I’m never impressed. The sandwiches just are not that good.
Nicholas Gallagher
⭐️ 1 star I’m really disappointed the prices keep going up every time I visit. I used to enjoy coming here, but it’s frustrating to see the cost rise so often. Unfortunately, I won’t be coming back
Adam
Great smoothies and salads. The layout is a little open and chaotic, but they do make quality food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Goran Nikolic
I've been a regular customer at the CREATE for my morning protein shake on my way to Astoria Park, but I recently had a frustrating experience that has left me reconsidering my loyalty to this place.
I typically enjoy a shake to fuel my day, but on my last visit, I was charged a whopping $18.00 for a shake that I’ve usually paid around $12.00 to $15.00. I do not understand that substitutions, like swapping whey for plant-based protein is charged $1.50, additional almond butter $2.50 and flex seed $1.50. This lead to very expensive shake and inconsistency in pricing. On some occasions, my shake has cost as little as $12.00, and to see the price jump so drastically without clear communication was disheartening.
I believe the CREATE should have transparent pricing, especially for regular customers who become familiar with their offerings. The lack of consistency and the failure to address my concerns at the moment made me feel undervalued. Overcharging, whether intentional or not, can result in alienating loyal patrons, and that's worrying for the future of this business.
I encourage The Body to address this inconsistency and improve customer service to retain their regular clientele. I will personally not be returning any more!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cass Can
They are EXPENSIVE! Hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Otherwise, the food is decent and customer service is usually fine. I like their salads because they're hearty.
Update September 2022: Their chicken noodle soup is super bland. Coming from a sancocho and flavored soups family, it’s just not my thing.
Updated August 2025: I have now visited this location more times than I can proudly say😁. When anyone walks in, they are greeted by the workers which improves the overall experience. I have been getting salads, smoothies, soups, sandwiches and even plates of brown rice with salmon for the last few years and I can say that everything tastes delish. The soups have definitely improved since I last reviewed them and they have so many more options than I recall them having before. I would recommend this place any day of the week.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amanda
A lot of different options and variety of food to choose from. And for a decent sized bowl of salad it’s $11-15. A really nice and cozy environment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
V Martinez
I have been going to this place for years. I should have left a bad review a long time ago. I would be lying if I said the food wasn’t great. But, their customer service is absolutely HORRIFICALLY TERRIBLE!!!! They are not nice at best and at worst they can be nasty. Then to top it off the food portions are very inconsistent. You can get a small light plate for $24 or decent heavier plate for $24. Honestly, it is a roll of a dice. The one thing that is consistent, is their terrible customer service!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Yanyah Milutinović
My family and I used to regularly buy food from this place while we lived in the area. The male staff have never been particularly welcoming, polite, or kind, but we kept returning because the food was relatively healthy. However, their treatment of customers is completely unacceptable. If I owned the place, I would either let half of them go or invest heavily in customer service training. A smile or a kind hello goes a long way. The reason I’m writing this review today is that I’ve had enough. In addition to the rude staff, the food portions are inconsistent. We paid extra for additional meat, but the portion was the same as a regular one. Which we had the other day. When we pointed this out, the employee argued with us. Not only was the food served in a smaller bowl, which clearly indicated a smaller amount, but he also treated us poorly. We’ve been loyal customers for years, but this was the last straw. I’d rather spend my money at Cava, where I actually get what I pay for.
I never write reviews but I feel this experience grants it. I went to the juice bar to grab a smoothie and had to wait standing there at the register until one of the staff members noticed me and took my order. A minute later, the same guy that took my order had to ask me what my order was. Mind you, it was an smoothie. 2 or 3 other people came to the counter and order. To my surprise, at least one person that had arrived after me received an smoothie. The same guy that had taken my order looked at me (and realized he had forgotten my order) and said: your smoothie it’s coming. At that point I was done and asked for a refund. Once I asked for my refund the guy said : but sir, your smoothie is ready. Someone came, take care of the refund and she asked the two staff members in Spanish : what happened . They guy said he didint wanted to wait. Like it was somehow my fault. Nobody asked me a single question nor apologized. To add insult to injury, the guy who took my order ask another guy who was waiting if he would liked a free smoothie while looking at me almost mocking me. The saddest part of the story is that I have been a regular for years and sometimes stop multiple times a week. I guess I won’t be doing that anymore…
Service: 1
Sonofthedrum1997
My 1st time to create, the salad shop on Ditmars Boulevard. I love salads so much. Yummy, approved! 100%
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salads
Kornelia
Their food is super fresh and really tasty. I love their smoothies - so good. The hot meals, salads, and sandwiches always hit the spot. It is a little pricey, but honestly, the quality makes up for it. Great place if you’re looking for something healthy and satisfying!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Castillo
Great healthy food options. Definitely recommend the Mexicali sandwich. Food is always fresh. Fernando did a great job making our food.
I’m never impressed. The sandwiches just are not that good.
