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Moliendo Cafe

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Moliendo Cafe, a Latino and women-owned establishment in Albany, welcomes you with warm hospitality and authentic flavors. We offer a delightful dining experience, whether you choose to dine in, take out, or enjoy our convenient delivery and curbside pickup options. Our menu feat...

Moliendo Cafe

Colombian · Albany

4.5 · 707 reviews Google
www.moliendocafeny.com
Yelp 4.5 (82) TripAdvisor 4.9 (8)

About Moliendo Cafe

Moliendo Cafe, a Latino and women-owned establishment in Albany, welcomes you with warm hospitality and authentic flavors. We offer a delightful dining experience, whether you choose to dine in, take out, or enjoy our convenient delivery and curbside pickup options. Our menu features a range of deli...

Moliendo Cafe, a Latino and women-owned establishment in Albany, welcomes you with warm hospitality and authentic flavors. We offer a delightful dining experience, whether you choose to dine in, take out, or enjoy our convenient delivery and curbside pickup options. Our menu features a range of delicious dishes, including local specialties and customer favorites like the lentil soup, chorizo and cheese arepas, and flavorful empanadas. Customers rave about our fresh, generous portions, and the exceptional service provided by our friendly staff. With a focus on quality, Moliendo Cafe provides a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with outdoor seating available.

What Customers Say About Moliendo Cafe

Moliendo Cafe is a well-regarded Colombian restaurant known for its delicious, authentic food and friendly service. Customers rave about the generous portions and the welcoming atmosphere, often feeling like a 'family fiesta'. Some report inconsistencies in food quality and service during busy times.

Popular Dishes

Arroz con Camarones fried plantains guacamole mango juice passion fruit juices beef rib soup lentil soup chorizo and cheese arepa

Best For

Families Groups Tourists Locals Celebrations Casual Brunch

Tip: Visit during lunch for the affordable and delicious lunch specials, available from 11 am to 3 pm.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Brubacher Hall
A 501m

Brubacher Hall

edificio

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Washington Park
A 676m

Washington Park

parque

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Saint Marys Park
A 776m

Saint Marys Park

parque

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First Congregational Church of Albany
Heritage
A 813m

First Congregational Church of Albany

iglesia

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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Heritage
A 845m

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

iglesia

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Explore the area around Moliendo Cafe

Moliendo Cafe is located in Albany, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • First Congregational Church of Albany (A 813m) — church building in Albany, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (A 845m) — church building in Albany, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

  • Washington Park (A 676m) — park in Albany County, New York, United States of America
  • Saint Marys Park (A 776m) — park in Albany County, New York, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Brubacher Hall (A 501m) — building in New York, United States

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Frequently asked questions about Moliendo Cafe

Moliendo Cafe is located at 791 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208, Albany.
Near Moliendo Cafe you can find points of interest such as Brubacher Hall, Washington Park, Saint Marys Park, First Congregational Church of Albany.
Moliendo Cafe offers colombian cuisine.
Moliendo Cafe has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Moliendo Cafe offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Moliendo Cafe based on customer reviews are: Arroz con Camarones, fried plantains, guacamole, mango juice, passion fruit juices.
Moliendo Cafe is ideal for families, groups, tourists, locals, celebrations, casual dining, brunch.
Moliendo Cafe is a well-regarded Colombian restaurant known for its delicious, authentic food and friendly service. Customers rave about the generous portions and the welcoming atmosphere, often feeling like a 'family fiesta'. Some report inconsistencies in food quality and service during busy times.
Visit during lunch for the affordable and delicious lunch specials, available from 11 am to 3 pm.
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Moliendo Cafe Albany Reviews

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Monika Hubbard

Where do I even start! Ugh the food! So much food and soooooo delicious!!! I cant stop eating, im gonna explode! As I am currently eating, let me tell you, dont walk, grab your wallet and run here. The meals are expensive, but the portions are humongous! I ordered the Cazuela de Mariscos. Its pretty mush a seafood soup in cream sauce. The flavor was light but definitely there. I also ordered the ceviche de camarones to go so I can eat tomorrow i cant wait to try it.... it might not make it through the night. My husband ordered the Lengua a la Criolla (beef tongue in creole sauce) goodness me and my stomach. As wifely duties, i must try everything he orders and That was absolutely amazing. The meat cooked to perfection the flavor and aroma made my mouth water. Im definitely coming back here, with or without my husband.

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Mr. Hector

The food was delicious, I ordered the bandeja paisa and was super tasty, the service was really good too and the prices are not bad at all. I would recommend it, I can’t wait to go back!

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Melissa M

This was a really fun place to go with friends and celebrate a birthday. Portions were generous and I left feeling full but not greasy. The beans were more like a delicious stew-very good. Vegetarian friendly. Would visit again.

Timothy Severance
Timothy Severance

Been going here for years, the food and atmosphere are great, they really do care about their quality. I recently had a chance to talk with the owner as well and he is as nice as they come.

Neil Wheaton
Neil Wheaton

I walked in late on a snowy evening and they graciously seated me very close to closing time. I had the Arroz con Camarones and it was excellent. I will be back next time I am in Albany.

Anthony H
Anthony H

As someone who is not Colombian, I really enjoyed this place. The food is delicious, and the service is very friendly. I recommend this restaurant to everyone

Naemarriea Swanson
Naemarriea Swanson

This restaurant was a really nice experience. Food was delicious me and my friends were stuffed. Their lunch special is nothing but delicious dishes to choose from. The server is very kind. Will definitely be visiting again.

PHILLFS
PHILLFS

Good food and good vibes! Open all day for meals uniquely Colombian ! Come for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Colombian style ! I love it !

