Why Did This Popular Troy Coffee Shop Close after 38 Years?

There are two coffee shops of the same name in the Capital Region that have been around for decades. One is located on 3rd Street in Troy and the other is on Lark Street in Albany. They aren't just coffee shops, they are gathering places, eateries, and part of the community. One of them has closed forever.

The Two Daily Grind Coffee Shops Have Been Open For Decades

The Daily Grind in Albany opened in 1976 and The Daily Grind in Troy opened its doors in 1984. Brother and sister Lee and Barrye Cohen, respectively, had become partners in 1980. Barrye had always run the Troy location and her brother managed the Albany location.

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The Daily Grind in Troy is Closing

The Daily Grind on 3rd Street in Troy has closed (September 27th) after 38 years. Barrye said that they had some staffing issues and that she was getting older, according to News 10 ABC, so it was time.

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What About The Daily Grind in Albany?

The Daily Grind on Lark Street in Albany will remain open. This location has been open for 46 years and owner Lee Cohen has no plans on closing.

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The Daily Grind Albany is open every day from 7 am until 3 pm. They offer more than coffee. They have an extensive menu of breakfast sandwiches, salads, deli sandwiches, soups, and smoothies. Check out their complete menu by clicking here.

See The Capital Region's 10 Best Cider Donuts 2022 [RANKED]

It is hard to believe that fall 2022 is upon us which means the return of all of our favorite Upstate New York autumn activities. While they are available all year long, indulging in some delicious local cider donuts just may be the most enjoyable and satisfying of those fall activities. While we have a LONG list of great cider donut spots, we once again went to our listeners to determine the best of the best. So Who serves the best cider donuts in the Capital Region? Here are the top 10 for autumn 2022 according to you!