We wanted a good meal and hesitated to go here because of a prior bad experience but we were hungry and didn't want to travel far so we gave it another go. Sadly same thing lack luster food and just unacceptable. How? my greek salad was dry the carrots dried out slivers and non existent I hit two small slices of cucumber and the olives were chopped to oblivion. And what I most look fwd to are the grape leaves filled with rice , nope! Dry as a bone! I literally couldn't eat them . The tomatoes on it were the only thing not dried out but were only a couple wedges! Damn ! I mean I've gotten greek salads there years ago and they were excellent and big . This was ridiculous for 13.99 then my side fries although good were cold! I mean why? Oil is hot. So they must of sat there and the place wasn't very busy for sat night. my boyfriend who never complains got a Turkey club with fries and they were also cold and his club had tomatoes but they were disgusting I was pissed because they were mush ! Grainy and I said I'm gonna say something. But he doesn't want me to so I didn't ...our waiter was very nice however never came to ask how everything was ....this was a 100 degree day a hot one! And there was no AC on...I brought a light sweater thinking it would be cool...nope the poor waiter said no AC today I was like that is not right. seems like a lot of skimping on food and using old food not fresh , no AC just unacceptable. We made a decision not to go back ...maybe for cup of coffee ? Well after reading a comment here the coffee said to be watery or not good thanks you saved us the disappointment. cmon Alexis we supported you during Covid don't skimp on us now! read more

When thinking about eating out, several considerations should be made, including the amount of money available, the preferred food, and the restaurant's ambiance. I won't mention any specific eateries, but Alexis Diners' ribeye steak was a home run compared to the "Italian Steakhouse" that most of us are familiar with. A few weeks ago, for a late lunch with my wife, I placed an order for the "open-faced ribeye sandwich." Everything Alexis has prepared and served for us has been excellent, but this sandwich was incredibly delicious. The steak was cooked and seasoned better than most "steak" restaurants in the area, coming out over an inch thick. For such a large portion, the price was more than fair. Our typical Sunday morning begins with breakfast at Alexis, but we also go for the occasional lunch or dinner. We drive past other diners to get there from where we live because Alexis consistently gives us a pleasant experience, and we look forward to it every week. Let's face it: Prices have increased everywhere, which I understand. My objection is to other establishments that simultaneously increase prices and reduce serving sizes. The portion size for what you're paying has not decreased, regardless of whether Alexis has raised any of the costs, which says a lot about how much they value their customers. Some of the other "Diners" in the area do not put effort into establishing and maintaining great relationships with their patrons. Alexis goes the extra mile to ensure that quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction remain high. read more

Yogurt, granola and berries - generous portion of fresh cut berries with plain greek yogurt. A tasty, healthy option at $5.99. My pork-loving spouse rates their sausage and gravy at 4 stars, only because of the biscuits. He wants them a bit flakier. As usual, great service! Thank you again. read more

They allowed us to bring our dog and sit on their patio for lunch! We were out and about and had our dog with us, we wanted to get lunch but everywhere we called said we couldn't have our dog with us even on the patio or outdoor seating areas. Finally, I called the Alexis Diner and they happily welcomed us and our dog to come on over. The service was great, they were very attentive and friendly. The brought our dog a bowl full of ice water when then brought our drinks out. I had the gyro and it was great! The quesadilla was great too! I would definitely return again and will always remember them as our go to place when we have our dog with us! read more

As the Covid scare is winding down and we entered phase 2 of the reopening , we went to the Alexis diner for breakfast we sat outside on the porch at social distance. We were served by a very friendly staff and Alex the owner stopped by to thank us for the support , my wife ordered the french toast and her being a connoisseur of french toast stated this is the best I ever had!, i had my goto breakfast of eggs over with bacon homefries and toast , the home fries were seasoned and cook to order they are the best in the Capital Region, our friends had omlettes and Waffels all in agreement that this is the best diner if you get a chance go out and support a local business and you will be happy you did. read more

Food was good and good portion sizes. My little eater can be picky and she loved the Mac and Cheese it was bigger than her read more

Alexis Diner - Mac and Cheese Kids Meal - Diners Near Me - Troy, New York

My wife got the stuffed shrimp, it was so bad she had to send it back, kept the baked potato to have something to eat while I ate, they took the shrimp off the bill but charged her for the baked potato Very poor policy, won't be back ruined the whole dining experience, she never sent food back, she was upset, the cook (not chef) should have never sent that food out and the waitress should have said something to the cook before bringing it out, she was embarrassed read more

This is a Troy area classic. We went early on a Sunday and it was quiet. Service was quick. I ordered a gyro omelet, without onions, but it arrived with onions. When I pointed this out to the server, she apologized, but made no effort to correct it, nor did she discount the bill in any way. She later came by and said that the cook swore he didn't put onions in the omelet, but they were obviously there - you could see them. It was still tasty, but not what I requested. Server also looked at me weird when I requested challah bread for my toast. In retrospect, she was right 'cause they only toasted one side of the bread. Shoulda gone with the griddle deluxe (pancakes, eggs, meat). Good strong coffee. read more

One of my favorite diners! I came for lunch and was satified. I chose to have the Lenten special of fried fish ( the only fried thing I eat on my diet ) and lentil soup. The soup was Delicious!! Huge pieces of Carrots and Celery was throughout the bowl making the soup a hardy meal on it's own. The Fish was cooked well but I didn't know that it came with a side of waffle fries, which if I knew I would have substituted with something more akin to my preference, but once in awhile is OK. I thought the cocktail sauce was a little too spicy and hope that they could offer chili as well at a future date read more

My girlfriend works as an RN in the ICU with covid patients. We had one morning together this week because she's worked 6 days in a row and decided to order breakfast. They messed up her order, so I drove back to the restaurant to get the correct food. When we got it home, the English muffin and bacon were burnt and the home fries were hard and undercooked. Plus my food was cold and soggy after the two trips to the restaurant. When she called to complain the person on the phone said, "what do you want me to do about it?" Eventually she offered to have it delivered to us. But who wants their third try on their breakfast an hour later? The point was to share a meal together and try to have a normal morning. We wasted our money and time. We won't be going back. read more

Well all I can say is we stopped there while out on a motorcycle ride with some friends. The people were awesome, the service was awesome and the food was awesome. Enough said, your on our list read more

great food and the people are very friendly . the food taste so good and the place is very clean

So an update on this review. Apparently the manager saw my review before I had even left the diner. So as we went to pay, the manager greeted us, or should I say me, by saying yeah yeah I hear you hated everything, which was completely untrue. I corrected him and asked him not to say it like that. He then proceeded to tell me he gets nothing but compliments about our waitress to which I responded with ok, maybe she was just having a bad day. I was going to leave it at that as I knew no apology for my bad experience was forthcoming. But to my surprise the manager then said that lunch was on him, then I could take my bad review down. At this point I felt like he thought I just wrote the review to get a free lunch, which angered me even more. I stand by my reviews good or bad and had he come and apologized for my experience, maybe offered a complimentary dessert and asked for another chance to show the good service I was used to getting there, I may have changed my rating. But basically trying to bribe a customer to remove a bad review and providing no acknowledgement of the lack luster service just goes to show that the 1 star is all that is deserved. This is probably our fourth or fifth time here and for the most part we have had no complaints other than lack of seasoning in their Chicken salad. But that has changed today, our 9waitress, not even sure if she introduced herself to us, needs to find another career as waitressing is not her forte. She began by asking us what we wanted to drink, easy enough, I asked for a coffee and a soda, got a coffee and water. Had to remind her about soda. So we both ordered roast pork dinner which comes with both soup and salad, when we asked what the soup was we were told chicken pasta and yankee bean, we both chose chicken pasta, when she arrived with soup, it looked like she had just dumped a ladle full into each bowl, the plate that the bowl sat on had as much soup as the bowl, even the crackers were drowned in soup. As for soup itself I was hard pressed to find any chicken and pasta was non existent, I gave it back. Then the salad, when I looked at lettuce it was bad and full of holes, I handed that to her and told her I couldn't eat that either, there was no apology or offer of replacement. Then our food arrived, while the taste was good, I know it must have sat longer than it should have as everything was lukewarm at best. I have to say this has been my most disappointing visit to a diner that we usually enjoy, maybe they need to reevaluate their hiring habits and employ people who even semi enjoy their work. read more

The place that doesn't know the difference between cappuccino and mochaccino. The rest of my meal was just fine.

