I love this little juice bar in the Omni, across from the Starbucks. The ladies are so nice and efficient - juice drinks come out really fast. And almost no lines ever! I ordered the Green Magic with extra ginger, and it was delicious. If you want food, I recommend The Arnold! read more

Energy Cafe - Green Magic with extra ginger - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Saw them heating up a plastic bucket of beans in the microwave. Didn't know what the protein options were for a wrap. Bare minimum effort in this food. Not sure about the smoothies but a little sketched out. read more

Energy cafe is a quick and healthy place to go for lunch uptown! The employees are friendly and can help guide you with made to order and customized food options. I always build my own salad and put whatever toppings and protein I'm in the mood for. The restaurant is clean and there is seating inside if you don't want to take your food to go! read more

Energy Cafe - Build your own salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

If they could post their prices on the board inside the restaurant that would really help they said the prices were online and I scanned the QR code and it didn't match. What's up on the board. read more

The food portions for the price are way off. The chicken was dry and over cooked. The smoothie tasted really odd. No prices in their screens which is very odd. 1 smoothie and dark chicken $25???? Not what we expected at all. read more

This is one of my go-to spots for lunch. I've only ever tried one thing and that's what I get everytime. The Popeye wrap is sooo good! It's a spinach wrap with spinach on the inside, (on some inception ish) roasted chicken, mozzarella cheese and some red sauce. I want to try other menu items but I enjoy wrap too much. The ladies I usually see preparing the foods be moving fast making everyone's food and smoothies. I usually dine in their dining area which has a handful of seats. Good service and a bomb Popeye wrap read more

Energy Cafe - The Popeye - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is my go-to when I want a quick, healthy, and reasonably priced lunch. I love their signature salad. They don't skimp on the walnuts and mandarin orange, plus have a ton of different dressings to choose from. I havent tried the sandwhiches yet, but my coworkers say they are so great. Also great service as everyone there is super fr read more

Energy Cafe - Signature Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Such a cute little area with a modern/green atmosphere. The menu was filled with so many healthy choices and options. As a first timer, I did not know what to try since everything sounded delicious but two customers before me bd recommended the "tinga" which was only served on Fridays. It's a homemade spicy chicken dish that you could eat in a wrap or brown rice. I gave in and ordered that along with unlimited toppings of my choice. I'm so happy I followed their recommendation because it was filled with flavor and just enough spice and the fact that it was a family recipe. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Energy Cafe - Tinga bowl (only on fridays) - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Lifesaver for healthy lunch/ breakfast options in Charlotte Uptown. So delicious- salads, wraps, green smoothies.... This is my go-to for avoiding deep fried and generally poor quality nutrition options. read more

Finally, it's nice to have a place like this Uptown! This is a fabulous alternative to the fast food, unhealthy joints that seem to be a staple for many. They offer fresh, healthy food along with smoothies and protein bars (or fuel bars as they call them) at a reasonable price. Anytime I've been they are super quick with making your food right in front of you and although there is usually a line, it moves pretty quick. I love how they put the nutritional stats on their menu so you can see how much you're taking in (plus they have stats for protein and fiber as opposed to just cals/fat). They also have many vegetarian options. Their medium build your own salad is the best deal---$5.99 with unlimited toppings and only $1.49 if you want to add protein (although I usually bring chicken or tofu from home). They have a varied selection of dressings along with low fat options for the creamier ones and their Greek vinaigrette is amazing ---it has chunks of feta in it and anything that brings more cheese into my life is a good thing. Great prices, quick service, generous portions-I dig. read more

I always see this spot but have always passed it so this morning I decided to give it a try. I got myself the Recharge Smoothie and the Southwestern Turkey. The ladies that served me were very nice and gave me a comforting feeling as I was browsing their menu. Overall 9/10, food and service is great! read more

I enjoyed the Energy Cafe Signature Salad with chicken. It was delicious with the dressing provided and filling as well. It's always good when you can grab a quick, fresh salad that is made just for you. Although I did not try one of the Power Wrap sandwiches, I observed that they are packed and well worth the price. I went back after 4 pm but they closed at 3 pm. I look forward to going back when hunger is calling my name! read more

Great options for healthy lunchtime favorites. Free frozen yogurt while you wait, or after lunch! And small portions for great energy boosts. - Hummus Sandwich - Side Protein - Chocolate frozen yogurt read more

