“The ambience in the atmosphere is pretty good. It's neat inside because it looks kinda like a warehouse but it has got beautiful lighting and is comfortable even though it has that type of atmosphere. The food is outstanding. It is very good. I absolutely enjoyed it. The service was OK I Felt like we were trying to get the waitresses attention most of the time to get things that we might have needed but it was also very busy so I will give that to her as well. She was holding her own and doing a good job. The reason why it dropped the star for me is because of the price it is pretty pricey, and, although the food is very good, wasn't really feeling the fact that I wanted to pay that much for a burger. So they do run specials during certain days next time I will wait for the certain day to go where the specialist run on what I want. Overall though it was an excellent experience and I would definitely return and if you're ever in the area check it out I believe that you'd be happy with it too“
“My wife recently had to go gluten free, and we have been trying to find a good place to easily get breakfast for a date. We happened to find Birch Baked with a Google search and checked it out. We were not disappointed! We each got a breakfast sandwich and a sweet treat (she got a cookie and I got a cider donut). The food was awesome!! If I didn't know everything was gluten free, I would have had no idea. We are definitely coming back to try out other things like their pizza, hot and cold sandwiches, and the owner told us they are starting a dinner night Thursdays and Fridays with lots of great options. Top notch place filling a big need in the area.“
“I would give 100 stars if I could! I go here at least once a week sometimes more. Such a large variety and excellent quality ingredients! One of my favorites is the turkey cranberry Panini. Where else can you get turkey cooked right there in their own oven. I do not like deli meat, which is one of the reasons why I come here! Everything is so fresh and cooked right there. My husband and I get their salads once a week and this says a lot because my husband is not a salad person. He likes the Italian mix salad because it’s everything he would get on a sub without the bread. I would list everything I like here but this review would be pages long. I read some of these other reviews and wonder what planet these individuals are from because anyone giving a negative review is either at a different place or has nothing else better to do than write fake complaints. During Covid this was the only place I would eat because it was that clean! The owner truly cares as does the entire staff! Aside of excellent quality food, this is the only establishment I know that gives back to the community in every way possible. Keep doing what you’re doing guys! We love you!“
“Love this cute bagel shop! Every time I have come, the bagels have been fresh and delicious. I’m a cream cheese gal (who isn’t, though) and theirs is REALLY good with several flavor options. Everyone who works there is friendly and greets you with a smile. Today I ordered a latte and the girl working the counter suggested I try their buttered popcorn flavor if I am feeling adventurous, so I did. So good! I greatly appreciated the suggestion since she could tell I was having a hard time deciding, haha. All in all, definitely recommend this spot.“
“My husband is always hunting for croissants and we found this place on a Saturday. It was busy but the line moves quickly. And I tried their kouign amann. So good! We loved everything. I also love that they allow dogs inside because they were all so cute and it made my day.“
“Cheesecake Machismo has truly transformed the traditional cheesecake. Their incredibly deep selection changes every day and they are always developing new and unique flavors. I have tried at least 25 different kinds and enjoyed them all. The Kaiju was fantastic and I love the blueberry maple. Do yourself a favor and check it out! Also the dynamic duo behind the counter are so friendly and provide awesome customer service. 5 stars, will definitely go back, often, forever.“
Bakery •
“Had a great experience with Sweet Elevation Bakery! Everyone loved the cake, cupcakes and cookies! It was soo easy to have everything from one place instead of using different vendors for cake and cookies! They did get with my inspo pics and made the party come to life! Highly recommend!“
“Elaine was so sweet and kind working with me to design a cake I had in mind. She was very knowledgeable, quick response time, and helped set my expectations so I felt confident in the cake I was picking. Super delicious, will come again in the future! :)Elaine was very sweet and kind to work with me to design a cake I had in mind. She was very knowledgeable, responded quickly, and helped set my expectations so I felt confident in the cake I was choosing. Super delicious, I will return in the future! :)“
