The 10 best coffee shops in Saratoga Springs

Two of the coffee shops in Saratoga Springs roast their own beans in town: Uncommon Grounds, on Broadway since 1992, and Kru Coffee, which started in 2015 and roasts at the company’s Marion Avenue cafe. Around them is a mix of bakeries with serious espresso bars, a brewery’s daytime cafe and a weekend-only coffee bar that opened on Henry Street at the end of August 2026. Plan your day around the clock, because most of these shops close by mid-afternoon.

This list is for locals looking for a new morning stop and visitors who want something better than the hotel lobby pot. Eight of the ten have Saratoga Springs addresses, and two are in the Village of Ballston Spa. The Scene Coffee & Cocktails, coming to the former Wheatfields space at 440 Broadway, had not opened as of Oct. 7, as we noted in our story on The Scene.

How we chose

We looked for independent shops where coffee is a main reason to go, with a steady local reputation, local press coverage and real staying power. Each one was confirmed open as of early October 2026 from the shop’s own website, ordering page or 2026 local press, and prices and hours come from those sources. National chains and franchises were left off. The list is unranked and in alphabetical order, and no shop paid to be included.

Hours, prices and dates below come from each business or official source and change without notice. Call ahead if you are making a special trip.

Afternoon Table

Weekend mornings only, Afternoon Table sets up a coffee bar inside Osteria Danny on Henry Street. Owner Julia McCabe opened the cafe at the end of August 2026 with a short menu: lattes, cortados, matcha, espresso tonic and a coconut water Americano, plus an egg sandwich on a Bakery Suzanne milk bun. Jars of latte butter and jam line the shelf for taking home. No reservation is needed, so walk in.

Hours: Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–1 p.m., per Afternoon Table; Osteria Danny’s site lists Fri–Sun 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Check current hours before you go.

Address: 26 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• Saratoga Living reported the opening on September 3, 2026.
• Drinks can be finished with latte butter, date syrup or cold foam.
• Shelf goods such as latte butter, oats and chia, truffles and jam are made without refined sugar, gums or fillers.
• The food menu also lists a yogurt bowl with house-made granola and a seasonal snack plate.

More details are in our directory listing.

Bread Basket Bakery

Profits from every sale at Bread Basket Bakery go to local organizations, including the Business for Good Foundation, so a morning latte here doubles as a donation. The Spring Street bakery dates to 1982, and the coffee bar pours lattes ($5.50 for 12 ounces), an 8-ounce cortado ($4) and flavor shots such as lavender and spiced brown sugar. Choose a pastry from the case and arrive early: the bakery closes at 3 p.m.

Hours: Tue–Sun 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Mon

Address: 65 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• Ed and Lisa Mitzen, co-founders of the Business for Good Foundation, bought the bakery in 2020 and kept the original recipes.
• A 12-ounce hot coffee costs $3, and oat or almond milk adds 75 cents.
• Sandwiches carry local names such as The Hathorn, The Yaddo and The Congress Park.
• The bakery is closed Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More details are in our directory listing.

Broadway Coffee Co.

Seasonal lattes are the reason to stop at Broadway Coffee Co., a locally owned espresso bar at 493 Broadway, the address where The Broadway Grind opened in 2022. The specials menu on the shop’s website lists drinks such as the Tokyo Fog, made with earl grey, matcha and honey cold foam. Matcha fans get ceremonial-grade powder and local milk. Friday and Saturday hours run to 7 p.m., handy for a coffee before dinner downtown.

Hours: Tue–Thu 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Mon. Check current hours before you go.

Address: 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• The shop uses ceremonial-grade matcha and local milk, according to the menu page.
• Drink specials rotate with the seasons and holidays.
• Broadway Coffee Co. caters events and runs a mobile espresso cart.
• The shop hosts community gatherings, including a prenatal class series with a local parenting group.

More details are in our directory listing.

Coffee Planet

Outside the city, in the village of Ballston Spa, Coffee Planet holds the corner of Milton and Malta avenues and is known for signature coffee drinks and sandwiches. The shop marked 20 years in January 2023. Owner Kim Tribley, once the previous owner’s sales rep, bought the business in 2018 and in early 2026 also took over a deli nearby. No website posts hours, so call before driving over.

Hours: Check current hours before you go.

Address: 100 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Why they made the list

• WNYT reported in January 2023 that Coffee Planet was celebrating 20 years in downtown Ballston Spa.
• Kim Tribley bought the business in 2018 after working with the previous owner as a sales rep.
• Saratoga TODAY reported on February 19, 2026, that Tribley had also taken over a Front Street deli in the village.

More details are in our directory listing.

Iron Roost

Waffles share billing with the espresso bar at Iron Roost, a 45-seat restaurant on Front Street in the village of Ballston Spa. The Purple Haze Latte ($6.75) blends espresso, lavender and vanilla, and 12-ounce bags of Roost-exclusive roasts ($14.49) go home whole bean or ground. NYup.com ranked Iron Roost No. 7 among Upstate New York coffee shops in January 2026. Join the online table waitlist before you head over.

Hours: Tue–Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon

Address: 36 Front St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Why they made the list

• Linnaea DiNallo opened Iron Roost in 2012.
• Specialty coffees such as the Cinnamon Bun and Samoa cost $4.50, and cold brew is $4.
• NYup.com ranked Iron Roost No. 7 of 20 Upstate New York coffee shops on January 15, 2026, the highest spot for any Saratoga County shop.
• Pickup and delivery orders go through the cafe’s online ordering site.

More details are in our directory listing.

