I LUVVVVVVV BOLAY! When I say it's my jam, it's my jam! So good, so healthy and fresh!! I get the same thing all theee time with minor switches every now and then! How I wish they had a storefront closer to the NW area! Maybe it's a good thing because then I would eat it probably more than once week and they would take my money, lol If your looking for a spot with healthy and fresh options and doesn't make you feel overly stuffed, Go to bolay! So glad Gainesville has something like this, it's truly theee best! read more

Bolay - Double kale yeah, Brussels, Mushrooms, Double miso tofu, tomatoes, cilantro, green sauce and garlic sauce! My absolute fave!!! - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Ordered the small bol- build your own with lemon chicken, Brussel sprouts, roasted potatoes, sweet potato noodles and garlic sauce. Everything was delicious, price and portion is great. read more

Bolay - Build your own small bol - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I love Bolay I think this is the best fast food out there. The food looked fresh you can tell there is a lot of turnover at this location. The service here was very friendly too. I always get the vegan bowl with tofu this time they didn't have Brussels sprouts. I noticed the new thing was shaved mushrooms. read more

Bolay is the new business I've been most excited to have open in Gainesville. I visited a Palm Beach location last November and was really impressed by their great bowl options and delicious juices. Today I attended their grand opening (I sadly was out of town for the soft opening), and was delighted to find my memory served me correctly- this place is great! I ordered a small bowl which gives you a base, two vegetables, a protein, a topping, and a sauce. For my bowl I split my base and got both the Peruvian quinoa and the Asian sweet potato noodles. Both were seriously amazing- so flavorful! I decided to skip the protein, and get three veggies, and ordered the brussels sprouts, balsamic mushrooms, and the broccoli. The mushrooms were baby portobellos, and were quite tasty, as was the broccoli. The brussels were the only disappointment. For some reason they tasted like corn. Very odd. I chose the mint tomato topping and the Thai sauce- both were delicious. I also enjoyed the Gatsby green juice which was the perfect size (and just 90 calories), and delicious! Minus the corn flavored brussels, I really enjoyed my meal and can't wait to go back. This is truly the best quick service healthy micro chain restaurant option in Florida in my opinion, and certainly a great addition to Gainesville's healthy food scene. read more

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Bolay is my favorite bowl place in town. I have been here a few times and each time I experienced excellent service and the food was delicious. I took my brother who was visiting from out of state, and he loved it! The restaurant is Chipotle-style where you walk down picking and choosing ingredients to include in your bowl. Their menu includes bowls with set ingredients, however each time I visited, I made my own. In my bowl, I typically chose sweet potato noodles, garden green beans, balsamic mushrooms, pork tenderloin, minted tomatoes, and cilantro pesto. Bolay is a bit pricier than other bowl places, however the price is definitely worth it for the quality and the taste, and I can stretch the small bowl into two meals. Their customer service is great. They're happy to let you sample the ingredients and answer any questions you have. If you dine in, they check in on you every now and then, and sometimes hand out samples of their kombucha. read more

Bolay - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I tried Bolay for the first time, and it was fantastic! There are a lot of options, so it was a little overwhelming, but I let Troy know I was new and he was super patient and helpful! The restaurant is super clean and nice, and the atmosphere is welcoming. I will definitely be back soon, mostly because of Troy! read more

It started out well, Clean place Maybe because it was 4:00ish but the food was sub par. The pics & reviews say otherwise. I have a difficult time with rubbery chicken, rubbery tofu, mushy shrimp, tasteless soft cilantro noodles that must have been sitting there just getting crunchy. I can continue but I won't. The bottled water was good. Shame on the owners for allowing this to happen. I mentioned to the girl fixing the bowl that the shrimp was mushy, please tell the cook. No reaction told her twice. This was a $26.00 disaster. Gainsville students who have eaten here must not know bad vs good food. read more

Bolay - Food - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This place is 100% gluten free. You can build your own bol and choose from a selection of the menu to create your own bold, fresh meal. I love their bols like literally. [FYI:bol= bowl, that's how they like to be spelled]. Also don't forget to get your cilantro pesto sauce. Mann....i hve no idea what it is I love love this sauce. This place is healthy and fresh so if you are those healthy folks, this is the place for you. Thank me later :) read more

Bolay - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

My wife loves Bolay and it is her goto place as she is a vegetarian. She even gets a large which is very rare for her at any restaurant.

