Brunch in Albany was a new experience for me. I decided to try this spot out and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere is very modern, with all the bells and whistles. The color scheme is amazing, and the service is second to none. They move efficiently throughout the restaurant; they don't have just one person assigned to each table but use a group approach, and you can order at the table with the app, which is cool. Bartender Benny was great! The food, I'll say, was fair. I do believe the prices don't fully reflect the quality, but the overall feel is great. The champagne machine is a great touch, so that was unique. This is a very upscale brunch, but it's worth the hype for the decor. Parking is not the easiest, but it's worth it. read more

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Its a very high-toned place. The whole interior and exterior is extravagant looking and cozy. The main issue I had was that the tables were sticky and not clean. When we received out food the syrup was spilt by the server but they never refilled it for us. We also were given silverware and not napkins which to me feels a little odd. Our drinks arrival time was Staggered as well so we were not able to enjoy our drinks at the same time lest they become cold or no longer desirable. Despite all this both the food and drink were very good. read more

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I give the scene a 3.5/5 (high 7). The ambiance is amazing, super cute for a brunch or date. It does get a bit loud inside but if you can snag one of the heated patio seats outside, it's a great vibe (albeit the cars may be louder than the patrons lol). Food was yummy but a bit pricier than necessary in my opinion. I got the American Dream, solid bagel sandwich. The pumpkin spice latte was the star of the show for me. Both the presentation and taste were on point. The service was also great. read more

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Food is absolutely dreadful for the price. I did not expect to spend this much money Bisquick waffles and liquid Nutella. Highway robbery! As for a cafe mocha, a clockwork attempt of a cafe mocha. read more

Went for breakfast recently. It was a nice atmosphere. Busy but still had good service. Food and drinks were good. Would go back and would like to sit a little longer . Felt a bit rushed . read more

The Scene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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Great place to come with friends. The menu has something for everyone. I loved my cinnamon oat cappuccino! It's seat yourself and scan the QR code to order and pay. read more

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The Scene is super easy to locate on Western Ave. When you pull into the lot do not turn left to find a spot. Turn right and head directly to the overflow lot. This lot is rocky and wet but the main lot was full and circling back on Western Ave was not fun. Saturday at 130pm was a busy time and I was unable to find a table. There was a seating area with three dingy white chairs and a small low top table where I was able to sit. The chairs need to be re- upholstered! The stains are so noticeable on the white fabric. I started to order using the QR code but it was involved so simply order at the counter. The server will give you a table number and you can relax before your order is delivered. My coffee drink was served incorrectly in a to go container despite having an in house table marker and having my food brought to me. I waited in line at the counter and asked if my drink order was correct? The sever asked if I liked espresso?? I replied by showing him the display picture of the drink and his response was Oh we were out of glasses. The pastry was fluffy and crusty but not as substainal as it appears before you take a bite. Despite the service issue the items I ordered were well flavored and delicious . I would return and try a full menu item. read more

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When traveling from NYC to Vermont we decided to pick out a nice coffee shop on the way that was near a Tesla charging station. There's a mall near the scene where they have plenty of charging spots and it's a short 7 minute walk from the station to the coffee shop. There's quality of the products was very high and we truly enjoyed it. However, it does come with a high price tag. It is money well spent, it is just more than what we expected for a spot in upstate New York. Nonetheless, the food was great and our matcha/coffees were great. Service was very straight forward. We ordered off our phones and they brought out our food. The ambiance was great and loved the vibe of the restaurant. I will be coming back next time I take this route to go upstate. read more

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I came here with my boyfriend for a nice breakfast stop on a roadtrip and we loved it. You order through a QR code and got the food very quickly. We both got egg sandwiches that we loved and shared some toast with nut butter and fruit on it that was delicious. I also got a fancy maple something latte that I loved! Overall it was a great experience, just very pricey but the place was really nice so it made sense. read more

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The food was excellent, and our waitress was so nice! Cannot remember her name, but she graduated from Guilderland, in 2022. My experience was fabulous! read more

Had breakfast delivered - and it truly was top notch. Instagram worthy if you will. Brunch box, parfaits and coffee. I will definitely visit in person and order again. Food and coffee were delicious read more

The Scene is a great spot to spend some time working during the day while enjoying coffee and the excellent brunch options, or for meeting friends for cocktails! Staff is friendly and helpful and I have not had a bad experience here! read more

