15 Best Bakeries in Albany

“Good dessert the place is very nice and clean, Daisies treat her customers with love, I recommended to everyone..“

“Best cheesecake in the area and very cool people!“

“I had an amazing experience with Elaine!!! The cake came out beautiful, I will be back, she went above and beyond! I had a tres leches cake!“

“I needed a birthday cake for my wife last minute—literally the day before—and Coccadotts came through in a big way! When I called, the owner picked up and immediately reassured me that they could make it happen, even though this wasn’t an easy cake to make. Sure enough, the next day, they had a beautifully designed cake ready, and it was not only stunning but also incredibly moist and delicious. The level of service, professionalism, and quality was top-notch. Highly recommend Coccadotts to anyone looking for amazing baked goods and exceptional customer service!“

“My kids are obsessed with the macaroons and are a staple at every birthday!“

“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.“

“Gluten free Bundt cake was awesome !! Didn’t even know they had Gluten free!“

“Best cannolis I have ever tasted“

“purchased a variety of cupcakes for a party. All were delicious!“

“I finally had a chance to try Prinzo's sub and kaiser hard rolls, and I felt a bit of joy and regret--the joy of biting into the best rolls I have had up here, and the bitterness from the decades of bad bread I've consumed from other bakery stores and supermarkets that I could have avoided. These Prinzo's rolls have the right bite, crust, texture, and flavor that makes for a perfect sandwich. This is an old school neighborhood Italian bakery--even the price is old school. Bring cash, and for a few bucks, leave with a armful of bread, the way things used to be.“

“Hidden jem! New standard for bagels / breakfast sandwich“

“I’ve been extremely happy with two cakes from the Washington Ave Albany NY location. Be sure to request Weslynne as the cake decorator; she has a wonderful talent for this. The online ordering process is easy; the cakes are tasty, beautiful, and nicely priced.“

“Ordered on doordash and driver forgot something. Auntie Anne's was kind enough to offer a partial refund after resending out the order. I gave them a 2 star review on Doordarsh when the driver said it was their fault. But shouldn't have. Great food and excellent customer service.“

“Hey, where's the cream cheese frosting?

I remember the good ol' days when a regular Cinnamon Bun from Cinnabon meant ooey gooey goodness in every bite, soft pastry-like dough that pulls apart with ease, a cinnamon tar that oozed from every crevasse, and of course the top layer of cream cheese frosting that was thick and covered the entire creation.

That was 20 years ago, and because of the healthy/nutritious arcs we as a society went through, Cinnabon altered their recipe, adjust the levels, and in the end made a wholly less appealing baked good. What's the point of being bad, when it's just this sad?

Clearly nostalgia is what was motivating me to buy a regular Cinnamon Bun in hopes of reliving some childhood memories, but that was a whiff.

The place itself doesn't even smell the same, as I clearly recall the Cinnabons of old radiating an aura of cinnamon and sugar from at least 100 feet away. Enticing any impulsive or hungry passerby into standing in a line that was a little too long, but the wait would be worth it!

Yeah, no lines here. Just sadness.

Still, I won't begrudge Cinnabon that much. The cinnamon bun is still good, just, no where nears as good as it once was.“