Guidebook for Albany
Food Scene
Stacks Espresso Bar
260 Lark StGreat for coffee, scones, and people watching.
Lark St. Poke Bar
203 Lark StYummy poke!
3Fish Coffee
466 Madison AveINHO, the best coffee in town.
Bombers Burrito Bar
258 Lark StRain Modern Chinese
259 Lark StSoho Pizza
269 Lark StNoho Pizza
195 Lark Stama cocina
4 Sheridan AveAmazing Mexican fusion food. Awesome decor. During the summer, fun outdoor seating area.
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
79 N Pearl StDelicious comfort foods. Fantastic on cold days.
Quote from a yelp review: "Do yourself a favor - stop reading after this sentence, go to Cheesecake Machismo, wait outside as necessary based on the time of day, and order a slice of the blueberry maple. Seriously if you like cheesecake, might like cheesecake, or ever thought about liking cheesecake you need to go here immediately."
7 locals recommend
Cheesecake Machismo
293 Hamilton StQuote from a yelp review: "Do yourself a favor - stop reading after this sentence, go to Cheesecake Machismo, wait outside as necessary based on the time of day, and order a slice of the blueberry maple. Seriously if you like cheesecake, might like cheesecake, or ever thought about liking cheesecake you need to go here immediately."
Fashionable place for a nice dinner/date. Great drinks! Awesome ambiance.
10 locals recommend
Dove + Deer
32 Dove StFashionable place for a nice dinner/date. Great drinks! Awesome ambiance.
Iron Gate Cafe
182 Washington AveSunday Brunch
New World Bistro Bar
300 Delaware AveDelicious food! Great for families and groups.
Umana Restaurant & Wine Bar
240 Washington AveExcellent Ethiopian food.
Curry Leaf
1 Central AveGreat take out Indian food - haven't eaten at the restaurant yet.
Ben & Jerry’s
467 Madison AveBen + Jerry's
Drinks & Nightlife
Pint Sized
250 Lark StCraft beer bar with small outdoor seating area.
Savoy Taproom
301 Lark StGood for late food and a drink.
Wonderful ambiance, real fireplace, live music, excelled drink menu, pleasing food.
Best to make a reservation for couch sitting.
Speakeasy 518
42 Howard StWonderful ambiance, real fireplace, live music, excelled drink menu, pleasing food.
Best to make a reservation for couch sitting.
Awesome pub with great food (including healthy options) and English-style beer. They often play soccer matches on their TVs.
10 locals recommend
The Olde English Pub
683 BroadwayAwesome pub with great food (including healthy options) and English-style beer. They often play soccer matches on their TVs.
CH Evans At The Albany Pump Station
19 Quackenbush SquareGood food, tasty beer, great venue.
Everything Else
Lark Street Flower Market Inc
219 Lark StAwesome local flower shop.
Henry Loves Betty is a dog daycare + boutique. They offer dog walking + pet sitting.
Henry Loves Betty
472 Madison AveHenry Loves Betty is a dog daycare + boutique. They offer dog walking + pet sitting.
Essentials
Pretty basic convenience store , but does the job. The guys running it are nice.
Lark News & Groceries
252 Lark StPretty basic convenience store , but does the job. The guys running it are nice.
Market32
1060 Madison AveGrocery store within walking distance from the apartment.
Parks & Nature
Washington Park
Historic park with many paths for biking, running, or strolling.
Beautiful park with stunning topography. Best visited during the day as lighting is sparse at night.
Lincoln Park
228 Eagle StBeautiful park with stunning topography. Best visited during the day as lighting is sparse at night.
Corning City Preserve
Quay StreetGreat for biking, running, or walking.
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a bike and see Albany while pedaling. Stations are located throughout Albany.
CDPHP Cycle! Bike Share Hub
Rent a bike and see Albany while pedaling. Stations are located throughout Albany.
Times Union Center
51 S Pearl StPalace Theatre
19 Clinton AveShopping
Downtube Bicycle Works
466 Madison AveBikeshop if you need one :)
Awesome Wine shop with some selection beer and cider at times. Awesome window displays.
Capital Wine & Spirits Albany
348 State StAwesome Wine shop with some selection beer and cider at times. Awesome window displays.
Seasons Skate Shop
211 Lark StSkate shop, if you need one :)
Dove & Hudson
296 Hudson AveUsed book store. An institution in the neighborhood.
It's an interestingly curated clothing thrift store with a section of pet supplies and EDM music in the background. You'll find all kinds of glamorous outfits and accessories.
Neon Dog Pet Service
252 Lark StIt's an interestingly curated clothing thrift store with a section of pet supplies and EDM music in the background. You'll find all kinds of glamorous outfits and accessories.