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, September 5, 2026

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Cornerstone Coffee + Co

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Cornerstone Coffee + Co is roasting micro-batch beans right here in Albany, serving meticulously crafted espresso drinks and a smooth,…

100 Pine Ave

“Cornerstone Coffee + Co is roasting micro-batch beans right here in Albany, serving meticulously crafted espresso drinks and a smooth, chocolatey Ethiopian single origin that’s easy to love. Faith-forward, community-focused, and brewed with care...”

From the Albany newsletter, September 10, 2026

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Morning Cafe

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Morning Cafe keeps it relaxed with specialty coffees, proper teas, flaky pastries, and sandwiches that save midday slumps. It has that…

2822 Nottingham Way #1 · ✓ checked Aug 27

“Morning Cafe keeps it relaxed with specialty coffees, proper teas, flaky pastries, and sandwiches that save midday slumps. It has that community-first feel where you run into neighbors, chat for a minute, then realize you’ve lingered long enough to order one more.”

From the Albany newsletter, September 2, 2026

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