Very nice place that lives up to its name--it's definitely the Scene to be seen. Great touches and tasty drinks. My only complaint is that it's super busy and I had to wait a while to order then another ten minutes to get my drink. They definitely need more people working--and this was at 10 am on Wednesday. read more

So happy there's a new breakfast lunch coffee place in town. Consistently 'great' food. Hip vibe. It's bright and cheerful and has a NYC feel. Lots of people conversing at tables rather than sitting on their laptops. You seat yourself and scan the QR for service and food selection. Great atmosphere nicely lit, lots of windows, with a big exterior space that's enclosed in the winter for the overflow. Down the road is Uncommon Grounds, which I enjoy, but I get tired of bagels and listening to people yell out order numbers. The Scene has a warm, relaxed feel, a good kind of bustle.. like you'd find in Chicago or NYC. My favorite is the Veggie Scramble. The Nutella French toast with berries is great, although I need to go for a run after that dish . Enjoy. read more

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The food took an hour to come out. The menu resembles the Dunkin' Donuts menu, but at three times the price. There were no waiting staff; you had to order from a QR code on the table. At the end, they added a 20% tip to my bill, even after I left a cash tip. I called asking to speak to the manager, and they hung up on me three times. I left one message but received no reply. In the end, Amanda refunded my money. However, we'll never go back to that place that made us feel so unwelcome and taken advantage of. read more

Lucky Charms Iced Latte Made with white chocolate sauce, pistachio syrup, matcha or espresso, milk, marshmallow whipped cream, marshmallows Nutella French Toast Topped with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, whipped cream, served with a side of maple syrup- added a scoop of chocolate gelato I absolutely love The Scene they're always spot on even when they're super busy- my favorite is the spiced brown sugar shaken espresso with cold foam and I tried something new today (veggie scramble) which comes with scrambled eggs with spinach, caramelized onions, peppers, goat cheese and served with toasted sourdough but I added avocado and turkey bacon to mine The last picture is nutella french toast with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, whipped cream, served with a side of maple syrup and an added scoop of chocolate gelato read more

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Gorgeous ambiance, great food & comfortable seating yet rather tight & seated in an awkwardly seated designed. Quite noisy & extremely congested with a "Port Authority" vibe. Dining in customers & to-go customers are all merged together. For the price, the service & seating should be more upscale. The food was great yet the Mimosa was a disappointment being served with flat champagne & hard orange juice. Perhaps that's how they serve their mimosas ‍ read more

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Had a lovely lunch here with a friend. A staff person helped out immediately indicating we could choose our own table and view the menu & order directly through the QR code at each table. I had a little trouble accessing the QR code so they did give me a paper menu. Wonderful pastries at the front counter where you could also order directly from a cashier. *Important to note before you go that they do not take cash at all- you pay through the app with a credit or debit card.* The Champagne vending machine was a fun touch and the decor was modern and had a Miami vibe with a few couches and comfy chairs. Lots of groups, couples and singles - I didn't see any kids so I can't comment on how kid friendly they are but from the vibe I'm not sure it's a place I would bring a toddler. They do have a nice outside area that wasn't open the day I was there due to the weather. My friend had the delicious stuffed French toast and I had a delightful strawberry salad with an excellent latte. My friend enjoyed her mimosa with the champagne from the vending machine! read more

The Scene - My beautiful latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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This is the perfect Instagram-worthy restaurant to meet your friends at! It's an absolutely beautiful space and the food is picture worthy too. I visited on a weekday afternoon with a friend and found a table immediately. They have a QR code on the table that you scan and can place an order from. You can have one tab or multiple tabs open, which is great if you're with a group so each person can order and pay separately. I opted for the Salmon Salad, which had grilled salmon, mixed greens, carrots, red peppers, brown rice, avocado, pineapple, and cilantro with a citrus vinaigrette dressing. I also got the Almond Butter Me Up Toast, which was toasted sourdough bread topped with banana, strawberries, blueberries, coconut shavings, cinnamon and honey. For my drink, since they're known for coffee drinks, I got the iced caramel macchiato. Everything was fantastic! The salad was fresh and tasty, and the toast was delicious too. The coffee was also perfectly sweet. Highly recommend The Scene if you're looking for a great brunch spot with friends! read more

