Wow, it is warm in here. No AC? The acoustics are horrible, very loud. Server was very nice,all the lights were on... but nobody was home. Bless their heart. The salmon bites were good, very good. The aioli was fantastic. There is a gluten free version available. The salmon is cooked medium, so be ready you folks that like everything cooked to death. You know who you are! The blackened chicken salad was good, the vinaigrette was good. The grilled romaine salad was ...good. Yes... just good. We will try breakfast next. Yes, gluten free options and Gluten free menu. Not bad. Solid 3.5. read more

Fresh Chef - Blackened chicken - New American Near Me - Denver, North Carolina

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The chairs and both material are torn they needed new material and cushions Soup came out cold the tuna sandwich bread tasted they heated up in microwave and presentation of sandwich was nothing just stuck on a dish no lettuce and no slice tomato Bathrooms men towel dispenser falling off wall. Floor sticky my wife found the same problem in ladies bath room On the outside patio hanging curtains torn material dust in string lighting table tops worn out and chips We spoke with manage twice about charging percentage on debit card in North Carolina can't charge percentage against the law We normally eat there twice a week with friends We will not eat at your restaurant until you fix these problems read more

Don't know what's changed But it was not busy which made question why it took so long to get our food. The Herb shrimp had a sweet taste; not Herb. Our waitress was very busy while others were standing around. Must be new management! read more

yes, I am so happy they put a fresh chef near my home. I used to go to the one in Denver most of the time, but there's one near me . The staff is nice and accommodating and the food is good. I definitely will be going back regularly. Love the salmon and kale salad. That is my favorite. I have had the burger, which is good and the pasta piccata.. Recommend. read more

Great place for Saturday or Sunday breakfast. Quality food, generous portions, reasonable prices, good service. I recommend this restaurant. Recommendation to management. Just unlock both of the doors at the entrance! I hate it when a business is open and you have to pull on 2 doors to find the open one! read more

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Great atmosphere and staff is freindly. Breakfast is only served on the weekend (opens at 8). We have been here several times and I just realized I had not reviewed them. The food us fresh and tasty. Portions are amazing. I had the Vegie omelet see photo it comes with a bread side (I had the cheddat biscuit) as well as an additional side (see the fries phoro). I had a glass of unsweetened iced tea as well. My husband had the Baja omelet with a side of bacon and a cheddar biscuit. Our entire bill was $22.15 Definitely check this place out. They also have dinner specials Monday through Sunday. read more

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We love Fresh Chef but this is our favorite location. It's quaint, it's never too crowded but always steady and the staff are excellent. We made the mistake of going to the Huntersville location last week and my goodness....what a difference. Denver knows what they are doing! read more

The food is not good, the salad was dry, the broccoli and rice tastes like boiled water and the tartar sauce was absolutely disgusting and the pico was old and mushy. read more

Fresh Chef - The kale salad was dry and the food wasn't worth the price. - New American Near Me - Denver, North Carolina

Brunch today at Fresh Chef Denver. The staff is super friendly, waiting at the door to greet you and was seated immediately. I had a waffle that was cooked extra crispy as I requested with bacon. The waitress was pleasant and made several recommendations as we were deciding on our meals. She was quick to refill our coffee and waters as well during a busy brunch rush. You will not be disappointed at Fresh Chef Denver, outstanding service and yummy food. Check them out for brunch. read more

