No no no DO NOT try the coffee cocoa smoothie. I threw it out immediately. Absolutely disgusting…read more Service was great but blah!!!! What a waste of $10.

Although I feel like acai and smoothie bowl prices have increased everywhere, Bare is still worth…read moreit and I'm glad I gave it another try! My first time at Bare, I ended up creating my own which didn't come out great so I went with their winter menu Cannoli smoothie bowl this time and it was the most yum!! Their cashew butter was so delicious and the smoothie bowl itself was not lacking on the toppings either! Everything was blended so smoothly and I was so satisfied by the end of it. I'm still thinking about that bowl today and it definitely made me want to try their weekly features and download their app for more deals! I ordered online and it was ready in the fridge when I got there and was super easy to get! Love the location as well as the one in Albany which is close to lots of great shops in the plaza. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a food that makes you feel good!

I placed my order at 11:41, I didn't get my smoothie till 12 noon. They did make my egg and cheese…read moresandwich right away, which got cold by the time I got my juice. The juice was straight up from a bottle powder, it looked like bright Sunny D from Walmart. Total rip off of my $19. I was the only customer there, the front guy took my order, then started doing other things, totally ignored me for like 10 minutes. New customers came in and started putting in orders and he started making their orders and delivering them. They have a n automated system that shows them, what # order is going on. I was #19, my order took them 20 minutes to make (juice part) $6.99 for powder juice, that the menu claims has fresh orange, beets and cayanne. I am going to show you the pictures. The egg in my sandwich was not cooked. Liquid yucky white stuff in my Sandwich, I didn't ask for tomato or avocado, which they put in. See I had $9.99 orange and ginger juice from the Honest Weight Food Coop couple days ago. Bitter, sweet and Freshest of all. You know my standard is already high for citrusy juice. I can't take cheap powdery from the bottle juice, came home, threw it out. The worst part is that I asked the owner/front person if they used real fresh stuff, and they said Yes they do. So clearly they lied. I will never be back. People were liking açaí bowl, which they are selling for like $9 for small thing with few choppings of fruits. Looked pretty small for $9.

Everyone had the same idea we did and go get smoothie bowls at 9pm haha. But I know why.... They…read morehave amazing treats. The service is quick and smooth and the presentation is great for the bowls. So fresh and delicious. I should try something diff but if it's not broke don't fix it. Right?

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

If you're in the mood for a tasty lunch or breakfast then search no longer. The Works is the place…read more When I walked in I was struck by the clean and cheerful interior. The menu is posted and is clear and easy to read. Everything is laid out beautifully. The staff was incredibly friendly despite them being busy. The menu is vast and has something for everyone. There are vegetarian options as well as gluten free. I had the smoked salmon bowl and the flavors went together nicely. The standout would be the tomato pesto which was phenomenal! I honestly could have eaten an entire bowl of it. My very picky 12 year old devoured his bagel. It looked like buttery perfection. Based on his comments while eating it was a huge hit. These is a great small business that is so much better than some of the chain alternative.

Great Food, fast and good service. Great Ambience . I have been coming here few times now. Never…read moredisappoints. $7 for spinach egg and cheese on everything bagel. The bagel was very crisp and light and soft all at the same time.

In my opinion the best BARE Blends. There's always friendly here, food is always good and it's…read moredecorated really cute! My favorite location to come to!

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.

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

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!

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 always get the Tasty Tulip & it is absolutely delicious. I usually don't write reviews but today…read moreI ordered online & went to pick up my order & I was told it wasn't received. Once I showed my emailed receipt I was told I ordered at another location but they still made my order for me on the spot. I wanted to show appreciation b/c that was great customer service!

Açaí base just tasted like ice. Fruit was fresh but they are very skimpy on toppings so you don't…read moreget much of them.

