I Google search for healthy lunch option in this area. Yes, there were many popped up, but since this place closes at 3pm(I think lunch is served until 2:30), we wanted to go right away.Wow!!! We are so happy we went there.It was very easy to find, and easy to park!All the staff were so kind. The place was very clean and well organized. Surprisingly, it was not loud either.Yes, their Food was wow, too!!! Every bite was so delicious and felt refreshed even after the meal.Thank you for providing a delicious healthy food!We ordered…Lunch(built your own plate):-Seared Salmon w/Citrus Tzatziki,-Spiced Cauliflower w/Sauce Verde,-Autumn Farro Salad.Grains & Greens:-Beets Around The Bush(Fried goat cheese was new for us, but texture was good! And I think it went well with roasted beets and pistachio vinaigrette.) yum!Plus, Boxed Water and Ginger Ale.Our Total $40+ for 2 of us.Parking: Easy to park
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads
Justin De Pace
Delish!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
roberto feliciano
Excellent food. Good variety. Many choices of beverages. I'm a regular for lunch and I've tried many dishes, all very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt M.
Got takeout from here for lunch and it was pretty good! I ordered the Beet Around The Bush which comes with roasted beets, cherry tomato, fried goat cheese, and pistachio vinaigrette on top of a brown rice/quinoa mix. Besides the goat cheese (way too sour for me, but it's goat cheese!), everything was delicious. The pistachio vinaigrette added a much needed brightness to the dish, and everything else harmonized nicely. Great textures all the way through with the smoothness of the beets, crunchiness of the greens, and graininess from the rice/quinoa. I like how the packaging is also mostly compostable as well!
Nancy M.
I've been here multiple times and tried a variety of their food stalls. I'm shocked that each time I've thoroughly enjoyed the food I got (poke, baked salmon, steak salad, cookies, etc). Although it is a bit on the higher cost side I can't say I haven't had anything here I didn't enjoy. The coffee shop has some of my favorite cookies! They're chewy with a good crust on the outside! The cafe also serves wine if you're into that.There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The decor is very aesthetically pleasing and clean.
Chloe H.
Hidden gem in Irvine! We ordered two salads-Rooting for winter AND roasted & raw. Both salads were loaded with fresh ingredients. I was debating to add proteins to my salad but turned out I was satisfied without it. Also ordered mocha & loved it. Mocha wasn't overly sweet & I can taste the quality of espresso. Very clean establishment & friendly staffs. I will definitely try other items on the menu next time I visit Irvine.
Gus C.
Best breakfast and coffee in Irvine! The staff and service is also spectacular! It's perfect ambiance as well because it's located next to a small relaxing park.
Libby A.
Excellent food! The breakfast burrito was delicious. I've also had the salmon plate twice, I recommend if you want to treat yourself with good quality fresh food.
Tina Johns
This place has four food stations that you can choose from and a coffee bar with great coffee options. I usually come here for lunch. There are salmon, short rib, chicken, seared ahi with great sides as one option, a sandwich station, a salad station, and a poke station. Great food. There is a water dispenser or you can purchase a variety of drinks. The first and last stations are my favorite. Plenty of parking, and seating inside the restaurant, out front, and a huge common area with TV's a few steps away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Sustainable Salmon, Braised Short Ribs, Short Rib and Cauliflower Combo
This place is soooooooooo good! Very generous portion sizes and the food is so flavorful. My absolute favorite near UCI. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant too.Parking: Some parking spots are designated to herb & ranch, others are general
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Sustainable Salmon, Braised Short Ribs
De De
Nice place to have lunch especially if you work in Research Park are or UCI.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaimee Tahsiri
Wonderful roasted vegetables salad with delicious dressing. Fast service and fresh food. Comfortable outside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lokesh y.
Just ordered a seared salmon plate here to go. The order was supposed to be Seared Salmon, Smashed potatoes, and Ziti. Looks like they didn't have Ziti and instead of Ziti they dumped extra smashed Potatoes. Who wants to eat that many potatoes in a single lunch sitting. When your customers are paying $21 for Lunch, you should provide with a replacement option when something is not available and not assume and dump. I used to come here at least once in two weeks, won't come here anymore. Restaurants like these think they can do anything and get by. Gotta news for you and you will change. If you don't, customers like me will force you to.
Jacobis Soriano Pelaez
Had lunch with my teammates, food was ready where you can grab and go, service was friendly and the vibe is just lively here. It does get packed during lunch but there is always a place to sit down and eat your lunch inside.
