We all love to go out to brunch for different reasons. A reason to drink early in the day, too late breakfast restaurant hours or just you are just not ready for lunch yet. There is definitely a vast amount of places to enjoy brunch in the Capital Region and here is five of our most favorite places to go to! See below:
Peaches Cafe
Location: Guilderland, NY
Peaches has a wealth of quality food options and all your favorite brunch drinks. Heck, if you want to order something off their regular menu, you absolutely can. Located at Stuyvesant Plaza, Peaches offers easy parking. It is also newly renovated. Don’t forget to get some of their delicious desert from the display at the cash register on your way out!
Madison Cafe
Location: Albany/East Greenbush, NY
It is no secret that Madison Cafe has been a go to for brunch and breakfast in downtown Albany, NY. Located in the Pine Hills section of Albany, NY, Madison Cafe has robust menu offerings. A classy interior and while it does get busy, it is well worth the wait. Make sure to order the French toast sticks for your brunch appetizer, you will not be disappointed!
Mannory’s Restaurant
Location: Troy, NY
Mannory’s has been a staple in downtown Troy, NY and has a blue collar feel. Their brunch drink options are robust ranging from espresso martinis, Irish lattes, “Beer-Mosas”, other unique brunch beverages and all your favorite mimosa style beverages. They even have creative food options including a Reuben Omlette! While it does get busy at Mannory’s it doesn’t stop their wait staff from providing incredible customer service. This place rocks.
Tipsy Moose
Photo: Times Union
Location: Albany, NY/Troy, NY/Latham, NY
You wouldn’t think of Tipsy Moose as a brunch spot but they do indeed offer brunch time food service! A classic brunch menu offering. But let’s put the emphasis on the “Tipsy” aspect. If you want to make your own mimosas, they will straight up give you your own bottle of champagne along with different juices. Don’t sleep on Tipsy Moose for brunch!
Iron Gate Cafe
Location: Albany, NY
Iron Gate Cafe is a staple brunch spot in the Capital Region. One of the best locations for Eggs Benedict along with top notch French toast. The property’s exterior is beautiful with a mellow patio in their back section. Make sure to join the waitlist because it does get busy fast.