K. Longstreth
K. Longstreth

Our family had a perfect experience at Moliendo Cafe last night! We were welcomed in, seated, and taken care of beautifully. We had specials 1, 3, and 4, fried plantains with guacamole, and mango and passion fruit juices. The specials came with beef rib soup that was bonkers good! Everything was delicious! We're already talking about returning. Thank you, owner John, our wonderful server, and all who took part in our time there. Gratitude for your generosity of spirit and your outstanding hospitality!

Sarah
Sarah

We are visiting from Australia and came across this place, and really glad we did. The food was fantastic!! Very tasty, fresh and generous portions. We also got a blackberry juice and mango juice, and they were so good! Waitress was very friendly, and helped us pick our meals. Thank you!! We definitely recommend.

Mark Newman
Mark Newman

Muchismas gracias! Thank you so much to the entire staff for helping us to celebrate the 90th birthday of our beloved Blanca. The authentic, delicious food and the kindness of everyone at Moliendo Cafe made it feel like a family fiesta back in Colombia! Simply one of the best dining experiences ever!

Ladagoval
Ladagoval

Excellent Services, food and place. If you love Colombian food this is the right place. Congratulations to the Manager Jhon and the waitress Salome who served us very well. Thanks for your professionalism. Also excellent music. I recommend this restaurant 100%

Amanda Maldonado
Amanda Maldonado

Love this place. I always go on Thursdays because I am obsessed with their lentil soup special. Their chorizo and cheese arepa is amazing, beef empanada is delicious, sangria is on point. Their service is always friendly and welcoming which keeps me coming back. Huge portions, so don't be surprised if you have to take food home when dining there.

D Clark
D Clark

Great new restaurant in Albany, conveniently located on Madison. Parking was easy to find. Our server could not have been more friendly. The food is fresh and well prepared. They also have lunch and dinner specials during the week. We will be back!

Lill Harvey
Lill Harvey

Me and my cousin first time trying their brunch food, I had been there for dinner before, but we both were overwhelmingly happy with the large menu selection and the food was spot on, cooked close to perfection 😊 we were so excited ☺️ and couldn't stop cheering about the experience. Everything was great Along with the prices. You get a adequate amount of food for your money. 🙂 And the food was delicious. We go out to eat quite often, "foodies" actually so we know good food. Even tho it's a small spot we went at a good time where it wasn't crowded. Service was pleasant.👍🏿 Our favorite new spot we both agreed.

Matthew Callaghan
Matthew Callaghan

Decided to try this place for lunch. They have a good array of lunch special for $11.99 from 11 am to 3 pm. We were not disappointed. Carne guisada and grilled steak were delicious. Rice and beans were very favorably as well. Good service as well, will definitely be back.

Zi Poohbear
Zi Poohbear

Pandebonos and buñuelos are nice. The chicken soup is flavorful and almost creamy. Just fyi the daily specials have a lot of beans and the arepas dishes are unseasoned and not sauced (which I'm not used to)

Blanca Ramos
Blanca Ramos

Went here with coworkers for dinner last night. The food was typical Columbian food. I ordered fried pork with fried plantains. It came with an arepa. The service was excellent, atmosphere as well. Prices were pretty decent. If you like Columbian food, check out this spot.

Sherez Renee
Sherez Renee

Authentic Colombian restaurant. We went 2x and the second time they were having an event and we’re a bit packed. So naturally service took a bit and a the quality of the food went down slightly (mainly we felt all of our dishes needed salt). This was not the case the first time we went though. I ordered their special which was steak and a side of beans and sweet plantains. We got natural passion fruit and mango juice. I would def go back. They have great prices and the staff is kind.

Steven Edmister
Steven Edmister

I was really hyped about Moliendo Café because I had heard such great things. I don’t wanna complain about everything but overall we were just not very impressed. The owner greeted us off the start and was excellent, but from there the service went down as our waiter was absent quite a bit and forgot more than one of our orders. The food was pretty good. But not what I had expected from the hype. Good atmosphere tho. Overall I had a good experience. The margaritas are Very good tho! I do look forward to returning as maybe it was an “off day” which is understandable. Very traditional food that can be made gluten free and that’s hard to find. All in all I was happy with Moliendo Café.

Damon Edney
Damon Edney

Good atmosphere, good strong drink specials, good service. 3 stars is because the chicken lunch special came with just 1 piece of chicken. 1 thigh on my dish, one leg on her dish. A $10 lunch special should have more than rice, beans, and 1 piece of chicken. I've been to almost every Spanish spot in the capital district, I've never seen this before!! Always at least a leg and thigh min, or alot of individual pieces.

Jackie E
Jackie E

The stew chicken and stew beef with rice that I ordered was very greasy and had no taste or flavor. The quesadilla were very saggy. I will not be going back there.

Felix Quinones
Felix Quinones

Update (09/27/2020) This restaurant change ownership or the people that cook. The customer service has downgraded the quality exponentially. They have new servers. When we arrived there were no one else, but they were chatting and laughing, took almost 15 minutes to take the order. Then the food... the food is not real Colombian anymore. Please see the pictures of my first review and the update. The food is completely different. Looks like they are adding coloring to the corn dough. I asked for a Calentao, again see the updated pictures. The calentao looks bad and the chicken on the it was rubbery. Again, nothing like the experience we had before. Some of our Colombian friends tell us to confirm how bad it was. Confirmed!

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791 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208

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Highly Rated
4.5/5 stars
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Many Reviews
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Moderate Price
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colombian
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Services

🥞 Breakfast
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in
🚗 Curbside Pickup

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🚗 Curbside Pickup

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11AM-10PM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
707
💰 Price Level
$$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 20 min to 1.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 518-898-9081
🌐 Website
www.moliendocafeny.com
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Amenities

📶 Free WiFi
🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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