Good fast casual spot for healthy eating. Vegan and vegetarian options. Food is good and fresh. Service, however, is often unhelpful - pretty indifferent to whether we understand or know the options available. For that reason, I marked the place down a star. read more

I love this place for a quick healthy lunch. Their bowls are much more savory than "salad" options. We order this into our office for delivery regularly. I like the choice of toppings and building in extras on their menu items. Really nice option to eat healthy without feeling like you are starving or eating rabbit food! read more

Edit to my former review: We've been eating here for a long time but the cleanliness of the store has steadily gone downhill. We went in today and it wasn't a major rush, hadn't been open for long and wow was it filthy. The grill was soooo crusty. Trash all over the floor in the kitchen. Surface areas looked layered with grime collected over time. Food all over the floor by indoor dining tables. Smeared glass doors at entry way. Really messed with our appetites. I don't expect an immaculate cleaning job, but this place needs management to step up its cleanliness and standards. Also, my tofu tasted like it was cooked on old grease. Again, have eaten here last few years, and was extremely disappointed. Yikes. read more

Me: I should probably update my CoreLife review since I have eaten it like 87343 times. Also me: WHYYYY have I not reviewed CoreLife?? Well - let me start by saying our first visit was during the soft opening - and we have gone multiple times a month since. Eating healthy has never been so easy. CoreLife is the PERFECT place to get my meat and taters husband to eat a gosh darn salad (he gets the Steak one, but still). It is good when you want something a little more health conscious but fast, and the rotating variety means you aren't in for some regular, boring salad. I love that they have grains, greens, and even broth bowls - noodles, veggies, so many add ons! Being Veg*an, I can always find plenty of modifications to the bowls to meet my appetite - and always get full, even sometimes getting a few meals out of a big bowl. Some favorites include the Ancient Grain and Sriracha Tofu bowl, the Spicy Noodle Bowl sub tofu, and the Korean BBQ bowl sub tofu - anything with kick! You can also adjust your dressings or add some spicy sauces when it's being assembled down the line. I also tend to get a side of the roasted veggie side option regardless of what it is and/or the falafel - and it does not usually disappoint. I also love that they don't have sodas - just amazing made in house juices, teas, and cold brew coffee. Try the Beet or Cranberry Cayenne Lemonade if you can! Feeling like picking up a bottled drink to go? They now have Circle City Kombucha in the cooler by the register! WOOOOO! I have also had CoreLife at yoga and other community events. It is always a welcome addition and goes perfectly with a Yoga session! Lastly, we have always had amazing interactions with the staff. Everyone is so kind! Do yourself a favor and stop in if you are in the area...and rumor has it that there are more locations in the works, too! read more

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CoreLife is the best place to eat if you want to dine out without the effects of a bloated gut. It has all the fresh options with the calorie counts listed on the board so you know exactly what is going in your body. My veggie-packed pick: the Sriracha Ginger Roasted Tofu, which can be made into a green bowl or a grain bowl. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Honestly, this is one of my most favorite healthy places to eat! I seriously crave this place from time to time! When you first walk in, it's very similar to the ordering style of Chipotle and Qdoba. The only difference, are the ingredients are VERY healthy and fresh and the meat is reheated on a grill as you order! I highly suggest getting the Steak Bacon n Bleu. This delicious salad consists of bleu cheese crumbles, cranberries, bacon pieces, walnuts, steak, and a cranberry vinaigrette. I love this so much I now make this at home! If you're craving a soup - I highly suggest going for their chicken coconut curry! I have been to this location more times than I can count and it has been delicious every time!!! read more

This place is everything I wish my home cooking could be. Healthy, flavorful and filling. I love coming here for a salad. The place is setup where you order and watch your salad be made. You are able to add and subtract anything you would like. All of the ingredients appear and taste fresh. I have tried the salads, grain bowls and soups. I didn't care for the soups, but everything else has been delicious. They also offer a drink bar. My favorite is the cranberry lemonade. The prices sometimes seem high, but the quality of the food is worth it. Overall this place is great for a healthy meal. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Perfect lunch- Kale Chicken Caesar Salad. I always add purple rice and sub corn for tomatoes! - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was so super disappointed by my recent order. My company treated everyone to a food delivery gift card, that we could use anywhere we chose. I picked this place, bc it offered so many healthy options. My 'large bowl' was about 4.5 inches across. Maybe 1.5 cups of food total? It contained wilted, slimy vegetables and maybe 4 tiny pieces of chicken. The lid wasn't even on tight, so some of it spilled in the bag. After delivery fees, I spent $22 on this tiny, slimy side salad. It was 90% lettuce, 10% topping. I will definitely never go here again. I totally regret using my gift card on this overpriced slop. read more

Dining room is open again as of 3/15/21. I love CoreLife and it's healthy food. I recommend it highly. read more

Oh, CoreLife Eatery how I love you! I love how their food is so healthy, yet still very flavorful and reasonably priced. My favorite three entrees are as follows: 1. The build your own salad - you can choose the type of lettuce, the toppings and dressing you want. My favorite build my own combo that I created is romaine with bell peppers, chickpeas, broccoli and edamame with miso sesame ginger dressing. 2. The spicy Thai chicken and rice noodle bowl - spicy Thai rice noodles, Thai cashew dressing, chicken, sesame sriracha sprouts and Thai chili sauce 3. Korean BBQ Pork Bowl - purple rice, pork, spicy broccoli, kimchi, fried egg, sriracha and house-made Korean bbq sauce The interior of the fast casual restaurant is modern; it's a comfortable place to spend an hour having a relaxed, casual meal. The staff is friendly and the food is made quickly, even when there is a line. I'm a regular at CoreLife and will continue to be because their food is so delicious and healthy. If you've never been this fast casual restaurant before, it's definitely worth a visit! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Gluten Free= Yes, all entrees are Casein Free = Yes, item specific It's nice to see that healthy fast food chains, other than Chipotle, are breaking into the Indy market. What makes CoreLife worth it: + Quality fresh ingredients + Cost- budget friendly * (some might not find it this way), but for under $15, you can get a filling meal, drink included + Menu- simple and straight forward. They have their suggest bowls, but you can always build your own or modify their offerings to your liking + Service- While this place is still new and they are learning, they are very friendly, helpful, and make sure that they make your bowl the way you want it + Allergies- They take them seriously. Their menu(paper form) lists out potential cross contamination for the bowl, i.e. milk, nuts, and/or soy, They have a process where they will change their gloves and walk the order down without being asked. Tips: ** Almonds are a no go for people with issues with dairy issues due to cross contamination at the point of manufacture. You will need to verify on the other nuts. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Steak, Bacon bowl modified to be Casein Free - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

