The best cafes in Albany

3 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Elements Coffee Co

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Elements Coffee Co is roasting its own beans, pouring everything from silky lattes to Taiwanese-style milk tea, and serving legit breakfast…

2726 Ledo Rd Ste 10

“Elements Coffee Co is roasting its own beans, pouring everything from silky lattes to Taiwanese-style milk tea, and serving legit breakfast comfort like Scram'Bowls with creamy grits and Vermont cheddar plus buttery croissant Scram'Wiches. Slide in this week, sip a Good Life Blend and reclaim your morning.”

From the Albany newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Cornerstone Coffee + Co

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Warm, family-owned venue offering locally roasted craft coffees, in addition to lattes, pastries, muffins and hot chocolate.

100 Pine Ave

“Warm, family-owned venue offering locally roasted craft coffees, in addition to lattes, pastries, muffins and hot chocolate.”

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Ellianos Coffee - Tifton, GA

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Drive-thru chain doling out coffee & espresso drinks along with breakfast sandwiches & baked goods.

148 S Virginia Ave (Tifton)

“Drive-thru chain doling out coffee & espresso drinks along with breakfast sandwiches & baked goods.”

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