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    4.8 (76 reviews)
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    Sampler plate at Bon Appetit Cafe
    Otis M.

    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.

    Ashlee D.

    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.

    Frances L.

    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.

    Margarat S.

    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.

    Spinach, mushroom, onion with Swiss cheese omelette!!!!
    Stephanie W.

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

    Koshary special
    Becky K.

    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.

    The order area.  You can watch them prepare the food.
    Judy P.

    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.

    Grape Leaves Order

    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.

    Falafel Platter
    Vance C.

    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.

    a view of the kitchen
    Joe C.

    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.

    Loretta H.

    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.

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    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.

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

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

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

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