Cute, small spot. Seems like a one-woman show! She recommended calling ahead in the future so she could 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! read more

Healthy On Lark - Black bean burrito w/ chips and salsa - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Albany, New York

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

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I enjoy this place I do, but if you're in any kind of a rush; skip it. Today it took 15 minutes for me to get 1 smoothie and a pre made cookie. For 12$ My order was taken then this grub hub guy comes in and instead of simply making my smoothie and sending me on my way. I had to watch as the 2 staff members discussed the grub hub order 4x back and forth to the point I knew who and what was in each order. ..... Only after that was my smoothie made ;....in under 30 seconds and absolutely delicious. Great food and drinks; I guess good things take time. read more

Healthy On Lark - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Albany, New York

I had the guacamole with veggie plate, and love it. The guacamole was good even by NYC standard. I also had their tea and it was amazing, so I got another cup to go. I feel like if there's any vegan/raw food restaurant in Albany, it would be on Lark Street. I would definitely come back next time when I visit RPI. read more

Healthy On Lark - Veggie Plate with Guacamole - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Albany, New York

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Really wonderful food here! Came in on a busy Saturday and had a small sunset on lark juice (cabbage, apple, ginger, carrot) and the Korean taco. I felt so satisfied! The taco was actually a scallion Korean pancake with tofu, sautéed vegetables, and kimchi as the filling. Had some greens on the side with some very tart dressing. The food makes you feel great, so if healthy eating is your M.O., this is your spot. Owner is super accommodating, quick, and friendly. The place itself is on the small side, but that didn't stop folks from agreeing to the community vibe at the bigger tables. I just loved overhearing strangers meet for the first time here. It's on the pricey side, especially since the portions are smaller (which isn't a bad thing at all), but the quality of the food is worth the extra dime. Definitely recommended for those good-gut meals! read more

Healthy On Lark - Cozy basement spot! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Albany, New York

both times were lovely. Extremely cozy space, makes you feel at home. The quality of the food was great, very filling and tasty. Guacamole was amazing, breakfast was extremely tasty. Gluten-free accommodating as well! Mentioned that one of us could not have gluten, the owner explained and recommended items on the menu that could be accommodated. Knew about cross-contamination and informed us the bread is toasted on shared equipment so they offered to toast the bread another way that was safe. Nice to know that the ingredients are also local! The owner is very friendly and welcoming, it really was great. We'll definitely stop by when we're in the area again. read more

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My family and I live fairly close to this quaint little spot and have found the food to be great however each time I've come in during normal business hours, the owner (who is also the cook) is usually flustered and appears annoyed at having to prepare what I'm ordering from the menu. The last two occasions she behaved as if it was actually an inconvenience to her which is a shame since the options for healthy vegetarian and vegan dishes in the area are slim. When we are able to get it, the food here is really good. She mentioned she is better able to accommodate orders that call ahead. You may have a better experience if you are able to do that. If you decide to give it a try, just beware the customer service is severely lacking. Also as a heads up, the social media sites and even the sign on the door say they're open until 11am-7pm Mon-Sat. They actually close at 6:00pm. read more

Came to Albany for the day from Manhattan searched for vegan spots I could eat raw at. My Apple, fennel, orange salad was huge, fresh & delicious. The ingredients seemed fresh picked. The fruits were sweet and the arugula crisp. The owner made me incredible fresh guacamole. What a great find coming from the city that has everything which made me feel right at home. Highly recommend! read more

Ordered a green pina juice and a custom fruit smoothie (I think strawberries pineapple and one other thing) for takeout. The large size is tiny compared to other juice places I've been to (don't even bother getting a small here as it's a tiny cup) and the price was hefty. The fruit smoothie was tasty, but the green pina juice was incredibly bland and I definitely couldn't taste the pineapple if they put any in. Both were watery and the smoothie was more of a juice than a smoothie. read more

Fantastic Vegan breakfast, and an amazing community surrounding this small shop in Albany. Needed some substantial breakfast food on the road, so I stopped in for the vegan breakfast wrap that i saw online. Had a great conversation with the owner and Sharon, another entrepreneur in the area. After only a few seconds I could tell this place was a special home for many people around the area looking to better their bodies naturally. The vegan wrap was delicious, a little on the sweet side with all the sweet potato in it. But the vegan sausage and vegan swiss cheese paired nicely with the veggies for a very filling breakfast! Can't wait to return again in the near future! Their smoothies and juices looked delicious and each with their own special health benefits. Vegans and non-vegans alike, this is the place to be! read more

