A true five-star experience. And those are rare. Humbowl is a relatively recent addition to College Avenue in Elmwood, having arrived in February 2022. They make wholesome, healthy foods that excel in flavor and deliciousness. Their "humbowls" are served with 1) choice of protein, including shrimp, chicken, sausage, legumes like lentils and garbanzo beans, and organic fried eggs; 2) brown rice and organic red quinoa; 3) a bunch of healthy veggies, including garlic mushrooms, zucchini, sautéed greens, red beets, broccoli, roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, organic tomato. They also have salads and all day brunch (wooooooo!!!!!!) which features egg-based "scrambowls." All food is cooked right in front of you as soon as you order it, and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients. SO. YUMMY. Feeling particularly grateful for places like this that fill my belly with healthy, nutritious, filling foods. Come visit them and give them some love :) read more

Humbowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

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vegan and dairy free Good way to get your veggies. I appreciate they have lots of sauce. Very friendly service. Free refills on coffee Bathroom is gender neutral single-serve and ADA accessible. read more

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This was my second time at Humbowl. I enjoyed my first time here and needed to come back to try their other items! I got Thai curry with chicken per their recommendation for the most popular item. Everything was well-balanced and I loved the coconut curry sauce they had. The chicken was seasoned too salty unfortunately. I would have given 4 stars but the service I received was phenomenal. They asked if I needed to refill my water bottle when I was at the register (which I didn't need to at the time), and that was very kind of them! When dining in, they directed me to outlets and offered WiFi to me when I needed to get some work done. The food was finished so quickly and dropped off at my table before I could even take out my laptop and plug in my charger. After eating, they kindly took my plate away and asked again if I needed to refill my water bottle. Overall, the staff were very nice and the ambiance is pleasing. It was not busy when I went early morning and it is spacious as well. I'll be back again to try more items on the menu! read more

Humbowl - Thai curry with chicken - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Come here if you're looking for a feel-good but delicious and filling meal. A bit on the pricier side for the portion but worth the try. Service is quick and friendly as well! read more

Humbowl - Seasonabowl with Shrimp - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

7/5/25 - Healthy but yummy spot! This was my 2nd time here and the food is always filling, never feel guilty about what I'm eating and it tastes good as well. I got the sesame jasmine bowl which I added chicekn to: it has broccoli, cabbage, chicken, sesame seeds, red pepper, a tangy citrus sauce. The portion size is perfect for me. The little monster they have as their mascot is also so so cute! read more

Humbowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

Just tried Humbowl on my way to a concert at the Greek Theater. Being vegan/gf for health reasons can be a little challenging at times. Was really happy to discover this sweet spot. Food was super tasty fresh and creative. Perfect portions, reasonably priced Really nice people working there. Very clean cheerful place. I will definitely be going to the San Rafael space. So happy for another option when I want to eat out. read more

My absolute favorite restaurant. Healthy, delicious, real food, grilled up fresh right in front of you, with no corporate cost cutting economy-of-scale bullshit. They even sell sodas with only 6 grams of sugar per can. I eat here every chance I get. I can't find any other restaurants like this in the bay area. read more

Humbowl - Seasonabowl (Summer) - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great neighborhood spot for some really thoughtful and tasty meals. I just love not having to think about nutrition when going out to eat - no matter what you order here, it's going to be nutritious and easy on the belly. I had the Togarashi with cauliflower rice and shrimp. It was delicious! Very filling and energizing. Note: I had to order a second one because I couldn't eat spicy that day and I didn't realize that the sauce topping would have such a kick. Just a good think to know if you might also need the sauce on the side. read more

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This place has been on my radar ever since I saw it on Snackpass and I was not disappointed with what I got at all! I got a togarashi bowl, which consisted of white rice, garlic cremini mushrooms, sautéed greens, red sweet beets with cilantro ginger sauce. My friend got a vegan hash scrambowl, which has roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, roasted cauliflower, sautéed onion, cremini mushroom, zucchini, thyme, and cilantro ginger vinaigrette. It was so yummy that I wish there was more in one portion :( read more

Humbowl - Top: vegan hash Bottom: togarashi - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

Now, what in the healthy deliciousness is this?! Humbowl just creeped in with the answer to many of y'alls prayers. Healthy meals that are actually filling, mouthwatering, and cost effective! Hallelujah to THAT! Can I have a round of applause for the Humbowl, pleeeease?! LOVED it!!! Absolutely positively bay-beeeh! Elmwood needed something like this on the avenue. Love the concept, love the taste, love that it's healthy. I just truly adore everything that Humbowl is about. Offering healthier options at an affordable price while still sourcing many of their products locally and organically with their customers' needs in mind. I can dig it. I picked up lunch here a few weeks ago without really knowing what to expect, and ended up being blown away in the process. I ordered the Togarashi bowl with shrimp using their online website which was super easy to navigate. I would usually dine in during my lunch time, but with new staff that are still in training, I've been stuck eating most of my meals in the office. They have a really cute rustic interior space though. It's small but comfortable and inviting. The staff gave me a really warm welcome when I came in to pick up my food. Humbowl offers a variety of different protein bowls that can also be made vegetarian and vegan. I ordered their Togarashi bowl with shrimp which consists of garlic mushrooms, sauteed greens, red beets, brown rice/quinoa blend, and cilantro ginger sauce. Every single item in that bowl tasted amazingly fresh. Ev-er-y-thang. Each of the vegetables were fragrant in their own right and the combination of flavors was absolute dynamite. It sounds so simple but the flavors are truly on point here. The shrimp were nice and plump and there was plenty of them to go around! You know how skimpy some restaurants can be when it comes to the protein (especially when seafood is involved). You don't have to worry about that with Humbowl. They provide very filling portions in their bowls, but the meal is still light. My staff knew that I was trying something different when I came back with the bowl. They asked me how it was and I just couldn't help but to gloat about how scrumptious everything tasted. Now they're planning on trying them out too. So excited to try more healthy bowls from here! If you wanna get your healthy eats on without compromising taste and quality, Humbowl is your baby! read more

