Blend and Brew
54 State St, Albany, NY
Crema's Take
“Blend and Brew captures that sweet spot between neighborhood coffee shop and casual lunch counter, where you can grab a genuinely well-made coffee alongside fresh, generous sandwiches and açaí bowls that actually taste like someone cared about the ingredients. The staff shines here—particularly regulars like Gaith who remember faces and go the extra mile—making it feel less like a transaction and more like stopping by a friend's kitchen, even if the cozy downtown space means you might need to snag a seat during off-peak hours. It's the kind of place that succeeds on personality and quality, though it seems the kitchen could use a bit more consistency to match its friendliest intentions.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I went to get an açaí bowl from blender and brew and when I got home, I started tasting pits of something and I fully looked at it and she didn’t blend the kale in….. I paid $16 for açaí bowl for no reason…
This establishment only sent 1 out of 2 of the ordered items and wouldn't make good on their mistake. The person who answered the phone didn't offer a solution and told me to request a refund thru uber eats... bad customer service!
I had their chicken avocado wrap for lunch. It was very fresh and had a lot of chicken. The staff was friendly. The place isn’t big and the seats were limited. But I went there around 3 pm and the place wasn’t busy.
The coffee and the fruit salad that guy "Gaith" served us are really nice and of decent quality, let alone the price. He is super welcoming person, throwing in extra stuff and being very friendly to me and my kiddo.
Got an açaí bowl and everything was fresh and delicious. So happy to have a place like this in downtown Albs!
Crema Reviews
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