Excellent food, not so pleasant atmosphere…read more We stopped at Liza's of Troy for breakfast in Feb 2025 based on good reviews and appealing food pics. The order was taken at the register and then brought to our table. The food tasted great and was served quickly! All the dishes had a beautiful presentation! Coffee was a French press and was really good! The place had no cream or sugar for the coffee. Also there were no salt and pepper shakers on any table. When I asked for some salt they gave me a plastic sauce cap with some salt on the bottom to take it with my fingers. It was quite weird. For some reason "Butternut Squash Bowl" had only one egg while all other breakfast items had two. Not sure why this one was special. The real problem however was the smell. The very first impression we got upon entering was a strong smell of fried bacon and other foods. It was like standing next to a stove because the space is fully open, with no divider between the sitting area and the kitchen. In such a setup you need a strong hood exhaust but that in turn would make a lot of noise. Anyway, instead of taking our time enjoying the breakfast and great coffee we had to finish it asap and escape to prevent our jackets absorbing the smell :( We are giving Liza's of Troy 4 stars is it got 5+ on the food and coffee and 3 on the interior and atmosphere. Food ordered Butternut Squash Bowl - excellent and nicely presented. Had to order additional egg though. Breakfast Bowl - excellent and nicely presented. Big Betty Breakfast Sandwich - delicious.

Good food and drinks great atmosphere great service good prices it's a must visit place.read more

It must visit cute little hole in the wall per se but good food good service great drinks price is…read moreright!

What an amazing little place! Absolutely delicious bowls crafted with fresh fruit and ingredients…read more And they have the most amazing bacon. egg and cheese sandwich made fresh. But the friendly service is what makes it truly special. This place is a gem!

Wow, an açaí bowl, fruit smoothie place in Newtonville! I've been driving by wondering when they…read morewould open. Well I guess they've been open for about a month now. They don't have a paper menus or a website yet, just a Facebook page. They have a large chalkboard menu with smoothies on one side and açaí bowls on the other and add on's and other things in the middle. The first thing I noticed was the price. They're expensive with everything in the $15 range. I didn't have time to peruse the entire menu so I chose The Hazel, an açaí bowl. It was quite large and included various sliced fruit, Nutella, granola, a few coconut shreds and of course açaí. I had never had açaí and it's like less sweet sorbet. The bowl was attractive and tasted very good. The fruit was fresh and the flavors blended well. Apparently they serve avocado toast as well. I'm sure I'll bring my kids back sometime. I can see this as an occasional treat. The girls who served me were very friendly.

Such an adorable place. I asked for recommendations and the girls said the Siena and well that's…read morewhat I got. It was delicious! It's clean the girls behind the counter are nice and the açaí bowl was so fresh, big portion and great presentation. See ya once a week from now on ladies. Do you have any rewards programs like the other places though??

I stopped at Bowled in Troy for lunch very recently. They served up a variety of bowls including…read moresalad bowls, grain bowls, acai bowls, smoothies, waffles, toast, and cooler drinks. You can build your own bowl with choices of ingredients or they have signature bowls, waffles, and toast too. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Grain Bowl ($9.95 plus tax) which was comprised of brown rice, tomato, romaine lettuce, black beans, jalapenos, tortilla strips, soft grilled spicy chicken and Sriracha dressing on the side. The portion size was modest for the price, but it had very spicy flavors. For dessert, I ordered the Sweet Basic Waffle ($5.95 plus tax) which was a thick soft waffle (not warm) topped with almond butter spread, flax seeds, honey. This waffle was very filling to eat and the almond butter and honey made for a sweet and nutty flavor. Overall, the food here was pretty good and fresh. They also offer Grub Hub and DoorDash food delivery too.

The Bowled restaurants, including this one, are reasonable spots for basic, healthy, bowls made to…read moreorder very quickly. This one is large, clean, and bright, with a row of tables along one wall. But there's a lot of open space here where other tables could exist. All your menu options are listed on screens on the wall, and there's no problems at all crafting any type of bowl as you want. My bowl here included 2 types of greens, the allowed-for extras, avocado added on, and an Asian sesame dressing. It was pretty good, but not strong in flavor, particularly in the dressing. Also, my avocado was very obviously overripe. I still think this is your best option for a healthy meal and/or a salad when you're in the immediate area, I just wasn't (pun intended) bowled over.

