We had to get up early this morning to run some errands and ended up driving through Albany when we…read morefound this place on Yelp. We decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad we did. It was very busy when we walked in, but the wait was short. We were starving and didn't want to wait for a table, so we sat at the bar instead. Best decision ever. The service was incredible. The girls were so sweet, Casey is amazing! and the hostess was incredibly accommodating. The food was hands down the best breakfast my husband and I have ever had. If you haven't been here yet, you absolutely need to try it, you won't be sorry. The only regret you'll have is not coming in sooner. Even the coffee was fire!

I met my Cousin, and Aunt for lunch before the Holidays, and what a great choice. I drove from…read moreEugene, and they drove from Salem for our lunch. I had never been to this side of Albany before, so it was great. Heads up for those of you that have never been here, there is parking on the street, or some parking lots I believe. It's an older building with character. It was really busy, but they fit us right in. I don't quite remember everything on the menu, I do remember they had a wide variety of breakfast, and lunch. There were some salads calling my name, but ultimately there was a French dip that won me over. I must say, I am happy with my choice. It was very flavorful, and I also added a cup of chili. I would recommend both. Service was fast, and the staff were all really nice. Sorry, I didn't get any pics. I was too excited to see my family.

If you've ever rolled into Albany late in the evening and thought, "Now where in the world am I…read moregonna get a decent bite?" allow me to point you toward an old standby: Pop's Branding Iron. This place has been holding down the fort for what feels like forever, and walking in feels a bit like stepping into a time capsule where the coffee's hot, the plates are big, and nobody's in a hurry to reinvent the diner. One of my personal favorites is the patty melt simple, classic, and exactly what a patty melt ought to be. My daughter has her own favorite on the menu Monte-Cristo with fries that could probably feed a small ranch crew, That's kind of part of the charm here. The portions are big, the prices are fair, and when a lot of places in town have already shut their lights off for the night, Pop's is still there doing its thing. Now, I'll be honest it shows its age a little. A bit of cleaning and polishing here and there wouldn't hurt. But honestly, that worn-in feel is part of the story. If you're looking for something affordable, old-fashioned, and dependable especially later in the evening Pop's Branding Iron is definitely worth a stop. Four stars from me, and a tip of the hat to a place that's been feeding folks for generations.

Pop's Branding Iron is a good, solid diner with quite a few menu options. Breakfast (served all…read moreday) is my usual go-to here, but I've sampled a few appetizers and bites of food from the dinner menu here and there. The portions are very generous, and considering the prices of food these days, their prices are very reasonable. This is a great spot to eat at if you're looking for a lot of food at a great value. The food and service are about average, but to me, this is all a decent diner really needs to be. A big pro is that they are open late (7am-10pm daily). I recommend that they update their online menu, which advertises serving dishes 24-hours a day, which may confuse some customers. All in all, a good, reliable spot to eat a meal! There's a lot of dining space here, so it's good for both small and larger parties.

Not sure why this place has a lower rating.... it's delightful!!…read more we started with the peach cobbler pancakes for the table which had perfectly crunchy edges and were so flavorful and tasty!! just the right amount of sweet! i defaulted to me standard of shrimp and grits (cheesy grits to be precise...... WITH bacon?? yes please!!) my son ordered the mints cristo (which he loved!) and my boy ordered chicken friend steak. (the gravy was super flavorful, but the "steak" was processed and definitely not made in house) Potatoes were crispy and eggs cooked well. but the really star of Jojo mac's (for breakfast, anyway) are the cinnamon rolls we brought home!! potentially one of the best rolls i've ever had!! superb, in fact!! all sticky, cinnamon-y thumbs up on this one!!

This is my favorite restaurant in Albany hands down. They are personable, professional, and…read moreattentive to their guests. The food is excellent. It's always a great experience every time I come here.

Bodhi Cafe is the kind of neighborhood spot you hope every town has--comfortable, unpretentious,…read moreand consistently good. The menu leans into classic American comfort food, and everything feels like it's made with care rather than rushed out of a kitchen. The standout for me is the turkey Reuben. It's one of those sandwiches you think about later in the day. The turkey is tender, the sauerkraut adds just the right amount of tang, and everything comes together perfectly on grilled rye. This Reuben is dressed with a smoked pepper spread instead of mustard and this is what absolutely turns it up compared to your usual turkey Reuben. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, the kind of place where you can sit with a cup of coffee and take your time. If you're in Salem and looking for a solid comfort-food café, Bodhi Cafe--and especially that turkey Reuben--is well worth the stop.

