I love Bolay! Driving through on I-75, we hit the jackpot! I didn't realize all food was gluten free at first, which is a major treat for four out of five of our group. The regular bowl is relatively inexpensive at $10.95 but so filling as to allow for leftovers. The teriyaki chicken, rice, broccoli, feta and toasted almonds, and mushrooms were a treat with the creamy garlic sauce. I also sampled the turmeric ginger sauce with steak, sweet potato noodles and forbidden rice. All fantastic! You cannot make a mistake ordering. The servers at the counter explained everything, and were patient and kind. I love the healthy fast food feel of this restaurant. It was clean and organized. read more

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Well we haven't been back to Bolays in a while so we decided to give it another try. We stopped coming when their menu changed. The used to serve pork tenderloin which was like nothing at any other restaurant. They replace with a pulled pork, then no pork at all. When that was taken off the menu we sort of gravitated towards other options. Coming back, there were even more changes to the menu. The usual favorites are still here, mine being the warm sweet potato noodles. My wife got the pesto noodles but they were served cold (a bit of a shock). My regular bowl was overflowing with noodles and roasted broccoli. Both good I got teriyaki chicken as my protein, it was just ok, the base and veggies made the dish. The toppings and sauce completed the bowl. It was good. My wife got the roasted chicken thigh (bone in). That was delicious. Surprisingly good. Service was outstanding, they have a great crew here. That's a plus over most fast food chains. So a few years (yes years) removed from eating here last, I'd say they're still pretty good. Good healthy option, decent price. Also, the restaurant is nice and clean and tidy! read more

Best bowl you'll find! They have a pretty straight forward set of ingredients that are very elevated. I built a bowl with the rice noodles (japchae style is what they actually are) and the kale salad, threw on some roasted broccoli, beautiful cherry tomatoes, almonds, cilantro, and tofu. I was so impressed with the protein portion - normally I have to add more. The tofu was perfectly chewy but not overcooked. This spot is definitely my new go to! You absolutely have to check it out :) staff and management is lovely. read more

Bolay - Signature Build Your Own Bol - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Located in a strip mall with easy access and plenty of parking. The staff are very friendly. Bolay is well lit and modern in decor. The selection of bowls are different than what I was accustomed to. The ingredients were fresh but they lacked tuna. On the website it showed it for an up charge but it wasn't available. They had salmon so I opted for it. Interesting take on the poke bowl but one I am not a particular dan of. Ian old and don't do change well. Bummed out not to be able to get tuna. The rest of it was good just dry salmon versus tuna the tuna wins. The drinks looked pretty tasty. I had a bottle juice and water and then turned the corner and there were the other juices and teas I had seen on line. My bad for not scoping things out better. read more

Bolay - Build my own bol - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Bolay never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and packed with great options to mix and match. The staff is super pleasant, efficient, and great at multitasking--no matter how busy it gets, they keep things moving with a smile. The restaurant is always clean and well-kept, which makes the whole experience even better. Honestly, it's become my go-to spot and definitely my favorite compared to Fresh Kitchen. read more

Bolay - Teriyaki Chicken & sweet potato noodles - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Whenever I'm craving something lighter and more on the nutritious side I just other choose Fresh Kitchen or Bolay. I'm never disappointed but one time I did notice the terriyaki chicken was a little on the chewy cartilage texture side. I get the regular bowl but if I want leftovers for the next day I get the large bowl. I get the sweet potato noodles, broccoli and alternate depending on what craving with black rice or the kale salad. My protein is the teriyaki chicken but I would like to try the garlic pepper steak it's just that it never looks appetizing to me (I love Fresh Kitchen's steak personally) and not sure if the $3 up charge is worth it portion wise. For my toppings I get red onions, cilantro and Parmesan cheese. The Creamy garlic & herb sauce is a must and I always get extra. I've frequented this place many times and quality is great across the board. Service is quick and everything is always great here. For the amount that you pay you can relax and know that you are eating a fibrous lunch or dinner with a good protein. I probably come here every 3-6 months since I don't eat out as much as I used to but this is deff a go to for me. read more

Delicious and fresh food! The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was so tasty. I highly recommend if you want a filling lunch that isn't too heavy. read more

Had the vegan miso tofu bowl and was happy to find out the restaurant is also gluten free! Super clean restaurant with a very friendly staff-- will be back! read more

The main thing I personally like about Bolay is that everything is gluten free. There are many items that can be put in your bowl but I chose pesto noodles and sweet potato noodles, added sauteed brussell sprouts and lemon chicken. Topped it with feta and slivered almonds. It was very tasty and the small serving was more than I could eat. The service was friendly and quick. read more

Wonderful delicious variety of fresh food. The black rice is so nutritious and delicious. Yummy. The mushrooms, sweet potatoes and avocado taste amazing. The extra charges for avocado and salmon are petty though. Overall very good meal. read more

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Great, clean, healthy food!! Staff was also kind and informed of all available options. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area.