So many choices! I've enjoyed most of the salads, and the plates- but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the drinks. Probably the least healthy thing in the place- but the lemonades are amazing. My favorite is mixing the cranberry cayenne with the honey ginger. The only issue I've really had was the bone broth soups. Maybe I'm just not "trendy" enough, but it was so fatty my mouth felt disgusting. (And by no means am I afraid to eat fat.) I'm never a person to send food back- so even as a grown ass adult I made my mom do it for me. Apparently their response was "oh you just have to stir it"---- umm no. All in all- I highly suggest giving it a try! Everyone is always so nice!! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Falafel plate with roasted root vegetables and quinoa - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Tried this spot when I was in need of a quick lunch. Just what I was looking for. Fast, healthy, tasty and not too expensive. Best part no plastic packaging. Fast too often means creating unnecessary trash. I had the Asian tofu grain bowl with a ginger sriracha sauce. It was prepared in front of me really quickly. Very tasty and just the right amount sauce. Good portion of food for less than $10 but would have preferred more types of veggies and more tofu and grains and less kale. They have vegan options to choose from. I'll definitely return. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Asian ginger sriracha grain bowl with tofu. - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This has become one of my favorite places to eat! I'm typically one who very much values what I put into my body and this place seems like it was made for me. I've eaten at core life several times now and have yet to have anything that I don't like! I have only eaten off of the suggestions menu, but they do have a menu where you can build your own salad or bowl of your choosing. They have so many things that are so good for you even down to their drinks! From green tea to coconut water fruit punch to beet lemonade and even honey ginger lemonade. If I had enough money I would eat here every single day. I typically get the sriracha ginger tofu bowl just like they recommend and it's delicious! This one is a bit spicy so just a forewarning if you take my advice that it does bring some heat! Alas I can't eat here all the time but I can guarantee you that I savor it every single moment when I do. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Spicy chicken grain bowl. Fantastic! - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Finally got the chance to stop by CoreLife after an a.m. run! Needed some nutrient dense superfoods, but healthy options to replenish this starving belly. It's kinda like a healthy subway upon walking in. Being the first time here, the staff member was really helpful in explaining the process and different options before actually ordering at the counter. Lunch time it can get a little hectic on weekends, where the line workers slop everything together and ask if the add ins are okay like the menu without any substitutions. I wanted a vegan tofu grain bowl, but somehow ended up with a salad bowl? Not what I ordered, but still delicious. Have them hold the sriracha next time since it was a tad overkill. There's a nice sidewalk patio in the front to sit at on warmer days, but it's a hassle to bring your food out without getting bumped by people walking in. Next thing you know, your lovely drink and meal could be on the floor. I think they need an automatic door elsewhere to get out. Otherwise, the atmosphere is great and the amount is plentiful so I'm pretty sure next time, I can get the small order. You really get a bang for your bucks here. Even if you're not a "rabbit food" lover, there's plenty of other options like broth bowls and protein packed plates. Do me a huge favor. Definitely get one of their fresh juices. I ended up mixing a ginger lemonade with the beet one. The possibilities are endlessly delicious! I eventually went back for the fruit punch coconut water to go. I think I've found some go-to Cali food vibes in Indy! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Sriracha tofu salad bowl - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I had the Korean bbq bowl and it was definitely just so-so. The meat lacked seasoning. The restaurant was clean and the employees were friendly but I wouldn't return. Too many other choices. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Korean BBQ Bowl. - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It was alright, I don't know what I was expecting from this place but for a healthier alternative to most restaurants it was really really delicious. I just wish the service was a bit faster / more personal read more

The first thing I noticed when I hopped in line was a sign on the wall of a Michael Pollen quote. Michael Pollen is one of my favorite authors about food, so knew I was in the right place. This place lets you build your own bowl of healthy vegan, vegetarian, or not salads, soups, rice or grain bowls. You can choose large or regular sized portions, and even make substitutions, and it's all prepared in front of you. I've said it before that it's really difficult to be a vegetarian in the Midwest, but Corelife Eatery is making it easier. read more

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Quick carry out - the restaurant was fairly empty and our meal was waiting on the counter. My poke was good, nothing fantastic but fresh and filling. Dinner was pricey but a nice change of pace. read more

I visited CoreLife Eatery last week, I was excited to try something new! I was a litter overwhelmed with the decision making behind ordering off the menu, but that is my fault completely because I wanted to try many different things. I asked for the suggestions from the lady behind the counter, as I often do at new places, she told me everything was just okay, which wasn't very appealing. I chose to get the Southwest Grilled Chicken & Wild Rice Blend with ranch dressing. I also got two pieces of falafel on the side. The salad was good and I would definitely come back if I wanted to eat something light. I wish I would have gotten some hummus for the falafel, next time I will for sure! read more