Healthy On Lark - Vegan breakfast wrap with side of blue corn chips. Delicious and filling! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Albany, New York

- Lots of healthy options - Courteous staff - My banana/chocolate/PB smoothie was just alright - my PB/chocolate/granola bar kept me satiated read more

Had curry chickpea bowl and Blt sandwich - so good! Cozy warm and Sharon, who served us, is also the chef and owner - she is a certified health coach and you feel her love in the place and meal. We were driving through on a road trip - and this place is a welcome reprieve from the grey skies! read more

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While I suppose you could point to something on the menu and it would show up, my experience was quite different. My lunch mate and I selected items from the menu and then Sharon Lastique, the owner, asked questions so that she could customize our plates to our liking. Questions beyond which bread and side. Questions like do you want your bread dressed with coconut oil or vegan mayo. Do you like Bragg's? Would you enjoy mushrooms? And so on. The result was very much worth the process. I ended up with a sandwich no part of which is on the menu--sliced tofu sautéd with onions and garlic on hearty whole grain bread with vegan mayo and a side salad of baby greens dressed with balsamic. Delicious, attractive and very much to my liking. My lunch mate ordered a breakfast burrito and was also very happy. Despite the small kitchen, two people working and substitutions galore, the food came out quickly. A nice pot of hibiscus tea kept us company in the small but clean and comfy dining room while we waited. The bill seemed low--the food is worth more--but if they can make it work at these prices, more customers to them. Thanks to Healthy on Lark. I'll be back. read more

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I have a super sensitive stomach and eating at Healthy on Lark was the first meal I hadn't made myself since covid started--and I was blown away at the quality and taste of food and how simple it was for me to eat here. I didn't need to make 8 changes to my dish--I'm amazed and so satisfied and I highly recommend this place! read more

Very friendly service! Lots of vegan and gluten free Options. The burrito bowl Was fabulous. It seemed simple on the menu / and I added avocado yet it tasted divine and so much better than the ones I try making at home. This is my new stop when I travel from western NY to my home in NYC and back again. The owners really get it here and they're new so they'll keep getting better!! Oh and surprisingly enough the root beer with zero calories was amazing! read more

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Long time Albany resident here... never really have been inspired to visit here and only chanced it because of the hot weather today. Said it was open until 6, arrived at 5:30, struck out ordering twice due to lack of availability on the provided menu, was told NO juices available just smoothies... looked another moment while being made rudely aware that she was trying to close (twenty five minutes before advertised time) and 30 seconds later deciding on an almond milk, mango, pineapple smoothie. It was splashed together very quickly and left paying ten bucks for a big cup of mostly almond milk and poorly blended bits of fruit. Oh yeah, no straws either. Definitely not a place I would recommend. Try Raw Juice & Smoothie Bar down the street for a FAR superior experience. read more

We came in. The owner was so sweet. Very busy by herself but offered to serve us a group of 10!! With kids. Cool Place very clean and great menu. I wanted to order everything. Definitely will come back. read more

