I think a place like this is much needed...healthy food options are lacking especially in buffalo NY...so I applaud the restaurant as a whole. What was a bit shocking after we went yesterday was that I wanted to substitute kale for spinach in a Green smoothie but they wouldn't allow it. "No substitutions", even after I explained I have a mild allergy to spinach. The manager affirmed no substitutions. And it took about 20 mins for 3 smoothies to be made and we were only ones there. Smoothies were excellent thankfully. They should revisit there substitution "policy" in my opinion and I would give it 5 stars. read more

Very much enjoyed my salad until I found a worm/bug thing in it. Just hoping to god I don't get sick. DISGUSTING.

It is probably my favorite place to sit all day and eat, read, and relax. The food is healthy, tasty, and greattttt! I love it! The environment is really relaxing and a bit romantic. You don't have to wait to get your food, and customize yourself. If you are a student like me, and don't want to study at library, here is definitely a great option. ;) read more

CoreLife Eatery is Western New York's healthy chain that has been growing as of late. I made my second ever stop on Sunday (1st to the newer Amherst location) and brought 2 of my out of state friends who wanted something healthy for lunch. The place was pretty empty when we arrived which was a good thing since we were all super hungry. Thanks to me ordering the wrong thing I stumbled a little bit but was guided through what I actually wanted to order. I ended up getting a steak salad with corn, broccoli, cucumber, sweet potato, and other various veggies added on top. What made this bowl super special? Falafel! I have no idea how, but the falafel at this place is some of the best I think I've ever had, it's unexplainable. On top of getting the steak salad I also got a cup for the tasty in-house lemonades they have. I mainly drank the watermelon lemonade they had which was absolutely delicious, but I did check out the honey and passion fruit? something like that. The steak itself was delicious and definitely the highlight of the salad (obvious, I know) but overall everything went very well together, tasted super fresh, and also tasted super delicious. I'm a big fan of CoreLife Eatery and will continue coming here when I feel like eating something I can feel good about. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Tasty and healthy. - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

So, this Core Life will hereunto be referred to as "The Better CoreLife," just as my family has "Target" and "The Better Target." Luckily both "betters" are in the same plaza. This CoreLife is very consistent, has clean spaces, and lets me work on my lesson plans when I am clearly just milking that kale for time (because I'm never gonna eat that kale, if I'm being honest.) Also, once when there was an issue with a take out order, the manager called me (but I ignored it, because I don't answer my phone. Ever.) So when I showed up, he made me a new item, immediately, gave my kids lemonade and bread and let me have my meal for free. (That's how it's done... GrubHub... cough cough) read more

Had a really bad experience that ruined my day! I ended up just thrown away my orders. We ordered the Korean BBQ pork warm rice bowls. First they said they don't have any pork, fine, I'll sub with other protein and then they said there's no Kimchee either. Okay, I take that too.... then comes the line cook, throwing a handful(probably 5-6 little pieces) of steak on the grill and start frying the eggs. I noticed the grill is super filthy and the eggs and steaks were full of the filths from the unclean grill. I asked the server whats wrong with the eggs and how long since they cleaned the grill. She turned to the line cook and he seems quite unhappy about my inquiry and showing me some attitude. I requested to change the eggs politely and as he did it the second time, its still filthy and he broke the egg yolks all over the dish. We felt disgusted and just throw everything away and left the place. I will not be coming back again. I recommend stay away from this CoreLife location as there's probably a food safety hazard in this place. Its not worth risking it here. read more

Tuna poke grain bowl is incredible! My go-to !! I've had other salads & grain bowls from here, and they're all perfectly made and delicious! It makes for a perfect healthy "fast food" option! I've been here about 5 times and don't plan on stopping ! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

I have been here a few times now, the other day we received some amazing coupons in the mail from them so of course we went again. It was buy 1 meal get 1 free! This time I tried the spicy Thai noodle bowl, pretty good though I enjoy the steak bowls better. But everything is great, it's a nice healthy meal and they have very good customer service. It's nice that they even provide to go bowls right on the counter for you to grab. I love the different lemonades they have to offer and that you can try every kind! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

