The Cuckoo's Nest

234 Western Ave, Albany
(518) 650-7215

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Nidhi Chillara

The food was exactly as promised and the perfect blend of southern cooking with a fusion twist. Worth the trek.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hot Chick Soul Bowl

Leslee Donilon

Delicious! Will absolutely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anthony Monico

If you are in Albany and don’t come here for dinner, you are missing out. The food here is phenomenal and the atmosphere is dope and the staff is so friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy

Panagiotis Kokolis

Great place. Bacon egg and cheese was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brian H

A southern brunch that was so good. 4 of us went to celebrate a birthday and we all enjoyed it immensely. I had the Dad and it was absolutely delicious. We loved the fried green tomatoes, and the tater tots. I had a bourbon bacon bloody Mary that was out of this world. I can't wait to go back!

Parking: Street parking was available and they have a lot behind the building.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Atunador Jackson

My first visit was Feb 2023 and the food was AMAZING!!! I had chicken n waffles. The meat was brined, battered and fried to perfection. We’ve been back a few times and tried the biscuits sausage and gravy. Excellent and I never liked that combo. Today, a year later, it’s not so good. Actually the last couple of times it hasn’t been so good. Hire the cooks you had a year ago. The new cooks aren’t doing the food justice. My chicken couldn’t have been brined. I’m disappointed and doubt we will be going back. The wait staff is always spectacular. Kudos for that still being great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken & Waffles

helia mojtabavi

Fresh

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 2

J R

The online photos are amazing but the in person experience wasn't the same. Not saying it's bad here but I was disappointed greatly with my dinner.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Joan Riederer

Will miss this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jambalaya, Crave Chicken Sandwich

Jennifer Thomas

Sunday Brunch right at opening. Very accommodating of my request to stay as far from the door as possible in the 20° weather. Waitress was pleasant and help and very attentive. Couldn't ask for anything more.

Parking: Typical Albany Parking with street parking in the front and parking lot in the back. It was fine.

Wheelchair accessibility: The entrance of the restaurant is a ramp.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken & Waffles, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Sausage Gravy

Graham Haley

Just finished an excellent New Year’s Eve dinner here. Great food, incredibly generous portions, and truly wonderful staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Philip Kohn

They definitely do some things well. The grits were respectable and the fried chicken is solid.The "homefries" they served, however, were disgusting. Cold, dry, hours or days old, and devoid of any seasoning or flavor. The "prime rib" sanwich was a farce of reconstituted powdered jus, and cheap shaved beef. Way too salty, borderline inedible.It all just felt lazy, uninspired, poorly executed, and overpriced. For a party of two with a drink apiece, the bill was nearly $150 dollars. There are plenty of better options nearby.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Clinton Mathai

Good food, service and ambiance. It is a shame they are closing soon.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chicken & Waffles, Crave Chicken Sandwich, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Nichelle Webster

Super nice hostess, super nice waitress… I went off of the review on yelp and sure enough the chicken and waffles were absolutely delicious, waffles, incredibly soft and crunchy… The chicken bone out was really tender and slightly crunchy on the outside. My total came to $43 with Tim. I had coffee and juice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken & Waffles

The Official Humpbowl

I didn't try the food but the service, atmosphere, and drink prices were all great. It's quiet, quaint, and a friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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