I could not be more impressed with this place! Above all, service is top notch and that really goes a long way in my book. Our waiter was friendly and attentive while giving us plenty of time to study the menu and make our decisions. He was happy to answer any questions and gave us excellent recommendations. I don't think you could go wrong with any menu option, though. Everything seems to be made with high quality ingredients and has attention to detail that you don't seem to find as often these days. It made for an excellent meal and I'm already dying to return! The menu offers an extensive range of options with a heavy focus on fresh ingredients to make choosing something healthy easy. Of course the meatloaf special caught my eye along with their amazing salad options. The meatloaf eventually won out but trust me, it wasn't an easy decision to make as I seen some really awesome plates pass by our table as we tried to make up our minds. I will certainly be back to try the salads because my side salad alone was possibly my favorite part of the meal! And that's not to say the rest wasn't as good, but the salad was just as amazing as everything else. It was topped with tons of toppings to include cherry tomatoes, red onion, diced cucumbers, lots of cheese, and sliced mushrooms. Everything was well mixed before plating to make sure every bite included toppings and you didn't have to make a mess trying to stir it in the bowl that is doing well to contain such a large salad. The creamy garlic dressing I chose after my first choice was out was delicious. The waiter told me it is their version of ranch dressing. It has the same creamy texture but an even better flavor and is certainly one I would choose again. There wasn't an overpowering garlic flavor which I tend to worry about with anything labeled "garlic" in the name. The meatloaf was covered in a Marsala sauce instead of the traditional ketchup or gravy (as it may seem in photos), which was different than I expected but so very good. There's a depth of flavor that pairs so well with the meat and potatoes of the dish. The portions are substantial and I had leftovers of both the meatloaf and salad to take home that were perfect for lunch the following day. Always a win! My husband ordered the Cajun pasta with blackened filet, which I had also been eyeing and was happy to trade bites to sample. It was even better than I could imagine and I would love to order it for myself once I get a few of the salads I am craving off my list of next tries. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare as he requested and it didn't require any cutting with a knife. The pasta is presented somewhat deconstructed to create a nice presentation and upon stirring all together, it makes the most perfect creamy sauce with tons of flavor. Even with sharing, we still had a decent size portion of leftovers to again share for lunch the next day. You certainly get your money's worth here as the food it top notch in flavor and quality of ingredients and you have fairly large portions that make for extra meals if your willpower or stomach size can stop you from devouring the entire thing all at once. I look forward to trying more of their menu and revisiting some of the favorites I found on our initial trip. Oh! And speaking of favorites, I almost forgot one of the other shining menu options we had that night! The spinach dip appetizer. It was possibly one of the best spinach dips I've ever had and I know that could be dismissed easily but really, don't miss out on this dip! The chips were perfectly crispy and salted and once you set a few off in a plate, you find the amazing dip that is perfectly creamy and flavorful. It's a good sized portion to hold you over while ordering and awaiting the entrees but isn't super heavy and filling to the point you don't have much room for the rest of your meal. Solid option for an appetizer and one I will certainly order again. All in all, I would highly recommend this restaurant and feel like you can't go wrong no matter what you order. There's certainly something for every craving and the staff are great resources in helping to decide. I'm already wanting another salad for lunch as I write this! The vibe is casual but the staff and food are top notch. It's perfect for lunch or dinner and I have seen some pretty awesome photos of their breakfast options as well. Definitely give them a try if you find yourself in the Denver area! read more

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The food was delicious, service was excellent, great place to eat. The ambiance was ok.

I've always went after the lunch rush so service will be good...well most of the time that's not the case...it's not terrible, but you better not be in a hurry because they tend to disappear. Taco Tuesday is great and well worth it! Huge delicious burger deal on Wednesdays Their wraps are very good and healthy too. read more

The chicken parmigiana was beautiful and tasted fantastic the service was great and would recommend it to everybody including family

Ordered pasta with Filet. Don't believe it was actual filet. Ordered medium rare. Came out well done and chewy. Hardly could eat it. Service was pleasant, but ambiance was worse I've experienced any where in a long time. Table beside us very loud and cursing. Hard to enjoy dinner with them talking about needing sex toys etc. I'm not going back. read more

The best salads! I crave their blackened chicken salad with avocado added all the time.

Fresh Chef is an unsung hero as far as restaurants go. The food is top notch, cooked to perfection and tastes awesome. The portion size is spot on. I had their Cheeseburger last night, I don't know what they do differently but this was one of the best cheeseburgers I can remember. You can't go wrong here. Very consistent and delicious. read more

Almost everything ordered was on the money. My Teriyaki Wrap was very good, just not as hot as usual and maybe a little less taste. In regards to the latter, I might have ordered it wrong. As far as the Cheeseburger and Blackened Chicken, excellent! Fries are good, not great. Brownie Ice Cream (Whip Cream included) is amazing! Service was as good as it gets. And the place is spotless. Even when I walked by the kitchen, I was in awe of the cleanliness. This is a place you go to try many different menu items on different trips. You will always have a great meal, and you will sometimes have an exceptional meal. The Fresh Chef people definitely know how to run a restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

