I liked it, but somehow, wasn't nearly as "wowed" as I guess I should have been. I think I liked the setting (clean, well-lit, "industrial" without being cold/sterile) more than I liked what I ordered. Or maybe, I need to have something I couldn't POSSIBLY make on my own when I go out to eat. I think I could make an equally good salad (roasted beet, but they were so small, and so OVERPOWERED by OLIVES that I could barely find them!!). Everyone enjoyed their soups, sandwiches, and salads, so this was not a bad choice, just wouldn't have been my first choice in an shopping center that appears to have some equal (or better...) options. My salad did come with a wonderful, hot and cheesy baguette. That was a highlight... Not a bad choice, but there are (IMO) better options right nearby. read more

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Disappointing - we won't come back. The pesto chicken sandwich as okay - but the filling was so spotty and sparse, one bite would be a thin piece of chicken, and the other bite was just red pepper. I would normally expect the fillings to be on top of each other, and not side-by-side. The salad had 4 sticks of chicken, which was the toughest chicken we've ever eaten. The romaine was mostly the white stalk of the leaf. The blue cheese was so tasteless I thought it might be a bland feta. The hard-boiled egg was rubbery. The dressing was watery. The bacon was soggy and pink, not crumbley and brown. The other bakery chain starting with a P has gone downhill recently, but it's a much better choice. The bread was good. read more

The fruit cup was a MAJOR disappointment. You're better off going to Advance Autoparts. Not a good place for family fun. You may want to bring your cat here, they serve tuna. Happy New Year. read more

Grabbed lunch to go from Bountiful Bread before my hair appointment and I was not disappointed! Opted for the build your own salad option and ordered online. Pickup was effective and quick! The serving size was plenty and the salad itself was light & refreshing. I highly suggest signing up for their rewards program, as my account had an $11 credit of rewards, I only paid $2 for this salad out of pocket! read more

Bountiful Bread - Build your own salad - Bakeries Near Me - Albany, New York

Bountiful bread is an OK place and when it makes it soups, they are utterly fantastic at times. The sandwiches are OK to very good at times as well. The problem with bountiful bread is that it appears to do dumb things at times, like not knowing that their menu online is incorrect, then changing what you requested with something else, when they know that what you ordered isn't available that day. Then they prepare it for pick up without telling you what they did. Even your receipt when you pick it up says what you originally ordered, so you are assuming that the item is in the bag for pick up before you go and it's not. That is a very good recipe for disaster. Why prepare an order you know that I didn't want, not tell me about it and then expect me to be satisfied when I open the package and find out what I ordered is not what I wanted? When I call after I notice, they say when you go back, tell the person there that you got the wrong item. How do I know when the next time I'm going to be back in that area? I don't! Why not at least try to get it right the first time by letting the person know or if you cannot do that, at least cancel the order, and let the person know as well? A few of the reasons why I choose any place to patronize a business, is because of the consistency the business, that when I order something, I know I'm going to receive that item in a timely manner, it is very good and at a reasonable price. If I continue to not know what I'm going to be picking up, I'm going to stop going to that place of business. It's a simple as that. read more

Excellent sandwich and salad choices, good portions, prices and service. Nice interior.

I've only frequented this place for breakfast, most of the time. Even then, it is outstanding. There are so many fast food, and semi fast food places that do breakfast. I am big fan of breakfast sandwiches and coffee. It's easy, quick, and gets me what I need to start the day. For those who have had the Dunkin, McDonalds, Uncommon Grounds, and other establishments that serve the "Breakfast Sandwich" & coffee, this place beats them all. And not just because of their fresh bread options for the sandwiches, but because of the options on the sandwich, and the other places don't do two eggs standard. I've had their two egg breakfast sandwich with sausage, ham, varieties of cheese they offer, on various breads. It's all great, and the price is not bad. The only problem with this place is that I usually leave with a bunch of cookies and pastries, which are all good, but just more unexpected calories to burn off. read more

