We went here today (Sunday April 12) with friends from out of state for my birthday breakfast. We…read morewaited about 15 minutes to be sat, which wasn't a big deal. Since that, it went downhill. The server took our drink and food order. I didn't get my coffee without asking twice for it, even though they brought 2 iced lattes that another member of our party ordered. Then we watched for 20 minutes as people that came in multiple parties after us got their food and we had nothing. Then she brought 3 out of 4 meals. My girlfriend ordered the special Raspberry Nutella French Toast. It came with strawberries and we were told, "we're out of raspberries so we substituted strawberries." That is total BS. How about telling us you are out of raspberries and asking if we want something else. My girlfriend can't really eat strawberries since they make her break out. Even worse is I STILL didn't have my food. Server said, "yours is coming, but I didn't want these to get cold." After the rest of my party was halfway done with their breakfast and I still didn't have mine, I asked for a manager. I was told there is no manager there...another load of BS. Server came back and I told her I didn't want my food at this point. She said, "okay, I'll just bring the bill." Are you f'ing kidding me??? You expect us to pay for this crap?? Needless to say, I will NEVER be back to this $hithole. Service is horrible and they will not let you complain to a manager. No manager is there on a busy weekend day? I find that hard to believe. Stay away from this place if you actually want to eat a meal and not just watch everyone around you eat. If you do decide to go, make sure not to sit in Tara's section.

Friendly staff to tourist! Great recommendations…read more Food was fresh and hot! We will def be coming back for breakfast ans coffee!

This place highly exceeded my expectations. We ordered the…read morefamily plate of the mixed grill. It was amazing. Not spicy like the other afghani restaurants in the area. The ambiance was nice, clean, and organized. The flavors were amazing and authentic. Like you're going to Paterson NJ. The owners are super cool and nice too. Highly recommend and this will be our go to spot. Will try the desserts and maybe the crepes next time.

This is a cute little place near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute that shares a location with a…read morepizza establishment. The 88 is a sit down restaurant located at the rear of the area. The atmosphere is casual and definitely a college food vibe with a Middle Eastern flair. The menu is a bit diverse but also carries a theme. The service is very good and attentive and very knowledgeable about dishes that might demand a question or two. The food is flavorful and very filling with a lighter hit to the wallet. I think this is a place that you might not know about but you probably should.

I can't believe it's been 3 years since I last set foot in Mumu's Cafe for breakfast. The visit was…read morelong overdue. I had some time to spare recently after dropping my dog off at a veterinary clinic in Troy. I ordered the Turkish Breakfast Plate which turned out to be the most expensive breakfast on the menu. It came with a lot of food. It included eggs, Simit ( a Turkish sesame bagel), grapes, toast, honey, olives and cream cheese. I also ordered a Turkish coffee which is a little stronger than what I'm use to. It hit the spot. Service is fast and friendly. The restaurant small but clean and cute. It looks as though the owners might have added a table. There are three or four tables in all. There's a new partition in the kitchen providing a little more distance between customers and those working on food prep. Gone are the beautiful ornate gold detailed Turkish dinner plates and teacups. I found them charming though not practical. I sort of miss them but they looked like heirloom items which wouldn't be appropriate for day-to-day use. They've been replaced by simple white dish-ware. Much more cost effective. FYI. There are no restrooms for customer use. That issue never came up for me but an older couple came in looking for a restroom and the owner advised them to go to the fast food restaurant down the street. As for the food, it was every bit as good as I expected. Some things don't change. I took the leftovers home and made another meal of it the next day.

Ordered 2 bacon egg and cheese croissants for delivery and this is what I was given. The saddest…read morepiece of bacon in the smallest sandwich I've seen in a very long time. Portions were incredibly tiny small, from the bacon to the small egg. The food also arrived pretty cold. The taste was alright, but for what you get, I wouldn't say it was worth the price. I just couldn't believe the tiny portions. After eating one of the sandwiches I was still starving.

