Hamilton Street Cafè

Hamilton Street Cafè

317 Hamilton St, Albany, NY

★★★★★4.5(47 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Hamilton Street Cafè is a beloved neighborhood spot in Albany where the real magic happens on Friday mornings when their fresh-baked scones come out of the oven—regulars swear by them. The staff strikes that rare balance of genuinely friendly and efficient, making it equally suited for a quick coffee grab or lingering over breakfast sandwiches that locals rave about, though the food quality can be a bit hit-or-miss depending on what you order.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksSlow sitLight foodFull breakfastMeetingsFamily friendlyQuick grabPastries

Google Reviews

Dylan Keenan
★★★★2 months ago

Service was fast, everyone was friendly, and my order was correct. The food however was not great. I got the buffalo chicken wrap and it was 75% lettuce and not even remotely spicy. The Mac salad was very wet, and it tasted like the straight celery. A single grain of salt would…

Tara (Tara)
★★★★★4 years ago

The food is delicious, the staff are so friendly and accommodating. The prices are reasonable and it's easy to get to. The parking could be difficult times but they make the best breakfast sandwiches. I definitely recommend!

Brett Murphy
★★★★★4 years ago

Absolutely lovely spot for lunch. We stopped in just looking for a bite after shopping in a nearby bookstore. The food was great and the staff were delightful to talk to for a few minutes. Highly recommended, we'll be going back when in the area.

Colleen Maney
★★★★★5 years ago

Great little neighborhood cafe, such a hidden gem. I’m usually there for the fresh baked scones on Fridays (so delicious), but their sandwiches and lunch specials are fabulous too. Friendly staff, quality food and super reasonable prices.

Jeff Amos
★★★★13 years ago

Called over and they faxed the menu very quickly. The lady on the phone was polite and quick, The menu is your usual cafe fair, though the specials definitely showed off more flair. From order to delivery it took 20 minutes right at the peak of lunch, so that was excellent. …

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