BMIE Market 12205
Albany County, New York · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 25,838 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,133 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 11,574 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±648 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 26,977 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 12,204 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $91,020 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,673 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 43.6 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,446 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±78 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $276,600 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±7,754 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 15.4 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 121 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 12205 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 42.6 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -9.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -3.2% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +12.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +13.1% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 116 (range 105–126) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.9 per year, r² 0.24) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 53 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 82 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 42 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 24 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 12205. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.9 restaurants per year, r² 0.24, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. New York and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,510, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 53 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 81.7 | 82 | 40% | +32.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 42.3 | 42 | 35% | +14.8 |
| Market Momentum Score | 24.1 | 24 | 25% | +6.0 |
Consumer Market Score: 82 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 25,838 | 86 | 40% | +34.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 91,020 | 74 | 40% | +29.6 |
| Households (ACS) | 11,574 | 88 | 20% | +17.7 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 42 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -3.2 | 22 | 35% | +7.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 46.8 | 11 | 25% | +2.7 |
| Population (ACS) | 25,838 | 86 | 20% | +17.2 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 91,020 | 74 | 20% | +14.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 24 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -9.7 | 19 | 50% | +9.5 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -3.2 | 22 | 30% | +6.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 12.0 | 41 | 20% | +8.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (282)
By cuisine
American 45 · Sandwiches 28 · Coffee 27 · Pizza 27 · Italian 21 · Asian 19 · Mexican 18 · Dessert 17 · Bakery 14 · Burgers 14 · Chinese 10 · Japanese 9 · Seafood 8 · Chicken / wings 7 · Middle Eastern 7 · Indian 6 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 6 · Steakhouse 6 · Sushi 6 · BBQ 5 · Halal / kosher 5 · Healthy / salads / bowls 5 · Latin American (other) 5 · Mediterranean 5 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Thai 4 · Breakfast 3 · British / Irish pub food 3 · Caribbean 3 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 2 · Noodles / ramen / pho 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · German / Eastern European 1 · Korean 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 186 · Quick service 51 · Bar 31 · Casual dining 26 · Bakery 21 · Dessert 19 · Coffee shop 16 · Café 15 · Specialty food shop 8 · Other 6 · Buffet 5 · Juice, smoothie, tea 5 · Brewery / taproom 3 · Catering 2 · Fast casual 2 · Food truck 2 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 On Wolf | Bar | 205 Wolf Rd | open | |
| 7 Brew Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1893 Central Ave | open |
| A-1 Auto Crushing | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8 Anderson Dr | open | |
| A. J. W Caribbean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 18 Wolf Rd | open |
| Ahmed Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 145 Wolf Rd | open |
| Albany Paintball | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2001 Central Ave | open | |
| Albany Wasabi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 195 Wolf Rd | open |
| All in the Family Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 501 New Karner Rd Suite 7 | open |
| Amazing Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1892 Central Ave | open |
| Appletini's Cafe | Bar | 1118 Central Ave | open | |
| Arby's Arby's | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 133 Wolf Rd | open |
| Arby's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 131 Colonie Ctr | open | |
| Aria Kabab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 1647 Central Ave | open |
| Aromas Authentic Indian Restaurant and Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1614 Central Ave | open |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Quick service | Dessert | 321 Colonie Ctr | open |
| Auntie Anne's Pretzels Colonie Center Auntie Anne's | Quick service · Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Bakery | 131 Wolf Rd | open |
| Bangkok Bistro Colonie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1619 Central Ave | open |
| Barnsider | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 480 Sand Creek Rd | open |
| Barstool Bites | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 44 Wolf Rd | open | |
| Beff's | Bar | 95 Everett Rd | open | |
| Bento Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 96 Wolf Rd | open |
| Bespoke Taste & See Caribbean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Caribbean · American | 430 New Karner Rd | open |
| Big Nic's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 109 Everett Rd | open |
| Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3 Wolf Rd Ste 101 | open | |
| Blessings Family Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1116 Watervliet Shaker Rd | open |
| Blue Spice Modern Gourmet Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1614 Central Ave | open |