Quick, inexpensive, tasty health food…read more There is plenty of parking in a plaza that has another half dozen or so eating establishments. There is a traffic light on Hoosick Street, so getting into and out of the parking lot is easy. There is no table service. My observation is that the vast majority of their business is take out. You order at the counter and after they're done making your order they call your name out and you pick it up at the counter. Just like Burger King or McDonald's. Your order is displayed on a touchscreen that asks how do you want to pay, what kind of receipt you want, and if you want to leave a tip. I usually leave a small tip, although they don't do anything other than their job. They just take your order and make your food and that's it. I can't see anything that differentiates good service from bad service. Eating in is functional but not comfortable. Similar to a fast food restaurant The bathrooms are relatively clean, the tables are usually, but not always, clean. The dining tables have hard wooden benches. At least they have cushions on some of the benches that make sitting a little more comfortable. All in all, a typical fast food dining experience. The food is healthy, but much more flavorful than typical health food. I like the sriracha sauce, which spices up everything. I've narrowed my selections down to one or two items that I get on a regular basis. They are consistent about how they make each food item. Every order is identical, neat, and tidy. There are a number of signature items, but everything can be customized. Some additional items come at no cost, for others there is a small up charge. This is essentially a fast food restaurant serving healthy food. The dining in experience could be improved, and the service could be more consistent, but the food itself is fresh and tasty. A healthy upgrade from your typical fast food restaurant. Quick, inexpensive, tasty health food. There is plenty of parking in a plaza that has another half dozen or so eating establishments. There is a traffic light on Hoosick Street, so getting into and out of the parking lot is easy. There is no table service. My observation is that the vast majority of their business is take out. You order at the counter and after they're done making your order they call your name out and you pick it up at the counter. Just like Burger King or McDonald's. Your order is displayed on a touchscreen that asks how you want to pay, what kind of receipt you want, and if you want to leave a tip. I usually leave a small tip, although they don't do anything other than their job. They just take your order and make your food and that's it. I can't see anything that differentiates good service from bad service. The dining in experience is functional but not comfortable. Similar to a fast food restaurant The bathrooms are relatively clean, the tables are usually, but not always, clean. The dining tables have hard wooden benches. At least they have cushions on some of the benches that make sitting a little more comfortable. All in all, a typical fast food dining experience. The food is healthy, but much more flavorful than typical health food. I like the sriracha sauce, which spices up everything. I've narrowed my selections down to one or two items that I get on a regular basis. They are consistent about how they make each food item. Every order is identical, neat, and tidy. There are a number of signature items, but everything can be customized. Some additional items come at no cost, for others there is a small up charge. This is essentially a fast food restaurant serving healthy food. The dining in experience could be improved, and the service could be more consistent, but the food itself is fresh and tasty. A healthy upgrade from your typical fast food restaurant.

I liked the salad I got here, it came out quickly, and I thought the staff were very good and very…read morefriendly. I'd come back. But there were just enough little things that, when added up, kept my review from being more favorable. I like to craft a salad, which you can do easily here. But if you're doing that while at the counter, unless you're looking at the menu from your phone, you only see the make-your-own ingredients on one monitor that changes what it displays about every 5 seconds. It took me several iterations to see the complete list of greens, proteins, additions, dressings, etc.. Maybe you could slow down how quickly the display changes, or maybe put a laminated copy of the menu on the counter? I was disappointed that salmon wasn't available, and they said they've had a problem getting it recently. That's not their fault, but disappointing anyway. The grilled chicken I ordered instead was fine, though chilled, meaning it was cooked earlier in the day. There was also something inedible in my salad, about pea-sized. I have no idea what it was, it wouldn't have come from any of the salad ingredients I ordered. I have to watch out for things like these, because in the past I've had crowns knocked out from biting into foods with surprises at restaurants. The rest room was clean but needed service. The soap dispenser was empty, and the wastebasket was full. Since the majority of their business appears to be take-out, and the restaurant had only been open for about 3 hours, it led me to believe they didn't bother to service it in the morning. While I'm used to "healthy" being more expensive than "starchy," even knowing I'd pay additional for the protein and certain add-ins such as avocado, the overall price, with beverage and tip, was still more than an equivalent amount at other places offering similar options in the area. None of this was deal-breaking, and just a few tweaks could easily add another star to a future revised review.

So finally I made it to this place. I was looking for a good smoothie for lunch…read more As usual, anytime I go to a new business. I proudly announce to the front person / people that I am new to this business. So they help me by making good suggestions etc. The front lady seemed a bit shy or an introvert, I really get that and that's okay, not everyone is ready to jump on a new customer. Shout out to introverts, all respect to you guys. Although bit unfriendly but she was able to help me order a smoothie. Pitaya Smoothie : Strawberries with pineapples, coconut milk with Pitaya? I never even tried Pitaya before, she said it's like dragon fruit. These were the key ingredients. However the combination of the fruits seemed bit off. I guess I compare every smoothie to the Honest Weight food coop. But berries go together. Beets and carrots and apple and lemon are acceptable pairing. Anyways may be I am wrong, thinking that Pitaya smoothie combination is bit strange. The strawberries didn't seem fresh, powder fruit might or might not have been used. I am not able to reverse engineer this smoothie. I got a salmon salad. Salmon was cured and not fresh fried, I had wished the front lady would have told me that. I do not like cured meats at all. The salads come in two sizes. Regular and large. Other than the cured salmon, the salad was great, fresh ingredients. The salad dressing was good too. Ambience was really quiet. Seems like a popular spot. Many clients stopped to get food. I would surely go back to try more things, other than the cured salmon. I have not written a long review in a while. I would definitely try this place. May be the staff will warm up overtime

Good food and drinks great atmosphere great service good prices it's a must visit place.read more

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.