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Coffee shops in Albany, NY

Ranked by Perch Score — Wi-Fi, laptop welcome, long hours, quiet, outlets, seating, parking. From Google Maps listings and visitor reports; we haven't visited every shop. Top of the list today: Qahwah House - Albany.

Albany coffee shops by the numbers

4.7★median Google rating
79%rated 4.5 or higher
71%open by 7 AM
29%open past 8 PM
62%open seven days
60%take online orders

Earliest to open: Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels (opens 4 AM). Latest: Kha & Mel's Coffee + Tea Room (open until 3 PM). Most reviewed: Iron Gate Cafe (2,387 reviews). 3 of the 58 also roast their own beans. 58 shops with 19,032 Google reviews between them; ratings and hours as listed on 2026-11-11; we have not visited them. How Albany compares with the rest of the country →

41perch score

Qahwah House - Albany independent

650 Troy-Schenectady Rd Unit 3, Latham, NY 12110 · 4.9★ (226) · Today 7 AM–10 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

41perch score

7 Brew Coffee chain

1893 Central Ave, Colonie, NY 12205 · 4.8★ (761) · Today 5:30 AM–10 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

41perch score

Duck Donuts independent

579 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 · 4.8★ (1,366) · Today 7 AM–6 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

41perch score

Kha & Mel's Coffee + Tea Room independent

8 Kate St, Albany, NY 12209 · 4.8★ (40) · Today 7 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

41perch score

7 Brew Coffee chain

533 N Greenbush Rd, Rensselaer, NY 12144 · 4.7★ (245) · Today 5:30 AM–10 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

41perch score

7 Brew Coffee chain

2410 Watt St, Schenectady, NY 12304 · 4.7★ (420) · Today 5:30 AM–10 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

39perch score

The Works Bakery Cafe independent

1704 Western Ave #265, Albany, NY 12203 · 4.5★ (128) · Today 6 AM–8 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

37perch score

The Lost Gnome independent

21 Erie Blvd Ste 1, Albany, NY 12204 · 4.8★ (66) · Today 6 AM–8 PM (Veterans Day hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Alias Coffee independent

219 4th St, Troy, NY 12180 · 4.9★ (194) · Today 7 AM–5 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Brewtus Roasting independent

20 Hallwood Rd, Delmar, NY 12054 · 4.9★ (142) · Today 7 AM–1 PM (Veterans Day hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Saba Cafe independent

348 Central Ave Fl 2, Albany, NY 12206 · 4.9★ (161) · Today 3 PM–2 AM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Graham’s Coffee Parlor independent

3406 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304 · 4.8★ (385) · Today 7 AM–4 PM (Veterans Day hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Alias Coffee independent

76 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207 · 4.7★ (188) · Today 7 AM–5 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Amped Coffee House independent

652 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211 · 4.7★ (103) · Today 7 AM–2 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Cider Belly Doughnuts independent

53 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205 · 4.7★ (884) · Today 6:30 AM–4 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

JACOB ALEJANDRO independent

9 1st St, Troy, NY 12180 · 4.7★ (489) · Today 6:30 AM–5 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. independent

800 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110 · 4.7★ (316) · Today 8 AM–11 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Shibam Coffee independent

356 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110 · 4.7★ (209) · Today 8 AM–10 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels independent

1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 · 4.4★ (377) · Today 6 AM–8 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels - Western Avenue independent

1225 Western Ave #5, Albany, NY 12203 · 4.4★ (1,430) · Today 6 AM–8 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary independent

In the Shopper's Plaza, 145 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205 · 4.3★ (1,562) · Today 7 AM–9 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels independent

Albany Int'l Airport, Main Terminal, 737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211 · 4.2★ (31) · Today 4 AM–6 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

35perch score

The Works Cafe independent

594 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110 · 4★ (398) · Today 6 AM–7 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

33perch score

JACOB ALEJANDRO - Albany independent

Coffee Shop, 466 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208 · 4.6★ (176) · Today 7 AM–4 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

33perch score

Mumu's Cafe - Breakfast Catering independent

2207 15th St, Troy, NY 12180 · 4.6★ (202) · Today 7 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

33perch score

Stacks Espresso Bar independent

275 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210 · 4.6★ (490) · Today 7 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

33perch score

Daily Grind independent

204 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210 · 4.5★ (544) · Today 7 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