Kaffee House

Homemade apple strudel ($7.99) and a gluten-free German cheesecake give Kaffee House a European accent on West Avenue, where the family-owned shop pairs pastries with espresso drinks. A medium drip coffee costs $2.69, and a medium latte is $5.39. Short on time? Order on the shop’s website and pick up at the drive-thru. Plan on a weekday or Saturday visit, since the shop is closed Sundays.

Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Sun

Address: 120 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• Kaffee House sits on the West Side at 120 West Avenue and has a drive-thru.
• The shop has a fireplace inside, according to Discover Saratoga.
• The menu says the German cheesecake is made with farm-fresh milk from a Schuylerville dairy.
• Lunch runs to a bratwurst with sauerkraut and honey mustard ($13.99) and the Reubenator ($15.99).

More details are in our directory listing.

Kru Coffee

Roasting happens on site at Kru Coffee, whose Marion Avenue cafe near Northway Exit 15 is the company flagship. Kristi Brock and her brother, roaster Ryan Miller, started the family business in 2015, and Kru now also runs cafes in Glens Falls and Burlington, Vermont. Bean buyers can look for the Finite Series, rare lots Kru suggests drinking without milk or sugar. The counter opens at 7 a.m. daily and closes at 3 p.m.

Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Address: 46 Marion Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• Kru describes the Saratoga Springs shop as the company’s flagship cafe and roasting location.
• All Kru coffee is Fair Trade, Direct Trade or Rainforest Alliance Certified, according to the company.
• Co-founder Ryan Miller has worked on cold brew extraction since 2015, and the method is sold under the Brubender name.
• Whole-bean bags such as Espresso Vivace sell for $19.50 on the Kru website.

More details are in our directory listing.

Mrs. London’s

Mrs. London’s pairs French pastry with an espresso menu at the Broadway bakery a pastry chef and his apprentice opened in 1977 after leaving Greenwich Village. Order an espresso drink with the tiramisu, built on espresso-soaked sponge cake and coffee mascarpone cream, or try a coffee macaron. NYup.com placed the bakery at No. 14 among Upstate New York coffee shops in January 2026. Doors stay open until 6 p.m. every day. Our Mrs. London’s listing has the details.

Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Address: 464 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• Mr. and Mrs. London left Greenwich Village and opened the bakery in Saratoga Springs in 1977.
• NYup.com ranked Mrs. London’s No. 14 on a list of the 20 best coffee shops in Upstate New York published January 15, 2026.
• The drink list covers espresso drinks, hot drinks, teas, bottled beer and wine by the glass.
• Lunch brings croques on pain de mie, paninis on ciabatta and seasonal quiche.

More details are in our directory listing.

Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Bagels

A Probat roaster works in plain view at Uncommon Grounds, and every bean poured at the Broadway cafe is roasted there in 20-pound batches. The shop opened in 1992 as Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Tea; today the in-house bakery turns out 14 kinds of bagels daily, from rosemary olive to cheddar-parm. Doors open at 6 a.m. on weekdays and close at 9 p.m. nightly. Staying a while? Coffee for here comes with one free refill.

Hours: Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat–Sun 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Address: 402 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• The company calls the 402 Broadway cafe the flagship of the Uncommon Grounds locations.
• NYup.com ranked Uncommon Grounds No. 17 on a list of the 20 best coffee shops in Upstate New York published January 15, 2026.
• The menu runs from bagel sandwiches such as the Lumberjack to salads, daily soups, house-made scones and biscotti.
• Work by local artists rotates on the cafe walls.

More details are in our directory listing.

Walt Cafe

Pour-over, French press and nitro cold brew all make the coffee list at Walt Cafe, the daytime counter inside Walt & Whitman in the Old Saratogian Building on Lake Avenue. A small pour-over is $4. Add a Walt Tart ($7, rotating flavors) or an order of beignets ($4.50). Guests order at the counter and seat themselves, and the building has four separate dining areas. Skip Tuesdays, when the cafe is closed.

Hours: Wed–Mon 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tue (the cafe menu page lists Wed–Sun, so call ahead on Mondays)

Address: 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Why they made the list

• Walt & Whitman, a family-owned brewery, coffeehouse and beer hall, was founded in 2019.
• The Wacky Walt English muffin sandwich ($12) stacks egg, cheddar, maple bacon, sausage and hash brown.
• A small drip coffee costs $3, and a cortado is $4.
• The same building runs a taproom that pours house beer with Detroit-style pizza.

More details are in our directory listing.

Also worth knowing

Sweet Mimi’s Cafe & Bakery on Phila Street placed No. 8 in NYup.com’s January 2026 Upstate coffee-shop ranking, though breakfast and cakes are the main draw there. See the listing.

Bear’s Cup Bakehouse, a family-owned bakehouse known for bagels made from scratch, runs a shop at 543 Broadway open Tuesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. See the listing.

Frequently asked questions

Which Saratoga coffee shops roast their own beans?

Uncommon Grounds roasts all of the coffee served at 402 Broadway on a Probat roaster in 20-pound batches, and Kru Coffee roasts at the Marion Avenue cafe. Both sell bagged coffee on their websites.

Are any Saratoga Springs coffee shops open in the evening?

Uncommon Grounds on Broadway stays open until 9 p.m. every day, Broadway Coffee Co. lists a 7 p.m. close on Fridays and Saturdays on the shop’s website, and Mrs. London’s closes at 6 p.m. daily. Most of the other shops on this list close by mid-afternoon.

Is there a drive-thru coffee shop in Saratoga Springs that isn’t a chain?

Kaffee House at 120 West Avenue has a drive-thru, and orders placed on the shop’s website can be picked up there. Kaffee House is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday until 2 p.m.

Last checked October 7, 2026. See a place we missed or a detail that has changed? Send us a correction.