First off I must apologize to any staff who may have seen me slightly off - I just came here after some drinks with my family and was very out of it. My ability to read and hear were very impaired but I'm grateful the staff was very patient and polite with me. I was recommended this place by my in-laws since I've got celiac disease and I can tell the staff takes pride in their works and they are very dedicated to limiting cross contamination. I had myself the Power Bowl with lentil meatballs and it was tasty! Just the right blend of seasoning and spices to give it a kick but not leave me begging for cold water. Great sauce drizzled in the main dish. Came in hungry and left with a full stomach. Thank you so much to the amazing g crew for such a great experience. read more

This is a totally hidden Madison gem. The food is exceptional and the ingredients are super fresh. They make things in front of you and portions are ample. You can build your own bowl or go with one of the delicious combinations on the menu. We had the Cobb and the Local Roots salads with chicken -- everything was delicious. They also make their own kombucha which is canned and commercially available now and it's delicious and refreshing. I don't usually like kombucha and I would drink every flavor at Forage. My biggest complaint about Forage is that I had no idea it was even there. They really need to increase their signage or put something on the door and in the windows. I've been walking by this place for years until someone led me inside for a lunch meeting. If you want a lunch spot, go here! The seating is decent and people are typically in and out quick enough. Quinoa bowls are delicious and it's just good food. A little pricey for students, so make it an on-occasion meal! read more

Ordered online from the restaurant. Really liked their food. However, ordered today and found an insect in the bowl! Never ordering again. read more

Forage Kitchen - Insect. Thai Bowl. - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Great, healthy and flavorful. They offer a nice rewards program, the tempah option is delicious and their brewed iced teas are delicious. The black rice can be a little toothsome and al dente for my preference. Some bites actually hurt my teeth. Limited seating too as an FYI. read more

Forage is closer to UW than it is to Monona Terrace, but we really wanted salads so we made the trek. I had the Cultured Cobb and my coworker had the Batatas Rancheros. The portions here are huge. I really enjoyed my Cultured Cobb - it tasted really fresh and the ingredients were abundant. They do not skimp on the salad components here. The red wine vinaigrette was light and refreshing. I really liked the chopped egg, fresh corn, and avocado. If you're in the UW/Madison area looking for a Sweetgreen-type salad spot, Forage will definitely hit the spot. read more

This is probably my most frequented restaurant on State St. I go here super often, because I love the wide variety of bowls and dishes that I can put together with the build-your-own option. Although it's a bit pricey, I go here because it's healthy and bc they also sell really good kombucha. I do wish they had tofu as an option for the bowls, though. In three months of eating here consistently, they've only ever switched my order with someone else's once, which I think is pretty good. Also, I highly recommend ordering ahead online! The website is super easy to navigate, and the order is always ready by the estimated time. read more

Very solid. The Thai bowl, cashew bowl, and batatas rancheros are my three favorite menu items. I do occasionally feel like the portions are a little skimpy and sometimes the rice is overcooked. Other than that, I appreciate that this place is local, and I will choose it over a sweetgreen/ chain salad place everyday. Usually fast service, depends on line. Lunch time can be quite busy. read more

I have been here three time and I'm going to keep coming back, for the salad. I have yet to try one of their pre-made bowls because I love customization. My favorite combo thus far has been quinoa, mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, avocado, goat cheese, lemon chicken, and then either green goddess or Thai basil pesto my dressing. If they have the bread baked when you go in, make sure to ask for it, it is great! Now if you're coming here I wouldn't recommend anything other than a salad. Like seriously do not get anything else. I tired the green tea smoothie and it was horrible. The smoothie bowls are very eh and not worth the price. The salads are a bit on the pricier side but it's worth it for now much food you get. Staff is nice and I love the ambiance. There is outdoor seating too. I would highly recommend for lunch or and early dinner. Will most defiantly be returning. read more

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This is one of their many locations. It's a cute spot on state street. I recommend the cashew bowl! It's a mix of rice/greens plus veggies and you can choose your protein. They also have their own kombuchas! read more

This place is ok. I have been to a lot of "bowl" places before and this was my least favorite. Staff was no very friendly and their area was very messy - i would be very concerned about gross contamination if you have any allergies. I got the power bowl and the flavor was ok - the rosemary lentils were a little odd and didnt seem to jive with the guac and green goddess sauce. healthy alternative if you are on the go - but the quality and consistency is not something that I recognized read more

