was prompt, the food quality left a lot to be desired, especially considering the price point.

First the food is to die for! This is my go to mea! I love the soup. I get a bowl so I can take…read moresome home. The service is beyond great! The gentleman that served us was fabulous. He helped pack up my left overs including the cream and jam for my scone. He came back with a to go cup for my chai latte! I adore this place. Stop reading this review and just GO!!!

We love our breakfast/lunch experience. Saturday morning with no lines. We got sat immediately…read more Every thing was really good. The french toast was really good. Not too sweet but a little too much sweet cream. Great coffee and crepes. Ladies were very nice. Give them a try.

Food in this area is kinda ehhh. So for this, I had to give it 3 stars not that it wasn't delicious…read morebut the pricing for things were def not worth it. I get it support local restaurants and the prices reflect the current wages blah blah. Service was very attentive and helpful. The seating in there has mostly 2s and a couple of 4 seaters. I thought it was odd when we walked in there with our baby in a car seat, they didn't offer to put him in a chair cuz I don't think there was a high chair. I woulda asked but home skillet was ktfo and I wasn't tryna awaken the beast. That isn't discrediting the service or this place at all. My 3 star is purely at a cost to quality standpoint. I found out that there's other towns that are like 15min drive with more diner options and I missed out on that.

Great place .. you have almost an hour to meet the cats and see how they interact (and to fall in…read morelove). I took the first appt on a Sunday and had the whole cat room to myself, though that isn't always the case. The girl at the cafe was as sweet as the cats and knew every cat and introduced me and answered all my questions. Highly recommend. Cost of the visit is low and gladly goes as a donation to help the cats.

In the beginning, it was really nice then chaos broke out between three cats. They were fighting…read morethey was fur flying and no staff was in a room to stop it. I will never go there again.

New! Good coffee, plenty of spots to sit…read more Went with the advertised lavender oat latte. Yum!

From the owner: Meriyem's cafe and Bazaar is a Moroccan "Riad" (courtyard) themed cafe. Offering a small fresh and…read moreunique menu as well as a small artisanal bazaar gift shop. From its lime washed walls, hand woven light shades to the aroma of sweet neroli, this cafe is a Mediterranean escape right in the heart of downtown.

I enjoyed my delicious chicken and rice bowl that came with salad, chickpeas and corn along with…read moretheir homemade mezze sauce - yummy! With modern furniture, a great soundtrack playing & lots of (artificial) plants hanging from the ceiling the space has a really cool vibe. Owners/cook were really friendly and helpful; place was clean and food was good. This cafe is located in the Main building on the Maria College campus with ample parking in the back (off New Scotland). Check the website for online ordering and delivery options as well as hours (they were closed in the summer).

Nice atmosphere with hanging plants and plenty of sit down -eat in options. I ordered a specialty…read morelatte that was delish. Because it's on the campus of Maria College, you have to go and park behind the main building. They could use some more signage to let people know that's where the café is. I plan on going back.

Best espresso I've had in Albany, and if you order for here, they'll plate it with sparkling water…read more Sweet! There's a big ordering and waiting area, so even when it's busy there's plenty of space. Local art on the walls, a variety of seating options downstairs, and one relatively clean restroom. Upstairs is the computer lounge, theoretically, except that the advertised WiFi doesn't work. There is no network with that name. Friendly baristas, some food options, although not a lot for vegetarians. Great location close to the park.

New location. Bigger location just across from where it was originally. Huge upstairs to do…read morecomputer work. Seasonal coffees available. There's a large seating area downstairs. I had a Seasonal latte and bagel and egg. Fair prices. They have a rewards system now so be sure to sign up. Employees were nice and explained the different Seasonal drinks. The new location is nice but I feel it might be to big and actually prefer the smaller orginal location.

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.