The service is sometimes slow during busy hours, but the food is delicious. My favorite item is the over-easy cheeseburger. The French fries with their special ranch are DELICIOUS. Their create-your-own salads can be pricey but they are worth it! I've never had a bad experience here and the staff are always extremely friendly. read more

Hello Bistro - Caribbean shrimp salad - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Still a winning option for healthy eats that are quick and easy. I had been working out of an office space down the street, so ordering online was super convenient to just grab instead of fighting the lunch crowd. The salads are seriously huge, I really don't know how they pack so much into one container, but I always have trouble finishing it entirely (although I usually force myself to because it's so good!). I also like the option of cutting the salads into large/medium/small pieces (I like small) and I like having the heavy/medium/light option for dressing too (medium thanks!). They have a huge amount of toppings, as well as a variety of dressings (in my opinion, they most important part of a salad!). My current jam has been the poppyseed dressing, but I didn't see it as an option the last time I ordered a salad, so I hope they didn't take it off the menu. I always opt for the kale mix, and that wasn't an option either. So I'm not sure if they were just out that day or what was up but I'm hoping both are back on. Let's be honest though, the only thing I ever want to eat from here is that famous Eat n' Park ranch! read more

We decided on Hello Bistro one day last weekend. I had been putting off going here because I never really found myself in the mood for a salad. Yes, i thought the only thing Hello Bistro had was a giant salad bar. Both of us decided on a burger and fries. Decent burger and pretty sweet options to choose from, especially the breakfast sandwiches (which are served all day). I really enjoy the fresh cut fries.. and at $2 it cant really be beat. That's pretty much the price of a half-full bag of funyuns, haha. Kudos to HB for having a ranch dispenser from the girl who eats ranch. with. everything. ! The Boylan Soda fountain was a nice touch too! Next time, I'm going to try the salad. I couldnt make up my mind this past Sunday and didn't want to hold up my party, which is why I decided on the burger. I think its pretty sweet that HB has a salad bar + a menu with that has cool salad ideas already created! (salads by us) there are some pretty interesting options there.. Same is true for the regular salad bar (salads by you) By the way, remember at the beginning of this review i stated "i never really found myself in the mood for a salad"... wellllllll, since heading here, i've been patiently waiting to head back for a salad...... & I brought home their menu, so I often find myself staring at the fridge at the HB salad menu! aah We shall return and i'll update my salad experience. I wonder if a HB will ever have a location downtown. That'd be pretty sweet. read more

Hello Bistro - bobbys salad , I chose the burger & fries today :) - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have been eagerly awaiting the opening of Hello Bistro, and I was thrilled when I found out I would have time to head over for the trendy restaurant's first day. As I walked in, I was blown away by the hipness and modernness of the decor. The front facade has giant garage windows that open up to the outside on a bright, sunny day like the opening happened to be. The manager greeted us with menus and a smiling face as we proceeded to gaze over the vast variety of FREE endless toppings. The worker kindly helped me build my salad and told me what some of the unknown items were that I was gazing over. After successfully building my ginormous salad, I decided on Citrus Lime Vinaigrette, which was one of the many dressing they have to offer. The way they prepared the salads and then chop them up right in front of you really creates an intimate experience. On a side note, the fountain drinks are Boylan Vintage Sodas, and they are extremely delicious! My salad was all that I hoped it to be. I cannot believe I received a huge shrimp salad with as many toppings as I wanted including a variety of cheese for all $9.00. Not to mention, I finished my meal up with a yummy milkshake that made my stomach very happy. I cannot wait to come back! read more

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I visited hello bistro for the second time recently and was in love! I decided to make my own salad- kale, romaine, cucumbers, QUINOA, grilled corn, roasted broccoli, edamame, avocado, almonds... I literally put everything in This salad! The customer service was great- the lady was patient as I ordered almost everything for this salad. They even ask you how you want it chopped and how much dressing you want- which is awesome! I had this salad for lunch and was stuffed. I'm not the type of person that is ever really stuff after a salad but I totally was this time.. And I now copied off of them and add cooked quinoa in my salads at home now:). What a refreshing place- huge portions, decent prices and awesome food- I am excited to return again soon when I'm in Oakland! read more

