Hill Street Cafe

Cafes in Albany, New York

4.6 (581)

Category	Cafes · Bar & grill
Address	180 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202
Area	Albany, New York
Phone	(518) 462-3544
Google rating	4.6 (581)

Hours

Monday	11:30 am–2 am
Tuesday	11:30 am–2 am
Wednesday	11:30 am–2 am
Thursday	11:30 am–2 am
Friday	11:30 am–2 am
Saturday	12 pm–2 am
Sunday	12 pm–2 am

About Hill Street Cafe

We're a very special neighborhood tavern located within walking distance of the New York State Museum, the Times Union Center, the Albany Convention Center, the Egg, and more. We carry an amazing selection of craft beers and finger lickin' pub food. We also growlers so you can take the beer home with you!

Hill Street Cafe is one of the cafes listed in Albany, New York. The business is registered at 180 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under bar & grill, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

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The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are 11:30 am–2 am. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Hill Street Cafe at (518) 462-3544; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, hillstreetalbany.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 581 reviews, which is a strong result for a cafe in Albany and suggests consistent service.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Mike Jenness a month ago

Visiting from Boston mass the atmosphere is great loved the low key vibe The food was phenomenal. Our cook John made the best food we had in long time highly recommend if your looking for food to visit when he is the cook

Ever & Sara Miranda 2 months ago

Sooo glad we came! Everyone loved their food- including 2 toddlers. BEST French onion soup I’ve ever had- Rueben also home run- hubby is a wings man and devoured his meal. On top of this, such a welcoming and kind staff!! Thank you, wonderful dining experience!!!

D T 2 months ago

Our first time in NY. The food, service & atmosphere were wonderful. Our server was Kendra she was knowledgeable of the menu & very friendly. We had the pizza, Philly cheesesteak & corned beef Reuben sandwich. All was vey good and reasonable priced. Many thanks to Kendra for making these Texans feel welcome! We would definitely recommend going to eat & having a drink here.

Pebbles Slade 6 months ago

This was my first time at this establishment, n lemme tell y'all, my hon n I really enjoyed ourselves! I felt so welcomed! Morgan n the other young lady, that waited on us, was so professional n great hospitality services they both have! I have photos too! Pls get Karaoke going, I'd be very interested, n I have my own playlist! Lol- In addition, I met and continue to keep in touch with a patron n her husband! Lol- The food is a 10+ Great experience!

Jackie Adler 2 years ago

6 of us enjoyed dinner here on Sunday evening before a nearby show. If you have an event in the area, this is a great option for a centrally located restaurant. And they are open Sundays, which was hard to find. Even without a reservation, we managed to get in. However, we were there early; I suspect a table might have been harder to get later on. Service was amazing! Drink refills without asking, servers checking in just the right amount, and overall great customer service. It is a small pub, which means it gets loud. This was fine for us, but if you are looking for a quiet spot to have long conversations, this will not be the place you want. Pub food and pizza seems to be their specialty. Boneless wings were very good; a medium sauce had just enough spice. Mozzarella sticks also good (great marinara!) and a decent amount of them too. The pizza was delicious! I snuck a piece of my hubby's pepperoni pizza and loved it! Homemade sauce, great crust, and a nice balance of sauce to cheese. Sandwiches we ordered were good, just not outstanding. If I go back before another show, I would honestly order some more apps and pizza (I was thinking about getting chicken tenders, but didn't. Bet

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hill Street Cafe located?

Hill Street Cafe is at 180 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202, in Albany, New York. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Hill Street Cafe?

Hill Street Cafe is listed as a cafe and is also tagged on Google as bar & grill.

What are the hours of Hill Street Cafe?

Published hours are Monday: 11:30 am–2 am; Tuesday: 11:30 am–2 am; Wednesday: 11:30 am–2 am; Thursday: 11:30 am–2 am; Friday: 11:30 am–2 am; Saturday: 12 pm–2 am; Sunday: 12 pm–2 am. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Hill Street Cafe open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 12 pm–2 am.

What is the phone number of Hill Street Cafe?

You can call Hill Street Cafe at (518) 462-3544.

How is Hill Street Cafe rated on Google?

Hill Street Cafe has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 581 reviews.

Does Hill Street Cafe have a website?

Yes, the website of Hill Street Cafe is hillstreetalbany.com (linked on this page).