The Hummus Bowl

We stopped for Sunday morning breakfast on our way back to Atlanta just as they opened…read more The restaurant is in the same building as the Calvary Chapel. We entered the door furthest from the chapel, which turned out to be a side entrance. We were kindly redirected to the hostess. We were promptly seated and then greeted by Nikki. Sunday's breakfast is a buffet style of a very high quality and diverse, including European style items. The muffins and mini quiches were made with quality ingredients and had to be locally made from scratch. While I did not partake, my fav feature was the donut wall - a large wooden board w donuts on pegs. What a fun way to display a variety of donuts and be engaging for kids and kids at heart. And the Jittery Joe coffee just hit - right temp and flavor. What we didn't expect is the restaurant being open to the chapel's large foyer. We were seated so we could see the foyer and parishioners greeting each other before service. People also came into the restaurant to quickly say hi to servers and staff. At first it was a bit strange (I'm agnostic) but found it added to the warm and welcoming feel of the restaurant. I'm interested to eat lunch here next time we visit. Seems they have a diverse menu.

I came here for lunch with a friend on Saturday and we enjoyed it :) mainly deducting a star for…read morevibes - it was like dead silent in there while we were finishing up lunch lol. It was a little more busy when we came in but it definitely got awkwardly quiet closer to 1pm. They didn't have any music playing and the place is kinda big, plus noise tends to echo, so that made our conversation a bit more public than I would like. The church chairs also were kind of messing with the vibe. Looking back, I'm not surprised at all to find out the restaurant is affiliated with a church. But the food was great! My friend enjoyed her pizza and I liked my burger and fries. I think the burger could have had some more flavor to it and more cheese, but the bun was awesome and the fries were amazing. I'd definitely order the fries again. If you're looking for a vibey restaurant to have a private conversation, this is not the place for you lol. But if you're meeting up with a group or idk... are cool with eating in a quiet churchy atmosphere then this is a good place to go. The food is solid and our server was great. They also have their own parking lot, which makes things easy.

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Back in town, we visited for the first time recently after knowing about the restaurant for a few…read moreyears. We got an order of the hush puppies as an appetizer. They were okay, but for 5 bucks...what do you expect?‍. I would say the accompanying butter was supposed to be honey butter, but it seemed like regular butter to me! The server was polite, but I was scratching my head because she started with---"Let me go see what's not available anymore." Shouldn't she have done that before speaking to us?? The atmosphere is relaxed, but there isn't much to the decor. It was just casual.... there was brown butcher paper on top of white table cloths...kind of tacky really. It was busy, however, which added to the noise. Hubby and I both ordered the 1885 burger. Now, we are talkin'! The burger was delicious! . It was juicy and tasty. Just an all around fantastic burger. This alone is what will bring me and hubby back. The loaded baked potato was standard, but good too. It sounds like this experience wasn't great, but like I said, the burger alone is enough to go back to enjoy.

It was really hard to decide on a rating for our experience. We were super excited to try the 1885…read moreGrill while in town. We went early in the afternoon on a weekday, so it was very quiet. It was also a beautiful day so we sat on the patio. I love that they work with local organizations for fresh vegetables and meat! Our waiter was very nice and fairly attentive. But the food... For the good - the crab cake was delicious. It was like all crab meat with no filler and was very tasty. The pimento cheese was also SO yummy. You could tell it was made fresh and had a great flavor. The pita it came with was fine, a little over-grilled. I was not crazy about the fried okra. I wish the pieces weren't just cut in half, because to me they had that slimy okra texture inside. My gf said they weren't THAT bad, but I really had to push myself to eat them. The rosemary fries have a great flavor and were crispy (I prefer thicker fries but my gf enjoyed these). I LOVE mac and cheese and was super excited to try theirs. It was very creamy and had a good flavor but there was way too much cheese for the amount of noodles. Like the ratio was pretty off. Now for THE issue. My gf ordered the Filet Mignon, medium. It came raw and without the blue cheese compound butter. By the time the waiter came to check on us, I was half done eating. He took the steak to be put back on the grill and brought it back with a bowl of crumbled blue cheese. It was still raw inside. He brought us extra fries, but by the time it came back I was done eating. She asked for it to go and it was STILL RAW. She had cut it, so it was super obvious if you looked. The manager came and talked to us and they took it off the bill, but for a $40 filet mignon it should not take 3 tries to cook it right and it still not really be right. She said there are cold spots on the grill and they're training a new line cook, but it was not a good look... I'd maybe give more of a pass if they were packed, but there was no one eating inside and maybe two other tables of folks outside.

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Storybook perfect, Americana mainstreet location. Up on the mountain above Chattanooga. Fun 20 min…read moredrive out of town. The pizza was outstanding. We did a half/half order of the tuscan pizza and pepperoni pizza. The hummus and falafel appetizer was great, too, just could have come with a few more pita slices. We were there on a fairly busy night and parking was still super easy. Service was quick. Lots of families. The weather was pleasant enough to sit outside on the patio in August.

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Frank B.