This place is delicious, especially if you're looking for a casual, lighter meal on the go. I've been to the State Street location in the past and will admit I was never incredibly impressed, but my most recent visit to the Hilldale location was stellar. Service is super friendly and fast if you want to take your meal to go, but there is also a decent amount of seating to sit around and eat there as well. Great location with accessible parking as well. Forage has a huge variety of grain bowls, salads, and protein combinations to choose from. I tried the Thai cashew bowl with dry rubbed chicken, radish, rainbow carrot, broccoli, green onion, cilantro, roasted cashews, sesame seeds, and thai cashew dressing all on a bed of mixed greens and black rice. The roasted cashews give this bowl an awesome texture and the dressing really ties it all together. The chicken was also surprisingly flavorful and while it was dry-rubbed, there was nothing dry about the chicken itself. They make the bowl right in front of you and mix everything thoroughly (which, to be honest, is the best part about ordering a salad somewhere instead of making it yourself). Each bowl is made with fresh ingredients and runs around $13 for a bowl with protein added, but is big enough and filling enough for almost two meals. Pro tip: If you sign up for their rewards program, they send you a coupon for an entire free bowl on your birthday! (The best birthday reward I've seen at any restaurant!!) Will definitely be back here - I love the idea of being able to get a healthy, filling meal without needing to sit down for an entire meal. Thanks to Forage for staying true to providing local ingredients and sourcing to Madison food scene! read more

Favorite local place to get salads. The portions are great, ingredients fresh, and I haven't been disappointed thus far! My all time favorite salad is the Cultured Cobb -- it is the most expensive at $12.50, but it's loaded up with a lot of Cobb salad-y goodness. It's paired with a creamy red wine vinaigrette that works really well with the rest of the flavors in the salad. The Batatas Racheros is very good too (sweet potatoes yum). Some friends had the power bowl and were pleased as well. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with any menu item here! I can vouch for one of the acai bowls -- the Gogi Berry High is so tasty! Would definitely get this again. Forage is great -- can't wait to go back again! read more

Forage Kitchen - Cultured Cobb and a couple of Power Bowls - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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This place is often the sole reason that I am able to meet my daily recommended amount of veggies. It's an incredibly convenient location - especially for those sad days when I have to lock myself away in Memorial and the only thing I have to look forward to is a delicious grain bowl from Forage. I have tried all of their grain bowls and it's so hard to pick a favorite because they're all so well balanced in flavor, chock full of healthy ingredients, and very fresh. I am very partial to their green goddess dressing but I'd have to say the Fiesta Bowl is my favorite because the tortilla chips + rice + salsa create a yummy and texturally interesting combo. So glad this place exists! read more

Forage Kitchen - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Excellent and tasty! Came here on a whim because we were feeling like we should have something healthy after a workout. Ordered two grain bowls, the Thai Bowl and the Power Bowl (we felt like the salads wouldn't be as filling AND these bowls came with guac). They were absolutely delicious! I liked the jerk chicken better than the lemon chicken (thus, Power Bowl over Thai Bowl), but I thought each bowl had a wonderful blend of flavors. I am not sure how actually healthy this place is (what is this mysterious purple grain that I'm too lazy to look into?), but it sure does seem to fit right in with the hip healthy food fad craze (avocado, sweet potato and all). For a couple more bucks then Chipotle for all of these healthy and fresh ingredients, I'll definitely be back. read more

Forage Kitchen - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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forage kitchen is my favorite place in Madison. I HIGHLY recommend the fiesta bowl with guacamole and extra tortilla chips. The salsa Roja in this bowl is TO DIE FOR!! A must try if you are ever in Madison and need a bite to eat that makes you feel guilt free. You cannot go wrong with any of the pre-made bowls, I literally go here at least once a week and never get sick of it. read more

Another good meal in Madison. This is a casual, counter walkup service restaurant near the student living/Greek houses on UW-MADISON campus. It's on State Street in the area of the shopping, bars restaurants where the street is open for commercial vehicles only. It's very much a student, young vibe.....casual. It's similar to Chipotle or Currito in that you select an item and then add the things that you want as you walk along the line and they make your meal. They have preset items bowls with grains or salads as a base or you can build your own. I did a build your own, the rice had a really nice flavor, bite with a firmer texture hen I'm used to with white rice but delicious, it added to the flavor of the bowl in an unusual way. Service was ok, it was a rainy evening so it was slow there and they were prepping for end of day and the next day as it was nearer to closing time. I wouldn't say the service was great but it wasn't bad either. No attitude at all but also not really friendly like some of the other places we went in Madison. Healthy, priced well, good for a casual meal. read more