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The food is delicious and fresh. The service was fantastic. The drinks were yummy. The restaurant was pretty packed at 10am for brunch but the heated patio area was nice. read more

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Nice breakfast place. Portion sizes were good and drinks were nice. Ambiance - It has a very chic and lively ambiance with modern decor and vibrant lighting. Service - You have to order on your phone and wait for the food to delivered to your table. Parking - Available read more

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I'm always on the hunt for a delicious cinnamon latte, and someone mentioned The Scene, so I decided to check it out. The place is adorable from the outside and has a kitschy clean vibe, and was PACKED!! It also gave me the feeling you're supposed to show a college ID to get in it's a very young crowd. The hostess was not overtly friendly but maybe she was overwhelmed by the crowd and awkward entry area for people coming in to wait. There was a 30 minute wait for a seat, so we opted for a hot latte and some pastries to go. The latte was OK not awesome, the espresso was a little bitter. The cinnamon roll was the one thing I would go back for, it was more of a croissant in the shape of a cinnamon roll and it was so good. Overall I personally won't go out of my way to go back unless I really need a cinnamon roll or time travel back to my early 20's and enroll in college so I can fit in. read more

The Scene is hands down my favorite coffee spot in Albany! One thing that sets them apart (aside from their aesthetic and insta worthiness) is their unique latte art printer--something I've never come across before. Customizing your latte art is super easy and adds such a fun, personal touch to your coffee experience. The barista, who was incredibly kind and helpful, walked me through the process. She gave me a QR code to scan, which led to an app where I could create or upload my design. I used Canva to make mine and uploaded it directly to the app. Once you're done, you just let the barista know, and voilà! Your masterpiece is printed on your latte. The extra $1.75 for this feature is totally worth it, in my opinion. Highly recommend checking this place out for great coffee and a memorable experience! read more

The Scene - Gingerbread Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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The food here is so delicious everything was full of flavor and made fresh. The drinks were amazing too, super tasty and well-made. On top of that, the service was impressively fast! Such a great spot for a quick bite without sacrificing quality. Definitely coming back! read more

The Scene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and finally had some time to check it out. The ambiance of this place is incredible. I noticed a wide variety of clientele ranging from different age groups to different ethnicity and the vibe felt very relaxed and chill. Service was impeccable and they followed every notes we mentioned in our orders. The waitstaff is very friendly and patient. Food for most part was good. Loved the croissants. They are flaky, crispy and still moist at the center. We had to take a star off cause the breakfast bowl was more of a arugula bowl. I couldn't help myself imagining as a cow eating grass. There was that too much of arugula in it. Also felt they can make their ordering system more efficient and user friendly read more

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A fun spot to hit the capital region. Really easy spot to pop in for a quality brunch. I loved the free open seating and then order from your table. You can then pick the type of seat you want. More traditional dining, one saddled up at the bar, or a cozier lounge experience - hey if it's nice out enjoy the patio and firepits! It's quite adorable! The food was very good. I loved my egg white wrap and that maple sriracha was a game changer! Yes! Gimme dat sweet heat! Fun and inventive coffees. Relaxing atmosphere. Delicious food. You won't go wrong. read more

The Scene - Egg white wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Our food took over an hour to arrive, and they gave themselves a tip on our bill we did not authorize. When we tried to talk to someone on the phone, they refused. Average food, zero concern for customer service. read more

First time here- lively on a Saturday. We had a latte, Butterfly matcha, two soups and an avocado toast. Everything was delicious! Salads coming by us looked large and tasty. I'm coming back! Service was also kind and attentive read more

The Scene - Latte and butterfly matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

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Love this bright, cheery place. Food and drinks are always good. Great to sit and savour a bit of cafè-culture or grab and go a coffee and pastry. Wonderful menu selection and fun seasonal specials are always offered. Very clean and chic. There is plenty of outdoor seating with firepits and heaters. They've expanded parking to neighboring lot so that's no longer an issue. Great spot! read more

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Such a cute find! As if someone came to SoHo and picked up a brunch spot - transported it to Albany! Love the decor, very chic, lovely landscape and warm-welcoming staff. Would definitely visit again! As for the food - got the brunch board for 2 and it filled up 3 people, and extra BEC with a side salad... solid pastry - would have loved to try their scones. However - the coffee is a bit weak... my cappuccino was way too watery... not foamy enough. My son got a matcha latte... and had no latte art as the added extra but guess that's ok. Overall, for anyone missing their nyc vibe, this spot will do! read more