“What an amazing place! Not only was the food delicious! The person was just an absolute saint! Doesn’t get any better than a hardworking mother! I was just feeling so defeated and really needed some chocolate. I’m sure every knows what I mean. We left her shop feeling more uplifted and reminded that we are all doing the best we can. Thanks for making us laugh! Not all places can bring an atmosphere like this one can! I highly recommend this place. She is bringing more joy to the world everyday you can just tell!“
“Pastry heaven! This is my absolute favourite bakery! The staff is amazing, the pastries are beyond phenomenal!! Their cinnamon buns are so soft, fluffy and flavourful - hands down the best Ive ever had! Pricing is great! HIGHLY recommended!“
“I was introduced to Goodway Gourmet at the Mohegan Sun Camper Show last year. I was looking forward to those deliciously moist and tasty cakes for months before the event this year and they were the first stop on my list! I introduced my friends to these cakes and we bought 10 to share! I highly recommend Goodway Gourmet to anyway that wants a decadent treat that’s for a great mission!“
“Overall: The Blue Rose is a haven for delicious baked goods, easily becoming my favorite bakery. Their friendly staff and extensive selection make it a must-visit.Macarons: The star of the show is their macaron selection. They boast a wide variety of flavors, from classic birthday cake and cookies & cream to decadent Snickers and red velvet. Not only are they beautiful, but they're also the most affordable I've found.Tiramisu: Another must-try is their tiramisu. This decadent Italian dessert is beyond delicious, with perfectly layered ladyfingers soaked in espresso and a rich mascarpone cream.Price: The Blue Rose offers excellent value, especially for their macarons.Recommendation: Do yourself a favor and visit The Blue Rose frequently. You won't be disappointed!“
“My husband and I rented out Nelly’s Treats Bakery for our daughter’s second birthday party at the end of March. The space was so cozy and intimate, perfect for a smaller gathering of family and close friends. Renel was so lovely in making us feel invited to the space, she allowed us to arrange the tables and chairs and hang decorations as we liked. Our family and friends loved the vibe!We also ordered a 6” custom birthday cake for the occasion. Renel created a beautiful cake based on inspiration photos I sent. My guests were so impressed. The cake was very good! Two small criticisms were that the cake was not fully defrosted and I think this may have made the cake a bit denser in texture than you would get if it was not frozen. But everyone still loved it!“
“Quaint little bakery. The bread and pizza were delicious. Our cashier was friendly and very helpful. She gave us info about the bakery, the restaurant and the surrounding area. It’s a bit pricey but right on par for such a gem of artesanal culinary. We will be back!“
“Second time ordering from them and just as great as the first order! The pizza is done exactly the way you ask. Thier baked goods look out of this world, but have not tried any yet. I would 10 out of 10 recommend! I'm just saying we drive from Niskayuna just for their Pizza.“
“We stop any time we are in the area. We were there this past Thursday and the food was excellent as it always is, and the waitress we had was awesome! She refilled our drinks without us asking and perfectly timed, i squirted catsup on my fries and it made a spurt sound... she immediately brought us another bottle, again without asking! We love it here and I know you will also!“
“If you like carrot cake, go order one now!! I had a large order placed which included a carrot cake, all flavors of cupcakes, and all the types of cannolis. Cakes were amazing! Frosting delicious. The cannolis I gotta say were disappointing but staff was great to work with and super “
“Holy. Moly! If I could physically give a 10/10 stars, I would!!!!Wedding Cupcake - Tasting box + extras!My fiancé and I recently got a tasting box from Cake Street Sweets, and we were over the moon impressed!Firstly, their customer service is AWESOME! When I placed my order, I got a personal phone call - What I was looking for, flavors, what the event is for, and just getting to know me a little better (I even had to call back because I've been space-case wedding-bride brain lately - I had to re-confirm the appointment time because I forgot immediately after hanging up, lol!) they were super sweet and laughed with me about my bridal-brain.The cake was FANTASTIC - super flavorful, fun flavors, moist, just absolutely delish. Their frosting is some of the best frosting I've ever had - Not too sweet, perfect texture, and just the perfect amount of frosting to cupcake ratio!!!The tasting box itself was so cute and exactly what we were looking for! The box came with 6 different cupcakes (All AMAZING - As someone who doesn't even like Almond cake, I actually liked theirs in the tasting box!) And a few different cupcake filling options - and WOWIE! The fillings alone just by themselves were PERFECT. Amazing flavor, great texture, none too sweet and overall just 10 out