Decent food, sizable portions, and fair prices. Fresh, and customizable, I had a nice salad for just $11 with a wonderful homemade breadstick. If you are looking for a casual cafe with some nice healthy options, Bountiful Bread is your place. You won't be wowed, but you will be satisfied at a fair price. read more

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I have been to this place many many times... almost any time l come to Stuyvesant Plaza to shop... since thanksgiving is over my DH and I decided to start our Christmas shopping and of coarse go to lunch.. we got there early around 11:30 as my DH is an early riser so 11:30 isn't very early. If you've never been here it is cafeteria style line up, order & pay at the register then wait for food to be made and then they call you. We ordered a chicken panini sandwich to share and each got a cup of soup. DH got chicken lentil in which he said was very good. I ordered tomato which was just as good as ever but not very hot which was disappointing . I have ordered this many times and it was never an issue... Also we were supposed to get pasta salad with our sandwich but it wasn't ready so they gave us chips instead... my DH went up after and asked for it :) they gave it to him! The place has been newly remodeled and looks very nice was sorry to see they took out the fireplace... was always nice sitting there with a cup of coffee by the fire. I would definitely go back as I love their bread! If the soup was hot it would have been 4 stars! Now it's time to go shopping!!! read more

Eat there and your clothes will stink to high heaven for several days. The place smells like grease and it's poorly ventilated. Food is suitable for carry-out. read more

The staffpeople here are super friendly, but their baked goods are not the greatest. I bought a giant cinnamon bun, 3 large cookies, and a cupcake. The cinnamon bun and cupcake were stale and hard, and really should have been discarded a day or two earlier rather than sold. The cookies were fresher, yet none of the above really could be classified as anything but average, in both taste and appearance. Yes, they are a bit pricey here, especially considering that the goods aren't really anything special. The place was clean and pleasant though, both inside and out, and had lots of seating. Meh... we came, we tried, but I doubt we'll be coming here again. read more

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Oh dear. What happened here? The last time I reviewed Bountiful Bread the space was at least warm and inviting. They had a fireplace and even if the service was a bit sloppy, and the food was a bit overpriced for what it was, at least I didn't mind the physical space itself. Now there are several clashing styles that clutter the visual landscape, and any warmth the interior used to have has been replaced by colored LED lights, blonde hardwood, and metal chairs. The antique bulbs and vintage bric-a-brac displayed on the recessed shelves are totally out of place. There are some very good products for sale along the wall of the entry corridor, and I suppose if someone came here to buy groceries or foods to prepare at home, those would be useful. But I believe this is still supposed to be a soup and sandwich shop with some takeaway breads and pastry, so I found these presence of these products to be a bit perplexing. The promotion to win a pair of shoes was also a head scratcher. Equally confusing was why it took so long for our soup and sandwich to arrive. The soup sounded intriguing, "Thai chicken chili." Technically, chili is just a spicy stew of meat and red chilis, so one could imagine all kinds of clever ways one could make a Thai chicken chili. Maybe it was my fault for not asking. But it seemed to be just regular old chili made with chicken. Maybe there was a little delicate Thai flavor of lemongrass and galangal or somesuch on the chicken, but it was drowned out by plenty of good old fashioned American chili powder. That said, it wasn't bad. The flavor profiles just didn't play well together. The grilled sandwich was pushing the line past toasted and into the realm of burned. So, what I've learned is that Bountiful Bread has gone through a lot of changes. The food and the service which could have been improved are largely the same. The decor which is much different, was a change for the worse. As a result, I no longer feel that 2* is a harsh review for this local eatery. read more

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I have eaten many things here: bread, cookies, macarons, meals, and it's all been tasty. They also have a nicely spaced covered outside eating area. The staff is friendly and polite and even when they are busy they are helpful. The farmers loaf of bread is super delicious. They do have vegan snacks as well. read more

This is my second bad experience in a row at Bountiful Bread. I am done doing there. I ordered a sandwich with chicken soup to go, a pretty simple order. When I arrived home the underside of my sandwich where you can't see was charred black - inedible. Instead of chicken soup I was given tomato soup. I have an allergy to tomatoes. Never again. read more

Bountiful Bread - This is not chicken soup - Bakeries Near Me - Albany, New York

Terrible tasteless, grocery store quality bread. Baked goods were awful also. So disappointing.