Sometimes you just want a salad once or twice a year lol. This place fit the bill and I had wanted to try it out. I decided to get the caeser salad with double protein and added steak. The streak is definitely well done and too tough for my liking. I found it flavorless as well. The salad had a good base crisp kale and lettuce. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Build your own healthy meal. Start with your base (greens, grains, or broth), choose a protein, and select from a number of vegetables and sauces. This is a great place to try new things, since there are unique flavor combinations (I stuck with a more standard spicy ginger steak broth bowl). Meals are generally quickly prepared, since you make your selections and proceed down the line. Service was also very good, especially if you do not necessarily know what you want when you come in. I plan to come back and try some of the other options. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Steak Broth Bowl. - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I welcome this place! I came for a lunch meeting with a friend. We were both at our first visit. He looked at me weird when I suggested CoreLife - I don't know what he thought, but when we got there and we both ordered, he said, "man, this place is good!" And I agree - this place is good (although I may say it is great). We both had a spicy bowl. He had some natural soda and I had the lemonade. The drinks, like the food, seem to be a step above. I will return! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I really appreciate the concept of Core Life Eatery. It's awesome that they're trying to put together healthy options with low calorie counts that address different dietary needs. We had gotten a coupon on the mail for buy one get one spicy Thai chicken noodle bowls, so decided to give it a try. It seems as though the trick to keeping the calories down was that half the bowl is shredded cabbage. A few minutes into eating my bowl, I found myself picking past the cabbage trying to find the toppings. It just wasn't satisfying to me. The highlight of my visit was easily the juice bar, that was set up self serve style. I tried several, and both the low- and higher-calories options were all fantastic. All told, I will likely try Core Life again, because of the low calorie options it provides, but I can't say I'm really looking forward to it. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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So many options on the many. Walked in on a Friday night with no line. The setup is rather easy. The restaurant was clean. I will totally go back read more

CoreLife Eatery - Korean BBQ poke bowl with no fresh kimchi, added avocado - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

CoreLife is always great for lunch or dinner. They are consistently good, fast, and fresh. It can be on the pricey side, but all the food is so fresh and tasteful that it is definitely worth it. I like to see all the fresh ingredients and watch my food being put together in front of me. The wall of lettuces is always so crisp and green looking. It really entices me to stick to healthier options. They do salads, plates, and also a great broth bowl. I tend to get the grain bowls, but try to alternate since they have so many choices. My favorite is the Spicy Thai Chicken & Rice Noodle bowl. The juices area always tasty and very seasonal. I like the apple cider green tea and the lemonades they have. You never run out of choices to try. I also enjoy the iced teas. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Watermelon Feta Chicken Bowl - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It's my go-to spot for lunch on the weekends! They have super friendly and competent staff, and always provide very fresh ingredients. I've been going for years, and it's kept up the same level of great service and quality this whole time. read more

Corelife Eatery I have so much joy for another healthy restaurant opening in Indiana. Cora life eatery is located near Keystone at the Crossing. It is located in the smaller strip mall with an easy in and out. Once I drove past corelife eatery and saw the signs it was now open I knew I had to try it. Finally I had the option to try poor life eatery, I was so impressed. I ordered a Vegan broth bowl, the shiitake mushroom & roasted tofu and it was super delicious. It was not overly loaded with salt which made me extremely happy. However, I would have wished for it to have a little more flavor. I was pleasantly impressed with the amount of vegetables put in the dish. (See pictured) I also tried some of the sriracha ginger roasted tofu vegan salad and it was delicious as well. It had a slightly kick of spicy, and a sweet taste too! (See pictured) Also see picture some vegetable sides. They offer a complementary bread and they have a wide selection of delicious juices. I had to try nearly a sip of almost every juice just because they all sounded so delicious, and free refills are super nice to have! With so many great menu options that are healthy, what's the new year coming around you've got to give this restaurant a shot to help you meet your New Year's resolution goals. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or animal flesh eater I'm sure you'll find something on the menu to satisfy that craving vegetables do you know you need to have. Their menu also offers an option to combine if you have the menu options at a smaller portion which is extremely nice if there's a lot of things sound good, giving you the ability to try more than one thing. I'll definitely be back with the regional price easy to order line, quickly prepared food, easy check out, and friendly staff. Whatever type of eater you are, if you're in the mood for something healthy and good for you body, I urge you to visit Corelife Eatery. read more