Mixed on Bolay... Their ingredients are great and taste delicious. Downside: Cost is safari expensive, lots of ingredients are up charges, ingredients on their options table have changed numerous times. With the limited number of vegetable offering's, and you could wait in that busy long line and not have veggie options you like... Upside, it's enough food for two meals if you get the larger bowl. read more

First time at a Bolay. Got a regular bowl. Noodle base, teriyaki chicken, corn, and broccoli. Quality was really good. Better than many options for the price. Would definitely come again. read more

Bolay - Regular bowl - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

LOVE BOLAY! I'd rather it than fresh kitchen it's much fresher will be back no doubt the only thing I don't recommend is the pesto noodles it's always too hard. read more

This is one of my absolute favorites! Honestly, my first time trying Bolay, I actually wasn't a fan. You build your own bowl with different ingredients, and each of the ingredients are so flavor-packed that an inexperienced Bolay-er (like I was) might create the wrong combination. However, after a few more visits, I found my go-to: A Large Bol with sweet potato noodles, mushrooms, potatoes, lemon chicken, parmesan cheese, and cilantro pesto sauce. It's a perfect healthy meal! Every time I've been here, the service has been exceptional. I've never had to wait in line for long and the servers always were friendly and speedy. Thank you, Bolay! read more

When I went to Bolay the other times, I was disappointed. After reading my review, Dan and Matthew- both the managers- personally reached out to me and gave me a complimentary bowl. I appreciated this a lot and they fixed the problems that I had addressed in my previous review. I love a restaurant that actually listens to the voiced concerns on their customers. I had never tried the cookies but let me tell you- the snickerdoodle and chocolate chip cookies are so SO great!! I will continue being a regular for their fresh and delicious food! read more

Bolay - Sweet potato noodles, teriyaki chicken, bbq chicken, jasmine rice, broccoli and brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Unpredictable and perhaps unhealthy! My first ever GI bug in the US over 10 years. Mediocre taste to the bowls. read more

This is honestly my favorite quick service restaurant in town. The options are always fresh and I feel good about eating here, health wise. I am especially fond of the sweet potato noodles (warm) or cilantro noodles (chilled) as bases. The vegetables are all well-seasoned and normally they rotate (probably an indication of their commitment to fresh, quality ingredients) but I am particularly fond of the brussel sprouts, mushrooms, zucchini. I typically get the lemon chicken which is always tender and nice cuts. The 'bols' come in two sizes: small and large. The small always ends up being just the right amount of food for me but the large bowl gives you an additional base and extra protein. I was just in today and I was impressed by the customer service. Every employee had a great attitude. It was refreshing, to be honest. read more

Wow! I LOVE this place. You can dine in, take out or do curbside pickup. It's a build-a-bowl concept, so you pick your base which can be rice, noodles, greens or their pick of the day. Then you choose your toppings, I really like the Brussels Sprouts. The mushrooms and broccoli are also yummy. Then, you pick your protein -- my go-to is teriyaki chicken. But the lemon chicken is also a good option. Then for the final toppings you can add guac (extra obvi) or shredded cheese. Oh and don't forget the sauce--the garlic sauce is the bomb!! read more

Bolay is basically chipotle on a health grind! 2020, new year new me! And what better way than when I don't want to cook myself but still being health conscious than eating at Bolay! Parking is a little tight but it's a delicious experience! It's very similar to chipotle. They have an assembly line that you get to pick your base, protein and veggies! The kale is absolutely delicious and the chicken is so juicy and flavorful! And I also always pick the broccoli and Cajun sweet potatoes! Service is super friendly! My boyfriend and I go and share a large bowl and that is more than enough to fill me up for the rest of the day! Make way for Bolay because it's everything my healthy heart wants! read more

Bolay - Starting 2020 right! - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This is my go to for something quick, healthy, and flavorful. If I am not too hungry I will get the regular bowl, however I usually get the large and save half for lunch the next day (since it is so much food). My favorite build your own bowl: - Bases: Kale salad & Jasmine rice - Veggies: Balsamic mushrooms/Ginger Broccoli/Brussel Sprouts - Proteins: Teriyaki Chicken, BBQ Chicken or Lemon Chicken - Sauce: Creamy Garlic & Herb or Cilantro Pesto read more

This is as a great choice for lunch after visiting the local botanical gardens. Bottom line is that it is really good fresh food at a reasonable price. There is something for everyone because you choose what you want in your bowl. I had a small bowl with a base of cilantro rice noodles. I added teriyaki chicken, minted tomatoes, roasted brussel sprouts and chose cilantro pesto. It was all sooooo good! I wish there was a Bolay near where I am staying. It looked and smelled so good that I forgot to take a picture until I was well into my bowl! read more

Bolay - Small Bol with cilantro rice noodles,Teriyaki chicken, broccoli, roasted Brussels sprouts, minted tomatoes and cilantro pesto. - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Everything is gluten-free; even the cookies! Our friend (who is very health conscious) recommended Bolay in Winter Park (Orlando). Super grateful that he did. Everything is very fresh and very flavorful. I was pleasantly surprised to see Gainesville had one. Ordering is just like Chipotle. If you don't know what to get, ask for samples or recommendations! There are three "bold" available: large, small, and kid-sized. Depending on the size, you select a base, protein, vegetable, topping, and a sauce. There are available upgrades in most categories as well. Personally, I really love the sweet potato noodles and the cilantro noodles. Now hear me out, I am not a tofu eater but their miso tofu is awesome. I usually pick it as a protein. Finally, to enjoy my meal, they have craft sodas and they have specialty made teas. I cannot get enough of the watermelon sweet tea. It's amazing! read more

Great everything!!! Costumer service and all plus everything is completely gluten free!!!

Bolay is great! Food is good and always GF, which is great for someone with celiac disease. Tons of healthy options and decently priced. Friendly employees and the line always moves quickly. I love their bol with white rice, potatoes, mushrooms, teriyaki chicken, and the garlic and herb sauce. read more

I was excited to try bolay and was really impressed by how good the food was! I got the Thai bowl which came with cilantro noodles, spiced pork, marinated chicken, veggies, and a spicy Thai sauce. I would just probably get it with quinoa or rice next time because I feel like it would go better with the veggie and meats, but everything was really flavorful and it was a good amount for about $11. It's nice how their sauce come in small containers so you can adjust how much sauce you put in. I liked how they have reusable plates and forks for those dining in, and while their music was playing pretty loud in the dining area, there was ample seating to sit and eat. What's really impressive is the service. Although you don't get a waiter, there are workers that come by and take away your plates and trash for you. Overall, the restaurant had a fresh, clean vibe - just like their food- and I would definitely come back! *I also saw that it you review the restaurant, you can get a free cookie read more

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Good healthy food at decent price. I love their deserts. Good protein variety. Usually clean.

Spotted this as a top pick for Gainsville and gave it a try. Bolay is a neat concept of various fresh ingredients you pick assembled in a bowl. Kinda setup like Chipotle (Actually owned by the founder of Outback) you pick proteins and veggies, rice etc and the put it all together in a bowl for you. Sweet potato Thai noodles are excellent and the jasmine rice is perfectly seasoned. They have gluten free and vegetarian choices too. Thier drink selections are a bit strange but not bad. Everything is behind the counter so patrons can't touch. ( like Chipotle). Loved the shrimp and steak combo. Prices aren't bad and I really enjoyed it. read more

Bolay - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Stopped in here for a bite to eat a little while ago. I had been once before so I knew what I was going to be getting. First item of note is that the parking lot is kind of tight. If you have a large vehicle, it is not going to be a lot of fun parking here. Entering the place, the flow of ordering and service is a little disorienting. When you enter through the front doors, you see the counter, and it kind of looks like you should just head straight for it, but the entrance for ordering is off to the left and only accessible from the front of the store, so backtracking through the restaurant happens a lot. I sat and observed this happening multiple times while I ate. The food is good. It is all pretty much bowl based, with multiple layers of veggies and proteins. I kind of wish that there was more variety in what they had, as I felt a bit shoe-horned into some of the choices, but it wasn't bad. I will probably go back at some point or another. It isn't a bad place... just a bit limited. read more

Fresh, flavorful and delicious! Loved the sweet potato noodles and the Brussels sprouts. The small bowl was definitely enough to fill us up.

Overall review: Honestly of the 3 different healthy chipotle styled alternatives (vale, grill fresh, bolay), Bolay is my favorite. Their food is just more high quality than the others (imo of course). You cannot go wrong with anything here and not only is it delicious but it is healthy! I never feel guilty when I come here and I always have a great time ordering from here. Whenever I come here I usually get my CantGoWrong bowl (in food section below) but it will vary depending on my mood. It's always good to switch things up and experiment sometimes and this place is a good changeup from regular fast food or eating out places. The shrimp and steak are $2 extra which is pretty expensive but it is worth a try if you have not had it before. They too taste fantastic! Food: 5/5 --Just about everything on the menu is fantastic. I personally am not the biggest fan of barbecue flavors so I do not get the barbecue chicken. My CantGoWrong bowl includes the following: - 1 large bowl - 2 Bases: Hot Asian Sweet Potato Noodles and Kale Yeah Salad - 2Veggies: ginger broccoli (or cauliflower) and herb roasted potatoes - 2 Proteins: lemon chicken and pork tenderloin (maybe shrimp if I'm feeling the extra $2 btw their shrimp is fantastic too) - Add-ons: freshly chopped cilantro, minted tomatoes Price: 4/5 --I would say this place can be a little more on the pricier side compared to chipotle, grill fresh, and vale without gator greenbacks or any coupons. Luckily this semester, they have gator greenbacks for BOGO so this is a steal. $12 for 2 large bowls!! Atmosphere: 5/5 --Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Great place to just get some food with friends and catch up or hang out. Most are college students or young professionals just dropping by to get good healthy-ish food. Service: 5/5 --Everything is usually very quick even when there is a long line. I have not had one bad experience here. All the servers are really nice and get things done quickly. read more

I love Bolay! The flavors are unique, price is reasonable, and the environment is clean and fresh. It's basically a different version of Chipotle. I'm giving three stars bc i've noticed a significant decrease in serving sizes (even tho the box is the same?). read more

Bolay - New bowl - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Good food! Healthy and fast. Located off Archer road never had a bad meal here, been 2-dozen times.

Bolay offers fresh/healthy food items and is located near Butler Plaza in Gainesville. FOOD (4/5): The options here are very tasty! I really enjoyed the sweet potato noodles, mushrooms, steak, tuna, and mint tomato add-on they had available. Often times they run out items on the bar which keeps people waiting but hopefully this will get sorted out in the future since they are a relatively new place here in Gainesville. PRICE (3/5): Expect to pay around $10 for a small bowl here and around $12 for a large bowl here. The portions are generous which is nice. The only thing I wish Bolay did better was better label what food items cost more money. On the menu, it states that certain items will incur an upcharge but on the food bar itself none of it is labeled. Additionally, the only meat that doesn't incur an upcharge is the chicken. I think that there should be more than one option available for the standard listed price on the board. AMBIANCE (4/5): - Indoor and outdoor seating available - Clean establishment SERVICE (5/5): - Very friendly service read more

Bolay - Large bowl with lemon chicken and BBQ chicken. $11 - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Love Bolay and that I can get gluten free options. Snickerdoodle cookies are so good!

Good food, nice packing. We ordered for 20 people, very good feedback from the party.

Healthy delicious Chipotle-style eatery. things i love: terikyaki chicken broccoli sweet potato noodles coconut ginger sauce gluten free cookie I love Bolay! Thank you for being here in Gville. read more

Absolutely love Bolay!! If you're looking to grab a quick bite and fresh food, this is definitely the place to go! My go-to is the lemon chicken and Brussels sprouts with either the sweet potato noodles, cilantro noodles, or black rice. Their kale salad is also delicious! Overall quick service and great food! read more

My wife and I ate here for dinner the other night. It was delicious and fresh. The lady helping us decide just about filled us with samples. You have got to try the sweet potato noodles which are awesome. This came in handy while trying to eat healthier for the new year. I ate so fast I completely forgot to take pictures read more

Atmosphere: 4/5 Bright and colorful, Bolay has this wonderful & welcoming tropical South Florida vibe. Clean and modern furniture with plenty of seating (booths, high tops, and chairs). Service: 4/5 Staff is super friendly and was happy to give recommendations when requested. Samples are encouraged before you decide on an item! Price: 4/5 Price of food average compared to other healthy take-out restaurants around the area (i.e. Grill Fresh and Vale)... I wish they had promotions (10% with social media check-in) and/or a rewards program. Food: 4/5 Everything is fresh, tasty, and flavorful! You honestly cannot go wrong with anything, but make sure you sample. In addition to their meals, their juices are fantastic, their craft sodas are intriguing, and their gluten-free cookies are to die for! My favorite items are the forbidden black rice, Moroccan basmati rice, cajun sweet potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts, miso glazed tofu, steak au jus, ahi tuna, minted tomatoes with spicy thai or carrot ginger sauce. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and is now my go-to for a quick AND healthy meal! I have already been three times since it has opened and it won't be my last! read more

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Food is great fresh and tasty. Location is also good Service is fast and convenient I definitely recommend this place for anyone. read more

I'm not too big of a fan of the healthy bowl-based options offered in town but Bolay is the exception. The food is legitimately good, and not just for a "healthy place" either. I've enjoyed all of the vegetable and base carb options that I've tried, such as the Asian sweet potato noodle (my favorite), forbidden black rice, ginger brocolli, and the herb roasted potatoes. They also offer some tasty sauces and surprisingly good beverage options with their specialty sodas, juices, and teas. I give Bolay 4 stars only off of the fact that their meat options aren't really good for me. I've tried pretty much all of them and they range from "Okay" to "Bad". The only one I really liked was the pork tenderloin and they stopped serving that. read more