I have been here before and the decor much modernized and not as homey. The bread remains quite delicious around $5.00 a loaf. The cranberry walnut was excellent as well as the marbled rye. We ordered breakfast; a 3 egg omelet with 3 toppings ( instead of mushrooms as one choice they mistakenly used olives but I didn't complain) my omelet came with 2 slices of my choice of bread . My dining mate got a fried egg with cheddar cheese on his breakfast sandwich of marbled rye. Both meals very good. The coffee was average for us, with a lot of flavor choices. Food was prepared quickly and we heard our name being called, so one had to sit or stand nearby to hear. The need a better system. We paid $20.00 for coffee , the omelet and breakfast sandwich, maybe a bit pricey for what you get. However we would return again read more

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I have never eaten in here before so this review is solely based on takeout. I get takeout from here every once in a while during the work week. I always go between the Spicy Tuna Panini and the Black and Blue Panini. The spicy tuna is on a pepper-jack bread that is the best part about the sandwich! It's delicious! The sandwich is always good and honestly, I know I see a lot of comments on the pricing but, the panini is huge (I'm just commenting on the tuna panini which is $9)! I think it's definitely a reasonable price and it comes with chips or pasta salad (or whatever other sides.) The black and Blue panini (not $9) is just as flavorful and fresh. The caramelized onions on this really make the sandwich. Two gripes...well one and a half: 1: WHY on earth would one put a pickle UNDER the pasta salad in the to-go box? (No, this isn't a dirty joke but it is an awful reality.) Now I don't even want to pick it up because it's been sitting under pasta and dressing and it's gross. Get your pickle game together! 1/2: I typically always have to wait for an order, even when I schedule it for pick-up because they are always swamped during lunch hours. I will say though, today I got there right on time and my order was ready so way to go! Overall, it's a pretty solid sandwich spot if you are looking to switch it up from Panera. read more

Bountiful Bread - Spicy tuna panini with a pickle that's covered in pasta salad... - Bakeries Near Me - Albany, New York

I ordered a build your own salad and was seriously disappointed. They skimped on the meat and toppings, and the dressing they provided barely covered half of it! I ended up eating a pile of dry romaine. Your restaurant was filled today, clearly your biz has the funds to make the $13.50 I paid for the salad worth it. My constructive feedback to this establishment is to either make the food item worth its price, lower the price. My salad was probably worth $6-$7 dollars. (The best place in town for a salad is Crisp! They make satisfying salads and provide an ample size dressing!) Spend your money where you get great food in return! read more

Just had the most delicious Healthy Omelette here! The veggies were clearly fresh, perfectly diced, lovely slice of cheese, fluffy delicious eggs . A good veggie omelette in my experience is hard . This was truly perfect . Great job! read more

Bountiful Bread - Bountiful Bread veggie omelette - Bakeries Near Me - Albany, New York

Honestly, I really enjoy the food here. But, EVERY TIME I have gone there and order a sandwich (always a BLT or a club)... they forget the bacon. I'm not exaggerating. I have never... EVER been here and received the bacon on my sandwich. They of course quickly give me some on the side when I mention it but, I mean... how do you not put bacon on a BLT every time I have ordered it? Makes me think that this is happening frequently to other people. But, sandwich is always good. read more

