Core life used to be one of my favorite places to eat. I went today And asked for tortilla chips on my bowl. The cashier who was wearing gloves stuck his hand in the bowl of tortilla chips and then threw them all over. When there was a spoon to scoop them. This cashier also was taking money and using the register with the same gloves. I asked for a new bowl and the employees gave me a hard time and were extremely rude and unprofessional. I will not be going back to core. read more

Relatively healthy look at delicious food that fills you up. I will be trying a lot of the menu in the future. Pleasantly surprised at the unusual lemonade variations read more

I love love love corelife. Finally we have a great salad place in the area. However the girls tend to be extremely rude. Some are sweethearts but many won't even look at you or return a smile. Very odd. Makes me wonder about management. read more

When I first heard of this place I was super excited but that soon died after my first bite. Maybe I'm just not a fan of cold noodle salads with tasteless dressing. This place is great if you are on a low calorie, gluten free, low carb diet. That's what it felt like eating here. Not my thing as I prefer food with a lot of flavor. read more

Good concept for a relatively healthy quick-eatery. Great decor and design! Great veggie and vegan options. Tea assortments and cold drinks on tap are great; although there taps seem to malfunction often. I don't want this to be true, but I think my husband got sick from the tuna poke. The tuna sits in a seemingly luke-warm bath of vinaigrette all day (not a fridge or cooler per se) and we came towards closing time so perhaps it was or too long... This is raw uncooked ahi tuna (in my mind it should be chilled very well the whole day.) That being said, the flavors of the poke that he customized were great, but a little bit of their tuna vinaigrette or marinade goes a long way; don't add too much. Prices are a bit much for a lunch, but you can tell they put the money to good use here; from ingredients, staff, cleanliness, etc. read more

For anyone visiting from NYC or PHL, this is sweetgreen with the benefit of an outdoor fire place that lines the tables for when it's chilly out. I ordered a green bowl with falafel and added avocado to it. Delicious and fast, I'll be back regularly during my stay. 5 stars. read more

Omg, this place is amazing! The food and options are fabulous, but the friendliness of the staff and the service are what puts the place ahead of all others. The price was great too. All retail and food service establishments could learn from Corelife. read more

Love CoreLife! So many ways to customize and everything is always super fresh. A great healthy option that can be made and picked up quick.

This place Used to be outstanding. Recently they had a change of management, and food quality, speed of service, and with some exceptions the attitude of employees has decreased dramatically. It's kind of painful to eat there anymore. I used to go quite a bit. Now, very rarely. If at all. They need new management. read more

The purple rice is always undercooked and some of it is hard as rocks and caused me to get severe food poisoning once and almost cracked my teeth. I called about it and they basically said we don't agree with you. Their steak is always cooked rare with no question about how you'd like it cooked (app) even when i questioned the fact that it was bloody and barely cooked the worker said 'no it's cooked correctly'. I keep going back because it's the only place with tasty healthy food options in the area, but their customer service is rude but if I continue eating here I will stick to salads from now on to avoid all the issues above Edit: Thanks to corelife for reaching out to me. I don't want the review to be too harsh because although the staff were a bit rude and didn't change the way they cooked after I brought it up several times they did at least offer to refund my meal (which I declined). I am not interested in credits or free meals, I just love the food and want to be able to eat it safely. I understand the way steak is cooked is a preference, however the purple rice was a serious issue that the staff member was not interested in discussing or correcting and told me something like "the rice/all the food is cooked perfectly but I can refund your meal if you want" and then when I said no she asked me if I wanted to pursue it legally. Rice should not be hard enough to break your teeth and scratch your throat, it was clearly undercooked and it's not an opinionated matter so I'm not sure why she discarded my concerns. It was the only food i had eaten that day and the vomiting and stomach pain was so severe I had to miss work the next day read more

This place is actually atrociously gross. I WISH yelp allowed me to give NEGATIVE stars. You'd THINK that they'd have their shit together looking all fancy and shit but NO. The food in the pictures are not what they serve you!!!!!!!! My shit aint look like that when they served me bruh... I found a BALL of hair. PLUS it is EXTREMELY unsanitary. The workers never clean around the food on display except for this one young lady who I've seen clean up around the sauce and starter toppings but that is about it. Tried this location three times. Thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt. But all three times I am very unfortunately disappointed. Bruh my NOODLES were touching the gross top of the counter and they deadass scooped that shit back in.. like huh? DO NOT eat here. Do not know what it is about this place but I do not get good vibes from this place. Workers look depressed as hell too. Bet management sucks. Please better your service and your management. read more

I love the food here and how it's got such healthy options compared to most causal fast food places.. but the employees just act like they don't care. They aren't very nice, and they forgot so many ingredients in our order each time. We typically always order online for pick up and each time we check our order before leaving we have to ask why we didn't get up to like 3-4 toppings sometimes and ask if we can have them. They even forget dressings, and bread most of the time. One employee actually told us once that they were pretty busy at the time so they just didn't have the time to completely get all of ingredients in our bowls... that's just not okay. I've worked in the food industry for almost 10 years and that is not a good excuse especially when the customer is paying extra for those ingredients. Sure I understand you are busy.. but you can't just not completely finish the order because of it. That's how you lose business. So I've just been turned off from going back here since this happens every single time, and the employees seem to get mad every time you mention they forgot stuff. I'm more understanding than most people, but it just seems to get worse and worse read more

