I'm always on the lookout for good gluten free restaurants and this one popped up in a recent search for a Family Day brunch. It has a clean, almost cafeteria feel which doesn't do a lot for the experience but at least provides confidence in the food quality. Service is friendly and professional, however it doesn't offer table ordering so you order at the counter and the food to your table. They advertise "Wheatless and Meatless" so as well a gluten free baked goods they offer many alternatives to popular brunch staples like bacon and eggs. I had the Breakfast Bowl, a beautiful medley of guacamole, pico de gallo, sweet potato, roasted mushroom, organic kale, black beans and tofu eggs. It was delicious. Have to admit, not exactly sunny side up eggs over a couple of slices of bacon, but it did taste great and I actually felt good afterwards. My daughter had the avocado toast which was served on a seed and oat toast. Spectacular dish, really tasty and gorgeous! I'm a black tea drinker and an added bonus is that they serve one of the best I've had (other than in my own kitchen). Will definitely be back, and they cater so next time you need to serve a lot of vegetarian celiacs you'll know who to call! read more

Kupfert & Kim - Avocado Toast - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My first time at Kupfert & Kim. The food was hearty and delicious and the prices were reasonable. I will try their sit down location soon. read more

Kupfert & Kim - Avocado Toast w/Tofu Egg Scramble - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fantastic. The server was really helpful and knowledgeable. All the staff were professional and hospitable. Food was top notch. I'll definitely come back when I return to Toronto read more

I've passed by this Kupfert and Kim so many times and there is always a line-up. In my attempt to eat better, I decided to give K&K a try. Kupfert and Kim claims to be meatless and wheatless restaurant, so far so good. But does that mean healthy? Well, no. Based on other Yelp reviews, I decided to order the Oaxaca. The food was overflowing and I could not close the top of the box. A pretty good deal for $13. I bit into the tortilla chip and immediately noticed how salty it is. I bit into the kale and beets and all I could think about was the salt content in the sauce. Underneath the kale is corn and black beans, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Underneath that is a bed of brown rice. I thought there was just too much rice (i.e. carbs). I can see why people love this dish -- it's very salty. However, I wouldn't call it healthy. If I were to order this again, I would skip the tortilla chips, place sauce on the side, and ask for more black beans and less rice. read more

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Love this noble eatery. Great options, great ingredients; no bs. Highly recommend. Good quality. read more

Kupfert & Kim - a hand holding a package of brownies - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great food, people & price. Kind of a healthy vegan fast-food. I do recommend w 5 stars. For tourists a minor advice: they do not accept cash. read more

Everything is great at Kupfert & Kim - wonderful, healthy, delicious food for your soul. This is food that nutritious your body. The staff are kind and helpful! The menu consists of a larger selection than the 1st Canadian Place. Admittedly, it is slightly more costly than other offerings in the PATH. It is, however well worth the extra cost, especially for your health. There are also great muffins, cookies and sweets options to keep your belly happy and energy high! Kupfert & Kim helps you go-on-and-on like the energizer bunny! read more

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Fresh, quick, healthy. I got the first Canadian place and it was pretty good! I'm not vegetarian or vegan but am interested in vegan cuisine. Finding this place was pretty eye opening as there were things I haven't tried before. Tofu slices with nuts inside that was formed to look like a nougat, I've never tasted anything that before. I wasn't a fan of the tofu but it wasn't bad and I'd eat it again. I brought my box to waterfront and ate it there and it felt amazing. My food was effortlessly beautiful and it tasted good too. read more

Kupfert & Kim - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Tips: Order before 11:20am or after 1:45pm. At noon, they often have the message "over capacity, not accepting orders" on ritual The bowl called "First Canadian Place" is particularly good, it comes with tempeh. It's abouy $11. The green sauce on the napkin counter is excellent and mildly spicy. I tried the Goji drink by "Pigeon" and their regular cappuccino, and they weren't very good. I'm not sure if it was the coffee/goji, or the almond milk, but something was giving it an almost rancid after-taste. Kinda sour and off-putting. I've ordered almond-based drinks from other shops and they didn't taste like this. read more

