i can't believe i haven't tried earthy picks before this! i've passed by there many times, meaning…read moreto eat there, but never got the chance before. so when i finally stepped in, i was delighted by the delicious and healthy vegan food! my group had a nut allergy, and the staff were kind enough to let us know what we could eat, as well as adjust a few of the menu items so we could eat safely. i ordered inside the restaurant but sat outside on the patio. the food came out after a roughly average amount of time. not super short but not too long either. i honestly didn't mind waiting on the patio because the weather was nice. we ended up ordering the new age burrito, all day brunch burrito, and earthy salad bowl. the ingredients tasted fresh and delicious! i liked all the food combinations that they had going on, and the plantain chips were truly a treat. i was a huge fan of what i tried here, and would definitely recommend it to anybody looking for some healthy and tasty food.

If you're looking for some great vegan food with a flair - stop into Earthy Picks. I stopped in on…read moreSaturday and wanted to get a healthier option for lunch. After looking through the reviews, I knew that I wanted to get the toonah sensation wrap. The woman at the counter was very friendly and nice. The restaurant is so cute and has a Latin earthy vibe in downtown Orlando. I love the colorful and modern aesthetic. It took about 10 minutes for my food to be ready as I did get it to go. The toonah sensation wrap is a vegan take on a tuna wrap. I loved how fresh it tasted. The chickpea toonah literally had me second guessing if I was eating fish. The kale and other veggies were very fresh and honestly, it was so filling eating just half of the wrap. The plantain chips were a great side to the wrap. I really want to come back for their brunch and dine in the restaurant as they have some outdoor seating. This place is great for vegans and people are just looking for healthier and lighter food options with a twist!

This was a wonderful find after a late volleyball tournament. What an awesome place! The two, very…read morekind people working there could not have been more helpful. They let us sample the falafel... Which was gluten-free and wonderful... And helped us through the menu. I highly recommend it.

Overall 3.75 Stars…read more If you need a healthy alternative to heavy laden carbs or fried / rich foods, then this place is for you. After spending a day at a theme park and eating their options, it was nice to "clean" your body out with a good and healthy salad. Located on Sand Lake road near Publix and multiple eateries, this place has a wide selection of salads, sandwiches, and a limited selection of soups. Ambiance: 3.5 Stars The place was clean and has plentiful seating. Ranging from bar style or bench and tables. It is Deli style when ordering. Go to the back and select the type of salads, rice / couscous, soups, or sandwiches. There are pre-fixed options or you can build your own bowl. The eatery was clean, open and airy. Natural lighting was pleasant with the large front windows. It would have been a higher star rating for the ambiance, but the bathrooms needed some work. Though it was clean and roomy, there was no soap and limited toilet paper. Staff: 3.5 Stars Deli The employees were friendly and professional. Our server assisted us with questions and our selections. However, with the middle Eastern dialect and his ability to speak at a rate of the sound barrier, he had to repeat a few times for us to understand. Note: His patience was much appreciated. Food: 3.75 Stars We all chose several different salads. Three were pre-fixed and one was customized. 1. Shanghai Chicken Salad - 3.5 Stars Roasted chicken, edamame, scallions, almonds, cilantro, red cabbage, romaine perfectly paired with miso sesame vinaigrette Contains: Nuts, Soy I chosen the chopped romaine leaves as the base. It was light and flavorful from the dressing. However the chicken was a little bit overcooked and dry. The condiments were plentiful and fresh. Though it was good and had protein, I felt somewhat satisfied. I could eaten another bowl. 2. Chicken Shawarma - 4 Stars Blackened diced chicken thigh, kale, hummus, baba ghanoush, pickles, Israeli salad with Greek yogurt and tahini dressing. The based options are rice melody or couscous. I chose the rice melody. This bowl was more satisfying than the Shanghai Chicken Salad. The chicken tasted juicy, tender and flavorful. Choosing a thigh instead of breast brings the umami flavor of the chicken. The fresh veggies and tahini dressing was a perfect match for this option. 3. Santa Fe Salad - 3.5 Stars avocado, corn, local jack & cheddar, grape tomatoes, onions, tortilla chips, local kale, romaine, perfectly paired with chipotle-lime vinaigrette with a fresh lime squeeze. My sister added chicken thigh and avocado Chimichurri dressing. She said it was tasty. 4. South Beach - 3 Stars craisins, walnuts, green apples, blue cheese, local mesclun, romaine, perfectly paired with balsamic vinaigrette. My wife added chicken and swapped the walnuts for pumpkin seeds. The diced breast chicken was slightly dry and seasoning was lacking. The salad itself was good but wasn't too satisfying. 5. Customized Salad - 3.25 Stars My niece chose to customize her salad bowl. She chose chicken, romaine lettuces, shaved Parmesan cheese, cucumbers, edamame, and other veggie ingredients. She chose the avocado Chimichurri dressing which she liked. NOTE: they offer breakfast items and coffee. Selection of various drinks are from a deli refrigerator and they carry some Kombucha options too. Enjoy!

