I came here based on a friend's recommendation and tried the Build-Your-Own Bowl. I was amazed by how fresh all of the toppings were. There are so many ingredients to choose from that you can truly build a nutrient-dense meal that's customized exactly how you like it. Even though the bowl doesn't look huge at first, they really pack it full, and it ended up being much more filling than I expected. I also appreciated the variety of dressings, although I found the bowl so flavorful on its own that I didn't even need mine. I ended up saving the dressing to use with another meal later. I've only been here once, so I can't say too much yet, but my first impression was excellent. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the customer service was great. If you're looking for a healthy meal that's both satisfying and packed with fresh ingredients, this is definitely worth trying. I haven't been here enough to make a fair comparison to Roots Natural Kitchen, but the concepts are similar. Hello Bistro seems to offer even more topping options, while Roots feels a little more focused on grain bowls. My favorite additions were the roasted beets and goat cheese, but honestly, there are so many combinations that you could come back several times and have a completely different bowl each visit. Considering how generous they are with the toppings, I think it's a really good value. read more

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This place is right near my office in central Oakland so I have always wanted to try it out. I stopped in for a burger recently and unfortunately it was very underwhelming. The burger could have been from Wendy's for how small and generic the patties were and how soggy the bun was. It had a few sorry little slices of avocado and some chopped red onion; again, just not much to get excited about. The fries were fine, though very skinny. Service was low-key and my food was ready quickly; in general this is good, but it added to my sense that the burger was glorified fast food. The restaurant has lots of seating. read more

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Placed a large order (42 people) online. Everything was correct, for the build your own burger, salads, French fries, ketchup and ranch for the fries. Was very impressed. Was ready when we came to pick up. Wraps were excellent. read more

If you're trying to eat healthy, this is the place to go. Great price and you can customize the salad the way that you want with a great portion side. You can order in line or if it's too long (usually it's not), they have this ordering machine where you can orders on there instead. Each location is big enough to dine inside and it's comfortable enough where you can get some tasks done on your computer. I would recommend. read more

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. read more

Hello Bistro - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is for the Upper Saint Clair location. I was extremely underwhelmed at the quality of this salad. I ordered romaine lettuce, and it appear that they use the really green, dry ends of the romaine stalk, which tastes terrible. The salad itself was very wet, so the croutons were soggy/disintegrating. The worst part was that I ordered it w shrimp and the shrimp tasted weirdly like salmon. The rest of the ingredients were chopped so small that I couldn't really tell what I was eating. I actually got a little nervous at eating the salmony shrimp so I tossed the whole thing $20 for a salad I couldn't stomach is a lot to ask in this days economy. I'll never go back. read more

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! read more

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Bill at Hello Bistro downtown Pittsburgh was super helpful in fixing a mistake that was my fault. He took customer service to the next level. The french fries were delicious, as always. read more

Walked to this shop while staying in a near by hotel in the city. We arrived around. 8pm on a weekday and there were few patrons inside. The staff was friendly and provided recommendations on items to try since it was our first time visiting. I opted for a turkey burger with fries and my mother ordered a salad. The food came out quickly. When I took the first bite of my turkey burger I was hooked. The burger was juicy and flavorful. I actually felt like I might have been eating beef it was so good!! My moms salad was massive. You could easily eat the salad for two meals. I did not try the salad, but my mom said it was tasty. I am glad we found this spot. They offer healthy options on the go without compromising on flavor! read more

First time ordering on the suggestion of a coworker who likes this place (usually goes to monroeville location). got the Build your own salad and chicken noodle soup, delivered by Grub Hub. Never again.Soup was way too salty (when will restaurants learn, folks can ADD their own salt...you cant take it out once the food is ruined.) Salad was supposed to be mixed greens and spinach/kale combo. The greens were mostly chopped so small it was hard to tell what it was, but I noticed a lot of iceburg lettuce, which I hate. Tiny chunks of flavorless tomatoes (they should be at their peak freshness right now!), a few bland artichokes, small mozzarella balls...in other words, bland and mushy with a few nice pieces of red pepper. For $25 you can get a great steak or grilled chicken salad at Tessaro's in Bloomfield! Should always go with local versus chains. Waste of money. read more

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. read more

Hello Bistro - Black, hard "char?" You could break a tooth on it. Not what you want on a burger. - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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! read more

Hello Bistro - Build Your Own Burger- Beyond Burger - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I ordered a salad on line for take out. It was done on time and was delicious. Lots of the extras, not just filled with greens. Their shelf pick up was easy and efficient. I was very pleased. read more

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. read more

Hello Bistro - Chimichurri Chicken Grain Bowl - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

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

Hello Bistro - Side Salad - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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"??!! read more

Hello Bistro - Price Gouging - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I love a chopped salad! Everything is fresh and the prices are good! So many toppings the options are endless. I've been to the Wexford location too. Love Hello Bistro! read more

Hello Bistro markets itself as a healthier option to eating...yet they essentially serve burgers and salads. The conflicting ideology makes it hard for me to decide what the restaurant is trying to do, as I'm okay with a burger patty being more dry if they intentionally put less oil to make it healthier, but then when I get a bag of fries soaked in oil...I have to give up on my healthy intentions. Overall, food here has small portions, both the salad and burgers. Service can be really slow as well (waited 30 min for a burger...). read more

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! read more

Hello Bistro - Terrible photo, but I was a few bites into the Chicken Fiesta Salad and it was incredible. - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The fiesta salad with salmon was tasty. The vinaigrette was light, salad had a kick. Only thing I didn't like was the salmon came as pieces and not one fresh baked piece of salmon. They went light on the protein. Overall a great place to grab a salad for a decent price and if you are in a rush. read more

Every time I go here I always get the friendly service. I like to make my own salads which is great! It's owned by Eat N Park so anytime you are craving their chicken noodle soup it's best to go here for it. read more

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. read more

Hello Bistro - 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. - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Been here 3 times now. The trick is not to get too many items in your bowl or everything will blend together with little taste. Service is usually fast but not the friendliest. Lunch rush could be a long line. I've never had a burger and only the make your own salad. I did get a pot roast sandwich at another location but it was super small, only snack size. Sign up for app to get coupons and free birthday entree! read more

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Ordered online for lunch. Ready when they said. The pick up area is on the wall opposite the wall closest to the registers. Orders are on trays on the wall with the receipt attached. They write your first name and last name initial in black marker which makes it easier to see from a few feet away. I arrived 10 minutes earlier than my pick up time and my order appeared on the shelf 5 minutes later. Great timing considering the lunchtime rush. The food: I got the mushroom and onion burger with a veggie burger patty. The patty is very wide...peaks out from the bun. Taste is okay. Nothing special. Very disappointed in the amount of mushrooms..3 slices!? I don't even taste them. Ordering online is a great option for all the busy workers in Oakland. Order ahead and pick up! Easy as that. read more

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I'd say this Oakland location is the cleanest, most well-run of the others in the city. Always great salad selections with the option to have your greens chopped well. Always great burgers and sandwiches too. Quick and easy dining, excellent value. read more

Hello Bistro - Seating and salad prep area - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We stopped in for a light dinner. Plenty of space to social distance and enjoy our dinner. I had a salad and my husband had a burger. It was quick and good quality. read more

Hello Bistro - Thai Peanut Salmon Salad Meal with potato soup. - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very Dirty We were very hopeful for this restaurant judging from its menu online. When we walked in, we were greeted by a friendly worker, but upon looking around, found the place to be filthy. There was dirt and crumbs on the floor and even a half eaten burger sitting on a trashcan. This place was so dirty that we did not feel comfortable eating here so we left. read more

I absolutely love the salad it was delicious I am not from the area and we don't have this bistro in South Carolina so I'll just have to eat here on my work trips. read more

I wish I could put into words how much I love Hello Bistro. The soups are delicious and flavorful. I love the build your own salad (while also being grateful that a worker builds it for you since salad bars gross me out). Their burgers are fresh and definitely not those frozen patties most places use. They also have fresh cut fries which are a weakness of mine. The service is always friendly and fast. My favorite part is probably the soda dispenser that has old fashioned sodas. I'm a sucker for cream soda! Super busy during lunch time, packed with students. Otherwise an amazing place for a great, decent priced meal! read more

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

Stopped in on the 4th of July before lunch. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I have a lot of dietary restrictions these days and they were willing to talk through all of the ingredients of every mix-in I was interested in. They also changed boards and gloves to prevent any contamination for me. Would definitely eat there again if I visit Pittsburgh again. read more

Hello Bistro is another hit from parent company Eat N' Park. They offer burgers, salads, sandwiches, soap and even build your own salads. On this particular visit my girls and I came for the burgers however. My wife and I both chose the Original E'nP Superburger with fries and our daughter chose the Mushroom & Onion Jack Burger with fries. A few minutes later our food was on the table. My wife and I's burgers were just as good as ever as they were always our go to's at Eat N' Park. The fries were delicious also. Our daughter was quiet the whole time so I take it she enjoyed her burger as well! It's nice to have a different option for burgers other than Burger King or Wendy's. Next time I will try one of their salads as they sound very good as well! read more

Hello Bistro - Original E'nP Superburger - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I had the misfortune of ordering the turkey burger today. Surprisingly it was quite thin--maybe 1/4-inch in the center, then tapered down to a very thin crunchy edge around perimeter. Quite unsatisfying for the $9.99 price. read more

I have been to Hello Bistro several times now and I really can't believe there aren't more places like this in Pittsburgh to build your own salad. I created my own salad with salmon as my protein. Seriously soooo many toppings to choose from. I had a hard time passing up any of them. I also ordered a kids meal for my daughter- grilled cheese, fries, milk and a smiley cookie for $5. Yes $5!!!! Seriously such a good deal. We came in their off peak season since Pitt students were gone for the summer. With that said there was no wait to order and parking was easy. All a plus. One thing I thought was strange was the fact that they have a family restroom but no high chairs. I get this is smack in the middle of college town but there were several other families there and you made a point to have a family restroom. There should be high chairs. Food is good though so I will be back. I will just be better prepared with my daughter next time if we dine in. read more

Need to hire someone that cares about the quality of ingredients, especially since your guests can see everything on the salad bar. Green peppers were slimy, the pickled beets were very pale and color and had a white film, the peas were an off white color and looked rotten. No thanks, I turned around and left. It's a shame, this place used to be pretty good but has consistently just gotten worse. read more

Hello Bistro is one of the best "fast food" options. I have visited this Oakland location as well as several others, and they're always consistent. This location is bright and clean. Their salads are huge and packed full of flavor. You can order one from the menu or build your own! What I love most is the way they chop them so everything is bite sized! I always get a salad, but my boyfriend frequently gets their burgers and fries and those are really good, too. I like the mix of options to please everyone in your party! You can order ahead on the app for pick up or eat in! I've done both and really like the options. Another pro tip: coupons are frequent on the app, so always check before checking out! This is a great option because it definitely can be a little pricey, especially for casual food. read more

Hello Bistro is not for you if you are looking for a decent date night. But if you just decide to skip cooking tonight, hello bistro is always there for you. I've been eating their salad for three years. I consider it as a substitute for school's salad bar. Whenever I want to feel healthy, the heaping bowl of salad from this place would not let you down. I've never tried burger or sandwich though, since other options for fast food is close by enough. But back to salad, what else can you ask for if you get unlimited topping? The only complaint I have is the lack of consistency in the portion and the chop. Sometimes my medium bite chop left me chewing on leaves like a cow. Other times my chops was so small that I felt like drinking salad. But regardless hello bistro is still my go-to place for salad. read more

Hello Bistro - Create your own salad - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I never thought I would refer to a salad place as one of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. My friend suggested this place for lunch and all the while I was skeptical. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted my salad. I ordered a tandoori salad story and I finished the entire bowl. Citrus Lime Vinaigrette with fresh and crunchy kale, spinach, and quinoa was delicious. Sunflower seeds were a great addition to the salad. I highly recommend trying this place. It is very busy during lunch and expect a wait time of up to 10 minutes. read more

Hello Bistro - A tandoori salad story - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place satisfies all of my needs! It's cheap, fast, can be healthy, and filling. I've been here twice in the past week and both times have left satisfied. The first instance my friend and I shared a California scrambler ($5!!) and fries ($2). The fries were thin and plentiful, and the people behind the counter were very friendly and accommodating when I asked for mayo. The second time my friend got a John Wayne BBQ Burger ($6.50) and fries and we were able to finish it comfortably. Looking at most of their menu items they seem to offer many health aware options such as turkey burgers and creating your own salad. The place is affordable and convenient. Definitely great for college students who are looking to fill their stomachs and not overeat while not spending a fortune! read more

Hello Bistro - California scrambler no bacon $5 fries $2 - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania