I know I know I know…read more I know it's a chain. Believe me, I have been on the 'local' train much longer (and much more vocally/visibly) than many others. I get it. And I know that Atlanta has many local businesses to patronize (I've reviewed a whole bunch of 'em). BUT. I was tired & hungry and in search of healthy, filling, reliable, GF food and I was unwilling to go 'round and 'round looking for it. So, Sweetgreen it was. I regret nothing. I am grateful that I didn't befall some of the annoyances other Yelpers write of. Everyone with whom I interacted was kind -- nice, even -- and professional. I took my food to go but had I eaten here, I would have been fine. The space was light, large, clean, and inviting. My food was made well and I got a good return on my financial investment. I went with the ever-popular Harvest Bowl and I was glad I did. I received a huge, well made (and mixed!) bowl of shredded (and massaged -- so it's not tough to chew, eat or digest) kale, wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted almonds, apples, goat cheese, and a very generous amount of tender roasted chicken (40g of protein!!) all tossed with balsamic vinaigrette. I paired my food with kombucha and leaned into my health kick.* With every bite my hunger lessened and I felt like I was empowering my body. Eating healthy(ish) is always a good choice and Sweetgreen is a reliable source of just that. Again, I am sorry to read that others have had a tough time at this location of late. On the mid-spring day I got food from here, it definitely hit the spot. *Earning the junk food pig out that was to come.

I tried this restaurant in NJ and loved it, thought that the food was of good quality, and the…read moredishes were healthy which is sometimes hard to find. Came to Georgia and tried to order online, my order was supposed to be ready in 15 minutes, when I arrived to the restaurant there was a long line of people waiting for their orders for pick up. My order ended up taking 45 minutes to be ready and I saw people leaving without their orders because of the long wait. The service should definitely be improved, the two people working on the orders were super slow and not kind at all. The restaurant was empty and only Two people ordered in person while I was there, which doesn't explain why the online orders were so slow. The ambiance was ok.

This place is a whole vibe and the people are super cool…read more I first came here a few months ago when I was on a fast and couldn't have processed sugar. I was craving a matcha and the one that I had from them was FIREEE! Hit the spot. If I am near and crave I've gone again and even gotten a hat! All the gear is vibey as well! Will return!

Stopped by while exploring Ponce City Market and really enjoyed my visit. The café has a great…read moreatmosphere, and the service was friendly. I ordered the Black Strap Latte. It's an oat milk latte sweetened with molasses, giving it a rich sweetness without being overpowering. I'd definitely order it again. A great spot if you're looking for a quality coffee while exploring the market.

So so good. Chicken…read moreswarma served on amazing hummus. Chicken was so tender. It's not a ton of chicken for those of us in America used to huge portions of meat. It's the amount we're told is what we should eat. Fresh veggies & warm pita. 2 slices of yummy warm, baklava, and I am overstaffed. I couldn't eat all the hummus.

LOVED this. for outdoor seating, order at the patio. we got there around 7pm after walking the…read morebeltline, rreal tacos line out the A**. my friend and i love mediterranean so we tried renas for the first time. wait staff was lovely. we both got the chicken shawarma pita. 10/10. we got margs bc we were craving them but i've heard their signature cocktails are great! great people watching of the beltline on patio.

I was in the Virginia Highland area, started to get hungry and passed Gusto. I looped back around…read moreand pulled into their parking lot, located behind the restaurant. The lot was huge, much bigger than expected. I entered, picked up a menu and stood in the fast moving line. By the time I reached the register, I decided on a Sweet Soy Sriracha bowl with grilled spicy chicken. The staff ringing up my meal, pointed me to the other end where I actually had to pay. I walked down and the food was ready pretty quickly. I packed up my food and headed to the outside patio area. I chose a covered high top and started digging in. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Overall, this was a very good first visit to Gusto's Ponce De Leon location. Everybody was pleasant, the food was delicious and the indoor and outdoor spaces were clean. I would definitely come back.

We LOVED IT!!! Great selection, awesome service, clean…read moreenvironment and clean & smell good bathrooms. Plus- breath freshener in the bathroom after you eat!!! Definitely a must! We don't have these in AZ but we need too- reminded me of our Salad & Go's in Scottsdale!

Stopped in after my coworkers wouldn't stop raving about their soups -- and they were right!…read more I couldn't decide, so I ordered both the Lamb Lasagna Soup and Thai Coconut Chicken with Rice. They were both incredible in different ways -- flavorful, hearty, and comforting. The guys behind the counter were super helpful and patient while I decided, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. Their menu had so many things that caught my eye (including desserts), so I'll definitely be back soon.

My friends LOVE MetroFresh-- particularly my vegetarian friends, so I decided to give it a try. I…read morethink the food was decent, but I didn't love it. I hate to say it, but it didn't particularly compel me to see to go back. I think the prices are fair, and I can see this being a perfect, healthy lunch-break spot for professionals in thd area who want fresh food. The kale salad was no my favorite. It was soaked in dressing/vinaigrette, which made it limp and I didn't love the flavor. The service was incredibly efficient given the busyness and super friendly! My friends even said they love going there to work from there sometimes!

Utilizing a coupon I got from another app, I decided to give this place a shot. There is parking in…read morethe area, but most of it is paid parking. They were decently busy with a few orders before and after me. I got there Notorious bowl w/ chorizo which came out in about 15 minutes. Perhaps it was the bowl I ordered, but I found it to be a bit too heavy. Many of the parts of the dish were heavily salted, fried, or pickled. So I found that it was missing something that could help balance the dish. Everything tasted pretty good individually but it's still seemed like something was missing as a whole. Overall, I was pretty satisfied for it being a vegan place. I would definitely need to try one of their other dishes to see if it's more to my liking. Staff were nice and it's always cool to be in one of these casual and busy cafeteria like environments to people watch while eating. Will try them again!

I can't believe I didn't take a pic of my bowl before I devoured it. Spoiler- it didn't even need…read morethe dressing. I order this through UberEats so I did not get a chance to experience the service and ambiance. What I did get was a bowl that puts Cava to shame. I was craving Cava and was looking for something similar. Found Recess was like 10 mins from my job so I took a chance. It did not disappoint. Everything came together well. The chicken was seasoned and juicy. The mix of the kale and the coconut rice was perfection. I did add the picture of my order. Try it !

I am blown away with the amazing customer service and food I received at this location…read more I went with the chile lime street corn as my starter and the special, peach sofrito salmon. The street corn tasted very fresh, definitely enjoyed the sauce that came with it and the tortillas that came with it were light and crunchy. Now, the star of the night was the peach sofrito salmon. Refreshing, soft and melted in my mouth. With every bite, I wanted more and more. The peach glaze combined with the seasoning of the salmon was a transformative experience of taste. I left with the lemon chifon pie, and I just need to say I can't recommend this location enough. If you're in the area or down for a quick drive down Atlanta, birdcage should be at the top of your list!

We got Salsa Roja (4.25/5) and the Sweet Potato Bravas (4/5) as appetizers. The salsa and chips…read moreportion was massive; the salsa was a bit thicker than others but good. The sweet potatoes portion was pretty small, like five bites for $10, but they were nice and crispy with a good flavor. We got tofu (5/5) and shrimp (4/5) with a side of red rice and black beans for mains. The tofu was amazing; it was super crunchy with a great flavor, and there was a ton of it! For just $11, we would get this a lot! The shrimp was also good but nothing too special; I forgot to get a picture of it. The service was good (4/5); we got our food quickly, and our waters were almost always full. The interior of the restaurant is nice and modern (4.5/5).

A great place inside Ponce City Market!…read more The restaurant had casual vibes. I ordered and paid at the counter. I got a mango lassi ($5.99), masala smashed potatoes ($6.99), and chicken tikka roll ($11.99). The food came out FAST. The mango lassi was sweet, creamy, and refreshing. And the potatoes and roll were DELICIOUS. They came out hot and fresh. The potatoes were super crispy and well-seasoned. It was served with this tasty sauce that had a bit of a kick and some sweetness. Every part of the chicken tikka roll was delicious. The chicken was flavorful & tender, the naan was warm & thick & tasty, the green chutney added a nice brightness, and the slaw added a fresh crunch. The roll was served with raita on the side. I absolutely devoured the food, and since I was so hungry, it tasted even better. There is self-serve complimentary water next to the takeout station.

Botiwalla is one of the fast causal restaurants on the main floor food hall of Ponce City Market…read more You order at the counter, and can sit within their space, or "to go" if you sit in the main hall. The rest of my group had ordered from another restaurant, so I picked my order up from the counter space. The menu is a good length, sandwiches, salads, sides, sodas, and a couple alcoholic drink options. I had the smashed potatoes, the fish sandwich, and their raspberry/lime soda. Everything was fantastic, very flavorful, ingredients balanced. My niece had not wanted to order as she was unsure about whether she'd like the flavors, and she does not do spicy. She loved everything. The potatoes have a light kick of spice, I would put them in the flavorful category over spicy, Could not be happier with my food hall choice.