MochaBlend Cafe

Hidden gem on Rt. 7 (Hoosick St.) in Troy, NY.
Coffee is above average and the food is very good.
Wait times are usually not too bad, and always worth it.
Mocha Blend always has fresh, healthy options.
Definitely one of my favorite coffee spots.
If you’re going to Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts on Hoosick Street instead of this place, you’re out of your mind.

I decided to try this place out earlier today since I had been working relatively close by. They have a variety of different breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Since I was short on time I asked if I could just have egg, bacon, greens, and tomato on a panini. The girl who took my order was very nice. As they were preparing my sandwich, another older lady who seemed to be in charge called me over and told me that all Paninis are put in their sandwich press and that it would wilt the Greens. I’ve been cooking for about 18 years and was aware of that and told her no big deal, I’d prefer it to be pressed anyway. She seemed upset by my response. My food came up shortly after and I walked back over to work and opened it up. My sandwich was covered in some sort of chipotle aioli. Normally I would have just eaten it but since I absolutely loathe mayo, I walked it back over and politely said that I didn’t ask for any sauce. The older lady scoffed and said they would have to make it over. I said no problem. As the younger girl was making it this time the lady in charge walked over and was trying to speak under her breath about my order. She was very crass and condescending in her tone and told the girl to not even waste her time putting it on the press this time. I had heard almost everything she said. Being that I didn’t want to be rude or cause a scene I just politely waited to get the new sandwich, knowing I would never eat here again or recommend anyone I know to give them business. I took the food back to work and ate it. It was OK but the bread was very heavy and had an overpowering sensation since it wasn’t pressed. I was pretty disappointed overall. The first sandwich looked much more appetizing besides the aioli. All in all the baked goods and food in general looked good from what I could see when it’s actually made correctly and with care, but in no way is the food nearly good enough to give business to a lady who treats her customers the way she did. Do yourselves a favor and get a sandwich anywhere else.

Hands down, this place has the yummiest hot chocolate in the area. So creamy, not watery, rich chocolatey goodness. I also love that they do breakfast sandwiches all day, and they have croissants as an option (not just bagels & hardrolls). This place is really cute, clean, and mellow. Too bad the location is a little out of the way. It should be in downtown Troy. But– way worth the trip up Hoosick St.

Very good café latte. Nice décor and clean. But what really sets this place apart is their stellar service. Pleasant. Friendly. Helpful. I spent less that $ 5 but left with a smile.

Pretty neat place and some great coffee flavors. Love the menu offerings. Nice and calm place to enjoy your morning

I love coffee. I just happened to notice this place the other day. they have the best coffee I have ever had! Wow. My new favorite coffee joint :)

Cute little spot. The staff is really friendly, barista Girl took her time to make sure she made my coffee just right! I like it a very specific way and she made it perfect. It’s very relaxing and comfortable, a few ppl there working on their laptops or studying.

I stopped in for a quick lunch. I ordered the Heartland Turkey Panini and it was amazing. I would say that this place is definitely going to be a regular stop for me. The staff is very friendly and were a joy to talk to. Highly recommend stopping in for a quick coffee and sandwich.

They have the best pumpkin spice latte in the area. And all the breakfast croissants are simple and delicious.

Pumpkin spice latte was my first drink from here and I throughly enjoyed it. It was sweeter than others that I have had but it’s an easy fix. Glad I live near it!

I’ve been reluctant to try this place because of their limited menu but I’m glad I finally did. This is defiantly more of a coffee place then anything, although I did not get coffee. We ordered takeout from here. I got the Heartland Turkey panini without bacon. It was amazing. Although the garlic was a little overwhelming after a while, it was still really good. Their bread was perfect, and the turkey was amazing and hot. I will be returning to eat in, get some coffee and maybe try another sandwich.
My boyfriend got a different sandwich and he didn’t say much, meaning it was good. Our sandwiches came with chips. He also said it was really nice inside. Takeout was a wait of good 10 — 15 minutes, so you know their sandwiches are made to order.

I love the paninis here! The atmosphere is really nice and the coffee is good. Try their smoothies but don’t ask for soda– they don’t have any. You can also get their paninis to go– just note their hours… Might want to make it a lunch date.

It is a really cute local brunch place. Coffee mug is huge and egg panini is not bad. But the panini bread is kind of hard to chew.
GIve three and half stars overall. Might stop again.

Great little place! Check it out on your way to vt!

I’ve been going to Mochablend ever since I began my bachelor’s degree work at SUNY Albany in 2009; I used to come up on Saturdays, order a coffee or seven and use the free wifi to get away from the television and complete my studies. Back then, the business was owned by two men (one named Glen) and Mochablend was a tightly run ship; attentive service, good coffee, and absolutely phenomenal breakfast sandwiches and local pastry. High prices and weird music were no big deal, because the rest of the experience was completely worth it.
More recently, ownership seems to have changed, and the this café has wobbled slightly off its old foundation of quality. Everything is still OK, but the elements that made it special (local musicians, local art, great service, extended hours) have all been eliminated. It’s still better than anything in Brunswick (where this business actually resides) but it’s not what it used to be. Worse, as businesses located in the small plaza where they reside have died or relocated in the past year or so, it’s hard for me to imagine them hanging on.
Mochablend might be a nice memory for me, but recent history suggests the present is only a shadow of their previous high standards.

Staff there are super nice, but the food is slightly overpriced and they don’t have free coffee refills, which is also disappointing.

This is an odd little indy coffee shop tucked in a strip mall with a vibe sort of as if your beloved, slightly eccentric Aunt who worked for the DMV and spent her weekends at quilting bees suddenly decided she wanted to open a café. It’s totally sincere, pridefully maintained, relaxed and comfortable, but will never be mistaken for hipster heaven.
The coffee was decent but nothing special, and the staff didn’t seem to know a lot about the roast; so, not a destination for coffee mavens. That said, better than the alternatives in the immediate area and they give you a nice cup on some nice real china.
What really impressed me, though was, the breakfast sandwich I got, which was carefully prepared (it took a while, but it was worth it) and served on a delicious round croissant that was grilled in a sandwich press. I haven’t had a breakfast sandwich this good at a coffee place in eons. I’m now curious to come back and try some of the others.
I found the Christian Contemporary radio station they were playing by way of a dining soundtrack a little annoying. It’s not the incongruity of the religious message while I’m guffawing at the personal ads in the Metro — every station’s entitled to advertise whatever snake oil they’re selling — it’s just boring, dreadful music that does not sit well with a morning vibe. If you want music with a message, make your own mix and get the entertainment, or at least, relaxation level up a bit.
That bit of curmudgeonly niggling aside, I had a pleasant experience and have to bump the place up to four stars for being so darn huggable overall. Hard to say that about your average Dunky’s or Bux.

ahh just tired the omelet panini I got it with bacon, red peppers, and swiss cheese which comes on their delicious bread. it was crunch on the outside and full of bacon, and egg and red peppers, it was exactly what I needed. I would absolutely recommend this as the spot to get a real breakfast sandwich in the area. I was also really grateful that even though my coupon expired last month cause I clearly can’t pay attention they still took it so I got a free mini coffee… and boy did I need it.

This place certainly gets an A for effort.
There were hits. There were misses. Expectations were high, and that is always a dangerous place to start off.
First, the location stinks (for me, that is). Unless we join the temple out on Hoosick, it’s unlikely I’ll return in the near future. Plus strip malls just generally give me the willies.
Second, their cappuccino. Big points for only coming in one size. Big points for the heated cup. I am an idiot for not reading the menu, because it clearly states it comes dusted with cocoa, so I can’t blame the café for my lapse. The flavor was good, a nice balance between milk and espresso. The espresso flavor wasn’t as deep and rich as it is at Peet’s and the foam was full of big bubbles. Solid effort and among the best cappuccinos I have had locally.
Third, their espresso. Sadly disappointing, given the cap. It had a crema, but it was thin and dissipated rapidly. The drink was also on the thin and bitter side as well. Oh, and to top it off, there were grounds in the bottom of the cup. Sloppy work.
Fourth, the food. Sandwiches. Very good sandwiches. Good bread. Crunchy exterior, with an interior perfect for sopping up all the good oily bits from all kinds of pestos. My wife loved hers, although I thought the prosciutto was thick and nasty. But my grilled veggie sandwich was perfect. Also, the best deal of the day was an egg and cheese croissant for $ 3.75. The kiddo LOVED it. Ah, to be young and have good arteries.
So, everyone loved their sandwiches. The cap was good. I’ll write off the espresso as a fluke. The iced tea was over-​extracted. The place looked very nice for being in a strip mall.
But the people really put it over. The main guy in charge was very helpful, and wanted to make sure we had a good experience. I even saw him pick up a straw wrapper from the floor. There was obviously a lot of pride in this place.
Baked goods looked delicious. It is a good sign they don’t try to carry a wide variety, so that what they have stays fresh. But we were so full, there was no room for any red velvet cake. Plus, the doctor wouldn’t have liked that one little bit.

I recently stopped at the MochaBlend Café, which is owned by two local guys, who’ve done a great job bringing a very nice coffeehouse to Brunswick and filling the void in the area. I used to work at a busy restaurant on Hoosick Road and at the time, I wish there was a place nearby I could go for great coffee. The location of MochaBlend is tucked way in the back of the Brunswick Plaza, close to the McChesney Avenue access point. The place has two entrances (front door and back door) with ample parking.
As I was entering the café, a pizza delivery guy followed me in and dropped off some pizzas for the young staff (baristas) on duty, who seem pretty thrilled. My former boss up the road never let any workers order pizza delivery, but I did leave during my breaks. Pizza is good and got me through school. Speaking of pizza delivery, I do recall that one of the owners used be a pizza delivery guy too, way back in the day, but his job was way tougher (made the news). I will not elaborate any further off topic.
Anyway, the café atmosphere inside is relaxed with community artwork on the walls, large flatscreen TV, very comfortable seating, free Road Runner WiFi access, and a private meeting/​community room (for rent). At times, there’s also live entertainment inside the café. There’s also patio seating outside. They have a good menu which offers hot & cold coffee drinks, espresso drinks, lattes, tea drinks, cold bottled drinks, as well as smoothies, frappes, pastries, desserts, and paninis. Egg & cheese breakfast sandwiches (with choice of ham, bacon, or sausage) on a locally-​baked croissant or on a fresh-​baked panini are also served.
I ordered a large Iced Caffe Americano and a Roma Turkey Panini (with chips & pickle), so I could eat it outside. My iced drink was ready quickly and the panini took 10 minutes to be ready. The staff was really enjoying their pizza in the back while my panini was under the hot press, not all the way down, so the sandwich would not be squashed.
The Iced Caffe Americano was refreshing and great, but I had to drink it very quickly since it was very hot outside and the drink had more coffee than ice. The Roma Turkey Panini was a HOME RUN, one of the best paninis I’ve had in a long time. The roasted turkey breast, bacon, provolone, roasted red pepper pesto sauce, & olive oil were very tasty ingredients, but it was the delicious bread used which made this panini exceptional and scrumptious! The warm panini bread was firm on the outside and soft inside. I highly recommend the panini which is way better than having pizza, hehe! I can’t wait to try out the other paninis on the menu!