Updated review: I've eaten at Forage a ridiculous 2 times a week for the past two years. It's the only place near campus with such quick, clean choices. Over the past 2 years I've seen the prices rise multiple times, but today's visit was finally enough. I paid $13 for a bowl that was half the size of what is used to be. The State Street location has recently switched their menu to look like Hilldale's; the bowl prices don't include a protein, and adding chicken will cost $3.50 to the $7.50 base price, before tax (signature bowls used to include tax). In my past two visits, the portions have been smaller. The sweet potatoes have been burned. The food doesn't show the same level of care I've loved over the past two years. While I'm very sad to write this review and would love to continue to support a local business committed to so many of the right things, I can no longer recommend Forage Kitchen read more

Forage Kitchen - Power bowl with chicken and Thai bowl with tempeh - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

"As good as it gets" for a salad bar. Forage is the rare place I revisit over and over again. It's the place I take my guy friends who complain about me taking them to a 'lame diet salad bar' but then they become impressed and can hardly finish their food because they're so full. Most of them have started to frequent Forage more often than chipotle or Naf Naf. I love chipotle but I go there maybe twice a year because it's a waste of money for a non memorable experience for something I can almost make at home. Forage is a little more expensive (around $10) if you get a pre-made menu bowl which I'd recommend; they're usually better deals and they all taste great. Other than taste, they have fresh quality (not fake rubbery meat), unique flavors (like pickled watermelon rind and amazing dressings), and delicious tempeh for vegans. The tempeh is way too salty but I'll get over it. You can taste that they're really not cutting as many corners as other restaurants. They also carry cold pressed juice, teas, and kombucha. *Cons: -They charge extra if you want half salad half rice. Why? -The kombucha isn't very carbonated and very sweet. read more

Forage Kitchen - The 'Power Bowl' with half salad half rice as base - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is it. This is what I always wanted. I can't wait to go back to Madison and visit again. Fresh ingredients, healthy to boot. Flavorful, interesting combos, or craft your own! Options, options, options. Grain, or greens, or both? I went here twice on my brief visit to the area. Because it was that delicious and satisfying. Portions are plentiful. Prices are great considering the quality and quantity. Friendly service. Tasty bottled-in-house juice. Speedy service, too. Be prepared for no parking or outdoor seating, but there are meters and random benchy type spots not too far away. read more

yum yum yum everything so awesome there. They always make my bowl good and fast!! The ambiance is always poppin too

Delicious. Healthy. Quick. This fresh option is just what I needed while I was in Madison. Tons of gluten free options.

Really hit and miss during the summer. Sometimes you get experienced staff and it's great, and sometimes you get new people and it's terrible. read more

Let me be clear. I love love love their food most of the time. However, I'm not in a place where I can eat there. So I rely on delivery. I have NOT ONCE in many orders, received what I ordered. I am right now eating a yummy Thai Bowl, but I didn't receive the Kombucha I also ordered. Forage is my staff's favorite thing to order for meetings when we all want to share lunch. EVERY TIME, a few people's orders arrive and the rest do not. A fight ensues in which Door Dash and Forage point the finger at each other and I waste time try to get the service I paid for. read more

A hidden GEM! Literally! I walked right past it the first time. My friend told me to meet her here for lunch today and I was so impressed! This place is so little and cute. They have unique salads and grain bowls that you can either choose from or create your own. All of the ingredients seemed fresh and healthy. You get to watch them create your food in front on you. I chose the power bowl and it did NOT disappoint. I had never had black rice before and it was SO tasty. The whole combination was perfect and had so much flavor. I ate every single bite. I will definitely be back to try their other menu options. read more

Forage Kitchen - Power Bowl - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

While my manager was in town she was looking for a place for a healthy lunch so I suggested Forage. Salads, grain bowls, acai bowls, and juices seemed like a good variety without the temptations of Wisconsin's usual deep-fried delicacies. By the time lunch rolled around I was quite hungry because I hadn't gotten around to breakfast and I didn't think a salad was going to cut it. I opted for a grain bowl, the Power Bowl, substituting their lemon chicken for the jerk. Comprising forbidden rice, rosemary lentils, roasted sweet potatoes, poblano slaw, green onion, house guacamole, chicken, and green goddess dressing, it was a very hearty serving and quite delicious. The textures work well together with the crunchy cabbage, toothy rice, and creamy roasted potatoes. The guacamole is really what ties the dish together, though - I'd run out before my last few bites and I missed it greatly. Still tasty without but stellar with. I also tried the ginger lemonade. Delicious but weak on the ginger - if I hadn't known from the label I likely wouldn't have picked up on it from taste. Long story short it's been over twenty-four hours and I'm still thinking about that bowl and how much I wish it was my dinner instead of the leftovers sitting in my fridge. read more

