Coffee Planet Ballston Spa

It used to be good. The espresso isn’t half bad. Plus, they have lots of dairy substitutes for lattes. Food is okay, a lot of it feels a touch dry in your mouth, like it was made two days ago.

But good luck getting in! The hours fluctuate so frequently. When I asked what I assume was the owners, why their hours were so messy, they responded with the typical yet predictable, “Nobody wants to work anymore.” I have coffee shop experience so I asked what the starting rate was, and they told me minimum wage. Well, there’s your answer! Nobody can afford to live off minimum wage in a town where the average rent is $1,500/m and the county’s $2,000/m. After tips you might make the same as a fast food employee starting, but, the local fast food is hiring near $17/h. I guess you reap what you sow? Give minimum get minimum.

Edit for the reply:
If a business cannot afford to pay people a living wage, than it should not exist.

This place has a warm atmosphere, the servers are friendly and very helpful. They have live music during evenings and weekends, music very welcoming. Breakfast sandwiches are good and the soups as well specially the chicken dumplings soup. The only thing I noticed days ago is that they have increased the prices (some items), but they haven't updated the new prices on the menu board (so be aware), but overall this is one of my favorite place in town.

This place is amazing. Great drinks & food. The owner, Kim makes you feel like you are a part of her family! 10/10 recommend.

Stopped for a bagel this morning and I’m so glad I did! The bagel was delicious, the staff was all friendly, and the prices are fair. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Next time I’ll definitely try the coffee.

Great breakfast sandwich and great coffee. Really enjoyed meeting up with company here.

Waited over 30 mins for 2 coffees and 2 bagels. As I watched their frozen bagel delivery from jersey. Look up “original bagel” and buy 75 for $30 rather than wasting $5 on a single bagel that will come out cold and made incorrectly. Been coming here for years and won’t be coming back.

Great coffee. Homemade soup and bagels. Great sandwiches, always fresh. They have a great menu. The best place in Ballston Spa guaranteed. They offer vegetarian options and cater to dietary restrictions. Fast, friendly service, wheelchair accessible. Always kept clean. I guarantee you will not be disappointed if you try Coffee Planet.

I frequent Coffee Planet almost daily. Kim and her staff are an absolute delight! They're always willing to accommodate whatever beverages I come up with and do it with a smile.
Full disclosure, they are my neighbors and I couldn't ask for better ones. Thanks for being ready with my daily caffeine needs and a snack to go with😊

Great breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Called my order in and it was ready on time. Friendly staff was great. Be back soon...

Cute coffee shop and friendly staff
So many options for breakfast food, coffee and drinks. Delicious mango smoothie
Their latte is the bomb. Smoooooth