On a recent trip to the Albany area, I found myself on back-to-back work calls in my hotel room and…read morein need of lunch. In searching for a healthy lunch option that has delivery options on Yelp, I came upon Bowled. I ordered one of their signature açai bowls. It came with an açai base, peanut butter, berries, granola, banana, and chia seeds. The ingredients were all fresh, it tasted delicious and was incredibly satisfying. It filled me up and got me through my workday. Their bowls deliver well so no worries there. My bowl arrived at my door perfect and ready to eat. Not sure what their in house experience is like but as for delivery--get to it!

Service was good, but there was a very strong odor in the restaurant. Some kind of air freshener or…read moresomething. I took my bowl to go and ate it about 10 minutes later. When I started eating it I could taste the air freshener. Determined that it was the croutons. They tasted and smelled just like the odor I smelled in the restaurant. I decided to eat the rest of my bowl and just took out the croutons, but won't be going back. Yuk

While visiting Albany, NY, I stopped in to Juices Forever. I enjoyed my meal, especially the tuna…read morewrap. I was energized by the wheat grass and ginger shots. The service was great. Pleasant people. Love the ambiance. This place is a great place to get your daily health boost.

I got to the restaurant and ordered from a kiosk, which I thought was pretty cool to have. I…read moreordered the carrot cake replacement shake and the fried catfish, egg cheese, and grits. Now when I clicked the fried catfish option it opted me to pay a dollar extra for cheese, which is weird because it's already in the title of the meal but I just clicked add cheese for a dollar extra. The staff was friendly. The woman who made my shake, asked me if I would like oats added to the drink to make it taste more like carrot cake. I took her advice, and I do not regret it. The shake was delicious. I took the meal home and I will say to my surprise I felt like they put a very small amount of catfish compared to everything else in the place but the catfish was pretty good. I was happy to see they didn't fry it with cornmeal. The eggs was well seasoned with salt and pepper and cheese. The grits were slightly bland, but it wasn't the worst grits that I've tried. I recommend trying this place because I will be back, especially for the shakes.

I've been coming here for years, but today's experience ensured I won't be returning. Emma barely…read moreacknowledged me, took an unusually long time to assist me, and then refused service because of an allergy that I have safely managed for years. My explanation was dismissed, despite receiving this same service here many times before without issue. Turning away every guest with an allergy, regardless of how it is managed, is concerning. The interaction felt ignorant and uninformed. It was also difficult to watch Emma be warm and welcoming to other guests while treating me differently, which made the experience feel discriminatory. After years of being a loyal customer, I expected better and I will advise anyone I've recommended to no longer support this establishment.

Loop is a smoothie and café spot that focuses on healthier options like smoothie bowls, avocado…read moretoast, coffee, and fresh drinks, with a bright and modern space filled with greenery and colorful presentation. We walked into a café where the relaxed atmosphere makes it a nice place to stop for breakfast or a quick break, the kind of space where the environment is just as much part of the experience as the food. The interior has a fresh, airy energy with plenty of natural light and seating that encourages lingering, though finding a spot can take some patience during busier hours. The smoothie bowls were the main highlight. The texture was thick and well blended, and the fruit combinations worked well together without feeling overly heavy. We tried a few options and found the bowls balanced, with the toppings adding texture and flavor without overwhelming the base. The avocado toast was also a solid option, especially with the toppings adding more flavor instead of making it feel too basic, and the bread held up well against the spread. The drinks are another reason to visit, with smoothies and matcha options fitting the overall concept, and the coffee menu gives a good alternative for anyone who wants something less fruit-focused. The café also has some creative drink choices, which makes it feel more like a full café experience rather than just a smoothie shop. The biggest thing to keep in mind is the wait time. The food is made fresh, so orders can take longer than expected during busy periods, and allowing extra time is worth considering if you are visiting during peak hours. Service is friendly and the staff handle the flow efficiently, but the pace of the kitchen can slow down when the café fills up. Seating is also limited, so the experience works best when you are not in a hurry. Loop is a good option if you are looking for a café with healthier food choices and a nice atmosphere. The smoothie bowls and drinks are the main reason to visit, and the bright, welcoming space makes it easy to spend some time there. It is not the fastest stop, but the quality and overall experience make it worth checking out.

