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    Fresh Take Kitchen

    4.2 (52 reviews)
    InexpensiveSoup, Salad, Wraps
    Closed • 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
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    Laura M.

    Tried Fresh Take on the recommendation of the Visitor Center. Perfect choice as we were looking for salads. Park on Washington St. but look for the sign that takes you down the alley as they have a side entrance. This is a clean modern space and you order off screens and not with a person but staff is very helpful if you have questions. Plenty of healthy options including salads, bowls and wraps. I had the ancient grains bowl and it was excellent. Good sized bowl so plenty for 2 meals.

    entrance off the alley between 4th and 5th street on Washington
    Ken N.

    My wife and I decided to try this new restaurant in Columbus because we noticed it offered some "healthy" options. The restaurant is really unique in the world of soups, rice based dishes, and salads, but similar to those frozen yogurt places where you build from a basic starting point and then can add on as you like. The shop is located in the alley between 4th and 5th streets on Washington in Columbus. It's not a typical alley since this usually has some decoration and public art, so there is no creepy vibe. They have two steps into the side of the building (no railings or ramps available) which is wide and narrow. The area you step into is the dining area with mostly 4 top tables, though there are some 2 tops nestled along the half wall where the food prep takes place. To the left is where your called in meals can be picked up and a stand where you can get additional utensils, napkins, etc. On the left side of the half wall is an order counter, but don't expect human interaction unless you ask for help. We weren't greeted or offered any assistance though we stood there reading the menu boards over the counter for probably five minutes trying to decide. When we were ready to order, my wife used the touchscreen monitor to order a loaded baked potato and then the screens advanced to let her customize the items she wanted to include, including her beverage. Before she closed out, I touched the "add Item" and was able to order a "build your own" salad. I was able to choose which type of green I wanted (you can do this for rice based bowls as well). You can pick two bases. I then advanced through the screens, adding items like veggies, avocado, Granny Smith apple slices, and dried cranberries. I used the protein option to pick some grilled chicken (you can choose three different levels of protein quantity too). I also selected my salad dressing and opted for a small bowl of soup too. The thing is, you have to pay attention as you click. First, not everything is free in the cost of the salad. The protein added $2 for my small chicken. And the bowl you get only holds so much, so if you load it up, you are going to have a mess trying to mix the items since they are separated when they arrive at your table. They do include a plastic knife and fork (and spoon for my soup), but the bowl if very light weight and can easily tip over if you press down too hard on one of the sides while cutting your lettuce pieces into bite sized portions. I will say that the freshness and the flavor were really good. I would gladly recommend this to anyone who doesn't mind paying a bit more for a customized meal. Note that they also have some options that are pre-set combinations if you get overwhelmed by so many choices. They do have some alcoholic beverages and water is strictly sold by the bottle. If they can improve their social contact and maybe cut their pieces a little more bite sized, they could improve the customer experience. As it is, the experience was pleasant, but not anything to rave about. Review #1996

    Curried Cauliflower Soup
    Laurel H.

    What a fun little lunch spot right in downtown Columbus. My colleagues and I were thrilled to find a restaurant with healthy options when we were in town for business purposes. I had the curried cauliflower soup. I wasn't sure what to expect as it didn't include much in the description, but it was very hearty and full of potatoes, cauliflower, and chickpeas. It came with a slice of soft homemade bread. I also ordered the small greek crunch salad, and I added falafel to it. Very satisfying and filling! My colleagues enjoyed their salads as well. The restaurant itself is very well-thought out. We loved being able to order from a tablet. They even offer facial recognition for frequent customers. Will definitely return here if we are in Columbus again!

    Delicious wild mushroom soup and cantaloupe agua fresca!
    Amanda M.

    What a great concept for downtown Columbus. Quick ordering and service and everything is prepared fresh to order. Very clean and crisp interior and plenty of space to sit and eat. This visit I ordered the wild mushroom soup and it has a ton of flavors and one of the best soups I've had! The cantaloupe agua fresca is refreshing and just the right amount of sweetness. Fresh Take is doing things right!

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    First visit. Like salad. Gave 4 starts because there is no butter for the slice of bread.

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    Olesya's Kitchen  - Ukrainian Clay Pot

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    4.8(126 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Being Ukrainian, this was such a pleasant surprise to come across on our drive to a camp site! The…read morestaff were so kind and welcoming. It is definitely a casual restaurant but don't let that fool you. The food was excellent! It tasted like my baba's cooking! Everything was so flavorful, comforting, and large portions. The Golybci (cabbage rolls) was my favorite item that we ordered; it was savory and sweet and a little oily...perfect. I left VERY full and somehow I still regret not getting more food to try! That just means I'll be going back soon. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough and can't wait to try more of the menu!

    We don't live in Columbus but Olesya's has crept its way onto our short list of go-to road trip…read morerestaurants. Louisville's restaurant scene is vibrant and broad but it falls short on eastern European cuisines -- for whatever reason it never had the influx of immigrants that you see in cities like Chicago or Cleveland. And Olesya's seems to make some beautiful old world recipes at very affordable prices, serving it up with a casual atmosphere. I have a hard time not getting dumplings if they are on offer, but we decided to forego the dumplings on our most recent visit only because we knew that we'd also be happy with anything stewed. The stroganoff is great, as are the cabbage rolls, and we really enjoyed eating the vegetable stew alongside the pickle plate. One of these days we'll actually try one of the desserts but in the meantime I'm happy just to load up on items from the main menu. And maybe take home some frozen dumplings while I'm at it.

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    4.1(143 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    The food was very good. The first visit my husband had the pomodoro tells with chicken. It was…read morevery light and tasty, I had the potato soup. The soup was potato soup. Creamy and very good. The second time I had the Ahi Tuna which was outstanding and my husband had the burger with sautéed mushrooms. The food was delicious. All in all I recommend this place for reasonable prices, good food and excellent service. It is kind of noisy, good for kids, and a nice place to sit and enjoy friends and good food.

    This place was not amazing at all. We were sat in a section that was partially full but still…read moreignored by every server that walked past us for about 10-15 minutes. When I told my daughter we were about to leave is when a server came up and told us this wasn't her section but she would take care of us. We ordered the loaf of bread, that was amazing, the fried pickles as an appetizer, we received last because of a "miscommunication", they were alright. We got the country fried chicken, the chicken was good, gravy and mashed potatoes were flavorless. They tasted like they were potato flakes made with only water. No kind of seasoning, butter, salt...nothing. We also got the cheesy chicken mac. The only decent thing in that was the marinated chicken, all 4 tiny pieces. The Mac left a weird after taste. There were also pieces of the walls crumbling and the floor was bubbling up. And the ceiling dripping water on to the table in front of us. Our server was very polite and didn't charge us for the pickles due to the mix up.

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