Bottom line: Really enjoyable first visit to Morning Ritual. This coffee shop/cafe served up a…read moretasty latte and Egg + Cheese Scramble to start my day off right. Helpful service in a nicely decorated small cafe, a nice stop for getting a morning going. The Deets: Deciding to venture out a bit to try some place new, I found Morning Ritual on the trusty Yelp app and headed off to there. It is joined along side The Goat restaurant on the edge of an apartment complex campus near Brier Creek. I like the look of the building and while noticing there is outside seating available, there is a convenient take out window on the side as well. I went inside and liked the warm, inviting but still slightly modern look of the cafe style seating and ordering area. There are a couple of seats within range of a power outlet and there is WiFi but note it is public/no password/unsecured access, it appears. Their menu shows a good array of beverages and eats to satisfy those morning needs. I decided on a 16 oz hot skim latte to drink to enjoy there and then ordered the Egg + Cheese Scramble which has Monterey Jack and Cheddar and served with one of their biscuits. You order and pay at the register/counter then they give you a table number to take to your seat. My beverage came in well enough time to enjoy while I waited on my food order. My latte was so good that I had no need for additions such as sweetener or syrups and I like the mug with it to enjoy in house. Food came in good time as well, looking pretty tempting. The toasted biscuit was good and I liked it but a tad small bit sweet for a Southern type biscuit (the type that I'm used to/grown up with enjoying). The scramble was really great...I usually do not favor getting cheese in my scrambled eggs but everything was delicious here and perfect texture as well as portion on the eggs themselves in a small cafe setting. There's always that challenge in a new coffee shop/cafe in figuring out their used dishes protocol/station but loved that my server saw me searching and happily took my dishes at the counter for me. I enjoyed this first visit to Morning Ritual and can see me visiting in the future, I like it.

The coffee was actually delicious. The service not so much!…read more To be fair I ordered my coffee with my breakfast at The Goat (the restaurant that Morning Ritual shares the building with) but the coffee is listed on The Goat's menu, so they need to get in sync. Our breakfast ended up coming out before coffee, which made no sense. I had to ask about the coffees before they were actually made. When the girl came from morning ritual She brought out my husbands, hot cappuccino but my mocha out iced and I immediately said I don't drink cold coffee and I did an order iced. Instead of being apologetic, and stating that she would change it, she just snatched the iced coffee and walked away. That was such a strange encounter. It was rude and I got no apology, nor did I get any explanation of what would happen next. I let my server know to ensure I was still going to get a coffee because I can't live without my coffee in the morning! When my Moca loved her honey, oat milk, coffee came I took a sip and was glad i didn't flip out and say "forget the coffee" (as I was already done with breakfast by the time in arrived) because the drink was delicious! If I'm ever back in the area (I was staying in Raleigh but decided to take a little detour into Durham that morning) I'll come to only Morning Ritual to see if I can change this 3 star review for service issues into a 5. For now they need to work on getting coffee service to The Goat streamlined!

Will & Well is a great addition to Boxyard if you're looking for a fresh salad, grain bowl, or…read moresmoothie option. The setup is counter service, with a handful of premade salads and bowls on the menu, or you can build your own. The build-your-own option starts at $12.99 and includes your base, five toppings, one crunchy/dry topping, and dressing. Proteins are extra and range from about $4.25-$6.50, with options including tofu, shrimp, chicken, steak, and tuna. I opted for a build-your-own bowl with chicken, which came out to just under $20 before tip. At first, that felt a little pricey to me, but the portion size was absolutely massive. Honestly, it was large enough to easily make two meals, which made the value feel much better. The woman helping me was incredibly friendly and even let me sample three different dressings before deciding. I also appreciated that you can get your dressing on the side if you prefer. All 3 I tried were good, but all very different, and I'm glad I had a chance to try them! One thing to note is that it was fairly warm inside the business, which gave me a little pause considering it's a salad-focused concept. That said, everything tasted fresh and high quality. There were only two employees working during my visit on a Wednesday around 6:30, and with about 4-5 people ahead of me, it took around 20 minutes to place my order, get my bowl made, and check out. The staff was working hard, and being incredibly helpful, but if you're in a hurry, just plan accordingly. Overall, I'd definitely return. It's nice to have a quality salad option at Boxyard, the ingredients were fresh, the portions were generous, and the service was helpful and kind. Just be prepared that there may be a bit of a wait and to spend around $20 if you're adding protein (but you can easily share or make two meals from it!!!) My picture doesn't do the size justice I promise!