My fave is the Steak, Bacon & Blue Cheese greens bowl. So fresh and delicious! Beet lemonade is pretty amazing too. Nice to have healthy options that are yummy too :) read more

my new favorite hang out place! the food is sooo good and they make it perfect every time. I never have to wait in a long line as they prep your food quickly. read more

Amazing salads! My to go to favorite is the Southern Mexican Style Salad. Think of it like chipotle, just healthier!! Haha! Their food is always fresh and their chicken is really juicy and savory! I would try to get the spicy chicken (not spicy at all) with extra jalapeños! The drinks could sometimes have too much tart, but if you water it down it's a good drink on a hot day! read more

This place is great for healthy food to eat in or take out. It can get really busy during peak lunch and dinner times which leads to longer lines and limited seating options. The food is great. Always fresh and made to order. The staff is helpful with the ordering process and the prices are reasonable. The only complaints I have are with cleanliness. The tables aren't always wiped down after customers leave and there are small black flies everywhere. They like to hover around your food while you're eating. It isn't just a one time thing, either. They're always there. Also, there was a woman wiping off the dirty trays by the garbage cans which made me question whether the trays actually get properly washed in the kitchen after use. I really do like the healthy theme of this place. I'm hoping that cleanliness will improve in the future. read more

My favorite "fast" food place. I love being able to get something quick, healthy, and delicious. I come here all the time and have never been disappointed. Make sure you get the sweet potatoes - they are AMAZING! read more

Really great place to grab a salad. Establishment is always clean and they have indoor and outdoor seating. Really comfortable and friendly environment. Hands down favorite place to go when in the vestal area. read more

I visited with a few friends during their promotional event, when everything was free, and the line was out the door and down the sidewalk. The atmosphere and overall interior design of the restaurant looks amazing, very bright and uplifting. I ordered the tuna option and it was actually pretty good, I wasn't expecting it. The portion was small, but I don't know if it was because they were limiting the amount they gave out during the event. I can't really complain because I got a free meal, can't really go wrong with free food. But if I were to have paid at those price points, I expect a more filling meal. Good luck to this business though! read more

This type of convenient restaurant is not only what our local community needs but also what our nation needs! This forward thinking, health supporting, whole foods facility offers nothing but the best. I loved every minute of my grain bowl yesterday chocked full of hearty cruciferous vegetables, low-fat proteins, and essential nutrients that our bodies need. It was so delicious! I hope this upstate company finds nothing but success, prosperity and can sustain the integrity of their top quality service. Corelife is the future! read more

Love this CoreLife Eatery! Been there at least 4 or 5 times. The salad greens are fresh, grains well prepared and not soggy, and the topping variety excellent. I have had the poke bowl, spicy chicken and ancient grains bowl, and grilled chicken tortilla broth bowl -- all excellent although their green and grain bowls are generally better than the broth bowls. Eventually I started building my own bowl with half greens and half grains, avocado, tuna, seasonal fruit, edamame, sliced almonds, and soy ginger dressing. Usually we get lemonades as well, which have all been tasty and interesting. The beet lemonade is particularly good. It is definitely one of the more expensive choices for fast casual dining, but it's worth it. The decor is nice and the tables are kept pretty clean. The service has always been fast and pretty friendly. It has been a great healthy eating addition to the plaza. read more

Rude staff, poor communication with customers and others behind the counter. Led to my meal being over charged with nothing to do about it. Because they would not listen. Have fun with your experience. Good luck. read more

Oh man this place is wonderful. Recommend the go ginger steak and noodle broth bowl! Will definitely return here. And great price too! The beer lemonade is absolutely to die for. You'll love it. read more

Great eats! Love coming here for some nutritional food. This place has a lot of healthy options with great flavor. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the location is beautiful near other great spots. read more

Expensive, but tasty food. Should have gotten salad bc the broth is very bland. Not served very hot honestly but lemonade selection is great

This place is great! What more could you want?! Really great, healthy food; clean place; warm vibes. It's super unique! It's like Chipotle but for salads, bowls, and broths. The food is outstanding, the folks are really nice, and they make all of their own healthier drinks instead of soda. I've had tons of different things there from the broths to the ancient grains, it's all outstanding. Try the falafel, it tastes wonderful! Not to mention, they rotate their drinks seasonally so you never have the same thing twice! In short, this place is terrific and I highly recommend going for lunch if you pass by it on the parkway! read more

Excellent healthy food options. This area needed a place like this. I've tried 3 different things a they were all excellent!!! I also highly recommend the lemonade it's the best lemonade I've had. The options are fresh and made to order. It's also very affordable. read more