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Finally tried this place. The food was very good and fresh. We ordered the tuna poke bowls and created one. All were delicious and filling. The tuna was fresh and tasty and the veggies were fresh and delicious. Portion size was great. With COVID etc we ordered online for pickup and it was efficient and read more

CoreLife Eatery - Poke Tuna Grain Bowl - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Love this healthy eating establishment. So many options and friendly staff. I could eat here every day. You can choose off the menu, made changes, or just build your own perfect meal. They also have a children's menu, but were willing to make substitutions. Plus the drink options are unique and refreshing. We need more places like this. Only thing that could make it better would be drive-thru or delivery. read more

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Wow! I had heard so many great things about this newer spot, and I am so glad I finally tried it for myself! I loved it and can't wait to go back soon to try more of the delicious looking creations! I love the concept of this place - quick dining option, but you can stay as long as you like! I was having a difficult time deciding between the Greens & Ancient Grains bowl and the Spicy Chicken & Ancient Grains bowl. What's a girl to do? Try the spicy chicken and lime cilantro jalapeño vinaigrette on the Greens & Ancient (the additional mix ins sounded better to me on this one). This was such an amazing, healthy, and filling dinner! I can't wait to try some of the broth bowls ... specifically, the Grilled Chicken Tortilla! Last but certainly not least, the teas and lemonades!! I love that it was free refills! I mixed a tea and a lemonade and tried three different combinations while we were there. My one and only complaint was that the prices seemed a little high (my bowl and drink was around $15). HOWEVER, I loved it and I can't wait to go back soon! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Greens & Ancient Grains: spicy chicken instead of regular, and lime cilantro jalapeño vinaigrette instead of balsamic! And apple cider tea! - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been driving past Corelife since it opened. It has a convenient location between Castleton mall and the Keystone Fashion Mall. In a small strip mall with a parking lot at an intersection with a stoplight so it's easy to get in and out. My friend and I have both never been and wanted to try something new! We decided on Corelife because my sister had read the Buzzfeed article saying Corelife was the restaurant to try in 2018 according to YELP! (So thanks everyone for the reviews so far!). When you walk in you immediately feel healthy- haha! It's big, bright and spacious. You order at the counter to pick your ingredients and pay at the end, similar to many fast casual places. I decided to order a Power Plate. That includes a base - either salad or grains, protein and veggies. So I had a salad, hummus with 3 fried falafel balls and a scoop of each veggie - brussel sprouts and root vegetable medley. Everything was absolutely delicious. My favorite part was the drink bar! There are around 10 different lemonades or teas to try. My favorite was the apple cider lemonade, but I also tried the beet lemonade and coconut water fruit punch. I would definitely return to try the other entrees. The only reason I didn't rate a 5/5 is because my plate had some hidden spiciness that I couldn't figure out where it was coming from. Still really tasty, just a smidge too spicy for my liking. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Power Plate with salad as the base, hummus and falafel as the protein and a scoop of both veggies. And the beet lemonade! - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We live on the west side but had a coupon for a buy 1 get one on the spicy Thai chicken bowl so we came up to finally try this place. Wow it is so good. It is like your typical fast casual joint but you don't feel unhealthy leaving. The bowl had bok Choy peppers, sprouts, spicy rice noodles, spicey chicken a spicey thai sauce and a cashew dressing. Absolutely delicious. So many different flavors w every bite. You also can get completely bread. The drink selections are plentiful as well. Many flavored teas and lemonades as well as iced coffee. Everything is clean eating and gluten free. read more