33perch score

Mr Bumbles Cafe independent

263 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 · 4.5★ (363) · Today 6 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

33perch score

Stacks Espresso Bar independent

488 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 · 4.5★ (560) · Today 7 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

33perch score

little pecks independent

211 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180 · 4.5★ (500) · Today 8 AM–8:30 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

31perch score

Gipfel Coffee Company independent

2869 NY-43, Averill Park, NY 12018 · 4.9★ (171) · Today 6 AM–2 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

31perch score

The Whimsy Bean independent

3991 NY-2, Cropseyville, NY 12052 · 4.9★ (44) · Today 6:30 AM–2:30 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

31perch score

Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe independent

501 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180 · 4.8★ (593) · Today 11 AM–10 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

31perch score

The Fifth Tier Baking Studio and Coffeehouse independent

197 Main Ave, Wynantskill, NY 12198 · 4.8★ (158) · Today Closed (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

31perch score

Bitchin Donuts independent

540 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209 · 4.7★ (405) · Today 7 AM–5 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

31perch score

The Willow Cafe & Market independent

1851 US-9, Castleton-On-Hudson, NY 12033 · 4.7★ (24) · Today Closed (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

29perch score

AXL Grill Coffee Bar independent

1811 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 · 5★ (11) · Today 9 AM–9 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

29perch score

Collar city cafe independent

7 Northern Dr, Troy, NY 12182 · 5★ (5) · Today 7 AM–1 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

29perch score

Loop independent

800 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110 · 4.7★ (286) · Today 8 AM–4 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

29perch score

Perfect Blend Cafe & Bakery independent

376 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054 · 4.6★ (547) · Today 7 AM–2 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

29perch score

Cafe One Eleven independent

111 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210 · 4.5★ (100) · Today 7 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

29perch score

Bud’s on the Hudson independent

10 Starbuck Dr, Green Island, NY 12183 · 4.4★ (200) · Today 6 AM–4 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

29perch score

Stacks Espresso Bar independent

13 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180 · 4.4★ (117) · Today 7 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

27perch score

Café Madison independent

578 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061 · 4.5★ (110) · Today 7:30 AM–2 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

25perch score

Dos Granos Espresso Bar & DB Trends Gift Shop independent

272 River St, Troy, NY 12180 · 5★ (46) · Today 8 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

25perch score

FRESH N' PRESSED independent

456 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208 · 4.8★ (164) · Today 8 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

25perch score

Roots Cafe & Giftique independent

705 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061 · 4.8★ (83) · Today 8:30 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

25perch score

Bliss Cafe & Creamery independent

278 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054 · 4.7★ (175) · Today 9 AM–2 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

25perch score

Cafe One Eleven independent

3 Airport Park Blvd, Latham, NY 12110 · 4.7★ (21) · Today 8 AM–2:30 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

25perch score

Iron Gate Cafe independent

182 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210 · 4.7★ (2,387) · Today 8:30 AM–2 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

25perch score

Mr Bumbles Cafe independent

677 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 · 4.7★ (6) · Today 7 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

25perch score

Station Six independent

125 Jefferson St, Albany, NY 12210 · 4.4★ (71) · Today 7 AM–5 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

25perch score

MochaBlend Espresso Bar independent

720 Hoosick Rd, Troy, NY 12180 · 4.2★ (170) · Today 7 AM–3 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

25perch score

Cafe 66 independent

66 State St, Albany, NY 12207 · 4★ (20) · Today 7 AM–2 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

23perch score

Iron Coffee Co independent

811 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208 · 4.6★ (88) · Today 8 AM–5 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

19perch score

The Sip Society independent

Upstate, Albany, NY 12208 · 5★ (10) · Hours not listed

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

19perch score

Stacks Espresso Bar independent

90 State St, Albany, NY 12207 · 4★ (9) · Hours not listed

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

19perch score

Motor Oil Coffee Albany State Street independent

136 State St, Albany, NY 12207 · 3.9★ (55) · Today 7:30 AM–2 PM (Veterans Day might affect these hours)

Wi-Fi: not listed Laptop-friendly: not listed Outlets: not listed Quiet: not listed Outdoor seating: not listed

Order is the Perch Score, printed on every shop page (owners who claim their page earn +5 for showing up, +3 for their own photos, both labelled). Rankings are never for sale; anything paid would be labelled. Data refreshes monthly.