A fresh, healthy, choose-your-own-destiny type place. There are menu combos (salads, warm bowls, and even burgers) that you can choose from or you can make your own I went for the Santa Fe (and added pickled onions). The portions are filling and the ingredients are fresh, simple, and flavorful. The dressings they make really elevate the dishes, adding more complexity to the dishes. I loved the chipotle vinaigrette! I was intrigued by the Not Yo Mama's Rice crispy treat and now I think I have found my new (less) guilty pleasure in town. It was SOOOOO good. Do yourself a favor and try one. On another note, although the front of the house was pretty spotless, I think a little more attention could be had behind the line. Gloves should also be changed between ringing someone up and then making another bowl. read more

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Very good food. I Felt like I was doing the right thing. Lol. The guy that took my order was really nice. I didn't really care for their seating arrangements. The chair was really heavy and loud to move so that I can have a seat. But overall nice decor for a healthy salad place. read more

Blueroot - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Last Friday was my first time here, but it will not be my last. i visited at lunchtime so parking was easy to find. The employee who helped us was pleasant. I ordered the California Cobb salad and it was delicious. I also tried their version of a rice crispy treat and it was good! The food tasted fresh and it was reasonably priced for healthy food. I'd come back here read more

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I remembered going here when it first opened years ago and I was able to eat there yesterday. It is so delicious and unique. Your own salad is specifically designed just for each and every detail you want. The servers are all wonderful and the food is all very good. It's a nice place to sit inside and have lunch with someone too. It's nice and clean and small. read more

Blueroot - Large salad bowl with chicken - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Omigosh I found healthy and tasty food in Alabama! I was skeptical when a work trip brought me here. But I found Blueroot and it was fantastic. Plenty of healthy vegan or vegetarian options and mNy were gluten free. I went with the Santa Fe warm bowl, subbing tofu for chicken. The ingredients were fresh and tasty and it was a good sized portion for the price. Only downside was while the staff was friendly my particular food preparer had some difficulty listening. Other than that, all great! read more

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How cute is this place?! Nestled in the heart of Pepper Place, Blueroot offers healthy, fresh meal options at a wallet friendly price. From overnights oats, to warm grain bowls, and a rice krispy treat you'll never forget...this place is a zero guilt option for people looking to get full but not over stuffed. I love the calm, cool colors in the decor. The hints of blue and big windows really make the place feel lively and make you wanna stay a while. The staff was super informative and seemed excited to help us explore the menu. My cob salad was delish! Look at how hearty the portions are Everything was super crisp and fresh and the flavors blended well together. We also tried the brownie, which had a rich, fudge like texture that made eating it easy. My fav thing on the menu is the rice crispy treat. The extra nuts and things inside take the flavors beyond sweet to special, plus it's pretty thick! I'm also a fan of the owner's story; taking a leap on her idea to bring thoughtfully healthy food to Bham. Can't wait to keep seeing this woman owned biz thrive. read more

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It was the biggest tasteless bowl I've ever had. We paid $50 for 2 bowls and the only extra protein we got was an egg in each bowl.

The Blueroot is an amazing little vegan restaurant on 2nd Avenue south. The staff was really nice and quick with mine And my girlfriend's order. I had the Santa Fe bowl as is and she had the ginger soup, both of which were delicious. The music is also quite nice but they do not have much dining space. It is also really well kept and is surrounded by shops so it is an easy place to have a shopping lunch as it were. It also does not seem too bad of a place to study for a college student and that was a plus for us. I highly recommend giving The Blueroot a try. read more

Blueroot - The Santa Fe Bowl and Ginger Soup - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Delicious. Fresh. Friendly staff. Cute decor. Great vibe. The Magic City salad is delicious. All the ingredients were fresh. The employee that made my salad was very friendly. She made a great mistake. She added chipotle vinaigrette. She offered to remake my salad, but I'm not adverse to a little spice. I told her to just add the BBQ vinaigrette as well. It was really delicious! The extra kick was a perfect mistake! read more