I'm so glad Bodhi has opened this spot in Albany. I've been in twice and the food is quality,…read moreportions are generous, and service is quick. The prices are reasonable and give folks in town another breakfast, brunch, or lunch spot. Because they're gaining in popularity (you go, Bodhi!), I really hope they put up signage, like Ba's did, that tells people to order before sitting. When I was there on Friday, I managed to grab the last available spot after I ordered. There were many people who were holding spots while they waited for others to join and others who had ordered but were looking around for a place to sit. People don't seem to get the concept of sit after you order, so I hope the shop can help remind/teach folks.

I love sausages in all flavors and they have a wonderful selection. I have been there twice and…read moremake it a point to visit whenever I drive to or through Albany to stock up. The service is always friendly and the prices are reasonable for the quality. The bacon cooks up perfectly with hardly any spatter or left over grease. The hot dogs a very tasty!

Heard good thing about this place. Finally tried it a few minutes ago. Wow that was so good. I…read morehad the chorizo burrito and my husband had the pastrami sandwich. Both were delicious!!! This will definitely become a regular spot. Staff was friendly, seemed like a great place all around.

This visit was Yelp suggestion inspired. What a delight. Fabulous sandwich, delicious Americano,…read morecute and cozy atmosphere with fabulous customer service and smiles. I'll definitely return. A bonus is this is a walkable neighborhood so walking here added to the positive experience.

The best place to grab a quick bite and a good coffee before a long bus ride, only minutes away…read morefrom the Amtrak station.

I visited this Elmer's with a couple of special ladies well after normal dinnertime, when we were…read morevery hungry. I took a big risk and ordered the fish & chips, mostly on a dare from my fiancee. She knows that I hold a very special restaurant in a certain British Columbia port town in high regard, where I had the absolute best fish & chips of my life during a motorcycle ride to Alaska, and that I have since been very hesitant to order fish & chips that would be too far down the scale from that experience. Let me tell you: the fish & chips I had at Albany Elmers that evening was a solid 90% as good as you would get at C-Lovers Fish & Chips in Horseshoe Bay, BC. And THAT is saying a lot! Elmers could approach that magical 100% mark by making their fish & chips all-you-can-eat for $19, as well as providing huge crows that will swoop in and grab chips that you fling up into the air for them, like at C-Lovers Fish & Chips.

Very good!!!! very fulfilling, was greeted at the door. Waitress was friendly plates were big and…read moretasty

Made an amazing chocolate cake for my daughter's birthday on short notice! The whipped cream…read morefrosting is so light and fluffy. Really amazing cake. The people were easy to work with and friendly. Will definitely be returning and I've already recommended to fr

This was a good spot to fill the need for sweet bread…read more Coming from AZ there are slight differences but this was pretty good and probably as close to authentic as you will get in Albany. The staff was friendly and helpful. The store is clean and well presented. The chocoflan was good and moist as it needed to be. Lots of desserts and cakes to order.

There's nowhere else I'd rather be for watching the IT equivalent of watching paint dry - my…read moreawesome tech support people doing best to install Windows 11 on my laptop through a remote connection. I thought I was here for a quick stop-over between work meetings downtown Albany, but a quick email check turned into a "hey maybe I should use their WiFi" and unexpectedly and quite fortuitously for me turned into a gift of two and a half hours all to myself of people-watching. My travel companion told a couple next to us that they looked really cute and they shared that it's the love that's found towards the greater age in life that's more carefree. An environmental specialist who was sitting next to me and generously passed on the Wi-Fi password (it was all lowercase just as she remembered but had a couple extra words after the key one) is now a LinkedIn connection. The matcha latte is amazing. Definitely considering getting a large bag of loose leaf Earl Gray to take home with me - perhaps before the download spinning wheel reaches the magic 75%. Or maybe even after.

Back in OR to visit family and wanted to go back to Margin Coffee. Great vibe, location, as well as…read morean amazing menu telling the coffee connoisseur they know coffee. Their traditional cappuccino is perfect as well as their cortado. Great Saturday morning to pause, sip, and enjoy.

Delicious homey food always hits the spot! Biscuit and gravy oh my! Bacon thick and delish!read more

Mediocre food, great prices, fast and friendly service, welcoming atmosphere, and comfortable…read morebooths. I had the Roger's Scramble, which turned out to be decent. I added a lot of pepper and hot sauce to give it more oomph. The hashbrowns were typical diner hashbrowns. The sourdough toast was really good, and they do brew their iced tea. If you're looking for a cheap, no frills breakfast served with a smile, Roger's is the way to go.