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I've had Fresh Chef in several times and have always had a "meh" experience. Let me just real quick break down my experience to you. As far as location, there's several within the Charlotte area. The one I've been to the most would be the Denver location for both dining in, take out, and catering. Parking is easy and several seating in the space. As far as the ambiance, just think of it as fast casual. It kinda has a food chain type feel to it. Here, I've ordered several things: Shrimp and Grits: It was a dinner portion and definitely a good size and fairly priced. Definitely not the healthiest option if you're looking to shed a few pounds. However, the grits were creamy and warm. The shrimps were a good meaty size. However, a bit too salty for my liking. It was alright--but I don't think I would order it again. Grilled Hawaiian Chicken with Cilantro Rice: I ordered this as a lunch portion. Flavors were ok. This was $13 the chicken definitely was small and dry. The marinade on it was not bad but could definitely use a little more sauce considering the chicken was on the drier end. The cilantro rice was alright but pretty flavorless in my opinion. Being that I am Asian, I guess I can be a bit particular in how I like my rice (silent laughter). I did like the grilled pineapple slice that came with it on time. Definitely a nice touch and probably my favorite part of the dish. It added a sweet, charred, tangy flavor that I love. Teriyaki Steak: I had this for catering several times. I definitely is juicy and tender!! They do such a great job with their teriyaki steaks. Last time we ordered it for catering our schools event, I was however disappointed to see several pieces of my steak on the skewer were pretty much rare. That was the first time it's happened so maybe it was accidental. Kale Salad: I also had this for catering several times as well. It's crisp, refreshing and lemony! It's definitely preferred as a side item and I don't know if I could eat the kale salad as an entree! It's usually way to much kale for me! Overall, This place is ok! It's not bad and if it was catered at event, I'll gladly eat it! Will I go out of my way to order it on my own? Probably not. Will I recommend it to others for catering? Probably not. But if Fresh Chef just happens to be the only dining option at the moment for whatever reason, I'm satisfied. read more

Thought for sure I had already written a review for this location. We've been visiting here since we moved to Trilogy in Denver a little under two months ago. Not to say we are not familiar with the Fresh Chef Chain because we have been going to the Fresh Chef in Cornelius in Cornelius since they first opened several years ago. Have also dined at the Mooresville Location a couple of time. I think we have been here for three or four visits, generally in the evening. Love the Black and Bleu Salad, their Kale Salad and an excellent Cheeseburger. This is a review of their Brunch Menu and the first time I have had Brunch at a Fresh Chef. They only have Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Walked in right at 11:00 am just before the big rush hit. Needless to say, it was a Sunday. Promptly seated and drink orders taken. We both had black coffee and their coffee is outstand. Nice and rich with a Robust Flavor. I ordered the California Omelet which is a Omelet with Avocado, Bacon and Cheese. Took it with Whole Wheat Toast and for my side, I had a nice Peppery Biscuit and Gravy which was almost a meal in of itself. My wife ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich which is one of her favorites from the Dinner Menu. Both were excellent. Almost ordered the California Benedict but will save that for next time Service was very good. They do a good job following the Pandemic Protocols and sanitize after each customer. Will be back again in the near future. read more

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Excellent service and menu! The meatloaf is especially good but burgers and grilled shrimp pasta also excellent. Staff very nice and polite. The specials have changed from what was listed so attaching that. read more

Fresh Chef - New American Near Me - Denver, North Carolina

Everything on the menu is fresh & delicious!! One of my favorite restaurants! Grilled Salmon read more

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Food is fresh service was good. I loved the cheeseburger. They have a lot more healthy options than other restaurants in Denver. Fries could be better read more

Love Fresh Chef Denver. Highly recommend their Blackened Chicken Salad. Great staff and comfortable seating. Modern decor.

I came here for lunch today with a friend and felt it was just average. I got the chicken salad sandwich which was just weird. It had cranberries and nuts in it, which I normally don't eat my chicken salad that way, and it was too sweet. I understand cranberries are sweet but this chicken salad was so sweet to the point it tasted like a ton of additional sugar was added. Would not get again. I also got a Caesar salad with my sandwich instead of fries and loved it. It was huge and didn't cost any extra to substitute. Too bad the sandwich wasn't good, because $10 for that huge of a lunch is an incredible value. Service was incredibly lacking. Our water cups were empty practically the whole time, and the waitress gave us our check in the middle of us eating. She didn't ask if we wanted dessert or anything, felt very rushed. Also. there was a credit card fee on our bill, which isn't a big deal but there was no signage up informing patrons about that. My friend paid with cash and the waitress still charged her the credit card fee. In summary I might come back, definitely would be getting a different entree, but won't be rushing back. read more

Fresh Chef - Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Denver, North Carolina

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Awesome, prompt, friendly service! Great seat selection inside and outside, and the food is quality! My husband said his Hawaiian chicken wrap was a little dry, but my teriyaki wrap was juicy and tasty. The fries here are on point, the atmosphere is great, and the honey mustard sauce is my husbands absolute favorite! read more

Fresh Chef - Teriyaki Wrap! with fries! - New American Near Me - Denver, North Carolina

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My favorite restaurant in Denver. Always good whatever you order. Good food. Good service. Fair ambiance.

