Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen

Reviews

• Penelope Y.

  star star star star star 31 May 2026

  This place was probably one of the only places I can say for sure the food was cooked with whole- heartedness. The owner sells food until it runs out so there is no food waste and it's so good, it sells out every single day. People were banging on the door trying to get in after she sold out which was right after I went in. The Mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, candies yams, and shrimp were my favorite. Sad I'm not from Albany because I would definitely go back often.

• Daniel B.

  star star star star star_border 30 May 2026

  Soul food. Delivered?
  Soul food. Delivered!
  
  This was incredible. I've been meaning to visit Allie B's for more years than I can count. Kizzy has participated in a bunch of charity events I've attended, and I had fallen in love with her ability to take simple ingredients, and turn them into comforting and delicious meals.
  
  Yet for some reason, I can't seem to find a way to make it out to her restaurant. Part of the issue is that I've been trying to eat healthier lately, and fried chicken just hasn't been part of my diet.
  
  But just the other week, I was out in the yard doing some serious raking of wet, frozen over leaves. And after that cooking was out of the question. So I decided on delivery.
  
  That's when I noticed I could get this soul satisfying food brought to my door, ordered through the Yelp app, for just an additional dollar! It felt too good to be true.
  
  Not only did it work, but the food arrived hot, and even faster than the fastest estimate.
  
  Which isn't to say the experience was entirely bump free. The sweet potato fries I ordered turned into conventional fries. And the chicken wing dinner came to the door as a chicken leg dinner.
  
  However, there was also a container inside the bag with a five dollar bill in it. Presumably that was to make up for the on-the-fly changes.
  
  None of it mattered once I got into the divine trinity of macaroni and cheese, collard greens, and candied yams. There is something about those three dishes when paired together, that just feels right. It's like a three part harmony, where each piece is better thanks to the other two.
  
  More than anything, this strengthens my resolve to make it into the restaurant and give the food the respect it deserves.
  
  One thing I won't be ordering in the future though is the rice and beans. I've had Kizzy's black eyed peas, and those were fantastic. I was hoping for something equally satisfying. But this side is simply rice with a smattering of black beans tossed into the mix. Lesson learned.
  
  Should I do delivery again, sticking to sides is going to be my priority. But I may try the grilled chicken or ribs with barbecue sauce. Those might fare better in the styrofoam containers than hot fried chicken.
  
  So many lessons learned.
  
  The most important one though is that I'm never going to order a pizza for delivery every again. Not when there are collards, mac and cheese, and candied yams to soothe my soul.

• Mia C.

  star star star star star 25 May 2026

  My son took me here for his 24th birthday lunch.  Its a small place but we received extremely friendly service.  I don't think I've ever met the chef of any restaurant.  She seem to know everyone that enter and if not she made a point of saying hello.  Her staff was very warm and inviting. The food was excellent and nice portion for your money.  I will definitely be back on my next visit to Albany.

• Heather J.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  This place is lovely. It's not fancy by any means, but there is a beautiful simplicity in the dishes. They put the comfort in comfort foods.
  
  I have ordered from Allie B's 4 times and I have always been happy with them. Their ribs are excellent, the mac and cheese is wonderful, and fried chicken is good- although it needs a bit more salt. The side dishes are very ample.
  
  It feels like the type of food my grandparents would make. And you can have a full meal for under $12 per person.

• Taylor M.

  star star star star star_border 16 May 2026

  Really liked it here! The employees are beyond sweet and gave me a little something extra because it was my first time eating there. I got the fried chicken meal and it was delicious. The corn bread was to die for. I gave 4 stars because I had the food for leftovers the next day and felt ill after. Could have been something else, but something to note. Would definitely give it another try though.