Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels

Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels

Empire State Plaza - Center Concourse, Albany, NY

★★★★★4.4(315 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This Albany bagel-and-coffee spot wins hearts with creative, oversized bagels like the Flying Pig (yes, on cheddar jalapeño) paired with inventive cream cheese flavors and a solid espresso program that keeps regulars coming back for their Americanos and cold brews. The vibe strikes that sweet spot between quick grab and lingering third place—friendly staff, decent portions, prices that won't break the bank, and an atmosphere that draws in young people and locals alike. Whether you're meeting someone or flying solo, you'll find yourself at a genuinely welcoming counter where the bagels are consistent and the cookies are worth the trip.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, good cold brew. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.

MeetingsTraditional drinksCold brewQuick grabSlow sitPastriesLight foodCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Brittany Lemon
★★★★★4 months ago

Tried the Flying Pig on a cheddar jalapeño bagel and WOWWWW!!! Absolutely delicious. My boyfriend was jealous he didn’t get it (and ate my other half). I’ll be back for sureeeee

Victoria Mercado
★★★★★4 months ago

such a wonderful bagel shop! i love how big and soft the bagels are and they have so many cream cheese flavors!! 🥯 they are priced great as well. their cookies are so good too, especially the zebra one (cookies & cream flavor) 🍪😋 the only thing i would say is that it GETS…

Canavar Vasfi
★★★★★4 months ago

I’m a regular customer for this place, I love the lumberjack and western bagels. But unfortunately I found a hair in my bagel... It wasn’t even just one hair. If it had been only one, I would’ve ignored it and kept eating. Since I’ve been coming here for a long time, I wasn’t…

Erman KARLI
★★★★★8 months ago

The staff is friendly, the vibe is nice, I go for an Americano or cold brew. They’ve got a good variety of bagels, and the portions are decent for the price. It’s a spot that young people and locals love. Their other locations are great too, and they roast their own coffee.

Gwen Smyrski
★★★★★10 months ago

I go to uncommon grounds (specifically at Stuyvesant plaza) usually once a week. The bagels are consistent. It’s usually too much cream cheese that I have to ask for a schmear, (which is cheaper). And I love their iced coffee. I love their soups that are available after 11pm.…

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