Ordered two spicy beef bone broth soups. Verdict: fresh ingredients, skimpy on the noodles, shockingly oily broth. For some reason, I didn’t enjoy the taste. I’ll stick to pho.
Steven Hoffstetter
This place should have a line out the door at lunchtime. Everything I have eaten there has been delicious. The staff there is great too.
Amy Graniero
Such a hidden gem, my go to lunch spot. Not only is the food fresh and delicious the team and specifically management is amazing!!
Joey Raffoul
Everything looks SUPER fresh, smells delicious and tastes sooo good!
Kim N.
Located in carrollwood in the fresh market plaza. Fast service , sufficient parking , clean restaurant. I have been here a handful of times/ ordered the large bbq chicken bowl and also the Korean bowl , the medium is small and more of an appetizer portion so it's worth it to pay a bit more for large . Overall , fresh ingredients fresh dressings and able to customize the bowls . As other reviewers stated , the ingredients are smaller in portions which I don't mind as variety is always good and adds to the overall aesthetics and taste . I would not recommend choosing the option to get the salad tossed with the dressing. As it turns out to be a mushy mess; I always get the dressing on the side and add it in myself for freshness. Ordering online is an easy process , there is a separate door for to go pickup and the bags are placed on counter . So if you are in a hurry or doing a lunch run like I am most days , it's simply grab and go . Tasty and healthy salads ! Will definitely be frequenting regularly ! I wish another location would open up in west Tampa !
Noni S.
My grandson and I had such a positive experience at CoreLife Eatery for my belated birthday lunch, I had to share! These are some of the reasons we will begin to visit weekly: 1. Exceptional customer service! Each team member that we interacted with went above and beyond to meet our rather particular eating habits. I am teaching my 14 year old grandson to be a healthy eater and how to make proper choices while dining out. They were all so patient and kind even going as far as letting us sample the salad dressing and some of the toppings for our bowls. 2. CoreLife is one of the cleanest restaurants I have been in recently, nicely maintained with a great minimalist design. 3. Freshest ingredients and lots of options for a healthy clean eating lifestyle. You are able to make vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, carb free as well as choices that include meat- Great selections and something for everyone's dietary needs! 4. That drink station! As a rule I very rarely have anything but water or hot tea when dining out and the drink selections at CoreLife definitely made me make an exception! First of all, they have sample cups so you can experience the delicious flavors of each carefully crafted beverage, I don't believe I've ever seen that anywhere previously and I've been around! Their "cucumber basil lemonade" is absolutely one of my new favorite drinks. My grandson fancied the "beet lemonade" and couldn't believe how good beets were. There is a fruit punch that's made only with fruit and no added sugar, a tropical green tea and cold coffee to make iced coffees with and my grandson even asked me later on in the day if we could go there sometimes just to get a drink, Lol! If you are a healthy eater with specific eating requirements, I highly suggest you visit this establishment, you will not be disappointed! Well done CoreLife, we appreciate you!
Chigs J
Excellent salads and bowls, super fresh and tasty. Highly recommend for lunch and quick dinner!
Rick Chyczewski
Not my thing. Lemonade was gross, steak bowl was meh. I was actually hungrier when I left
Isaiah Hogan
Great experience! From the start, the staff was welcoming and explained the level of quality ingredients making it easy for us to order. Had one of their steak bowls with sweet potatoes which was very flavorful. They also have a large selection of cold teas, etc. We chose a ginger lemonade sweetened with agave. I personally have a few allergies (gluten, milk, eggs) and the menu ensures you know what is contained in the meal with no surprises. This is the perfect mix of great food and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Evelyn N.
It may be what I ordered ... but my meal was not good. It was bland to taste and the only thing I was able to consume were the roasted sweet potato
It was clean and fast but I did not like the menu. Too confusing to choose. Also, the portion was rather small and the meat was very chewy. If they cut the slices rather than the cubes. It would be better.
Sara S.
Food was good, nothing spectacular, but the rude server ruined it, I'll admit we arrived at 8:35 close to closing but that's still almost 30 minutes. I'd go back but if the situation arose but otherwise I don't have a need to go back. I came with a friend who asked a few questions and a staff member literally rolled her eyes at her so
R C.
Took a friend here from out of town a couple weeks ago and though the food was good the cook had the worst attitude ever. We were the only ones in line and she did nothing but complain about her lack of help very vocally. The manager stepped in to correct a mistake she made and she was mouthy to him as well. I couldn't figure out what the problem was as it was a Friday evening and the place was no where near packed...and like I said, we were the only two people in line! Maybe she was having a bad day? I don't know...but it made me feel bad for even placing an order I like this place but unfortunately this experience really turned me off and I won't be back.
Adrienne F.
Perfect flavor and great variety. Always a fav go to where I know the quality of ingredients and integrity of the business is high.
Frank A.
So much potential! They have bowls/salads/broths all designed or muse your own. The good. It's healthy Place is clean. Wife really enjoyed her chicken Cobb Lots of unique teas and lemonades. The areas for improvement Staff. Attitude was not friendly. Abrupt prob better description. I realize we came for food, not a friend. There was no line and it was our first time here. She could care less. Oh well. Portion. Kind of tiny for the price. They really short ladel for the money. We will come back and try some other items. Maybe the staff had an off day. It's too bad we don't have more options like this place where you can get healthy choices quickly. I still think SOFRESH and FRESH KITCHEN kill this place. CoreLife has incredible potential. To be fair, we will update review after next try. The price is fine, just don't be stingy. .
