Great Albany diners for sale

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Written by Randy Garbin

Both the Miss Albany and Jack's Diners are for sale according to the Albany Times-Union.

We have a long history with both of these excellent establishments and take this news with not a little twinge of sadness. The owners of both diners collectively have acquired decades of service behind the counters in their respective diners and new owners will have much to live up to once they pick up the spatula.

We've easily spent more time at the Miss Albany Diner, visiting with its owner Cliff, Jane, and their son Bill Brown for hours on end. In fact, on one visit, the chat went on for so long, we ended up spending the night at their house. We used to say about the Miss Albany, be sure to stop if within 50 miles of the place, but if you're in a hurry, do not introduce yourself to the owners. The diner's menu represented an updated take on classic diner and featured plenty of excellent fresh-made meals, homemade desserts, and French fries cooked to order.

Jack's Diner distinguished itself not only with its good diner food, but also the warm welcome of its owner Jack Murtagh and the unique styling of the Comac-built structure. Jack's staff included several seasoned waitresses, one of whom reportedly dressed down an Army general trying to bluster his way to some faster service.

You can have the Miss Albany for $350,000 and Jack's for only $175,000. Read more here.