“Order ahead on your way to work so it is hot and ready when you get there. They sell more than bagels. They have macaroni salads, drinks, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, banana bread, pasta, etc. You can dine in or take it with you. The staff are always so nice. Plenty of parking.“
“We always have a fantastic experience when we visit and celebrate every milestone here- engagement, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, daughter’s 1st birthday, and date nights. Jess, Chef Chris, and the whole staff make the experience outstanding from first bite! Always looking forward to coming back again.Kid-friendliness: Il Faro is always so accommodating when we bring our 2 year old. They have crayons, coloring books, sippy cups and modified food options. We never feel rushed or an inconvenience when we are eating here even with a 2 year old. Il Faro takes care of every customer no matter the age!“
“Only had one problem with the burger was well done instead of rare and I forgot to put the bacon on that order was to go but besides that it's always been excellent outstanding ???Parking: Not enough parking because the place is outstanding and everybody wants to be inside eating great food ?“
“An awesome brewery with great food, known nationally for their IPA's. All their food is made in house. There is tons of seating but don't let that fool you, they do fill up quick. They have beer types for everyone to include dark, sour, light, IPA, cider and usually host guest taps. The food menu is pretty extensive and also have something for everyone. Parking usually is pretty easy and the customer service is top notch. Highly recommend this as a must stop destination in Albany, NY!!!“
“I've had the pleasure of enjoying Alias's espresso in my first and most recent cortado at the weekly Farmers Market??. Today I decided to give a large black cup, no sugar, of their Tarrazú Farm house blend a swirl... This will be a simple review of the Costa Rica cultivated locally-roasted brew: ?!#Crisp #Balanced #RefillWorthy“
“The courtesy of Brian over the phone was incredible, and he took time to answer a lot of questions, The service was excellent and Sam was incredibly attentive to everything. The food was wonderfully piping hot, delicious beyond words, and incredibly beautifully plated. Sam was great with our 8-year-old granddaughter! Everyone was so nice. The ambiance is fascinatingly beautiful and we had the perfect window seat. Thank you to the Iron Gate Café once again for an incredible experience! We will be back! Leah MVegetarian options: Excellent and very accommodating with modifying ordersParking: Despite the ice storm and slushy parking on the street, we were able to navigate it all with ease.Kid-friendliness: Excellent!“
“Fantastic sweet shop! Bought the two scoops of Cookie Monster and coffee chip with waffle cones along with chocolate goodies. Their items are perfectly sweet. It’s got a cute little like sit down area with boardgames. Most hit spot if you have a sweet tooth!!“
“Just tried this place out for the first time this morning and it is fantastic. It’s awesome having a quality breakfast spot like this in Center Square - the food is delicious and my breakfast sandwich was easily a 5/5. Keep doing what you’re doing, we’ll definitely be back!“
“Look, for a craft beer bar in Albany, it just doesn't get better than this place. The curated draft list is amazing, specially the nod towards old money flavors. One lukr and two machines are also a great addition to the place. The place itself is small, but spaced out well. Want good beer, and sandwiches, come here, seriously.“
“The gentleman who runs the counter is absolutely a gem of a human being. The Buffalo chicken wrap was delicious and was cheaper than other places VERY close by. Between the amazing service and the unbeatable prices this has quickly become a favorite of mine.“
“We decided to try Albany Ale and Oyster House on a chilly, rainy Wednesday afternoon since we had to be on New Scotland Avenue for an afternoon doctor appointment. I'm so glad we did, and also happy we arrived just as they were opening because we were able to sit at the bar and visit with one of the owners, Mia. We tried a flight of beer opting for all pilsners, one each from Italy France, Czechia and from our own New York region; all tasty, just the right amount of foam and nice and chilled. I ordered the Beyond brat which comes with comes with kale slaw and honey mustard, crispy potato chips in a brown paper bag for soaking up the oil and keeping them crispy, and a mixed green salad with the best sesame honey dressing. I love good salads and this one was perfect, with dressing on each lettuce leaf. Mia said they take their salads seriously, and you can tell. My partner had the Reuben and he proclaimed it the best he ever had. Overall the taste, presentation and preparation of the food was perfect. Combined with the cozy atmosphere and the friendliness of the owner and all who work there; Albany Ale and Oyster House is now one of my top favorites in the areaVegetarian options: In addition to the Beyond Brat they offer Beyond Burger and some interesting salads.“