3 years ago

It's a great place for a quick very tasty lunch. I work in south Broad area. It's reasonably priced and easy. The ambience is minimalistic but clean. You place an order at a kiosk computer screen)which is unusual but efficient). There are 3 kiosk so no wait and detailed definition and photos. I assume they did this due to a language barrier. Although the employees (owner?) are very pleasant and friendly. After you order, you take a seat and they bring it out to you. They offer plastic utensils but I usually order a paneer roll (pita wrap) and hummus. The food is awesome, fresh and delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant. There are lots of options and lots of delicious fresh hummus to choose from. I do wish there were more locally owned restaurants. Especially this little gem in the heart of st Elmo. read more

Josh L.

7 months ago

Had a fantastic experience at The Hummus Bowl in St. Elmo! We started with an order of dolmas, and they were absolutely wonderful--fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick things off. For our meals, we each built our own bowls. I went with a rice bowl topped with falafel and baba ghanoush, which was delicious and super satisfying. My partner chose a half-rice, half-Greek salad bowl with hummus--equally impressive and packed with great flavor. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was incredibly helpful, making the whole experience even better. This is definitely a spot we'll be returning to. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

Laurie H.

1 year ago

If I could give The Hummus Bowl more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! From the moment I walked in, the staff was so welcoming and friendly. The food is fresh, flavorful, and full of love in every bite. What I love most is the variety and quality of ingredients. Every bowl is customizable, colorful, and packed with healthy, delicious options. You can tell they truly care about what they're serving. Perfect for a quick lunch, family meal, or even a cozy solo spot to recharge. It leaves you feeling nourished and happy. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and go--you'll be hooked! read more

Tracie V.

3 years ago

A pleasant surprise in St Elmo. I wandered in for lunch and was really impressed with how bright and clean it is! I'm not normally a fan of placing an order via kiosk but in this case it really worked for me. It made me aware of options I wouldn't normally have noticed. Bowl was filling and tasty and fresh. I had to take the samosas home for dinner but they reheated really nicely. The apricot/fig hummus was the best! I strongly suggest dropping in for a bite on your way up the mountain. read more

Nathan B.

4 months ago

As a chef of over ten years and avid fan of Greek food I must say that this was a very pleasant experience. If you're coming to Chattanooga for the scenery then this is a must try spot for a great bite to eat. I don't usually find food to be money well spent but I will Definitely be returning to this location. Great value and great flavor. read more

Hummus F.

8 months ago

Hummus Bowl is an oasis of calm! My blood pressure decreases just sitting in there, what with the friendly service, the dozens of real plants surrounding me, and the relaxing music/scenes on the TV. Family-owned, they make a great pita wrap and baklava! I love the choice of add-ons, especially the pickled turnips! Plus, free parking!! read more

Evie M.

3 years ago

Wow! I am certainly coming back! The environment is perfect for casual or semi-formal meetings! I loved the cilantro and jalapeño hummus! Definitely added the perfect spice to my delicious meal. I enjoyed talking to the chefs, they were friendly and willing to laugh! Great job! read more

Diana R.

8 months ago

Wow! What a exquisite restaurant this is! The food was perfectly portioned and was absolutely divine. The service was extremely homey and friendly i became friends with the all of the workers. The food was seasoned well and i was very fulfilled. Will be coming back very soon! read more

K M.

1 year ago

AMAZING food! This is the best falafel I have had in the US. Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious. Dont miss out on the cheesecake--so worth it! The people were kind, restaurant clean and peaceful. The best food on our entire TN trip! Thank you read more

Michael H.

11 months ago

Fresh veggies, tender meats, and a delicious array of sauces were thoroughly enjoyed by my family and I at The Hummus Bowl. If you like to support family owned businesses and eat good food, this is the perfect place for you. read more

Carrie C.

2 years ago

Great food. Excellent service. Had samosas, and a beef and lamb bowl and pistachio baklava for desert. Everything was very tasty. Planning on coming back for more tomorrow. read more

Beth M.

10 months ago

The place was very clean The atmosphere was calming The food was delicious!!! I have driven past Hummus Bowl daily and never stopped What a mistake. I highly recommend!!!!! read more

Christiana S.

1 year ago

Just ate here AGAIN tonight. It never disappoints! The layers of flavor you can pack in one bowl are WILD! Big fan. Clean and delicious food. Kind staff as well! read more

Gena T.

8 months ago

this place is awesome! the food is yummy! the staff is remarkable! i would highly recommend this restaurant to anybody who loves great food!

J.L. R.

7 months ago

I rarely write reviews. This place is Fantastic. The food excellent. The service was quick and chef really kind. Perfect for a family lunch.

Lin F.

2 years ago

Really good food! Very fresh! The beef and lamb are so tasty and tender. Great service! The owners are super nice and friendly.

Evie S.

4 months ago

Everything was great!! Love this place! Very easy ordering system and quick service and the food is delicious! read more

Patricia H.

1 year ago

Our first visit to Hummus Bowl. Food was delicious and staff were friendly. I would definitely return.

Adrian S.

2 years ago

Great food, generous portions. Very delicious. Ambience was good and staff friendly. Quick service. read more

Amy H.

3 years ago

Got my order to go and have to say it was quick and it was tasty. Staff was very nice.

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