Places to Eat within Walking Distance to Washington Park

Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner!

This means that soon Washington Park will bloom with events like the annual Albany Tulip Festival, the Capital Pride Parade and Festival, the Washington Park Farmers Market and more. Whether you’re visiting for a festival, event, or just enjoying a day in the park, check out some places to grab a bite within walking distance to Washington Park.

605 Smash

Located directly across Madison Avenue from Washington Park, 605 Smash is the closest stop on this list and the perfect quick bite before or after a day in the park. The casual smash burger spot from the team behind Restaurant 605 keeps it simple with a focused menu of smash burgers, a chicken sandwich and fries. Pop in for lunch on a sunny afternoon or grab dinner to-go!

Stacks Espresso - Lark Street

Just a few minutes' walk from the park, this Lark Street cafe is a community space where great coffee and good company can always be found. Stacks roasts its own beans and offers a rotating selection of drinks, breakfast items and pastries. With a spacious second-floor seating area and a weekend brunch menu, it's a great spot to settle in after a morning at the Tulip Festival or the Farmers Market.

Daily Grind

First opened in 1976, this coffee shop on Lark Street has been roasting their own coffee beans on site for decades. After spending the day in Washington Park, sip on a pick-me-up from the expert coffee makers at the Daily Grind and enjoy a full meal or pastry in their cozy seating area. 

Iron Gate Cafe

Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, start your day at Iron Gate Cafe! Take in a beautiful spring or summer day and eat at their outdoor patio. Or head inside to enjoy the cafe's charming dining rooms situated in a historic home.

Herbie's Burgers

This burger joint's first brick-and-mortar location is just a short walk away from Washington Park. Located on Lark Street, enjoy smash burgers, shakes and more in this retro-style eatery.

Savoy Taproom

Tucked into a historic building on Lark Street, Savoy Taproom is known for its scratch-made food, craft cocktails and hidden back patio. The menu offers gastropub favorites alongside vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Whether you want a casual drink after the park or a full dinner with friends, Savoy is a Lark Street staple worth the stop.

Bar Vegan

After your day in the park, take a walk over to Bar Vegan on Lark Street for dinner and drinks! Bar Vegan offers a wide variety of plant-based foods and tasty cocktails all made in house. Enjoy everything from sushi and edamame potstickers to vegan wings and zucchini fries. Sit back and enjoy live music every weekend under the twinkling lights of this Lark Street favorite.

Umana Yana

Take a trip over to Umana Yana on Washington Ave, serving up a menu of delicious Afro Caribbean and Asian Caribbean menus. "Umana Yana," coined by the Wai Wai Indigenous Amerindians of Guyana means "meeting place for the people." The vision for this eatery is a place for people to come together and share culture, cuisine and craft. 

Dove + Deer

For lunch or dinner, take a walk over to Dove + Deer. This favorite bar and kitchen in Albany's Center Square neighborhood offers delicious pub fare in a cozy historic building. Pair your meal with a glass of wine, beer, or a tasty cocktail.

Rosanna's

Settle in for a dinner of homemade pasta, pizza, or small plates at Rosanna's. This charming Italian restaurant in Center Square lives in a historic home that once operated as a restaurant under Italian immigrants Felix and Rosanna Bongiorno. The new restaurant pays homage to the original owners and offers classic Italian fare with a fresh new twist.

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