“A very nice restaurant, but generally I don't enjoy their dinner menus. It's a bit too modern for my tastes with unusual and trendy dishes that seem to prioritize unusual ingredients over tasty dishes. That said, if you like that thing, they definitely do it well.I like stopping in for a burger or veggie burger at lunch, but their extended menu just isn't for me. The restaurant is run very well, staff is extremely professional, and the atmosphere is great.“
“No fun is great, I've probably gone now about 20 times. I can feel confident in myself and the creatures of the night of the capital region. The alleyway is illuminated, you get a view of the river, the bar has a sweet drink selection. Ive danced for at 30 hours of my life so far here“
“What a great find near Albany, NY, delicious Venezuelan arepas, tequenos, empanadas and Cachapas. By chance I asked if they had Polar Beer and to my surprise they told me yes!!!It was worth the trip!!Parking: There is a large parking lot next door that belongs to the City of Troy, but you can park after 5 pm and on weekends.“
“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!“
“I really love the salads. Very large and fresh. The Thai crunch is one of my favorites. All their dressings are home made. yummy smoothies and fantastic coffees too. don't mis it. the owner Nicole is super open to any changes you might like in your food. We go for the breakfast sandwiches every Saturday too. oh and the fresh juices!! We should all support small business.“
“Best health and wellness place around!! Amazing smoothie bowls, toast and smoothies, delivered from the most friendly staff. Always walk in there and see smiles on their faces. Can’t go wrong with any item on the menu! The vibes are super chill and very clean. 1000/10 recommend!!!“
“Delicious, quick, and satisfying.When there’s a line, it’s a good sign. Snowman had one stretching to the sidewalk and while the wait was not long I quickly understood the reasons one existed. First, they’ve got a ton of fun flavors to choose from and then a whole bunch of ways to mix, match, dip, and stack ‘em! Second, it’s a creamy delight of wonderfulness that meets your mouth in every bite!Yummy!!“
“This is a cute little cafe with amazing food and delicious Turkish coffee. Me and my mom were looking for a nice breakfast spot and could have not been more pleased. Perfect for savory or sweet breakfast options. We even left with an extra takeout of pastries. Highly recommend!“
“Really good brunch spot with excellent variety of options for everyone!Really enjoyed the breakfast hash and the waffle was one of the best we’ve ever had. Next time, we’ll definitely try one of the smoothies. Great place to start the day.“
“It’s a nice vibe in there. Lots of different types of people and I like the layout of the place. My only thing is that it was really warm in the bathroom like uncomfortably so, but it wasn’t that big a deal, just something I remember noticing. Live music is fire ? I can’t speak on the food I didn’t get any but the mixed drinks were type strong . I would return. Bartenders were quick and friendly enough.“
“The iced vanilla latte was very average. A little bit too sweet for my liking as well. However, the service was great and so was the atmosphere! Very bright inside with plenty of seating. I love the bar top to sit at along the windows, so you can watch traffic while relaxing with your cup of joe!“
“Tonight I'm on a little adventure in my new home city. My first stop is The Hill, Beer & Wine Garden. Their lengthy list of "Euro" beers was extremely enticing. I had the Paulaner Hefe-Weizen and Fiddlehead IPA. The latter has a lot of personality and I highly recommend! I'm not sure if I'll go anywhere else tonight as I'm already making new friends and feeling comfy and cozy... Cheers to Kevin and to Troy, the home of Uncle Sam!“
“I think this place is under new ownership and in transition but the new folks are really friendly and the food is very good. I had a simple grilled chicken sandwich. It was prepared well and quickly and was perfectly balanced and very tasty. The standout feature was the hard role it was served on. It was soft, yeasty and much more memorable than you'd think sandwich delivery media has any businesses being.Parking: This place us inside an office building with lots of free parking and a traffic light controlling access to Western Ave. so you can get out without worrying if you need to take a left.“
“My boyfriend and I went here for dinner and the food was amazing. We ordered a couple of appetizers, all of which were very tasty. Especially the egg rolls. I had a couple sushi rolls and my boyfriend got the honey chicken. Service was great and food came out fast. Reasonable prices. We will definitely be going back soon!“
