The Albany Pump Station
19 Quackenbush Square, Albany (by the Hudson riverfront)
447-90000
This downtown Albany brew pub offers a vast array of American fare. The menu includes a large offering of soups, salads and sandwiches. Full bar.
Café Madison
1108 Madison Avenue, Albany
489-8859
Open through lunch, this small, homey place serves delicious breakfast and lunch selections.
Gateway Diner
899 Central Avenue, Albany
482-7557
This traditional, newly renovated diner offers breakfast all day, along with fresh seafood, steak, Italian dishes and excellent deli-style sandwiches. Full bakery on premises, all dessert homemade. Full bar. Reservations suggested for parties of eight or more.
Miss Albany Diner
893 Broadway, Albany
465-9148
Dine in this original old diner car, a piece of Albany history where the film Ironweed was shot.
Peaches Café
Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany
482-3677
Serving American-style light fare, this café is good for a quick bite or a full meal. Breakfast all day everyday, with fare from Belgian waffles to special omelettes. Also serving desserts and ice cream.