of 10.Not only were they amazing on the phone and the cakes were amazing - but when we stopped by to pick up the cupcakes, they were also SO kind in person. Answered any questions we had and just gave off such a great vibe and atmosphere. They were super friendly and just overall, such a great personality! And their shop was super clean and just VERY cute, fun, and welcoming!We're trying one other cupcake (the cupcakes from our catering) but we're 99% sure we're wanting to go with them as our wedding cupcakes!!!!!!!!!We also purchased a couple extra cupcakes, and wowowowowowo - they were all spectacular! The Blueberry pie muffin cupcake, I could probably eat 12 million of them! The Cinnamon swirl cupcakes were the perfect combination on if a cinnamon bun & a cupcake had a baby - that would be it! Their chocolate is such a perfect chocolate flavor, Not too bitter, not too sweet - Everything we just loved!“
“this is my family's go to spot for coffee and caffinated yummy drinks. all the cold berry lattes are really nice and flavourful, the frappes and lattes are just right on the money and the food is always great, and clearly made by people who love what they do. also, the service is excellent. Margie and her staff are super cool.“
“hands down the best subs and deal in the area. can't go wrong with the chicken Florentine especially for the amount you get. two full subs equal what dibellas charge for one and you're supporting a hard working, good family business that we need.“
“Such a cute little bakery !! I definitely got an old school Italian vibe that reminded me of Arthur Ave in NYC. I got a few donuts and they were the best I’ve ever had!! I really wish i bought more. I would make the hour & a half drive just to try it again!“
“What's there to say. It's the best bakery in the capital region. Whether you indulge a little or a lot in pastries and cakes.. Friday's they serve the best little round Pizza for a buck a piece and also they have Jeanettes idk if im saying it right its that lemon type soft cloudy cookie with clear icing on top. Oh boy if your dieting dont go in side you'll definitely go off your diet. But that's okKid-friendliness: Um... It's a bakery“
Italian • $$
“Best Happy Hour in town ! 1/2 priced apps ?! YES PLEASE!I’m super picky about buffalo wings and Stella’s wings are on point. Super crispy and delicious!Some other favorites are the sliders, beer battered green beans, tagliatelle with vodka sauce, and my all time favorite Cacio de Pepe. ?? Literal heaven on a plate.The bread is always fresh and delicious, yummy salads and best meatballs I’ve ever had at any Italian restaurant.Staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and always make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in the door. ♥️Also, They have Sunday Brunch now!Highly recommend the BEC (Bacon, Egg & Cheese) on fresh homemade Focaccia bread. So so so good!They also have crepes (Try the Chicken Béchamel or the Godmother), a yummy cinnamon bun French toast, omelettes breakfast quiche and delicious bloody Mary’s at the bar.Can’t wait to try to the different mimosas!Happy to see such a great place doing well in the Stockade! ??Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchairs can go through the patio doors.“
“We were visiting from out of town during our daughter’s birthday.The birthday cake was delicious as were all of the extra cookies we couldn’t resist ordering when we came to pick up the cake.The owner was very helpful during the ordering process and is a super talented baker! Can’t wait to visit again.“
“My dad used to work in downtown Albany and would bring home the most amazing rolls from Nino's Bakery when I was young. My husband and I recently went to find those same rolls that would stand up to meatball subs, Philly cheesesteaks, and such.. Found them and I will be going back every time I need a sturdy, chewy, soft, delicious roll! Oh and I have to go back because she mentioned they fill their cannolis fresh when you order!“
“It's an awesome bakery! They do old school style baking, always have fresh items, the staff is amazing. The donuts and cupcakes are a must try!!! The danishes seems a bit too sweet because of the frosting, but I can't complain about all the other items I have tried. It's just the right amount of sugar for everything else and it's delicious.“
“As someone who can’t eat dairy, I’m so grateful for this bakery! The cakes are delicious - better than most traditional cakes I’ve tried! I ordered cupcakes here for my baby shower and Bri did an outstanding jib decorating them. Everyone at the gathering loved them. My expectations were exceeded.“
