“I can’t say enough great things about Eddie’s, food, service, the people!! Just overall awesome place with the freshest best seafood I’ve had since my last vacation in Maine. A must! I had a lobster roll and perfection and my husband had their lobster burger- I would’ve never thought but holy cow you’re missing out of haven’t had this wonderful duo. Can’t wait to try the fish fry on fryday! Yum ? ?“
“Nighthawks is one of my favorite places to eat in Troy! The menu is fascinating and filled with bangers, and the staff is super friendly. I’ve had some of my all-time favorite dishes eating here.As a note—the attached photos (save for the one with the cod and greens, which I had last night and it was amazing) aren’t just from recent menus. I’ve been here a bunch of times and wanted to highlight some of my favorite meals there! By the way, get the opera cake for dessert.“
“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“
“Wow!! This place was everything I could've hoped for and more!! Absolutely incredible food, friendly service and a cozy atmosphere. (The second floor has great views of the river.) Venezuelan arepas and cachacas are a true delicacy, and not always easy to find, so to have a spot here in the 518 that's just killing it is a really wonderful thing. I went with my girlfriend and we tried several things: the yuca fries, pork empanadas, sweet and crispy cachacha and pork arepa. We literally inhaled it. The only pauses were to groan with delight. Oh Corn is absolutely amazing!!“
“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“
“Our group of six dined here for lunch on Saturday, arriving at 11:30. Getting a table was easy due to the spaciousness of the restaurant, which boasts a large number of tables. The atmosphere was fantastic.We had a variety of orders, with some opting for sandwiches and others choosing meat plates—no complaints from anyone! The brisket was particularly good. I got the BBQ fried rice as a side for the first time, and it was surprisingly delicious! The chicken wings, with jerk glaze sauce, were cooked to perfection and had a delightful grill flavor.I would highly recommend making a reservation here, as it tends to get busy!“
“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!“
“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!“
“Low key, great beer, brought my 2 kids here so momma could nurse and have a drink after the farmers market. Music was excellent and sonic character of the space was NOT insanely boomy. Will definitely be back for both sensory perks, excellent vibe and quality beer.“
“Nice coffee shop in a hip area on Jay St. Owner and service are friendly. Good atmosphere. Pricing is average for coffee. Ordered a lg hot Skybar and 1 lg iced Smore's and was disappointed on the flavor profiles. Not sure if they forgot to flavor both coffee's but both tasted like straight espresso. The coffee was also bitter compared to most places which could mean a couple things but are easy fixes. I'll give them another try. On a street with 2 other coffee shops they need to make some minor adjustments and I think they'll be a hit!“
“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.“
“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.“
“Had lunch here with my daughter, and the food was delicious and the service was outstanding! I ordered the Ballstonian sandwich with a pot of Irish breakfast tea. Our server was kind and attentive and everything was excellent. Can't wait to come back and try something else on the menu!“
“An excellent selection of hard to find Eastern European beers and wines! Plus we tried some local brews. Bartender very good at helping us choose what we’d like. Relaxed atmosphere- we’ve eaten both inside and out in the garden, which is hidden from the street and a nice surprise to find after walking through the black gates. We had appetizers, burgers and salads- all were very good.“
“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.“
“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.“
“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!“
“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.“
“Nice atmosphere and great location and they have outside dining but they offer very little food choices, things like cheese plates etc. And it's expensive. Plus when I hear " confectionary" I think of baked deserts, and there aren't any!“
“There were 25-30 of us that came after a funeral. We each ordered individual means from the menu. Dan didn't miss a beat!! Our meals ALL arrived timely. Drink orders were replenshed timely. The staff was happy, friendly. Dan saw us before leaving and asked how everything was, it was FABULOUS and IMPRESSIVE!!“
“I love their açaí bowls— the best in Troy / Latham. But it takes an absurd amount of time to get your order *every time* … I even order on Mealeo ahead of time and still, I’m told a 10 minute wait when I arrive. It’s super frustrating. Otherwise, I would order it all the time! They use great granola and ingredients and it’s a good size for the cost.“
“Nice local ice cream spot. Their soft serve is super smooth and creamy. Good portions for the cost. Got a chance to chat with one of the owners when we stopped by. She was super friendly and very knowledgeable about all the details of what makes great soft serve and very knowledgeable about allergen info. They make all of their own ice cream with raw ingredients and it's obvious they have a passion for what they do. We will definitely continue visiting Mac's“
“The wife and I were out holiday shopping and I talked her into a beer. Pro tip guys Biergarten has giant liter beers so when you tell her "just one" this is definitely the place lol. So a lot has changed here. But they still have some good traditional German beers and they still have the peanuts too. They had soccer playing on the TVs and yes the shuffle boards and dart boards are all still there. The bartender was a nice guy too. He was a bit young and seemed like he may have been new to the bar business but he was able to create small talk with everyone. Good place. Good atmosphere. They had food although we didn't have any. Place was clean. And they had huge traditional German beers. I'll be going back.“
“I always have a good time at this establishment. They're very friendly and the customer service is very fast. I order the Chicken Parm Panini and it was delicious. 9/10!!Parking: There is parking in the back of the restaurant so you will not have to worry about where to park.“
“Went here with a couple friends for coffee/tea and pastries. My almond milk cappuccino was delicious and their almond croissant are on the small side but still very good. The vibe at this location is bright but very industrial and a bit cold. They've thrown in a few plants but overall could use some more comfortable seating. I'd come back for the coffee, but only to go next time.“
“They have a HUGE and somewhat overwhelming menu which I always intend to try something new and really don’t. ? The coffee Oreo chip hard ice cream with peanut butter sauce is a go-to for me. It’s fantastic. Their size small is enormous no matter if cone or dish. You might lose your cone on a hot day if you opt for a medium or larger because it’ll be bigger than your head! It’s always clean, staff is always friendly and it’s cash only. They do have an ATM ready for you if you need it. A summer favorite and they’re still open through the fall too. Enjoy!! ???“
“Great place that's been in the area for generations. Still have great prices, especially compared to other Capital Region ice cream shoppers.They know what they're doing too.Ice cream is great. Creamy, smooth, thick. Not that ice milk stuff, nor is it watered down.Waffle cones look homemade and aren't overdone. The bottom curls in to form a plug - an issue with waffle cones. Also, they serve it in an old school sleeve to catch any drips if it takes you that long to eat it.Parking lot is tight, particularly when they're busy. Be patient and be a good citizen and everyone will get along fine.“
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“This is a bar that does a nice job being a bar. I know that is kind of a simplistic thing to say, but they do the basics right. Serve decent drinks, check in, are friendly, don't leave you hanging for a drink or attention. The space is well set up. All on all, nice spot to hang out.“
“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!!!“