10/10- Location, food, service, cleanliness, all exceeded my family and I expectation. We will…read morespecially drive out of our way to the Winter Garden location because of the great experiences we have had everytime we have visited. What makes it even better is the Manager, Russ LeBlanc! He goes out of his way to make sure each customer is satisfied! We love Fresh Kitchen Winter Garden!

Never said this before about a restaurant but I feel blessed to have a Fresh Kitchen close to my…read morehouse. I've never had a bad meal here and the food is always so "fresh" and delicious. I've tried pretty much everything but my go to proteins are baked almond chicken and BBQ chicken. My top sides are the sweet potatos and the broccoli. The cauliflower base is amazing. So is the white sauce. I love playing my order online and picking it up to eat at home.

This place was absolutely delightful! My sandwich was so incredible and the fries were cooked to…read moreperfection. Plus, everything is gluten-free! The service was kind and efficient. Although it was more of a chillier day and we all were eating inside, they were able to accommodate the lunch rush to ensure everyone could enjoy their food inside without having to bear the cold. If you were stopping through or staying in Mount Dora, this place is a must.

I'm slightly salty about The Salted Fry. I had fairly high expectations for The Salted Fry as…read morethey're one of the few places in Central Florida that has Belgian-style fries. I think I also had high expectations since they have been awarded some accolades as well. It's located in downtown Mount Dora, which is a very cute are. It's walkable and there's some parks on that road. We got there, it is an opening seating arrangement and a small restaurant. It was really cute and they have wine slushies and I wish I could have had some of those. I got a regular smash burger with truffle parm fries. It was definitely on the more expensive end of food. The burger was not really a true smash burger, but it was fine. I would rate is a 7/10. The truffle parm fries were an 8.5/10. It was definitely made well, I just think I wish both items had more flavor to it. The truffle parm fries felt like it used truffle oil, which is fine, but I couldn't taste it strongly. I could smell it, but not taste. The burger, I just wished was actually smashed into the griddle where it gets really crispy. I will say the customer service was excellent. They misheard my partner order an extra patty and they brought it out to him immediately. Otherwise, they have a lot of sauces and other little things to place on the burger, so maybe that's why they keep it more basic. I did not see all that till after I already ate the whole thing. Overall, I think it's good and an 7/10 restaurant. I'd like to come back and try it again to get a better opinion of it.

While shopping at the Orlando Outlets I wanted a snack and came into the food court to see what I…read morecould find that was at least somewhat healthy and I came across Greenbeat. They have a nice smoothie menu and the smoothie I got was freshly made and tasted pretty good. The food they were putting out for the day looked pretty good and fresh as well. Nice place.

Was craving some salad and magically discovered this gem!!…read more Huge portion that I got full for both lunch and dinner. The vegetables were fresh and crunchy, the quinoa, kale. Not to mention the feta cheese. So chef-kissed

Delicious as always! Our go-to place for great tasting Mexican food for sure…read more We usually start with the queso Fundido. That chorizo has a great heat to it My husband got the street tacos with chorizo. The street tacos are great, the only thing they need is some sauce. The Diablo sauce they come with is really hot... so he added some of the queso Fundido to it. I got my usually Burrito Al Pastor. Packed with flavor as usual. Mmmmmm. Our server Liz was great! She just started and has great table side manners. Very attentive. Love the decor inside. Casual and relaxing. Great music. Another great meal overall here

