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Gated, serene garden seating area fronts this American breakfast/lunch spot in a sandstone mansion.
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Address: 182 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 445-3555
Website: http://irongatecafe.com/
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Iron Gate Cafe – Albany, NY
Established in 2004, Iron Gate Cafe is family-owned and operated. We are located in downtown Albany, on the edge of historical Center Square.
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Reviews
Bill Lozano
Visiting friends in Albany we went to Iron Gate Cafe to have lunch on a cold December day after taking a walk in Washington Park. We checked out the menu online so we already knew what we wanted to order for lunch. When we walked in we told the host that our two friends were about fifteen minutes away and she told us our table would be ready in about 15 minutes. We were seated before our friends showed up. We ordered an Ice Tea and a Chai Latte while waiting.
Once our friends showed up we all ordered our meals. I ordered the Bean Berger (Homemade black bean burger, smashed avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, and vegan ranch on a toasted hard roll, served with French fries $17.00 Add: Cheese +$1.00). My wife ordered the Thai Shrimp Bowl (Sweet Thai chili shrimp, cabbage, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, avocado, quinoa, and a lime $17.00). They both had Mimosas ($11.00).
Our two friends shared the Gluten Free Pancakes (Triple stack with maple syrup and your choice of protein $16.00) and the breakfast burrito (Three scrambled eggs, sausage, crushed cherry peppers, potatoes, smashed avocado, and cheddar in a flour tortilla, served with a side of ranchero $17.00).
My wife and I shared our meal and I got a taste of the pancakes. All of the food was delicious.
It’s a cool place with lots of small and medium sized rooms with a rock and roll style and serves a variety of vegan and non-vegan options.
Before going I read reviews of Iron Gate Cafe and a few low ratings were because of rude staff. I can say that everyone we dealt with was outstanding. Our server was friendly and came over to check on us a few times.
I look forward to going back and trying the breakfast burrito.
… moreOnce our friends showed up we all ordered our meals. I ordered the Bean Berger (Homemade black bean burger, smashed avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, and vegan ranch on a toasted hard roll, served with French fries $17.00 Add: Cheese +$1.00). My wife ordered the Thai Shrimp Bowl (Sweet Thai chili shrimp, cabbage, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, avocado, quinoa, and a lime $17.00). They both had Mimosas ($11.00).
Our two friends shared the Gluten Free Pancakes (Triple stack with maple syrup and your choice of protein $16.00) and the breakfast burrito (Three scrambled eggs, sausage, crushed cherry peppers, potatoes, smashed avocado, and cheddar in a flour tortilla, served with a side of ranchero $17.00).
My wife and I shared our meal and I got a taste of the pancakes. All of the food was delicious.
It’s a cool place with lots of small and medium sized rooms with a rock and roll style and serves a variety of vegan and non-vegan options.
Before going I read reviews of Iron Gate Cafe and a few low ratings were because of rude staff. I can say that everyone we dealt with was outstanding. Our server was friendly and came over to check on us a few times.
I look forward to going back and trying the breakfast burrito.
Jared Bender
Historic Gem in Albany!
I visited Iron Gate Cafe in Albany with my parents and was immediately charmed by this unique spot!
Incredible Food
The breakfast burrito I ordered was absolutely incredible!! Every bite was packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. It completely exceeded my expectations and left me completely satisfied.
️ Beautiful Historic Setting ️
Walking through the cafe was a delightful experience. They’ve done an amazing job preserving the historic feeling of the buildings while converting the space into a beautiful dining area. The character and charm of the original architecture shines through in every corner.
Knowledgeable Staff
Our waitress was so friendly and went above and beyond with her service. What made the experience even more special was her extensive knowledge about the history of the buildings. She shared fascinating details that enhanced our appreciation of this historic gem.
❤️ Perfect Family Outing ❤️
This was such a wonderful place to bring my parents! The combination of delicious food, fascinating history, and welcoming atmosphere made for a perfect family outing. We’ll definitely be returning to Iron Gate Cafe whenever we’re in Albany again!
… moreI visited Iron Gate Cafe in Albany with my parents and was immediately charmed by this unique spot!
Incredible Food
The breakfast burrito I ordered was absolutely incredible!! Every bite was packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. It completely exceeded my expectations and left me completely satisfied.
️ Beautiful Historic Setting ️
Walking through the cafe was a delightful experience. They’ve done an amazing job preserving the historic feeling of the buildings while converting the space into a beautiful dining area. The character and charm of the original architecture shines through in every corner.
Knowledgeable Staff
Our waitress was so friendly and went above and beyond with her service. What made the experience even more special was her extensive knowledge about the history of the buildings. She shared fascinating details that enhanced our appreciation of this historic gem.
❤️ Perfect Family Outing ❤️
This was such a wonderful place to bring my parents! The combination of delicious food, fascinating history, and welcoming atmosphere made for a perfect family outing. We’ll definitely be returning to Iron Gate Cafe whenever we’re in Albany again!
Daniel Shetler
We really enjoy visiting new cities and a big part of that is finding great dining experiences. The Iron Gate Cafe fit that requirement. As representative of the city and community, Albany should be proud of what The Iron Gate is providing.
We stopped in for a late lunch after a short tour of the city. The staff were very welcoming and Sam was a great server, offering suggestions with a smile and very friendly personality.
We chose a variety of menu items, to all share. From local brews and craft beverages to very unique twists on classic favorites. The Iron Gate Breakfast sandwich was on of those. The basic sausage-egg-cheese classic but kicked up with a perfectly toasted(not too toasted) bagel and a roasted pepper relish that was an incredible accompaniment. With a dish called The Southern Smother, how could you pass up homemade waffles, fried chicken and sausage gravy. A definite hit although I was a bit put off by the pepper sauce served for dipping. If it were a sweet based pepper sauce, it would have paired better with the waffles, but still a dish worth recommending.