I ate here several times during tiff. All options are vegan and gluten free so I was in heaven. The pesto quinoa was tasty but the curry bowl was too spicy. The blueberry smoothie bowl was satisfying. Their treats are so good....I had a chocolate muffin, hello dolly bar and paleo cookie at different times and enjoyed them all. I enjoyed their soup and seed flatbread a lot. It is pricey but worth it for the good, healthy food. I did see them prep orders for people that had called in their order....good to know for future. They cater too!! read more

Kupfert & Kim is a pretty great place for vegan food! A friend of mine picked up dinner for us on her way over to my house. I had never tried Kupfert & Kim before, so I tried the Great Canadian bowl. It was really good! It had a nice balance of fresh, sweet, and salty flavours. The pomegranate seeds were a nice textural addition. My only complaint was that the tempeh was very salty. My friend agreed with my critique as well. The menu is pretty wide so you can try many different things without getting bored. I'm really curious about the burger of day options, so that is likely my next thing to check out. read more

Kupfert & Kim - Great Canadian - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Where do I start? Nothing to complain about at K&K! I love to come here after a yoga class when I'm feeling like the *~*epitome of health*~* for a delicious, vegan bowl. This is also a great spot to come and work for couple of hours with your laptop, if you're able to avoid the lunch rush. My fav dish for lunch is the Cauliflower Tahini (rich, flavourful, and so, so filling), but my girlfriends and I also love to come to *devour* the waffles and indulge in coffee for breakfast. As a plus, in general, I love the brand ethos: vegan, gluten-free, minimally-processed, environmentally sustainable, etc. Overall, great spot for a healthy "fast" food to eat in or take to go. read more

Great healthy options but hella expensive... $8.50 for a small cup of smoothie. I got the vanilla cacao which doesn't taste like anything special. It has banana, vanilla, walnuts, maple syrup, hemp seeds, cacao, sunflower seeds and coconut milk but they had no more coconut milk so they swapped it for almond milk. I'm happy it's not sweet, but you don't taste much, except for the almond milk; it's kind of icy tasting to be honest. For this price, I'm better off buying the ingredients in bulk and making a whole jug at home. read more

I can't speak to the specifics of my meal's healthiness or health factors (I'm more of a Popeye's kind of girl), but wow - if this is what healthy food tastes like, I would voluntarily eat it everyday. I visited on a Tuesday at exactly 12:00 PM and the lunch rush hadn't really begun yet, thankfully. After seeing the pictures, I ordered the Oaxaca (which I was told is apparently pronounced OH-HA-CAH - I butchered it the first time). I don't know how on earth they made the salad taste this delicious, but it was. Best "healthy" lunch I've ordered in the Financial District, filled with brown rice, black beans, kale, stringed beets, corn, tortilla chips and a mixture of pico de gallo, guacamole and cashew cream slathered all over these veggies. The sauce made the salad, and the combination of favours absolutely blew me away. My total was $10.40 plus tax, which was $11.75. Can't wait to come back and try the other options! read more

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Interesting. I wanted to see what this whole vegan thing was about. Yeah I know, I'm like 10 years too late. But whatever. Just like literally everyone who's ever reviewed this place, I got the Oaxaca. It was edible. Huge portions and decent flavour. A ton of greens and rice. The chips were kinda cute but kinda stale. Afterwards, I concluded that I had no desire to go vegan. I mean, I probably wouldn't come back for the mains butttt maybe the vegan pastry stuff. read more

One of my favourite healthy spots in the Path. I love their Asian inspired box - the almond lime one. The prices are relatively reasonable for the path (around $10) and they usually have enough supply for dinner around 6:30pm as well. Even the hot sauce is vegan and green (it kind of looks like a green smoothie. read more

Kupfert & Kim - Almond like box - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This little gem is hidden in the PATH under the First Canadian Place. It's wheatless and meatless! I ordered the First Canadian Place bowl, and it was absolutely delicious. There was quinoa, carrots, kale, tempeh, sweet potato and beat slaw dressed in a chia maple dressing. It also came with cabbage, but I opted out. You get SO much in the box, for such a little price! There was 3 people in line ahead of me, and they were still SO quick to get my food to me! I think I waited for 12 seconds before my meal was ready. Fast, cheap and delicious. Not to mention: HEALTHY! read more