“I worked with Bri for my wedding, I just got married at the Maples Estate in early September. We did a small cake for my husband and I to cut, then macarons and cupcakes. Bri was truly one of my absolute favorite vendors to work with! It was so fun and collaborative. I shared our design board and some inspiration photos we had for our wedding, and Bri took it from there! Everything was beautiful, just so cute and all of her desserts are absolutely fantastic! Bri was so good about helping with numbers and figuring out what we needed, which was perfect. She also gave was super clear instructions for what needed to be refrigerated/what we needed to do to make sure the desserts were perfect by serving time. A few flavor shoutouts are necessary! First, Bri made us a custom fruity pebbles macaron flavor which was amazing and so fun, we love breakfast and wanted something to match that. The crème brûlée macaron is a MUST! The salted caramel cake and frosting is just wow. And a surprise combo for us, brown butter cake and creamsicle frosting is so tasty, we highly recommend!“
“Beautiful and delicious cake! We had an 8” round, funfetti cake with a layer of chocolate buttercream inside and white buttercream on the outside. We decided to try a new bakery because we haven’t been really happy with previous places and we were so happy we did! It was perfectly decorated and absolutely delicious! The buttercream was creamy and sweet without being grainy and overly sweet and cake was so moist and flavorful! Thank you so much, we’ve found our new bakery for all of our spec8al cakes!“
“Our favorite bakery to go to! They’re the sweetest in service, have amazing food, and such a cute place to sit and enjoy. Love to order a bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant. Best bacon I’ve ever had and the butter from the croissant makes it so good!“
“Nothing Bundt Cakes: A Bundt-astic Bite of Heaven (Especially for the Gluten-Free Folks!) Recently, I had the pleasure of indulging in their Limited Edition Gluten-Free Lemon Raspberry Bundtlet, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of marvelous. If you're looking for a special treat, a delightful surprise, or simply a way to brighten your day, I highly recommend heading to Nothing Bundt Cakes and grabbing yourself one (or a dozen!) of their Gluten-Free Lemon Raspberry Bundtlets. You won't regret it!Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free options available.“
“They made our wedding cake! Presentation was perfect and it tasted heavenly to boot. Totally worth it to be able to share the full cake cutting and eating experience at my wedding. The guests enjoyed it and we did too! Also wanted to add that we made an error with the date we were supposed to pick it up. Even though we were a day early, they still got the cake to us earlier than we were technically supposed to have it. Thank you!!“
“Same day update: adding an additional star - the owner, Rachel, did call almost within moments of leaving this review, leaving a very kind sounding voice-mail about wanting more details / etc! I think that's really great of the business wanting personal feedback. They also sent me a full refund (which they most definitely did not have to do!!!! I was not expecting that / needing or wanting it, so im surprised they did!) So I will add that at least they are trying to take information from this review going forward! Tasting box - weddingMy fiancé and I purchased a tasting box from Coccadotts recently, and to us, it was pretty sub-par to other tasting boxes we've gotten from other bakeries (Coccadotts is our third box)We aren't sure if it's because that's how the tasting boxes are done at coccadotts, but we did put that we wanted cupcakes in our order form, we received small cakes (Which again, is fine, but just wasn't what we were really initially looking for - we wanted cupcakes since we've noticed these do usually taste slightly different, and we like to see how each bakery frosts / decorates them) - but we didn't really knock off any points for that - Cake is cake at the end of the day!The overall cake taste was really good, moist, good flavor! The frosting, however, felt very thick/heavy and really grainy to us, was not my most favorite.The cakes themselves had frosting writing on them, so we knew which was which [flavor wise]. However, the box also came with little containers - of what? no clue. I wasn't sure if they were fillings, other frostings? Other cake tasting boxes we've gotten, it had a printed-out form of what exactly was inside (cake flavor, frosting, fillings, etc) , which made it a whole lot easier.Something we really were not impressed with at all - When we put our order in, I was e-mailed a couple of times afterward about payment... I paid immediately after I got the first e-mail (shortly after I put my order in) about how to pay for our tasting box and sent a confirmation of it the same day. I then got e-mailed twice after this, basically about "making sure to pay."I understand places of business need payment, this is how they continue to run and stay open. But this felt so impersonal to me.... If I'm going to be e-mailed, I would rather it be a check-in on what we thought of the cakes. One email we received; the first whole sentence didn't even make sense.... It was subjected to the email was "How was your order?" but then the body of the email only talks about payment, stating (this is the entire email body) - "You should