12 Best Coffee Shops in Albany

“My latte was an absolute delight: rich, foamy, and brimming with flavor, the perfect companion for a long catch up with an old friend. And the almond croissant…oh, the almond croissant! Flaky, perfectly sweet, and honestly the best I’ve ever had. Surrounded by greenery and the gentle hum of fellow coffee lovers, it felt like a tiny whimsical escape from the everyday.“

“Hal’s is IMO the best cafe in Albany - all the baristas not only serve beautiful, delicious oat cappuccinos but they also create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes u want to stick around. If you’re lucky they’ll be brewing a fresh batch of chai and your nose will wonder if you’ve died and gone to heaven.“

“While we were remodeling our kitchen we went to joes maybe 3-5 days each week! We love this place. Great lattes, my kids love the milkshakes/ice cream and we all really appreciate the fresh Acme bread you can pick up from here! Thanks Joes!“

“Really enjoy spending an afternoon here, the coffee is great and the atmosphere is perfect for getting some work done. Cool local art on display. Baristas are super nice!

Their WiFi works well, however if it gets too crowded sometimes you can’t sign on. Has a few indoor tables and chairs and a few patio tables as well.“

“The two guys working this morning were fantastic! Super friendly and made a great Carmel Macchiato. My husband doesn’t care for Starbucks coffee and they made it perfectly for him. I’ve never heard him say it tastes perfect! Nice job guys!“

“A classic donut shop with some interesting flavors! I came here on a whim in the middle of a long run bc I needed some energy. The donuts absolutely delivered. I tried the pistachio glazed and a donut hole, and they both hit the spot. They even made a fresh batch of decaf coffee just for me (it was late). The area is a bit sketch after dark, but the donuts are absolutely worth it. I plan on returning for the ube cake donut on my next run!“

“Eunice Gourmet Café is a hidden gem! The coffee was amazing. I tried The Ash sandwich and was completely blown away fresh ingredients, perfect flavors, and honestly one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. I’m more than willing to drive the extra distance just to have it again!

The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. If you’re looking for amazing food and a warm, inviting atmosphere, don’t miss out on Eunice Gourmet Café. Highly recommend!!“

“I have been coming here to work for a few months now and it's a pleasant place to be. The space is clean and the music being played is always great. The staff are nice and they all remember my name, which makes me feel special. Today one crew member actually bought my cafe latte to me at my table. Something I didn't expect to happen, but was pleasantly surprised! Thank you San Pablo and Monroe Starbucks crew for all you do! Keep up the good work and great Lattes!“

“This is my new favorite spot for sandwiches! Meat eaters AND vegetarians, rejoice! This place makes the best vegetarian sandwiches I've ever had. I love the rotating seasonal menu with fresh ingredients, and I appreciate the friendly and quick service. I'm a weekly regular now. Can't wait to try more things on the menu. Thank you, Kitchenette, for the creative and absolutely delicious eats.“

“The best beer ever and the best staff ever and super cute and I just love this place so much and everyone should go here right now.“

“This is the only coffee shop in Albany that’s open before 8am. For that reason, I really appreciate them and will come back. Don’t expect a craft latte here , however. The milk is over frothed, temperature brought up too high, and there’s simply too many choices on the menu for anything to be perfected here. However, for a quick coffee before an early morning job this place hits the spot. The service was friendly and they opened right on time. A great little neighborhood coffee spot.“

“Really good bubble tea! I always get the Thai Tea, Less Ice, 25% sweet (50% if I really need a sugar rush). Order online via the web site (they take apple, google pay, and Cash App.) usually done much faster than they say it will take. The cups do seem quite recyclable, just wish the straws were too! If they had 100% bio-degradable/compostable/recyclable set up would be 5 Stars.P.S. If you are used to other bubble T's I would start with 75%-100% sweet and work your way down to 50%. I find 50% to be perfect but I don't eat/drink much sugar.“