I recently moved to Indy from Upstate NY, where the FIRST Core Eatery opened up. Anyway, I passed the sign a few months back and thought no way could they be opening here. I mean, what were the chances my go-to favorite lunch spot in Syracuse now was opening in Indy???Needless to say, when I found out it was the same restaurant, I was beyond thrilled. :] Core eatery does it all right. Fresh ingredients, delicious and filling options, all for I would say a pretty decent price. As a vegetarian, they have SO many options, and I also love how you can also make your old salad or grain/broth bowl if you want. I'm not going to lie, you might be overwhelmed when you walk in!!! The staff is super friendly and helpful when you're indecisive like I am. I typically pick a salad ((I did Mediterranean last time) and then you can always add/change ingredients to your liking. Don't forget to head to the juice bar after, for some homemade liquid goodness!!! Be sure to try the apple cider one! ****ALSO, ((you all can thank me later ))) if you download the Core App and order through there, you can get a 5 dollar credit to spend on any item!!!!! Okay and get this, if you get others to download the app (by sending sharing the link)) you get 5 more bucks towards your credit!! **** Free Core?? Sign me up! Anyway, long story short, if you're looking for a quick healthy option, or a good dinner after the gym, or really just any time, this is your place. I couldn't be happier to have a piece of the 315 in the 317 :] read more

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Very impressed. The food is healthy and still has lots of flavor. The bf got the BBQ ranch chicken rice bowl. I had a few bites of it and it was very good. Full of flavor. I got the chicken and rice noodle. A very good blend of kale, chicken, rice noodles in broth. Lots of lemonade choices. I would definitely eat here again. Healthy and low calorie. read more

CoreLife Eatery - BBQ ranch chicken rice bowl - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Talk about eating for health! We visited here on a Saturday evening after an intense workout. I was pleased to see that the line was very short and there was plenty of seating for guests. Everything was nice and clean as well. This restaurant displays this menu in two ways- a board overhead the food and also on the wall while you wait in line. They have tons of options for food and food allergies are clearly listed. The style is kinda similar to chipotle- all of the toppings are displayed in front of you and you can create your own bowl if you'd like. Or, if you're not feeling creative, you can select something on the menu. They have grain bowls, salads, and bone broth bowls. We got a chicken tortilla bone broth bowl and the southwest chicken grain bowl- all which are gluten free! Both had tons of flavor, and had a nice kick of spices. They even offer a slice of fresh bread to go with. Very healthy and fresh food. This is a nice change of pace from traditional fast food joints. They also have unique juices and teas for you to try. I'd absolutely recommend this place for a quick bite to eat with zero guilt! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Chicken tortilla bone broth bowl - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Color me impressed and then color me green. For me, the standard has always been that if I opt for healthy, I sacrifice flavor. I have officially been schooled to the contrary. CoreLife has managed to bring us a healthy alternative with good taste. It's a casual atmosphere and fairly fast food that is healthy, clean, and green. It's all about the bowls. Whether you like greens, grains, or broths, all of them are chock full of natural, fresh vegetables, dressings, broths, and grains along with some delicious natural beverage choices. I opted for the steak, bacon, and blue greens bowl, and washed it down with the tropical green tea. The bowl was a tapestry of flavor, color and texture. I really did leave feeling satisfied and ready to go back again to try some more. read more

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I had the Tuna Poke Grain Bowl and it was absolutely delicious. The broccoli cheese soup was cold and I refused to eat it. The green teas were average. I'll go back for the poke again though! It was great!! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Poke Tuna Grain Bowl - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ordered takeout, was not impressed. The poke bowl barely had an ahi tuna in it, which was disappointing. The vegetables were fresh which was nice though. The chicken grain bowl was tiny and not filled up. Despite being the same size as the poke bowl, the grain bowl had half the amount of food. Disappointing. Wont be back. read more

