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Hello Bistro

3.4 (241 reviews)
InexpensiveSalad, Burgers, Wraps
Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Rachel T.

Hello Bistro used to be my go to lunch spot as a Point Park college student. I have visited the Oakland location hundreds of times, and recently went back for the first time in probably 8 years. After a day at the museum, we were in the mood for salads for lunch. I suggested Hello Bistro and I was glad to see they were still open. There was only one employee working, and he did a great job. We were the only ones there when we arrived in the middle of the day, but more people came as we were eating. I did my typical build your own salad bowl plus salmon, and my dad picked a premade salad. I love that the toppings are unlimited. The apple cider dressing is my favorite too. The salad bar area was stocked, but some of the ingredients like the tomatoes looked very out of season and sad. The roasted vegetables are my favorite. My salad was HUGE and the employee still packed it into the bowl. A tried and true great salad spot.

A person holds a clear plastic bowl of salad with greens, corn, and tofu inside, in a restaurant setting with a neon sign that says 'HELLO Togo' behind.

Hello Bistro was amazing in Oakland. That staff was kind food was all healthy and delicious. So affordable cheaper than McDonald's. The place was very clean!

Black, hard "char?" You could break a tooth on it.  Not what you want on a burger.
Jon C.

Well...I usually like Hello Bistro. It's a fun spinoff and really enjoy the USC location. The Oakland location is....dirty. All the way through. At 6pm the place was fairly empty, and the trash was overflowing. The salad bar had not been cleaned up all day, apparently. My burger had tons of "char". Hard, black particles that you feel with every bite. Gross...and the result of a grill that has not been cleaned. The smell of the fry oil was that unmistakable odor of old oil. Yo....corporate in Homestead....time for a surprise inspection. I know this sounds harsh, but this location has bad sales for a reason, and it's not the menu or location.

Build Your Own Burger- Beyond Burger - A burger with a beef patty, melted cheese, and toppings inside a bun, partially wrapped in foil, held over a tray.
Layla K.

Relatively cheap place to find good beyond burgers! I got mine with a brioche bun, mushrooms, fries, and chipotle bbq sauce. I wish there were more topping choices and the interior is not very nice but I would definitely go again!

Chimichurri Chicken Grain Bowl - A lentil grain bowl with avocado, chopped vegetables, and herbs in a clear plastic container, served with a black fork.
Cara B.

Tried the chimichurri chicken grain bowl. Food came out quick and portion sizes were good, but the bowl itself lacked some flavor. I took mine to go and added lime juice at home.

Side Salad - A clear plastic bowl contains a side salad with chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, and mixed vegetables, placed on a wooden table.
Andrew A.

Salad is really good! Excellent service and atmosphere! Really good restaurant! Best salad in Oakland.

Price Gouging - Display of four wrap options at Hello Bistro, including Autumn Apple + Pear, Cranberry Apple Crunch, Mexican Street Corn, and Bacon + Ranch wraps, with prices and options.

The prices have shot up today by 26% on the mobile app- this will not bode well for this location. Unbelievable. $15 salads, wraps?!!! $20 "meals"??!!

Terrible photo, but I was a few bites into the Chicken Fiesta Salad and it was incredible.
Katie D.

I'm new to the area. A coworker picked Hello Bistro for lunch. I went with the Chicken Fiesta Salad...Wow. I think this is the best salad I've ever had in my entire life. That lime dressing is mind blowing. When we officially move to Pittsburgh, this is going to be a staple in my take ordering rotation. I like that the website has nutrition information, super helpful for those of us counting macros!

I even had to take it off of their bun, which was almost soaked. I put it on my own bun, and it still was horrible. - A burger with lettuce, tomato, and sauce is shown alongside grilled egg and ham, with additional vegetables and bread visible.

Absolutely the most salty almost vinegar tasting burger I've ever had. It was so bad. This is the first time I've tried this place. I was really looking forward to it. I ordered on DoorDash. I am extremely let down I highly recommend you do not order from here the burgers were also severely burned.

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Thanks for the great review and for stopping by, Kyle! Come back soon!

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VERY noisy kitchen. Could be more effort at peace. No excuse for constsnt clang banging. Staff seems angry.

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Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, Layla!

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Slowest service on Earth. Good food though but I shouldn't have to wait 30 mins for a fast food meal

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Roots Natural Kitchen

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Great spot for lunch takeout on Pitt campus. Roots has done a good job filling the fast casual…read moreniche with some healthy feeling, largely vegetarian options. Most bowls are rice, greens, and/or beans based with various vegetables for toppings. Heartier than a salad but healthier than Chipotle. I've gotten lunch there a few times and have always been satisfied. My favorite bowl is El Jefe, which comes with rice, kale, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and a protein topping (I like the miso tofu but you can also get chicken). The bowl also comes with cilantro/lime sauce, which I do not get because it's very salty. That's my one complaint about Roots - despite their healthy ingredients, their bowls can get quite saucy and salty if you go with the default options. This particular location is well-staffed, so service is usually quick, but it can get a rush of students around 12pm.

I came in to try the limited time Garu bowl for lunch. The place itself is nice, it's always clean…read moreand I've never had any issues with the staff while ordering. The bowl was good but I was a little disappointed in the portion. Roots is a little bit more expensive than other similar options but I usually don't mind as they often give me a very full bowl, but that wasn't the case with the Gary bowl. It was less full than the bowls I usually get along with being very heavy on the rice and not too much chicken or even the kale. Aside from that it was still yummy but I think I'll be going back to my regular order next time.

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Roots Natural Kitchen

(67 reviews)

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Imagine fast food, but healthy... and actually tastes good…read more High quality ingredients, with real preparation (roasted veggies, pickled items) and even fun seasonal options (candied pecans and honeycrisp apples for fall) The options are endless. Every thing was delicious. Portions are absolute huge. At first, you'll think the bowl is not full until you realize the bowls are huge. You could easily feed two people with a single entree. The staff is always ahead of schedule. I've never walked in and had to wait. Plus, the place is super clean and welcoming.

Roots is currently one of my go-to's - I regularly order lunch for pickup while driving to my…read morein-office work day. That means I haven't actually eaten inside Roots itself; maybe one day I won't be picking up my meal on the go? But until then, I can't comment on what a sit-down experience here is like. If the name didn't give it away, this is an eatery focused on "natural foods", AKA whole foods. So if you want a salad or a bowl, this is a good place to get one. They have a limited number of "set" menu items, and they let you make custom creations, too. This is where I reveal how lame I am, because I found my favorite order back in 2023 and I've never changed it up! If you see me here I'm probably ordering a Mayweather salad, which includes kale, bulgur, sweet potatoes, beets, red onions, goat cheese, and chicken. One day I might shake things up and try their cobb salad...but until then, I'll let the Mayweather continue to delight my tastebuds. Disclaimer that Roots is not the cheapest eatery on the block, but for me, it's my weekly treat. I could never make a salad as tasty as theirs, and a good (i.e. healthy and yummy) meal makes my in-office day a little better! I can't wait to pick up my regular order again later this week (although I might steal another reviewer's idea and get the BBQ tofu instead of chicken...it sounds good AND it would make me a slightly less boring regular!).

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