Great menu and delicious breads and baked goods. The ham and Brie panini on cinnamon raisin bread was delicious. It came with chips or pasta salad or you could upgrade to a side salad for a small charge. The staff were friendly and the prices were a tad higher for lunch, but you're paying for the quality. Can't wait to go back and try something in the pastry case! read more

Ordered a coconut rum cake for my college graduation, as well as some cookies. The cookies were good, but when we ordered the cake over the phone, the girl had said that the coconut rum was the most requested cake they had, and that she would have my college emblem on the cake, as well as graduation decorations. When we picked up the cake, we were very disappointed in the lack of decoration, only because they said they would do something specific, but they did not. The biggest disappoint was the lack of flavor in the cake, the only part that tasted like coconut was the coconut flakes on the outside. Very bland and certainly did not live up to the suggestion given to us by the manager when the order was placed. read more

Bountiful Bread - College grad cake, was told over the phone that they would put my college emblem as well as many more decorations than just one grad cap. - Bakeries Near Me - Albany, New York

Just paid 20 dollars for a ham, cheddar and pepper omelette. With no cheese, and it was cold. I mean come on, I paid 20 bucks for it!

They've updated the interior and it's helped the service issue quite a bit. While the signage is ghastly - there are actually two points where you can get service - once you figure out the 'express' line is like Panera's and the 'order' line is also like Panera's you can get in and out far more easily than before. The interior design is now sort of country-industrial, with edison bulbs and fake exposed beams and fake birchwood plank flooring. It's nice and the table arrangement is from the window to the back, so you can now burrow out of sight of the world if you'd like. The food is mostly unchanged near as I can tell and is somewhat hit or miss in the gourmet bread and panini category, but on its best days it is better than standard Panera. I still think Bruegger's down the "street" is more reliable but if you want moderately unique Bountiful serves the bill quite nicely. I'd probably bump this up to four stars if the bread were a better bargain and more reliably available. read more

Bountiful Bread - Renovated interior, a big improvement. - Bakeries Near Me - Albany, New York

Bountiful indeed! I ordered a "cup" of the tomato pesto soup (yum) which came in a nice sized bowl ( I don't know what their bowl portions are like but the cup portions are pretty big) and a fresh salad with greens, cucumbers, walnuts, dried cranberries, carrots, etc. they both came with a huge piece of bread. The salad was humongous. The walnuts were whole and.big too and plentiful. One of those dishes would've been enough. Huge portions! Two for lunch was about $32 and change. A bit expensive but I don't mind paying a bit more for fresh healthy food. My lunch date got a sandwich and soup. The sandwich came with chips and a pickle. read more

Bountiful Bread - Couldn't eat both. Lots of food! - Bakeries Near Me - Albany, New York

My son and I stopped here for some late breakfast/ early lunch after a doctors appointment. My first thought was to go to Peaches Cafe and I should have went with it. I also should have looked at my fellow YELPER's reviews first. We both felt more like lunch options. Orders are placed at the counter. The girl taking our order was friendly and helpful. I ordered the Ham with Apple and Brie on raisin bread grilled and my son ordered the Southwestern Roast Beef also grilled. The wait was longish considering the place wasn't crowded. You have a choice of pasta salad or chips. We both chose the first option. When our sandwiches arrived they were warm on the outside and cold on the inside just like Benjamin M. said. I couldn't detect any smoke or salty flavor in my ham. All I tasted was a lot of sweet. The combo of raisin bread, cranberry mayo and apple was too much to taste the Brie either. I tasted my son's sandwich and it tasted surprisingly similar to mine. The roast beef was cold and indistinguishable from the ham. The sweet flavor was stronger than any southwestern heat. The pasta salad was ok but not memorable. Ziti with small bits of broccoli, carrots and red pepper. It reminded me of a potluck dish. I would expect more of a place in Stuyvesant Plaza that charges this much. read more

