Really enjoyed my southwestern salad I got from Chopped for Lunch today. Was a bit better than the…read moresalad I got from Williams Cafe (in the same area) for lunch the day before. The counter service was quick, I ordered and was in and out in under 5 mins. Got lunch for two and it was about $32 CAD. Wouldn't hesitate to go here again, as their entire menu is healthy and fresh. Of course if you don't like any of their signature salads, you can create your own. Good soups as well, had their version of the French onion soup and it was also good. Definitely give this place a try if you tend to frequent Williams.

Chopped Leaf is a new chain that has now also opened up in Waterloo. The opening of this restaurant…read morecontinues the trend of more restaurants opening up in KW that cater to the health conscious crowd. The ingredients used in the meals are fresh and mostly non processed with the exception of the protein options like wild salmon, tuna, etc. You can make a meal our of salad bowl, design your own wrap, select from one of their signature wraps, or select one of their sandwiches. I have had the tuna melt and found it satisfying. Similarly, I have tried the various salad bowls, signature wraps as well as custom wraps. If you are really hungry but still want a healthy meal, I recommend going for the wraps as the portions are a decent size. Everything I have had has tasted great and most importantly I have felt great after eating it! For the drinks, you have your regular sandwich shop options but this being a restaurant catering to the health conscious, you will find freshly squeezed juices as well. Depending on what you are having expect to pay up to $11-12 with tax for the food. The freshly squeezed juices go for around $7. They allow take out or sit in. The restaurant itself is clean and well appropriately decorated. The service staff has been friendly and courteous on all occasions without exception. Overall, this location is off to a great start and I hope they keep it at this level and get even better. Highly recommended!

The place was really nicely set up on the inside. It had nice vibrant decorations that light up the…read moreroom. I got their Happy Hour Special which consisted of a Large Strawberry Banana Smoothie for $5.99 (the happy hour runs from 2pm-5pm). The smoothie is made with fresh strawberry, banana and yogurt. The quantity was reasonable for the price. However I felt that there wasn't much strawberry in the smoothie compared to banana. Overall a good visit.

The other day, I wanted to get something from Freshii for dinner and eat back at my hotel room. I…read moredid a search on my GPS and found this location. This Freshii is in a small plaza with a limited number of parking spots. Folks need to look back before pulling out of a spot! As I was backing into one, a woman tried backing out, which could have hit my car! Luckily, nothing happened. There are a number of eateries here that cater to the university crowd. I walked in and had to wait before placing my order. There were three staff members working hard. I ordered a Zen bowl with tofu. It's essentially brown rice and a bunch of veggies in a green coconut curry sauce, sprinked with coconut flakes. I loved this bowl. It was light and flavourful. There was a lot of it. I actually saved half of it for dinner the following day. I'd come back here again, as it's fairly close to my hotel. Just take care when pulling in and out of the parking lot (246)

Cultures is perhaps the only option for a healthy meal at Conestoga Mall if you don't count Mac's…read moresushi. The deal here is fairly similar to others catering to the health conscious: fresh, unprocessed ingredients offered along with delicious and healthy smoothies. Lots of options when it comes to wraps, sandwiches and salad bowls. I am a regular, and everything I have had tastes great. The reason for not giving it 5 stars is them not giving customers the option of designing their own wraps or sandwiches. Prices are reasonable and you can eat well around $10. The service is prompt and friendly. They definitely remember you if you visit often and treat you very well. If you find yourself hungry and near Conestoga Mall, this is a great place to feed yourself a delicious, nutritious and healthy meal!

Come here if you want small portions and really bland food. The last time I went there, I got the…read moreCalifornia bowl which included a couple tiny pieces of chicken and less than 1/4 of an avocado. To make things worse, the cashier made me a completely different smoothie from what I ordered. After I requested that he correct my order, he asked me, "Can you just drink this instead?" Uh.. How about no? Spend your money at Freshii instead.