Blueroot - Cobb Salad with Green Goddess Dressing Magic City Salad with Tofu - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Blueroot catered an event at my office recently. The superfood snacks were good (especially the brownie), but that cold brew smoothie was so bitter it was hard to get down! I felt terrible for wasting such an expensive drink, but I honestly couldn't stomach it! read more

Blueroot - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This week, my boyfriend and I decided to try out Blueroot. I haven't ever been to a gluten-free/vegetarian restaurant; My boyfriend's family is actually gluten-free and suggested this place to us. For my meal, I ordered a Classic Burger with the beef brisket patty, all in a gluten-free bun. For the side, I chose chips and a simple bottled water for the drink. To be completely honest, I wasn't a huge fan of the gluten-free bun and it isn't something I'd typically go for, but the burger itself was very fresh and flavorful. The chips were a good addition and the entirety of the meal was quite filling. Compared to a fast-food cheeseburger, I noticed that this food didn't make me feel tired and didn't make my stomach hurt which was a plus. The only thing I noted was that the wait was a little long (but we did visit during busy hours), and the prices are a bit high. However, it is fair for the quality of the food and the great service. read more

Blueroot has easily become one of my favorite restaurants. I do not typically go for vegetarian/vegan restaurants, but Blueroot has changed my mind! I ordered the Green God Salad. It has brown rice, cucumber, dressing, edamame, egg, radish, spinach, and sunflower seeds. As a sweet treat, I got their gluten free tahini brownie. All of the food was so delicious and fresh. The staff was very kind and timely. The restaurant was a clean industrial style building. The bathrooms were also clean which is always a bonus! If you have never eaten at Blueroot, do yourself a favor and go!!!! read more

Off hours, and like $20 for one bowl but SO good. Robin is always kind and very helpful. Not a ton of seating but a great place for takeaway. Very clean and fresh food. read more

I had this place bookmarked as a place I wanted to try since their menu options looked so healthy and delicious. I was lucky enough to attend an event they happened to be catering so that was a nice surprise! I tasted their naked eggs with bacon, their overnight blueberry lemon oats, chia seed pudding, not your mama's rice crispy treat, and a collagen bliss bite. My favorite was the chia seed pudding although the not your mama's rice crispy treat was a close second. They have so many yummy looking choices here, that I will definitely be back! read more

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So so good! I wish they had a few kid friendly options but the protein box and Magic City salad were fresh and delicious! Honeysuckle Kombucha and beet berry smoothie were great too! Clean seating area and appreciated the clean unisex large bathrooms. Wish their were highchairs available. read more

Blueroot - Living Wall above the seating area. Love the decor here! - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Really enjoyed the burger here. The ladies loved their salads. Service was very good. Definitely recommend

Wow, Yelp! That was the best bowl I have had in ages! Blueroot is located in Pepper Place off of the parking lot where the main market is set up on Saturdays. The interior decor is beautiful! I would have taken a picture if there hadn't been so many people seated in front of the plant focal wall. The folks who work there were super friendly and helped me decide on the Santa Fe bowl. Such a zesty, spicy, fresh, crunchy, sweet, creamy delight! It had a base of quinoa and spring mix with sweet potatoes, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, black beans, radish slices, and pumpkin seeds on top. And the dressing. THE DRESSING! It was a chipotle vinaigrette. It blew my mind - and the roof off of my mouth, because it was SPICY! Maybe a little hot for the average bear, but I loved it! The salad was generously-sized and could have made two small salads, but I ate mine whole as a meal. Blueroot also has plenty of proteins you can add to your bowls, but I elected not to. I love a restaurant where I can return and either try an old favorite or feel confident that if I pick something new, it will be delicious, and Blueroot is that for me! read more

Blueroot - Santa Fe bowl - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Food quality is good. Service is really poor. Price is outrageous for the food. I would think twice as it's very similar to Whole Foods food bar. read more

