Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Albany, according to Tripadvisor
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August 26, 2022
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Highest-rated brunch restaurants in Albany, according to Tripadvisor
Brunch—the portmanteau combining the words "breakfast" and "lunch"—is the best of both worlds. An event as much as a meal, brunches are weekend affairs, where a large meal is served in the late morning and into the early afternoon, featuring not just coffee but drinks like bloody marys and mimosas alongside waffles, pancakes, french toast, and mounds of eggs, toast, and breakfast meats. Whether you're looking for eggs benedict or bottomless mimosas, Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated brunch restaurants in Albany on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Restaurants on this list may have recently closed.
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#28. Starbucks
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (18 reviews)
- Detailed ratings:
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 62 New Scotland Ave Hilton Garden Inn at Albany Medical Ctr, Albany, NY 12208-3466
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- Detailed ratings:
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 62 New Scotland Ave Hilton Garden Inn at Albany Medical Ctr, Albany, NY 12208-3466
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#27. Betty Boops Diner
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (28 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 115 Philip Street, Albany, NY 12202
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 115 Philip Street, Albany, NY 12202
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#26. Delmar Bistro
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (25 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 180 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054-1304
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 180 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054-1304
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#25. Mancuso's Luncheonette
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (14 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: not available
- Price: not available
- Address: 160 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054-1332
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- Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: not available
- Price: not available
- Address: 160 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054-1332
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#24. A Better Bite
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (31 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 99 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210-2822
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 99 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210-2822
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#23. Denny's
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (82 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 114 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
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- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 114 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
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#22. Denny's
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (61 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $
- Address: 126 Troy Rd, East Greenbush, NY 12061-1025
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $
- Address: 126 Troy Rd, East Greenbush, NY 12061-1025
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#21. Alexis Diner
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (154 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 294 N Greenbush Rd, Troy, NY 12180-8515
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 294 N Greenbush Rd, Troy, NY 12180-8515
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#20. Hong Kong Bakery and Bistro
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (83 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205-2603
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205-2603
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#19. Gateway-Diner Inc
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (118 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 899 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206-1301
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- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 899 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206-1301
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#18. Farmer Boy Diner
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (55 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1975 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205-4501
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1975 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205-4501
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#17. The French Press Cafe & Creperie
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (33 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, French
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 138 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210-2215
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, French
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 138 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210-2215
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#16. City Line Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (248 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1200 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1200 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
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#15. Cracker Barrel
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (182 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 122 Troy Rd, East Greenbush, NY 12061-1025
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 122 Troy Rd, East Greenbush, NY 12061-1025
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#14. The Cuckoo's Nest
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (57 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 234 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203-1322
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 234 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203-1322
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#13. Dunkin'
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (2.5/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, Fast Food
- Price: $
- Address: 1425 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
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- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (2.5/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bakeries, Fast Food
- Price: $
- Address: 1425 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
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#12. Pearl Street Diner
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (81 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 40 N Pearl St (Corner of Pine and Pearl ST.), Albany, NY 12207-2847
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 40 N Pearl St (Corner of Pine and Pearl ST.), Albany, NY 12207-2847
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#11. Jack's Diner
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (50 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 547 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206-2214
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 547 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206-2214
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#10. Peaches Cafe
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (160 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1475 Western Ave Stuyvensant Plaza, Albany, NY 12203-3520
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- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1475 Western Ave Stuyvensant Plaza, Albany, NY 12203-3520
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#9. Uncommon Grounds Coffee
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (75 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $
- Address: 1235 Western Ave Ste 5, Albany, NY 12203-3350
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, American
- Price: $
- Address: 1235 Western Ave Ste 5, Albany, NY 12203-3350
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#8. The Cheesecake Factory
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (795 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 131 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 131 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
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#7. Cafe Madison
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (27 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 359 Northern Blvd, Albany, NY 12204-1001
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 359 Northern Blvd, Albany, NY 12204-1001
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#6. Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (143 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 217 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205-1114
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Coffee & Tea, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 217 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205-1114
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#5. Wellington's
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (127 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 144 State St, Albany, NY 12207-1605
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 144 State St, Albany, NY 12207-1605
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#4. Capital City Diner
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (182 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1709 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203-4411
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1709 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203-4411
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#3. Skyline Diner
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (69 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 314 Columbia St, Rensselaer, NY 12144-2919
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 314 Columbia St, Rensselaer, NY 12144-2919
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#2. Cafe Madison
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (148 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1108 Madison Ave Ste 1, Albany, NY 12208-2276
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1108 Madison Ave Ste 1, Albany, NY 12208-2276
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#1. Iron Gate Cafe
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (292 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 182 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210-2304
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- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 182 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210-2304
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