The food is meant for those who want a healthy diet. If not then this place isn't for you. However their soups are excellent and so are third drinks. Would recommend for healthy eating folks. Wouldn't have expected Bing to have a place like this. read more

This is a great establishment with great fresh options. Whenever I have went, the best lemonade has been my go-to. Like th at steak is always medium. This location doesn't have roasted vegetables like the Ithaca one does; would like to see that. Staff is cordial but I do prefer a more conversational atmosphere. Always has a strong presence of managers talking to customers, which I enjoy. read more

Wow, this place is what you expect to see in a big city. Healthy food, super efficient service and upbeat setting. Highly highly recommend! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Soup Near Me - Vestal, New York

Take out was quick, although they ask you at every step if you change from the normal. looking forward to dinner. Tad expensive but fresh and healthy. read more

Fresh, tasty, healthy, and fast. I travel to this area for work and this is my go-to. They have a variety of salads and bowls (grain, broth) and they are all extremely satisfying and delicious. You can also create your own with the endless options of veggies, proteins, and dressings/sauces. I've tried the Mediterranean, kale chicken Caesar, spicy Thai chicken, and southwest chicken and all were equally delicious. I also love the lemonade and tea options-delightful flavor combos that are refreshing and light. Generally I'm in the area for 3-4 nights and I'll typically eat here every night because I know it's going to be good, it's big enough that I can bring my laptop and work, and the service/quality is consistent. read more

The food is so fresh and clean. Every bowl is made to your exact liking. Even when it's crowded the lines move quickly. Parking can be challenging at times if you go during lunch though. read more

It's great food, but they need a few checks to ensure they are making the correct meal. I ordered a broth bowl (Spicy Ginger Steak & Rice Bowl) which, minus the rice part of the name, is the same as a green bowl. Somehow from the person that took my order to it getting to the cashier, they mixed the two together into some hybrid salad. I told them I thought I ordered the broth bowl and they told me no, but were willing to add broth or remake it. By that time though a pretty long lunch line had formed, so I just took the salad hybrid, which ended up pretty good. Just think they need some more people ensuring the order is correct down the line as they go. read more

We love this place!!! It was my first time here and as soon as I walked in one of the employees, Jake helped me to choose one of the many diverse menu items. He was very sweet and friendly! I got the Mediterranean salad bowl and my sister got the steak and rice noodle grain bowl. So delicious and everything on their menu is gluten free. Very accommodating and the staff was very helpful. Tons of options for all different diets and food intolerances. The place is also very vibrant, full of energy, has a great vibe, and good music. Highly recommend!!! read more

I would highly recommend trying this place out! The staff was so nice and had great suggestions on what to try. The food was amazing and super affordable. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Super impressed with this place! Best lunch I've had in awhile - Soup Near Me - Vestal, New York

I finally checked out CoreLife about a month ago after hearing nothing but rave reviews. The inside of the restaurant is very clean, and the patio is awesome with the interesting fireplace. I opted for the steak, bacon, and bleu cheese salad. All of the ingredients were very fresh and the salad was quite filling. CoreLife also has a great drink selection with unique options. I had the cranberry cayenne lemonade, which had a nice spice to it without being overwhelming. I will definitely be back! read more

Great food for a colder fall day. They were very accommodating to my wife's gluten sensitivity and have great processes in place to avoid any chance of cross contaminants. Apparently the only source of gluten that they serve is bread which is the last station before check out. I got the ginger steak with siracha and bone broth and it was great. read more

I have been going here since it opened! Everything is excellent...until I brought my 80 year old parents with me. Again - no issues with the food - mom and dad said it was very good. I am writing a review based on the interaction of the very young staff with elderly customers need to be addressed. Please advise your staff that adjusting their approach based on the customer is crucial to customer satisfaction. When an elderly man has hearing aids and a cane, he will find it difficult to hear with background noise what the worker is asking over the glass protection. He will need a little more time to carry his tray and walk away from the cashier. When an elderly woman is asking questions because she has health issues and wants to be careful on the multiple items to choose, please give her a moment (don't rush) to decide. Thank you for taking this review as a way to continue to improve customer service. read more

Celiacs BEWARE! I tried Core Life Eatery for the first time, and I was told when I asked before I ordered that everything there was gluten free. I looked forward to trying the rice bowl full of "clean," whole and fresh food. It was very good, though I thought it was a trifle overpriced. The problem is, that five hours later I got a bad case of diarrhea. Like most Celiacs, I traced back every single thing I ate that day, and knew it was all habitual things I eat and all gluten free without a doubt. I couldn't understand what happened until I realized that it probably wasn't what I ate there, but what I DRANK! Since I had refilled my drink of apple cider green tea before I left and refrigerated the rest as soon as I got home,I tried an experiment today with the remainder, after I was sure that my digestive problem from the day before had worked itself through my system and I was back to my normal bowel habits. Sure enough, exactly five hours later, I had an even worse problem than I'd had the day before. So, if you have Celiac or a gluten sensitivity, do NOT drink the apple cider green tea, or anything else there, if you don't want to get very sick! read more