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I had completely forgotten that food in U.S. was much huger than I had expected. I stoped by there with my friend for lunch at 11:30 am on Friday. They were very busy and had a line to order, and tables were almost full. However, we found a table for us soon because, I think, the customer turnover time is relatively short. I ordered a panini sandwich, Black and Blue, that has brisket and blue cheese source in it, and I chose pasta salad as a side. Additionally, I ordered a soup, clam chowder, as well because it was very cold outside, and I was freezing. The sandwich was great. The blue cheese source made the brisket more savory and delicious. The soup made me happy. I was very hungry, but that was no match for the amount of food. The panini was so big, and the brisket is a lot, and they provided a cheese bread with the soup. I barely ate all of the sandwich, the salad, and the soup. Finally, I got a to go bag and took the cheese bread out, and I ate it at night at the Albany airport when a flight for my return trip was delayed!! I loved the bread with crispy cheese on it. I would like to visit there and eat other menu as well. read more

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I have always gone here for a before work, pastry and coffee. However, recently I got take out after seeing all the delicious salads. So, I finally tried them. My wife mixed greens and veggies, with chicken. I got the Caesar salad. One work! AWESOME!!! So good! We also got grilled sandwich. So fresh, made daily. Real meat! Cooked to order. Do yourself a favor and try this place. You will love it. Oh, and by the way the breads that you can purchase is special!! Try this place!!! read more

really nice pickles, when you suck them the juice is really good. loved their fresh bread and buns read more

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Costs so much and portions are so small. Hardly any meat in sandwiches! Not worth the high price tag. I used to love Panera when they first came to town. Portions were great even though it was pricey. Now even more pricey and portions are crazy small. Not worth it. read more

The place was dirty, the bathroom was dirty, the tables were dirty. It looked like a tornado went through there. Food was bad, wayyyyy too much mayo, soggy bread, and not good ingredients for the price. The lettuce on the sandwich i got was completely wilted and brown on some spots. Wouldn't recommend to go back. If i could give a negative star rating i would, not worth the almost $40 for two sandwiches. read more

Nice cafe atmosphere. On the pricier side of cafes and had to wait 15 min for a panini and salad. My Cobb salad came with a good vinaigrette but I was very disappointed the avocado was crunchy and not ripe at all. Next time I'll stick with the tomato pesto soup. read more

Bountiful Bread - Cobb salad. Had to throw out the avocado because it wasn't even close to ripe - Bakeries Near Me - Albany, New York

Third time in a row they have screwed up my order. I waited 40 minutes today only to be told someone already picked up my order (rather nastily too). Five minutes later they find my order sitting cold and old behind the counter. Did they make me a new sandwich? Nope, they just reheated the sandwich and handed it back to me. Three times a charm -don't eat here, go to Panera's instead. read more

Bountiful Bread - A dismal portion of pasta salad and a yucky reheated sandwich! - Bakeries Near Me - Albany, New York

Very good food and at a decent price. Not frozen food like Panera. Had good soup and sandwich combo, it was delicious!

Before COVID I could call, let the phone ring for 7-12 minutes and drive to the physical location before anyone answered to take my order. Even if you place an order ahead of time, they don't make it until you arrive and pay for it. What is the point of advance ordering? If it's a staffing issue, can they work to resolve it? Today I placed a phone order for pick up at 1:07PM. I've been here for 15 minutes now waiting for it and the people who were here waiting when I got here are still waiting...my guess is it will be 45 minutes waiting for my pick up order I called in ahead of time. I'll let you know. read more

