What a lovely place, great decor and friendly people…read more Sure was plenty of food options to pick from. They had amazing looking treats. We enjoyed our lunches inside at a table. I truly enjoyed my sandwich, reminded me of days coming here when it was Debbie's Kitchen.

Had a delicious avocado toast with micro greens for breakfast. Food is made to order and was fresh…read moreat a good price point. Service was at the counter, friendly, and efficient. Ambiance is eclectic and fun.

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

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.

Really love this place but they are literally never open. They treat this place like a hobby and…read morenot a real business. The inconsistent hours are so irksome and disruptive. And the reasoning for being closed is always "short handed". Why don't any of your staff stay? As a business owner myself, I'm literally shocked that this place has existed this long. Which sucks because where else can I get a vegan breakfast sandwich? (Also, the owner left a condescending response on my Google review so definitely doubling down)

I didn't realize this was a vegan coffee shop. Which is fine but I like my coffee drinks with…read moreregular milk and not alternative. So I didn't end up getting anything. My son got a matcha and avocado toast. The toast was pretty good. Its made with local sourdough. Not sure why but there seem to be bees and flies, flying around inside the place. There's plenty of parking.

Very fast-casual resto that I enjoyed having nearby my boyfriend's apartment. While they are mostly…read moreknown for their pasta bowls, I liked the option to purchase sides a la carte for a quick, easy, and relatively healthy meal. Favorites here were their greens and beans and chicken!

This is a great fast casual Italian spot with huge portions and reasonable prices. The pastas come…read morein a huge bowl (maybe 32 oz) for around $13-16, but don't leave you feeling lethargic. The portions are big, but not heavy. Great competition for the Panera and Chipotle in the immediate area with a similar quick service vibe. Great location for the hospital workers at Albany Medical Center. Street parking. Limited indoor seating (maybe 10-15 seats).

Great place with great food and service. We took the dogs and sat on the patio. Great experience…read moreoverall. The server brought the pups water bowls right away. A couple next to us which was clearly very hard to please complained about virtually everything; ie. their poached egg being runny and their steak being overcooked yet they finished their plates. Beware if you see such a review and don't pay it any mind. Fantastic place. Highly recommend. Oh, the bar drinks were top notch too.

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!

First time going to this place and I hope I'm in the area again cause it won't be my last! I…read moreordered a rice bowl with brown rice, chicken, corn, peas and carrots, broccoli, onions and green peppers in teriyaki sauce. Love how they collect and cook all the ingredients right in front of you. It's kinda fun to watch. lol! My food was done in about 10 minutes and cost me around $10. The price differs depending on what you get. And the portion......took me two days to eat my bowl but I'm not complaining cause it was delicious so I'm happy I got to enjoy it twice. Next time I definitely wanna try another sauce cause I feel like it'll be a completely different experience. Yum!

This is a cool place where we can pick the noodles we pick and they make it right in front of you…read morein their cool cooking gadgets. The young people at the counter patiently explained how they started and I wish them well. This idea of Chipotle-for-Chinese noodles is a novel one and can be very useful for people like me who love Chinese food and look for some healthy options.

I door dashed them the other day and the food was sooo good that I had to come over and check it…read moreout in person. I had previously ordered their chicken and Waffles and grits. Bot only was everything packaged well, they included all condiments without my having to ask for anything. Their fried chicken skin was crispy and flavorful whilst the meat of the chicken was perfectly cooked and moist. The waffle delicious and the grits were a great big portion and hit the spot. Today I decided to try their beef ribs with their baked Mac and cheese and Lil Gwen's Candied Yams. I love the nonsense decor. I find it cool that it's homed inside of a truck stop which makes for excellent people watching. They offer all day breakfast as well as nice variety on the menu. Beef Rib humongous and delicious. The yams spot on seasoned amazingly not overboard perfect balance. The baked macaroni and cheese was the VIP. These guys are a true taste of downhome soul food off the beaten path. I will definitely be back. The service was fast and friendly and efficient.

Permanently closed. Do not waste your time. Pictures and menu looks inviting, but there's no there…read morethere!

This halal spot absolutely exceeded my expectations! I ordered the mixed gyro platter along with…read moresome baklava, and everything was spot on. The portions were huge--definitely great value for the price--and the flavors were incredible. The gyro meat was perfectly seasoned and tender, paired with fresh toppings and delicious sauce. The baklava was the perfect finish: flaky, sweet, and not overly heavy. You can tell they take pride in their food here. I'll definitely be coming back again--highly recommend if you're looking for a satisfying, flavorful meal!

Is this the hell I deserve for ordering from a cheap halal food chain? Or do even I deserve a meal…read morefree from decay? I woke up on a Sunday morning, preparing to head to the Troy farmers market. I opened my left over halal that I purchased the night before . I was hit with a weird fishy funk? Thankfully, whatever caveman instincts I had told me to give this meal a once over and yep there was a fricken maggot crawling around. I dry heaved for a while after thinking about how I ate THAT last night . I hate you Mr Halal

Excellent legit Greek food…read more Recommend the mezze platter as a starter: hummus, tzatziki, ezme, eggplant tomatoes, and tirokafter. All super flavorful and decent size portions for a starter. Can serve about 4. Also recommend the keftedakia grilled lamb & beef seasoned with garlic, mint, parsley & onion and served with tzatziki. Also decent sized for an appetizer. Can't go wrong with any fish here. Service was excellent both times we went. Online ordering via Toast https://order.toasttab.com/online/athos

Great food, everything tasted fresh and the restaurant was very clean. Service was amazing and not…read morerushed but also moved. I ordered Branzino filet and husband ordered beef souvlaki. They were out of the short rib but his was very good. The bourbon drink on special was amazing! I was nervous to go because it was a little out of my comfort zone but it is a wonderful date night spot.