| Bol Mediterranean Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Mediterranean | 1875 Central Ave | open |
| Bombay Bar & Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1343 Central Ave | open |
| Bon Appetit Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 80 Wolf Rd | open |
| Bonefish Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 59 Wolf Rd | open |
| Bowlicious Super Food Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | Fc4, 131 Colonie Center | open |
| Broken Loop Brewing Co. | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 4302 Albany St | open | |
| Bruegger's Bagels Bruegger's Bagels | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 98 Wolf Rd | open |
| Brueggers Bagels Bruegger's Bagels | Bakery · Coffee shop | Bakery · Coffee | 1770 Central Ave | open |
| Buca Di Beppo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 44 Wolf Rd 1 | open |
| Buffalo Wagon Pan Asian Cuisine & Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 6 Metro Park Rd | open |
| Buffalo Wings & Rings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 203A Wolf Rd | open |
| Build A Burger Pub | Casual dining · Bar | Latin American (other) · Burgers · Mexican | 2012 Central Ave | open |
| Burger King | Quick service | 1041 Central Ave | open | |
| Capital Buffet | Buffet | Asian · Chinese | 145 Wolf Rd | open |
| Capital Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 997 Central Ave | open |
| Central Ave Sy Lc Llc - Oc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 979 Central Ave | open | |
| Central Avenue Energy Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1351 Central Ave | open | |
| Charleys Cheesesteaks Charleys Cheesesteaks | Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 131 Colonie Center | open |
| Charleys Philly Steaks Charleys Philly Steaks | Quick service | Sandwiches | 131 Colonie Center, Sp. 9 | open |
| Chemenergy Water Treatment,inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8 Interstate Ave | open | |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 944 Central Avenue | open |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 60 Wolf Road | open | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 105 Wolf Rd | open |
| Cicis Albany | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Dessert · Pizza | 145 Wolf Rd | open |
| Cider Belly Doughnuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 53 Fuller Rd | open |
| Cinnabon Cinnabon | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 131 Colonie Ctr | open |
| Coca-cola Bottling Company Of New York | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 38 Warehouse Row | open | |
| Coccadotts Cake Shop | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 1179 Central Ave | open |
| Colonie Diner | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 1890 Central Ave | open |
| Colonie Towne Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1693 Central Ave | open |
| CoreLife Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 109 Wolf Rd Ste 4 | open |
| Cromwell Ventures Llc-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 30 Fuller Rd | open | |
| Crossgates Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 235 Washington Avenue Ext | open | |
| Crunch And Sweet Freeze Dried Treats | Dessert | 33 Fuller Rd | open | |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Sandwiches · Burgers | 1652 Central Ave | open |
| Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 98 Wolf Rd | open |
| Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Italian | 1553 Central Ave | open |
| Demarco's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1965 Central Ave | open | |
| Denny's | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 114 Wolf Rd | open |
| Dnipro Euro Foods | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1533 | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 1533 Central Ave | open |
| Don Tequila Mexican Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 219 Wolf Rd | open |
| Draper Development Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4 Fritz Blvd | open | |
| Dunkin | Café | Coffee | 1440 Central Ave, Northway Mall | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 1636 Central Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 186 Wolf Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1351 Central Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 131 Colonie Center | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 1040 Central Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 392 New Karner Rd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Quick service | 141 Washington Avenue Extension | open | |
| Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | open | |
| E.a. Inc. Of Colonie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1116 Watervliet Shaker Rd | open | |
| East Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 98 Wolf Rd | open |
| El Rancho Bar&Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1133 Central Ave | open |
| El Sabor de mi Pueblo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1016 Central Ave | open |
| Farmer Boy Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1975 Central Ave | open | |
| Fidens Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 10 Walker Way | open | |
| Firkin Pubs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 112 Wolf Rd | open |
| Five Guys Five Guys | Quick service | Burgers · American | 131 Colonie Ctr | open |
| Foodgod Truffle Fries | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 44 Wolf Rd | open | |
| Friendly's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1425 Central Ave | open | |
| Friendly's #132 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 81 Wolf Rd | open |
| Furman's Brewery & Taproom | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 46 Tull Dr | open | |
| G&T Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Halal / kosher | 131 Colonie Center | open |
| German-American Club of Albany | Bar | 32 Cherry St | open | |
| Golden Corral Golden Corral Buffet & Grill | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1901 Central Ave | open |
| Golden Grain Pizza Colonie Golden grain PIZZA | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 217 Wolf Rd | open |
| Grandma's Restaurant And Pie Shoppe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1273 Central Ave | open | |
| Great Ming’s Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1814 Central Ave | open |
| Grill & Wraps | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Sandwiches | 131 Colonie Center | open |
