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!

I ordered online. The delivery person brought the food into my building and left it for me which…read morewas perfectly fine. My issue was the food. I ordered a fruit bowl W/bananas, blueberries and strawberries. I received a half full bowl of blueberries, old bananas w/the peeling still on it and 3 little pieces of strawberries (picture below). I refused to eat it because it look like it fell on the floor and was scraped back into the bowl. That's how bad it looked. I also ordered a Protein bowl. Yuk. It was a bowl of spinach, no romaine, couple pieces of hard boiled egg along with/a few other things. The croutons tasted like they were freezer burned. I took all of them out and tried to eat the rest of the food but I just couldn't do it. I will never order from here again. You are definitely one of the reasons I don't really eat out like I use to. Y'all just don't care about the quality of the food anymore. Smh

Food is always fresh and amazing and the staff are polite and courteous. This is my favorite place…read moreto eat and order food from for lunch.

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!

Finally had a chance to pop into this cute little coffee shop for a wonderfully made latte and…read moreavocado toast. The dining space is bright and cheery with lots of plants on the floor and walls. Service was friendly & efficient!

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)

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).

Hands down one of the best breakfast spots I've ever been to. My husband and I were so pleased with…read moreour food we didn't even save a bite for each other to try. I ate my food so fast I forgot to take a picture for the review. There sre plenty of tables inside and the service was quick. I liked the decor as well and felt it was very cute and cozy. Will be coming back the next time I'm in Albany!

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!

Tried something new today and hubby and I ended up going to the Bowl on wolf rd right next to the…read moreholiday in. Express across from Whole Foods. Was pleasantly surprised when we walked in. Place was cute and inviting. Loved the fact you can pick as many veggies as you want in your stir fry or salad. I went with a chicken and veggie stir fry with spicy Chajang Gochu sauce. Hubs got chicken and veggie stir fry with the siracha ginger sauce along with an order of the pork potstickers. Sauce for potstickers was delicious. Bowls were also very good mine a little sweeter but more spicy. If you like ice tea highly recommend their teas that are brewed in house. Mango green tea was delish and peach oolong tea was good a little too sweet for me but good flavor. Definitely recommend this place and we will be back.

I was shocked how much food I got and for such a good price!…read more I got egg noodles with chicken and of course allllll the veggies. But even still they kept telling me I could add more veggies. Even after it cooked by bowl was FULL. I couldn't come close to eating it all and was able to have it the next day for dinner. Plenty of sauce - not dry at all. I got sriracha ginger, not very spicy just FYI. Everything was cooked well - and fast. They even bring your food to your table. I was shocked how good the food was. They also use compostable bowls/lids, which was another nice touch. I even got a soda and the total was only $13!!!!

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.

The food here is some of the best that I've had in a long time. Everything is homemade. Waitstaff…read moreare wonderful. Resturaunt has a cozy/ family feel.

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!

On point late night or anytime food. I am a fan already. $14.95 for chicken over rice plus salad on…read moreyour rice and soda. Service was great and quicker than Mac Donald's. They know what sells and they have it ready to go. Ambience is great. I went to the Broadway one, but they don't have a page here. Perfect Food. Chicken seemed a little too small cut, I hope it's not bought leftovers from other places but hope they doing their job right. I shall return. Post 3-4 hours update: I had to use the bathroom a bunch of times. My suspicion is correct, they probably do use older leftovers chicken /meat from other restaurants that was not used on time. The spicy sauces might be the issue too. But I definitely will try again.