Forage Kitchen - Power Bowl with lemon chicken instead of jerk. - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Always a lunch staple. The healthy, customizable options are great and it's easy to find something you'll like. The power bowl is my personal fav. The service is also great and fast! read more

This place is hip and delicious. Great for all ages. Took my grandparents and family here. Greens and grains for everyone! We tried the Thai bowls, the salads, and the açaí. The bowls were full of flavor and the sweet potato curry was so delicious. The açaí bowl was one of the best I've had, we topped ours with cashew butter which added great flavor and texture! The ginger lemonade is a treat and the tropical kombucha is a must try! Would definitely eat here again. read more

Forage Kitchen - Thai Bowl - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This was a perfect lunch to introduce me to Madison's local offerings. Although I can already picture myself returning, I went for the Mole Bowl because how often do you see mole on a "fast" food menu. The smokey, spicy & sweet sauce with the creamy, salty feta was a harmonious pairing. I had never had forbidden black rice before, so I definitely will be adding that to my pantry. It was a very refreshing, vibrant dish for a warm summer day in the park and along the lake. read more

Forage Kitchen - Mole Bowl with Tempeh - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I ordered a cashew salad from the Middleton branch and had a bug crawl out of it. Chose not to eat it. Love the food the first time I was there. read more

I came here once for a lunch meeting and got the Batatas Rancheros signature salad which comes with shredded romaine, sweet potatoes, fresh corn, black beans, roasted jerk chicken, green onion, cilantro, avocado, and salsa roja dressing. The first bite seemed really spicy. I don't have much of a tolerance for heat and I got nervous that I wasn't going to be able to eat much of it without chugging water throughout the whole meeting. But then the second bite was better and very enjoyable and the salad only tasted moderately spicy after that. I think the initial bit of spice just caught me off guard. Overall, the salad had a great mix of ingredients and flavors. I usually find it hard to justify paying more than $10 for just a salad, but you really a lot for your money and it will definitely fill you up and keep you full! I will definitely be back for another Batatas Rancheros or another salad or grain-bowl! read more

Forage Kitchen - Thai Bowl and Batatas Rancheros - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

absolutely LOVED my salad at forage. the pre-made salad combinations are amazing but you can also make your own. i got the club med bowl with the lentil meatballs- so delish. great place for vegetarians. staff was very efficient and accommodating. great little seating area as well. wish portions were slightly bigger for the price, even just adding more lettuce. read more

Forage Kitchen - club med - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Honestly, Forage is so good- the ingredients are always fresh and the food tastes awesome. Only issue is my order has been wrong the last two times I've ordered from this Forage location. For example, tonight I ordered two of the exact same Club Med bowls, but added broccoli to one of them. The bowl with broccoli came as expected, but the other Club Med bowl was missing multiple ingredients (including the hummus and the pita chips, which are the best part!). Hoping it's a temporary issue, as the rest of my orders have always been awesome! Probably going to stop ordering from here for a bit in hopes that it gets sorted out and back to normal soon. read more

Forage Kitchen - Club Med Bowl (minus hummus and pita) - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Fresh and healthy! You pick 2 base out of 5 or 6 choices between kale, lettuce, spinach, quinoa and one more thing(I forgot). You then choose your veggies along with any protine if you want; the staff is super friendly and it gets crowded for take out meals more than dine in. I loved the salad that I picked. If you want to grab a light dinner it is definitely your go to place. Recommeded :) read more

Forage Kitchen - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Their ingredients really are so fresh. Love their grain bowls. The mixed bowls are ok in my opinion, feels weird personally to mix the salad with the black rice. My favorite dressing there is the salsa roja (substitute that instead of the green goddess dressing for the power bowl and wow really makes a huge difference). read more

Forage Kitchen - Thai Bowl - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

My friend found this place on line and it sure did not disappoint. The fresh ingredients in my Thai Grain Bow that I added fresh mixed greens to was a flavor explosion in my mouth. I am completely satisfied with my choice and would return again and hope to find a place like this in Boston. read more

