BARE Blends
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BARE Blends

1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY

★★★★4.3(408 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

BARE Blends is an Albany institution that's evolved beautifully from its yoga studio roots into a destination for thoughtfully crafted vegan and gluten-free fare, where the smoothie bowls and creative wraps feel as intentional as the ingredients themselves. What sets them apart isn't just their commitment to dietary inclusivity—it's the genuine care in execution, with regulars returning again and again for seasonal flavor experiments and unexpected ready-to-go finds like white chocolate matcha and cinnamon waffles. Fair warning: it's not the cheapest spot in town, but for the quality and the welcoming community vibe, many think it's worth the splurge.

What to expect

Quick grabTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksMatcha & teaFamily friendlyPastriesLight foodSignature drinks

Google Reviews

Ava P
★★★★★2 months ago

$18.90 for a bowl and a lemonade, it’s an extra $4.50 for granola on top, kinda ridiculous, cashier wasn’t that friendly

Aeowyn Kendall
★★★★★5 months ago

What a great location! The menu is also fantastic with the expanded items - I got the Caesar wrap and loved it. They also have some rarer ready to go items, like muffins, cookies, white chocolate matcha balls!! I tried the cannoli muffin recently and omg it's luxurious!! Not too sweet, but the cream core is next level. I need to try more of the muffins here! Please consider bringing them to other locations 🙏🏻

Emily Reed
★★★★★6 months ago

I have been a Bare Blends fan since they opened their first location attached to the Hot Yoga Spot in Albany. I love trying all the new flavors and menu items as they are added. Truly nothing disappoints! Having so many locations around the capital district, I know I can always count on having access to delicious vegan food. My non-vegan friends and family have all made it a regular stop in their lives as well! The new Stuyvesant is so cozy and is now offering a variety of sizes on both original and new menu items. I’m currently loving the avocado toasts with Eggy salad on top, their iced strawberry matcha lattes, and of course my all time favorite- Harry’s pb&j bowl! The staff is always friendly, willing to offer helpful suggestions, and efficient. 10/10 recommend checking out this woman-owned business with a focus on whole food, plant-based nutrition. No matter what you order, the house made items with locally sourced ingredients won’t let you down!

Olivia Pang
★★★★★a year ago

Classic smoothie bar and health food style spot but all vegan and gluten free so their whole menu can be enjoyed by everyone! Their salads are so delicious I loved the fresh and bright flavors of the Thai salad, while the salads are very well priced, their juice is tasty but surprisingly expensive compared to their much larger smoothies so I'd definitely go for those next time

Jennifer Wick
★★★★★3 years ago

Delicious offerings and appears everything on the menu is very vegan friendly. Tried the Chai smoothie which was very yummy; mini garlic waffles with guacamole and balsamic side salad; Mini sweet cinnamon waffles with blueberries, almond butter, and side of chopped strawberries. Everything was delicious and well made. Also enjoyed all the compostable utensils and to go containers. The staff was pleasant, informative, and welcoming. Lots of space to sit down. Will check out their other locations to compare.

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