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1. Albany-Rensselaer, NY Amtrak Station
I think this is the best train station I have ever been to. It is never terribly crowded and it is nice, new, beautiful and clean! There are many amenities including a Coffee Beanery that serves coffee, espresso drinks and some food items such as…More »
2. Elissa Halloran Designs
I absolutely ADORE this place. Beautiful designs and really helpful staff. Great selection of awesome vintage chains and pendants. I could have easily bought ten of them if I did not control myself and exercise the utmost restraint. Beautiful stuff…More »
3. Provence At Stuyvesant
I was here for dinner around Christmas and it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The mussels appetizer was to die for! We kept requesting more and more bread because we just wanted to eat up every last drop of the delicious sauce the…More »
4. St Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 489-4442
Disclaimer: I really don't know much about the Church proper, I am neither Greek nor Greek Orthodox but I am extremely devoted to their annual Grecian Festival, which usually occurs around the end of May. Now, I have been to a lot of Greek festivals…More »
5. Barnsider
One of my favorite places in the Albany area for dinner. The salad bar is amazing! I especially love the huge cheese wheel and delicious bread. Everything is always fresh and delicious and they have a good selection of dressings. Aside from the…More »
6. John Boyd Thacher State Park
Absolutely beautiful in the fall. You must come and walk the Indian Ladder Trail and check out the leaves, the old rock formations and the beautiful water fall. Definitely bring you own food because there is really no place to eat around here. In the…More »
7. Asian Supermarket
Overall, I was pretty impressed with this Asian Supermarket. It is definitely cleaner and more well lit than the markets I frequent in Boston. The prices here were quite reasonable and I was able to find everything I needed. At the front of the store…More »
8. Christmas Tree Shops Inc
Sorry Christmas Tree, I am knocking off a star for you. As Lai-Yee explained below, what has happened with this new bath/ cosmetic section? Seriously, what is up with this? It's just like all the regular stuff you'd find at CVS, Walmart or Target and…More »
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10/28/2008
Oh, how I love Christmas Tree Shops and this one is definitely one of my favorites. I live in… Read more »
9. Harris Peter Clothes
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-1650
Great place to check out for bargain clothes and shoes. They have both mens and womens clothes, a large selection of women's shoes, some lingerie and intimate apparel, a small junior's section, and a very small selection of jewerly, socks and…More »
10. Indian Ladder Farms Inc
Wow, I am so excited to be reviewing something on Yelp from my hometown of Voorheesville, NY. WOW! Okay, now that that excitement has passed, let me tell you about Indian Ladder Farms. The location is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. If you make a trip out…More »
11. Cone Zone
Excellent business offering an assortment of food (gyros, burgers and BBQ)and a great selection of ice cream. My mom and I enjoyed their gyros immensely. The gyros were fresh and made to order. They included a good portion of gyro meat and generous…More »
12. Crossgates Mall
This is a great place to browse and it is HUGE. I don't think there's much you could not find in the mall and the stores on Washington Ave Extension. Crossgates also holds a special place in my heart because I was there in 1985 or 1986 on its opening…More »
13. Lanie's Cafe
I am surprised with the luke warm reviews. I've always rather enjoyed Lanie's. It is best to come here in the summer where you can avail yourself of the fabulous outdoor patio seating. They have your regular old patio tables as well as what I…More »
14. The Melting Pot
Having gotten familiar with the Melting Pot in the Boston area, I was psyched that a Melting Pot was coming to Crossgates. Even my mother, who has long referred to fondue as "nasal snot" tried some here and (gasp!) actually loved it! We came for…More »
15. Altamont Coffee Cafe
Cute little cafe just off of Main Street. Don't blink or you might miss it. I think we only noticed it since we were on foot, walking around the town checking out the annual yard sales. The owners should really get some better signage to draw traffic…More »
16. Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary
Professor Java's often serves as a bit of a home away from home away from my home for me. Let me explain: I live in Boston, my mom lives in Albany. I like to visit her every couple months, but she doesn't have internet access, which leads me to spend…More »
17. Silver Parrot Inc
Whenever I am visiting Albany, I always try to stop into the Silver Parrot. I've been coming to this store since I was in high school and it really hasn't changed (and that's a good thing). They have a nice selections of sterling silver in some…More »
18. Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza
A really nice, clean and well organized independent book shop. I also love their magazine selection right up near the front of the store. I must confess that I tend to shop at Borders most of the time because they have really great coupons with their…More »
19. Peaches Cafe
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 482-3677
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts,
American (Traditional)
I have been coming to this lovely establishment since I was a child and still love it. Though I now live in Boston, I try to come to Peaches (formerly known as Peaches & Cream) every time I am in Albany. My favorites from their menu include the…More »
20. Bountiful Bread
Just an update to say their muffaletta sandwich is delish and the service I experienced there last week was awesome. After I got my sandwich and was grabbing some napkins, someone on staff approached me and asked me if I wanted a bag as I guess it…More »
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10/28/2008
Yeah, it's a little overpriced, but I love this place. The breads are delicious and I adore their… Read more »
21. Pearl Grant Richman's
I have never been in a store quiet like this one. You can find a huge selection of gourmet chocolates and candies, random small gifts and greetings cards, those "decorative items" that my mother calls "dust collectors" and a very interesting…More »
22. Different Drummer's Kitchen
Lots of really nice kitchen stuff to browse. I am finally getting to the point where I have everything I need for my kitchen, but I rounded out my collection of kitchen stuff with the purchase of some beautiful ice tongs here recently. As Jess said,…More »
23. Tastee Treat
Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 475-1373
Categories:
Restaurants,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
I've been devotedly coming here ever since I was a little kid. The place is pretty much the same except for the new play area for kids off to the side. I love their soft-serv and their little sundaes. They also have hot carmel topping which some…More »
24. Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center
I live in Boston and this place is one of just a few things that sometimes make me want to move back to the Albany area. This is hands-down the best gym I have ever visited. I was here as a guest of one of my friends who is a Colonie resident…More »
25. Marshalls Department Store
I love Marshall's as you never know what sort of random great deal you may find. This store is typical of most but is more disorganized than a lot of other's I've visited. The store also seems a bit too small for the amount of stuff they try to stock…More »
26. Boscov's Department Store
A mid-priced department store with some good values. My favorite items here are the kitchen wares, photo frames and albums and the winter coats.
27. Dakota Restaurant - CLOSED
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 786-1234
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Seafood,
Steakhouses
Sorry Dakota, knocking you down a star. I visited with family and friends this Mother's Day. Sorry to say, but the salad bar has gone down, down, down. First of all, the salad was soaking wet. I appreciate that you wash the salad greens, but please,…More »
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8/18/2009
I am almost tempted to give this place five stars but will have to restrain myself since I usually… Read more »
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Yelping SinceNovember 2005
Things I Love Find Me InBrookline, South End, Back Bay, suburbia
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