While there are many Mexican restaurants in the Apopka area, this one is relatively new. It used to…read morebe a really great barbecue place, and while I was sad to see it close, I was excited to see a new Mexican place, especially since it is so close to my home. My wife actually went before I did, and she said it was okay. So one night, we decided to go and try it out together. We walked in and were quickly greeted by the hostess. I looked around and had a hard time recognizing the layout as they had really made it different than the barbecue place before it. The decor is beautiful, and I felt as if I was in a Mexican Cantina in Mexico City! She asked if we wanted a booth or a table, and we chose a booth. While it wasn't packed, it was fairly busy, which was a great sign. We sat and were given menus, which were quickly followed by Chips & Salsa. She asked what we wanted to drink, and I ordered a Michelada. The Chips and Salsa were good, not the best I have ever had, but tasty. We ordered queso dip and a main course, and my Michelada arrived- the best I have ever had in Apopka, and rivaled any that I have had anywhere- great start! The queso was good, typical. I had steak tacos, and my wife had a burrito. We also had a side of tamales. Everything was fresh and tasty, and we were both very impressed! The staff were friendly and genuinely happy to see us; I felt like a long-time customer. We have been back several times and have enjoyed each visit. We will definitely keep coming back!

A great find here in Winter Haven. We had a salad bowl with shrimp and a build a bowl with steak…read more With Potato soup. My wife commented that the steak was perfect and tasty. All was fresh and very good. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. And will visit again when in town. Enjoy!

Met up with a friend here tonight for dinner. They are primarily known for offering create your own…read morebowels of salad, but they also have predesigned salads that you can order or they have soups and sandwiches. We got there on a Wednesday night around 5:30 and it was fairly steady, but there was still plenty of seating. They don't have many individual tables. A lot of their seating is open style seating so you could be at a table with multiple other people. They do have outdoor seating as well, but where the outdoor seating is located is also the side of sun sets on, so it definitely gets warm. I chose a pre-designed salad, the southwest salad. It's a mix of spring greens with corn kernels, black beans, tortilla strips, and a jalapeño avocado ranch dressing. I did opt to put chicken on mine so that does increase the price a little bit because you do have to pay for protein. Overall, the salad was really good very fresh and the chicken definitely tasted like it was cooked fresh as well. I will say the bathroom situation is a little odd as they are unisex bathrooms, but there are only two of them in the building. One of them each time I went up to try to use the restroom was consistently locked, so I'm not sure if it was out of order but it was locked each time I went up. On a busy day - having just two bathroom stalls seems like a design flaw. My biggest complaint is the parking situation. The small strip mall has not only this location but a coffee shop and a tea shop in it as well as a Pilates studio and the parking lot is just simply too small to support all of that business. I ended up parking on the side street because it was so much easier versus trying to fight to find a parking spot.

I stopped by CAVA for a quick lunch and ordered takeout. I went with the braised lamb over basmati…read morerice and lentils with a few toppings, along with a side of pita chips. The bowl looked great on the line, but once I started eating, the rice was hit or miss. Some of it was hard and clumped together, and I ended up removing those parts. The lamb looked really good but tasted like it could have used more seasoning. The portion size was also a little disappointing. The bowl itself is large, but the amount of meat and rice felt small compared to the size of the container. I ordered plain pita chips, but instead received the new sour cream and onion version. That turned out to be a pleasant surprise. They were fresh, had great seasoning, and ended up being my favorite part of the meal. I would honestly go back just to get those again. My son ordered the chicken bowl. He said it was just okay and agreed that the portion size felt small for the size of the bowl. Overall, it wasn't a bad meal, but it wasn't a standout either. If I return, I'd probably try a different protein option. Food: 3 out of 5 Service: 3 out of 5 Value: 2 out of 5 Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Tried the BYO bowl. I loved that there were so many options but the temporarily out of the white…read moresweet potato which I really wanted to try. I got the grilled chicken and it was a bit too fatty for me. I think I'll do strictly vegetarian next time. Everything else was delicious though! The saffron rice was way better than I expected and I loved their sauces. Tzatziki was so good! The drinks are a must try.. I loved the blueberry lavender! Ample seating inside as well as outdoor seating. The service line went very fast and staff was friendly!