Came here for their buy one get one free grand opening special with a few of my friends and we were…read morepleasantly surprised by the great quality of food offered here. Environment: The restaurant is located at the King/University plaza, where there are ample of parking space and really convenient for those taking the bus as well. The restaurant itself is clean, well lit, and has a few seats. It's best to come in a group of 4 of fewer if you plan on dining here. The decor seems to be going for a "bathroom chic" as described by my friend -- "4 stars - delicious food, feels like I'm in a bathroom"! Lol. It's mainly because of the tiles on the wall and the uncomfortable seats. Food: The BOGO special only allowed us to order from their special bowls so we tried the Big Umami (salmon + tuna) and the one with the Duck. Quantity wise the bowl seems to be good value given that it normally costs $15 per bowl. They put a generous amount of toppings on top of the rice and the flavour was good and the fish sashimi was quite fresh. Definitely no watery/soggy texture! The food also looks damn good with lots of colours, which not only is super appetizing but also so Insta worthy!! Service: Basically fast food McDonald like ordering, no table service. When we were lining up they got someone to hand us the big cardboard menu and explained to us how the ordering works. However...they somehow managed to messed up the order. I got the Big Umami with rice and only one of them had rice while the other one was mixed greens :( definitely a little too healthy for me.....

BEST POKE BOWL EVER! If you never had a poke bowl, it is basically a bowl of sashimi (sushi)…read moretoppings topped with Rice or veggies. DELICIOUS. Perfect amount of topping, rice and sauce. And if u want more than one kind of dressing, just let them know! I ordered the Big Umami Bowl with white rice. The rice was soft but firm, not too hot not too cold. Perfect texture. Sashimi flavourful and saucy. Avocado perfectly ripped. FYI: If you love taking pictures, The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing. And!!!! They provide some picture booth accessories you can choose from to make your pictures even cuter!!! :) Overall 10-10!! Every bite is PERFECTO IN MY MOUTH!

Fast food with a twist. Service was good and friendly. I did take away and enjoyed it. There is…read moreseating available if you want to eat in. There are also frozen items available for purchase to take home.

Had a wonderful experience at Pierogi house! My girlfriend and I were greeted by a lovely staff…read moremember. She was very helpful and patient with us while ordering, and delivered an exquisite pierogi. We got the beet salad, carrot salad and pickles they were delectable, pickles had a great crunch, while both salads were made with love. 11/10 will be back #rickyreviews

A pricier option for food with a good atmosphere. Portions are relatively large and wait staff were…read morefriendly.

An enjoyable Sunday mid afternoon visit featuring Happy Hour 'Sips and Bites' we were greeted…read morewarmly by the host and enjoyed good service on their covered patio. The overall look at Browns is cool and comfortable with ample seating choices. We opted for the Yam & Avocado Sushi roll and Sticky Thai chicken for snacks . Both tasty and overall good. the rolls could have been a little more uniform with ingredients (with more yam) . Prosecco Sangria was refreshing and they offer a decent house wine . Nice deals for happy hour . Enjoyed the experience !

Visit was Sat night for dinner. Reservation for 4 @ 8:30 and the place was packed, we were seated…read morepromptly. Order: 10oz NY strip, 6oz steak frites, fish & chips, kids Mac & cheese. Mac & Cheese was good and a decent portion. Their fries are awesome, well done, very crispy, seasoned well. Both steaks were ordered Medium, but were both closer to medium rare. Both guests didn't enjoy them but I tried both and they were OK. Not great, but just OK. Fish & Chips was great, came with tartar sauce and a blue cheese dip for the fries. We had the cinnamon bun bread pudding with vanilla ice cream for dessert, this was really good. Overall the food was good and the service was fantastic. Even so we probably wouldn't come back given the other options in the area.

Had the steak, mashed potatoes, and asparagus. Also ordered tomato soup and a side of fries…read more Everything tasted great. Service was a bit slow.

Tried pumpkin spice latte and coconut banana cream pie milkshake…read more Both of them were delicious. Pumpkin spice latte was less sweet compared to Starbucks but relatively good. Nice setting for dine in but it was busy when I went. It can crowded really fast during busy time. Friendly staff! Free parking is available but parking can get filled up pretty fast.

I returned to Williams, located in the University Plaza, to soak in the nostalgia from my recent…read moreWaterloo trip. Despite the plaza having many changes with more cool new restaurants, Williams is still here, and most things have stayed the same despite the years since I've been--lots of room to study. Also, I think this is probably the perfect "coffee date" for any University student as it's so close to campus. I ordered a simple iced coffee that day, but my friends and I remember that their waffles are pretty good, (though I haven't tried recently to confirm).