To be honest, one star is being generous. This is probably one of the worst Chipotle locations I have ever been to and being a lover of their food, I promise I have been to a lot of them. I am never usually the type of person to write reviews for restaurants, mainly because I am very easy going and never seem to have a bad experience at most places. This however, is in fact a special case. I will list my reasons further.
Being a New Hampshire native, I have been to the Chipotles near me probably a hundred times. The one in Amherst is perfection, the food is always fresh, they are always fast paced, respectful and they always give you the amount of food you want. This location in Beverly however, is an absolute joke and I find it insulting that this location is still running to be honest.To begin with, I started going here a couple years ago as I am a student from a nearby college. The first few times I went, the food was great, the service was fine, and the staff was always eager to help or add to an order if needed. With high expectations from home, my hopes were I would experience the same thing here in Beverly, plot twist: I did not, not even close.
On the note of the staff, they are completely under qualified and it appears as if not a single person was actually trained to do their job. If their attitude wasn't bad enough, their lack of effort is the icing on the cake of a crappy experience. I have been there almost 15 times this semester alone, everytime hoping for a better time, and I'm left disappointed. I would go to a different location, but it is the only close one near me. Every single time I visit, I am always left in an annoyingly long line that lasts way too long due to laziness, lack of speed, and really lack of understanding how to a job that is simple. Keep in mind I worked at a fast paced fast food restaurant similar to Chipotle, and this issue was never a thing. I also find it insulting that every single time I have politely asked them to add "a little extra rice" I am always met with a look of disgust and I don't see why that is much of a problem, usually when there is plenty there. I find that rude and disrespectful, I attempt to be nice and respectful with every visit, but I am honestly to the point where it is keeping me from not going there anymore. I am also quite annoyed with the fact that they will not accommodate you if they are running out a certain topping to wait for more, they will give you the slightest amount so you are left with half a bowl. Not okay. Other than that, again, the staff is always rude and constantly looks dumbfounded unable to complete their job. So yes this is my review, I apologize if it insult anyone but it's the truth. I suggest if you are considering visiting this location, you don't bother. read more