have received your total and processed the payment for your upcoming order with us. If you haven't, please check your spam folder and contact us to process payment. All orders must be paid for 24 hours after ordering or will be cancelled." - When I I had already paid..... Just felt very "We only care about money" to me...Additionally, I accidentally put the order in for the wrong day. When I arrived to pick up our tasting box, it wasn't finished because I made a mistake. I asked if they could accommodate for my mistake, they couldn't (which was totally okay, I did not expect them to!) I very politely apologized and said that I was totally fine with coming back for the order date I put - I 100% was not upset at all, it was my goof and didn't blame them for that. The younger woman at the counter was VERY nice, felt super bad (even though it was not her fault at all!) however, another woman came out from the back, too - Immediately seemed annoyed we even asked, barely talked to us, and gave us kind of an attitude about it - I wasn't expecting them to accommodate my mistake and I certainty was 100% okay with coming back in a week. Just felt very uninviting to me.Overall, I just did not get a great vibe... Their cake IS good. Their frosting is okay, but the multiple e-mails all about payment just really didn't sit well with me, and the overall friendliness “
“Outstanding! Huge assortment of drinks available. Best DIRTY CHAI EVERRRRR! Both gluten free and regular bread options. Beautiful & tasty treats. The quiche is really good! Several varieties. Service was fast and friendly. I will always stop when I'm in the area!“
“Where do I begin? We love Cullens. We were so excited when we heard they were opening a coffee shop in Hannaford Plaza. The staff is all AMAZING. EVERY...SINGLE...ONE. Mike, the head baker and owner makes the best bagels! Mine are always hot off the press when I get one. My oldest likes their bagels as well. Their coffee and tea drinks are very tasty as well. And to top it all off, Cullens is lending Voorheesville Production chairs and a table for Chicago! They are such an integral part of the Voorheesville Community. When hardships strike, they are front line to help in big ways. Cullens is great! Everyone should try it!“
“This is a cash-only bakery that seems to operate as a wholesaler but allows walk-in retail sales. It’s mostly hard rolls and sub rolls sold here. The rolls have a crispy outer shell but are soft and chewy inside and have an outstanding taste.“
“I ordered a gluten-free cake for Christmas dinner for guests who were gluten-free. Not only was the cake gorgeous but so good. I even shared it and I'm not gluten-free. Not sure who made the cake or decorated it but as you can see from my photo, it was absolutely stunning and delicious.“
“About 18% of the world's population lives in China while the U.S. has approximately 4.5% of the population. I've tended to think of Chinese cuisine as a monolithic entity rather than a dynamic mix of regional cuisines. I've been trying to address my ignorance by eating at Chinese restaurants that advertise their regionality. Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro is Cantonese/Guangdong. From my very limited research, the cuisine is light and mild, steamed rather than stir fried. This is certainly a simplification but it is a starting point. One of the more famous dishes from the region is dim sum. Dim sum means "touch the heart". They are small steamed or fried savory items, snacks. These are the items I focused on during my visits to the bakery/bistro. Each item was different enough from the other to make for a pleasant and satisfying meal. Steamed dishes - beef ball with bean curd skin, shrimp with spinach dumpling, roast duck dumpling, rice rolls with roast duck. Fried dishes included deep fried pork dumpling and fried shrimp ball. Most of the rolls were made with glutinous rice of varying thickness or cornstarch, either steamed or deep fried. The sauces were also wide-ranging, savory to sweet, and added much to the meal. What I didn't know - dim sum is usually accompanied with tea. I can see how that can elevate the experience. Since it is a bakery, I also tried some of those items. Custard buns, coconut custard buns, coconut pudding, dried pork buns, and even tiramisu were tested. Some notes - The dried pork buns added pork floss (dried pork manipulated to the texture of rough cotton candy) to the outside of the bun. Coconut pudding - subtle fragrance and flavor of coconut coagulated with agar agar as the gelling agent. It's more "bouncy" than jello - not my favorite. I think some of the baked items were bought from a wholesaler - there's a whole lot there. The most underwhelming item was the tiramisu. Well, who gets tiramisu at a Cantonese place? I guess I do. This taught me a lesson as this item seemed to have languished in the display case for a bit longer than it should. Overall, it's a really good place to try different dim sum. A word of warning - Italian desserts might be saved for another place.“