Friendly service Great take home dishes in their freezer…read moresection Delicious and fresh healthy options Even good gluten free items too

3.5/5. Visited here for lunch today. Had heard a lot of good things about this local chain and it…read moreseemed like a good fit for me as I recover from some kind of nasty crud -- lots of easy on the stomach, healthy options. For anyone who may not have heard, this place reminds me of similar smaller scale chains like Chicken Salad Chick or even a little bit like Urban Cookhouse. If I had to compare it to a larger chain, I'd say it's kind of like Panera. The biggest difference I'd say is the presence of a very large cooler with grab and go/take and bake type of meals. Definitely seems like a nice service. This location was larger than I expected it to be. Outdoor parking was a little crazy around noon on a Thursday, but I managed to find a spot inside a nearby underground parking garage and the walk over wasn't bad. They were moderately busy but there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Two cashiers were waiting for me to order at the counter. There's also a shelf where carryout orders are left for pickup. Oh, and I stopped in the bathroom before I left and found it tidy. I was in a bit of a hurry, so I quickly scanned the menu and decided on the lemon rosemary chicken. It comes with rice, a sour cream biscuit, and your choice of a side. My stomach was feeling a little on the fritz so I chose a fruit cup to keep it extra light. Service was polite and efficient, which is all you can really ask for. I thought the price was a touch high, especially when I saw what I wound up getting: almost $16, and that's before tip (and yes, they use the tablets that automatically prompt you to tip -- I don't mind tipping for the sake of the worker but I wish we as a society would just pay workers living wages rather than relying on tips, especially when there's not really much "table service" even going on!). The food was okay. I was bummed to see they serve Red Diamond tea; it's not a favorite of mine at all, although I suppose it's local so it makes sense. The chicken was probably the best part, in the sense that it was actually cooked perfectly. Still tender and juicy! I didn't get much rosemary, though; the lemon and feta overwhelmed it and some bites were quite salty and/or acidic. The rice was also cooked well, not too mushy nor undercooked. The fruit cup was...fine. About one strawberry cut in halves, two apple pieces, a very small handful of grapes, and the rest of it oranges, which are not my favorite. Probably on me for ordering it, as I don't tend to think fruit cups are worth it when dining out, but I was trying to cater to my tummy. If I return, I'd get something different. The sour cream biscuit made me sad, lol. When I hear biscuit I think of a bread item at least the size of my palm. This was smaller than even a miniature muffin like you'd get in a snack pack for kids. It was about the size of the half of a strawberry in my fruit cup. It was tasty! But very small. :( Maybe "drop biscuit" would've given me slightly more realistic expectations, haha. Overall, this restaurant chain may fit the bill if you're looking for something fairly healthy, quick, fresh, and unobjectionable, or if you're looking to find an easy dinner to take home! If I return I hope to come back feeling more robust and ready to try something new like the poppyseed chicken. :)

Absolutely amazing. Got the lunch special where you get the grilled sandwich and smoothie. It was…read moreunder $10, delicious, and I am walking away feeling healthy and ready to dominate the afternoon. The green smoothie + chicken pesto grilled sandwich = awesome. Grateful for this place and will definitely be a regular.

I stopped by tropical smoothie Thursday June 18 around 4:30 PM. I've eaten we've had a smoothie at…read morethis location at least 50 times over the last five years. Or ordered the peanut butter cup, and it has no taste. Definitely no peanut butter in the smoothie it's lightly sweetened with what looks like chocolate only.

I've always been a fan of Farm Bowl & usually go to the Homewood location, but I made a Saturday…read moremorning stop at the location in Hoover to grab an iced coffee and loved it the same as the other location! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it a nice little spot to ease into the weekend. I liked the overall vibe and the feel of the space. Service was quick. It's the kind of place you can pop into for a quick coffee/smoothie or take a little time to sit and enjoy your morning. Service was quick and the girl working was friendly! I'll definitely be back!

Second time getting a Coffeeshop protein smoothie here and it was delicious! Sure helped after my…read moreworkout down the street. This visit was again a pleasant experience: clean and bright shop, good music, clean and well-equipped bathrooms. Next time, I'll try one of the savory options as they all sound so good.

Immaculately executed, family-run shop here in Homewood. While they're known for their catering and…read moretake-home meals, they also have hot sandwiches and coffee available for dining in! I had an incredible pork sandwich and cappuccino while I was here. The back seating area is super cozy and a perfect spot to set up and work. There's even games if you want to bring some friends along! In the front, they have fridges with pans of meals ready to take home and heat up. Notably, on the day I was here, they had some beef stroganoff which looked really good. Also lasagna, soups, salads, wine and beer. If you're not wanting to make dinner, or want to fake something homemade to your house guests, I would totally come pick something up here. They also serve one of the most incredible cheesecakes I've ever had. Nuff said. The staff is incredibly nice, too.

This is one of my secret treasures. You can pick from the various fresh takeaway meals, sides, and…read moredesserts or between 11 and 2 you can order paninis at the counter. Now the crust lover cheesecake is THE BEST in town. Sadly, I ate the whole thing is one sitting (and I'd do it all again!). The sweet potato salad is a standout. There's cafe seating, a reading book, and 4 small tables outside. I like to come to have a healthy, clean lunch, and to get a bit of work done. And the staff are just a delight!! Love this place!

We are in town for Furnace Fest and picked this gem based off previous reviews. First let me tell…read moreyou it did not disappoint!!! Service is first class, we were taken care of completely and kept I formed of the slight delay on our food, which was F'n fantastic!!! The space is clean and inviting and cozy even though it's all bricks. Last the coffee is on point and the tall thin barista works magic behind the counter!! We couldn't be happier to have found this breakfast place on our adventure trip. Thank you!!

Worst dining experience I've had in Birmingham. Came in for a late breakfast with one person and…read moresat by the window. It was filthy - ants on the table, hairs all over the place - it clearly hadn't even been wiped down. I chose to ignore it as I was starving. I ordered a drink and waited for 15 min. No one came by to see if I wanted to order food. However they did go to other tables right by me. After finishing my drink, I left some money on the counter and went elsewhere. Go someplace else. Most places in Birmingham have great food and service. If I could give no stars I would.

The staff is always so friendly and the food is delicious. I am not sure if you guys still serve…read morethe beef stew, but it was my favorite a few years ago. The strawberry banana smoothie is a go to.

Quiet cafe to get some work done. I have not had the food here but I have had the beach bum…read moresmoothie, berry smoothie, banana mocha smoothie, London fog, iced coffee, flat white, cappuccino and caramel macchiato. Some are better than others. I would order them all again. They seem to have several regulars which I believe to be a good thing for businesses. Staff is nice each time and the space is clean.

I went for the first time last week, and I was hoping for a better experience. I went on a Friday…read moremorning around 10 am, it wasn't too crowded, and it took at least 10 minutes to be greeted, not one person acknowledged us, then the server took a while to come to the table. After we ordered, out meals were wrong and had to be sent back to the kitchen, not sure if it was a server or cook problem. Once the right food came out, it was very good. We did order an item off the menu that we were looking forward to tasting but once we got it, it was nothing like the description, when we asked the waiter about it, he was clueless, so we sent it back and asked to have it removed from our tab.

The food was great. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes, and my mother had a maple croissant sandwich…read more Our server Keshia was very attentive and made our experience more memorable. We were celebrating my mother's birthday. We shared a huge booth by a window outside the patio.

All that I can say is that EVERYTHING is delicious!!!! And I KNOW FOOD!!!! The seasonal cake is…read morestrawberry . How can anything with cake, whipped cream and strawberries be anything but FABULOUS!!!!! The chicken salad on wheat bread is always on my list! The nightly specials are not only delicious but economical!! And NO DISHES to Wash!!!! The staff is also cheerful and happy and helpful, they go out of their way to be courteous and helpful!! TRY IT YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!

Dessert heaven! Currently dreaming about the chocolate mousse bomb, turtle cheesecake, and…read morechocolate ganache cake!