Ordered two spicy beef bone broth soups. Verdict: fresh ingredients, skimpy on the noodles, shockingly oily broth. For some reason, I didn’t enjoy the taste. I’ll stick to pho.
This place should have a line out the door at lunchtime. Everything I have eaten there has been delicious. The staff there is great too.
Such a hidden gem, my go to lunch spot. Not only is the food fresh and delicious the team and specifically management is amazing!!
Everything looks SUPER fresh, smells delicious and tastes sooo good!
Located in carrollwood in the fresh market plaza. Fast service , sufficient parking , clean restaurant. I have been here a handful of times/ ordered the large bbq chicken bowl and also the Korean bowl , the medium is small and more of an appetizer portion so it's worth it to pay a bit more for large . Overall , fresh ingredients fresh dressings and able to customize the bowls . As other reviewers stated , the ingredients are smaller in portions which I don't mind as variety is always good and adds to the overall aesthetics and taste . I would not recommend choosing the option to get the salad tossed with the dressing. As it turns out to be a mushy mess; I always get the dressing on the side and add it in myself for freshness. Ordering online is an easy process , there is a separate door for to go pickup and the bags are placed on counter . So if you are in a hurry or doing a lunch run like I am most days , it's simply grab and go . Tasty and healthy salads ! Will definitely be frequenting regularly ! I wish another location would open up in west Tampa !
My grandson and I had such a positive experience at CoreLife Eatery for my belated birthday lunch, I had to share! These are some of the reasons we will begin to visit weekly: 1. Exceptional customer service! Each team member that we interacted with went above and beyond to meet our rather particular eating habits. I am teaching my 14 year old grandson to be a healthy eater and how to make proper choices while dining out. They were all so patient and kind even going as far as letting us sample the salad dressing and some of the toppings for our bowls. 2. CoreLife is one of the cleanest restaurants I have been in recently, nicely maintained with a great minimalist design. 3. Freshest ingredients and lots of options for a healthy clean eating lifestyle. You are able to make vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, carb free as well as choices that include meat- Great selections and something for everyone's dietary needs! 4. That drink station! As a rule I very rarely have anything but water or hot tea when dining out and the drink selections at CoreLife definitely made me make an exception! First of all, they have sample cups so you can experience the delicious flavors of each carefully crafted beverage, I don't believe I've ever seen that anywhere previously and I've been around! Their "cucumber basil lemonade" is absolutely one of my new favorite drinks. My grandson fancied the "beet lemonade" and couldn't believe how good beets were. There is a fruit punch that's made only with fruit and no added sugar, a tropical green tea and cold coffee to make iced coffees with and my grandson even asked me later on in the day if we could go there sometimes just to get a drink, Lol! If you are a healthy eater with specific eating requirements, I highly suggest you visit this establishment, you will not be disappointed! Well done CoreLife, we appreciate you!
Excellent salads and bowls, super fresh and tasty. Highly recommend for lunch and quick dinner!
Not my thing. Lemonade was gross, steak bowl was meh. I was actually hungrier when I left
Great experience! From the start, the staff was welcoming and explained the level of quality ingredients making it easy for us to order. Had one of their steak bowls with sweet potatoes which was very flavorful. They also have a large selection of cold teas, etc. We chose a ginger lemonade sweetened with agave. I personally have a few allergies (gluten, milk, eggs) and the menu ensures you know what is contained in the meal with no surprises. This is the perfect mix of great food and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
It may be what I ordered ... but my meal was not good. It was bland to taste and the only thing I was able to consume were the roasted sweet potato
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It was clean and fast but I did not like the menu. Too confusing to choose. Also, the portion was rather small and the meat was very chewy. If they cut the slices rather than the cubes. It would be better.
Food was good, nothing spectacular, but the rude server ruined it, I'll admit we arrived at 8:35 close to closing but that's still almost 30 minutes. I'd go back but if the situation arose but otherwise I don't have a need to go back. I came with a friend who asked a few questions and a staff member literally rolled her eyes at her so
Took a friend here from out of town a couple weeks ago and though the food was good the cook had the worst attitude ever. We were the only ones in line and she did nothing but complain about her lack of help very vocally. The manager stepped in to correct a mistake she made and she was mouthy to him as well. I couldn't figure out what the problem was as it was a Friday evening and the place was no where near packed...and like I said, we were the only two people in line! Maybe she was having a bad day? I don't know...but it made me feel bad for even placing an order I like this place but unfortunately this experience really turned me off and I won't be back.
Perfect flavor and great variety. Always a fav go to where I know the quality of ingredients and integrity of the business is high.
So much potential! They have bowls/salads/broths all designed or muse your own. The good. It's healthy Place is clean. Wife really enjoyed her chicken Cobb Lots of unique teas and lemonades. The areas for improvement Staff. Attitude was not friendly. Abrupt prob better description. I realize we came for food, not a friend. There was no line and it was our first time here. She could care less. Oh well. Portion. Kind of tiny for the price. They really short ladel for the money. We will come back and try some other items. Maybe the staff had an off day. It's too bad we don't have more options like this place where you can get healthy choices quickly. I still think SOFRESH and FRESH KITCHEN kill this place. CoreLife has incredible potential. To be fair, we will update review after next try. The price is fine, just don't be stingy. .