The Guide
Every spot I actually stand behind
No aggregate star ratings, no paid placements. Filter by what you're in the mood for and go.
Town
Food type
Price
Occasion
6 spots
Fruit Loop
$$Latham · Breakfast & Coffee8/10
Avocado toasts and specialty coffee with a healthy, cute vibe.
Meet a FriendBreakfast
Latham Bagel Shop
$Latham · Bagels8.5/10
A quick-service bagel spot where the bagels are the real deal.
Quick BiteBreakfast
Lo Porto's
$$$Troy · Italian9/10
Dark, candlelit, classic old-school Italian — a room made for a special night.
Date Night
Member deal
Ralph's Tavern
$Colonie · Bar Food8.4/10
An Albany-area staple — classic bar food, pizza, late-night eats and cheap drinks.
Late NightCasual
#2 Best Mozzarella Sticks in the Capital Region
Siro's of Saratoga
$$$$Saratoga Springs · Fine Dining9.2/10
Three experiences in one — a party patio, a loud piano bar, and a full fine-dining room.
Special OccasionSee & Be Seen
Members
Smith's of Cohoes
$$Cohoes · Bar Food9.1/10
Upscale modern bar food in a historic bar setting — a great happy-hour hang.
Happy HourWith Friends
#1 Best Mozzarella Sticks in the Capital Region Member deal