Kupfert & Kim - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really wanted to try this place and the nearest location to me was this particular one. It was a mission trying to locate it as I'm not a local and entirely unfamiliar with First Canadian Place, but I called and the best directions I received were "it's located by the LCBO". After circling the food court several times I finally found a security guard who told me it was on the lower level concourse. I finally find it and place my order. The Oaxaca was tasty, not amazing, but it hit the spot, but not for the $13 I paid for it though; I expected it to be more filling or a bigger portion, instead my little cardboard container/box looked pretty empty. I was also disappointed they didn't have any cold pressed juices at this location as I don't typically like smoothies with my meal. Fast service though, I barely waited 5 minutes and my name was called during the busy lunch hour. read more

We were downtown at the consulate and looking for a close place with vegan options. I really wish that Yelp made restos substantiate their vegan/veg-friendly claims because when you have lettuce etc.... that's not exactly what a whole food vegan is looking for. There ARE healthy options here for sure however, not the most vegan friendly, especially where protein is concerned. Coming from Vancouver, I realize that food is overpriced however, the value here wasn't what I was expecting either. I also didn't like having to eat on the equivalent of an oversized ottoman. Service was friendly/fast. Food was fresh. read more

It can be difficult to make health food taste good, but the line outside Kupfert & Kim during lunch hours is testament to just how good their food is. During my one month in Toronto, I tried everything on the menu and the workers probably know me by name. The green smoothie is one of the best veggie smoothies I've had, with a kick of ginger with the pear, banana, and kale. It definitely tastes nutritious and is not for palates accustomed to sugary Jamba Juice smoothies. They offer a variety of bowls, each with an amazing dressing that pairs perfectly with the ingredients in the box. One of my favorites is the Oaxaca, which is essentially a kale and quinoa salad topped with Mexican toppings like corn, pico de gallo, black beans, and avocado. They include a cashew cream that's drizzled on top, and the nutty flavor is perfect with the spices of the bowl. I also love the Kim, which is a Korean-style bowl with bok choy and marinated tofu. With so many different kinds of vegetables and flavors, it's extremely hearty and leaves me full for hours. With fresh and seasonal ingredients mixed up in novel ways, Kupfert & Kim is definitely one of my favorite lunch spots and will continue to be long after I'm back in San Francisco! read more

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Kupfert & Kim is a great place to get a slightly expensive salad, but it's totally worth it. I'm not a fan of salad, but when I'm feeling like having a healthy lunch, I'll get the First Canadian Place box. I agree with Darrin, the lunch lines here are long as heck - but I just use an app and order ahead to skip the line. read more

This place is awesome for a quick bite during the day if you want something healthy sans meat, chicken or fish. I'm starting to eat more vegan food these days, so this place was a nice spot to indulge my vegan craving. For $11.75 I got an amazing meal, which looked like a $50+ dish at elBulli or something. It tasted great and I felt full afterwards. They give you a little metal flagpost, which indicates what you ordered...I thought it was cool and weird in a way. Seriously, if you're vegan/vegetarian or just want something light and not "too heavy", you've gotta check out this place and try one of their dishes. The staff is friendly too. Oh, and I dig the decor. Nice job, guys! read more

Kupfert & Kim - Burger of the day - $11.75. Yummy! - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I decided to make a stop at Kupfert & Kim this morning as I have been interested in sampling some of their stuff. I ordered a small americano and the sweet quinoa breakfast, rounding out to around $9.50. A bit pricey considering you could probably make the sweet quinoa at home for 1/2 the price, but you are paying for the convenience of having it prepared for you and the competitive prices of PATH eateries. That said, the sweet quinoa is a fairly large serving, I'd guess about 1 1/2 cups of quinoa. I believe it's served with almond milk, cinnamon and I thought it said bananas but I can't really tell if there are any. I got all of the toppings: fresh blueberries, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and hemp seeds. I found it very filling as I barely ate 1/2 of it. I arrived just before 8am and there wasn't much of a line so I was served pretty quickly, perhaps I was early enough to beat the morning rush. I don't know that I'd have breakfast here regularly but it's a great, healthy way to start your day if you're in the area and seeking out a healthy alternative to some of the other breakfast options. I'd like to come back to try one of the lunch bowls which all sound delicious and appear to be a better value. read more