I was working this past weekend and everyone wanted to try Hello Bistro. I volunteered to drive down and pick up the food for everyone. The salads were ready when I arrived and I believe everyone got exactly what they had ordered. We will order again. read more

I have been coming here probably for the past three years. Whenever I feel like I am not eating enough vegetables, I make sure to go to Hello Bistro. I always do the create your own salad, because then you can get as many as toppings as you want. Recently, I have been getting fruity salads, with mandarin oranges, apples, strawberries, edamame, quinoa, bell peppers, red onions, cucumbers, broccoli, avocado, chicken, almonds, pumpkin seeds, with citrus lime vinaigrette. I usually just try to make sure to have a theme in mind because the amount of toppings can be overwhelming. Also, they give you a free salad for your birthday which is great! read more

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I despised eating salads until I found Hello Bistro. I always do a "make your own salad" because you can literally put ANY vegetables you want in it! I load up my mixed greens with all of my favorite veggies (mushrooms, carrots, celery, bell peppers, garbanzo beans, soy beans, and the roasted vegetable of the day) along with some quinoa and Asiago cheese. And of course don't forget to add your favorite crunchies to the mix!! I've been getting salads here for 4 years now and my favorite all time dressing is the Thai peanut sauce--it just adds so much flavor to a bowl full of fresh greens! Pro tips: make your own salad, load up on veggies (it makes the price of the sale worth it), and don't come during rush hour when the college students dominate the lines read more

I don't visit Pittsburgh frequently, but when I do the family's first stop is Hello Bistro for turkey burgers and milkshakes. Usually there's a line but we never mind the wait. However, fr some unfathomable reason, they no longer serve milkshakes! WHAAAAT?!! No wonder there's no line now. The turkey burger is still great, but the milkshakes made the meal. We watched another family discover this horrible truth and left without ordering. Another group ate and went across the street for milkshakes at the overpriced new milkshake place. Shame. I hope Bistro realizes its mistake and brings the milkshakes back. read more

Hello Bistro is a new chain by the folks behind Eat N Park. It offers bistro-style food with a healthier twist than what you would find at a lot of places. I really love this place for a lot of reasons. The first reasons is their extensive salad bar. You basically order a salad ($7.50 without protein), and then you can tell them all of the toppings you want - everything from roasted chickpeas to eggs, edamame and blue cheese. Protein toppings include pork, chicken, steak and tofu. Their dressings are interesting and full of flavor. My favorite is the pesto vinaigrette. I typically get a salad with romaine, mushrooms, egg, edamame, blue cheese, almonds, cranberries and the pesto dressing. Their grilled cheeses and sandwiches are also rather inventive. I like their veggie burger, but last time I went I ordered the 2-alarm burger with a veggie patty sub, and it wasn't that exciting. Maybe I wasn't in the mood. It's usually fantastic. Their fries come in a massive portion for $2, and they are my favorite part of Hello Bistro. I can't help it, I'm a potato junkie. They're skinny and crispy and just full of yum! The natural-soda fountain is also fantastic. I usually try one of each, but birch beer is my favorite. Their cream soda is also fabulous when you mix it with the orange soda. Yummy! Their current milkshake special is a strawberry-mango milkshake. It was to die for. Hello Bistro staff is always friendly and helpful. I love the environment, I love the food. I am excited about this place, and I hope it continues to grow! read more

Hello Bistro - The prettiest soda I've ever seen - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great place for a nice and filling salad even if you are not a salad person. Slightly sad that they made their bowls smaller form last year, but still a great place for food. I usually get a build your own salad where you can select anything from their wide selection salad bar. Ingredients are fresh and the salad is usually big enough for two meals. A nice healthy option, I recommend giving it a try! read more

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

I visited Hello Bistro on 9/10/21. I had not been there in 7 years, since my daughter graduated PITT. Imani was their employee who dealt with me and she was awesome! She was incredibly patient with me, answered my questions politely and knowledgeably, and made the best salad I've ever had from there! I sat outside and it's a great location to see everything on Forbes and get that PITT campus vibe. I'll be back to Hello Bistro for sure - and I hope Imani is there working again! read more

If you want a salad, go to roots across the street. Hello Bistro is over priced and dangerous for food allergies since they chop all salads on the same boards. However, there is a lot of seating and they have Boylan sodas which are delicious. read more

Stayed in Oakland after long day, night at work. Tried HB 1st time. Was like being back in California where chopped salad places are all over the place. I got the thai salmon salad, yum! Lots of crunch and perfectly dressed. Husband's choice was cheeseburger over easy. Said in his top 3 burgers. Friendly service and discount for downloading their app. 2nd experience updated review. Daytime lunch. Slowwwwww, ignored, finally waited on. Veggies in the case brown, sad, soggy. No hello. Not fresh. read more

Even at 1:20 PM, this place is packed. I ordered the sesame soba salmon salad (kale + spinach) to go, but had asked for the kale to be completely replaced by spinach. Surprisingly the cashier said that it was impossible because it is a predesigned salad. I find it ironic that a place that prides itself on customizable salads can't even just make this simple adjustment. Nevertheless I took the salad with kale, rather than replicating the entire salad with spinach instead via the salad bar. The discrepancy between the amount of salad portrayed on the picture and what I received was apparent. They didn't even fill it to the plastic brim, whereas other people's salads were overflowing. Despite my criticisms, the salad was good. The avocado, edamame, and soba noodles were a unique way to spice up a salad. The Thai peanut dressing was slightly sweet, but didn't overpower the salmon or toppings. read more

Hello Bistro - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was lucky enough to get in here just before the lunch mob swarmed this place on a Monday. I could not have timed that more perfectly! I wasn't in a rush, but certainly wouldn't have wanted to wait in the line that extended out the door. Granted that make your own salad option is choice. The cashier explained to me what to do (since I'd only been to another location for Superburger combos) and I couldn't wait to tell them to add, well, almost everything. A little of this, a little of that...and then with a medium chop and just a drizzle of the ranch dressing I couldn't even tell what all was in there. And I loved every bite of it! You start with lettuce (mixed greens, kale, romaine, spinach) and then they top it with any and all toppings at no additional charge. Even though meats are extra, I splurged on the salmon for $3. This was possibly the most amazing salad I've ever eaten for $11. It can get crazy and messy in there, but they keep things loving at a pretty steady pace. I was impressed with the way they kept it all organized with dine in and take out orders all coming in at the same time. My only concern is that it could be cleaner with how fast they chop those salads. read more

Hello! was the friendly greeting as we entered. Here's how this works: you pick up a menu as you walk in the door, you can order a salad or burger on the menu or create your own. There are over 50 salad toppings. So much to chose from! The salad is huge! My partner in eating ordered one of the specialty salads. You then watch them mix the salad and cut/chop the mixed greens; your choice of small, medium or large chunks. Then they add the dressing of your choice. Or you can get a Flippin burger. With the burger order they give you a number to set on the table you select and when complete, the kitchen brings it to you. Delicious burger (had the Over-Easy, Burger + Cheddar Cheese + Bacon + Over-Easy Egg = That's All Yolks!} and good fries! Love the Boylan's Vintage Soda Pop machine, too! HB has a few beers and wines available. HB does have a few grille Sam'iches, Soup and Breakfast. read more

