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    Inga's Diner

    3.7 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Bill F.

    The good food was good . Value for dollar 3/5 . Little diner homey feel . As others have said in reviews cater to regulars a bit better ... alot of standing around not really helping guest unless you talk directly to them alot of excuse me excuse me . Little more friendly would make it great !!still come back for a quick breakfast only !!

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    Christian L.

    Solid 4 star. Local counter-mostly diner joint with an opening hours problem. What are the hours? There are no hours on the door at all. Coffee tasty, pancakes fluffy, very good TV. Cooks serve their family.. before customers. Review: 4

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    Jessica P.

    Very small diner that was super busy, with what seemed like mostly regulars. The portions were large and food tasted good. My only complaint is that my omelet was very oily. Potatoes were good, but next time I'd ask for my food prepared with less oil and for my potatoes to be crispier.

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    William K.

    Well, this place really turned it around after the fire & remodel. The place looks fantastic and the breakfast was great (trucker special). Thank you for upgrading the neighborhood.

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    Suzanne H.

    The service was friendly but slow but luckily I wasn't in a hurry, yeah I was killing time. Waitress was new and very accommodating after I at first didn't get a menu right away. Speaking of menu it is very small. They use can hash, which I'm not a fan of when I'm out. I decided on the western omelette which was good. Darn I forgot to add cheese. I also got a side of bacon which was delicious. I had rye bread, very good coffee and it all comes with home fries which were sliced and fried. I prefer the homefries crispy, these were not. Seems like they have regulars which is great. Got talking to someone who sat at the counter who happen to be from my area ( where I live) which how often does that happen, kind of funny!!!!

    It's ok. It's old, they're doing their best. The people who love it really love it. Could use an update, I thought for years it was an abandon building. The location is over by Stewart's and smokers choice in fuller road. Surely, you've passed it. I think it's a sight to see. Definitely get in on this action while the pickin's good, you won't forget this one

    Greek Omelet
    Daniel B.

    I wanted to give Inga's another try. A few big things happened at the restaurant since my last review. 1) There was a change in ownership. 2) The new owners got a great review from the TU. http://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/restaurants/onereview.asp?RestaurantID=1651 Now I am not afraid of dirty or dingy restaurants. But the review did specifically mention that the new owners planned to "Spiff up the place a bit." Almost eight months after the review, the place still looks like it is falling apart. The food didn't fare much better. I specifically ordered the omelet, because the reviewer said, it "was one of the better omelets I've had in a long time." But mine wasn't. I was served the "half-moon egg patties here" that the TU reviewer also loathes at other breakfast joints. You can look at my picture above, and the picture from the TU review to see what I am talking about. It may not have been the worst Greek omelet I have had, but clearly my expectations were set way too high. And I don't usually eat eggs, so I was having this as an extra special treat, which made it extra sad that they were disappointing. Also while we were there, we got the one-two punch of glass cleaner smells from a nearby table being spritzed and cigarette smoke coming from some mysterious location. Blech. It's not a 1* place. The waitress was very nice, and coffee refills kept on coming. But with Dewey's diner right next door, I will unlikely ever come back to Inga's.

    Maria A.

    we would see this place everyday because my husband works across the street and one morning we decided to try it best decision EVER! Super cute classic look inside. My husband and daughter had chocolate chip pancakes while I had the veggie omelet, everything was amazing the home fries were perfect. Ok the prices were eh like 14 for a veggie omelet and toast was crazy but some of their other options were decent. We will be going back!!!

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    6 months ago

    Awesome small diner. Family atmosphere and good food. Service is always great. Recommend if you have never been.

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    1 year ago

    Great breakfast food, free coffee refills, great service, and affordable prices! I had blueberry pancakes with scrambled eggs.

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    Perfect small town style restaurant with lovely staff and delicious food. Great if you love a low-key vibe

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    11 years ago

    No frills cheap diner. Greasy, yummy standard diner foods. You will smell like a diner when you leave.

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    7 years ago

    Traditional American diner. Simple yet very good. You will not be disappointed with anything you order.

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    9 years ago

    Ordered an omelet and it came with home fries and toast for $8.96. Service was great, food ok. Overpriced.

