Better Bite
99 Washington Ave, Albany
(518) 694-4400
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They mislabel a lot of traditional Arab food as Israeli. I used to go here for breakfast all the time but the prices are too high and I don't feel comfortable enabling the appropriation of Arab cultures. I'll take my money somewhere else.
The atmosphere is the nicest around here but the food has gone downhill since the last few times I've eaten here. I think the worst part is that this place not only falsely labels Arab food as Israeli, but also butchers those very simple Arab salads and ingredients. I don't want to support the erasure of Arab culture.
To people considering this cafe, please just go to one of the nearby delis, cafes, or Middle Eastern restaurants. The food and service are way better and cheaper at those spots.
Let’s start with the service I Waited in line for about 10 minutes but the two people in front of me only ordered coffee. The girl at the front walks away and is very apologetic. About another 5 minutes past before someone takes my order. I order a hot chocolate (tasted just like brown water ) and a western omelette with toast and home fries . And the food was nasty. Home fries were burnt. Toast had no butter (nor jelly in bag) and omelette was good once I put hotsauce on it lol .Probably wouldnt go again …
They removed chicken from their menu but still have it online. Months ago when they had a full menu, I often ordered a chicken club on a wrap. Today I was told chicken sandwiches only come on rolls - LOL. For the price and limited menu, you would think they would be more accommodating. At this point they're more of an inconvenience than a benefit to those that work in this area.
1st time ordering. While the sandwich was tasty, it wasn't exactly what I wanted. The receipt has what I ordered, the Downtown Campus on a toasted sesame bagel. What I got was the correct sandwich on an untoasted everything bagel. It's not rocket science especially when it isn't busy. Sorry, but not making that mistake again.
Great food, fresh ingredients, no table service but plenty space to sit down in or outside. I'd recommend the chicken shawarma, hummus and pita or any grill sandwich
Vegetarian options: Falafel, different salads, hummus and pita, veggie platter or grilled sandwiches
Wheelchair accessibility: There's a ramp next to the main entrance of the building, restrooms stall wide enough for handicap people in wc
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Falafel Platter
Absolutely love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Why the hell would you stop serving burgers! Smh Oh well! Menu items have been the same for years...BORING, BLAND and VERY EXPENSIVE!!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Prices have gone up and quality has gone down. There's hardly any cream cheese on bagels now. There's 1/2 as much cream cheese as there used to be. Just repeat disappointments and wasted money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Worst bacon egg and cheese ever. $9.99 with an OJ. Never again!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
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The manager of this place needs customer service skills. He’s rude and disrespectful. I would never order from here and they discriminate against DoorDash orders
Service: 1
The food was delicious and the service was great! I had the New Yorker sandwich and it was delightful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
The lady at the counter is rude she has a nasty attitude. She was mad with me and a friend for not telling her I food was separate. She has the wrong job. And nor a good look for business. But this isn't the first time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
The place says it’s open at 8am but the doors are always locked until 9am the food is good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ordered Homemade corned beef hash with 2 eggs any style on my break... I get back to work no corned beef hash?? How do you forget the hash when the name of the dish is "Homemade corned beef hash!" Requested that I bring it back. I arrive and then they ask for me to wait for them to make the hash... so everything else gets cold? The eggs, the home fries and the toast? No.. I'm on limited time and can't just wait around for them to do their job right the second time. Nobody's got time for that. Unhappy that I requested a refund. Well, I'm unhappy I can't have a nice hot breakfast now on a cold day! Or should I have taken what would have beena cold breakfast with rushed undercooked hash.. sorry but not recommending. Better options are in the area.
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