Now I know what other yelpers mean when they write, "I really wanted to like this place." I was so excited to find this healthy options shop on yelp. I am always trying to eat healthy and it's surprisingly still difficult to find healthy food that is convenient. Located in the Bank of America Plaza, it gets very busy at lunch. I was there at high noon and the place was packed. I liked how they had a nutrition chart right next to the menu and how it was easy to read. I chose the Towering Turkey and Cheddar (474 calories at $6.95) on multigrain bread. It was layered with shredded cheese, spinach, organic low sodium sliced turkey, carrots, cucumber, tomato, and drizzled with some type of low fat mayo. Thank goodness for the mayo, cucumber, and tomato because the sandwich was pretty dry. Avocado might help or maybe some hummus? Perhaps they need to choose another type of bread. It was crumbly and had difficulty holding up to the "towering" ingredients. The set up is similar to Subway where the sandwich is passed down. Service was quick and efficient. My name was called out to pick up my sandwich before I finished paying. I'm not going to write off this place yet. I still want to LIKE it because I LOVE the concept and the EFFORT to provide healthy options. The Power Packed Chicken Sandwich seemed very popular and it looked really good and so did their salads. They had an offer written on their A-frame outside their store: "Bring your receipt in from this week on Friday (3/8) and receive 15% off." I'm in favor of second chances, so you know where I'll be on Friday for lunch ;) read more

Energy Cafe - Towering Turkey and Cheddar ($6.95) 474 calories - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The breakfast bowl was terrible and flavorless. I don't see how they can call it a bowl. I ordered the breakfast bowl without eggs bc of an allergy. When I returned backed to my office to sit down and eat I noticed hit contained egg whites. I went back to Energy Cafe for the guy to remake it. He was very rude and confrontational when I asked him to remake it. He didn't apologize for getting my order wrong but continued to be defensive. There are so many other options in the area that I will never come back here again. read more

Energy Cafe - Breakfast bowl with Tofu. Can you find the tofu? - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

First time trying this location because I didnt want anything super heavy. I got the egg delight sandwich with no tomatoes. For what I ordered the price was reasonable. They have a good price point for avocado toast. read more

Energy Cafe - Pressed juices available. Several variations. Convenient location for those uptown - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Tons of protein in their smoothies - organic & all natural fruity ingredients..... which is a very nice change from the ice cream, treaty-like smoothies I'm used to seeing around Sandwich wraps, salads, & soups that offer many veggie options as well as gluten-free to boot - woot! We've tried their Quinoa Salad as well as their hummus & pita - both yummy Energy bars are - "homemade" every day - Pumpkin Walnut was okay - the hummus & quinoa were better Can't wait to come back for more smoothies & lunchie items ... I feel healthier already read more

Have to confess that I've walked by here a dozen times and never stopped in - BIG MISTAKE! I was in the area anyway for a meeting and needed to grab lunch so I took a chance. . .turns out this place is great! Menu is a little confusing (lot of real estate devoted to shakes vs sandwiches, salads, etc). However, once you get the swing of it the menu makes sense. I ended up ordering a salad/sandwich combo: their greek salad and chicken salad on wheat. The salad was very fresh, with a low fat dressing and nice chunks of feta. The chicken salad was rock star - real chicken, light mayo, herbs, cranberries and walnuts. Awesome overall. The combo came with a drink so I tried the ginger peach iced tea - again, great option and unique. The total for all this was $7 bucks - a bargain for healthy, handmade food in Uptown. I'll definitely be back! read more

Great place for a fresh, healthy sandwich or salad. A bit pricier than other sandwich joints around, but worth it for the ingredients. I'm a huge fan of their hummus and veggie sandwich, and it's one of the only places around to get just a plain 'ol hummus and veggie sammich! Salads are great, decent portions for the price. Soups are also super yummy! (BONUS: they have sriracha sauce out on the condiment table most of the time - AWESOME!) Their iced tea is fresh and delightful, and they also offer quinoa salad as a side - EXCELLENT! This is always my first choice of mine when I'm looking for something light and healthy! read more