Was in Toronto for work a couple weeks ago and found this place in a P.A.T.H. food court across the street from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This is the poke poke bowl, it was a little pricey (bowl + smoothie came to $23) but it was very filling. Packed full of fresh veggies with brown rice and a huge glob of guacamole! read more

Kupfert & Kim - Poke poke bowl from Kupfert & Kim - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here with a friend and we had a really good experience. The line moved really quickly and the dishes we both ordered were phenomenal. I'm both lactose and gluten intolerant so it was really easy to order here. The portions are also a really good size. I ordered the Oaxaka bowel and my friend ordered the Cauliflower Tahini bowel. We both give both of the bowls two thumbs up. If you are wondering where to eat in the area take your bowls up to the food court, which is up one level. It was really clean and easy to get a table :) read more

Kupfert & Kim was a welcomed addition to the vegetarian & vegan option places in the PATH. Ingredients are always fresh, healthy, and sauce is never overbearing. Great spot for clean eating. The baked hemp & sunflower balls are tasty and a nice alternative to falafels. read more

Came to try what the hype was all about. There's a long line up (about 10 mins) to get food, if you're in a rush this may not be ideal. I got the First Canadian for about $11 after taxes. All I have to say is that .. It is HEALTHY. I can't say I'm the biggest fan because my heart belongs to burger and fries, BUT I have to give it to Kupfert and Kim for having wholesome foods in their salad.. And a good variety too (hence 4 stars)! read more

Kupfert & Kim - The first canadian - $10 - Vegetarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ordered the tofu Curry bowl for lunch. The curry was underwhelming. It lacked sauce and substance. There was a good variety of vegetables in it, but not enough for me. The rice was warm and they put salad leaves in it .... But by the time I ate the food it was wilted. Who likes wilted leaves? The portion size was pretty big definitely more than you can eat for lunch. I don't know if this vegetarian vegan thing is for me. read more

Nestled underground in the path amongst many underwhelming food courts is Kupfert. If you haven't yet checked it out, I suggest you do! I come here quite often as I work right upstairs, but I'd also make the trek to come here even if I didn't. I tend to pay my visit in the morning for a kombucha and snack. They serve vegan and gluten free options that ACTUALLY TASTE GREAT! I say this because if you're anything like me OR are a meat lover, then you may agree that that's not always an easy task to make vegetarian, gluten-free food yummy. From experience I have found it to be bland and think to myself "this tastes weird", ha ha! So I must give them credit where it's due - they know how to make that stuff taste good! I have enjoyed many items from here. Breakfast oats, smoothie bowls, salads... but my favourite little snack is their energy balls!!! I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you would like a clean, healthy snack OR meal. The staff are very pleasant and have great product knowledge if you aren't sure what you want. read more

I decided to give Kupfert & Kim another try the other day and I was actually pleased with the service and food. I went during the non rush hours of the day so the line up was not as discouraging as it has been in the past. The service was also pretty good - I did not wait too long for my order to be made and the staff was pretty friendly. This time around I was feeling "snacky" so I got a PB & Cacao Smoothie and a Nut Bar. The PB & Cacao Smoothie cost around $5-$6 and consisted of peanut butter, banana, cacao, lucuma, and sea salt. The texture wasn't as thick as I would have liked it to be and the size was fairly small. The taste was pretty good - not too much peanut butter though but a good balance of everything over all. Not too sweet but I guess I would have preferred a thicker texture. The Nut Bar was very rich, sticky and sweet... but I have a sweet tooth so I really enjoyed it. At $3.50 I think this nut bar is a good "healthier" alternative for a sweet snack versus a chocolate brownie at some chain restaurant! Overall, I was quite satisfied with my visit. The snacks were pretty good and I would probably come back again to try their energy balls, cookies... and maybe even try another box... one day. read more

If you are looking for a high quality and healthy meal in the Spadina area (near all the tech companies), this is the place to go. Their Oaxaca bowl is honestly one of the tastiest salad bowls I've ever had, the guac is simply amazing! I have also had their K&K bowl, and whatever the white sauce they use it tastes incredible. I have tried the desserts here a couple times too, and was blown away. Prices are not cheap, but you're paying for quality. When I order takeout via Ritual, it is always ready on time and nicely packed... the staff here are fantastic! read more

Quick, clean, healthy options. The treats are surprisingly good -- I tried the raw cacao vanilla energy ball and the chocolate chewy nut bar, both of which were chocolatey, chewy, and flavorful, but surprisingly oily too (probably all the nut butters); the paper bag was splotchy from the oils, but it tasted pretty good. The cauliflower tahini bowl was less exciting though. Nothing really wrong considering it's mostly raw veggies, and the cauliflower was pretty tasty, but there wasn't that much cauliflower, although overall it was a pretty hearty portion size. I added a single falafel for $1.77, and it was not worth it. That's pretty pricey for one falafel, but the bigger issue is the falafel was not good at all. There was no crunch to the exterior, and the texture was really mealy and mushy and dense. Perhaps stick to the juices and bakery items. read more

I was really excited about trying this place but, unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. Not sure if it was because I got a less delicious bowl, but I easily could have made this salad at home. read more

Kupfert and Kim offers a great healthy lunch alternative in the PATH. I've had both the 1st Canadian and Season 1 bowls - both excellent and make a very filling lunch. That being said, there are a few cons. 1. I find it absolutely ridiculous that there are 6-8 people behind one counter and yet they are not more efficient at passing people through. At K&K there seems to be some inefficiencies that could they be sorted out, would make the experience much quicker and less confusing. 2. I love Kale smoothies for breakfast, K&K makes a great one, but the first time I got it there was something 'off' about it. I realized it would be much better (to my tastes) without mint. So I ordered it without the 2nd time around and prefer it this way. This was NEVER a problem. The staff is 90% very friendly. However, one morning (way before lunch rush, I was the only customer) one borderline-homeless looking male-staff member gave me a whole lot of grief for ordering without mint citing "We don't really 'do' substitutions. If this was lunch hour, I would say no." Not even a "Sorry, hope you understand, is this an allergy?" First of all, I am paying $6.50 for smoothie. Second of all, I am the only customer, paying $6.50 for a smoothie!! You managed to accomplish nothing besides making me tell everyone in my office that the smoothie is much better without mint, and therefore they should order it this way, from you. Hope being offensive and rude was worth it. Now PLEASE make me my damn smoothie. read more

I've been a vegetarian for over 12 years and eat a lot of raw / vegan / gluten free stuff (on account of my vegetarianism and my wife's dairy and wheat intolerance) so I should be in Kupfert & Kim's target demographic. But the first (and probably only) time I tried it, I wasn't feeling it at all. I paid like eleven bucks for this altogether inadequate box of rice, beans and miniscule amounts of vegetables (I had the 'Kim'). It advertised tofu as being part of the meal but I don't think that the one, puny cube counts. I know that organic food can be quite pricey so I'm almost willing to forgive the fact the tiny portion but the fact that the thing was also quite bereft of flavor is far more egregious. I feel sort of bad and it's the type of place I really want to support and like but at the same time I'm not going to spend $11.00 for something that is barely more than a snack and isn't even that tasty. So it's a pass. The next time I want something nutritious and quick, I'll probably grab a salad at Fast Fresh. Kupfert & Kim advertises 'Wheatless & Meatless' but they forgot to include 'flavorless'. I want to eat healthy and I want to try and support different places but I also want to get my money's worth. Sorry K&K. read more

I went to check out Kupfert & Kim today at First Canadian Place. It was reasonably busy, even at 3pm. Service was friendly - though it seems like they have a lot of staff behind a very small counter (maybe it was shift change?) It's a very clean looking space, and I like the selection of vegan and gluten-free sweet treats, like stuff from Earth & City, Bunners Bake Shop, and Rawlly Delicious. I ordered the "First Canadian" , and while I've often felt really bored with bowls of vegetables/grains/etc, this one was a great mix of ingredients - tempeh, quinoa, shredded red and green cabbage, sweet potato, and a flavourful dressing on the side. They've got a decent selection of milks (soy, almond, coconut, and rice) for prepared coffee drinks like cappuccino, lattes, etc. and fresh juices. Open from 8am to 5pm, they've got breakfast and lunch menus and seem like a great option for meatless, wheatless, fare in the Financial District. They just opened two weeks ago, so they still seem to be working out all the kinks, and they don't have a (useful) website yet, but as far as the food is concerned - so far so good! read more

"What toppings do you want on the oats?" asks a staff member to the suited investment banker in front of me. "Everything...but what's that over there?" he asks back. "Hemp seeds..." My "flexitarianism" has been elevated to a whole new level with this place. Watching them bring hemp seeds and chia to Bay Street suited folk is somewhat amusing. What isn't amusing is the consistently delicious and filling food. There are three breakfast options, four lunch options, and a small number of snacks. You could run out of new things to order quickly, but I've had 4 of the 7 options now and I've probably been there close to 8 times, so any one can be addictive (and trust me, they are). While iQ Foodco is bringing quinoa and tofu to the masses, K&K is a step above - numerous organic and unique ingredients are in the dishes, like rainbow radish, microgreens, and tempeh (in addition to quinoa and tofu)...this is the real deal for anyone who is committed to or wants for a single meal in a meatless, wheatless, and organic style. The entire menu is actually vegan and gluten free, for those who need that, but I'd recommend it to anyone who is health-conscious. K&K errs in two places - 1) the wait is long at most hours. This could be mitigated in part by more preparation. 3 of 4 lunch boxes have rice or quinoa...they could easily start putting these ingredients in the boxes in advance (or even make the boxes as the rush arrives in anticipation as only the rice and quinoa are meant to be warm). This can be annoying. 2) Prices for the breakfast and snacks are high. I find the lunches ($11 with tax) to be fair value and also better value than iQ but $3.75 for a little two-bite ball type snack, even if healthy and organic is a bit much. But the food is consistently solid, healthy, and unique. A great find. read more

Let's pretend this is a 3.5 star rating, okay? Okay: I've been here twice in the last couple weeks, once for Oaxaca and once for First Canadian. In both visits, the service quality and speed were commendable (considering it was the height of the lunch rush) and the food is certainly good. But...... I can't quite put my finger on it..... it was "good" but not really any better. They've got quality ingredients and a heartful of good intentions, but both dishes would benefit from a couple of changes to the recipe. The First Canadian is advertised as having tempeh, but it's just two pieces. It was a letdown, since they were tasty and deserved to be the centerpiece of the dish. And the combination of beets and tortilla chips in the Oaxaca is a bit weird. But I'm nitpicking, aren't I: this is probably the best take-away food in First Canadian Place that doesn't involve standing in line for 20 minutes at Longo's. read more

My former coworker bet his life on me liking this place, so I was glad I didn't have to kill anyone after lunch that day. Flavor without heavy grease or oils isn't an easy challenge, so diving into one of their lunch bowls, I was amazed by the different colors and layers of flavor this little box offered. I opted to get the Season 01 which is their newest lunch addition. My coworkers opted for the Oxaca, which has a mexican-like theme to its ingredients. I was drawn to the Season simply because I love Tabouli. The box included carrots, pickled beets (mmm), fresh kale, cranberries, broccoli, tabouli and these super crispy yuca chips on a bed of quinoa. Drizzled after with their lemon tahini sauce and I scarfed down that bad boy in no time. I admit I came back for a second time and got the same thing just cause it was that good. I've already recommended it to a number of my downtown friends who share my interest for good food. It is a little pricery for a lunch ($12 I think) but mm for a meal that leaves me satisfied, feeling good and not bloated I'm a-okay paying a little extra. read more

very very good. The positive reviews are not without merit. Had the Oaxaca and was very impressed by the flavor in there. In reality it's just like a healthier version of a taco salad but I truly enjoyed it. I think this is the first time in my life I've had lunch without some sort of meat incorporated. Very tasty and filling stuff. Problem now is I expect to be starving in a couple of hours. I am a carnivore. Gotta try the coffee next. read more