My family and I had Sunday brunch here today. The place was packed which is a good sign. Food has always been good with decent sized portions. I had the veggie omlet with home fries. I will definitely come back read more

Usually have urban sandwich they're the best I've had. Unfortunately I ordered the seafood platter, fried, it wasn't the greatest, maybe the broiled would've been better. read more

I stopped here out of desperation because it was memorial day and every other place had over an hour wait. Out of hunger, I figured a diner was a safe bet. I'm not a diner fan to begin with (due to the fried, greasy food.) I got a lox omelet and protein pancake stack. Overly salty. No milk alternative options for my coffee, (just mik.) The pancakes weren't cooked on the inside and tasted sour. I took one bite and didn't touch the rest. I should have complained and requested it to be removed from the bill, but the waitress and staff were so kind that I didn't want to be a hassle. I guess it's a good place if you like diner food, with a friendly staff. But I found it to be an overpriced bellyache. read more

Sign and website boasted "Best of the Capital Region 2007". I should of done the math before going in (It's 7 years later . . . and I believe much has changed). It was Sunday evening around 7:30 pm and therefore we did not have many options. The place we originally wanted to try, just down the street (Garlic Lovers) was closed and we were low on options and tired. We decided to eat at Alexis Diner. To start I will say that my expectations were not high. It is, after all, a diner . . not a 5 star restaurant. That in mind, it didn't even come close to meeting the low bar I had set upon entering. We were greeted by a very friendly elderly man. He had a very friendly demeanor and at first I thought we would have a decent time here after all. We were quickly greeted by a dark haired waitress, who seemed very friendly - but we had to inform her that this was out first time here and the menu was so big that we needed more time to pick. She was super friendly and gave us more time. Few minutes later, a new blond waitress came over who was far less friendly. I told her that the two of us were going to order a few things and share them. I said this so that she would understand to bring a few extra plates. She was obnoxiously rude and replied "Once I bring the food you can do whatever you want with it". GASP. . . umm ok. I ordered the fried ravioli (because I read on the menu that they made their own sauce). I also ordered the Philly Steak sandwich and my coworker ordered the Chicken Cordon Bleu, which was featured on the Daily Specials menu. When our waitress brought out our fried ravioli appetizer, she slammed it on the end of the table and quickly walked away. Didn't say anything at all, and did not bring any plates. Ok . . . so we sat. and sat . . . . and sat . . . and sat. 12 minutes later she came back and pointed to the appetizer plate (which we had not touched) and shrugged her shoulders??? I asked if we could please get some plates. She apologized and did bring some plates about 4 minutes later. I have no idea if the app was ever hot - but it was ice cold when we began to eat it. The food arrived and we cut up the Philly and the Cordon Blue to share it. Here's the skinny: Philly: Dried, chewy, leather beef. Onions and Peppers that were so mushy they were probably cooked that morning and sat in grease all day. If I was not starving . . I would have Cordon Blue: Cheap ham wrapped in dry chicken. Mashed potatoes seemed as if they add water to them, to make them go further . . . mixed veggies were a total insult. MUSH MUSH MUSH . . and cheap grease. Couldn't even gag a bite down. Overall, poor service and bad food . even for diner. It would not have taken much to met the low bar I had set before walking in. If I ever went back, I would stick with breakfast . . but I will never be back. read more

I used to be a regular at Alexi's, and every visit is a trip down nostalgia lane. In those days my wife and I worked opposite shifts, she'd be asleep when I got home and I'd be getting up to leave for work when she got home. It was only on the sporadic days off that she could struggle to stay up late and meet me for lunch that we got to see each other. Most often than not, we'd spend that lunch at Alexi's. Perhaps it's the staff at Alexi that make the place for me. It reminds me of the Greek diners that I grew up with in Queens. It has been years since I've visited and yet the owner still came up and greeted us as old friends. It was remarkable how many regulars they have; it's a sight to watch the staff get a table set with drinks for the people they see walking up. This morning I had the eggs Benedict. Done right, with the right Hollandaise. Good helping of home fries. The wife had a gyro omelet without the pita bread. When she mentioned her need for gluten free, we discovered one of the owners is a recently diagnosed Celiac. We spent a lot of time discussing how things are going, and she's working hard to instruct her staff to be attentive to the needs of gluten free patrons. She's also learning to cook gluten free, and wouldn't doubt the introduction of gluten free items on the menu. read more

Very plain diner food, the French toast wasn't good. I wouldn't go back. The services was okay, she asked if I wanted toast with my French toast, very strange! read more

We've been here several times since we live nearby and the food is pretty good. This is the first time we've been here since I found out I have Celiac and have to eat gluten free. Our waitress was very nice, but admittedly did not know what gluten or gluten free meant and therefore wasn't really able to direct me to anything on the menu that she knew would be safe so I had to wing it. I ordered the broiled haddock with a baked potato, veggies and a salad. Salad came out with croutons on it and she immediately took it back and made me a fresh one when I pointed out that I couldn't have croutons. Hubby had the Chicken Divan. Both our meals were good, but not great. We weren't expecting fine dining and the price was right so we were happy. Best part is, I didn't get glutened! read more