Eat healthy tasty food here! This fast casual restaurant is located in the Bank of America Plaza, just down the escalators from the Omni Hotel lobby and below the Charlotte Athletic Club (you won't be able to see this restaurant from the street-- it's inside). I stopped here because they market their dishes as being organic, fresh whole foods made to power a body in motion. I loved the fact they listed all the micro nutrients for each of their dishes on the menu (protein, fat, carbs, fiber in addition to total calories). They have smoothies, healthy breakfast items, salads and lunch sandwiches and wraps. Smooth coffee and iced tea too! I had the Egg Delight Sandwich which is made to order and is filled with power foods such as egg whites, organic guacamole, tomatoes and turkey bacon on a multigrain bread of substance (31g of protein). It was good, but could use a little kick with some hot sauce. I would definitely come back for a post workout meal, breakfast or a muscle building lunch. Sit and drink your fair trade coffee, while enjoying the free wifi while you people watch all the folks standing in the long line at the Starbucks kiosk across the hallway during the morning rush. read more

Monday lunch rush and this line is Flying! The food assembly is beyond efficient and the cashiers are smiling. $7 for a chic n cheez wrap. They got a little ambitious with the panini press it it was still good. They also have healthy smoothies from Green Bros - might have to try one next time i need another quick lunch Uptown. read more

Energy Cafe - Chix n cheez wrap (a little heavy on the panini press but still tasty) - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

One of my favorite places for a salad. The signature salad with the raspberry vinaigrette dressing is very refreshing. On top of it, you get a large amount. There's walnuts, mandarins and your protein of choice. I hate that I'm allergic to dairy cause I feel bad having to tell them to change their gloves so that there's no dairy residual on it. But they do it every time I ask which I truly appreciate. Lastly, it's one of the inexpensive places to eat at uptown! read more

The staff is the friendliest, the food is great and super healthy, they list the macros of each food choice on their website, and everything is super customizable. Healthy and easy--love this place read more

Energy Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I just started working in uptown and thought it was time to explore. I sincerely regret my decision. The girl who took my order was rude from the first word. Process-wise, if I want a smoothie and a sandwich... why do I order one item from her and one from another man across the restaurant? It doesn't make any sense. So I dropped the smoothie idea. Apparently its a big deal. So they're out of roasted peppers and regular peppers. No biggie. I asked what my other options are. The chick points at the prep table and says, you can pick from these. What? Points? Can you not verbally tell me? So then I go to pay and I ask for the combo. He asks me what kind of drink I want. I asked him what my choices are, because the menu lists tea as my only option. He lists off bottled water and another bottled beverage. I pick the water and my total is $10.05. If the combo is $8.79...where is the big difference in price? His response? "I don't know, thats just what it is. If you want to talk to a manager, he's right there" After speaking to the manager...he explained that the water was an up charge of 50 cents. I don't mind paying 50 cents....I do mind being told I don't know why your bill is higher than expected, but that's what it is....with no apologies or explanation. Rude awful customer service start to finish. They get 1 star because the wrap I got wasn't half bad. read more

When there were only two other people in line, and one person dining in I should have known it was just OK. The service was very slow, somewhat rude, and the turkey wrap was nothing to write home about. Not my 1st choice when it comes to a turkey wrap. Will pass next time. read more

Energy Cafe is a great spot for healthy food quick. They have quite a variety of sandwiches and wraps that come with great ingredients like avocado, turkey bacon or egg whites. My favorite is the Arnold wrap which include with chicken and egg whites. The salads are also delicious. They can make one special but the preset ones have a lot on them and taste great. I prefer the Signature Salad, which include chicken, nuts, apples, oranges and a great raspberry dressing. The place was renovated in 2014 and has a great industrial chic look. Think concrete floors, exposed ceilings and sleek aluminum chairs and tables. They usually have great upbeat music playing as well. They have recently opened a juice / smoothie bar inside as well. I've only had the samples but looks good and have heard good things from co workers who have traveled in. read more

Obsessed with this place. I rode my bike by and had to stop in and grab a kombucha drink and pick up a menu. They had the craziest awesome assortment of cold press coffees and kambucha so I stood there for like 5 minutes trying to decide what to grab. Then I came in for a poke bowl and asked them to make whatever they would order and it was BOMB. The burgers looked so good I think I could even get my BF to join me. None the less, everything from the smoothies to the chili looks bomb and I can't wait to go again. read more

