The Daily Grind
204 Lark Street, Albany
434-1482
Consistently voted the best place in town for coffee in both Metroland and the Albany Times Union. Independently owned, this coffee house roasts and sells their beans as well as java accessories, coffee, tea, and some of the best desserts and sandwiches in town.
Starbucks
Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany
489-1064
Located on the way to Crossgates Mall, this national staple features the usual overstuffed furniture and delicious beverages. Very quiet during the day, a good place to study.
Additional locations:
The Corner of State Street and Pearl
Features live, lunch-time weekly concerts during the summer.
Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Bagels
1235 Western Avenue, Albany
489-5649
This is another independently owned shop that is fast becoming an Albany favorite, Try their amazing Brooklyn prepared bagels as well as their dark roast blends and their delicious flavored coffees.
Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary
217 Wolf Road, Colonie
435-0843
A light menu features sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, wraps, stuffed breads, croissants, bagels and pastries. Large selection of iced teas, coffees, fruit frappes, etc. All served in an eclectic, comfy atmosphere with a private study room available for students. Live music on the weekends.
Ultraviolet Cafe
290 Delaware Avenue, Albany (next to the Spectrum 8 Theater)
434-0333
Serving fair-trade gourmet coffee and espresso drinks, whole-loaf teas, desserts, paninis and more.
