Alif Cafe

So glad to have discovered this place in downtown Glens Falls! Great Chai and Tasty chicken bowl. Looking forward to trying many more of their menu items.
*updated to add* I've tried a few more of their menu items and all were delicious! Highly recommend their rolled ice cream for a sweet treat!

Went in for a shot of espresso (very good BTW). Saw “Folded Ice Cream.” Never heard of it. My son had. Got him a strawberry Nutella version. Holy bleep! I live an hour and a half away, but I will be back even if I’m only remotely in the area.

We tried the Chicken tikka naanwich, beef kabab naanwich, samosa chat, veggie pakoras, chai and rolled ice cream. Food is delicious, did take some time to prepare but we were not bothered by the wait. We knew the food was being prepared fresh. The naanwiches are not your average naan rolls. Owner is friendly and checked in to ensure all was well.

Got their amazing ice cream today and it could not be more delicious or beautiful. The employees are very friendly and nice. The food is fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced for the extremely high quality of food they serve.

WONDERFUL! We don't often get to Glens Falls, so this week while looking for a bite to eat my wife & I happened upon Alif Cafe and were intrigued by the menu - how lucky for us! Staff were very friendly and accommodating, but the food is what really shined. We are not unfamiliar with Pakistani cuisine, so we had the Chicken Masala and the Chicken Tikka, both with salad, and we shared a side of garlic naan. The chicken was moist and tender, and both sauces were right on in terms of spice and flavor. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the salads were a real surprise: tender and fresh baby spinach and green lettuce, red onion, and topped with a lovely garlic yogurt dressing. Side salads are often paid little attention in many restaurants, but here they are prepared with as much attention to detail as the main courses. The naan was fresh and doughy but airy inside, with a great char on the exterior. We can only hope the owners open a satellite in our neck of the woods!

Lovely ambience, authentic Pakistani flavor presented in a contemporary style. Had a chat with the chef (Joe). His passion was visible in his conversation!!!! We ordered Butter Chicken with traditional naan in sandwich (Nanwich) and Chicken Tikka in Rice. Also Papdi chat was great.

Amazing food and teas! I have returned multiple times since first trying them! Five starts on the pink tea! They also helped me find things my kids would like and altered it for them!!

LOVE this place!
Such a great menu.
The staff is super nice and attentive, and the chef came out to see how we liked everything. I dig that.

Portions were large enough to take some home for a late night snack!

Please go, you won't be disappointed.

Edit: photo is a pic of the leftovers!

I was just looking for a nice cup of tea, and boy did they deliver! The gentleman behind the counter was very quick to help me out and figure out what I might like best from their menu. He asked some questions and was very thorough, and the tea was excellent! Grabbed a menu, everything looks killer. Can't wait to to back for dinner one of these days!

Hands down THE BEST Pakistani food ever! Also the nicest chef/owner ever. Will for sure return when in town!! 💯

My family absolutely loves Alif! It's one of our favorite places! Everything is always so delicious!! Only recommendation would be to label to-go orderes (things can appear similar) we sometimes don't know who's dish we are devouring and how to order it again because of the labeling, however this place is really great and definitely a must try!

Had their pop-up dinner yesterday with my wife and everything we ordered was delicious. First time having Alu Pakora and Bhindi Masala. The Pakora was fantastic: crispy potato slices that were incredibly seasoned and went really well with both sauces. The Masala was also really good with its thick sauce rich in flavor. If you go, try their açaí rolled ice cream!

We had Kashmiri chai last night, it was really good!! The next day, we tried their Samosa Chaat and chicken tikka naan wich, both items had a unique and different touch, and were delicious! The interior of Alif cafe is really relaxing and peaceful with some cultural touches. Owner is very passionate and dedicated to the best taste and service!! Will definitely refer this place to others!

Best blend of modern Pakistani food and best tea in the town , we had rice with chicken bowl and masala tea , they ran out of Kashmiri tea otherwise wanted that one .

Cozy, great food, board games and a variety of coffees you dont get elsewhere, definitely a place to visit and chill at!

Four of us tried this cafe for dinner tonight. Each of us ordered different meals and really liked everything we ate.
The Naan was decious and the baklava was us! And I’ve tried a lot of baklava!
The space was casual but comfortable.
And the owner was very friendly.
We will definitely go back.

Everything about Alif is awesome, from the samosas and the rolled ice cream all the way to the staff. It’s so nice to have culturally diverse food choices in Glens Falls. Thank you to Mohammed for the great somosas!

Everything was wonderful.
I ordered the chicken Tikki, and It was lightly spiced, just enough. With the Cheese Naan, and the Tandori aoli on the side was amazing.
It was not only beautifully presented, it was also so fresh. Muhammed is very friendly and the ambiance was exactly what I was looking for, while dining.
5 stars from me!

Can a restaurant rekindle your faith in humanity? Yes! The space is beautiful, the staff are friendly and kind, and the food is clean and delicious. The rolled ice cream is a very fun process. The smell from the naanwich I bought for my husband's lunch was so tempting it almost didn't make it home. When my daughter said she was thirsty the lovely young man behind the counter gave her a free bottle of iced tea before I could even think to add a drink to our order for her. I'm so glad we came out. Be back soon!

I can not say enough amazing things about this beautiful cafe. Muhammad puts so much love into the beautiful food and drinks that he creates. It was my mother's and my first time visiting. Muhammad makes you feel like family and that you aren't just another customer. The baklava melted in your mouth and had the perfect amount of sweetness. He was excellent at describing the different kinds of Chai, and my mother ended up getting the Brown Sugar Chai, and I got the Kashmiri Chai. Muhammad learned how to make the Kashmiri Chai from his grandmother. People don't understand how difficult that is to make. He learned how to make it on a steamer machine through the heat of covid times, which is even more difficult than the typical stove method. I love how the spices from the brown sugar chai lingered on the tongue after each sip. It was like the experience of the drink continued even after the drink was finished. The atmosphere was so warm and inviting also. Please don't have any hesitation on visiting this cafe. My mother and I have decided to come get Chai once a week here now!