What a great find thanks to Yelp. The Falafel was far and away the best I have ever had, it was like a different dish entirely. So light, so fresh, so delicious. I enjoyed the Koshari, though I've never had it before so I had nothing to compare it to. I ordered Baba Ghanoj and the owner suggested Hummus instead, I guess they were out of it? THe hummus was excellent also, and a large portion with pita. read more

We were steered to this establishment by Google Maps and it was delicious! The food was fresh and made to order; the owners were friendly and gracious.....thank you Google Maps!! read more

Perfect location for a wonderful breakfast, brunch or lunch. Terrific Greek Benedict with luscious Hollandaise sauce, poached eggs and lamb - home fries are clearly handmade and lovely! Sausage links actually snap when you cut them. Rye toast perfectly buttered. Exactly what you would expect from diner coffee that Starbucks or Dunkin's or Tim Horton's would die for. Can't miss. The service is wonderful and relaxed. read more

Simply amazing and thank you Steve Barnes for highlighting this special place which is hidden from the outside world within the NT Bank office building directly across the street from Trader Joe on Wolf Rd. There are standard breakfast and lunch items for the office workers, but of course we went straight for the Egyptian dishes. Had the Koshari which is "the national dish of Egypt" (the very friendly proprietors kept reminding me that the food was better "because we are Egyptian" and I am not going to argue) and the sampler platter. Koshari is kind of an elevated garbage plate, lots of good things mixed together, heavy on the carbs with a spicy tomato sauce, a meal by itself. The sampler plate delivers a huge amount of food for currently $12. Everything has a little something extra that makes it special; the falafel is flavored with onion and herbs and is perfectly fried to a crisp shell with a moist interior; the stuff grape leaves are steamed before serving and have some minty accents; even the pitas get brushed with oil and spices, toasted and cut into bite size pieces before they are tucked away in the container. There is a lunch room for the office workers across the hall if you care to eat in while the food is piping hot, but it nicely survived my drive back to Saratoga. Come here during the limited hours (they're only open during breakfast and lunch on business days) and prepare for a treat. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - Sampler plate at Bon Appetit Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

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The food is INCREDIBLE. The owners are incredibly nice. I came in to get food after being at a playground with my kids. Immediately my kids were offered a banana to share to tide them over. My kids got breakfast sandwiches. I had a bite, delicious. I'm not a big breakfast sandwich person, either. My falafal salad was amazing. Delivery or pickup is best, but you will be so glad you did. read more

A hidden gem...literally! Located on the first floor in the rear of a huge office building off Wolf Road with a tiny little sign. This is truly hidden and a gem. The Mom and Pop café serves up delicious Mediterranean and Egyptian delights including salads, wraps, breakfast sandwiches, hummus, falafel, and more! You order at the counter and then there's some seating across the hall, which gets pretty busy during the week as the office workers stop down to take their lunch. Stopped by around 1:30 pm missing the crush. I had homemade pita bread with feta cheese and hummus that was amazing. Others had the roast beef sandwich, a chicken dish with cream and huge falafels. Everybody enjoyed their meals! The owners are fabulous and accommodating, and we even bought some honey on our way out the door. We were so hungry I completely forgot to take photos, but I will definitely be back! read more

What a cute and hidden find! It's in a run of the mill office building on Wolf Road but anyone can go in. I only knew about it because I had read a review about it on the Times Union. There were 2 people working, I'm guessing husband and wife, and they were so friendly. The prices are so reasonable that I ordered 3 things for my husband and I to share. We got a beef gyro with fries, a large garden salad with gyro meat and a sampler platter, which came with 4 stuffed grape leaves (meat or not), 2 falafel (spicy or not), a garden and a feta salad and a scoop or hummus with pita bread. The gentleman also insisted I take a cup of lentil soup. Everything was delicious! While it's not a place you want to go and sit down to eat, I will absolutely return for more take out. read more

