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I really wanted to turn this place into one of my regular spots for bowls, but they're just too inconsistent to justify going steadily. Given the priciness of Playa Bowls a few blocks away, I thought I'd try this spot since I could add way more toppings for the same price. Ultimately, more toppings never quite translated to actually getting "more". More than once I've gotten just one or two slivers of a fruit in the bowl, almost like they've run out of multiple fruits all as they make my bowl. Other times they're generous and I see a good portion, though usually that's when I order in person vs. Online. I should also mention that superfoods are clearly not their Bread and butter. Folks seem to flock here for their hot dishes, fish, and poke bowls, so maybe that's still the ticket. If you're ordering in person though, be prepared for a long wait at lunch time - they only staff two people out front, and it seems only one of them is ever dedicated to in person orders at a time. Unfortunately with the consistency, it's hard to recommend this spot versus other superfood bowl locations. I'll probably try again in the future, but more out of necessity than desire.
Wonderful experience at Fresh Coast! I stopped by before a meeting in the region for a healthy (juice and chia seed pudding). I loved my morning sunshine juice with beets! And my chia seeds had the perfect consistency as if they were already soaked the night prior. Also, the attendant there was friendly. I stayed for 30 mins and she gave me the WiFi password. Overall great experience and would absolutely go again.
Fresh Coast is the type of eatery I would like in my workplace - that's the vibe it gives. Cool, chill yet professional staff that wants to feed you healthy, yummy food. I love the Crab salad, the Crispy Onions, the Black Quinoa, the Ginger. Toppings and combos are endless! I love to overflow - but be mindful it can get pricey. The Nutella toast is a guilty free finish to the bowl. Do not go here looking for ambience - again, think workplace lunch :-)
I got a biggie Maui Wowie for takeout, and for the price, I thought it was decent. It looks like the difference between the small and the biggie is just the amount of rice you get, but it looked like the toppings didn't change. I'm not sure that I would necessarily call this poke since the fish was unseasoned, but the sriracha aioli added some nice flavoring! I liked the mango and vegetables, and everything was very fresh. I didn't like that the rice was packed in so tightly because it was difficult to mix, and the soy sauce seasoning the rice was all condensed at the bottom. Once I got closer to the end of the bowl, it tasted much better when I could mix it all together and the rice had more flavor. If I ordered again, I would definitely get the small because I couldn't even finish the rice in the big bowl, and I'd just be paying less for the same amount of fish.
Nice poke bowl place in Newark! I wish the spicy tuna was better tho. The lady that helped us was really sweet and took time to explain each bowl
REVIEW UPDATE: My star rating hasn't changed from my last review, but that was written in 2017. I've been going to Fresh Coast since back when it was known as Ono Grinds. Recently, we've been ordering pickup from Fresh Coast, so I wanted to recommend them again if in downtown Newark. You can order through the Yelp/Grubhub app, which is what I do. These are our repeat orders of recent: - Build Your Own Biggie Poke Bowl (tofu for all 3 proteins, brown rice, cucumber, white onion, edamame, scallions, sesame seeds, radish, sweet sesame) - Maui Wowie Biggie Bowl (light sauce, spicy salmon tartar, kani crab salad, spicy tuna (minced), over white rice) - Paid Vacation (Immune Booster) - coconut milk based shake smoothie - Acai Berry Buzz (Antioxidant Rich) - berry goodness with just the right amount of tartness Above are the bowls that we order with our customizations. You have the choice to add or remove whatever toppings/fixings for your bowls, salads, etc. I never have had an issue ordering using the app, and haven't been disappointed so far. So recommend Fresh Coast and the Yelp/Grubhub app.
During my visit to Fresh Coast, I experience good customer service; aside from employees being friendly, an employee helps me find a nice filling Vegan snack, Chia Pudding, which I find super filling and tasty especially with pineapple bits and peanut butter drizzle. The atmosphere is chill. The establishment takes different forms of payment.
Beware when ordering takeout before they close. Check your food, even though it's a hassle. Ive previously ordered from here before but they dropped the ball this time.
I'm not much into Sushi. I like my fish cooked most times and just did not think this would be for me. I was craving something different. Checked the reviews out and thought I'd give this a shot. Well, I gave it two shots back to back lol Yes, it was that type of good!! I ordered through Uber Eats for delivery and was surprised at all my available options. Lots of toppings and proteins to choose from. Some options cooked, others raw which is great for me because I only eat Ahi Tuna raw because it tastes like pastrami to me. Go figure. *Shoulder Shrug* My first bowl was a Biggie Bowl with cooked shrimp, Krab Kani salad and Ahi tuna. Purple cabbage, Ginger, Jalepeño, Tempura flakes, scallion, white rice, onion and pineapple. Sriracha aioli and Sweet sesame sauce was an excellent sauce duo of sweet and heat. Had a Lemonade with muddled strawberries and mango that was delicious as well. The biggie bowl is huge and vetter suited for large appetites. The next day, I wanted more! So I ordered a small poke bowl and opted to add avacado and switch up the sauce with Hawaiian and sriracha aoili which wasn't quite as much of a powerhouse as it was when I mixed sriracha aoili and sweet sesame sauce. The small bowl suits me better and is just as good and less waste.
I had a bowl from here the other day. I originally wanted the spirulina bowl. I got the kale one instead which was very good depite it not being what I ordered. I work at a hospital so I was grateful that they delivered it at no cost. That's why I gave them five stars and for a delicious bowl overall. I have a gluten allergy so I wish they would of had gluten-free granola because online it said it did but not on here so I was a bit confused about that part. Although I do respect the fact that they didn't just add regular granola but just left it as is with the fruit and all of the yummy goodness it comes with. Which talking about yummy goodness the cacao nibs and coconut was my granola . Amazing chocococo flavor in my mouth. Just writing about it makes me want another. By the way they are very affordable. I will be ordering from here soon again, I can't wait. Anyhow I hope everyone is staying safe and social distancing. Sending good vibes too all my yelpers out there.
Hubby and I came here with our newborn after attending a friend's son's first birthday party in the area. We were starving and wanted to grab a bite before heading back home. When we stopped in, it was pretty empty, probably because it was later in the day and cold as all heck outside. The staff was nice and I like the beachy vibe of the decor. The communal tables gives a social atmosphere to dining in. We ordered a bowl to share and a couple of bevvies. Everything was to go and we just ate in the car, where we parked in the lot next door. The food is definitely fresh but I felt like like the poké bowl was a bit bland. It may have been because of the items I added in but most every poké bowl I've ever had was bursting with flavor. Their lemonade was nice. We shared one and save one for home. While it's not likely that we would visit again just because of where it's located, if we ever did find ourselves in the area again, I probably wouldn't mind stopping in and trying another bowl.
Fresh Coast is my go to place for lunch when I'm in the office. At this point they need a loyalty program because this is my third bowl in two weeks. I picked up a small build your own poke bowl and it for me it was huge! I had leftovers for dinner that day. The spicy salmon tartar is my favorite and the fish and toppings are always fresh!
4.5 Love this place so much! One of my favorite things is their tofu. No other poké place does it like they do and it tastes absolutely amazing. I've got several times and enjoyed it always. Haven't tried the açaí bowls or coffee yet though. Poké bowl pictured is: Salmon & chicken bowl. Really recommend this place as it's one of my favorites!
7 years ago
This place is the cutest addition to downtown Newark. I adore the atmosphere as well as my yummy avocado toast. I also learned about a sushi bowl that day. Fun tip go in to get your food because the prices are lower and the decor is worth the trip. read more
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Lina!!…
7 years ago
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Hey Fritz!…
5 years ago
This place has gotten TERRIBLE! They charge you for sides, I get to work and no sides or utensils BUT TODAY . . . a veggie sticker in my food? Not to mention look at my disgusting receipt. Definitely not ordering here anymore. read more
8 years ago
This is the best place for fruit bowls I've ever been to. The hempseed granola and chia seed pudding are phenomenal! I'm a very strict healthy eater and they have a plethora of options that fit my criteria. They don't use dairy milk or sugar in any of their recipes which is huge and they have so many incredible healthy options to add to a bowl. This is not a typical place that says they have all healthy stuff and add sugar and other nonsense in their recipes, it's the REAL DEAL. Plus everyone that works there is great. read more
5 years ago
first time ordering from ubereats from fresh coast. i neverrrr had a poke bowl and omg the açaí bowl !! wow delicious !!!!!!! i'm here amazed!!!!! i love it ! read more
6 years ago
I eat here very often. Today I pulled a hard piece of plastic with a letter M carved into it out of the Spicy Tuna Bowl. Upon returning back to the restaurant with the plastic, they offered a refund for the 1 bowl but was not very apologetic. I personally work in customer service and how this was solved was unacceptable. The owner was rolling her eyes and had a very poor attitude through the entire encounter. I couldn't even believe she was the owner. They lost a very loyal customer today just in the way this was handled. If it was handled differently, this review would have not been left. read more
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Hi again Gabriella,…
8 years ago
Great poke spot! Would recommend building your own bowl if you want more bang for your buck. If you get overwhelmed easily then just go for a pre-made selection. Downside is no public bathroom but the food is good and fresh and the staff were friendly! We tried the poke nachos which were HUGE. Enough for a whole meal for sure or shared between 3 or 4 people as an appetizer. Check this spot out! read more
7 years ago
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Juaquadah... I forgot to mention please email me at…
5 years ago
8 years ago
Love me some poke!!! And this place definitely didn't disappoint! When you first walk in everything is so bright and happy feeling! My mood instantly boosted as soon as I walked through the door! They have literally put amazing details on every little thing! I loved that!! Now...FOOD!!! For the bowls you have two sizes: biggie & smalls...hahaha! How great is that! I had the smalls umami bowl: soooo tasty!! And perfect amount of spice! I had it with brown rice! I'm happy there's an option between brown and white rice. And the smalls truthfully was a perfect size! I was so satisfied after! My mom had the smalls spicy tuna bowl with brown rice, I think I liked hers a bit better! Mine was delicious but there was something about the flavor profile in Hers that I really loved!! And she thought the size was perfect as well, truthfully, she almost didn't finish hers! Lol My boyfriend had the chicken tacos. He had 2. You have an option of 2 or 3 tacos. Truthfully, I wasn't a fan of those. It was cold tortillas and idk it just wasn't my thing but my boyfriend liked them! And my sister had the açaí bowl, I thought it was delicious!! I have açaí bowls often and this one was a bit thicker and almost like an ice cream but the flavor was great and all the toppings were perfect! I just wish there was more açaí. It was packed more with lots of granola, like a layer of granola on the bottom then some açaí and a layer of granola on top with all the fruit as well. Oh! And she added a drizzle of Nutella which got pretty hard due to the açaí but it was still really good! And lastly, I had their fresh lemonade with strawberry!!! SOOOOO GOOD! The base is obviously lemonade lol and then they have a list of all the fruits you can mix it with! The lemonade wasn't crazy tart or sweet it was perfect and with the muddled strawberry made it even better and so refreshing! They also have free WiFi, discounts for college students, a happy hour (not for liquor but for discounts on certain bowls) I will most definitely be back! Can't wait to have more! read more
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I had a great experience at this store - nice and modern vube with cool design roght by all business district and u university. Poke bowls were great. read more
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Hey Roberto!! Great having you over today!! We’re so glad you enjoyed…
8 years ago
The wait for this place can get pretty long, so come early! I ordered the big island bowl which has rice, salmon, cucumber, onion, pineapple, sesame seeds, scallions, and a citrus dressing. The salmon was unbelievably fresh. The vegetables added a nice crunchy texture. The only negative to this bowl is that they have a heavy hand with the dressing and the citrus flavor was overpowering. Next time I come here, I will order light dressing and then I think it will be an amazing meal. Ono Grinds Poke is a must try if you are in downtown Newark. read more
8 years ago
First time for Poke Good stuff- had Umami Bowl with Zoodles. Recommend this place, priced a bit on higher end. 20 bucks for "Biggie" bowl & water Still nice atmosphere easy in and out and good food. Staff was helpful as well. read more
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Kevin, thank you so much for taking the time to review us we’re…
8 years ago
So good, we ate Fresh Coast twice! Last night, we ordered a big ass order via UberEats. This morning, we had another craving. I can eat your avocado and banana toast everyday! Also massive props to the crew holding the fort down on March 2. It snowed this morning and yet there was a crush of customers coming including us and our big order. The two guys on deck - one of them name Pablo - were nice, professional and did their very best to serve everybody coming in. Great food and service! read more
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Sharon! We absolutely love that you tried us then and you love us now…
5 years ago
5 consecutive days of $24 salad & smoothie. I fill in the DoorDash special instruction box and crossed the line. Going homemade now on. read more
9 years ago
What a wonderful place to eat! When you walk in you're immediately presented with a tropical flare of decor and a clean, high table eating environment. Similar to a buffet style line, you choose your menu item or create-your-own poké bowl and walk down the counter area where the staff preps your food. They have amazingly fresh ingredients, many similar to what you'd find in sushi, but with a tropical twist. Very healthy eating options, and if you weren't up for a Poké bowl, they have an açaí counter area too. Not to mention fresh pressed lemonades and a variety of drinks. The staff here is beyond friendly, and they want to get it right for you. I've even had them deliver to my apartment once or twice. Their food is tasty and their customer service is spot on. Highly recommend for a healthy bite to eat, or even a meeting place for lunch. read more
8 years ago
This place is a pretty little oasis from the streets of Newark. The poke bowls are fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere is welcoming. I wish the spicy tuna wasn't ground, but the plain ahi tuna with spicy sauce was just as good. The chia seed pudding is dang good too. read more
8 years ago
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Glad we didn’t disappoint! Thanks for the review man
5 years ago
9 years ago
Second time coming here. Once again, fresh, authentic, tasty poke. First time I had the seasoned ahi. This time I had the salmon with wasabi aïoli. Excellence fresh fish flown in from Hawaii. You can't beat it. Can't wait to come back. The dessert and acai bowls are delicious too. read more
8 years ago
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Hi Neidelyn!…
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I want to thank Daniela ( owner) for going beyond to welcome us and helping us feel at home. The place is fun and has a cool vibe. She helped us pick out new flavors to add to our foods by giving us samples and going. I definitely recommend and will be back this week! Talk about the most delicious! read more
8 years ago
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Hey Annam!…
9 years ago
Ono is my favorite place to grab lunch in the area! Ono is so healthy and light, yet so filling and satisfying. I remember the first time I tried Ono; it was at a Yelp event where I had the pleasure of meeting the brilliant owner that came up with the poke idea after his vacation trip from Hawaii. I tried the poke at the Yelp event and the sorbet with granola. I was very impressed and have since been going to Ono for my poke fix. Considering all the options in the area, I typically like to eat healthy and stick to a specific diet so this place keeps me in check when I need to go out for lunch. Ono has many options from poke bowls, poke nachos, poke tacos, and on and on. Today, I ordered the Big Islander Bowl with salad, ahi Tuna, and Salmon. The flavors really blow you away as pineapple and other veggies are incorporated into the bowl so you have a balance of sweet and savory. Can't wait for my next visit so I can try something new at this unique poke spot! read more
9 years ago
Look no further for the best poké/superfood bowls in the area. I originally stumbled upon OGP @ Liberty Science Center's After Dark BBQ. I tried one of their poké bowls and was in love! Begin a huge poké and acai lover, I took their card and decided to stop with my friend for lunch.. I think I've been dreaming about my pitaya bowl ever since! Atmosphere: Ono has the coolest vibe! The walls, neon sign, menu signage, music, etc. was so on point. I really held myself back from being "that girl" to take a picture infront of their walls! Lol! The counter, tables, etc. were all extremely clean. Every detail is thought out - down to the cute trash cans. Service: I wish I could give 7 stars! Daniela and Luis were both present. Daniela was behind the counter and actually made my friend's bowl. She was super helpful as my friend was unfamiliar with acai and the "build your own" steps. After we found Daniela's business card near the register, it was awesome to know that she, as an owner, was right behind the counter whipping up our bowls along side all of her other employees. Luis was also sitting at a table nearby doing some work and chatting it up with some customers. They addressed us by name and checked in on us while we were enjoying our lunch. It really made us feel right at home! Food/Bev: Talk about options. I have been eating acai bowls for months now and finally decided to try my first pitaya bowl. Thank god I did! It was amazing. I opted to build my own instead of choosing one of the bowls they have on the menu. I had a pitaya base, granola (which was great), and you can choose 3 fruits, toppings, and drizzles! I LOVED that they had lychee as a fruit option! Lychee is such a hidden gem and I've never seen anyone offer it as a topping. For $10ish dollars, this bowl was a steal. I can't wait to go back and try the acai/pitaya blend. I've never seen this done before. My friend built her own bowl with acai base and loved it as well. I also tried the hibiscus kombucha and wish I could install that tap in my house!! It was so tasty and refreshing. A+. Overall, my experience at OGP was totally worth 5+ stars! Wish I saved my pictures I posted on social media. I can't wait to go back and try a poké bowl for lunch, will have to upload pics! Thank you Daniela + Luis! Until next time! read more
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Hey Emily - sorry that you had a less than perfect experience!…
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Hi Praveen!…
I had a poke bowl the other night at this new establishment in Newark. I thought the food was very fresh and healthy and a good choice. I got the Hawaiian bowl, which had salmon, pineapple, and a variety of vegetables. For $15, I thought the amount of sashimi I got was sparse. However it could be a nice new lunch option for those who work in the area. read more
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144 Washington St
Newark, NJ 07102
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If you're not a student or employed around the area where do you park? Street parking seemed so scarce.
Hi! Thank you for asking this question- we suggest parking on Washington or Halsey street. There’s plenty of parking there especially weekends!
Is this open already? If not, when does it open I am excited?
Thanks for your excitement! We're not open just yet! We've been participating in several markets across New York & New Jersey as well as catering but will be open next month (July) at our Newark location. Follow us on social media @OnoGrindsPoke for…
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