I had been meaning to stop in to visit Will and Well for months and was not disappointed when I…read moredid! I'd seen that celebrity Tabitha Brown stopped by recently and loved the salads, which made me want to visit even more. I stopped through on a weekday afternoon. I ordered the signature salad, Salsa Verde with quinoa (you can add your choice of grain) and a freshly made hibiscus juice (so refreshing!). Everything was so fresh and so delicious. The salad was coated with just the amount of dressing and the sweet potatoes on the salad were a special treat, making the salad both unique and delicious! The hibiscus juice was refreshing and not syrupy sweet like many juices from other establishments. I will definitely be back to try other salads!

Juicekeys in Durham is amazing! We've been twice now, and both visits were fantastic. I got the…read moreChocolate Covered Banana smoothie both times--it's seriously delicious. My daughter got the Tropical Bliss both times and loved it, and my wife tried one of their protein/energy cookies, which was amazing too. The customer service is just as good as the food and smoothies. We came in right before closing, and our cashier, Bri, was incredibly friendly and welcoming. She never made us feel rushed at all. I just wish Juicekeys would open a location in Greensboro! We'd definitely be regulars.

We spent the night at a nearby hotel and wanted something on the healthier side for breakfast. I…read morealmost didn't even look at this place, because I figured it was all juice and smoothies, but soon discovered they had great-sounding sandwiches as well. It's a cute little place, with a minimal amount of seating downstairs, but there is more upstairs. I got the turkey ham sandwich with "special sauce". Husband got the roast beef one with chipotle mayo. They were both delicious, although we couldn't tell a difference in the dipping mayos. Love that they are avocado oil based ones, and meats are nitrate-free. Bread is gluten-free. Husband got a cold coffee shake that he really liked as well. It's not inexpensive, but worth it for the quality ingredients. Service did take awhile, but the Gal was super friendly. If you're in a hurry, I would recommend ordering in advance.

TLDR: great bowls encompassing numerous cuisines…read more Love supporting local businesses and love eating yummy bowls. There's a wide variety of cuisine types making this perfect for a diverse group of eaters wanting a bowl style meal.

I've been to three Happy + Hale locations and while the menu is the same at all of them, the Ninth…read moreSt location consistently makes the best bowls! Employees seem genuinely happy to interact with you and in many instances, have made awesome suggestions for modifications if an ingredient happens to be out of stock. If the weather is nice, I love eating on the patio to get in a little sunshine and a little people watching. Their rewards program is pretty great--I don't feel that it takes an obnoxiously long time to earn rewards. The app is also super convenient in that you can order ahead and offers curbside pickup (clutch when swinging by during peak times as Ninth St parking can get a little dicey).

Wow! I had no idea Tropical Smoothie Cafe had a food menu. I am happy to have another go-to spot…read morefor a quick bite. When we arrived, there were five forsets of patrons waiting on food. While we contemplated leaving and began to decide on our options, the food and smoothies began to come out quickly. We ordered and didn't have to wait long for our smoothies and food. I enjoyed a Sunrise Sunset Smoothie and a Chipotle Chicken Club Flatbread sandwich. Both hit the spot before I got on the road to heard home. I haven't been back since but I know where the closest location is to my house and look forward to another visit.

Please don't waste your time going here i've reached out to corporate multiples times about the…read morequality of my food from here it is truly awful . The first time my açaí bowl was so frozen I had to wait hours to eat it when i originally planned to eat it during my lunch break. Recently I went back to them after some time and this is how i received my food. The pictures speak for themselves lol Mind i used my rewards point to get these items and you know they take a while to rack up.

