Liza's of Troy
53 3rd St, Troy, NY
Crema's Take
“Liza's of Troy is a plant-filled haven where exceptional farm-to-table breakfast bowls and creative salads shine just as brightly as their espresso-focused coffee menu. The vibrant, greenery-laden atmosphere creates an inviting space for leisurely morning sit-downs, where you'll find genuinely friendly staff ready to serve you anything from a perfectly pulled shot to inventive sandwiches like the beloved Big Betty. While the food and thoughtful aesthetic clearly win hearts, this spot delivers most when you come hungry and ready to linger over a carefully crafted drink and a bowl bursting with seasonal vegetables and fresh eggs.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Omg...just tried the Farm Salad from Liza's. Wow! This aptly named salad contained everything on the farm! A nice mix of greens on the bottom with sliced apples, cucumber, beets, radish, avocado, and pumpkin seeds throughout and topped with a nice dallop of something equivalent to what you'd find on the buffet table of your favorite holiday gathering (tasted like a dill dip!) The marinated chicken pieces provided just the right amount of tasty protein. It was crave-able. Plus, you get two slices of toasty focaccia bread to complete the meal! I've had several things from Liza's but this might be my new go-to.
This is a PHENOMENAL place. The food I got called the Breakfast Bowl tasted amazing and was a brilliant combination of food (kale, broccoli, sweet potato, avocado, and two sunny side up eggs with an amazing sauce on top!), and my cold brew coffee was unique and delicious. I'll be honest, I helped make it unique because I wanted mine to have cashew milk and maple syrup in it which ended up being 👌🏻😩😩😩 It was just healthy and delicious and the place was cute.
Excellent food, not so pleasant atmosphere. We stopped at Liza’s of Troy for breakfast in Feb 2025 based on good reviews and appealing food pics. The order was taken at the register and then brought to our table. The food tasted great and was served quickly! All the dishes had a beautiful presentation! Coffee was a French press and was really good! The place had no cream or sugar for the coffee. When asked, they offered different kinds of milk instead of cream and maple syrup/honey instead of sugar. Also there were no salt and pepper shakers on any table. When I asked for some salt they gave me a plastic sauce cap with some salt on the bottom to take it with my fingers. It was quite weird. For some reason "Butternut Squash Bowl" had only one egg while all other breakfast items had two. Not sure why this one was special. The real problem however was the smell. The very first impression we got upon entering was a strong smell of cooked bacon and other foods. It was like standing next to a stove because the space is fully open, with no divider between the sitting area and the kitchen. In such a setup you need a strong hood exhaust but that in turn would make a lot of noise. Anyway, instead of taking our time enjoying the breakfast and great coffee we had to finish it asap and escape to prevent our jackets absorbing the smell :( We are giving Liza’s of Troy 4 stars is it got 5+ on the food and coffee and 3 on the interior and atmosphere. Food ordered Butternut Squash Bowl - excellent and nicely presented. Had to order additional egg though. Breakfast Bowl - excellent and nicely presented. Big Betty Breakfast Sandwich - delicious.
Went to Farmers Market on Saturday had Big Betty sandwich on toast it was delicious. So went back on Sunday to restaurant and had it on a bagel along with waffle special and black cider and ice hibiscus tea. Everything was delicious. My daughter who’s Celiac was thrill with the choices.
I love plants! Loved sitting in a green atmosphere which was aesthetically pleasing and having some healthy brunch! Friendly staff! Food was tasty and smoothies were good. We ordered avocado & eggs and some bagels. Prices were a little higher but can understand that with the quality of the food we got to eat there! Overall a brunch place to definitely try if u haven’t!
Crema Reviews
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