Sitting here right now and its so cold that everyone is wearing their jackets. this is not a cozy place but other than that, I like the drinks and breakfast sandwich.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
dan p
French toast special was tremendous. Huge patio out back and they had some live jazz, guitar during brunch. We will be back. Been back, did not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Sofia
Great drinks and service, but it was FREEZING in there. We were literally shivering and could see our breath. Many people around us said the same. Our drinks got cold immediately. So frustrating because it would otherwise be a great spot. It was warmer outside than in.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rafal Othman
Delicious ice latte and the croissant sandwich tasted wonderful☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Kimberly
Tried some place new for my afternoon coffee. Got a mocha latte with cinnamon. Oh my goooooodness! It was so delicious, made perfectly! The barista was so sweet, really great people skills. An hour or so later I realized I was highly caffeinated too. So definitely strong, and definitely did the job! I'll be returning for sure! ☕️
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
ShadowsOfAeon
Stacks is such a quiet and great place to get a bite or a drink! I've eaten about 6 Gregs there in the past year (not people named Greg, it's the sausage or bacon, egg and cheese bagel sandwich they serve) and they've been phenomenal every time. I'm not sure if it's any particular part of the sandwich but it tastes like it was made in another world by the gods of breakfast. I swear. Get one!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don Clermont
Best coffee in Albany
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anya Miller
I love going to coffee shops to get work done, and I like that Stacks has a 2nd where they encourage people to sit if they're going to be using a computer. However, it's FREEZING upstairs. I think if I'm paying 6 dollars for a cofffee, a little bit more money could be allocated to heating the 2nd floor, fixing the windows, or whatever else would need to be done to make this space a comfortable place to work.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Al
Vibes are immaculate. I would definitely come here again to hang out with friends.
D2056KOjoshuap
I want to give them 5 stars, and they can be. The lack of consistency in barista skills and food quality varies wildly. I feel quality of service im general today depends on a persons mood, its a problem.
I was hoping to get a feel for the downtown location—but parking is a major challenge.
I've visited Lark location twice.
First visit, I tried a BLT on a croissant. Honestly, it wasn’t great. The combo of salty bacon, mayo, and croissant just didn’t balance well, and there weren’t any other sauce options like chipotle to cut the saltiness. I don’t blame them too much for the flavor, but it wasn’t a hit.
Second time, I ordered a single-cinnamon bagel with cream cheese. The bagel itself was fine, but there wasn’t enough cream cheese—definitely needed more spread for a satisfying bite.
Coffee, though? Always solid. They do that part really well.
One big letdown was the menu. When you walk in, there’s this large menu board that gets you excited for things like French toast—but that’s only available on weekends. During the week, the options are much more limited: mostly bacon, egg & cheese or open-faced sandwiches. I was disappointed to find out there’s no hash browns, no French toast, nothing hot and hearty during the weekday breakfast hours.
Lastly, the back hallway near the restrooms still smells like a bathroom—like they never fully updated the space after taking over from Café Hollywood. It's not a deal breaker, but it definitely takes away from the experience.
Great coffee, decent concept, but a few misses that need some attention.
Maren McDonnell
Beautiful spot, friendly staff!
Elizabeth S
The backyard is so beautiful!
Kelly O’Hearn
Just wanted to give a shoutout to the barista working today on Saturday, June 7th 2025 around 3 pm - so very kind, patient and made my friend and I delicious iced lattes!
Sitting here right now and its so cold that everyone is wearing their jackets. this is not a cozy place but other than that, I like the drinks and breakfast sandwich.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 5
French toast special was tremendous. Huge patio out back and they had some live jazz, guitar during brunch. We will be back. Been back, did not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks and service, but it was FREEZING in there. We were literally shivering and could see our breath. Many people around us said the same. Our drinks got cold immediately. So frustrating because it would otherwise be a great spot. It was warmer outside than in.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious ice latte and the croissant sandwich tasted wonderful☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried some place new for my afternoon coffee. Got a mocha latte with cinnamon. Oh my goooooodness! It was so delicious, made perfectly! The barista was so sweet, really great people skills. An hour or so later I realized I was highly caffeinated too. So definitely strong, and definitely did the job! I'll be returning for sure! ☕️
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stacks is such a quiet and great place to get a bite or a drink! I've eaten about 6 Gregs there in the past year (not people named Greg, it's the sausage or bacon, egg and cheese bagel sandwich they serve) and they've been phenomenal every time. I'm not sure if it's any particular part of the sandwich but it tastes like it was made in another world by the gods of breakfast. I swear. Get one!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best coffee in Albany
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love going to coffee shops to get work done, and I like that Stacks has a 2nd where they encourage people to sit if they're going to be using a computer. However, it's FREEZING upstairs. I think if I'm paying 6 dollars for a cofffee, a little bit more money could be allocated to heating the 2nd floor, fixing the windows, or whatever else would need to be done to make this space a comfortable place to work.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Vibes are immaculate. I would definitely come here again to hang out with friends.
I want to give them 5 stars, and they can be. The lack of consistency in barista skills and food quality varies wildly. I feel quality of service im general today depends on a persons mood, its a problem.
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I was hoping to get a feel for the downtown location—but parking is a major challenge.
I've visited Lark location twice.
First visit, I tried a BLT on a croissant. Honestly, it wasn’t great. The combo of salty bacon, mayo, and croissant just didn’t balance well, and there weren’t any other sauce options like chipotle to cut the saltiness. I don’t blame them too much for the flavor, but it wasn’t a hit.
Second time, I ordered a single-cinnamon bagel with cream cheese. The bagel itself was fine, but there wasn’t enough cream cheese—definitely needed more spread for a satisfying bite.
Coffee, though? Always solid. They do that part really well.
One big letdown was the menu. When you walk in, there’s this large menu board that gets you excited for things like French toast—but that’s only available on weekends. During the week, the options are much more limited: mostly bacon, egg & cheese or open-faced sandwiches. I was disappointed to find out there’s no hash browns, no French toast, nothing hot and hearty during the weekday breakfast hours.
Lastly, the back hallway near the restrooms still smells like a bathroom—like they never fully updated the space after taking over from Café Hollywood. It's not a deal breaker, but it definitely takes away from the experience.
Great coffee, decent concept, but a few misses that need some attention.
Beautiful spot, friendly staff!
The backyard is so beautiful!
Just wanted to give a shoutout to the barista working today on Saturday, June 7th 2025 around 3 pm - so very kind, patient and made my friend and I delicious iced lattes!
Great place for work and coffee.
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