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It is a truth generally recognized that road trips require breaks, fill out the occasional gas tank and pit stops for lunch. Perhaps not generally recognized, but not less true, is that there are better alternatives than the usual suspects of fast food that weaken our highways. On a trip from West Connecticut to Champlainsee, I decided to stop to Albany to look for something "real food" and on my brother's recommendation in the law I took my family to the Iron Gate Cafe. He claimed it was the number one in the city, and on this promise I tolerated the 45 minutes waiting for a table that would inevitably eat away to the arrival time of my final destination. Through the outdoor seating area on the front of the building and through several indoor dining rooms we sat in an outdoor dining area, which once was a garden. I ordered a BLT, a simplified version of what was offered on the menu, and an ice cream coffee. Other members of my family ordered similar articles, variations of BLTs and sandwiches that were immersed in sourdough breads and multicorns, except my father in the law that had ordered a piece of maize bread with eggs. On arrival I had the rare and pleasant embarrassing feeling of a mouthwater. Everything was perfect for all of us except a small mixture of breads on a sandwich. The aromas were perfectly simple, balanced and complementary. It was easy on the stomach, energizing instead of making me feel sleepy and sleepy. The Homefries were a highlight of the plate for me, with the perfect saltiness, a crispy texture from the outside, and the much sought-after softness from the inside. The servers were fast, although obviously faced with the logistic challenge of navigating the layout of what seemed to be an old home with an almost Victorian layout. One of the only drawbacks of the restaurant is that there are fewer and smaller toilets than being appropriate for the number of guests and the apparent popularity of the Iron Gate Cafe. Of course, this is a limitation of the layout of the structure and also part of the charming character of the place. It seems that the rotation of customers seems to help prevent lines (that would hit the other dining areas), but if several people in my party tried to use the rest space as we went, it was easily blocked. Overall, the Iron Gate Cafe has made for me a perfect stay in the state capital and deserves to eat the number one for places in Albany.