Hill Street Cafe

The Reuben sandwich and the French onion soup are delicious. Good food and the service is top notch

So this is your average blue collar / white collar bar, people who live and work in Albany often come here. They without a doubt have the best pizza you have ever had!!! The sauce is so delicious and so unique I highly recommend ordering one night.

I go to this place once in awhile and the food is always good and drinks are too.I got the lemon pepper wings and my friend got the hot wings 🤤

Best hidden gem in albany! Best french dip and best turkey pesto panini! Great food and great drinks! They also have great wings and surprisingly good pizza.

We originally planned to go to a different restaurant we’d heard good things about but it wasn’t open Sundays, so we found this place from the Google reviews and it didn’t disappoint.

I got the Grilled Rueben, which was cheesy and delicious, albeit more than a bit messy to eat.

Dad got the soup of the day, a New England clam chowder, which must have been great because he practically inhaled it 😂 the French Dip was “good” according to him and he was happy he was able to sub the fries for a salad without an up-charge. The bartender was super friendly and overall it was a great experience

Worth the walk up the hill. Finishing off the weekend here with pizza and beer. This is pretty much your corner pub. Friendly locals that make the place so much better. Tons of screens to catch up on the game. Enough beer to tingle your taste buds and what has been said, “Surprisingly good pizza “.

Moved to downtown Albany from NYC and struggling to find good pizza. However, this place serves the best pepperoni pizza! I highly recommend trying it out.

Dropped in for weekend lunch. Bar was full and lively. Seemed as if many locals were there. Sports/TVs, Darts, and even a Lotto machine. Bar service was prompt. Large portioned entrees for a reasonable price.

Great food and service. Loved the French Onion Soup and the French Dip sandwich. My server Daisy was excellent. Great place to stop while passing through Albany.

Albany gem. Unassuming and reliable.
Always a solid meal.
Needed to satisfy two picky eaters. Easily accomplished.
They have an expansive menu with large portions.

Fantastic pub food and pizzas; one of the best in the Capital district. Extensive draft beer selection and extremely attentive staff. Bar seating and high tops out front and a full dining room in the back. They also have their own parking lot just down the street on the opposite side. It can get busy, especially when there are events downtown, but your patience will be well rewarded.

Nice place with great service and good food! A must visit if you are in Albany!

We went there on July 1st and had a very nice experience there.
The outdoor wasn't compelling but it's definitely worth it to go in! : the waitress was nice to us and dedicated, the service quick and the food delicious!

From Philadelphia. Ate here last night at the bar, on a whim. Allie took care of us, and was holding the entire place down with class and a smile. One of the best at the craft I’ve ever seen. Not easy in a rough and tumble place. Immediately upon entering was greeted by two patrons who were blasted, one of which seemed to wanna punch a hole through my head. But I was so hungry it didn’t matter, the food and service were def worth it. And I’m picky! Thanks, Allie.

We had an amazing experience at this cafe! The bar area is dimly lit with a very nice bar atmosphere and the dining area is quiet and well-lit. The bathroom is nice and clean, the waitress was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable and the food was excellent! I especially enjoyed the honey mustard chicken wrap and sweet potato fries.

I have been wanting to try Hill St. for a while and finally made it in. I ordered the French Dip and steak fries. The sandwitch, when delivered was perfect for eating as is. The meat must bath in the au jus, so the bread had already absorbed alot. The sandwich was hearty with a generous amount of beef. This is a great place to unwind wirh a drink and grab some pub fare. The staff was friendly doid a great job.

My girlfriend and I were staying in an AirBnb around the corner on Elm Street and LET ME TELL YOU.....We have been here I think 5 out of the 7 days we stayed. The French Onion soup is to die for. A thick, soft, melted layer of cheese. Lots of flavor in the soup and not sweet like some others I've had. Honestly, the best French Onion we've ever had. Had the pleasure of meeting Carl while he was restocking, who makes the soup, so I had to let him know how good it is. He was super friendly and personable. Speaking of friendly and personable, Daisy was our bartender twice and both times it felt like I've known her for years. She's outgoing & sweet and definitely our favorite. The other times we've visited we haven't been told the names of our server/bartender but they have all been great, service wise. The wings were nice & crisp, not soggy or over sauced at all. The pizza crust was tasty. The burger was good. Sweet potato fries melt in your mouth. I honestly wish we lived closer so we could come back for this soup whenever we wanted. Definitely will be back whenever we're in Albany next.

We visited here exploring the area, and are so glad we did! The food was incredible, the server was amazingly friendly. Such a wonderful atmosphere. For the love of all that is good, if you go here, get the pizza!

Wait staff is very professional, quick, and very friendly. Food was delicious!!

If you're looking for a TO-DIE-FOR Reuben (corned beef) sandwich, sweet potato fries and French Onion Soup before a show at the Egg, go to Hill Street Cafe on Madison. Yum! 😋 I gave it 3 stars for atmosphere because it's kind of dark and a bit outdated inside but it was clean, including the bathroom, and our server was both friendly and efficient.