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A boujee coffee and cocktail shop? What are we? NYC? I'm all for it. Ambiance: On point - it's classy, modern, clean yet casual. Perfect for a quick catch up with your best friends, weekend (all day, everyday) brunch, or first 'coffee' date. Service: It's self service via a QR code or at the counter ordering, so service is a step up from a typical coffee shop but a step down from a restaurant. The drinks don't have descriptions on the online ordering menu so you have to look up their main menu. The food can't be ordered on your phone so you have to order from the counter. Very confusing. Food: The charcuterie board was good, but also nothing special. The fig jam was the highlight and the Gouda was surprisingly decent but there was no wow factor. Drinks: The drinks sound basic, but so is the place and that's OK. The tiramisu martini was delicious. The strawberry basil margarita seems to be made with fresh strawberries and was refreshing! The via en rose wasn't my favorite, but if you love floral drinks - this is it. Overall, I'm excited for this place. I hope it does well and recommend trying it out at least once. read more

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The ambiance is amazing, carried through throughout the whole place, including the ladies' room. The drinks were good and made to order since I wanted less sugar. Staff was very helpful. I wanted a honey lavender latte. I can't wait to go back and try them for breakfast or lunch. I have to go read more

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Some people may like ordering from the QR code but I do not. I eat one able to speak to someone about what I'm ordering and answer any questions before ordering. The food was good and the atmosphere is nice read more

The avocado and toast taste synthetic and you can immediately tell it came from a bag. I asked for a poached egg and they gave me a cold over fried egg. When I asked for a correction, the waiter delivered it with an attitude and dropped it on the table and gave me the same dish with a cold over fried egg. The cocktails were not bad, but the service was disgusting. read more

Overall, a very cute and fun spot. I don't love that you order at the table on your phone and pay on your phone. You also can't make reservations. The service took a very long time to get everything which was somewhat frustrating. As far as the food, the croissant sandwich and pastry were delicious, but the burrata toast left something to be desired. The tomatoes were not heirloom tomatoes and the peach was very small, thin slices. The drinks were good and I would come back for a drink when it's not too busy. read more

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The restaurant is so cute inside! I liked that the outdoor seating had heaters for the winter. The food was really great and so were the lattes. I would come back even just for coffee. Ordering was very easy and service was quick! read more

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We had some time to kill before a flight out of Albany and decided to try this spot - excellent choice! As soon as we walked in we realized we were severely underdressed for this upscale (but not outrageously expensive) brunch spot. They have a lot of choices to appease vegetarians and meat eaters - I settled for the West Coast breakfast sammy while my partner got the Scenewich. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that the sandwiches came with a delicious arugula salad, which was not noted on the menu. Everything was delicious, and came out super quick. My partner also got a house coffee and loved the warmed up oat milk they served with it - definitely a nice touch. This place has a champagne vending machine (what?!?!) as well as a cute gelato stand. This place would be absolutely perfect for a bachelorette party. This was our fave spot in Albany! read more

The Scene - West Coast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Always excellent!! Service, cocktails and food! New seasonal cocktails are delicious! Thank you Hannah!! read more

The Scene - Cucumber martini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Albany, New York

Super trendy, popular coffee and breakfast spot. Esthetically pleasing shop that matches the food. You can order coffee and tea on the walk up or hop on the waitlist for a table. It's gets busy baby. I'd suggest getting as much as you can in one sitting to share and keep coming back! Us ladies had an awesome time. read more

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First - this place is adorable! The decor is so chic & comfortable! I like the ordering system that lets you do it from the table, very efficient. Second - drinks, we enjoyed the boozy & the coffee drinks - all done well. I had honey lavender latte (preface that I do not like coffee much) and it was really good! Cinnamon French toast latte - also really good! The food was nice too - classic BEC was hearty & eggs cooked perfectly. Chicken salad sandwich - excellent! Strawberry salad - really good, lots of spring greens though, kinda missed more spinach on this. Dressing was nice & chicken was generous & perfect. Only knock I have is that we had to eat brunch at a lounge table. It was ok and I blame the customers - as there was a single man sitting at a 4 person table with his laptop & appears he was there first the entire day. Croissants were also wonderful - flaky & light. Yum! read more