In Latham, looking for a healthy breakfast and after searching past the delis, diners and fast…read morefood, came across Fruit Loops. Enjoyed my oatmeal with berries etc and a fruit protein smoothie. Service was very pleasant and the place is an oasis in a nondescript strip mall. BTW, no, there are no fruit loops to be had, but that's ok.

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.

I tried the Cloud 9 smoothie (added kale) and did the banana cauliflower base. It was delicious. A…read morelittle thicker than I look for consistency but good enough I had 3 of them during the week I was in town. I also tried their vanilla almond and PB overnight oats. Both good. The PB one is a little sweet for me, so the container lasted 5 days just having a little each day. I also tried the chickpea mash, cookie dough and caveman balls. They're all vegan and GF. It would be nice if there were two smoothie sizes. I don't think the price was bad. It was on point with my home area (CO). All in all, I think it's a great option in this area if you're seeking this type of food.

Please DO NOT go here if you have an allergy!!!…read more I visited, ordering something I have had before and letting them know of my nut allergy, asking for precautions. The cashier was nice but I literally went into full anaphylaxis 5 minutes after eating it and had to go to the hospital. They put cashew butter in it, which I didn't order and am deathly allergic to. I came back and let them know and got a cash refund, but ambulance and hospital bills are not $20. This occurrence is especially wrong due to the business literally having allergy policies- which I trusted.

My favorite thing is the Pick Me Up smoothie sub apple juice. It's mango, strawberry, banana. The…read morewaffles are nice, but extremely thin and not very crispy at all. Pretty soft and flimsy. I love the smoothies but I have yet to try some of their many other offerings. I'm going to try a sandwich one of these days.

Every time I order from this place, they refuse to honor the fact that I ask for no sugar. Every…read moresingle time I click "no sugar" on the doordash, the drink comes in with heavy syrup and its impossible to get a refund. It's absolutely infuriating. There are no milk options too so you're stuck with what tastes like oat or almond milk. It's not a place I would recommend.

This will be my third visit to this type of establishment, they have several sister stores…read morein the area I usually get a shake for a meal replacement, But today I got a the cucumber, the tea was a little to sweet for me but all in all the staff and service was professional and courteous, and answered my questions about the menu.

Made a trip after the gym and it was exactly what I needed! The Choc-Fit was delish!read more

I go to The Works Cafe in Guilderland, because it's closer to where I live, but since I was in the…read morearea this morning, I decided to get an early lunch at this one. My experience here was just as great as at my visits to the Guilderland one, and the fact that the place was almost full to capacity at a time after breakfast but before lunch tells me others feel the same. For this visit, I got what I guess is now my first-time go-to, the turkey, bacon, avocado, kale sandwich. It was well made, it came out fast, and all the ingredients were plentiful and fresh. The coffee station in the back is another big plus. My sister also frequents this site because of their extensive selection of gluten-free items on the menu. Service was at a high level too, the staff were all helpful and friendly. This might become a place where I regularly meet other local friends in the immediate area.

Cashier have no personality. And when I ordered a black coffee they forgot to tell me that it was…read moreself service which I learned after 15 mins of waiting for that and the meal. Service is slow and most employees seem depressed or unhappy. Won't be back.

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!

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.

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!

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

Terrible customer service. Came here for my first time. I was the only customer in the store and…read morethere were 2 employees working behind the counter. Neither of them so much as greeted me. I stood there for 5 minutes, even standing right up against the counter and they did not even acknowledge me. They were too caught up in their own gossip. I left and on my way out called out to them and interrupted their conversation to let them know that I would have ordered something had they asked me what I needed or even acknowledged my presence in their store. Will never go back here. Awful vibes.

I tried this location when in the area. They had less of the prepared foods-balls, overnight oats,…read moreetc. than Latham. The smoothie from here might have been slightly better tasting than the smoothies I ordered from the Latham location. Though the staff in Latham may have been a little more knowledgeable and friendly (not that they were bad here but the Latham spot had some really nice, friendly people). Overall, Bare Blends is a solid addition to the capital district area!

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.

Okay - I would come back here time and time again!! Being out of town, we came here on a whim and…read morebased on reviews. The food was healthy, but TASTY!! It's hard to find health food spots that aren't vegan-only. We loved everything we tried. The breakfast options are whole, filling, and nutritious. The service was friendly and made fresh. It was a casual setting with a few tables inside, right in the heart of downtown.

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.