Today I tried Blueroot which is a restaurant that serves clean and healthy foods. And although I am not vegan or vegetarian, I decided to try their Santa Fe salad bowl. It comes with spring mix quinoa, black beans, sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, and chipotle vinaigrette. And although I don't usually like salads, I must say this was one of the better salads I've had. It was delicious and it wasn't very heavy at all. After my meal I didn't feel bloated at all which was great. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who participates in vegan or vegetarian diets. I would also recommend this to anyone who is on a cut and is trying to lose weight. read more

Blueroot is a staple restaurant for me. I go there a few times a month and it is always fresh and tastes amazing. They have great vegetarian and vegan protein options including a beautiful beetroot hummus (see picture). Today, in addition to the hummus, I got the tamari glazed tofu which I have found goes well with lots of their salads/grain bowls. While the tofu is my favorite, I have never tried something I didn't like here. The employees clearly make an effort to be kind to everyone who comes in, and they get to know their regulars. The inside of the establishment is always bright and clean (in front and, importantly, behind the counter) and there is plenty of outdoor seating when the weather permits. Sometimes the food can be a bit pricey depending on your order/choice of protein, but for the quality you get in comparison to other salad restaurants I would say it's well worth it. If I had to change one thing about Blueroot it would be that they stay open later in the day! read more

Blueroot - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I'm not vegan or vegetarian but decided to give Blue Root a try for an assignment. I ordered the blueroot burger, berry upbeet smoothie, and a dark chocolate tahini brownie. The blueroot burger is a plant based burger that had arugula, pickled onions, cucumber, and a creamy dill sauce sandwiched between two toasted buns. The burger tasted way better than I expected. The patty was juicy and delicious combined with the creamy dill sauce, cucumbers, and onion. I also didn't feel sluggish like I would eating a burger from a fast food place. The smoothie was delicious with a mango and raspberry flavor and I really enjoyed the brownie that was dairy-free and gluten-free. The restaurant has an earthy minimalist vibe with plant decor and the service was great with welcoming workers. read more

Soups are available, too! All items are (shhh) healthy! Anyone wanting to eat clean should try Blueroot! read more

Blueroot - Hummus toast with prosciutto with prebiotic soda raspberries. Fantastic! - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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A new favorite. Would have given 5 stars but the prices are very high. $18 for a salad is a little surprising. Good, healthy, fresh ingredients - all are delicious and every salad and bowl is unique. Went back today and tried the Casablanca bowl and it was also amazing. Wish I could come here everyday but will have to use this place as a treat meal because of the cost. All in all - if you can afford it, get your healthy lunches here. read more

Blueroot - Magic city salad - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I went to BlueRoot Co at Pepper Place because they had a lot of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. They had salads, warm grain bowls, toast, and burgers. I got the California Cobb with tofu! It was pretty good and it really filled me up. The ingredients were fresh, which I liked. It wasn't the best salad I have ever had, but I did enjoy it. It was gluten free and if I had removed the bacon, it would have been vegetarian. I recommend this restaurant if you have dietary restrictions or like to eat healthy. I would go back and maybe try something else. It was definitely pricey which I understand because the ingredients were very fresh. Their packing was all compostable! There were no COVID restrictions that I could see. Overall, I recommend this restaurant as long as you are aware of the price point! read more

Blueroot - Salad Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Stopped in for bunch after visiting the pepper place Saturday market. They have simple and fresh food with gluten free options. I ordered the maple proscuto toast. Very basic, and a okay. The coffee is really good. No cream or sugar needed. read more

The service here was amazing. The staff was very knowledgeable and welcoming. It was our first time here and the food came out quick and exactly how we ordered it. The ambiance is pretty quiet, minimalistic vibe. A cute place for a quick bite for lunch. Don't forget to try their healthy brownies! read more

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Blueroot is a great local spot! It's in a fun location, and their food is delicious and healthy. I love their heart to want to give back to their local Birmingham community. read more

Really nice salads Pricey but very good size portions I can only eat half of the salad at once Id recommend checking it out and I'll definitely be back to try out more of the menu I also really like the vibe it's a small place but doesn't feel cramped its clean and everyone is really friendly there is a parking lot but you might still have to park on the street because it was packed when i went the lot is for all of the businesses in this location and its small read more

Wholesome organic offerings. Salads were fresh and yummy. Small dining space though. I will try again if I come through this area again.