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Have not been here for couple years. This time I brought my daughter. She commented on how she might not have found it without my direction because it is tucked away in an office building. It is across from Trader Joe's on Wolf Road in Colonie. Turned out, she loved the food and the attentive serve of the great Egyptian couple who own the cafe and cook. The cafe is a gem, and I wish I lived closer to go weekly. The prices are so low for the quality and quantity of food served. I had the # 4 grilled chicken feta platter. Homemade brown rice + cranberries, raisins, and almonds. Wine marinated grilled chicken was topped with tzatziki sauce and the Bon Apetit specialty feta cheese mix. It was served with wedges of warm pita. Yum. The chicken was moist and tender. The specialty cheese mix is delicious, outstanding!!! I remember it well from previous lunches. It was such a generous portion that I brought half home. My daughter had the beef Gyro wrap with pita, macaroni salad, and the specialty cheese mix. She also took half home. We enjoyed our lunches very much and the excellent service of the cafe owners who were genuinely pleased to have us enjoy their food. After you order, the couple cooks in front of you. While they are preparing your food, they send you off to a quiet room with tables across the hall. The owner delivered the food to our table. And he joked that if you do not like it, you do not have to pay. How refreshing and nice. read more

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Yesterday my wife and I ate here. The meal was great- good food, reasonable prices and had a personal short conversation with the very hard working owners. I visit this place about once a month or two and always leave with a great feeling of connection and community. This place probably has been around many years with little or no changes. You can see the entire operation and the owners completely trust the customers as just about everything to buy is on the customer side of the counter except for the prepared food. Yesterday, I really looked at the menu as I have only ordered the beef gyro and seasoned French Fries combo and noticed they have other sandwiches which I will need to explore such as BLTs and Rueben's. The owners have earned the respect and admiration of thier very loyal customer base, myself included, because of thier hustle and commitment to customer service. The owners are probably in their seventies and they prepare food very traditionally using various pots, ovens and grills. As an example, my gyro was prepared by cutting off some chunks from a rotating spit of meat and then grilling it. The wrap- thinner than most pitas- was warmed and slightly toasted on the grill. The gyro was stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes and onions that would have been previously chopped, meat and a generous amount of white yogurt sauce. It was then wrapped in cellophane and cut in half where more white sauce was added to the edges and then wrapped in aluminum foil and placed in a styrofoam to go box with the fries that also went through several steps to be fried, cooked and then tossed in a herb and spice mixture to season the fries. My point is that these extra steps take time but they really make a huge difference in the quality of the food. The wait is longer than most places but the hot generous sandwich is worth the wait. Plus the cost is very reasonable under ten dollars. This place is worth going to, just to slow down and enjoy the moment, look at the relationships that have been built by these owners and their neighbors while getting a good meal. This place and the owners are very special. I really feel blessed every time I am lucky enough to visit. This is food wrapped in nostalgia and community. read more

A true hidden gem. Thank you Yelp! Friendly owners. Fair prices. Delicious food. Large portions. Ate at a few tables nearby. Highly recommend!!! read more

Nicest couple who operate this restaurant and great food. Was traveling and staying at a nearby hotel and decided to try. Food is the type of local spot you want to find. I'm a foodie from Southern California where there is also great food and I and highly recommend eating here. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

Food tasted good but the kitchen was dirty would not return. Was with a retired NY State sanitarian (restaurant inspector). His comment the dirtiest places often have the best tasting food. I will not be returning! read more

Couldn't ask for anything better!!! Fresh vegetables cooked perfectly in the omelette and very inexpensive!!!! read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - Spinach, mushroom, onion with Swiss cheese omelette!!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

One of my favorite spots in Albany. Amazing koshary, so flavorful, and very kind service. right across the street from the Trader Joe's, so it's easy to stop in and get some lunch when you're shopping for groceries. read more

The grape leaves plate was amazing. I left happy and full, like I'd just left a relative's kitchen. Perfect for a casual lunch.