I've been to Healthy on Lark a few times over the years for their healthy vegetarian and vegan food offerings, and have always enjoyed everything without exception. They definitely know what they're doing with their tofu and tempeh and I appreciate that these ingredients are featured in their natural state, instead of processed for meat-imitation purposes. Whole-food plant-based people rejoice! That being said, they do have rotating specials such as noodle and taco dishes that will fool an unsuspecting meat lover, if that's your objective. Healthy of Lark also offers very strongly-brewed and locally-roasted coffee (not for the faint of heart), a great selection of teas, smoothies, and fresh, organic vegetable and fruit juices. In an attempt to kick start some weight loss and get healthy for the summer (and all of those annoying, er... I mean charitable, 5Ks), I recently purchased a three-day juice cleanse package from Healthy on Lark as well. A juice cleanse or fast is when you drink somewhere between 60-100 ozs of fresh juice, as well as hearty amounts of tea and water all throughout the day instead of solid food in order to flush out toxins from all of your body's excretory organs. Do your own research to see if it's for you and if you're up for the challenge (calorie-restriction is hard) and don't happen to have an industrial juicer in your home - Head over to Healthy on Lark! Before I began, I met with Healthy on Lark's proprietor (a certified health counselor) to discuss my objectives and juice preferences. I opted for a package of 64 ozs of fresh juice and one 16 oz nut milk smoothie with a protein supplement per day for $134 (total, plus tax and tip). (You can also purchase whole food snacks and/or a meal as a part of your cleanse, but I elected to wait and gauge my hunger and make my own real food as I needed it - which I did). Every morning for 3 days, my fresh juice was delivered right to my doorstep in eco-friendly mason jars. I really appreciated the convenience and enjoyed most of the juice concoctions, especially the ones that were vibrantly vegetal in flavor and green in color. Unfortunately, there were a few things that I wish had gone differently and that now I know for next time. First of all, tell the proprietor what you want and if you want a complete break down of the juice ingredients. I guess I just assumed I would receive variations of the basic flavor combinations on the regular juice menu (which all sounded delicious), but that's not the case with the cleanse package, unless your specifically ask for it. Also, if you want 3-4 (or more) different varieties of juices per day (to keep it interesting), you also have to make that clear. Some days I received 32 ozs each of only two different juice combinations so I got bored pretty quickly. (Actually on this issue, I was told that was the only option because otherwise they would need to give me 5 (!) small mason jars per day, but I consented to this approach because I thought I would be receiving 2 days worth of juice at a time and so I could switch it up myself. This didn't end up being the case.) I also would have preferred smaller jars with individual servings so that the second serving of juice wouldn't oxidize in the half empty jars for a few hours, which definitely changed the flavor. Lastly, keep in mind that Healthy on Lark is not offering some groupon mail-order juice products with fancy labels and instructions. Make sure you do your own independent and thorough research about juice cleansing and if you're not feeling great, communicate with the proprietor as soon and as much as possible. read more

I am displeased by the appearance and quality of the food for the price. The price is not cheap and I only got a thin slice of tomato and a few, maybe 4, pieces of spinach. The burger itself, tasted good, but was small, not $10 worth. Also there were only a few chips as well. Another thing to note was that me and a coworker ordered from work and the order was not in a bag so I was handed a pile of stuff and to top it all off WITHOUT any utensils, just two napkins. This place needs to step it up or I won't be ordering again. (This was my second time ordering from Healthy on Lark). read more

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I was craving a fresh orange juice while visiting my sister & stumbled upon this hidden gem "Healthy On Lark." The service was amazing, the food was so tasty & fresh & the place itself was cozy. I will most definitely return. read more

Healthy On Lark - Freshly squeezed Oj and the most amazing soup!!! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Albany, New York

Gem hole in the wall kind of spot. I look for special places like this in every city. The food wasn't your average norm.. you could order just about anything on the menu and it was not just delicious but healthy! The place is very small which gives you that Home sweet home feel. The decor was alittle Wild and that gave it the spunk that it needed. You could get a whole meal there that's organic for under 10 dollars. I was impressed by the Tempeh BLT. It was best when she didn't toast the bread cause the bread she uses is delicious! (With seeds & whole grains) read more

Great vegan/vegetarian healthy spot. Everything is fresh. Friendly quick service. Made to order.

This place just brought me back to life. Love the atmosphere, all the right vibes. Delicious and healthy just had a baby and I ate it. Haha. Perfect read more

Healthy On Lark - All the right vibes - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Albany, New York

My teen daughter and I stopped in after a visit to the NY State Museum, about a 10-minute walk. It was hot out and we were starving but wanted something nearby and healthy. This fit the bill 100%. I had an iced tea and the vegan BLT, daughter/kid had the chick pea burger with goat cheese. Both were served with blue corn chips and some purple sweet grapes. Just the right amount of food, and lovingly served. This (rather than fast food) just is the kind of place I love to support when I'm being a tourist! I'll be back. Great neighborhood to explore, also. Thank you! read more

In town for a health and nutrition workshop and found this great place. So many options for clean eating and Sharon was a pleasure. Tried the homemade guacamole veggie plate and chick pea burger and both were amazing. DH tried the rice and beans and vowed to start eating that more often. We will definitely be back. Try it you won't be disappointed Laura www.advocare.com/13115108/24daychallenge read more