But the big standout was the Brie stuffed French toast! Perfectly cooked through to offer a nice crust with a wonderful custardy inside. Put that together with the Brie & berries and you have a really great balance. So GOOD!!
Original we were only planning on one afternoon visit to see Albany, but the Iron Gate Cafe is reason enough to make a 2nd visit.
… moreWe stopped in for a late lunch after a short tour of the city. The staff were very welcoming and Sam was a great server, offering suggestions with a smile and very friendly personality.
We chose a variety of menu items, to all share. From local brews and craft beverages to very unique twists on classic favorites. The Iron Gate Breakfast sandwich was on of those. The basic sausage-egg-cheese classic but kicked up with a perfectly toasted(not too toasted) bagel and a roasted pepper relish that was an incredible accompaniment. With a dish called The Southern Smother, how could you pass up homemade waffles, fried chicken and sausage gravy. A definite hit although I was a bit put off by the pepper sauce served for dipping. If it were a sweet based pepper sauce, it would have paired better with the waffles, but still a dish worth recommending.
But the big standout was the Brie stuffed French toast! Perfectly cooked through to offer a nice crust with a wonderful custardy inside. Put that together with the Brie & berries and you have a really great balance. So GOOD!!
Original we were only planning on one afternoon visit to see Albany, but the Iron Gate Cafe is reason enough to make a 2nd visit.
Tania Mo
Loved everything about it. My family ordered salads with all kinds of veggies, quinoa and chicken. Hearty, fresh, yum… menu is diverse with tons of great sounding options. Sammies, Benedict’s, bloodies, Prosecco…Lovely garden setting outside. Historical architecture and warm, ornate woodwork inside with chandeliers and stained glass inside. Nice staff.
… moreJoshua Dyer
Irongate Cafe in Albany is a solid breakfast and brunch spot. Started with a hot cider that was really good. The jerk chicken bean soup was delicious with great flavor, though the chicken didn’t really taste jerked. I also had the Raging Cajun scramble which was a big portion, very hearty, and seriously filling. Overall, a good stop for a satisfying meal.
… moreRoman Serebryakov
Delicious food, I got Cajun scramble and asked for mushrooms and it was amazing. We also got raspberry Brie French toast which was melt in your mouth good! Very cute from the inside, good find for us!
… moreLes Nichole
Perfect spot for brunch! I’ve come a few times since moving to Albany, NY. Absolutely love coming in the spring/summer especially if you do patio seating. We were warmly greeted. My drinks are ALWAYS perfect if Mary/Trish is at the little bar, she gives amazing recommendations, and very professional. It makes a difference when you can notice someone actually likes their job and interacts with us customers. My coworkers & I work nearby and it’s a great meet up place for a few lattes in between business meetings. I’ve not found another brunch spot yet outside of the Nest but I prefer the customer service here. Best menu item is hands down the French toast. Feels more like “home.” Thanks! ☺️
… moreRebecca Jennings
BE AWARE!! This restaurant is located in zombieville!! I cannot describe the amount of filth, trash, abject poverty, homeless zombies walking around – RIGHT outside OF THE FRONT gate. The smell. It was shocking. We were genuinely worried about parking in the vicinity. We had driven 15 miles out of the way on our journey to eat at the restaurant due to the high ratings. A complete waste.
The food? Meh. Nothing special. I had the cheesy grits and shrimp. Grits were lukewarm. Too much of a spice (I think garlic)Shrimp – ugh. My mom didn’t order as she was so turned off by the outside that she didn’t want to eat. My husband had the raspberry Brie French toast and said it was good – not great.
Atmosphere? SO LOUD you couldn’t carry on a conversation without raising your voice.
Our waitress was great!
Do not fall for the high ratings – you will be disappointed. The only thing I think of that would be the basis for the ratings are lots of locals who are simply used to living in such squalid conditions.
… moreThe food? Meh. Nothing special. I had the cheesy grits and shrimp. Grits were lukewarm. Too much of a spice (I think garlic)Shrimp – ugh. My mom didn’t order as she was so turned off by the outside that she didn’t want to eat. My husband had the raspberry Brie French toast and said it was good – not great.
Atmosphere? SO LOUD you couldn’t carry on a conversation without raising your voice.
Our waitress was great!
Do not fall for the high ratings – you will be disappointed. The only thing I think of that would be the basis for the ratings are lots of locals who are simply used to living in such squalid conditions.
Yansi Keim
What an ambiance. We were received by the kindest hostess and server and then seated in the middle of this historic dining room. Both indoor and outdoor seating were picturesque. The food was also decent although I found the omelets cooked in a little bit extra oil as I could, it’s residue on my plate and it bothered me a little. The side salad was amazing with a little bit of extra dressing for my liking. We tried their hot chocolate with Irish cream which was neither hot nor cold somewhere in the middle but tasted decent.
… moreShawn Surma
This is a very great cafe. The food was fabulous and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. They treated us with respect and kindness.
The whole experience was amazing. The inside of the building was so impressive that you could feel at home with the whole experience. The outside was just as beautiful and peaceful. I have not captured the experience on my camera but trust me if you can then you should stop in for a wonderful experience in food and service.
… moreThe whole experience was amazing. The inside of the building was so impressive that you could feel at home with the whole experience. The outside was just as beautiful and peaceful. I have not captured the experience on my camera but trust me if you can then you should stop in for a wonderful experience in food and service.