“Easily the best $5 I’ve ever spent!! I moved to the area recently and am beyond thrilled June’s Farm is only 10 minutes away. I will be visiting often. It was a 50° February day the so I decided to finally visit and walk the trail. They have all these wonderful seating areas so I look forward to bringing a book when it gets warmer and reading next time these extremely happy and relaxed animals. The grounds are beautifully maintained and I can only imagine how pretty it must look in spring/summer. I look forward to doing the animal feedings too. The animals are so sweet and gentle. It was therapeutic just watching them rest in the fields without a worry in the world. They have wonderful homes, stables, coops, etc. Junes Farms is a must visit!“
“We got wings and a burger for take away and our server/bartender India was amazing. The food was perfect and the blue cheese dressing is to die for!!!Dietary restrictions: India was sure to tell us about the gluten free buns and lettuce wrap options for burgers and other sandwiches.“
“I have gone here twice now for lunch. First time I got chicken bacon ranch pizza with garlic knots and the second time was the same but I got a beef patty instead of garlic knots. Everything has tasted amazing and the staff is friendly. My favorite place to go to lunch on my breaks.“
“Juliana(hope I'm spelling it right) was absolutely wonderful! Excellent service, very friendly, great prices, and super clean! Juliana helped me figure out what I wanted to eat as I was out for a stroll just getting fresh air and wasn't really planning on getting anything from anywhere and everything sounded so good! Ended up getting the boyfriend his usual (general tso's chicken) and I got the hunan chicken. Got home, tried it, loved it and it's officially one of my favorite places now! Tonight was our first time trying it and I can't say enough good things about it! Hands down THE BEST general tso's chicken I have ever had in my entire life and the hunan chicken was also amazing. I was nervous because it's always a hit or miss when you try new places and they definitely earned three new lifelong customers! The chicken was cooked perfectly, the texture was amazing and the sauce was so fresh and flavorful and everything was fresh! Normally I hate babycorn but even that was delicious and didn't have that weird dirt after taste you normally expect. And I finally found the veggie egg rolls that remind me of the place I used to go as a kid! I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu!“
“Emily is an amazing breath of fresh air whenever we come in. She handles every customer with a personal and friendly smile. The drinks never let me down, especially the Americano.It would be great oif they extend thr hours a few days a week beyond 5pm but otherwise A+Thanks for being in the neighborhood“
“We enter Lucas Confectionery knowing our Friday night is winding down... ??So we ain't got no time or energy for ambiguity. Wine and pizza are calling our names... "PRESENT" we happily respond in perfect unison. At Lucas Confectionery, we gladly fall in line... ??#Rosé #Margherita #“
“Forts Ferry Farm (FFF) is hard to define. It changes from season to season and as a farm, that seems befitting. For Fun Foods, now shuttered, used to offer prepared and frozen foods on site. There was also a selection of produce from the farm and pantry items like extra virgin olive oil sold in their store. Issues with the town of Colonie put an end to that venture. Not to worry, FFF, has a presence at both the Delmar and Troy Farmers' Markets for retail. They also have farmers' market pop ups at the farm on occasion. They seem to have a burgeoning wholesale market with several restaurants in the area. The wholesale market is open to everyone using the fortsferryfarmwholesale.… website. I believe they have plans to open a retail store in Hudson. I once emailed a question through their website about mycology (watching too much The Last of Us) and one of the owners, Emma Hearst, replied almost immediately to my question. Both she and her husband, John Barker, are chefs. I believe their restaurant's name in NYC was Sorella. They moved back upstate to grow food and share it with their community, both fellow chefs and consumers. The produce grown on the farm is top notch. I remember eating different heirloom tomatoes from the farm. It was simply cut, drizzled with a little olive oil, and sprinkled with a pinch of salt. The taste of those tomatoes defines summer. Another discover for me was honeynut squash. It has a thinner skin which is edible and the flesh seems much sweeter than butternut squash. The salad mixes are generous and bagged for convenience. The ginger they're growing seems to be a different varietal. They offer the tried and true classics but also venture out to offer different options to their patrons. The brand of Forts Ferry Farm is managed very well. They have both designers and farmers on staff. Check out the photos created by the staff on this site, they're gorgeous. I believe their cookbook will also be out for sale soon. Whatever Forts Ferry Farm grows into, I'm sure it will be innovative yet also founded on cultivating "goodness".By the way, if you ever have the opportunity to get one of their salted chocolate chip cookies, do not hesitate. Honestly, it's probably the best I've ever had.“