First time here and while I had this place bookmarked, I debated coming…read more My sister said her friend's friend runs this shop and the friend loves them, so I decided to give them a try after picking up some cheesecake in the area. Service was SO friendly! I had no idea what I wanted to order since there were so many options! The lady who helped me advised me on the most popular shakes, and I ultimately went with brownie since she said it wasn't overly sweet. She was right. It was perfect! As for the tea, again, too many options for me, so I asked her to just make me whatever and surprise me. She made me a pink lady and I was not disappointed at all! As I taking a pic of my drink, the person in line after me asked what I got and ordered it too! Definitely will be returning the next time I'm in town! Total came out to be less than $11 for both drinks! She said the shakes are only $6.50 each. I was so surprised. I was expecting to spend at least $8 on the shake alone!

Please try this place. Such good quality teas $5 & shakes $7. I got the birthday shake I'm a little…read morelactose & this did not bother me at all. Women owned business & love to see this place thrive. Check it out worth it.

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.

On a recent trip to the Albany area, I found myself on back-to-back work calls in my hotel room and…read morein need of lunch. In searching for a healthy lunch option that has delivery options on Yelp, I came upon Bowled. I ordered one of their signature açai bowls. It came with an açai base, peanut butter, berries, granola, banana, and chia seeds. The ingredients were all fresh, it tasted delicious and was incredibly satisfying. It filled me up and got me through my workday. Their bowls deliver well so no worries there. My bowl arrived at my door perfect and ready to eat. Not sure what their in house experience is like but as for delivery--get to it!

Service was good, but there was a very strong odor in the restaurant. Some kind of air freshener or…read moresomething. I took my bowl to go and ate it about 10 minutes later. When I started eating it I could taste the air freshener. Determined that it was the croutons. They tasted and smelled just like the odor I smelled in the restaurant. I decided to eat the rest of my bowl and just took out the croutons, but won't be going back. Yuk

I've been to Healthy on Lark a few times over the years for their healthy vegetarian and vegan food…read moreofferings, 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.

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

Best hookah lounge in upstate ! The owner Adam is amazing…read moregreat customer service make you feel at home and like family Hookah is amazing and such a great ambiance open late night, highly recommend !!

This is really just Sheba Al Yemen, but they changed their name and moved a couple doors up into a…read morenew location. The menu is the same and the people are as well. Food is delicious. Options for everyone. I always get tea there, but will have to try the coffee next time. The ambiance upstairs is beautiful. It feels like you're in the Middle East for real up there. I always get the foul with a Yemeni bread for breakfast and it's perfect. Service is super friendly.

Legit my fav place to eat!!!! Fresh food, quick service, best salads ever! 10/10! The green goddess…read moredressing has a chokehold on me!

After my study time at Kru Coffee, I spent about an hour at Thorn and Roots, which is also a cool…read morespot to study. In addition to a sheik modern garden decor, the drinks are delicious - well the drink I had was delicious. It is pricey, the cost of my 20oz beet juice drink cost as much as my 20oz drink and breakfast sandwich combined at the coffee house. That being said, you can get food at Thorn and Root for a similar cost. Also, that juice filled me for hours. So I viewed it as a meal replacement.

My husband suggested we try here. I loved it. I had the Quinoa bowl and subbed the dressing because…read moreI'm allergic to dairy. It was sooo good. Chicken is actually spicy and the don't microwave it to warm it up! My husband's build your own bowl looked amazing and the smoothie we got was delicious!!! I will definitely be back to try more things. Super clean place, friendly staff some out side seating.

i ordered delivery from here while staying in the area. i got the jerk chicken bowl and customized…read moreit with corn and pickled onions. the chicken was seasoned very well and the ingredients were all fresh. the portion sizes are fair, although the price is a little high. my friend got a banana bowl and all of the fruit was really fresh too. if you want something light but very tasty i think this is a great place.

Healthy Lunch Find in Downtown Albany! During my lunch…read morestroll through downtown Albany looking for something healthy, a coworker and I stumbled across Blend and Brew on State Street. To my surprise, both the Energizer and Lunch smoothies were delicious! They had the perfect creamy consistency--not too thick and not watery--and were packed with flavor. I ordered the Energizer in a medium and could really taste the mango, apple, and lime. It was so good that I immediately wished I had ordered a large! They also offer pre-made sandwiches, fruit bowls, and wraps, making it a great grab-and-go lunch option. Since it's a little off the main path, the line was short and service was quick, even during the busy lunch rush. If you're looking for a fresh, healthy lunch option downtown, this spot is definitely worth checking out! Yelp Rating: 4.5/5 Would I return? Absolutely--for a large Energizer next time!

I had a really good smoothie here. Lots of healthy items to choose from, salads, sandwiches and…read moresmoothies mostly. Lots of fresh pressed juice too. Small, only counter service. Clean and bright location downtown, service was quick and helpful.

We are staying in the Pine Hill neighborhood, just for the night, having driven five hours from…read moreQuebec City, and having had a great meal there. So tired, and weary, packing and unpaking. We had to go for a walk after being cooped up, and found Irie Vybez on Central Ave. so many ethnic restaurants nearby, but this one stood out. Good business vibe, and when we asked about her soup, she gave us a sample. It was nicely spiced, but too spicy for my wife. So we got... the curried goat. Was it ever a good choice. The goat was succulent and well spiced; not too hot, but I gave it a good shot of jerk sauce! the rice and peas were a great accompaniment, and the plantains... wow!!! The quantity is huge! We can't wait to finish it off for breakfast, before our plane ride home! It's too good to even leave a grain of rice in the dish. Oh, service was fast friendly and accurate.. we couldn't have asked for more!!!

The food is absolutely horrible here.Whenever my sister goes here the food has to be thrown away,…read moreit cannot even be fixed with seasonings the chicken always has a burnt taste.The service is mediocre at best. The establishments ambiance is okay.The food is genuinely horrible it taste like its hell sent please do better

Amazing vegan food and they sell their pastrami, bacon & pepperoni by the pound if you want to take…read moreit home. We split the Reuben & buffalo Mac and cheese both of which were delicious so stop by if you're in the area.

I've been coming here since they first opened under their former name. I can't believe I never…read morereviewed lol. This is the vegan gem of the capital district. Everything is always consistently delicious!!! I mean every single item on the menu. Their pepperoni is amazing and used locally at many pizzerias for their vegan option. It's a little deli with big vibes. Everything in the deli case is always great. I've never had something I don't like here. My faves are the riblet when it's around. Think McRib lol. So good. I also love the fried oyster mushrooms and Mac and cheese. Honestly, I love it all. Last night, however, I was in the mood for something light but filling as it was 90 degrees. I got the BLT. Whoa! Soooooo good! I ordered online and the service was pretty quick even though they were closing in a half hour.