Lovely little place inside an office building. I finally had an afternoon off to go out for lunch so jumped at the chance to try this place and was glad I did. I had a falafel wrap. My husband got the Koshary special. The falafel took time to make as they literally made and fried it right then (not pre-made patties etc). The Koshary was ready quickly as it was all items that has been prepared but needed assembling and heating. The Koshary is amazing and huge. He didn't even eat it all. Great flavors with that tomato sauce drizzled on top. The sauce makes it all come together honestly. My falafel was great - very large flavorful green patties inside a wafer thin wrap. They asked me what I wanted inside before wrapping it up. Very flavorful. Could only eat half of it. This is a great spot - just in a unique spot. A few people came down from their offices while we were there but it wasn't busy at all. There is a little room across the hall with tables that we sat/ate in. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - Koshary special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

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Food is delicious. Lovely couple operate it. If we're traveling in the area we always stop here. Last trip time was short, but we ordered online and it was ready when we arrived. read more

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The Egyptian/Middle Eastern items are made there, and exceptional quality: Kosheri, Grapeleaves with Beef, Hummus...etc. The falafel is made there, and is unbelievable. The owners are lovely, warm and kind. The prices are great, less than $10 for each dish, and great portions. Will be coming back. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - Grape Leaves Order - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

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Best hidden gems on wolf road! Falafel are crispy and airy. Veggies are always fresh and delicious. Don't forget to ask for tzatziki and tahini sauce! Best part of the experience are the owners (husband and wife). They are always welcoming and will leave a smile on your face when you leave. Note: This lovely Cafe is hidden inside an office building. Park in the back for easy access to the cafe. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - Falafel Platter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

What can i say? It was delicious. Very large portions. It is inside an office building so you have to walk through the gold doors then it is right there when you enter. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - a view of the kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

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This little gem is hiding in the back of an office building on Wolf Road. If I hadn't read about it on Yelp, I'm sure it would have escaped my notice. My favorite sandwich to try to check out a place is the Buffalo Chicken Wrap. The chicken appears to have been marinaded in a lemony sauce before it is cooked and hot sauce is added. The sandwich is also grilled to heat up all ingredients. SO selected a Falafel Platter, which includes (4) Falafel, (2) Hummus, Baba Ghanoj, Side salad, Bon Appetit specialty feta cheese mix. After seeing his beautiful lunch, I was sorry I just got a wrap. While it was delicious, seeing the Falafel Platter made me envious. Spoke with another patron while waiting and found that this place is always busy. It's a go to place for people in many of the office buildings that surround the area. Park your car and go in the very back door. The cafe is on the right. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

Was in town for a work meeting and stumbled upon this hole in the wall establishment. I ordered the Falafel Platter and it was amazing... for the price and portion I highly recommend. read more

We have an Egyptian cafe in Albany? We have an Egyptian cafe in Albany! Of course you haven't heard of it. While Bon Appetit Cafe may be on Wolf Road, they don't have a sign. They aren't visible from the street. Heck, they aren't even visible from the parking lot in the back of the building. Which, incidentally, is where you need to enter to experience this hidden gem. And when you get there, it doesn't look like much. It's almost as if a home kitchen, a food truck, and a school cafeteria all got smashed into one small florescent tube lit room. It could be a setting for a Sartre play. But you aren't here for the setting. You are here for the national dish of Egypt, a simple but delicious concoction called Koshari. And maybe, if you played your cards right, you are also here for the baba ghanoj. Koshari is a comforting and wholesome blend of brown rice and lentils, garnished with elbow macaroni and chickpeas, topped with crispy fried onions, and served with a slightly spicy tomato sauce to pour on top of the whole thing. It's truly fantastic. The portion served would be enough for two meals at least, and costs just under $7. Actually, I'm kind of curious to order this to go, and see just how many meals I can make out of it. Brown rice and lentils is seriously filling stuff. I do wish BAC had more throughput of this dish that they could keep the rice and lentils warm. Instead they are pulled from the refrigerator and reheated in the microwave to order. But that is just a small ding. Don't think for a second they aren't making things from scratch or that they don't care about quality. Let me tell you the story of the Baba Ghanoj. It's listed as a side order on the menu, but there is also a warning that it needs to be preordered by 9:30am! So naturally I called ahead. And while this was not the smokey charred baba that I make at home, it was rich with tahini, seasoned with cumin, and brightened with freshly chopped parsley. When I realized it didn't come with pita wedges, I asked for some on the side. Now, I would have been perfectly happy for a cold pita out of the bag to help mop up this garlicky spread. But that's not how the $1 side of pita wedges is served. They are not only warmed, but also topped with za'atar. Even better. Sure, if you want to eat there, you have to eat in an odd little room across the hall with small round tables packed together so tightly, it's challenging to snake your way into a chair. But fortunately, for our sakes, most people seemed to take their lunches back to their desks. I was reluctant to try the falafel at first, because for me if it's not fried to order, it's hardly worth eating. And I'm eager to return and try the stuffed grape leaves too. They have both vegetarian and beef versions available. The menu is short. And most of it is classic American lunch counter fare. It's hard to recommend for someone to make the trek down to the parking lot of a random office building for a good and reasonably priced egg sandwich. However, Koshari is a different thing entirely. Come on down and get the Egyptian food you never knew you were missing. read more