The environment was very welcoming. Along the walls they have art and clothes you can purchase and…read moregames you can play. The food was cooked nicely with great portions. The blueberry muffin was especially tasty! The matcha was made traditionally but if you want more of the strawberry or lavender flavor, I would ask for extra. Would definitely come again!

Best French Roast Decaf coffee at the Troy open market! Excellent service and interesting decor…read more If attending during the open market time and there is a line, I recommend waiting, the coffee - especially the Sumatra coffee - is worth the wait.

Pretty much the most amazing waffle I have ever had. Want this place at my house on command, just a…read moreridiculously tasty waffle. These are special waffles, liege, see here for more detail- http://alloveralbany.com/archive/2011/09/08/pikas-liege-waffles-at-the-troy-farmers-market They are so worth it, get one of the $1 mini's if you just need a snack!

Best Belgian waffle I've had outside of Europe. I've been craving them for months, and my patience…read morewas rewarded tenfold when I stumbled across Pika's Farm Table at Troy Farmer's Market. The Farmer's Market is great, and this, in my opinion, is the crown jewel among other truly fabulous vendors. 11/10 recommend

Went here for the first time around 9:30 on a Friday! It's in a strip mall, so parking was not a…read moreproblem. By 10:00 the placed was packed. You can tell that this is a local hot spot. The prices were very reasonable and the staff was very attentive. I had pancakes and sausage links. The pancakes were good but lacked flavor, the sausage links were some of the best I have ever had. It doesn't compare to Manorys in downtown Troy, which is usually our go to spot for breakfast. If you're in the area and looking for a quick reasonable priced breakfast, this place is an excellent choice. Caution!! They are a CASH ONLY restaurant!

I've been coming to this place for years because food and service has always been top notch…read more I really enjoy the breakfast options the most. But there was a special on my last stop that was a mushroom burger and I didn't expect much but the burger was excellent, great tasting even with the canned mushrooms that I believe they use. I truly recommend coming here for just about anything. My go to is usually an omelet with no homefries but the spinach with feta, so good. Now after trying a burger I may get more of them and you definitely can't go wrong with a turkey reuben. I've had the breakfast bowls and a chicken dish too and just about anything you get you will enjoy but like me will find your favs. Something definitely for everyone is on their big menu.

Hands down one of the best breakfast spots I've ever been to. My husband and I were so pleased with…read moreour food we didn't even save a bite for each other to try. I ate my food so fast I forgot to take a picture for the review. There sre plenty of tables inside and the service was quick. I liked the decor as well and felt it was very cute and cozy. Will be coming back the next time I'm in Albany!

What a cool spot! First time visiting Cafe Madison! We called ahead and got our names on the list…read moreahead of time! Highly recommend otherwise it would be 15-30 min wait time. Service was great! The cafe itself is super cool and open on the inside. Ordered a water and coffee to start. No issues at all. For the first brunch meal we ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries. It was delicious and well balanced though a bit messy! Ask for extra napkins! The other brunch meal we ordered was the eggs benedict special that had a spicy sauce and prosciutto as well. It was delicious! Though the sauce was a bit separated. That's an execution issue and not a flavor issue. The flavor was there! If you are in the area. Call ahead get on the wait list and give this spot a try!

I enjoyed my delicious chicken and rice bowl that came with salad, chickpeas and corn along with…read moretheir homemade mezze sauce - yummy! With modern furniture, a great soundtrack playing & lots of (artificial) plants hanging from the ceiling the space has a really cool vibe. Owners/cook were really friendly and helpful; place was clean and food was good. This cafe is located in the Main building on the Maria College campus with ample parking in the back (off New Scotland). Check the website for online ordering and delivery options as well as hours (they were closed in the summer).

Nice atmosphere with hanging plants and plenty of sit down -eat in options. I ordered a specialty…read morelatte that was delish. Because it's on the campus of Maria College, you have to go and park behind the main building. They could use some more signage to let people know that's where the café is. I plan on going back.