TIPS FOR TRAVELERS

PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES

  • THE CLOSEST AIRPORT IS ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
    The Studio is about 8 miles from the airport.

  • THE CLOSEST TRAIN STATION IS ALBANY-RENSSELAER (ALB) TRAIN STATION
    The Studio is about 4.5 miles from the train station.

  • COMING FROM NYC AREA
    The Studio is a 2.5 hour drive or train ride via Amtrak (or Metro North sometime this spring!) from Manhattan.

  • LYFT & UBER rideshare is available.

HOTELS CLOSE TO THE SHOP

These are the best rated, basic spots depending on your location preferences.
There are definitely cheaper & pricier options but this is here to get you started.
It ultimately depends on your budget & what kind of experience you’re going for.

  • HAMPTON INN Albany-Western Ave/University Area

  • THE ARGUS HOTEL Washington Park Area

  • WASHINGTON PARK INN Washington Park Area

GOOD FOOD

There’s a pretty big variety of food spots just a short distance from the airport as well as places to order delivery from but these are some of my favorite food & coffee spots in Albany.

  • BITCHIN’ DONUTS V & GF options

  • JA PEQUENO Really good coffee

  • CHEESECAKE MACHISMO Best cheesecake in NY State!

  • WIZARD BURGER V & GF options

  • HERBIE’S BURGERS V & GF options

  • IRON GATE CAFE V & GF options

  • ALBANY ALE & OYSTER GF options

  • SIMONE’S KITCHEN V & GF options

  • LITTLE CITY LUNCHEONETTE V & GF options

  • UNCOMMON GROUNDS Coffee & Bagels. V options (sadly no GF yet)