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A hidden gem! The chicken soup is hearty & homemade, the fries are perfect- crispy & delicately herbed, & the gyro is amazing! The bread wrap is soft and perfectly grilled, the Tzatziki sauce is creamy & delicious, the vegetables are very fresh & crispy - overall a wonderful treat! Also, the portions are very generous. I returned today & tried the baba ghanoush- out of this world! The creamy smokiness was so delicious- really one of my favorite things I've ever eaten! read more

Breakfast sandwiches are amazing and the price is great too. Highly recommend for a quick and tasty breakfast.

Yummy food. It was delivered fast, and it was still warm which I like. The only thing is I asked for tahini with a side of tahini and it came dry. Which makes it a little less fun to eat. Other then that wonderful food! Will be ordering again. read more

Delicious food and friendly service! Had falafel platter and koshari--both were fantastic. Falafel was made to order and surprisingly light, fluffy, and wonderfully seasoned with herbs and spices. Hands down--best I've had. Salad was fresh and customizable when ordering in-person. Koshari was comfort food bliss. Enjoyed included sauces and dips. I am jealous of everyone who works or lives nearby. read more

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Absolutely, hands down the best food I've tasted in a while. Service was impeccable and ambiance made you feel right at home. I'd give them 10 stars if I could. read more

You would never know this cafe is here in the midst of Wolf road. Very accommodating owner. Got a salad with gyro meat on top. Gyro meat roasted on a spit; owner let me choose whatever I wanted as toppings with homemade sauce on top. It was only $6. Fresh, good, and exactly what I needed. Stick with the Egyptian specialities. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

I have been going there and a good customer for years. The food is still good, but it seems like as far as I am concerned as a customer the respect for this good customer has waned. It's not like I haven't told him about my concerns before. That is a shame, because I used to go over there on a daily basis for breakfast or lunch. In recent visits it seemed like three like I would be less of a priority, as the order would not be ready when I stopped over to pick it up. Even in previous months, I'd wind up getting items added on my sandwich that I didn't request. I know mistakes happen, I get it. But I think the end all for me was the increasingly marked rudeness from the man that works there. Imagine calling to place an order for pick up and having the person on the other end of the phone say, just speak! , Instead of, what would you like? I don't know, it seems kind of rude to me, and not the type of behavior I would associate with a business that treats the customer with dignity and respect. There are plenty other places that have good food and truly value a customers continued business. I will always give my money to the people that treat me well and with good food to boot! But that's just me. If the review ends up with people being treated better, then that's good. read more

As numerous others have said, this cafe is in an odd location, at the back of an office building. Decor: no nonsense, not fancy. You get your grub and take it to your office, take out, or there is a convenient small dining area across the hall. Service: The people running this place could not be nicer. They really want to make you happy and for you to enjoy their food. This kind of positive attitude goes a long way. Food: I got a gyro with fries, also a scoop of hummus. (trying to keep healthy) The gyro was very filling and tasty. I can't say it was mind-blowing or anything, it was very good and what I expected of a good gyro. The fries, though! Wow, I don't know if they make them like this every time, or I just got lucky or maybe it was the flavor of the day or something, but they were pretty banging with parsley and garlic. In fact, it was sort of like garlic naan, but on fries. I will be thinking about these fries for a long time. Hummus was a bit reddish hued, possibly mixed with a little bit of red pepper. Tasted delicious, and was FRESH. I wouldn't mind eating just this with a drizzle of olive oil and some heated pita bread. Price: great value! I've long looked for a relatively healthy joint in the capital district, and I think I've found it! (probably not too healthy if I keep getting gyros and fries, though. I'll probably transition to the healthier options like the falafel platter, etc soon hahaha) Bon appetit! read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - gyro and amazing fries (some herbs and garlic) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

