Guidebook for Albany
Food Scene
There are tons of restaurants nearby -- this is our favorite for curries, biryani's and anything else on the menu -- and the owner really cares!
11 locals recommend
Aangan
856 San Pablo AveThere are tons of restaurants nearby -- this is our favorite for curries, biryani's and anything else on the menu -- and the owner really cares!
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StFantastic pizza with a great cornmeal crust!
Fonda
1501 Solano AveGreat Pan-Latin Tapas.
Cheap, fast, tasty Mexican! Chile verde or carnitas are our favorites. We grab burittos and buy a bag of chips, salsa & Sierra Nevada at the grocery store and enjoy at home on our patio.
47 locals recommend
Gordo Taquería
1423 Solano AveCheap, fast, tasty Mexican! Chile verde or carnitas are our favorites. We grab burittos and buy a bag of chips, salsa & Sierra Nevada at the grocery store and enjoy at home on our patio.
Bua Luang Thai Cuisine
1166 Solano AveGreat Thai food. Nice space.
Troy Greek Cuisine
1843 Solano AvenueCasual Greek for great falafel wraps.
Solano Cellars
1580 Solano AveGreat wine shop
As You Wish Frozen Yogurt - Albany, CA
1205 Solano AveFrozen yogurt treat with lots of toppings.
The Xocolate Bar
1709 Solano AveChocoholics welcome.
Picante
1328 Sixth StPatio, margaritas, our favorite place for poblano chile empanadas.
Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery
1116 Solano AveTasty Cashew Milk based "ice cream".
Boss
1187 Solano AveSam's Log Cabin
945 San Pablo AveGreat breakfast place.
Bowl'd Korean Rice Bar
1479 Solano AveCafe Eugene
1175 Solano AveRenee's Place
1477 Solano AveKirin Restaurant
1767 Solano AveHopkins Street Bakery
1584 Hopkins StAcme Bread
1601 San Pablo AveCasa Latina Bakery
1805 San Pablo AveMexican bakery.
Essentials
If you don't want to go to one of the larger grocery stores, this semi-outdoor market has a wonderful selection of fruits, vegetables and more.
213 locals recommend
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StIf you don't want to go to one of the larger grocery stores, this semi-outdoor market has a wonderful selection of fruits, vegetables and more.
Great for basics. We walk up to TJ's which is in the El Cerrito Plaza along with another large grocery store called Lucky.
219 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaGreat for basics. We walk up to TJ's which is in the El Cerrito Plaza along with another large grocery store called Lucky.
Lucky
1750 Fulton StLarge chain grocery store
Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine StClosest Peet's but there are a couple others as well
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlLarge grocery store focusing on Asian products and groceries. Located in the Asian-focused mall.
36 locals recommend
99 Ranch Market
3288 Pierce StreetLarge grocery store focusing on Asian products and groceries. Located in the Asian-focused mall.
United States Postal Service
1191 Solano Ave
CVS
2655 Telegraph AveEverything Else
Albany Hill Mini Mart
800 San Pablo AveClosest gas station
Nice local coffee shop. There are also a couple Peet's & Starbucks close by.
26 locals recommend
Royal Ground Coffee
2216 Polk StNice local coffee shop. There are also a couple Peet's & Starbucks close by.
Order some food & bev (pizza, aps, salads, etc.), sit down in a comfy chair/couch and table and and watch a newly released movie!
58 locals recommend
Rialto Cinemas Cerrito
10070 San Pablo AveOrder some food & bev (pizza, aps, salads, etc.), sit down in a comfy chair/couch and table and and watch a newly released movie!
Shopping
See's Candies
160 El Cerrito PlazaFamous Bay Area --- and delicious - chocolate.
Cool little gift store that buys directly from Mexican crafts people and artistic groups.
Casa Oaxaca
1286 Solano AveCool little gift store that buys directly from Mexican crafts people and artistic groups.
Target
1057 Eastshore HwyCostco Wholesale
450 10th StApple 4th Street
1823 Fourth StThe North Face Outlet
1238 Fifth StDrinks & Nightlife
Pub
1492 Solano AveYep - Pub!
Ale Tales
1137 Solano AveGreat fresh local craft beer to go. Unique shop.
Albany Taproom
745 San Pablo AveAnd grab a burger from Grazzy next door.
Entertainment & Activities
All In One Fitness
614 San Pablo AveLocal gym
This movie theater offers new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.
24 locals recommend
Landmark's Albany Twin
1115 Solano AveThis movie theater offers new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.
Sightseeing
Live horse racing if you want to check it out. Often Sundays are Dollar Days!
34 locals recommend
Golden Gate Fields
1100 Eastshore HwyLive horse racing if you want to check it out. Often Sundays are Dollar Days!