| Halal Bites Albany | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Halal / kosher · American | 1540 Central Ave | open |
| Halal Grub | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Halal / kosher | 133 Wolf Rd | open |
| HALAL RIZQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Pizza · Halal / kosher · Italian · American | 1526 Central Ave | open |
| Hey Chef | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | 1133 Central Ave | open | |
| Hidden Treasures Cafe | Café · Quick service | Coffee | 125 Wolf Rd | open |
| Hiro's Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1933 Central Ave | open | |
| Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 8 Wolf Rd | open |
| Hooters | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Burgers · Sandwiches · Chicken / wings | 70 Wolf Rd | open |
| Hu's House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1619 Central Ave | open |
| I Love New York Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1825 Central Ave | open |
| I Love New York Pizza Of East Colonie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1123 Central Ave | open |
| I-net Business Solutions Inc Dba Discount Edgar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 125 Wolf Rd Ste 303 | open | |
| IHOP IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 16 Wolf Rd | open |
| Indian Flame Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 1770 Central Ave | open |
| Infinity Athletics Health Cafe | Café | Coffee | 501 New Karner Rd | open |
| Inga's Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 39 Fuller Rd | open |
| It's Just Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 60 Wolf Road | open |
| Jade Asian Buffet | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1881 Central Ave | open |
| JC's Central Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · American | 1814 Central Ave | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 109 Wolf Rd | open |
| Jezreel International Dba-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10 Interstate Ave | open | |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 155 Wolf Road Suite 4 | open |
| Joe's Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1044 Central Ave | open |
| Jt Max Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 240 Wolf Rd | open | |
| Juice | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Juice / smoothies | 32 Wall St | open |
| Kabab Palace Albany | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | BBQ · American | 1892 Central Ave | open |
| Karma Bar Lounge Banquet | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 200 Wolf Rd | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1235 Central Ave | open |
| King Crab King Crab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican | 111 Wolf Rd | open |
| Kitchen 216 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 161 Washington Ave Ext | open |
| Korner Bar & Grille | Casual dining · Bar | 1770 Central Ave | open | |
| Krause's Homemade Candy | Dessert | Dessert | 1609 Central Ave | open |
| Kuddy lounge | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 997 Central Ave | open | |
| Kuma Ani (Wolf Road, Colonie NY) Kuma Ani Wolf Rd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 109 Wolf Rd | open |
| Kurver Kreme | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1349 Central Ave | open |
| La Famiglia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1770 Central Ave | open |
| La Fiesta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1610 Central Ave | open |
| Larray's Loaded Mac | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 44 Wolf Rd | open | |
| Latin Events-Albany NY | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | open | |
| Legends Kebab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 96 Wolf Rd Unit 6 | open |
| Legends Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Mediterranean | 96 Wolf Rd | open |
| LIT Hookah Lounge & Cafe | Bar · Café | Coffee | 1526 Central Ave | open |
| Little Anthonys | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1095 Central Ave | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 979 Central Ave | open |
| LongHorn Steakhouse LongHorn Steakhouse | Casual dining · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Steakhouse · American | 138 Wolf Rd | open |
| Lyle’s Hoagies-Colonie | Other | Sandwiches | 1693 Central Ave | open |
| Maharaja Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 10 Wolf Rd | open |
| Margarita City Mexican Grill and Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1118 Central Ave | open |
| Mathura Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1526 Central Ave | open | |
| Maxi's Munchies | Bar | American | 240 Wolf Rd | open |
| Mazadar Mediterranean Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 1839 Central Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 106 Wolf Rd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1006 Central Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1814 Central Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 161 Washington Ave Extension | open |
| Mission Bbq MISSION BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 1440 Central Ave | open |
| Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 131 Colonie Ctr | open |
| Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 243 Wolf Rd | open |
| Moe's Southwest Grill Moe's Southwest Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1770 Central Ave. | open |
| Moe's Upstate New York | Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | open | |
| Mosu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 111 Wolf Rd Ste 1 | open |
| Mr. Subb | Other | Sandwiches | 1425 Central Ave | open |
| Mr. Subb - Central Square | Other | Sandwiches | 1558 Central Ave Ste 3 | open |
| Mrl Ventures V, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 133 Wolf Rd | open | |
| Nascar Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 44 Wolf Rd | open | |
| New Dragon Garden Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1031 Watervliet Shaker Rd | open | |
| New Lucky Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1016 Central Ave | open |
| Nocturnal Cookies | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 113 Everett Rd | open | |
| Noodles and Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 161 Washington Ave Ext | open |
| Nori Japan | Quick service | Japanese · Asian | 131 Central Ave | open |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 110 Wolf Rd Unit 2 | open |
