This is a small little cafe that gets overwhelmed with customers quickly when there is a connecting…read moretrain that will be there for a while. There are a few tables that fill up quickly as the bustling crowd lines up all around the store. While convenient in theory, I would encourage others to just wait until the cafe car on your train is open and grab something from there. Unfortunately this food is among the worst I've eaten while traveling. Sure, the food was not outrageously priced like at other stations or airports, but it wasn't good for what it was. I paid about $8 for a BLT that consisted of two plain, barely toasted pieces of bread with two pieces of bacon, 2 slices of tomato and a bunch of lettuce. That's it. I had to go back for a packet of mayo and it just made me sad. I also paid about $4.50 for a "fresh cup of fruit" which was just melon sitting in a cup that clearly was not freshly cut that day. I would say to avoid the "fresh" foods here and only purchase prepackaged snacks and drinks.

I hit this spot every time we catch Amtrak and it's never failed me. Consistent taste but spotty…read moreservice. Sometimes it's with a smile...& sometimes not. But they deal with so many people daily all is forgiven. I keep returning!

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.

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.

I stayed in a hotel in a suburb area of Albany and it was nice to see a non-corporate…read morenon-national-chain restaurant. The place is large, the bagels are huge, the bakery items were large (great scones). The coffee was decent. Great place for breakfast and sandwiches. I also got day old bagels for $4, which lasted for days.

YUM!! Uncommon is definitely my go-to bagel place as someone from Long Island with a bagel craving…read more I got the Flying Pig on the toasted Cheddar Jalapeño bagel with no mayo, sub scallion cream cheese and it was delicious. It was a well made bagel sandwich with great flavors and the service was very efficient even when it's busy. The space is also great if you're eating in. They have a good variety of options for sandwiches, cream cheeses, and bagels. I've never been to a location that disappoints.

I could have worked here all day. I love the relaxed decor with plants everywhere. My almond…read morecroissant was very good. My chai with almond milk was a bit too watery for me, but it tasted fine. I loom forward to returning and tasting their coffee.

vibes are immaculate, drinks to die for, chill and soft spoken staff, and the food is presented so…read morebeautifully. a great stop for a quick bite and a delicious caffeine pick up.

We are not local to Wynantskill, so Fifth Tier is the destination for us and have always been glad…read morewe've come. Unfortunately, our most recent trip for brunch was disappointing, our quiches were cold in the center, the GF Chocolate Cookie, which I'd had before and enjoyed, tasted like cardboard, and the ginger cookie had a awful aftertaste. Their baked goods had been great and the quiches were always served hot. Gentleman server was more pleasant than the lady, ambiance is eclectic and appealing. On a separate note, it would be nice to see the addition of an American Flag in the window

Everything is wonderful the food, the soup the service! I would recommend everyone to go and it's…read morepet friendly!

Albany's Washington Park is a gem in itself but it's also fortunate to have a number of great cafes…read moreand restaurants nearby. Among the more recent arrivals is Java Cafe on Madison Ave. It offers a nice variety of coffees, teas, other beverages and baked goods, all in a relaxing setting. What's more, they tell me that small dogs are welcome. I stopped in recently after taking a stroll in the park with my West Highland Terrier. I was surprised when they told me that my little dog could come in, too. I ordered the most wonderful hot chai latte with coconut milk and a dash of cinnamon. Since I was staying, it was served up in a stoneware cup with saucer. I also ordered a potato borek, which they explained was a small Turkish-style mashed potato pie. It was good. My friend ordered a delicious large house coffee with cream. The cafe is small but inviting with exposed brick walls. There's nice furniture and interesting wall art, including a banjo hung from one wall. But my favorite is the amoeba-shaped full length mirror with the words,"You look amazing," painted above it. How's that for giving customers encouragement? My little dog stood under our table and smiled. She was well behaved. There were several other customers but most of them looked lost- in -concentration over their laptops. It was a delicious and very calming experience for us after a nice walk in the park. Thanks, Java Cafe.

Nice spot for a coffee near Washington Park! I stopped in…read moreon a weeknight as I'm one of the few people who drink caffeine in the evening and was looking for a coffee shop that was open later. They close at 7pm on weeknights, which is great. I love how beautiful the cafe is. There are tons of tables and good wifi too. I ordered an iced mocha, which was great, and the barista was helpful and friendly. I do wish they had a specialty coffee latte and some more dessert options. There were several savory pastries available when I went and I was having a major sweet tooth moment but thankfully the iced mocha hit the spot!

I had a great cappuccino made with whole milk. They do offer alternative as well. My son got the…read morechai. The employee said it was very ginger forward before ordering and my son decided to get it & didnt like it. He said it was too ginger forward, but the employee warned him. My son normally likes Chai but he said it was just to much ginger. They do offer small batch sandwiches made locally. They do not have any syrups here. Its all about the coffee. I did see some bakery items available. Very nice employees. There is a bar area to sit and tables. Plenty of parking

On the smaller side and very industrial feel to the space. Coffee is tasty and barista was friendly…read moreenough. Not a huge menu but enough if you're just looking for a tasty coffee.