Delicious chicken noodle soup and turkey sandwich! Never ate here before but I will be back! Thank you for a delicious lunch. I ordered the 1/2 sandwich and Chicken Noodle Soup! read more

Better Bite - Chicken sandwich! Soup was too delicious I ate it all before the picture - American Near Me - Albany, New York

They were in there smoking while cooking and had on no gloves on while preparing food. I stood there for almost 5 minutes before someone turned around to address me. He was completely rude. I went in there and there customer service is horrible. Owners son told me to leave and there was the door and don't let it hit me on the way out. I would not waste my time on such a crappy place to eat that does not follow health and safety rules and policies. read more

Honestly this place has gone down hill and it's sad. When they're not being dismissive and rude, the staff constantly messes up food orders, even those submitted online and plainly in writing. Been going for years - today my simple order (simple Turkey sandwich) was $16 and they completely screwed it up. Substitutions without asking. Not going back. Don't waste your money. read more

I will not be returning. I ordered a fried chicken thigh sandwich, and was highly disappointed. While crispy on the out , the sandwich had a watery substance coming out of it & looked rubbery on parts of the inside. It was obvious the chicken was microwaved! I do not recommend this place read more

I wish I could give them a higher rating because their food is actually really tasty which is where the 2 starts come from. I unfortunately bit into my sandwich and crunched on a piece of plastic that almost looks like glass. If I swallowed that, it would have done some serious damage. I wish I could finish my sandwich but I just cannot get past this. Mistakes happen but this was too much of a close call for me to enjoy. read more

Better Bite - Half eaten sandwich "The Madison" with the plastic piece that ended up in my mouth - American Near Me - Albany, New York

Appears closed Been calling for eight days, tried to place order online also Stopped in today. Doors locked lights off at 12:30. read more

Better Bite is fantastic! Super friendly service and I loved the interior too. Very homey and comfortable feel. Came here really just on a whim because we were sight seeing a little around town. This was really one of the only places open. I'm glad it was though. It was absolutely freezing so my boyfriend and I both got some hot soup. We got their half a sandwich and soup special. The chicken noodle soup was really good and it hit the spot. They also had corn chowder which sounded good. I got a half a house roasted turkey sandwich and it was really really delicious. The rye bread I got it on was perfectly toasted and doughy. It's actually from a local bakery. The turkey was sliced nice and thick and the house made Russian dressing brought it altogether. Perfect lunch to finish our trip to Albany. read more

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I got to try their Ibiza sandwich and a side of slaw as part of a big group order recently, and I gotta admit I was disappointed. The two things that detracted from the experience were the slaw (way too soupy and vinegary for my taste) and the bread that was so burnt that I was forced to rip off a good bit of it because of the burnt taste and smell. Not that the overly runny "Mediterranean chicken" did anything to make up for the rest of it. Alas. read more

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This is my go to spot when I forget to bring my lunch to work. A little pricey but the sandwiches and grilled cheese are really good. The chocolate chip cookie is huge and totally worth a try. I have one every time I order a sandwhich lol. read more

Just realized today that I've checked in here 82 times and don't believe I've done a review. I usually get coffee but I have had a few food options. I do like there rueben's, french fries, breakfasts, breakfast sandwiches, and there muffins. Sometimes I get a bagel toasted which are ok. The biggest of my disappointments was once when I got a falafel platter. They were small nuggets as hard as rocks. I didn't like them at all. Hopefully, it was a mistake of the day. Since I work in the building I come here often, mostly for coffee like mentioned above. I was surprised one weekend when I came in for brunch how great it was and they stepped up and used real utensils and had table service. On weekdays usually you order at the counter abd they call your number for pick up. Definitely would recommend brunch on the weekends. I guess they are popular for their potato salad but I tried it at our holiday party in the office and for me it wasn't a winner. It had peas in, not the problem. Too dry and lacking flavor for me. The prices are high for what you get but most options are tasty. Service is ok. read more

Better Bite - Half eaten Cesar salad, actually trying to pix the bowl, which is cardboard......cool - American Near Me - Albany, New York

Covid-19 Edition State worker edition . Called ahead Paid over the phone. Exceptional!!! The food was ridiculously good. The front door pickup service was efficient. Albeit it was a nice sunny day, little wind. Sometimes that isn't always the case. Philly wrap or salmon sandwich are normally my yearly orders. They nail it every time. Season curly fires were hot and crisp. The philly wrap was soft pillowy and juicy; bursting with flavor . Tons of umamai . The meat to veggie ratios is 90/10 meat. Had a hint of fresh cracked pepper as well. Pick up order came with utensils, ketchup, napkin , and a chocolate chip cookie(unexpected surprise) Do yourself a favor and order now ; support local business and stay safe . read more

Better Bite - Philly cheese wrap - American Near Me - Albany, New York

Travel to the restaurant at home, this Tuna melt and madison sandwiches are very good and taste great, will come again next time read more

Better Bite - Tuna Melt - American Near Me - Albany, New York

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Fast service and great food made with items requested no mistakes. Love this place. Environment is nice and cozy.

Solid lunch. Fresh ingredients, fair prices, and excellent deli meats. I am not a huge fan of potato salad but their has just the perfect blend of spices and dressing. A great choice in downtown Albany. read more

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This one star is solely for the rude workers who let me wait unattended for a few minutes only to be informed that the place has closed. This rate is not for the food, but for the ineptitude and inconsideration of the workers towards a customer. read more

This used to be a solid spot for lunch, but the prices have increased and quality has decreased. There's now hardly any cream cheese on a bagel and cream cheese. read more

I was at a conference nearby for 2 days and loved the food and friendly staff so much here that I decided to order breakfast and lunch here on both days. Very cute place, lots of different food options (including healthy juices and premium coffee beverages). The food is fresh... the menu is pretty extensive. They had salads, wraps, yummy sandwiches (breakfast and lunch), and various Mediterranean options on the menu. For coffee breaks, their coffee/ lattes were excellent. There is a seating area where you can have your meal. The establishment does get very busy between 12:30 and 1:00pm, but the staff was impressively able to handle the large volume. Highly recommended! read more

Better Bite - Hummus plate (I got it with whole wheat bread instead of the pita) ... and carrot/green apple juice. - American Near Me - Albany, New York

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i ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with Swiss cheese. The order was wrong and when I asked to fix it, the owner told me he didn't want to deal with me. He told the cashier to give me a refund. He is very rude and unprofessional. read more

They couldn't take any orders I ordered eggs, bacon, home, fries, sourdough bread and coffee. The home fries were small potatoes, cut up over cooked and chard. read more

Omg had there breakfast burrito this morning first time office order catering from here they went above and beyond everything was fresh hot and filling and the size of the burritos were perfect pastries were awesome!!! Good job guys read more

Hate to give a bad review, because I've had many delicious meals there in the past, but today was less than great. I ordered an Appalachian Turkey sandwich. First off, the chalkboard says $11.50, but I found out later I was charged $13. Not cool. Second, it took about 15 minutes to get it. That wouldn't have been a problem but there's no where to sit and there were about 15 people besides me waiting, shoulder to shoulder. The new take-out counter is really inconveniently placed, so there's less seating, and people are constantly coming from the street and past the people waiting. Then there was no one handing out completed orders for several minutes at a time. I counted 7 completed orders that the cooks placed on the counter while no one was there calling out order numbers. Then a guy came and started calling them out, and they weren't strictly in order, so some had been placed well after mine. Finally I get back to my office to eat and while it was a tasty sandwich, it was dry. There was almost no moisture, like the jam or mayo that is supposed to be on it. I could just barely taste it, but the bread was almost dry. So again, I've had many good meals at Better Bite, but todays was a big disappointment, especially paying $17 for a dry sandwich and a tiny bag of chips. read more

My husband took me to Better Bite this past week. He goes there with coworkers and always loves it. The place is way bigger inside than I imagined! And the outdoor covered patio is very nice. I ordered the Englishman which is the first "specialty sandwich" on the menu. It was huge! And each sandwich comes wth a choice of homemade coleslaw, macaroni salad, or potato salad. I chose coleslaw and it did not disappoint. Their menu is fairly large and the sandwich combinations are really unique. Looking forward to coming back here! read more

We stopped in this past weekend during some city wandering - mostly to warm up. Service was exceptional, so friendly and prompt, with regular check-ins throughout our visit. I opted for a mocha latte and it was perfect. The food on the other hand was not so great. I went for a so cal egg sandwich on a bagel - they were out of anything other than sesame and wheat, so I went with the wheat. Imagine my surprise when it came out on an english muffin instead. I honestly didn't care enough to question it, but it just wasn't very good. The guac was solidly bad and did not taste fresh, though the rest of it was fine. The service alone (though the great mocha also helped) deserves a 4-star review, though the food left a lot to be desired. Would give another shot! Atmosphere seemed nice and quiet/friendly, could be a nice spot to come and work. read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! food is always fresh. Portions are huge! Staff is always friendly and helpful read more

Better Bite - 7. Classic Italian Sandwich - American Near Me - Albany, New York

We stopped in for breakfast. I prefer table side service but on the flip side, when our food was ready, it didn't sit waiting on a server to deliver. The kid had a sandwich that looked amazing. All of our dishes were full of flavor. read more

This place is great for the neighborhood. I go on Sundays and it is an asset to have a real diner in Center Square. I don't know why other reviewers say it is overpriced, in fact I am always shocked how cheap the bill is. Having lived in the neighborhood for 23 years now, we have needed this place for a long time. Casual, quick, always good food. Love it! read more

Better Bite - Spinach, Mushroom, & Cheddar Omelet. Perfect breakfast! - American Near Me - Albany, New York

First time here, because I just heard of it yesterday through their newspaper ad /coupon. I had an omelette which was excellent as were the home fries, buttered bagel & coffee. The menu items sound great and the desserts looked yummy! I remember The Bagel Bite well, (& Joe's & the Bagel Baron) so glad to see these owners back in business. How appropriate- to have a NY Style deli right near the Capital! PS- the bagels are on the small side, though tasty. This allows you to to not feel bloated afterward, so I was surprised, then happy. read more