| Nut Haus | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | L.L. Bean, 131 Colonie Ctr | open |
| O'toole's Restaurant Pub | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 1814 Central Ave | open |
| Oh Sugar Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 501 New Karner Rd Ste 7 | open |
| Old Chicago | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 111 Wolf Rd | open |
| Olive Garden Italian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 178 Wolf Rd | open |
| Oscar's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Burgers | 1686 Central Ave | open |
| Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 145 Wolf Rd | open |
| Ozeki Hibachi2U | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Catering | 158 Wolf Rd | open | |
| P&d Gen Ross Inc.-sba Small 7a Term | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 423A New Karner Rd | open | |
| P.F. Chang's P.F. Chang's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 131 Colonie Ctr | open |
| P.ZA Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 44 Wolf Rd | open |
| Pad Thai Noodle Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Sushi · Japanese · Asian | 113 Everett Rd | open |
| Paesan's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1892 Central Ave | open |
| Panchos Mexican Restaurant, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1610 Central Ave | open | |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 65 Wolf Rd | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 161 Washington Ave Extension | open |
| Pellegrino Importing | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1197 Central Ave | open |
| Pho Yum | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 1558 Central Ave | open |
| Pizza Amore | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1839 Central Ave | open |
| Pizza Central | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1123 Central Ave | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 203 Wolf Rd Albany | open |
| Pizza Zilla | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1875 Central Ave Suite 1 | open |
| Polish Community Center | Bar | 225 Washington Ave Ext | open | |
| Prince Tea House （Dessert,Coffee,Tea,Martini) | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Tea / bubble tea · Dessert · Coffee | 8 Wolf Rd | open |
| Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee · American | 217 Wolf Rd | open |
| Rainy Day Bakery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 131 Colonie Ctr | open | |
| Ralph's Tavern | Casual dining · Bar | Italian · American | 1328 Central Ave | open |
| Recovery Sports Grill | Bar | 98 Wolf Rd | open | |
| Red Lobster Red Lobster | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 170 Wolf Rd | open |
| Reel Seafood Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 195 Wolf Road | open |
| Regina's by 2Shea | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Buffet | Italian | 257 Washington Ave Ext | open |
| Romano's Macaroni Grill | Bar | 1 Metro Park Rd | open | |
| Rudy's V&R | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 50 Exchange St | open |
| Russian Orthodox Community Center | Restaurant (service type not stated) | German / Eastern European | 617 Sand Creek Rd | open |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House Ruth's Chris Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 1 Metro Park Rd | open |
| Samurai Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 158 Wolf Rd | open |
| SaraBella Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 391 Sand Creek Rd | open |
| Sbarro Sbarro | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 131 Colonie Center | open |
| Scubber's Hot Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 186 Wolf Rd | open |
| See's Candies | Dessert | Dessert | 1417 Central Avenue | open |
| SEOUL Korean BBQ Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · BBQ · Asian | 1770 Central Ave | open |
| September's Too | Bar | 1165 Central Ave | open | |
| Sitar Indian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1929 Central Ave | open |
| Sky Blue Deli & grocery | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 294 Sand Creek Rd | open |
| Smashburger | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 81 Wolf Rd | open |
| SNAQ SHAQ | Food truck | Burgers · Sandwiches | 381 Sand Creek Rd | open |
| Snowfox Sushi Bento Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 96 Wolf Rd | open |
| Spicy Mint Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 145 Wolf Rd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 18 Wolf Rd Wolfe Rd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 243 Wolf Rd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1818 Central Ave | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1440 Central Ave | open |
| Statham's Cake | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 131 Colonie Center, 415 | open | |
| Stir Fry 88 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 131 Colonie Center | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1770 Central Avenue | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 38 Fuller Rd | open |
| Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 155 Wolf Rd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 38 Fuller Rd | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | Central Ave | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 88 Wolf Rd | open |
| Super Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 131 Colonie Ctr | open |
| Sweet Life Desserts | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1693 Central Ave | open | |
| Sweet Willy's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 85 Sand Creek Rd | open |
| Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - Albany | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food | 95 Everett Rd | open |
| Taco Bell | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 131 Colonie Ctr | open |
| Taco Bell | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1010 Central Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 56 Wolf Road | open |
| Tavern On The Turf | Bar · Casual dining | 969 Watervliet Shaker Rd | open | |
| Ted's Fish Fry Ted's Fish Fry | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · British / Irish pub food | 203 Wolf Rd | open |
| Tengu Asian Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Japanese · Chinese | 1343 Central Ave | open |
| Tex's Chicken & Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1875 Central Ave | open |