I have tried this food truck a couple times now, it's my go-to spot. I agree w/the poster who said…read morethe soba noodles were an issue, mushy.. starchy.. The upside, sub in the zucchini noodles and side step the issue entirely. For anyone who is not down w/the veggie noodles give them a try. Otherwise try rice. I love the "zoodles" BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY I can't say enough about how much I really enjoy this food truck. Korean BBQ, steak bowl.. brisket. They're all really good. My favorite is the poke bowl, followed closely by the bruschetta bowl. The staff is the BEST of all the food trucks outside of the Capitol. They make an effort to make you happy, so switch proteins, substitute protein- they have tofu, they'll make it Keto if that's your preference.. They really make an effort to remember what you like.. they take your name w/your order & they get to know you. Today, I bought a bowl for lunch and dinner. Cuz.. that's how I bowl!

I want to like their food soo bad that I have gone back time and time again just to be utterly…read moredisappointed. Their menu looks sooo amazing but the food just doesn't live up to expectations. Received burnt eggs on my pad Thai that where so burnt they where black and inedible. I went back and got something else to replace it (chicken tikka masala) and I'm so glad on a whim I decided to grab some fries from a neighboring food truck. Because the chicken tikka masala was just as inedible.

The Breakfast Nook is located at the River Street Market food hall in Troy. This breakfast and…read morelunch eatery serves up hot & cold coffee, espresso & tea drinks, baked goods, snacks, breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, omelets, acai bowls, salads, toasts, parfiats, and grab & go cold drinks, The place is cashless, order at the counter, and online. There is a seating area in their space and more seating in the food hall. I placed an online order for takeout recently. I ordered the Feta & Cheddar Omelet ($6.50 plus tax) and and a Berry Delicious Oatmeal ($9.50 plus tax). However, when I walked into the eatery, I was informed they didn;t have oatmeal and asked me to make a substitute. I requested a Pastrami Sandwich as a substitute and they upcharged my online order $2.16 with tax. Anyways, my order was ready 7 minutes after making the substitution. I enjoyed my food out in the hall. The omelet was folded with onions, peppers, tomatoes, topped with feta & cheddar cheeses. I enjoyed this tasty omelet. The thick Pastrami Sandwich had thin slices of pastrami, kraut, and a spiced mustard spread on a toasted kaiser roll. My food overall was pretty good. Hopefully next time they will have oatmeal to go with one of their breakfast sandwiches.

Located in Newton Plaza in Loudonville and very close to Latham and Sienna College, Bowled offers a…read morevariety of fresh grain bowls, fruit bowls, smoothies, salads, and wraps. I admit I had a little difficulty ordering through the website so I waited until I arrived at the store. Luckily for me I was able to place my order quickly and the staff was super friendly, answered all my questions, and made our order really fast. The first thing I noticed about the store was that it was very clean. The menu is on some monitors behind the counter but since I already had tried to order through the website I was able to tell the employee what I wanted directly from my phone. One thing I noticed about ordering from the website was it did specifically say which dressings were vegan friendly. That was one reason I waited to order at the store. Secondly on the website, the default for the bowls was chicken so to remove the chicken and substitute organic tofu would be the same price a just adding tofu and keeping the chicken on there. Which for me, wouldn't work because we're vegan. In the store ordering was no issue and changing chicken to tofu there was no price difference so the Street Corn Grain Bowl ended up being $11.95 as it should be vice $13.70 like the website was trying to charge me. Aside from the technical difficulties, the rewards program is awesome, and the food was delicious, fresh, and filling. We were totally satisfied with the service, and the food. Thank you so much!

Drove all the way here for a smoothie and it's closed at 11am. I feel like this places opens and…read moreclosed when it wants too. Also, there's never anyone in here how is this still open. I think I've officially gave up on trying this place.