The Winners Are In: Best on Wolf Road 2025 Recap

Celebrating the community’s favorite spots along Wolf Road

Wolf Road is more than just a street — it’s one of the Capital Region’s busiest commercial hubs and home to dozens of local favorites. From early-morning coffee runs to happy hour hangouts, this bustling corridor has something for everyone.

Every August, The Anderson Group hosts Best on Wolf, a month-long contest where the community helps crown their favorite businesses on Wolf Road. And now, the votes are in for Best on Wolf 2025!

Meet the Winners

Cast your vote in the following categories:

• Best Breakfast – Bruegger’s Bagels (98 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205, United States)

• Best Lunch – Kuma Ani  (109 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205, United States)

• Best Local Restaurant – The Barnsider Restaurant (480 Sand Creek Rd, Colonie, NY 12205, United States)

• Best National Chain – Texas Roadhouse (105 Wolf Rd Suite B, Albany, NY 12205, United States)

• Best Pizza – Golden Grain Pizza (217 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205, United States)

• Best Happy Hour – Chili’s (60 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205, United States)

• Best Sweets – Nothing Bundt Cakes (110 Wolf Rd Unit 2, Albany, NY 12205, United States)

• Best Regional Bank – Broadview Federal Credit Union (40 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205, United States)

• Best Hotel – Crowne Plaza – the Desmond Hotel (660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211, United States)

• Best Supermarket – Trader Joe’s (79 Wolf Rd, Colonie, NY 12205, United States)

Thank You For Voting!

We couldn’t do this without you. Your votes celebrate the businesses that make Wolf Road a favorite destination year-round. Stay tuned for next year’s Best on Wolf — and in the meantime, keep supporting your local favorites!