| Texas Roadhouse Texas Roadhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 105 Wolf Rd | open |
| The Boil Shack The Captain's Boil | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · American | 59 Wolf Rd | open |
| The Bowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Casual dining | Healthy / salads / bowls · American | 12 Wolf Rd | open |
| The Bread Butler | Bakery | Bakery | 15 Wolf Rd | open |
| The Burger Den | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 114 Wolf Rd | open | |
| The Cat's Meow | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Burgers | 14 Karner Rd | open |
| The Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 131 Wolf Rd | open |
| The Corner Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Catering | Sandwiches | 98 Wolf Rd | open |
| The Great 518 | Bar · Casual dining | open | ||
| The Grille Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 205 Wolf Rd | open |
| The Halal Kitchen | Quick service | Halal / kosher | 88 Wolf Rd | open |
| The Healing Meals | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Healthy / salads / bowls | 113 Everett Rd | open |
| The Heritage Pub | Bar | 140 Vly Rd | open | |
| The Phoenicians Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 1686 Central Ave | open |
| The Phoenicians Resturant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 71 Fuller Rd | open |
| Tina's Corner Cafe Mimi's Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | 4 Palisades Dr | open |
| TJ's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1135 Central Ave | open |
| Toro Table, Llc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 111 Wolf Rd | open |
| Treviso by Mallozzi’s | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 257 Washington Avenue Ext | open |
| Umi Hot Pot Sushi & Seafood Buffet Umi premier Sushi & Seafood Buffet - Deptford | Buffet | Japanese · Sushi | 1614 Central Ave | open |
| Untapped Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1814 Central Ave | open |
| UpBeat Nutrition | Juice, smoothie, tea · Casual dining | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · American | 1593 Central Ave | open |
| Vito's Italian Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 501 New Karner Rd Ste 6 | open |
| Walmart Deli | Specialty food shop · Bakery · Quick service | Sandwiches · Bakery | 141 Washington Avenue Ext | open |
| Warehouse Grill & BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 219 Wolf Rd | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1335 Central Ave | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1770 Central Avenue | open |
| West Albany Italian American Benevelolent Society | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | open | |
| WFM Coffee Bar Allegro Coffee Company | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee | 1425 Central Ave | open |
| Which Wich Superior Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 133 Wolf Rd | open |
| Wolfs 1-11 Restaurant, Bar & Banquets | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 111 Wolf Rd | open | |
| Zia's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 98 Wolf Rd | open |
| 1818 Central Ltd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1818 Central Ave | closed | |
| Bumby Bakeries Inc | Bakery | Bakery | 71 Fuller Rd Ste 6 | closed |
| Delma's Diner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 1343 Central Ave | closed |
| Dorfman-robbie, Cpas, Pc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6 Wembley Ct | closed | |
| Dunkin' | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1440 Central Ave | closed | |
| Emperor's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10 Wolf Rd | closed | |
| Hibachi X | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 1892 Central Ave | closed |
| Orange Mango, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1614 Central Ave | closed |
| Shamrock Ii | Bar | 109 Everett Rd | closed | |
| Smokey Bones Colonie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Burgers · American · Sandwiches | 1557 Central Ave | closed |
| Vinny's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1123 Central Ave | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 115 | 107 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 118 | 110 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 124 | 114 | — | — | — | 10 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 127 | 119 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 130 | 114 | 55 | 43 | 15 | 8 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 123 | 108 | 52 | 42 | 13 | 7 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 110 | 95 | 49 | 35 | 10 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 114 | 99 | 54 | 32 | 12 | 9 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 117 | 106 | 47 | 49 | 9 | 6 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 118 | 108 | 51 | 47 | 9 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 117 | 108 | 52 | 48 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 120 | 112 | 54 | 49 | 8 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 123 | 114 | 52 | 50 | 11 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 128 | 117 | 59 | 46 | 11 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 135 | 120 | 58 | 49 | 13 | 9 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 132 | 117 | 57 | 48 | 11 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 129 | 115 | 53 | 47 | 12 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 131 | 115 | 50 | 49 | 13 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 133 | 121 | 54 | 50 | 14 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 138 | 125 | 58 | 48 | 16 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 135 | 122 | 60 | 44 | 16 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 140 | 129 | 61 | 50 | 16 | 4 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 144 | 132 | 60 | 55 | 15 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 141 | 130 | 55 | 56 | 16 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 145 | 134 | 55 | 57 | 20 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 141 | 127 | 55 | 54 | 16 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 137 | 123 | 53 | 52 | 16 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 128 | 115 | 50 | 47 | 16 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 134 | 119 | 54 | 47 | 14 | 4 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 135 | 121 | 53 | 52 | 13 | 4 | NAICS2022 |