Grind Brew - Rensselaer

I know travelling by train, possibilties for food are very limited and this station is the only one where you could get some, but please AVOID this at all costs if possible. My experience here was really bad I was on a long journey from Chicago to Boston, wanted to experience this journey by train. Amtrak Cafe car did not have many options for me and I was very underprepared for how long this journey is. So, I was looking at food options near Albany Amtrak station but with the limited stop time I had getting some food in the station was the only possibility. I should have brought some chips or cookies but instead opted for a coffee and 2 Sandwiches from the HOT menu hoping it would be atleast a bit better than Amtrak Cafe but I would take cafe food anyday over this. The coffee was warm and the sandwiches were cold along with the meat and everything like tomotes and lettuce cost more(mention that extra price in menu) please be aware of this. So, I was charged 30 bucks for 2 cold sandwiches and a stale coffee. A long train ride with very limited options for food and holding on to hope that I would get some good food after a long time made this experience very bad. Please be prepared unlike me and if not get some chips or cookies.

Very slow service, ordered a bacon egg and cheese and waited over 45 minutes for it with multiple reminders and never got it before I had to get back on the train.

Got a cute toasted everything bagel w/ cream cheese to go HIGHKEY A SLAY very sweet customer service filled my stomach organized and tidy place

They work fastEdit: -1 ?, the bisque was thin and the coffee was not good

Stopped in to order food while my train was switching engines. I ordered two angus beef cheese burger combo meals, which were actually quite tasty. I was expecting fries with the combo meal. Instead I received potato salad. I don't normally eat store bought potato salad because its usually inedible. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the potato salad was almost as good as Mom's! Service was very quick and I was back on the train with time to spare. I will stop by again the next time I'm traveling on Amtrak through Albany Rensselaer!