The Albany Café

This is a very cool cafe setup in the cafeteria of an old small town school. Good food and very friendly staff! This is a great stop for anyone and especially if you're riding the windy roads of southeastern Ohio on a motorcycle.

This is a hidden gem is in Albany Ohio. We heard of this place from friends and just had to visit. The building is an old school house that has been repurposed into many businesses in one location. Sure, we fought for 12 years to get out of those school cafeteria. But now you have the opportunity to go back and relive a close second but this time, you get to have a great meal. As we entered we were able to seat ourselves which was fine of course, Cafe style. Our waitress was prompt, courteous, and very friendly. As we looked around, the place was very well preserved in its original school days decor. The special written on board. I would highly recommend the baked steak with mashed potatoes and gravy plus an addition side. I got the coleslaw. My friend got the loaded hash browns. I am a really critic when it comes to flavor and portion size to price comparison. This place has hit the mark. Absolutely incredible food. Then comes the deserts. We got the strawberry cream pie. Wow... Everyone must try this pie. It is incredible. Now to top off this visit I have saved the best for last. When you visit you will be greater by the best staff that I have seen in a long time. And if you are lucky enough and have Caitlyn as your server. She will take exceptional care of you. Happy eats to you.

Just an excellent small town cafe of the "old school" sort. Not fancy at all but had the bacon and eggs and was fantastic. If choosing potatoes get the home fries. They were nice and crispy - perfect really. Glad I found it.

Food was very good service was a little slow but they were busy

Good home cooked food! Breakfast all day! Super service! The atmosphere is awesome too! Its a classroom made into a cafe in an old school.

Went at 6:30pm Tuesday. Buffet near end but still available. Had ham and Swiss. Nice and hot and fresh. Server very attentive!

Food and service were great. New to the area. My landlady and her friends all meet there for brunch and I tagged along. It's definitely a local hangout. Nice folks.
Comfort food.
Breakfast all day.
Very reasonable prices.
Nice size portions.

In my opinion this is probably the best place to eat in Albany. I eat here all the time and the staff is always very friendly to me. It is basically a second home.

It's main competition for Albany Cafe is Ray's harvest house. While I do like their food better the staff is extremely rude and neglectful. I used to work at Ray's and the boss was very mean to anyone that wasn't apart of the family.

I have paid close attention to Albany Cafe's work environment and it seems to be a million times better than Ray's. I would highly recommend Albany Cafe to anyone and would highly discourage Ray's.

New to the area. The cafe was recommended and our lunch today (actually ordered breakfast) was fantastic. Service was prompt & friendly, food tasty and well priced. Looks like we’ve just found our go to restaurant nearby. Thanks!!

The Albany Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with its delectable menu, warm ambiance, and attentive service, making it a perfect destination for a satisfying meal and memorable moments.

Very welcoming and cozy place to eat.

Very nice people working here, they keep it clean as well. The service was amazing, very friendly. The hamburgers are nice and juicy, packed with flavor. My favorite is the liver. The best I've ever tasted actually. I highly recommend this place for you and your family

Hot cakes and sausage for me and Kev had a smothered covered. Great Food & Great Service!!

Clean good Staff Good Food Great Options Nice Family place to eat kid friendly Delivery done Well Good prices you get your money worth of food highly recommend going to or ordering from or having it delivered to your home

I love going here. So so many memories. My dad went to school here I went to school here my two boys went to school here then they built the new school. Just nice to sit and revisit the past. Hope it never goes away. We love it.

Great unique dining experience that brings back the nostalgia of the old school cafeteria days. Classic comfort foods and great desserts. I always take visitors here when they're in town because it has something for everyone and has that country charm.

Great little cafe. We flew into the nearby Ohio University airport and the lineman recommended we try it. It’s located in the cafeteria of an old school building. Large portions, very reasonable prices, and great service

The food and prices were great. It's fairly cheap and you get your money's worth. I recommend the homemade pies, they are delicious!! It's cozy and welcoming and great service overall! :)

This place is a hidden gem...well hidden from most in Athens, not hidden from the old people that frequent it. It is in Albany and therefore a bit out of the way for some, but for us it is closer than driving to State Street and makes a good lunch spot. It is located in an old school, and the dining room is in the cafeteria. It might be worth it for some to eat there just for the nostalgia factor.

I recommend the Italian sub which has great bread and is quite large (sure beats Subway which is the other restaurant in Albany).

From Michigan and had the chance to pick up dinner and pie. Hot open faced pork sandwiches and to die for homemade coconut cream pie. Reminded me of my mom's from years ago. Will be back for more on my next visit. Thanks for cooking for us that nite.