Located in Albany County, is the quaint and desirable village of Altamont. In the early 18th century, the Dutch settlement was known as Hellerburgh. Changing in the early 19th century to Knowersville, the area was established in the rural part of Albany county just below the Helderberg Escarpment. Eventually, it became known as Altamont. Altamont was a very popular summer vacation spot because it could be reached by train. The old train station now houses the Altamont Free Library and the village itself is lined with history plaques telling the story of the people and places that made Altamont what it is today. The Village is home to generations of locals and a wide array of businesses including: a restaurant, a liquor store, a florist, a local newspaper, and a new brunch establishment. 

Long the site of the Home Front Cafe, now houses the cheerful Main Street Cafe & Bakery. Run by Jennifer Venduro, Main Street offers a full breakfast and lunch menu. They are open Tuesday thru Sunday, 8am to 3pm. We had to try it for ourselves, and have come to the conclusion this place is an absolute hidden gem. What a breath of fresh air in this town that has been desperate for a breakfast and lunch spot.

Immediately upon walking in, you’re greeted by one of the staff members. We chose a table close to the window, so we could utilize the natural light for taking pictures of our meals. The menu consists of a wide array of breakfast items including omelets, breakfast sandwiches, eggs, corned beef hash, pancake and more. The Irish Benedict was immediately intriguing. Our server informed us that the corned beef was made in-house. “IMMEDIATELY, YESSSS” was our reaction. We also ordered the peanut butter cup pancakes. I mean, how can you resist a little bit of sweets with such a savory meal? The light and fluffy pancakes were topped with Reese's peanut butter cups, chocolate sauce and peanut butter. 

The vibes were comfortable, the food was fantastic and the location was even better. The owner let us know they’ve been open since October and most of their customer base are locals. This place is 100% worth the drive, add it to your list!