Excellent quality Mediterranean lunches at a good price! Owner was extraordinarily friendly and helpful. I can't say the ambience is great, however. They are located hidden in the back of a large building housing multiple businesses on Wolf Road directly across the street from Trader Joe's. I'm sure they get a lot of their business from within their building but not as appealing to those of us driving specifically to their business for a lunch. Hard to find located in the back of the building on the first floor and the eating area across from where they prepare, the food is quite spartan. However, as per above, the food was delicious and fresh! read more

Best breakfast sandwiches around! Great lunch options as well, I love the chicken gyro.

This is a divie kitchen type place located in an office building across from trader Joes on Wolf road. If you come in from the front of the building you need to walk to the right and back of the bank. the smell permeates the entire floor so you can't miss it. There is a little seating area to the side but I'm not sure if I would have wanted to stay to eat. I live close by and brought it home. It's definitely a family run place there were 2 people behind the counter a man and a woman and then there was a woman sitting in the corner supervising maybe a mother I'm not sure. The woman that took my order had a thick accent but was super friendly and quick to make my food. I ordered a chicken platter based on pictures I had seen online in other people's Yelp reviews. The chicken platter came with chicken breast cubed that looked like it had been boiled or steamed and was a little dried out. A salad which came with romaine lettuce and various vegetable toppings that you could add or take away. I told them I'd take anything but onions so it came with broccoli cabbage carrots Banana peppers and my choice of dressing. It also came with a scoop of what I thought was chicken salad at 1st but after tasting it I found out that it was a feta cheese spread with onions and peppers mixed in; a little bit spicy but quite tasty. It came with a semi stale piece of pita bread and dill tzatziki sauce on top of the chicken. They also gave me their special Egyptian rice which was toasted Brown rice with slivered toasted almonds, cranberries and raisins. It had a slightly bitter aftertaste that kind of helped balance some of the sweetness from the fruit and was quite tasty but I was sad to see them heat it up in the microwave. If you're in the area and looking for a cheap, quick lunch that gives you quantity over quality then I would definitely recommend stopping by and checking this place out. $6.95 portion was quite large, enough for 2 people. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - Chicken platter- boiled chicken breast with tzatziki, salad, rice pilaf, scoop of cheese spread and a pita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

Came here for the first time and the place smells so good! The sweetest lady served us an omelette and breakfast sandwich and it was AMAZING!!!! Nothing beats the prices. Will definitely never forget this place and will be coming back. read more

Bon Appetit Cafe - Bacon egg & cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Colonie, New York

Delicious, fresh food and warm friendly service. I've had the turkey club and the honey mustard chicken wrap. The "spice mix" on the fries is borderline addictive. Looking forward to trying more items on the menu. read more

I order lunch here often, at least once a week, they also are very busy in the morning for breakfast. I enjoy the daily specials and soup of the day. Very big portions and always delish! read more

Absolutely outstanding falafel wrap. The owners are lovely people. Nestled in an office building - Well worth the trip inside!

Picked up my family at the Albany Airport and first stop was Bon Appetit Cafe. Such a great choice! The warmest welcome from the owners, amazing homemade food. Got all different kinds of Egyptian food and everything was delicious. Huge portions. Nice to support a small, family-owned local business. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Go in through back door. Good portion, home cooked food prepared right in front of you, with a friendly greeting and sale. I've been here for both breakfast and lunch and the food has been delicious! Mom & pop are usually there in the morning, where you can get a breakfast sandwich with two eggs (fried right on the grill & made to fit the shape of your bread) cheese and choice of meat, for $3! Lunch time gets a bit hectic with four people serving, but it's worth the wait... $6.50ish for a Reuben or Gyro on Wolf Rd?!! Could the place be a little more orderly? Yes. Is this a hidden gem on Wolf Rd, where you feel welcomed and treated like family? Also yes. read more

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