Summary- Borderline 4 Star Deli with good food but relatively high prices. Food- 4 Stars Good sandwich, Triple decker with turkey and eggplant along with coleslaw. The sandwich was good if not a little too heavy on the Russian dressing. Coleslaw was fine, didn't taste homemade to me though. Service- 2 Stars NEEEEEEXT PERSON! They tend to kinda yell at you in here. Otherwise fine. Value- 2 Stars Seems a little pricey but it's not too bad. Other Albany options a bit further down the hill are cheaper and offer more authentic food (see Miranda's and Lunch). Atmosphere- 4 Stars Pretty nice inside with quite a bit of seating. Clean too. read more

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I phone in an order at 11:55 and was told 15-20 minutes. I arrived at about 12:10 expecting a five or ten minute wait. At 12:30, my order had still not been called, so I asked the counter person. He went in back and it turns out the order hadn't even been started, although no one seemed to know why the order just "got lost". I wasn't even offered a coupon or comped a beverage or something in return for their error. I will not be back. read more

PSA: Better Bite delivers bagels! Are they the best bagels around? Not at all. Is it everything you're looking for when you're hungover and needing dense bread to sop up the remaining alcohol in your system without having to drag your dying self out of the house? YES. read more

Great collection of salads, in a generous portion too! I recommend the Thai Chicken salad, it's not on the printed menu but go ask for it. Also, try to avoid going on the busy lunch hour. Could be really packed. Going there around 11:30 is your best bet if you want it to be quiet. read more

Better Bite - The yummy Thai Chicken salad! - American Near Me - Albany, New York

Ok hot chocolate, friendly but overwhelmed waitress, disgusting ladies room. Very odd for the heart of the state capital.

I only order turkey sandwiches ... after past experiences .... Well, now even that's not safe, between the gallon of mayonnaise they slather all over ... and this - refusal to cut the pure-fat / grizzle off their meat, and instead serve it to completely unsuspecting customers. read more

Better Bite - American Near Me - Albany, New York

Ordered through Uber Eats, the sandwiches were delicious! The Rawson with smoked turkey, bacon and roasted tomato, the roasting of the tomato was awesome, gave it such a good flavor! The Mac salad was fresh and delicious, and crispy pickles made for a fantastic lunch, all around. Usually the side salad is a miss but not here! So glad we decided to order, will definitely order again! read more

Listen, I love Better Bite. But, I went in this morning to order take out, and not one staff member in the kitchen was wearing a mask or any sort of face covering. I didn't notice until my order was ready, but I declined to take it with me. They did offer me a refund, which I appreciated, but COVID-19 is not a joke. The woman at the front who took my order and offered me a refund was wearing a mask and was kind about it. I'm writing this more as an FYI for others who might go during this time. read more

Came here to eat on a Sunday morning after church. Sat outside on a nice summer day. Plenty of customers and only two waitresses. Impressive variety on the menu and reasonably priced. Had the western omelet with a side of home fries and rye toast. The food was very good and came out hot. Downside, very slow service. Not sure if it was the waitstaff or the kitchen crew. Took over an hour for two of us to eat there. My dad was so impressed with the food, he decided to go back the next week. He said the food was just as tasty, but again the service was painfully slow. I'd be willing to give it another try, but I might wait a bit for the crew to get more experienced. read more

Ordered a the Guacamole Salad, read their menu for what is in it, but one of the main things is guacamole. Got the salad and it literally had maybe half a tablespoon to just a little under a tablespoon of guacamole. It was literally hidden under tuna salad which was an add-on. Was supposed to come with Avocado Ranch. They stated they were out and when I complained twice about the lack of guacamole (which again was so minimal that it could not even be tasted AND had to go searching for it. On a salad that is called GUACAMOLE salad), they miraculously found a container of the dressing. Not worth the almost $13 for this pile of... Salad. Expensive, argumentative with their customer, and just average quality. Pick somewhere else. read more

The Lark is an all time favorite, but there's plenty of items on the menu to enjoy. Great place for a quick bite! Always fresh and fast friendly service. read more

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As a New Yorker I can say for a fact that this is one of the best deli places in Albany. People keep moaning about how pricey it is, if you think $10 is too expensive for quality food then just go to a corner deli lol. It's because of people like these that NOSH Deli (or whatever it was called on Western) closed down. Food excellent. My wife, myself and my friend LOVED it. My wife complains about most food. The shwarma platter was huge, chicken tasted very fresh, the picked cauliflower and salad was delish, and the hummus was amazing. My triple Decker was great. (Btw, triple deckers are built bread, meat, cheese, dressing, bread, veggies, dressing, bread. You don't get double meat guys. My friend had shuma wrap and it was so good he said he'll come back Albany just for this. Places like this need to stay open. Amazing food. read more

This place is AMAZING! Truly authentic middle eastern food which if you've ever been you know how hard that is to get stateside unless you're in NYC. I have yet to be disappointed as their food is consistently delicious. If you're looking for a rare authentic treat this is the place! read more