I really tried to hold off giving a review on this Hello bistro because I was hoping they would turn themselves around. But seriously I don't think I could've gone to a worst location. I walk in and I'm the only customer in the entire restaurant and I say "hello how are you", and the cashier just looks at me like I'm stupid. Then I proceeded to order, where she asked me multiple times to repeat myself, and I didn't mind that because I figured that way she wouldn't get it wrong. I got one salad exactly how it is made, and I got a second salad with shrimp instead of chicken. Not really a hard substitution. She went to go make my salad and completely disregarded the shrimp and put on chicken instead. Then when I said to her that I got shrimp, instead of making it over again she just took the chicken off ( though left some of it on) and then proceeded to just add shrimp on top of the leftover chicken. Then she put the salad on the counter for the second girl to bag, and the second girl stood there texting on her phone for five minutes before she bagged my salad. Again, this is every single time I go, and I always go when there's not a line and yet still get terrible service. I don't get it at all. read more

The burger was just O.K. The fries were extra. This place is a little confusing for ordering, and it is kind of small on the inside, and can get pretty crowded at lunchtime. The salads look pretty good, but I haven't tried one yet. read more

Hello Bistro - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hello Bistro usually hits the spot for me whether it's a salad or their delicious French fries! The detail put into your salad is excellent, and there are SO MANY options---chop size, dressings, cheese, proteins, whole or half lemon, so on and so forth! The French fries are so tasty and crispy! Many people pass by the mini smiley cookies---don't pass them by; they're a nice finish (or start) to your meal especially for $.50 :) read more

Lunch can be very busy. Great salads - I like chopped fine. Definitely try the burgers here too. You can order ahead and they will have ready to go on a pickup shelf. read more

I visited Hello Bistro for the first time today and wanted to try their Salmon Avocado burger since it was their special. I took it to go and when i got to class i realized that they gave me a hamburger instead of a salmon burger. I called to see if they can start making me the Burger so i could pick it up but the person on the phone HUNG UP. Then when i got there they tried to blame me when I don't eat red meat so why in the world would i ask for it. They were so rude when i had to walk back to get my new food. On top of that it took so long to get my new meal. Terrible Customer service and I do not want to return after that Piada is right across the street with better customer service. Yeah read more

NOT VEGAN FRIENDLY! Walked in and walked right back out. Their prep bar was a catastrophe. There was egg in the cucumber, bacon in the onion, and cheese in everything. The cross contamination was atrocious. Not friendly for people with dairy allergies. Also, the restrooms were a disgusting. Now it may have been a lunch rush but it was a Thursday around 2pm. read more

I like this cafe it's a cool place to eat. They have a giant make your own salad for 7 to 9 bucks. I already had salad at home so I tried the grilled cheese with apples and bacon. It was just ok, not that flavorful. The fries are ok. read more

Hello Bistro - Griiled cheese with apples and bacon and fries - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Five stars for the burgers and salads, and for the fact that it's one of the few places you can actually get a healthy salad in Oakland. But my god, don't bother having the online ordering if the pickup times are so wildly wrong. I get it's not the fault of the staff, it's the fault of whomever is managing and setting up the workflow. When you have online ordering in a very busy place not having people only working on the online orders defeats the purpose entirely. The last three times I've been the wait times have ended up being 35, 30, and 40 minutes. If it's going to be that long fine, figure out a way to work it into your online ordering system, get Eat n Park to pony up and join grubhub or eatstreet that can give actual estimates instead of always saying 20 minutes. It won't stop me from eating here, but I'm sure it's going to stop people who aren't lucky enough to work across the street and have actual time crunches on their lunch breaks. read more

This is another of the "build your own" upscale fast food spots that are great for quick meals. They have a ton of veggie and topping options for salad so you can create your own masterpiece. They also have several dressing options and I love the fact that they ask you how much dressing you want and what size you want your salad chopped. The portion size is quite large, so it definitely a salad as a meal, especially with a protein added. People behind the counter were friendly and helpful while I made decisions. It was a late afternoon, but the place was still pretty hopping and everything moved along quickly. It looked like they also had some pretty good burgers and hand cut fries, but we were in a salad mood. My only complaint it that the dining area was not really clean. This happens in this type of spot because no one gets out from behind the counter to wipe off tables. read more

By far the most unprofessional and unhygienic staff. They don't cover their mouths when they sneeze. They take their time making the food during busy hours. "How does it take 20 minutes to make a salad? Come to to Hello Bistro and find out!" read more