Chasity Flores and her team does an excellent job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey Press, Ponzu Salmon Poke, Toasted Cheese Sandwich
I Google search for healthy lunch option in this area. Yes, there were many popped up, but since this place closes at 3pm(I think lunch is served until 2:30), we wanted to go right away.Wow!!! We are so happy we went there.It was very easy to find, and easy to park!All the staff were so kind. The place was very clean and well organized. Surprisingly, it was not loud either.Yes, their Food was wow, too!!! Every bite was so delicious and felt refreshed even after the meal.Thank you for providing a delicious healthy food!We ordered…Lunch(built your own plate):-Seared Salmon w/Citrus Tzatziki,-Spiced Cauliflower w/Sauce Verde,-Autumn Farro Salad.Grains & Greens:-Beets Around The Bush(Fried goat cheese was new for us, but texture was good! And I think it went well with roasted beets and pistachio vinaigrette.) yum!Plus, Boxed Water and Ginger Ale.Our Total $40+ for 2 of us.Parking: Easy to park
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads
Delish!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food. Good variety. Many choices of beverages. I'm a regular for lunch and I've tried many dishes, all very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got takeout from here for lunch and it was pretty good! I ordered the Beet Around The Bush which comes with roasted beets, cherry tomato, fried goat cheese, and pistachio vinaigrette on top of a brown rice/quinoa mix. Besides the goat cheese (way too sour for me, but it's goat cheese!), everything was delicious. The pistachio vinaigrette added a much needed brightness to the dish, and everything else harmonized nicely. Great textures all the way through with the smoothness of the beets, crunchiness of the greens, and graininess from the rice/quinoa. I like how the packaging is also mostly compostable as well!
I've been here multiple times and tried a variety of their food stalls. I'm shocked that each time I've thoroughly enjoyed the food I got (poke, baked salmon, steak salad, cookies, etc). Although it is a bit on the higher cost side I can't say I haven't had anything here I didn't enjoy. The coffee shop has some of my favorite cookies! They're chewy with a good crust on the outside! The cafe also serves wine if you're into that.There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The decor is very aesthetically pleasing and clean.
Hidden gem in Irvine! We ordered two salads-Rooting for winter AND roasted & raw. Both salads were loaded with fresh ingredients. I was debating to add proteins to my salad but turned out I was satisfied without it. Also ordered mocha & loved it. Mocha wasn't overly sweet & I can taste the quality of espresso. Very clean establishment & friendly staffs. I will definitely try other items on the menu next time I visit Irvine.
Best breakfast and coffee in Irvine! The staff and service is also spectacular! It's perfect ambiance as well because it's located next to a small relaxing park.
Excellent food! The breakfast burrito was delicious. I've also had the salmon plate twice, I recommend if you want to treat yourself with good quality fresh food.
This place has four food stations that you can choose from and a coffee bar with great coffee options. I usually come here for lunch. There are salmon, short rib, chicken, seared ahi with great sides as one option, a sandwich station, a salad station, and a poke station. Great food. There is a water dispenser or you can purchase a variety of drinks. The first and last stations are my favorite. Plenty of parking, and seating inside the restaurant, out front, and a huge common area with TV's a few steps away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Sustainable Salmon, Braised Short Ribs, Short Rib and Cauliflower Combo
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This place is soooooooooo good! Very generous portion sizes and the food is so flavorful. My absolute favorite near UCI. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant too.Parking: Some parking spots are designated to herb & ranch, others are general
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Sustainable Salmon, Braised Short Ribs
Nice place to have lunch especially if you work in Research Park are or UCI.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful roasted vegetables salad with delicious dressing. Fast service and fresh food. Comfortable outside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just ordered a seared salmon plate here to go. The order was supposed to be Seared Salmon, Smashed potatoes, and Ziti. Looks like they didn't have Ziti and instead of Ziti they dumped extra smashed Potatoes. Who wants to eat that many potatoes in a single lunch sitting. When your customers are paying $21 for Lunch, you should provide with a replacement option when something is not available and not assume and dump. I used to come here at least once in two weeks, won't come here anymore. Restaurants like these think they can do anything and get by. Gotta news for you and you will change. If you don't, customers like me will force you to.
Had lunch with my teammates, food was ready where you can grab and go, service was friendly and the vibe is just lively here. It does get packed during lunch but there is always a place to sit down and eat your lunch inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ham