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    3.8 (42 reviews)

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    Ice Cream Combo  We chose Mango with pistachio flavor
    Kawal J.

    Go and try two things - Kashmiri Chai with Pistachios and their one Combo ice creams. And get each one of them for home too! They are extremely delicious! We also had masala fries, samosas, veggie chapli bowl, and mix veg masala bowl. Everything was delicious. We will be trying the palak paneer bowl the next time we ho there. We loved the interior of this place too. Owners are also very nice. Their parents, who are also just as friendly as them, has a different Pakistani restaurant in the lake George area. We always used to go there during our visits. Seems like making good food runs in the family!

    Ed R.

    Another lost and hard to find Glens Falls gem! A vegetarian wet dream with carnivore options, Alif Cafe is Pakistani Street food at its best! Chicken was easily the most tender I've ever had in a Restaurant, with great portion sizes. Service is quick, takeout available. Coffee is next level!!! A must try.

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    Jake W.

    It's fine. Just fine. It's not bad. It's not amazing. The food is made to order. I guess it's OK. The place is weirdly lit. There are semi-comfortable chairs around utilitarian tables. They're fine. I suppose you could take kids here. You order at the counter, pay first, and then go find a place to sit. In about 15-20 minutes they bring your food to the table. The drinks (Gatorade, iced tea) are in a cooler next to the register. They ask for the tip before they bring your food, and no one checks on you to see if you need anything or if you liked it. It's fine though. Just fine. You can leave your plate on the table when you leave. It's like a takeout place but they let you eat it inside if you're so inclined. The rice tasted and had the consistency of clumpy Uncle Ben's 90-second bag rice. It's fine. Just fine. The chicken in the butter chicken dinner was over cooked and dry, but not bad. The sauce was delicious but the rest of the dish..... meh. It's fine. Just fine. It's not expensive: $12-16 for a dish of food. Here's the deal: go here. You will not be amazed at the quality, the service, the ambience, the decor, the staff.... But DO try it. You might say "Turns out I kinda like Glens Falls' boring interpretation of Indian food". Don't go here for a first date or with picky kids. Don't go here with a large group. Just go with one or two other people to TRY it. You'll be fine. Just fine.

    Cool environment great simple food In a great spot in Glenn's falls across for downtown social

    Raj S.

    It was an ok experience .. had some food and masala chai. Was a lil expensive but atleast we got some Desi food and drink. Chai had a lil more masala.. wasn't the same as in NJ or Edison, but ok for the location . Parking is a problem in peak seasons.. liked the overal visit though ..

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    Emily L.

    Great espresso! Had it on 2 occasions when I was here vacationing. First day the espresso was 5 star second day 4 star. Still very good but not as much flavor, could have been a variation in the process but overall delicious and the customer service was great. They also have hand rolled ice cream! A definite must try. It's located on the right side of the street across from the steam boat.

    Shabana C.

    Stopped by this cute cafe while strolling Lake George. Ordered the Cold Masala Chai and it had the perfect amount of tea. Saud, the owner, was super friendly and explained all his teas to us. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

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    Ho hum food. Order at counter, pick up your food. Limited menu - nothing I or my family had was seasoned well.

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    Ordered chais and a few from the savory menu. Amazing aroma and spices. No place to sit - take and go. Service was extremely slow.

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    Great environment, great food, great service. Don't forget to try their Kashmiri chai.

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    Beautiful location right across the lake. Lovely chai bar and icecream plus Pakistani food!

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