I want to like this place . . I really do. But too many times I have been super let down. The good: They make pretty good sandwiches if you go during off peak times. I get a roasted turkey on farm bread with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and Russian dressing grilled. When done right - I do enjoy this. The very bad: As for the baked goods . . . it is as if the Pastry chef has no pride. I bought two slices of cake a few months ago. The cake was so badly burnt that it was hard as a brick inside. We could not get our forks through it even. You could scrape the frosting off this cake and bang it on the wall and it will not break. Just THUD THUD THUD. There is absolutely NO WAY the Chef did not know this when he/she assembled the cake. No way. They knew it . . and they assembled it and sold it anyway. What we did get in our mouths tasted very very burnt. Then come the French Macarons. Really? Seriously - REALLY? They are a disgrace. Check out the photos of the ones the SOLD ME for $2.00. The macarons looked very sorry in the case- but since I love them so much, I wanted them to be good. I bought an apple. Again, check out my photos. They sold me this sorry busted up macaron for $2.00. NO PRIDE at all. How can you even sell that to someone. The photo that I posted was exactly how they sold it to me . . . BUSTED. Macarons should be chewy inside not wet and raw. My advice to you Bountiful Bread: Stick to the things you know. 86 the things on the menu that you can't get right. There is no need to try to do everything for everyone. Focus on the things you do well and streamline your product. And spank the chef who put those garbage macarons in the case. When you were small and on the other side of Stuyvesant Plaza, you had amazing things and quality products. Long ago, you had a egg plant calzone that was amazing. Long ago you were SOMEBODY. Seems you got lost along the way. read more

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I had some mixed experiences here when I first moved to the area and I've been avoiding it ever since. But I recently was nearby and needed a quick, light lunch so I stopped in for a salad. I ordered the AJW Salad, which has chicken, goat cheese, artichoke hearts, avocado, dried fruit, and nuts over mixed greens with a balsamic dressing. The salad was a really nice portion size and had a good ratio of toppings to lettuce. I did think the dressing was weirdly thick for a supposed vinaigrette, but I applied it lightly and it was actually quite good. Also, the piece of bread served along with the salad was amazing. It had a cheese and garlic topping, and was wonderfully soft with a nice outer crust. The decor has been really redone since I was last here - super industrial and covered in stainless steel now. It felt more spacious, but less homey and comfortable. read more

Bountiful Bread - AJW Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Albany, New York

I hate waiting. Patience and "Zena" are two words that have only this one time in the history of the universe ever been seen in the same sentence. The line at BB is there every day at lunch - it's busy, but the service is quick and streamlined so it moves along nicely, especially if I'm at the back shoving. But I expect a line and it's worth every minute of wait-time. TIP: No table service. Order at the counters on your right when you first walk in - wait in the back or be seated until they call your name. It didn't take 10 minutes for my meal door to table, and to me, that's fast. You can also order ahead, online, and Pick-Up. I like that. Now, if I were only more organized....... It's popular, and there's a reason: the food is excellent. The salad vegetables are super fresh (you can build your own or try one of theirs) and all the dressings are homemade. The soups are always creative and delicious.The bread is outstanding - made in house - and you always get a nice fresh roll or bun with your soup or salad. It makes for great sandwiches - nicely conceived and made to order. Today I enjoyed their Caesar Salad ($7) with Chicken ($2) - a large salad of crispy Romaine cut just the right size, creamy dressing with mellow garlic, a few good croutons, and just an ounce or two of tender chicken. I slowed down and ate the whole thing. The muffins and cakes and cookies are amazing. The low-fat muffin of the day is always a treat. OK I'm a nerd, but I like them. For a busy place they work hard to keep it clean and all the staff are personable and happy to be helpful. It's noisy and crowded, and they ran out of silverware and it was back to plastic for awhile, but it's a happy place. Zena, Goddess of Fire read more

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Went this morning Feb 18 got 2 loafs of bread 1 5 cheese & 1 cinnamon raisin bread & 2 danish cheese bread was sliced so thin it fell apart & not much cheese flavor very disappointed the cinnamon was better also sliced too thin girl was very friendly read more

I was thrilled that they added delivery to their service. I ordered the coconut curry lentil bowl. Everything was delicious except the barley in the bowl. The barley was a watery mucousy mess. I personally prefer dry grains. That said I would definitely order this again without the barley. The coconut curry sauce was delicious. read more

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