Energy Cafe - Poke Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I will start out by saying I am not a health nut and was almost scared away by the protein bar display case (lol). But I'm glad some friends said give it a try because it is really good! I appreciate a place trying to serve healhier lunch options - good sandwiches and great salads. I love the greek goddess salad, and it's nice to know you aren't eating your day's worth of calories in one meal! The prices are higher than most quickie lunch places, but hey it's good for you and you won't smell like grease afterwards! Defintely worth checking out! read more

Rude - bad customer service - made me feel stupid for asking a question about a sandwhich before I ordered

Great place to grab a healthy lunch! The salads are good, the sandwiches are good, the people are nice, the mint iced tea is delicious. I haven't tried the juice or the smoothies but I'm sure those are good too. read more

I ordered avocado toast which was 6.49$ with tax which was just one slice of bread and avocado piece and chili flakes n sesame seed which I really felt was not worth it . Food is fresh no complains there but just the price for that toast was not right ! Also had the eggplant wrap - too dry and cold. taste was also awful and again pricey . Simply can't visit again for quick lunch read more

Had lunch here this week and it is very quick and healthy! I got the Power Packed Chicken Salad sandwich - it is flavored with cranberries and has an overall mild flavor. I got feta on mine and it makes it a little more interesting. They move you quickly through the line and will yell at you if you do not approach the cash register fast enough - I was still answering questions of 'what do you want on it' when the cashier yelled 'Maam!' at me to come over and pay. I am guessing he didnt realize they were still asking me what i wanted on my sandwich. So that was odd but i think they are just trying to keep the line moving (I shot him a dirty look and he quieted down right away!) The food is good and fast and HEALTHY!!! Even my Nutritionist sister is a fan!!! read more

Healthy food is a passion of mine and I always love when I can find a restaurant that makes it taste good too. 5 Stars all the way!

The place looks cool and the people were nice. Now let me get to what actually matters in this review... the food. I stopped in for bfast and got the "protein bowl"... well it sucked, it came w 2 egg whites, veggies and choice of meat, i got turkey sausage. I also added onions, jalapenos, and red peppers. The below picture describes the attempt to make this tiny carton full by putting in a handful of jalapenos and onions on top of 1 sausage patty and about 4 bites of egg whites. Of the ~6 bites i had (i ate all of it) 4 of them were scoops fulls of veggies bc the meat was gone, it was gross and overpriced. While i did ask for the veggies, I will not be back as that was the lamest attempt at a breakfast bowl i have ever seen. This with a coffee was ~$7 read more

Energy Cafe - The protein bowl... aka jalapeños and egg whites. You can play wheres Waldo with the turkey sausage. - Sandwiches Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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EnergyCafe is a great healthy alternative to the normal lunch fare. I recently visited this restaurant on a business trip. Conveniently located in the Bank of America building in the Uptown area of Charlotte, it focuses on healthy and delicious sandwiches, salads, wraps and smoothies. I did not get a chance to try the smoothies, but the chicken salad sandwich I had was very flavorful and fabulously made. The nutrional information is prominently displayed on the menus, allowing you to make wise decisions. I believe all the meat is from the Boar's Head, which for my money is the best available. Staff was very friendly and the line moved quickly. I great place to get something healthy if you are ever in the Uptown area. read more

Just picked up a chicken salad sandwich. I didn't know they burned it using the press machine till I got back to my desk such disappointment. read more

I'm sorry to say I can no longer recommend Energy Cafe in the Plaza Building uptown. I've noticed a significant decline in the service and the food quality over the past year. Portions seem to be smaller. Prices seem to be higher. It's not uncommon for them to be out of ingredients. But the final straw was last week when my pumpkin walnut bar was covered in mold. I was beyond disgusted & disappointed, as was my husband, since it was his suggestion to meet here for lunch despite my objections. While the cashier was apologetic & offered me a new option, I won't be back. read more

Disappointed that they can't update their paper menu or even their digital menu on site! We've went for their homemade energy bars and yogurt, both of which are on the menu still but are no longer carried. read more

Arnold Wrap is really good - but I don't think I'll be back soon because $8.50 for a wrap is insane.

Best health food in town. The whole UberDog Training staff eats here. Even the dogs get a snack.