Their purple hummus and not you mamas rice crispy treats are delicious! Everything I've had from there is just amazing! Definitely recommend for anyone vegan/vegetarian as well - lots of options! read more

I went here because I wanted a quick salad with diverse and unique elements. I discovered a variety of choices in elements and dressings. I ordered the "Classic" beyond burger, and it's one of the tastiest & most tasteful treatments of a non-meat burger I've encountered. The staff were very polite and happy to customize to my desires. You can sit inside the restaurant or outside at Pepper Place. It is going to be a lunch mainstay! read more

Good healthy option for lunch. Easy place for vegan or vegetarian diets. Food was quick and enjoyable.

This place had me very conflicted. It's a great location, Pepper Place is a great historical area that's beautiful and fun to visit for older building views, and the restaurant is immaculate. I did have some serious sticker shock after ordering my salad, ended getting a cob salad and added some chicken to it. The price was 17$. For me, that seemed excessive. Then I took the food and ate it. All of it. Probably one of the best salads I've eaten. Also, all of the packaging and utensils were disposable, but earth conscious. Taking that into account, they probably have to charge higher prices because of higher cost ingredients and packaging, so I guess that's the cost of being eco-friendly and having really high quality ingredients. So, the price was high, but wow. I can't hate on the food or the place, it really did seem like you get what you payed for, so, only reason I didn't give them 5 stars was because of the price point. But I'd recommend it if you don't mind paying more, really delicious food! read more

Well it's a different natural palate and the items on the menu in my opinion were totally fresh and seriously tasty combinations .

This establishment has been a standout at the Saturday Markets so they are dipping their toes into a brick and mortar for a limited time. They founder is a Cali transplant that is serving up good, healthy, fresh but most importantly delicious food. She was warm and inviting when we walked in yesterday. First the "Not Your Granny's Treats" were absolutely what everyone should try. It is a great alternative to the marshmallow goodie of empty calories I grew up on. It's full of heart healthy nuts and grains that will fit into most diets but is absolutely delicious too. All the salad dressings are freshly made in house and sold in mason jars. I loved the dill dressing that's being highlighted right now. I'm glad I requested an extra one because the salad comes with the exact recommended portion amount of dressing for people that eat to live. I poured the dressing on my salad, put the top back on the container and gently flipped it around to "toss" everything completely. I added some Ms Dash instead of salt and enjoyed my meal. The salad itself is fresh greens, thin radish slices, almond slivers and items that provide texture and pop in each bite. I don't know the names but will include it in my diet from now on. If an establishment can introduce new healthy products in my first visit that are also delicious to a person like me, I imagine they will be an even bigger hit to fit people. Since it's a Popup there's not a landline. They have blue circles painted on the sidewalks with arrows leading the way to the site. They are right outside the loading dock by the PepperPlace sign on the building. It's near Farm Stand and in the same parking lot as the gardening center. I'm glad I took the time to locate them. I forget to order a cup of the Tea because it sounded interesting. I had the Farm Stand Salad the day after this review. It was outstanding and will have me returning soon. read more

This place is amazing! If you want to have the nicest people serve you healthy delicious food then you need to be here today. The brownie is ridiculous and grain free to boot. It's insanely yummy and made right there at the Blueroot. The owner was a joy to meet and obviously loves what she serves to her customers. Thank you for this excellent experience. I'm stoked to return on my next trip to have another meal at this fabulous local small business. read more

Amazing flavor, fresh ingredients. I was incredibly surprised how delicious this place was. They do this so well that it does not feel like your eating healthy. Can't wait to come back. read more