If you're a healthy Hoosier hipster, then there's a pretty good chance you've already found your way to Indy's latest purveyor of healthy foods extraordinaire, CoreLife Eatery, a new joint on Indy's Northeastside right next to Fresh Thyme that features green bowls, grain bowls, broth bowls, and made-from-scratch beverages. The menu is perfect for those eating vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Whole 30, and more. I've made great strides in my diet lately, though I must confess I'm still a bit too known for fast and convenient over slow and healthy. Despite being someone who regularly participates in fairly significant physical endurance activities, the truth is that over recent years I've allowed my physical conditioning to fall apart and I'm overweight and sort of oblong in shape. As I have a pretty major athletic endeavor coming up in 2018, a couple weeks ago I obtained a health coach to help mentor me as I endeavor to move toward an even healthier diet. I'd been eyeballing CoreLife Eatery since first seeing the sign go up on their building. Now in eight states, CoreLife emphasizes real, whole food and tries to locally source much of what it serves. Additionally, they look for food and drinks that are organic and GMO free. They start off with green bowls, grain bowls, and broth bowls with a create-your-own option that starts at $5.95 in pricing and goes up from there based upon the ingredients that you include. They serve hand-crafted drinks including a variety of lemonades, iced teas and even a cold brew iced coffee option - again, they are all organic. Oh, and don't you dare look for the soft drink options. You won't find them here. The bowl options come in three sizes - small, big and double-portion. It seemed to me like they default to the "big" as I wasn't asked what size I wanted and I ended up with the "big." (I actually wanted the small, but I won't really fault them here as I could have spoken up). All of the bowls have recommended ingredients, though you are able to customize them. As a newbie to this kind of dining, I will confess that the idea of customizing felt a bit overwhelming and I essentially went with what was recommended for my chosen bowl - a Spicy Chicken and Ancient Grains concoction that includes warm quinoa, antibiotic-free chicken, sriracha, shredded kale, broccoli, carrots, raw beets and scallions. They suggest it with lime cilanto jalapeno dressing and I went with their recommendation. I also ordered a drink, I will confess I find the small cups a tad irritating, but I did end up enjoying the cold brew coffee from Recess Coffees. As I noted, I'd have likely preferred the smaller bowl. As I was experimenting, I really wasn't sure about bowl sizes and if I would resonate with this type of dining. My response? I enjoyed the meal, but I wasn't blown away by it. In fact, I instantly thought "I should have customized" as certain small changes would have left me much happier. Indeed, the bowl was a bit more than I actually needed and next time I will definitely order the small. At just over $12, the serving size was reasonable and it was a healthy meal for a fair price. The staff was friendly, though not particularly helpful. That said, the experience is a lot like Piada where you enter through what resembles a cafeteria line and ultimately you're really supposed to know what you want by the time you get in the line - menus are available at the start of the line. I suppose I was just a tad too inexperienced with this kind of dining and ended up feeling not quite informed enough to make a choice that fit my taste buds. I wasn't unhappy, not by any means, but I would make different choices if I return (which is likely). Most of CoreLife is very wheelchair friendly, a pleasant surprise as this is not always true with healthier dining options. They have accessible spots out front including a van friendly spot. They have appropriate curb cuts, though the door itself is just a touch heavy. It was a nice touch that an employee working the floor did see me about to leave and was at the door as I left. The tables looked almost completely wheelchair friendly and the drink area is at a nice height, though the napkins are a bit too high. Overall, I was happy with my experience at CoreLife but not quite to the 5-star experience partly because of the assumed bowl size and partly because I just wish the employees had come off more like advocates for healthy dining rather than cafeteria workers. That said, the more I become better informed this opinion may very well change. CoreLife Eatery was doing a brisk business and I've already got multiple friends who swear by the place. Indeed, I will definitely return and I may opt for a plate option - which serves up the same food in a more traditional meal that may be more to my liking. As I endeavor to learn healthier dining, I have a feeling CoreLife Eatery is going to become a valuable part of my regular routine. read more