I had no idea I had not previously reviewed this restaurant. I have been visiting for some years now. Mom and I enjoy dinner here when she is in town. Today, however, I visited for breakfast. The dining areas were not crowded although many more patrons arrived shortly before we left, closer to lunch time. The breakfast options are very reasonably priced. For $10, you can get two eggs, bacon or sausage, bread, and a side. For my side, I ordered the pecan pancakes. They were absolutely delightful! Drinks are extra. Although I thought it took a while for the food to arrive, it was worth the wait. Overall, breakfast at Fresh Chef is great deal and we didn't have to wait to be seated. They have plenty of patio seating available if you prefer to sit outdoors. read more

The day time manager has gone to taking up a table and letting the servers sit there in between waiting on customers....is this an up-scale place or a diner. All the customers sitting in the main room gets to hear all about the business, the other servers not sitting at the table and customers and their wives that aren't there...Wow! This place has gone way downhill. read more

I'm extremely disappointed. I had family in town for the new year and made them wait until 11 to eat breakfast on New Years Day. It was really embarrassing waiting outside while they refused to unlock the doors and open on time. Then have to scramble to find somewhere else to eat which ended being East Coast Wings across the lot. At least they actually unlock their doors during operating hours. I will never count on this restaurant again. I have worked in the restaurant industry and understand how infuriating it is to see guests stalking the door for opening time, but never in my time was it ok to just simply not open until I was in the mood. read more

Came in for a birthday dinner on myself and was treated to one of the best filets...Oscar style cooked to perfection at a medium +. The lemon crab that sat atop this glorious hunk of beef cascaded down layering the flavors as they hit my mouth. The side of garlic mashed potatoes topped by cheese complimented the overall dish. Yes I'd recommend this spot for a dining adventure. read more

Fresh Chef - New American Near Me - Denver, North Carolina

Food is always great and service too Highly recommend the steak salad w a mix of blue cheese and the vinaigrette dressing. Yum! read more

Love the kale salad and Brussels sprouts! We enjoy the patio atmosphere. Service is great!

Stopped at Fresh Chef last night because I was looking for something healthy to eat. What a wonderful choice. I stand in shame for not snapping photos of my soup and salad but was with co-workers and didn't want to take any ribbing about it. I should have because they were both beautifully presented. Mushroom and Artichoke soup was fantastic. Full of flavor with perfectly cooked vegetables, firm but not mushy. I ordered the Grilled Salmon Salad for my entree. It's a good sized salad so prepare to be satisfied. Well dressed with a mixture of vegetables that followed a Mediterranean mix. Enough feta to taste it, not just see it. Yummy vinaigrette on the side and huge salmon filet. Cooked to order, not dry and seasoned just right. My first night in town and I worry that I won't want to try anything else! Highly recommend read more

Just Meh. Better places to eat in the Area. But I will say my salad was HUGE!! And the service was pretty good and the set up was nice!

The service and food are exceptional at this location. You are so kindly greeted and welcomed upon arrival. The atmosphere is wonderful and the food is delicious. Your presence is definitely appreciated and we always have the most professional employees take care of us. This is one of our favorite places to dine. read more

Excellent service and delicious food! What more could you ask for. The 2 Emmas were so kind and attentive. Highly recommended!

We love Fresh Chef's kale salad but with the recent 20% increase for a take out of a half pan of kale salad not sure we will be back. We all know cost are going up but a pan of kale and dressing for now $22 takeout seems excessive. read more

Food was delicious and came out quickly. Staff was friendly and helpful. This is a great place if you are looking for some flavor and fun menu items. I was also happy to see they have a nice gluten free menu and this is a place where fries are made in separate oil so they are safe to eat. The dark decor and dim lighting gave the space a nice warm feel without making it hard to see. Prices are reasonable and we are looking forward to coming back. read more

Finally Fresh Chef is OPEN! A friend and I met for lunch yesterday and had the best experience. We felt so well taken care of, several folks came over to check on us to make sure we lacked for nothing. Our food was pretty incredible too. I had a steak salad, which was peppered with goat cheese and fresh mushrooms, and the steak was cooked perfectly. I love the herby garlic dressing, too. My friend got Shrimp and Grits and they were so good! Creamy and cheesy grits, topped with saucy shrimp and sausage...it was rich but delicious. Huge portions had us with dinner, too! Great new place in Denver, will be back regularly. read more

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We tried their Take out, ordered the salmon and a salad with tuna. It was very tasty. They made a small mistake with the order, fixed within any fuss. Will definitely try them again. read more