⭐️ 1 star
I’m really disappointed the prices keep going up every time I visit. I used to enjoy coming here, but it’s frustrating to see the cost rise so often. Unfortunately, I won’t be coming back
Great smoothies and salads. The layout is a little open and chaotic, but they do make quality food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been a regular customer at the CREATE for my morning protein shake on my way to Astoria Park, but I recently had a frustrating experience that has left me reconsidering my loyalty to this place.
I typically enjoy a shake to fuel my day, but on my last visit, I was charged a whopping $18.00 for a shake that I’ve usually paid around $12.00 to $15.00. I do not understand that substitutions, like swapping whey for plant-based protein is charged $1.50, additional almond butter $2.50 and flex seed $1.50. This lead to very expensive shake and inconsistency in pricing. On some occasions, my shake has cost as little as $12.00, and to see the price jump so drastically without clear communication was disheartening.
I believe the CREATE should have transparent pricing, especially for regular customers who become familiar with their offerings. The lack of consistency and the failure to address my concerns at the moment made me feel undervalued. Overcharging, whether intentional or not, can result in alienating loyal patrons, and that's worrying for the future of this business.
I encourage The Body to address this inconsistency and improve customer service to retain their regular clientele. I will personally not be returning any more!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
They are EXPENSIVE! Hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Otherwise, the food is decent and customer service is usually fine. I like their salads because they're hearty.
Update September 2022: Their chicken noodle soup is super bland. Coming from a sancocho and flavored soups family, it’s just not my thing.
Updated August 2025: I have now visited this location more times than I can proudly say😁. When anyone walks in, they are greeted by the workers which improves the overall experience. I have been getting salads, smoothies, soups, sandwiches and even plates of brown rice with salmon for the last few years and I can say that everything tastes delish. The soups have definitely improved since I last reviewed them and they have so many more options than I recall them having before. I would recommend this place any day of the week.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
A lot of different options and variety of food to choose from. And for a decent sized bowl of salad it’s $11-15. A really nice and cozy environment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I have been going to this place for years. I should have left a bad review a long time ago. I would be lying if I said the food wasn’t great. But, their customer service is absolutely HORRIFICALLY TERRIBLE!!!! They are not nice at best and at worst they can be nasty. Then to top it off the food portions are very inconsistent. You can get a small light plate for $24 or decent heavier plate for $24. Honestly, it is a roll of a dice. The one thing that is consistent, is their terrible customer service!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
My family and I used to regularly buy food from this place while we lived in the area. The male staff have never been particularly welcoming, polite, or kind, but we kept returning because the food was relatively healthy. However, their treatment of customers is completely unacceptable. If I owned the place, I would either let half of them go or invest heavily in customer service training. A smile or a kind hello goes a long way.
The reason I’m writing this review today is that I’ve had enough. In addition to the rude staff, the food portions are inconsistent. We paid extra for additional meat, but the portion was the same as a regular one. Which we had the other day. When we pointed this out, the employee argued with us. Not only was the food served in a smaller bowl, which clearly indicated a smaller amount, but he also treated us poorly. We’ve been loyal customers for years, but this was the last straw. I’d rather spend my money at Cava, where I actually get what I pay for.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Roughly $20 for this?
Dry quinoa
Dry lukewarm steak
Overall, should’ve done to Cava.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
nice selection, salad, food 👍
Restaurantji Recommends
I never write reviews but I feel this experience grants it. I went to the juice bar to grab a smoothie and had to wait standing there at the register until one of the staff members noticed me and took my order. A minute later, the same guy that took my order had to ask me what my order was. Mind you, it was an smoothie. 2 or 3 other people came to the counter and order. To my surprise, at least one person that had arrived after me received an smoothie. The same guy that had taken my order looked at me (and realized he had forgotten my order) and said: your smoothie it’s coming. At that point I was done and asked for a refund. Once I asked for my refund the guy said : but sir, your smoothie is ready. Someone came, take care of the refund and she asked the two staff members in Spanish : what happened . They guy said he didint wanted to wait. Like it was somehow my fault. Nobody asked me a single question nor apologized. To add insult to injury, the guy who took my order ask another guy who was waiting if he would liked a free smoothie while looking at me almost mocking me. The saddest part of the story is that I have been a regular for years and sometimes stop multiple times a week. I guess I won’t be doing that anymore…
Service: 1
My 1st time to create, the salad shop on Ditmars Boulevard. I love salads so much. Yummy, approved! 100%
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salads
Their food is super fresh and really tasty. I love their smoothies - so good. The hot meals, salads, and sandwiches always hit the spot. It is a little pricey, but honestly, the quality makes up for it. Great place if you’re looking for something healthy and satisfying!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great healthy food options. Definitely recommend the Mexicali sandwich. Food is always fresh. Fernando did a great job making our food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads, Sandwich
Overall, salads are great 👍🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kale Caesar Salad
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