“Been going here for years. Exceptional customer service and staff treats you like they have known you for years. Excellent, good quality meats, and German goods. Don't forgot to grab your landjager on the way out.”
10AM - 9PM
200 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham
Meat Shops
“Assalamo Alakium I had a great first experience Ali was very nice Mashallah the lamb that I brought was so fresh. The store was so clean I’m glad to say I found my halal meat store”
“It's Saturday at 1pm on Labor Day weekend and this place is packed. The line for the butcher moves much quicker than you would expect. They are quick, efficient and everyone was so kind! Go here all the time for any of your butcher or basic grocery needs. It's bigger than it looks.”
“This co-op is my main source of apples , bagged baby spinach, and mushrooms, all of which are very fresh, reasonable and of high quality. The storefront is neat, well maintained, and has lots of interesting items.”
“I love coming here because all the employees are very nice and it’s always super quick. They also carry lots of diff food items and have really convenient hours, decent prices, and their baked goods are amazing.”
“Excellent prices on vegetables. Was able to purchase shiitake mushrooms and bok choy for a great price. Good variety of items and it’s not too hard to find what you need. The cashier is very friendly and offered to bag my items for me. I will definitely be shopping here again!”
10:30AM - 2:30PM
Empire State Plaza, Food Court, Concourse Level, Albany
Meat Shops
“The staff was very helpful and extremely friendly. Food was fresh and tasetful. Looking forward to our next visit!!
Vegetarian options: Very clearly marked.
Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs and plenty of room maneuvering through the line.”
“The best ever, I have to refrain myself from getting a sandwich here every day. Portions are huge and honestly affordable, it’s so authentic and cute. We all love Cardona’s💞💞”
“My mom and i used to live next door at the Roger Ploof apartments when i was a kid. 15/16 years ago. This place originally was called Frank Giavonni's at the time. Wanted to stop in after all these years, i was beyond impressed. The smell when you walk in really brings back memories. I had stewed chicken with red beans an rice. 8$ for a small was plenty for one person. Impressed the new owners are maintaining the original look of the store and the original recipes for the foods all these years later. Still tastes just as good as i remember. Definitely will be back when visiting upstate 🤍🙏🏼”
“Small receiver. Docks will be tight, but doable. Don’t come too early because there isn’t space to park. Once you come, you can go nose into the property and stay to your right side (to allow space for vehicles to move in/out) and park by their stop sign. They appear to only unload/load one truck at a time due to space limitations.
Don’t expect a quick delivery. It took them almost 3 hrs to unload me once they started unloading. They open at 7am. They do not allow drivers in their warehouse. You must ring the door and wait for them.”
“One of the most popular grocery in Albany. Close to my house. I often go there. Employees are very friendly & familiar. They sell HALL meats. Highly recommend.”
10AM - 9PM
1683 US-9, Clifton Park
Meat Shops
“I love the selection of Indian spices as well me and my wife have learned to cook different dishes and its all because of the spices readily available that they have and the employees are very kind and knowledgeable and I consider them family!! The lamb is very good as well.”
“Fast unloads, plenty of space to setup and back in. Like some others have said DO NOT follow GPS, Take Columbia/Bridge Avenue to Central and follow Central all the way into the entrance.”
“I had worked in the area near Reliable Brothers for years and just discovered the retail packages online. The filets were the absolute best I have bought in the capital district - considering quality, taste, cut, size, and above all else consistency. Each was perfect - no outliers. No time for pictures - too busy enjoying them, but I'll try next time - and there will be a next time”