What a great addition to the Helderberg neighborhood!…read more This place features a wide array of nutrition based shakes and iced teas with a seemingly endless variety of options and flavors. I had the latte shake and my wife tried one of their teas with an extra energy shot. Both drinks were delicious and a perfect post run/work out treat on Saturday morning. The drinks have a surprising amount of flavor while being low in sugar and calories. The owner and his staff were great at explaining their options and products. The best part of this place is it is dog friendly! Our 80 lb lab enjoyed the large dog bowl of water while we ordered our drinks. They have a couple small sofas which would make a nice place to relax with your drink and book. It is great to have this place within walking distance from our house. It is a nice addition to the neighborhood and we can't wait to go back!

Cute little neighborhood smoothie bar with a friendly atmosphere. Very helpful and informative…read moreservice Loads of flavors to suit anyone's needs. Health conscious and yummy.

While visiting Albany, NY, I stopped in to Juices Forever. I enjoyed my meal, especially the tuna…read morewrap. I was energized by the wheat grass and ginger shots. The service was great. Pleasant people. Love the ambiance. This place is a great place to get your daily health boost.

Absolutely delicious and the prices can't be beat! They were busy and got everything out quickly. A…read morebeautiful refrigerator case of produce is used as the counter. The mixed fruit bowl and juices were wonderful, and again, the price! I will be going back again and again

In my opinion the best BARE Blends. There's always friendly here, food is always good and it's…read moredecorated really cute! My favorite location to come to!

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!

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

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!

I stopped by here with a friend when we were going through Albany, we were in a bit of a hurry and…read morecalled, the owner was on her way to the restaurant and she kindly made us two sandwiches and two juices and coffee, it was great!

Albany's Washington Park is a gem in itself but it's also fortunate to have a number of great cafes…read moreand restaurants nearby. Among the more recent arrivals is Java Cafe on Madison Ave. It offers a nice variety of coffees, teas, other beverages and baked goods, all in a relaxing setting. What's more, they tell me that small dogs are welcome. I stopped in recently after taking a stroll in the park with my West Highland Terrier. I was surprised when they told me that my little dog could come in, too. I ordered the most wonderful hot chai latte with coconut milk and a dash of cinnamon. Since I was staying, it was served up in a stoneware cup with saucer. I also ordered a potato borek, which they explained was a small Turkish-style mashed potato pie. It was good. My friend ordered a delicious large house coffee with cream. The cafe is small but inviting with exposed brick walls. There's nice furniture and interesting wall art, including a banjo hung from one wall. But my favorite is the amoeba-shaped full length mirror with the words,"You look amazing," painted above it. How's that for giving customers encouragement? My little dog stood under our table and smiled. She was well behaved. There were several other customers but most of them looked lost- in -concentration over their laptops. It was a delicious and very calming experience for us after a nice walk in the park. Thanks, Java Cafe.

This place is awesome, the staff is so kind and very attentive. The place is warm in both a decor…read moresense and a temperature perspective. The honey cake and latte I got was amazing! The pastry and latte my daughter had were also very good. (We left nothing if that says anything)! This place is located on a strip of coffee shops / cafes. It is worth a go and worth coming back to!

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!

I enjoyed visiting their newest location, 677 Broadway in Downtown Albany. I ate a turkey club and…read morehad a cookie for dessert. The food is fresh and delicious. Staff friendly and smiling.

We're in the area visiting a family member in the hospital, came in to decompress and get something…read moreto eat. Already a little challenging with celiac disease. Walked in and was greeted by a very nice young lady and wanted to make sure there would be no cross contamination so we asked if they use a separate toaster for any toast used in what we planned to order. The man in the back was completely dismissive and just rude and unclear until he finally blurted out "we would just put it in the oven we don't use a toaster". We went out of our way to get closer to him with worries he just couldn't hear us, but he just seemed irritated he was even being asked a question. The person with celiac is a large man who was planning to order a sandwich a salad and a smoothie but limited his order due to not being confident that his food wouldn't cause him to be severely sick. For a place who plasters inclusive messages all over their business we expected a tad more accommodation, but was greeted with an angry bald man instead.

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.

Albany is the 338th largest city in the US. Jacob Alejandro would be right at home in some of the…read morelargest cities! The vibe is impeccable, truly comfortable and well designed! The staff were professional, pleasant, and coffee/tea focused! My wife enjoyed a black tea chai latte and I loved the reserve pour over coffee experience! I order pour over pretty much every time it's available at a coffee shop. Jacob Alejandro's pour over service is pretty much ceremonial! They serve it on a tray. The tray has the "pitcher", a glass for service, and a glass of palate cleansing jade tea in the middle. (I did have to ask what the jade tea was) The palate cleanse was the perfect start. The Costa Rican coffee was heavenly, one of those drinking experiences where even my amateur palate was engaged. It was truly nice to sit for a while and enjoy a great cup of coffee at Jacob Alejandro! Yes, they would fit in a larger city but smaller cities deserve great coffee also!

After going on a lovely walk through Albany's Washington Park on Easter Sunday, I noticed some…read moreactivity across the street at Jacob Alejandro. I was so surprised. Could they really be open on Easter Sunday? It seemed too good to be true. A great cup of caffeine was just what I needed at that very moment. So my friend and I crossed Madison Avenue and peeked into the tinted windows. Not only were they open, but the place was bustling. The inside of Jacob Alejandro is elegant and beautifully decorated. Furniture, plants, music and wall art are arranged to set moods. It feels more like a club than a coffee house. The baristas are super friendly, helpful and patient. As I tried to make up my mind on what to order, they offered suggestions. I wound up with matcha. I think my friend had some kind of latte. I remember both beverages were delicious. They were made to be savored slowly. We took in our surroundings and it was very relaxing. We'll visit again. Thanks Jacob Alejandro for a nice experience.