I went here for lunch on a Sunday. The staff was friendly. I ordered an avocado burger and fries. The burger had melted cheese and avocado that blended together and looked like gooey boogers (honest review here!), but the burger tasted good. The fries were a little greasy but tasted good also. read more

HELLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BISTRO! This place is one of my go-to places when I'm hungry. I absolutely love it and find myself craving it constantly. Sometimes you just really want a salad and Hello Bistro is there to save your day! So, for $9 you get all the fixins including gourmet toppings like avocado! The proteins they offer also cater to vegans and vegetarians in that they offer tofu! I love that they offer dried cranberries and toasted walnuts. What's also great is you can switch up the salad every time you come here. They have lots of different dressings and you can sample all of them to see which one you like. The salad is REALLY filling but if you have room I do suggest ordering the fries. They're pretty darn delicious but after the one time I ordered fries and a salad I learned the hard way that I can only have room for the one or the other - and the salad wins! Seriously, check it out! You can make your salad as crazy or simple as you like it. Hard to believe this place is owned by Eat n Park. Oh, and they serve beer and wine! read more

Burger is nothing special but definitely better than a regular fast food joint. Like the combination of egg and bacon on the burger. They also give you a decent amount of fries which comes piping hot in an oil soaked brown paper bag. Haven't tried their salads or soups but wish I had. Overall, decent place to get lunch. It's marginally better than fast food but I feel like the area has better restaurants that offer a lot more. read more

Hello Bistro - Egg burger - Salad Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'm not an Eat 'n Park fan. I find the food in the same vein as a Denny's or Bob Evans (gag) and I find the contraction "eat'n" downright disrespectful to the English language. So when I first heard about Hello Bistro, I was skeptical, knowing they were part of the ENP family. I'm glad I gave it a try, because these salads are monstrous! For a flat $7 charge, you can create your own salad from seemingly endless toppings. I like that they offer tofu for the vegetarian crowd, but I've never felt the need to indulge after all of the other goodies I've selected. These salads are HUGE. I'm not sure how a person could finish one of these in one sitting. They just added quinoa to a long line of salad goodies which makes me happy. The standard fare are represented (carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc), along with some less prevelant salad bar items. You will be prompted by one of the friendly staff about how you would like your salad chopped. Small bites? Medium? Larger bites? Just tossed? Who has even given this much thought to salads before!? Now for the crunchies. Sure, you could get croutons, but I like the pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds, fried onion straws and dried cranberries for some needed crunch and texture. Hello Bistro has 14 different dressings to choose from. To date I've tried only two, the Asian Sesame and citrus lime vinaigrette. It will be difficult for me to stray from the latter from here on out, it was amazing, and I don't really even like salad dressing. Seriously, what is with people and ranch dressing?? I haven't tried the veggie burger or other sandwiches. I probably won't. I really like the salads. It's a quick walk down to Hello Bistro from work, so the next time I'm craving a really big salad, I know where I'll be heading. read more

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

This place is okay. I think the salad bar is nice, but I don't understand charging $8 for something that is 90% lettuce. Everyone else seems to think this is cheap though so what do I know. I have had the burgers twice and each time they were surprisingly greasy, almost too greasy. The place is nice and clean though and the unique soda fountain is nice. Warning to anyone with peanut allergies, the fries are cooked in peanut oil. read more

I was incredibly underwhelmed by Hello Bistro. My friend treated me out to dinner on a Friday night and suggested we eat at Hello Bistro which just so happens to be a favorite lunch spot of hers. I got the whatever salad with shrimp. I was expecting maybe shrimp laid prettily onto of a bed of fresh greens what I got was a plastic bowl full of what looked like a left overs and shrimp bits mixed into it. I am not a fan of Hello Bistro. I do appreicate that HB has beer for sale that's a nice Oakland/Collegetown touch. read more

Hello Bistro is a go to for me. I love the concept. Everything always tastes and looks fresh. I always build my own salad and you can add 2 toppings if you want or 12! They have so many toppings i could never list all of them. Sometimes I have to ask for extra of a certain topping as they might just give you a tiny bit, but they never say no. They ask you how finely chopped you'd like your salad and how heavily dressed too. You have a lot of delicious dressing to choose from but the chipotle citrus bbq is my favorite. The salads are also so big that sometimes we'll go and split a salad and some fries if we're feeling it. The inside has all metal chairs and some low and high tables. With the amount of traffic that goes through this location, sometimes it looks like the place could be cleaner. But if you eat in the restaurant you just leave your food on the table when you are done and they come clean it up for you which is really nice. I also like that they have ranch next to the drink machine and little sauce to-go containers that you can fill and take with you. Genius. This is always a quick dinner option for me as I always leave feeling full, but not super unhealthy. read more

Hello Bistro was the first restaurant I ate at in Oakland and I was hooked from day one. It puts every salad I get at another restaurant to shame, as the toppings are endless and so deliciously fresh. I tend to leave feeling full, but not post-Chipotle-burrito stuffed. Quinoa, endamame, fresh blueberries, Kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella balls-- essentially everything you would find in a dream salad bar. I'm sure the other reviewers have summed up how great this place is, so I'll leave it at this: hungry for vegetables? Go to Hello Bistro. Thirsty for vintage, real-sugar (no HFCS) pop? Go to Hello Bistro. Really feeling a beer with your Eat n' Park burger? Go to Hello Bistro. You'll thank me later. read more

I only wish that there was a Hello Bistro in my neighborhood. I only had a salad but it was terrific fresh and huge. It could have easily fed two people big you like salad stop by because you will truly enjoy what they hBe to offer. Either pick from their pre designed salads or design your own. Really great. read more

I've been here a few times. I always get the salad, since I'm not a (beef) burger eater. Pros: (1) Make-your-own salad concept: This is the only place I've been to in PGH that does it (2) Boylan soda fountain: I recommend the orange and cream sodas in particular (3) E'n P potato soup: Always a solid option (4) Fries: Though I've never ordered them, I've tried them from friends who have, and I believe they're fresh cut (albeit a bit on the greasy side) (5) Location: Convenient to Pitt and Presby (also, a healthier alternative to much of what's served at the Presby cafeteria--can't speak for Pitt...) Cons (1) Salad content: Roughly 75% lettuce (2) Salad quality: It's okay, but nothing that blew me away, despite having tried both the make-your-own and preset versions (3) Price: $7.50 seems a bit steep for a salad that's mostly lettuce (see above). As of the last time I visited, they were running a email coupon promo that you could access via a QR code, however. (4) Crowding: If you go for lunch during the school year, it can be hard to get a table (but then again, what place on Forbes or Fifth doesn't have this problem?) Overall, an okay option for lunch in Oakland, esp. for those trying to eat healthier. 3.5 stars. read more

Was walking by and decided to check it out. I had a grilled cheese sandwich with Apple slices on it which was surprisingly good. Excellent fries and a chocolate shake too. If you're into healthy choices, they had a huge salad bar surely to excite any vegetarian or paleo. read more

What I hate about salads is not having enough dressing and/or mixing it into the lettuce completely. No joke - I put my salads in a big container at home and shake them in dressing before eating them. But now we have Hello Bistro! I went for the first time today, and I love it! I got the chicken apple salad and it was very very good. Everyone was very helpful and friendly too. I'll definitely be back. read more

We were dying for salads, and Hello Bistro did not disappoint! They have the best selection of toppings, and they never weigh your salad or tell you "no." They've got the good ones like green and black olives and artichokes and plenty of fresh fruit. The salad selecting, chopping, and mixing process is really fun... and makes a darn tasty salad! Also, consider having your salad "finely chopped." Every bite is packed with delicious flavor with no enormous pieces of lettuce to fight. The fries are great! Plus, I love the fountain full of Boylan soda! Mmmmm! Hello, Black Cherry! read more