Great diner , Ordered the omelet it was plenty ,the portions are a decent size for a diner .. Two thumbs up worth stopping in I enjoyed it and I will stop back there again .. This diner gets a two thumbs up rating read more

Excellent food but unfortunately experience was ruined by the "lovely" waitress Mary who after hearing me request the gyro platter without tsaziki sauce, she had the nerve to say "it's not a gyro without tzasiki sauce... " and yet expected me to explain why I didn't want the sauce to begin. I do not have to explain to anyone, much less a stranger why I'm not having something in my meal, you don't know my food allergies or dislikes. So in the future, do not question a guests' choice, one thing is to recommend and another to condescend. read more

I work near Alexis Diner so I frequently go there for lunch. The prices are very, very reasonable (cheap), the food is usually pretty good. Tuesdays are my favorite, goulash is the special of the day. Their egg salad is pretty good as well as their breakfast foods. Portions are very generous as well. The staff is pretty good there and some have quite a sense of humor. I had hot chocolate one winter day and after "drinking" all the whipped cream I asked the waitress for more whipped cream. Next time she walked by she dropped off the can of whipped cream and said "Go nuts" without breaking stride. Overall, I'd recommend checking it out if you're hungry, want a good amount of decent food but don't want to spend too much. read more

Always great service and food when I come to Alexis. Today I had the turkey club and it was the best I've ever had. As a special treat, I chose to have an iced cappuccino and it was absolutely amazing! Looking forward to my next one Already. read more

Alexis Diner - Iced Cappuccino - Diners Near Me - Troy, New York

The Alexis is a pretty solid diner: the food tastes good and they serve it quick. The prices are a little on the high side, however, which is why I can only give it a 3 star rating. If you're looking for a quick lunch spot around Route 4 & Route 43 in North Greenbush, this diner is a good choice. read more

This is a superior diner. Lunch specials are very reasonable, change every day, include soup, and come out rather quickly. Expect to pay between $7 and $11 for lunch and dinner will be optional that day. I've become a regular and my belt has noticed. Whether you're in the mood for lasagna or a gyro or a burger or a salad or just about anything else, you will not be disappointed. Also, be sure to ask for rolls and butter. They come out fresh and warm. read more

Great diner in Rensselaer. Consistently great quality and good prices. My husband and I came in for lunch on a very busy day and really enjoyed it. He got a burger and it was cooked perfectly. I got a gyro and the warm pita and beef were so delicious - I inhaled it in about 2 seconds. I placed a large take out order in a blizzard on Friday, and the woman at the counter was so kind to offer to carry it out to my car. It was thoughtful and everyone enjoyed their lunch. One of my favorite options in the area! Hope they keep this local spot open for a long, long time. read more

We've been here three times now - once for some "I'm hungry, but I don't want dinner" food and twice for breakfast. The evening munchies were kind of greasy (even for fried food!) but tasty, but the eggs benedict... Oh my! I got the florentine benedict, whis has spinach, tomato, poached eggs and hollendaise sauce. Really good. Fresh, bright green spinach, perfectly poached eggs and a nice sauce (could have used a touch more lemon). I find myself thinking about it and wanting to go back - that's always a good sign! The waitresses in the morning are the "Mel's Diner" type who call you "hon" , are quick to refill your coffee and weren't flustered at all when I asked for toast instead of the typical english muffin. Yum. read more

Came in for dinner with a friend before a comedy show in Troy - the menu is almost unnecessarily large, but, hey, atleast there isn't a lack of options. Service was nice, food came out quick. I had the ziti, and it was delicious. Big portion, and came with a bowl of soup and a garden salad, all for $10! Classic diner, nothing that will blow your mind but it's a solid spot to stop for a good meal. read more

Alexis diner is one of the places I truly feel comfortable and welcomed being there. I personally suggest going there for breakfast as it's usually their best meal of the day. Their specials are always on point with giving you just the right amount of variety. I personally love their waffles as when I eat their for breakfast it makes me feel like I'm eating desert with the waffles they make. They mix a cool whip cream with a freshly done waffle that just melts in you're mouth. I was a little upset though because they use to give you 2 waffles now they only give you 1. So little old Alexis is getting cheaper and that's usually not a good sign but for now they are on my good side and deserve a thumbs up!! read more

I can see why this was voted Best Diner in the tri-city. It's got the shiny, clean atmosphere that I love. Picturesque desserts forced me to break down and get an eclair for the train trip home. It was as good as it looked, smothered in chocolate and overstuffed with cream. I had the Spanish omelette, it was delicious but I found it strange that it only offered the sauce. It calls for Cheddar cheese which is how I got it. I could do without the carrots and would rather see green olives along with the celery, that's how I would define a Spanish sauce. The hash browns were equally great. Average, unnecessary toast. My friend was very satisfied with her skillet that had perfect sunnyside up eggs. It would be a destination treat, but the food attracts plenty of regulars. read more

They have just about anything you could want (so long as you aren't vegan) and it is pretty tasty for diner food. The service has always been attentive and friendly and the restaurant is often busy. They have excellent early bird specials and on Fridays, my favorite time to go, they have an excellent selection of seafood specials. The price is right AND their baked goods, including breads, are baked on the premises. On my most recent visit, I had a cheeseburger and loved the fresh roll on which it was served. Their pie selections can easily be shared between two people are quite yummy. read more

This review is confined to my Sunday breakfast experiences. Since I have close relations in nearby Troy, the Alexis Diner has been a regular stop for early Sunday breakfast. The experience has been very good,for the most part. Our regular waitress, Mary, is always very friendly and efficient. Most recently (9/6), I had an excellent perfectly cooked three egg spinach omelet with swiss cheese and corned beef hash ($7.99) as one of the options in the "make your own omelet" category. I would stick to the egg dishes here as my prior experience with the pancakes was not good. The diner has good coffee. The Alexis Diner is a place I will return to on my future visits to the Capital Region. read more

Alexis Diner - Spinach, Swiss & Corned Beef Omelet-----Cooked Nicely Loose as Ordered - Diners Near Me - Troy, New York

I was in the East Greenbush area looking for somewhere to go with my teenage sister and realized it was pretty much this or Applebee's. The last time I ate at an Applebee's, I felt parched for days because the food was so damned salty. We went here instead. It's got a basic, slightly-retro diner interior and the same basic menu you'd expect at any diner. I wanted a spinach salad, but unfortunately they stopped serving them after the last E. coli scare. Instead I got just a small Greek salad and a baked potato. It's hard to screw either of those up, so my meal was pretty acceptable. The salad was a little overrun with feta though. As much as I love the salty stuff, this was too much even for me. Sis got a bacon cheeseburger with fries. We shared a hot fudge sundae. The bill came to about 22 dollars. It was acceptable food and service, and the bathrooms are clean, but this just isn't a place I'd go seeking out. Diners aren't typically my scene unless it's late night and there's little else open. Still, it served its purpose. read more

Great food. Great diner atmosphere. Great people working there Busy place on Sunday but so worth it read more

Good looking food and good licking ladies..........."Keep regular and eat beans" so says Zombie D

The only reason this gets a 4 star review is because they use OJ from concentrate!!! (or else they would get 5 stars). They used to use real OJ but sometime in the past few years have switched. Alexis is always packed for Sunday breakfast but they are experts at getting people seated quickly, getting food out quickly and attending to their customer's needs quickly. I've been there for lunch and dinner too and it's always good, quick, and freshly cooked diner food. Get their Eggs Benedict. read more

Our first visit. Pro, but overextended waitress, took good care, apologized for delays, delivered an accurate order, did a few "drive by" check-ins. Hostess saw our empty glasses and handled refills. Food was very good. Prices typical. We'll come again and again, when in the area. May even head up for breakfast if we're up early. Well done Alexis. read more

I don't get there very much, but the Alexis Diner is my favorite full menu diner in the Capital District. The only time I get over to North Greenbush is when I go to Hudson Valley CC to watch a basketball game with my friend. The last time we saw a game at HVCC we decided to hit the Alexis Diner after the game based on good word-of-mouth reviews. Both of us were happy our decision. The diner is located a few miles south of HVCC on Route 4. It is right off the highway, so it is easy to spot. Parking is easy. Reading through some of the reviews here, I see that all the negative reviews are related to a bad experiences with the management or the staff. Our experience was that we were seated promptly and our waitress was friendly and attentive. There could be some variations in service between servers and the time of day, but all I can say is that we were both very happy with the service. Calling the establishment the Alexis "Diner" short changes it. It is really a fine midscale restaurant with an extensive menu. Plus the menu also has a number of dinner specials. Food quality is excellent. The food is fresh, and it is clear that it was just not slapped together but was prepared to order. Definitely a notch above standard diner fare. The portions are plentiful. I can eat a lot, and I went away full. Pricing is very reasonable. My friend, who is a lot pickier than I am, was also highly complementary of the entire experience. Like I said earlier, I don't get to North Greenbush much, but when I do I will make sure to stop back in. It's really not all that far from Albany or Troy, and is definitely worth a 20-30 minute drive. Certainly one of the top five diners in the Capital District. read more