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It is so terrific to know that everything I order at Humbowl is GLUTEN FREE! My fave is the Avocado Scrambowl with chef Miles Kline's new addition of a Tika Masala sauce. My preference is to 'eat in' at the College St address, but I could order to be delivered, or find a dish at both Berkeley Bowls. Everything is made to order and deliciously seasoned and the place is open everyday read more

I had the Thai curry, and it was absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot on. My partner had the seasonal dish with pesto which was a delightful combination of flavors and freshness, perfect for summer (in fall). The hot sauce added an extra kick that complemented both dishes nicely. Overall, a fantastic meal! We will be back! read more

Humbowl - Seasonabowl (Summer) - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Great spot to grab a quick bite that is healthy and filling. We tried two different bowls and both were delicious. The house made hot sauce was a great add on for a little spice! read more

Delicious, simple, healthy food offering an ample variety of both animal and vegan protein options. I believe it's all gluten free, too. If you are looking to avoid spices or citrus there's at least one option here. They practice neurodivergent-inclusive hiring. I enjoyed the pleasant, low-key ambiance in person on College but I'm told they do group orders as well. Highly recommended for flavor alone. read more

Healthy food can be delicious and affordable. There I said it! Humbowl also has SCRAMBOWLS which consists of vegetables, eggs, and sweet potatoes. The bowls range from $11.95 - $13.95. My two favorite bowls are seasonabowl: sweet white corn, zucchini, red onion, organic tomato with basil cashew pesto thai curry: sautéed greens, zucchini, roasted sweet potatoes with coconut curry sauce My only wish is that they opened later than 8pm :( read more

Humbowl - seasonabowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food was soooo good - veg where crispy - sauce was very different and yummy - staff was friendly

Like homemade food but better. Good choice for a flavorful quality meal. Love that their portions are satiating and ingredients are high quality. read more

I love Humbowl! It's a place I can eat adhering to an autoimmune paleo diet that is also delicious. I had the curry bowl, sub cauliflower rice, with Rocky's chicken & an extra side of broccoli. My husband got the Togarashi bowl, also with Rocky's. I'll definitely bring coming back for both of these & to try most of the menu. Thank you for being here read more

A friend introduced me to this establishment. Oh boy am I glad he did. Depending on my mood I order the Brassica with no tomatoes & sometimes quinoa or the wild rice. Don't forget to ask for a side of hot sauce. Every time I come here the food is 10/10. The service is always A1, always friendly people. The ambiance gives a small cafe vibe. I have seen people come here for food & bring their laptop to get some work done. Def recommend that. read more

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Very tasty and healthy food with reasonable price. Great customer service there too. Great location. read more

These bowls are amazing! My favorite one was the seasonabowl. I really liked how the restaurant promotes a sustainable ecosystem by using decomposable containers, to-go bags, and locally sourced/grown products. Avocado scramble and Thai Curry was really yummy too. $10 during Berkeley restaurant week? That's an amazing deal! Come support your local restaurant. Definitely a go-to to-go bowl spot. read more

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I visited Humbowl as my first stop for Berkeley Restaurant Week and I can already see me adding this to my list of favs in the area. My first thoughts while looking at the menu was " oh, ok. another healthy food spot " which essentially for me means bland lol. Boy, was I wrong! These bowls pack FLAVOR!!!! Caught me off guard because I wasn't expecting it to be so amazing. Wow! For reference I tried the Thai Curry & added shrimp and also tried the Brassica but kept that one vegan. I can't choose which one was better because they both were delicious and you can absolutely tell you're eating quality. I'm looking forward to more from Humbowl & excited that they are here in the area. Thank you Eric & Marc for your welcoming spirits and amazing healthy food to match! Please follow @sutonashari on IG/TikTok to check out my foodies adventures read more

Humbowl - Thai Curry w/ Shrimp Brassica - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

OMG!!! How can this be sooooooo HEALTHY and so dang TASTY at the same time!?!? This place is a must try!!! I got the Thai Curry bowl with shrimp and it was amazing!!! The flavor palette is simple but you taste every single ingredient! The food is cooked to perfection and no mushy vegetables! Picture perfect food!!! Oh and they are very reasonably priced!!! $13.95 for shrimp, $12.95 for chicken or $10.95 for Legumes mix (beans). It's so worth it and a place you will want to come back to again! read more

Humbowl - Thai Curry bowl with shrimp. Yum!!! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

Excellent, healthy meal! Try the Thai Curry! Also a huge fan of their work including neuro diverse staff and education.