Salad is healthy. So I have been to this place twice now. First time having the Korean chicken salad and second time the ginger sriacha (can't find a spelling that my spell check likes). So there's green bowls and grain bowls which both seem to sound alike as much as they look alike. The flavors were good as far as salads go. And it did seem much more healthy than other lunch choices. The cafeteria style line also moves quickly. If you are ever in, or driving through Columbus, Ohio, there is a similar place with good salads called Chop5. I had the unsweetened iced tea which was also good. And healthy. read more

I am over the moon excited that a place like this exists 5 minutes away from my home!! This is what we need more of, not McDonalds, or Burger King, we need CoreLife Eatery! This is the type of food our body needs, it's what our body craves. CoreLife is doing it right! They have an array of bowls; grain, salad, or broth and they have freshly squeezed lemonade with different healthy additives. I had the Spicy Chicken Thai bowl (i added broth), the Steak and Ginger bowl (my boyfriends pick) all paired with a brussel sprout medley. Also dabbled in lemonade we tried coconut water fruit punch and apple green tea. We left very satisfied and vowed to make it our stop at least once a week. Can't wait to go and try more items! read more

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I meet my brother for dinner. We both are trying to watch what we eat so this healthier menu seemed appealing. The restaurant is cafeteria style where you can choose ready options or select your own. The decor is very modern with a casual atmosphere. I got the spicy chicken ancient grains bowl which came with bread. To drink I got a cold tea. The food was tasty and light. Will be back. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Spicy chicken ancient grain, bread and tea - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

I'm so ecstatic that they opened a healthy food chain in the Buffalo area! It's nice to have a go-to place for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner. I like the fact that they have preset options to choose from or you can build your own bowl. My favorite preset options are the Spicy Ginger Steak Rice Noodle Broth Bowl, Steak Bacon Blue Green Bowl and the new Coconut Curry Chicken Soup Broth Bowl. I LOVE the Fruit Punch beverage which is coconut water mixed with fresh fruit juices. This location opened a few months ago and I've been here several times. I usually order from their App and run in and pick it up with it waiting for me when I arrive. I have also dined in or took it to go ordering on the spot. When they first opened they were right on point not missing a beat. Lately I've noticed that they are slipping. On two different occasions when I ordered from the App, I was missing the bacon and gorgonzola on the Steak, Bacon and Blue Green Bowl and the cilantro and almonds on the Spicy Ginger Steak Rice Noodle Broth Bowl. One time as I was ordering inside on the spot they left two items off and if I wasn't paying close attention then I wouldn't have noticed. Needless to say I'm glad I had the opportunity to call it out on the spot. I'm hoping the staff pay more attention to completing an order correctly and efficiently. In conclusion, I'm extremely pleased with the fresh, high quality, flavorful ingredients of everything I've had so far. read more

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GREAT FOOD!!! Healthy and freshly prepared!! They have the food prepared in front and it's all fresh cut in house. Not in plastic bags! Highly recommend read more

Bright and cheery venue - feels like a cafeteria in a way. The menu is tad bit wonky to work through - I would advise looking AHEAD of time to ensure you understand all your options - there are MANY. I did a build your own bowl with purple rice and the "spicy" steak. I had quite a few chewy pieces but they were all still edible and I realize this is not 5-Star steak joint. I was able to add a few veggies included in the price of the dish. I added avocado (extra$) and side of lime vinaigrette dressing. I am glad I asked for it on the side - it's VERY strong in flavor. I didn't realize they had a TON of cool lemonades/flavored teas on the far side of the dining room - I would advise you cruise there first to see what the flavors of the day are BEFORE you jump in line to order. They give you a cup at the register you can refill. They also offer some fizzy/flat waters and bottled pop at the check out. I appreciated that it was all served in a "dine-in" dish that would be washed and reused (this is a fast service place so that's a nice touch) ... be prepared to bus your own stuff. I paid about $16 for my dish and I wanted it to feel worth it but I think I could have prepared the same meal at home for much less and I would have chosen a better cut of meat. I will however return - it's easy, healthy(ish) and overall a pleasant experience. read more

Honestly, I am always disappointed in the food one way or another lately. Used to really enjoy this place. Either part of my order is incorrect or the taste is off, or both. Decided to give something else a try today. Ordered a side of Buffalo Mac and cheese today but got regular, mushy Mac and Cheese. Broccoli cheddar soup was very salty and strange aftertaste read more

I have been to both Buffalo area locations and both are good. I have tried many different menu options including the build your own bowls. I have also used the order ahead option. My orders have been accurate each time. This is a nice option for healthier fast casual. Every time I go it seems to be busy but they get you through the line in a timely manner. The prices are fair for the quality of ingredients. I also like their many different drink options especially the beet lemonade and ginger lemonade. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Spicy ginger beef broth bowl. - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

This has to be one of the few healthy focused eatery's in buffalo. Had a soup the first visit and wasn't too excited about it. It may have been a bad choice to go too healthy during my first visit. Went for a streak type salad the second go around and was a bit happier. Good overall ambience and everything looks real fresh. I also like the drinks that are available. Seemingly healthy for you and I think you can keep refilling if you'd like?? Nothing I've had so far screams amazing flavor but I do like the niche they're trying to fill in buffalo so I'll be back, just not as frequently as I'd hope. read more

Their Tuna Poke bowl and Spicy Tuna bowl...Y U M! I always ask for the extra protein because the tuna is THAT good! read more

My husband and I enjoy salads here at least once or twice a month. The quality of the fresh ingredients here has always been on point. Having someone prepare it for you versus a salad bar keeps you honest with your portions, which is one of my husband's favorite things about this place too. He's a big guy, but still finds a big bowl salad to be satisfying. I deducted a star for cost. I do a build-your-own salad with a lot of stuff, and feel jipped that things like shredded carrots, cucumbers, corn and onions count towards your four free toppings at all. Basic things like that should be standard, as many as you want, and sure, limit more premium toppings to a certain count before extras cost more. Even so, I load up with all the healthy goodies I want, pay dearly for it (usually ends up @ $11 or $12 bucks), and enjoy every delicious bite only slightly sticker-shock disgruntled. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Build-your-own big bowl salad with all my favorite stuff. - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

I've been a couple times and it must just be me, because some of my friends rave about CoreLife, but my experiences have not left me impressed. It's like healthy fast food and just something about my few experiences here do not make me want to go back. The menu is large, many selections lots of variety. I suppose that's what you want to provide your patrons - options. I do not do well with options especially when my options are items that i am not quite familiar with. Going down the line the workers behind the counter haven't really been receptive to questions and/or knowledgeable enough about the products they are serving to answer my inquiries. You are rushed through the line- which is nice to get in and out. So I guessed and hopped for the best and I just wasn't satisfied. The atmosphere and place is spacious which is great because it's been packed every time i've been there. It's modern and trendy inside. Very loud. And you pick up on the fast food vibes when you try to find a clean and empty table to sit at. They do have an app to go along with the experience. You can order ahead. They give different incentives if you refer a friend or it's your birthday. You can't combine cash and the incentive you must pay with the credit card tied to the app if you're interested in using one of your rewards. I think it's great to have healthy options. And a place to get healthy food- i'm just not sure this is the healthy place for me. read more

Bomb-ass place. So delicious. Fresh as heck. I love going there because I get exactly what I want and it satisfies my cravings. And all the lemonades and juices..... addicting. Especially the Cayenne Beet juice. Es spicy, pero mas sabroso. Just go and eat. read more

Just had the amazing Spicy Thai noodles and rice bowl and took the steak and yam bowl to go read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

Core life is trying to make healthy quality food more accessible and quick paced, which I really respect. They have a great variety of options as well. They get four stars due to the lack of clarity on their menu and how the process works. Going in as a first time eater felt very overwhelming due to this. Overall, the food looked insta worthy and tasted good as well. My boyfriend and I each got different broth bowls and tried all the juices. The juices were my favorite part actually. This place is very vegan and vegetarian friendly, which is always a plus. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

This place was pretty awesome. With my husband being vegan we weren't sure where to go until we were referred this place by a local. 100% would go again. I loved their chicken and my husband loved that the vegan options were so easy to spot and accommodate. Prices were a little high but definitely worth your while. All fresh food and fresh beverages including lemonade and cold brew. I loved my salad so much I almost bought a second one for the road! read more

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A great healthy choice, especially considering it's in a mall! My favorite part was that vegetarian and other special diet options were super clearly marked. Also, everything is gluten-free! I had the tofu veggie broth bowl and the broth could have used some flavor but overall I applaud the initiative to serve truly wholesome food in a fast-food setting. read more

So I've finally discovered the items that I like here at CoreLife, after a few tries. Kale is not it. Mostly because it's tough and very green in taste, and just not pleasant. I like kale, but it needs to be sauteed lightly or in a soup or something. Not just raw. Anyone who enjoys raw kale and can eat a decent amount of it really needs to have their tastes questioned. If you are not a huge fan of leafy greens, do not order anything with kale in it. Start with like baby spinach or arugula. Today I stumbled upon forbidden rice... Ummm, yes. It's delicious. Get that. I added arugula (one of my favorite greens!), balsamic soy chicken, mushrooms, peppers, almonds, and miso dressing. If you like salt, the soy chicken and miso dressing are musts. I have had other dishes from here that barely have any salt on them, and I gotta say, I literally drag a salt grinder to my table and basically salt every bite. I know, it's ridiculous, but I need salt in my life. So, the craft your own bowl is now my jam. As is anything with salt in it. And I also love the apple cider tea. It's so delicious. I'm a fan of CoreLife because I seriously believe in this concept, and want to eat healthier. If you haven't hit your streak here yet, it's probably because you need to keep trying until you find the right dish for yourself. It exists, I promise. And it probably involves forbidden rice and balsamic soy chicken. Get it. read more

CoreLife is the perfect blend of healthy and tasty. Their meals keep you full and satisfied while feeling good. I always feel great after eating here and it's a perfect spot for lunch or dinner after a good workout! My favorite meal so far has been the ancient grain bowl with kale, spicy chicken and veggies with a tasty kick of sriracha sauce. I really love that they don't offer soda here--not saying their delicious beer lemonade lacks any sugar but it's good not to be tempted to drink sugary soda when they have such delicious options here! They really have something for everyone here and it's a relaxing, casual atmosphere so everyone will enjoy. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

Over priced for what they are giving you. A regular is $1 less for half the amount of food. Service is rude as they just want to keep the line moving and don't want to explain things. Garbage cans were overflowing so I just added to the pile of trash outside of the can. read more

This place is legit healthy. As a person who frequently eats paleo and pays attention to food sources, I can say that you can order food pretty much to match whatever dietary restrictions you have. This may possibly be the healthiest restaurant in WNY. I especially liked how I could customize food to the way I wanted it. You go along the counter (full of ingredients) and tell them how you want your food made. They have lots of non-traditional fountain drinks. I wish they gave a little more nutritional information about the drinks. I questioned what was in them and I wish I knew more about what I was drinking. read more

My daughters favorite so we ordered for her last day of school today. 4 customized bowls. $53 delivered. They were all good not great. A few forgotten items and especially skimpy on the tuna. But it got here in 30 mins and filled the craving. Just a little pricey for salads with skimped toppings so couldn't rate it higher. Maybe it will be better when we actually get to go there and sit down again... read more

Healthy choices, fresh and delicious. Loved my salad! You get what you pay for...this was worth it! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

This is where I come to have a delicious lunch without the kids! I eat food like this a lot, but it's nice to have it prepared for me. First time, I had the Thai chicken bowl. It was very good, but I noticed it was drenched in dressing. So this time, I got the spicy chicken and ancient grains but asked for the dressing on the side. Perfect! I tell everyone about this place--I love it! read more

I had the Mediterranean bowl and the beet lemonade. I actually really enjoyed both! The bowl had excellent dressing and the falafel was super tasty. I love the ability to have as many free refills as you want while you dine in. The establishment is very clean and inviting. It feels like a place you would find in NYC. I particularly love the beautiful veggies behind the counter. It really makes you feel like you are doing something good for yourself. read more

Me and my babe went to core life earlier and spent $28 on the nastiest food ever. We got a rice bowl and a noodle bowl... both were cold as ice. This honestly was a disaster... I felt like I was eating 3 day old food. We couldn't even eat it all. $28 wasted. Customer service was great but I wish they could've warned us that their food is a disaster. read more

CoreLife Eatery - This food was disgusting. - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

Finally made it to Core Life Eatery, great dining atmosphere and customer service. Friends have told me the concept of how it worked, so i knew sort of what to expect...portion size is apporporiate per ones appetite,loved fresh ingredients and overall concept . Ordered smaller southwest chicken with purple rice grains....savored every flavor and bite... read more

I unfortunately can't give this place a higher rating. It's great in concept. Healthy options customizable and fresh. But two major detractors make it disappointing. Everything is suppppper bland and it's overall pretty expensive for what you get. So I got the spicy ginger steak and rice noodle beef bone broth bowl (small) for about $7. The hubby did a custom bowl and he got a base of quinoa with spicy chicken, olives, corn, edamame and garbanzo beans and an egg for a grand total of about $10 We both had to drench our stuff in sriracha to have any flavor. I think hubby put a bunch of the Thai chili lime sauce that was sitting on their utensil area along with the sriracha. I will say even tho hubby also thought the flavor was lacking he liked this place more and would go back. I on the other hand would not. If I wanted a broth based thing I'd hop over to the next plaza and get some pho anyday! As for salad and quinoa bowls I could easily make either of those at home for much less money and much more flavor!! So sadly, as good a concept as it is the execution as far as flavor just makes it a no go for me. Oh I almost forgot, I got a drink too... they have a bunch of drink options and they are yummy buuut as fresh as they are all but one of them are loaded with sugar :/ Wish it was just the raw juices and teas and you could add simple syrup after if you choose to. So yea another great concept but meh on execution. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Spicy ginger steak and noodles with beef bone broth - Salad Near Me - Amherst, New York

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This is probably my favorite place to have salad. You can just get the app from App Store and they give you $5 credit . If you invite your friend after they buy their first purchase you would get another $5 . They use everything fresh. Such a yumm salad. They have such cool music, free WiFi. The place is huge. Easy to hang out with big group of friends. Lots of parking spots . The best part is short line and get food right away :) love the food and super cheap. I think it was even cheaper than panera bread . read more

CoreLife is a really great spot for decently priced fresh and healthy food customized to your liking. Everything is very flavourful and the options and add ins are great! Broth bowls are tasty and not too salty, and salads are delicious with awesome dressings. I love the build your own options and their tofu is great. Get a side of sweet potato wedges too! The quality of everything here is really good too, humanly sourced and produced. Fresh, fast, and nutritious! read more

Corelife is so great -- excellent addition to the boulevard consumer Square area! I ate a really healthy meal after walking around shopping and I felt so full after half of my grain bowl AND I knew I made a healthy choice! I hate to say it but this place definitely beats chipotle IMO. I love that at corelife you can take so many different routes with that you want to eat, for example I got thai chicken grain bowl that had tons of veggies and rice noodles and my roommate got a tuna pok bowl (which she has been complaining for weeks how she can't find one anywhere in buffalo so she is ecstatic to say the least). My bowl was seriously delicious and for it being right before Christmas and having tons of annoying American consumers running around everywhere the staff was AMAZING. Soooo polite and cracking jokes with me!!! DUDE U NEED TO TRY THIS PLACE. read more

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I ordered the spicy thai chicken & rice noodles (double protein) but subbed the peppers for pickled onions & added edamame and toasted almonds for a little crunch. The "double protein" part must have got lost in translation but it ended up being the perfect ratio of chicken to veggies so no worries there! The staff is always so friendly and they never judge when you add weird things to their already awesome dishes. It's tough to get in and out in under 15min during lunch time but that just gives us more time to be indecisive about our orders. Strategically placing the menu right by the wait line was a smart move! read more