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    I have visited Dove + Deer for dinner several times, and what consistently impressed me was its…read morecasual, lively vibe, along with a large bar area and even a spot to play darts. The live music on many evenings adds to the atmosphere, and I've particularly enjoyed some of the creative fusion dishes they've been experimenting with. The street corn flatbread has a strong spicy kick and reminded me of the Indian-style pizza I enjoyed back home in India. The peach salmon was another standout, with the lemon-flavored rice adding a unique touch. And the Chocolate Cookie Skillet is an absolute must-have! Other highlights include the stuffed mushrooms, truffle parm fries, and tiramisu, and the service was quite good as well. Dove + Deer is definitely an excellent option to explore if you're in the Albany area.

    This review is strictly for brunch on a Sunday, and directed at ownership/management:…read more You guys, really? First, your Brunch menu and food are excellent, when we finally got our food - after roughly an hour of waiting - I was instantly reminded of why Dove and Deer is great - bold flavors, excellent preparation, gorgeous plates all in a city that desperately needs it. Second, I really felt bad for the 3 people responsible for running an entire restaurant on a Sunday (two waiters and one person in the kitchen). They did their absolute best, were so kind and apologetic, but obviously completely stressed out and frazzled. Tables got up and left after waiting for someone to get back to them - and we almost did too. It's unfair to restaurant staff to put the burden of running an entire place on them. I get if someone called off and you're short staffed 1 or 2 people, but did everyone call off? Besides 3 people? Come on. You have a real opportunity to be a go to brunch destination, my advice is to staff appropriately and give it a real go or risk customers not getting to experience the greatness that is your food - and taking their dollars to someplace far more mediocre. The only reason this isn't a 2 star or 1 star review is because of how hard your staff tried, and how good your food is (when it finally shows up).

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    The Roosevelt Room

    The Roosevelt Room

    4.6
    (61 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    For context, I rate products and businesses on a simple scale: 5 stars means I love it, 4 stars…read moremeans I like it, 3 stars is okay, 2 stars means I didn't like it, and 1 star means I hated it or think it's unsafe. The Roosevelt Room in Troy was a great experience from start to finish. I was honestly expecting a standalone building, but it is tucked into a strip mall near HVCC. That said, parking was easy and stress free, which is always a plus. This was our first visit as a party of four, and the service was superb. The attention to detail really stood out and was noticed immediately. Our waitress checked in at the right times, kept drinks filled, and made sure everything came out exactly as expected. Meals are made to order, so substitutions were no issue at all, and it was nice to see gluten free options available. When you walk in, you pass through a curtain and are immediately greeted by a coat attendant who takes your coats, which instantly gives the place an upscale feel. The ambiance is well done, with soft lighting and nice background music. It is on the smaller side and dimly lit, but that is clearly intentional. The menus actually light up, which was a unique and thoughtful touch that fits the atmosphere perfectly. We had reservations and were seated right away. It did not seem necessary on this particular evening, but I would definitely recommend them on a weekend given the size of the space. The food itself was excellent. Everything we ordered was very tasty, and the presentation across the board was impressive. Desserts are prepared by a pastry chef and were just as good as the rest of the meal. It is definitely on the pricey side, but that is to be expected for the level of service and atmosphere. This feels like a special occasion type of place, and in that context, it is worth every penny. We really enjoyed our night and would absolutely come back. There was also a sign mentioning live jazz on Fridays, which sounds like a great added touch. Overall, a very strong 5 stars.

    Finally got to visit The Roosevelt Room. What a treat! We stopped in one late afternoon for happy…read morehour. I LOVE when nice places offer nice happy hour deals! Located in a strip near HVCC, once through the doors you are greeted by a friendly to welcome and direct you and we were directed to our goal- the bar. First, the design and decor are beautiful. It has clean, updated mid-century modern design that's very cool and elegant. At the bar we we had the pleasure of being served, hosted, by Erika and Ed. Wonderful mixologists who made our time there a true delight. We had scrumptious, perfectly made cocktails and our apps were delicious. Before our apps arrived, we were given an amuse bouche (manchego cheese with fig.) What a nice touch. Will definitely be back.

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