Where does the Capital Region love to go for the all-important shot of caffeine? Here are the best local coffee shops according to YOU!

Is there anything better than a great cup of coffee? Even the smell of good coffee is enough to instantly improve your mood in the morning. We love our coffee so much, it is available pretty much everywhere. And while you would never turn down an average cup of coffee, all of them are NOT created equal.

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First thing in the morning or for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up we all have our go-to spot for that caffeine fix.. So when it came to determining the best coffee shops in the Capital Region, we knew we had to poll our audience to determine the best of the best, or in this case local fan-favorites. Some of the top 5 below you would expect to be on this best-of list, while others may be new for you to try!

So let's get to it, a little coffee talk about our favorite Capital Region coffees!

See The Capital Region's 5 Best Coffee Shops [RANKED]

It's a must-have staple in any morning routine: a hot cup of joe to kickstart the day. When it comes to a great cup of coffee, there are MANY great options here in the Capital Region for your morning jolt of caffeine. But which local coffee stops are the cream of the crop? The sweetest of the bunch? We opened this one up to a vote with you and our audience on Facebook. Here are the top 5 fan-voted coffee shops in the Capital Region!

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See The Capital Region's 10 Best Cider Donuts [RANKED]

As we enjoy the last fleeting moments of summer, there is a silver lining to the end of the season. We will soon replace summer concerts with all of our favorite Upstate New York autumn activities like pumpkin picking, leaf peeping, and indulging in our season favorite - CIDER DONUTS! We have a LONG list of great cider donut spots, but to determine the best of the best we once again went to our listeners to determine which ones to visit this year. So Who serves the best cider donuts in the Capital Region? Here are the top 10 for autumn according to you - with 3 new spots on this year's list!

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The Capital Region's 10 Best Sandwich Shops [RANKED]

Is there a more satisfying meal than a perfectly crafted sandwich or sub? It's the perfect balance of deli meats, condiments, toppings, and bread - and making it perfect is an artform. So in our quest to find the best sandwich artists in the Capital Region, we asked our listeners on Facebook who serves up the best sandwiches and subs in the area, and these are the 10 best based on their votes! Happy eating!

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff