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Breakfast Spot and Café$$$$
Pine Hills, Albany
"Raspberry oatmeal pancakes are heaven 😋"(5 Tips)
"Champagne dream is a dream!"(2 Tips)
"Omg. Italian eggs Benedict is beyond perfect"(3 Tips)
"Any place with French toast made from doughnuts is A+++++"(4 Tips)
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Long waits are worth it for this New American brunch mecca. The raspberry oatmeal pancakes must be tried at least once before you can claim to have led a good life.
Cryssi LynnJune 22, 2014Odd thing to compliment but the toast was amazing! Fluffy yummy eggs, raspberry oatmeal pancakes was delish, enjoyed the champagne dream & decent coffee. I'll be back! :)
Jumanah YJune 18, 2017Authentic typical American breakfast 👌 Super friendly staff and really helpful, managed to provide with an order not on the menu
Great pancakes. Real maple syrup available.Omelet was very good. Toast was really high quality bread. Will be back next Albany trip.
Chris HarroldOctober 27, 2013The corned beef hash is amazing...add poached eggs and get the cheese sauce on the side...awesome in every way!
- Rami MassoudMarch 10, 2017Really great for brunch. Any place with French toast made from doughnuts is A+++++
Phil ZarateMarch 1, 2015The omelettes are excellent and the portion sizes are generous. Avoid the corned beef hash,which tasted like it came right out of a can. Otherwise, prepare for a nap after your meal.
Try the Lemon Poppyseed Crepes - My only complaint, the crepes themselves were a little greasy... The lemon poppyseed Marscapone filling was delicious!- Try the Andouille Benedict - I don't eat eggs Benedict but I stole the andouille sausage off I my girlfriend's plate and it was awesome!
Soyeon KimSeptember 30, 2011I love love love their egg benedict!!! the environment is very nice and friendly and their pancakes are really good too!
ElisaOctober 14, 2012Super long wait on a Saturday. Oatmeal raspberry pancakes just ok- very heavy. But the bread is delicious. So are the drinks- try the "Ma's Apple Pie!"
Jason AlvarezNovember 23, 2012Portions are very big, so plan accordingly. French toast was a bit dry. Service was good.
Vanessa LaClairMay 6, 2010Love their breakfast - but go early on the weekends. Gets crowded quick. They open at 7:30 AM if you are up for it. Read more
Robert BradfordJuly 26, 2013Nothing gluten free here...the tofu scramble is your only breakfast option if you are GF/vegan
Matt GuadsApril 3, 2013Go mid-week mornings. Barely a wait and only good cafe in town that's open at 9am I swear.
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Closed until 7:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:30 AM–2:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 7:30 AM–3:00 PM
(518) 935-1094
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