Did you drink 9 beers and tequila shots at bombers for your 21st last night? Come get your health on! I tried a few o the fresh pressed juices and they tasted earthy (which is how you know they're super healthy lol). And I got a hummus wrap which was amazing. Check in to get the free tea with your order if they have the promotion still. read more

Dope spot! In town for work from Houston, TX. Had some trouble finding healthy meal options and came across Healthy. Service was great and awesome healthy options! I ordered the black bean and rice burrito and a quinoa salad! Was absolutely great tasting and well prepared! Definitely will be my go to for lunch while I'm here and recommended if healthy options are wanted while in the Albany area! read more

The ambience is great and the owner was personable and quick. The food was good but didn't leave me with the explosion of healthy vegan food and vegetables I had hoped for after paying $30. I got a juice that was great and the Renan sandwich that lacked any vegetables and made me feel heavy rather than alive! . If they put a healthy twist on it, by adding even a little tomato probiotic sauerkraut it would bring it up to a 5. Thanks for the experience, I hope the suggestions help and good luck! read more

Really great food. Love the vegan options. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for healthy vegetarian and vegan food. I ordered my food to go and liked that it was packed ecologically friendly too (paper bag and paper containers) read more

One kid wanted a salad, the other not sure and we wanted something yummy we wouldn't regret and we all left happy! They have awesome smoothies but the food was amazing - we had a great quinoa salad and cole slaw that my 7 year old could not get enough of, we also had yogurt that she customized with berries of choice, walnuts and agave to make it a little more sweet than tart. The watermelon gaspacho with mint we all loved but the black bean and rice burger and the chickpea burger gave us the healthy that we wanted but the flavors that wow! All homemade and all yummy and after she showed my girls how to Zumba!! We will be back!!!! read more

Delicious! I got the Korean taco and the buffalo cauliflower special with the vegan coleslaw. Sooooo good! I am so going back! I also asked to get the mini vegan butternut squash chocolate chip muffin, also wonderful! read more

Today was my first time visiting Healthy on Lark. I came with my friend and we ordered omelets, chips with guacamole and hummus, chilli, and some tea. I have to say, everything was absolutely amazing. I had the local seitan sausage in my omelet, and I just couldn't get enough. Quite possibly the best omelete I've ever had. Plus, the squash hummus was bright and delicious, a really welcomed take on plain hummus which I usually don't like. On top of the great food, the woman who works there was both gracious and helpful. There's no better seasoning for food than good hospitality. As a vegetarian who's all about the local foods and healthy eats, I often have a hard time bringing my non-vegetarian friends places I like. But I can guarantee you that Healthy on Lark will please anyone with their quality food and drinks. This is a haven tucked away in Albany, and I'll definitely be back soon. read more

Nothing to do about the service. Service was fine but food was remarkably flavorless.

I love this little gem of a restaurant that I stumbled upon while visiting Albany. Great butternut squash and cauliflower soup and awesome rice and bean bowl! read more

If your vegan, don't order from this place. I called this place, expecting vegan, expecting delivery, but to no avail. To add insult to injury, they use REAL egg for their breakfast sandwiches. I find that hard to believe. read more

Honestly the best place I have ever been to in Albany that is vegan/vegetarian. The woman who owns it is so friendly, personable and fun. Now about the food; Every single time I've come here for the food it's delicious every single time. It's super healthy and delicious at the same time. I 100% recommend this place to anyone vegan or not, I think you'll love it. The prices are super reasonable and perfect for how amazing the food is! It's a cute little place to eat. read more

I ordered delivery and actually had a bug CRAWL OUT l totally disgusted will never eat here again

Amazing food and friendly service ! Cute little spot I Highly recommended the vegan BLT

When I arrive in Albany on Amtrak, my go-to place is Healthy on Lark. This cozy eatery is a great cozy plant base and organic place to have a chickpea burger and great conversation. read more

This is the 3rd time I've driven here during normal business hours to find that they are closed early or opening an hour late, or shut on a random day. It's annoying. Just change your outgoing voicemail to let people know? It's rude and an inconvenience. I won't be coming back. read more