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I'm a big fan! Yes, it's pricey but you get a really fresh, really filling meal that you feel good about afterwards... you can't get much better than that. Make your own salad or grain bowl and try the acai bowl if you want something sweet but wholesome to tide you over! I don't really recommended getting it to go if you aren't gonna eat it within the next 10 minutes though, since it gets kinda melty. I tried the cyc bowl and I really liked the cashew butter and coconut. I'm not sure if the actual berry taste of the acai smoothie part is my kinda thing, but I think most people love it. Yay, Forage ilysm and I can't wait to come back to you and your fresh array of healthy fooooodz. read more

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There aren't many healthy fast casual options in Madison, so this manage to satiate my greens cravings. It wasn't the best healthier type food option I've had, but it did the job, and I would come here again if I wanted something more on the light side. read more

Forage is everything. They sell all that is good in the world and create flavor combinations that I can only aspire to repeat at home. They keep it local with the great NessAlla KOMBUCHA and make their own cold pressed JUICES as well, which I have yet to try. Alongside these drinks, Forage offers pre-packed but homemade raw ENERGY BITES that I'm similarly intrigued by. I've attempted to make these on my own a few times, but something about dates and the flavors I pair that base with doesn't add up for me. I'm curious to try them at Forage and deduce how theirs are made. The bulk of the menu then consists mostly of various grain bowls and custom salads. In my last visit I was drawn to so many ingredients on the menu that I struggled to choose, but the POWER BOWL is the way to go. I actually first found the Power Bowl via a photo and luscious description on Forage's Facebook page. It's served as a bowl of forbidden black rice, rosemary lentils, roasted sweet potatoes, poblano slaw, green onion, house guacamole, jerk chicken and goddess dressing. The crunchy textures of the rice and lentil pair with the soft sweetness of the potato and crisp freshness of the slaw and onion. The guacamole and chicken add plenty of substance to the bowl to make this a dish that can honestly be enjoyed in two sittings, making the $8+ price tag well worth it. On top of all this ingredient greatness, it's the goddess dressing that's Forage's secret weapon. The flavors of the dressing escalate the bowl to the point that I struggle to imitate it, which is good news for Forage. I'm so hooked that I will be back often for this bowl alone. Another star at Forage is the ACAI BOWLS. It makes me so very happy that I can enjoy an acai bowl in Madison, Wis. and so close to my apartment. The acai bowls at Forage have my respect. They're healthily creamy, filling yet light and have well-chosen toppings. Of the three acai bowls, I ordered the CYC. It arrived to me as a beautifully deep-purple bowl topped with coconut, bee pollen and cacao nibs. I so enjoyed the bowl that I made a trip to Whole Foods straight after to pick up some frozen acai packs to attempt to make my own bowl at home. Let's just say that the version I concocted made me even more so appreciate the pro-preparation of the acai bowls at Forage. The creaminess is hard to achieve! The fact that I struggle to remake the dishes I've so enjoyed at Forage (i.e. the Power Bowl and CYC acai bowl) is the main reason why Forage ranks so high in my book. I respect any place that can take seemingly simple ingredients and transform them into something that I cannot--this is what makes steeper prices well worth it. I will gladly pay for food of this quality and for the creativity and skill demonstrated at Forage. read more

Forage Kitchen - CYC Acai Bowl with coconut, bee pollen and cacao nibs. Tasty but could become an expensive snack habit at 8 bucks - Salad Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We were very happy with the salads we had at forage kitchen. I made my own while my partner selected a pre-determined one on their menu. I selected quinoa and spinach for my base with carrots, beets, sprouts and broccoli. I also chose to add avocado for a little bit more. They had 7 dressings premade but i chose olive oil and balsamic vinegar for mine. It was delicious with plenty of leftovers. The salad my partner selected included wild rice, he was surprised by the texture of it. read more

In a word? Disappointing. High prices, limited seating, long order turnaround time. I ordered an Acai bowl (I think there were only three options to choose from) and the 'toppings' were put on the top in three lines. I'm sure in a presentation sense it looks 'cute' or 'pleasant' - but for eating and having a balanced mix of the ingredients, it's off base. Maybe I feel spoiled by Bowl Of Heaven at Hilldale Shopping Center - the have the granola at the top and bottom of the bowl and the prices match what you're offered. They appear to specialize in salads - didn't try one, might go back and see if one will change my mind on this restaurant. read more