The Works Cafe
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The Works Cafe

594 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY

★★★★4.1(360 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked away in Latham, The Works Cafe strikes that rare balance between a quick neighborhood stop and a genuine gathering spot, where you can linger over a thoughtfully made smoothie or specialty drink without feeling rushed. The kitchen shines with scratch-made sandwiches—their turkey, bacon, and avocado on sourdough, or hearty vegetarian options draw regulars back again and again—paired with a sunny outdoor seating area that makes it feel less like a cafe pit stop and more like a destination for a proper meal with friends. Whether you're after their famous eggs, inventive smoothies, or just a dependable place where the staff clearly cares about getting things right, this is the kind of local spot that builds loyal followings for good reason.

What to expect

Slow sitTraditional drinksLight foodMeetingsOutdoor seatingSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Daniel Booth
★★★★★4 months ago

First, please let me point out that this is not an attempt to harm this business, but simply to educate them in the hopes that they will do better. I love the food from the works in order from there quite often. But a couple things I find So troubling thatI think I will have to stop ordering from them. Since the first time I ordered from them and the bacon on my sandwich just showed up raw I specifically after placing my order with DoorDash call the store and tell them “please make the bacon extra extra well done”in the hopes that even be cooked. I tried to make a note on the order under special instructions, but received a message that the store does not take special instructions… So I read that as “you’re gonna get what we give you and like it” It’s not like I’m trying to build my own order. I’m simply asking for an item on my sandwich to be cooked and not so raw that will make me sick literally raw.. I’ve tried everything I can to make the situation right because I really do enjoy their food but their lack of care for customers I feel like makes that impossible. I hope you do better in the future. Good luck. Extra extra well done

Shawn Collins
★★★★★6 months ago

Came when it was little busy but the staff was all working diligently to get orders completed. I got a large Berry-Licious smoothie and a Single Dagwood. Both were delicious! The smoothie was very well blended, perfect consistency and very sweet. All the ingredients on the Dagwood were fresh and tasty. The sourdough bread is so soft and fluffy, 10/10 sandwich, will definitely be back! The manager Katie was very nice and helpful with an ordering/training issue. She promptly took action and fixed the issue. Very much appreciated!

Brian
★★★★★7 months ago

Great spot for good sandwich. I ordered the turkey and bacon with avocado on sourdough and it was excellent. It was nice that they have an area outside to enjoy good weather with your meal.

vishwa bhatt
★★★★★10 months ago

It’s my favourite cafe. I have been there 3 times with different locations. The first time I had was in NH. It was really amazing. Being a vegetarian and a perfect sandwich is what I was looking for here in United States. This is great. I ordered Farmers Veggie and Cheese. I dont have a perfect photo for it as it was just grab and go, but it really is delicious.

Kate
★★★★★a year ago

We go here often. It’s perfect for a little quick stop to grab a bite to eat. The eggs are outstanding. They have lots to choose from bagels, sandwiches, salads, smoothies etc. UPDATE: I used to give it more stars, however it has seemed to be going downhill every visit. The comments and other reviews are sadly all similar on how the cashiers tend to not be overly friendly and can get your order wrong. It's also just too expensive. For 1 bagel with egg and cheese it’s almost $7. We rarely go here anymore, which is a shame. I haven't seen any change after all the complaints on similar issues.

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