Hill Street Cafe
180 Madison Ave, Albany, NY
Crema's Take
“This independent Albany gem has mastered the art of genuine hospitality, with staff like Alana and Morgan who remember regulars' orders and treat every customer like an old friend. Beyond excellent coffee, they're equally known for satisfying food—from wings to corned beef Reubens—and a clean, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to linger or return every Monday like clockwork. Whether you're stopping by solo or gathering a group before a show, Hill Street Cafe delivers the kind of attentive, unpretentious service that keeps people coming back.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Open late. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
My fiancée and I truly appreciated Alanah’s great service with a smile tonight!! We were welcomed by this nice young lady and accommodated to a beautiful seating area. The environment was very clean and the food was amazing thanks to the cook Sydney! If you’re looking for a…
I come here every Monday and the same girl Alana is always working the bar. I always come here on my day off now because the food is great and Alana is amazing!! She knows my order, she’s never in a bad mood, she always makes time for everyone even if it’s busy— will definitely…
The food was excellent. I had the wings and a corned beef Rueben. Morgan was the most knowledgeable and friendliest waitress I have ever experienced! Service was amazing even with a large crowd. The other customers were also extremely friendly. I highly recommend Hill Street!
My family walked in around 3:00PM on a Sunday. There was only 1 girl serving the entire restaurant from the bar to all tables! Although she was terribly busy, she maintained her professionalism. Especially she has kept being polite, nice, with a big smile all the time. Food was…
6 of us enjoyed dinner here on Sunday evening before a nearby show. If you have an event in the area, this is a great option for a centrally located restaurant. And they are open Sundays, which was hard to find. Even without a reservation, we managed to get in. However, we were…
Crema Reviews
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