Stopped in here to grab breakfast before a busy day of shopping. Easy parking right in front of the…read moreentrance, and a bright and welcoming interior. This place radiates "good morning" from the delightful lady at the counter to the fun music. I had the heels up acai bowl and could not be more thrilled. It was delicious, filling, and had the best textures. I was happy to have a lighter breakfast option that kept me full all day. I don't live in the area so I don't know the next time I'll be here. But I will let all of my NC friends know this is a great spot to spend the morning at!

I stopped by Anissa's Spot for an afternoon pick-me-up and bought the Clean Green juice. It was…read moreexactly what I needed for a little boost to get through the rest of my day. The juice tasted so fresh and vibrant, you can really tell they use quality ingredients. WhI noticed they now offer a selection of bakery items that looked delicious - I can't wait to try those on my next visit! Anissa's is officially my go-to spot for both healthy sips and treats. Highly recommend!

Oh My -- Ate at my First Aladdin's Eatery twenty some years ago when a shop opened up in Dublin,…read moreOH. I was kinda annoyed because it had replaced a Dairy Queen I liked. But what first appeared as a Lebanese "health food, vegan, vegetarian" restaurant even though they had some meat dishes -- turned into one of the favorite restaurants of my life! Their hummus, pitas (light and fluffy but not overy thick), hot sauce, shawarma, salads, kibi, lamb plate, soups (V9 rules) all became things I craved for the next twenty years. And the desserts! I think they made up for all the "healthy" stuff by having freshly made cakes to indulge after a good meal. Thank goodness they had franchises in Cleveland (where I visit my mother) -- when I had moved away from one I could get my fix there. But while in Columbus area, Dublin restaurant closed and I went to the one in Grandview quite a bit. I have been back in North Carolina for 12 years now. On a day trip to Raleigh, I stopped by the store at Brier Creek (8201 Brier Creek Pkwy #107) OH MY! It has been a while (I think I need to go visit my mother! ) Had my lunch staple. shawarma salad with Aladdin's dressing (they used to have a zesty tomato back in the day that was really good) a small hummus and HOT SAUCE! I am so glad the south is staring to get the grand taste of Aladdin's Eatery! Like I told the owner -- From the first day I tasted any meal to yesterday, the meals and food are consistent -- if you go back in time, they would be prepared and taste the same -- like Heaven, mother's milk! Now Lebanese, middle eastern may not be for everyone but if you want a good healthy salad or some great soup, I am sure you can find something here.. but you will miss out on the spices and flavors! I think the main thing about Aladdin's besides stellar food and consistency is the people! I have not met an owner, server, host that was not friendly, courteous, gracious and human! These folks are great! And just like the food has been so since day one! I wish all restaurants and business could be like Aladdin's, the world would be a better place -- after my meal yesterday, I am refueled and ready to go in body and spirit! Thanks for the lifetime of great meals, see you soon!

Good food, great service, but one thing stood out: I was recommended a wine over the one I chose…read more It was offered as "more authentic to match the food, same price." It wasn't good - I didn't appreciate being pushed old inventory that had started moving toward the "vinegar" stage. This doesn't deter me from going back - the food is great! - but I will be more careful.

Plenty of parking. Inside there were a few clean tables…read more Placing my order was very easy- the girl at the counter was nice and friendly. I got my order with in a few minutes they delivered it to me at the table. It was exactly what I ordered.

Just ordered two bowels and barely anything in it. Two strawberry, no banana a tiny drizzle of…read moreNutella. Spend 25 bucks for what so disappointing. Staff is rude

I had the funky monkey smoothie & it was so so good. If you want to make your day a little…read morehealthier, Id definitely recommend

Customer service is everything! This place is up the street from my job. Decided to stop by and…read morecheck this place out. It's very clean and spacious inside. The staff was very nice, helpful and acknowledgeable. I decided to have the strawberry banana smoothie. It looked delicious...but I didn't enjoy the taste at all. Not for me but you might enjoy it