Bare Blends recently moved to a new location and also started new menu options of toasts and wraps!…read moreIt's a cute shop too. I'm always looking for a good smoothie bowl place in Albany and Bare was really good. I love all the options they have and the ability to customize it. Their fall menu looked fun as well. My friend really enjoyed their Caesar wrap and strawberry matcha too. Overall it's a bit pricey for a smoothie bowl place but it was yummy and they do have quality ingredients. It get be a bit of a wait when it gets busy but the workers are nice.

I love Bare. This review is being written for the Stuyvesant Plaza location but I have been to some…read moreof their other locations and they all are a little unique which is great. This is my favorite place to grab a smoothie or smoothie bowl. It's always fun and keeps it interesting to try out their seasonal specials which they have every 2-3 months. It can be a bit of a wait for your food on the weekends so HIGHLY suggest ordering ahead on their app. I've used it the past two times and it's super simple. Plus they have a rewards program to earn money off a future order!

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

A welcoming little cafe located in the Glenmont Plaza. This place is a treat. Or at least it seems…read morelike it is. I should be eating like this all the time. Everything I have gotten is delicious. Fresh fruit, granola,, you can add all kinds of stuff. You can build your own, you can get their craft specials. I am definitely eyeballing that pineapple coconut concoction available for the summer. I'm still learning about all the combinations but this place is so good. I could eat here every day. The staff is always friendly and willing to help with the abundance of delicious choices. I got a smoothie last week. I got a smoothie bowl this week. It had fresh strawberries fresh pineapple, walnuts, little dark chocolate drops, chocolate protein with almond milk. The base tastes like ice cream. I feel like I'm being bad but I'm not. Healthy eating is fun. I order on their app. It's easy and you earn points. They also have healthy treats for dogs that you can purchase.

Bare blends always has the most fun weekly flavors and the doughy bowl was one of my favorites!…read moreTasted just like a cookie and I love their healthy options which makes every bowl just the best! This is probably my favorite bare location, the girls working there are so nice and friendly and my bowls have always come out so delicious! It's also never crowded which is really nice just because the space is a bit smaller than the other locations I've been to. Overall I'm a big bare blends fan and highly recommend anyone with a craving for a smoothie bowl to stop by.

I first went to Mr. Bumbles Cafe when they originallh opened and had a fantastic experience…read more Now, after a several year time period of living out of state, I have returned to try them out again and I was not disappointed. The service was warm and friendly. The food was outstanding, utilizing fresh sourced produce and baked goods. The cafe was spotless, as was thd rest room. The decor is friendly and inviting. I will definitely be back!

Mr. Bumbles had been on my radar for a while, so when I had an appointment not too far away, I knew…read moreI had to visit. I can find a lot of good words to include here: Cozy, charming, unique, friendly, welcoming. I could taste the freshness and quality in my made-to-order breakfast sandwich. That was a small coffee?!?!?! The decor is fun. Street parking is very convenient too. Similar types of stuff I could get at fast food places closer to my home just can't compare. If I lived closer, I'd be here all the time. Even with a slightly longer drive, I still want to come back here more often.

Fast -friendly- great tasting drinks. Person actually asked what I liked and made a great…read moresuggestion. Prices are good.

I'm so happy to get the first review of this cute little shop! This is a very exciting addition to…read morethe Troy/Rensselaer area. This place serves thermogenic teas and protein shakes. There are a ton of flavors, which made it so hard to choose one. I decided to go with a tea, and the owner was super patient with me and gave me a few recommendations. I went with the pomberry tea, and it was delicious. It definitely had plenty of caffeine in it! They have 3 caffeine options, with energizing having the least, boosted having a medium amount, and lit being the most caffeinated. This is definitely going to become a regular spot for me; the variety of options and the pleasant staff makes me want to go back for more! You should definitely definitely definitely give this place a try!

Visited for the first time today and ordered a salad. Besides it being $15, none of the ingredients…read morelooked or tasted fresh. The salad greens were not chopped up and the other ingredients looked stale as if sitting out for days. I watched as the young woman who made the salad rammed everything into a bowl. The tzatziki dressing was beyond disgusting. Not sure how this passes as healthy much less appetizing. What a rip off. No customer service from the two ladies working today. They acted as they were miserable so I dumped my salad next door where I had an appointment. Never again.

Delicious vegan and gluten free smoothies and lunch! The service was friendly and helpful.read more

Cute, small spot. Seems like a one-woman show! She recommended calling ahead in the future so she…read morecould provide an ETA on food. Still was only a 20 minute wait for us. Burrito was great and super filling. Salsa was delicious. Love that everything is made to order in house. Non-vegan options too!

I stopped by here with a friend when we were going through Albany, we were in a bit of a hurry and…read morecalled, the owner was on her way to the restaurant and she kindly made us two sandwiches and two juices and coffee, it was great!

It's been so long since I've visited the Daily Grind. I really cannot say why I stopped going. It…read moreis a local gem that has served the area for decades. The breakfasts and coffee are solid. The staff is helpful and courteous. I showed up for breakfast recently. I ordered the Chorizo. Two eggs, two chorizo sausages with pepper jack cheese and spicy mayo on a sandwich roll. It was as good as I remembered. I also enjoyed the coffee included in the $11.45 price. I took the meal upstairs where there's additional seating. I ate it while seated inside the picture window, which is a good place to the activity along Lark St. The eatery is as eclectic as ever. There are signs and artwork on the walls from different eras that don't go together. The place is old and perhaps a bit musty. Still this place had so much history with the area and its mismatched decor is a part of its charm. Change may be good. But in the case of the Daily Grind, I'm happy to still be able to get a delicious meal at a reasonable price from a nice staff after all of these years. Comfort food at its best.

Still thinking about this sandwich!! Daily Grind is definitely going to be my new go to spot for a…read morebreakfast sandwich and coffee! It's no wonder why they are so popular and also one of the oldest cafes in Albany and still doing so well today! The cafe is a cute spot, with stool seating indoor and some tables outside. It's a bit unassuming but the bustle of the place definitely reflects how popular it is. They have so many options of sandwiches and to create your own and it is delicious!! The rolls were perfect and not tough at all, the sandwiches were so well done, I highly recommend the Lark street, the eggplant was so crispy and yum! They have fun specialty lattes and coffee as well. The girls working were welcoming and nice. While there was a bit of a wait, it's worth it and the do have an order ahead option too.