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About G&T CAFE

G&T CAFE is a top-rated Caribbean restaurant in Albany, NY, where bold island flavors, fresh ingredients, and warm hospitality come together for a memorable dining experience.

Known for serving satisfying Lunch and Dinner in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, G&T CAFE has earned a 4.80-star rating from 54 reviews for its flavorful dishes, friendly service, and inviting setting.

Whether you’re stopping in for a solo meal or gathering with friends and family, this Albany, NY Caribbean restaurant delivers the comforting taste of the islands with every plate. Guests also appreciate the wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance, making the experience convenient and inclusive for more diners.

For those searching for the best Caribbean restaurant in Albany, NY, G&T CAFE offers a delicious escape with authentic-inspired flavors, consistent quality, and a neighborhood feel that keeps guests coming back.

To experience a highly rated Caribbean restaurant in Albany, NY for Lunch, Dinner, or Solo dining, visit G&T CAFE and enjoy island-inspired food served with care.

★★★★★ 4.80 rating (54 reviews)
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

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Kiara Kelly

Kiara Kelly

2 months ago

I absolutely love this place! I got oxtails with rasta pasta & lemonade I can't show a picture because I cleaned the bone, bowl & cleared my lemonade before even thinking of a picture 🤣 I got a generous amount of oxtails to go with my rasta pasta including the fact that the flavoring is very good. My new favorite place & their customer service is amazing!

Ms Dom

Ms Dom

5 months ago

Overdue Review. This place is valid! No BS. I been rocking with them for over a year now and they are finally open on a consistent basis. Food A1! Good lunch specials and best priced in the area! I've tried the Curry, Jerk, Salmon, Rice and Peas, Cabbage and the lil noodles they be having. All smack! And it's way more options. Crazy good. And no I don't know them personally just really good customer service to where I feel like it. They always smiling 🙂 This review is real. Hurry up and buy!

Chelsea Flynn

Chelsea Flynn

year ago

Amazing! Got the goat curry with potatoes, rice, cabbage, and beans and it’s simply phenomenal. The meat is so incredibly tender and flavorful and the rice was cooked to perfection. The portion is huge and easily serves two or 1 with leftovers. I was so impressed with the amount of meat you get for a $16 price. I will absolutely be coming back and I highly recommended giving this place a try. The spices were perfectly balanced without being too spicy and the rice and beans were some of the best I’ve ever had. The cabbage will melt in your mouth. AMAZING for food court food. So so so good if you’re in the mall and need a flavorful bite.

Kevin person KP

Kevin person KP

3 months ago

This is one of the best Caribbean Guyanese Trinidadian Indian restaurants. They have very tasty, wonderful food and the people who work they are very polite, very open-minded. The treat , every customer with very good smile which make customer feel very comfortable and they are very informative and gave advice and took a time to answer all the questions and prepared very nice food for me which I really like it, to see a Caribbean restaurant in a mall which was very quite surprised but This is one of the best restaurant so far. I have visited. They have really very nice food and amazing people. Very respectful people. It is very safe to visit and they have plenty of parking. They have all the amenities you need definitely recommended to everybody.

Forrest Williams

Forrest Williams

7 months ago

Mind-blowingly good for a restaurant at a mall food court. I foresee this place eventually outgrowing its location and starting a stand alone spot. Highly recommend the oxtails with rice and beans. Curry and jerk chicken was also very good.

Simply Zakkai

Simply Zakkai

10 months ago

Listen up, everyone! I’ve stumbled upon a hidden gem, and this time, it’s tucked away in the Colonie Center mall food court. G&T Cafe, a low-key spot specializing in Caribbean cuisine, grabbed my attention the moment I saw it. The menu was so intriguing that it was almost impossible to choose just one dish. I decided on the jerk chicken over rice with seasoned steamed cabbage. To say the flavor was incredible would be an understatement. The chicken was cooked to perfection—tender and succulent. The rice was moist, and the cabbage had a satisfying bite. Every element on the plate was a true delight. The customer service was also fantastic. The cashier enthusiastically recommended the curry, and the cook shared his personal input, which ultimately convinced me to try the jerk chicken. Their friendly suggestions made the ordering experience all the better. The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a mall food court, but it was clean and well-kept. They had a variety of dishes on display, which was a nice touch. No complaints here. Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Overall: 5🌟's If you're ever at the mall, I highly recommend checking this place out. Thank you for reading, where every bite tells the story!

Maqs

Maqs

month ago

Had an amazing meal at this Guyanese spot near Colonie Center in Albany! The jerk chicken was full of flavor, perfectly spicy, and cooked so well. The beans and rice were also delicious and matched perfectly with the chicken. I really love spicy food, and this place gave me exactly the kind of tasty, satisfying meal I was craving today. The food felt fresh, authentic, and comforting. Definitely one of the best spots I’ve tried around Albany. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys flavorful Caribbean/Guyanese food! 🔥🍗

Melanie Groah

Melanie Groah

4 weeks ago

This was our second time ordering lunch from G&T. I ordered the oxtail, cabbage and rice with beans dish and my husband the chicken dish. Both were over the top delicious! Best chicken dish he’s had and one of my favorite oxtail dishes in recent years. They also make fresh lemonade which was so refreshing! Better than most I’ve had. Do yourself a favor and try their food, you will not be disappointed.

C C

C C

4 months ago

What a find! My husband and I stopped in on at this stall which is inside the Colonie Center mall food country on Saturday. We both ordered the two piece jerk chicken with cabbage and rice. We were blown by how delicious and tender the chicken was. It was well spiced and so flavorful, I couldn’t stop eating it! We asked for the hot sauce, which is a very hot scotch bonnet sauce but also bright and delicious. We also ordered the oxtail with rice, which is very tender and yummy. This place is a hidden gem, and everyone working there was really friendly.

Radesh Singh RS

Radesh Singh RS

3 months ago

I was shocked to see this restaurant, especially Caribbean restaurant inside the mall which is very quite surprising but after I eat the food, I recommend this restaurant to everyone. This is very nice and tasty. They have Guyanese Trinidadian and Indian food. You must try all those it is very safe for the family also everybody can come and sit together and enjoy. It’s a very beautiful location and the taste also very nice and people who are clear, especially the people who work in this restaurant they are very friendly and very respectful and talk to me very nice which I really like it. This is the one of the best place. This is the one of the best restaurant among the other restaurant in this mall highly recommended to everybody.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Service options

  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

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We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

131 Colonie Center, Albany, NY 12205, United States

Reservations

+1 518-334-2403

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 11 AM-7 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-7 PM
Thursday 11 AM-7 PM
Friday 11 AM-7 PM
Saturday 11 AM-7 PM
Sunday 12-6 PM
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