There's plenty of trendy wild spots in Berkeley, but Humbowl has reliably delicious, simple, nutritious food, and that's why I will be a regular patron here for as long as I'm in the East Bay. Humbowl seriously changed the way I feel about quinoa, mushrooms, zucchini. It's just so well prepared! Like many of the reviews, I will echo that the sauces are incredible. The food is not on the cheap end, but it's so well priced for what it is and I always leave a meal feeling great. :) read more

Fast and easy food. Super light and refreshing. Service was great! I order the Thai curry bowl with chicken. read more

Humbowl - Thai Curry - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

Actually so good highly recommend for vegan and meat friendly options! If you're in the Bay Area go!

This place is so good. It's the healthiest food possible, cooked perfectly, and packed with flavor. We get the Brassica for Jassica, and a thai curry. They have all kinds of spicy additions. I love their gourmet pepper blends, each one is a hit. The food is extremely fresh, super healthy, and expertly delicious. Topping it off, the place is super quick and the people working are extra friendly. It's a great community spot for lunch, and we go out of our way to hit it. Can't wait to go back! read more

We have a number of people in our organization who choose to eat vegetarian and/or vegan options and Humbowl has been a fabulous discovery for us. Their flexibility and friendly catering just add to the tastiness of the food. Thank you for your creative approach to feeding large numbers of hungry eaters! read more

I've been dealing with a gastric issue that has restricted my eating to basic fruits, veggies, and lean proteins. Having to prep all of my own stuff at home and not being able to eat my usual foods was really bumming me out. But yesterday I saw Humbowl on Instagram and realized it was a restaurant that serves mostly things I CAN EAT! I was in Berkeley today so I gave it a try and it's not just good, it's delicious! I got the Avocado Scrambowl, and every single element was savory and flavorful. Even the avocado was perfectly ripe. The potatoes especially were just super delicious. And it was amazing to be able to just order something straight off the menu without asking if I could get it without some things, or substitutions. Will definitely be coming back again! Also: thank you to the owner for hiring neurodiverse employees! read more

Humbowl - Avocado humbowl - the online ordering was a little unclear about whether it came with avo., so I accidentally got double! No regrets. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Berkeley, California

I really love this place. Their food is so delicious and healthy. Very friendly and nice service. Every time I am in the area, I always go there. read more

Wow! I discovered Humbowl when searching for a reliable catering solution for our organization, and they have won over the whole office. The food is delicious and healthy, with generous portions, and has been a big hit every time we have ordered. The team has also made some special accommodations for us around some tricky orders, and they are super helpful with setting everything up upon arrival. I cannot recommend Humbowl enough for group orders or catering. read more

We tried humbled today and found out that this restaurant is delicious! Seems like people really take care in the preparation and ingredients of this food. Services unassuming, and friendly. Drinks are many they even have me brand iced teas, which is my favorite brand of tea. We will definitely recommend and come back to this restaurant. You order the front and have a seat. read more

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Sesame bowl was fantastic. Lived up to high expectations created by other reviewers. Service was great and inside seating. Also enjoyed the canned probiotic drinks. read more

We love this place! Delicious, sustainable packaging for to go orders. Very healthy food, we highly recommend it.

Humble is guilt free dining at its finest! All the food tastes delicious and leaves you feeling satisfied but not weighed down.

My first time at Humbowl. Arrived for a very late lunch, there is plenty of indoor seating with upbeat music tempo. Staff is very friendly. I chose the Vera Cruz with the avocado, peppers beans, sautéed greens and pasilla pepper sauce and added shrimp as the protein. This healthy meal was delicious, lots of flavor. Also tried their iced tea, offered agave to sweeten. Perfect! Will be back. read more

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Ordered for the first time and was humbowl'd away! The food came still warm and was fresh and fragrant, not to mention healthy -- it ticked all the boxes, even the weird individual ones: I'm Celiac; my body cannot have gluten. But this meal was delicious and safe both, and I feel ready to tackle the rest of my workday now. Thanks to the team at Humbowl for creating a food experience I too can partake in! read more

Great food and great service. Total spend for 3 bowls and 2 drinks was $56. Definitely a hole in the wall cozy type of place. Would definitely come back. Light and refreshing. read more

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So my hubby and I went to try Humbowl for the first time and we both really liked it. The quality of the food is fresh and simple. But the flavors are rich. The portion may appear small to some but we both got comfortably full. I had the Thai Curry Bowl with the legumes mix (black beans, garbanzo beans and French lentils). The legume mix is a great protein option. The veggies were cooked perfectly as well as the brown rice and red quinoa. The curry sauce was sooo good. My hubby got the Verde Cruz bowl with shrimp and the sauce was really good and had a little spice kick. Next time I will try the homemade hot sauce. I also like the hot tea selection and they add citrus fruit to the water. Service was friendly and the space was very clean. Enjoy. read more

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