Ballstonian Urban Patisserie

Erica Szulc

8 months ago

A great cup of coffee and an even better experience. The owner is very friendly and explained why Turkish coffee is special (and tasty). Definitely go if you’re in the area, you won’t be disappointed

Java Man

month ago

I had a wonderful experience and the coffee is great. Highly recommend you check it out.

Bria Lamone

year ago

Amazing service! I called after gps directed me across the street. Once I arrived, he gave me “red-carpet treatment” 😉 I went for the masala chai, but was treated to a small serving of salted caramel chai before my actual coffee was up! It was sooo delicious. The owner was saying that he’s been in this neighborhood for 25 years just as a neighbor came over to greet him and introduce new neighbors. Great energy, great space, great time!

Gabriella

2 years ago

Nice chai and spiced hot chocolate! Tried a Turkish coffee as well even though I'm not much of a coffee drinker. 5 stars for the excellent, friendly owner! Isa is super personable and very passionate about his stand, and he'll take a moment to sit with customers for light hearted conversation when not super busy. Nice to see the lively community he's built in such a short time!

Namrata Patel

year ago

I tried the regular tea and the milk tea ( masala chai) here. The tea Hits the right spot. The milk tea wasn’t for me though- felt more milky and less taste of the tea. ISA is a wonderful person to talk to and have a tea with. I’d recommend his spot for a quick chit chat and enjoy tea with other people. ☕️

Shay Zee

9 months ago

Lovely outdoor tea/coffee cart. We sat in the sun, drank Turkish coffee and read for hours. 10/10 experience.

Ali Vidler

2 years ago

I’m normally a cold coffee drinker but since they didn’t have that and instead have wonderful Turkish coffee we got some of that! The chai is also fantastic! The lovely person who runs this cart is just a pleasure to speak to so if you need a great start to your day come down and chat! Can’t say enough good things about this spot!

Mayra Bibiano

year ago

Summary: if you’re looking for a place where locals and regulars come to chat and hang out and chill, this place is the spot to go to. I have never felt so welcomed at a cafe service place like this before. I walked up and the owner was extremely happy and welcoming, asking for my name, and telling me what they had on the menu today. I drank my tea there and turns out this is a place where locals come to visit very often, the owner knows a lot of peoples names and is very friendly and easy to talk to. I usually am a very introverted person but these regulars were some of the nicest people I’ve met and they were so easy to talk to. I will definitely be recommending it to everyone I know.

A Google User

4 months ago

My family and I were in the neighborhood, and I was in the mood for an iced coffee beverage. A quick google search revealed several places in the Ballston area and after parking near a playground we turned the corner and happened upon a little cart. Turned out to be Ballstonian Urban Patisserie. Not only was the gentleman who ran the cart the most humble and friendly human being I have ever met, but his description of the Iced Turkish Chocolate Cafe Mocha with a blend of several spices sounded intriguing. I ordered a couple since the wife was in tow and it turned out to be one of the best life decisions I have ever made. Think chocolate with cardamom, cinnamon, honey, ginger and paprika amongst other things. If heaven was a coffee cart this was it. I walked back over after we finished playing with my son on the playground to shake his hand and let him know that that was the BEST iced coffee drink I have ever had. The spice on the back end alone was enough but the combination of flavors was straight up outer space. I am a true fiend for coffee, and I will drive back down soon in the future to grab another. BTW he thanked me with a firm handshake, and several thank you's, but also gave me a free half cup of the iced mocha. I'll be seeing you again soon!

Ahmad Nawaiseh

month ago

Great find. The drinks are well-made — you can tell there's real care behind the counter — and the burek was excellent, flaky and properly filled, not the sad version you get most places. But honestly, the real reason to go back is Issa. Got to talking with him and he's sharp — multilingual, well-read, could casually drop into poetry across different languages without missing a beat. Beyond the range of knowledge, though, it's his energy and wit that make the visit — genuinely engaging, quick, fun to talk to. That kind of personality behind the counter turns a coffee stop into an actual highlight of the day. Go for the burek and the drinks, stay for the conversation.