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Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,528 Google reviews · Coffee shop · American restaurant

SubscriptionsEspresso roasts in-housefresh pastriescozy atmosphere

Easygoing coffeehouse serving cafe fare, including vegetarian & vegan items, plus baked goods.

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In the Shopper's Plaza, 145 Wolf Rd
Albany, NY 12205

(518) 435-0843

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Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 PM

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What Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

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Espresso 5 mentions

“Despite that very small critique I will absolutely return to try more of their offerings and likely an espresso brownie.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 1,528 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🔥 roasts in-house

“They roast their own coffee still and keep creating delicious sandwiches, wraps and drinks.”

🥐 fresh pastries 6 mentions

“My husband had an americano and the French piggie (croissant with bacon, ham, egg and cheese).”

🛋️ cozy atmosphere 5 mentions

“I love this cozy coffee shop and always visit whenever I am in the Albany area for work.”

What customers say

If you’re old school Javas fans you know the house that Javas started in. Nothing will be better than that but this new location still makes me keep a Javas 😊 smile on my face. High ceilings and wide open with two rooms nestled in the back (similar to the old spot).

★★★★★ — Charlie, 2024-07

My husband and I went on a Thursday morning and there were only a few other people there so it was very quick and friendly service. I had the chunky monkey latte (banana and mocha) and an everything bagel with plain cream cheese.

★★★★☆ — Ashlee, 2024-09

This place is definitely an awesome vibe. Chill music that's not to loud with a very large seating area. There's multiple rooms, and it's easy to find yourself tucked away watching a live stream of a bird in its bird house.

★★★★★ — Robert, 2025-04

This place checks all the boxes for a top notch coffee shop - full service but with a mom and pop vibe (they are NOT a chain), a variety of beans and roasts every day, delicious handmade pastries and sammiches, welcoming ambience inside and on the patio, and a super-friendly staff.

★★★★★ — Vert, 2026-02

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