I've been here on a couple of occasions and have enjoyed it each time. Bolay is a fast casual restaurant set up assembly style where they build your bowl according to your specifications. They have tons of healthy options and everything is fresh and tasty. I've dined in and taken food out and it's great either way. The dining room is basic but clean and comfortable. They also pack the bowls up nicely to go, which makes grab and go a great option. Most recently I got a bowl with rice, garlic mushrooms, sweet potatoes, avocado, tofu, cilantro, goat cheese, and garlic sauce. It was a delight! They have two bowl sizes and I've gotten both the large and regular (the regular is plenty big!). The service is lovely! Get to it! read more

This place has pretty good food and has very quick service. The ambiance is alright, nothing special but what you would expect for a fast casual place and it definitely has plenty of seating read more

Bolay - Bowl with jasmine rice, lemon chicken, mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, cilantro, and creamy garlic sauce - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

What a delicious place! It's everything Chipotle/Cava wants to be. Absolutely great bases, I adored the kale salad with the jasmine rice, paired with very flavorful chicken thigh and your own assortment of toppings and sauces. Very reasonable prices too, service was quick and kind, and the interior was clean and well-maintained. Was a great place overall. Definitely a new Gainesville favorite. read more

Bolay - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I always have an amazing experience when coming to Bolay. service is fast and staff is friendly. Matthew's customer service is amazing!!! Worth the money and the visit. read more

Amazing flavor!! The person who served super friendly always smiled. Typical of most modern themed restaurants these days. read more

Bolay - Teriyaki Zen Bol - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

2905 SW 42nd ST suite 70 Gainsville, FL Bolay is a favorite for me constantly good wherever one goes. I like that there are vegan options and also for the meat eaters plenty to eat. I took my friend there and she loved it. She asked if we had a Bolay in our next of the woods and I said yes, so I think this is her new healthy fast-food favorite. One can choose a small or large bowl, two bases, and a protein and salad add-on like tomatoes or avocado. Also if you don't want a bowl you can get a wrap instead. I love the tofu option with the black rice and kale. Parking is ample and service is good. So much better than their competitor read more

First time here and it was absolutely delicious! Everything seemed to go together. Not expensive for what it is either.

Was in the area for a track meet and this was perfect food for my daughter! She got the pesto noodles with chicken and absolutely loved it. I got the sweet potato noodles with the kale and mushrooms and the new baked chicken thigh. I really loved also the ginger sauce that I got. Love that it is a quick place to grab a bite and the employees were helpful. Would definitely go back. read more

My friends and I were searching for a place to grab food after a football game. We came across Bolay and grabbed some food before heading home. We enjoyed our bowls and how customizable you make your bowl. I ordered the regular bowl and did one base, two veggies, one protein, toppings, and one sauce. I picked the kale for my base, broccoli and beans for my veggies, red onions and feta for my toppings, tofu for my protein, and ginger the rice sauce for my sauce. The flavors were great and everything tasted fresh. The bowl was a good size and I even took home leftovers. My only tip is that there should be more toppings put on the bowl. I did not get a lot of Feta cheese or onions on my bowl. It would be nice if another scoop was added. Other than that everything was good! There were plenty of seating options for diners and the staff were friendly. I will go back to Bolay when in the area. Try it out if you have not! read more

Bolay - My regular sized bowl with kale, beans, broccoli, tofu, red onions, feta, and ginger turmeric sauce. - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I tried there sweet potato noodles. Have good service too .feel free to gm text . I love there. Chicken too

My job frequently gets catered lunches from Bolay but it was fun to try out their physical location in Butler Plaza. The staff was friendly and it was nice to see the full range of options in which to build my bowl. Despite being able to pile your bowl as high as you want with proteins, noodles, and other veggies, Bolay always feels like it's fresh and that I'm eating healthy. The creamy garlic and herb sauce is not to be missed. Bolay has chef-inspired bowls as well as healthy wraps. There's another location near the University of Florida in midtown so there's no excuse not to check out Bolay! read more

Bolay - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

If I were put on the spot to choose a place to eat, my first choice would be Bolay. This is the place that not only hits your tastebud's needs, but also gives you all the nutritional options that your body needs. I always go with the Sweet Potato Noodles base, basically a savory clear noodle option, but it doesn't taste like sweet potatoes. The vegetable options always vary but I'd recommended the potatoes, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, or corn! I always go with the bbq chicken or teriyaki chicken option but you can't go wrong with any protein. I love the sauces that come with each bowl, and I'd recommend trying all of them to see which fits your taste buds. The white creamy sauce is also vegan! 10/10 would recommend trying and coming here regularly!! read more

Bolay - Sweet potato noodles, Teriyaki chicken, grilled corn, Brussels sprouts - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Love how fresh and healthy the choices are. I've never had a bad meal here and plan to be back.

Wow. Just wow. I can't believe I waited so long to try this place! I went at lunch time and got a small bowl, which was PLENTY of food and let me tell you - ya girl can EAT. I'm stuffed!! I opted for the build your own bowl option: Sweet potato noodles, teriyaki chicken, broccoli, potatoes. Everything was incredible. I got their garlic sauce on the side as well. They have fountain drinks, but I'd highly recommend doling out the ~$4 for a fresh pressed juice. The strawberry orange was insanely refreshing on this hot day. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside. The staff are really nice and will offer suggestions and their favorites in case you've never been there and need some help. They also have pre-set bowl options to choose from. I will be back (like really soon). read more

Bolay - Build your own bowl: Sweet potato noodles, teriyaki chicken, broccoli, potatoes - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Absolutely delicious bowls! If you've ever had fresh kitchen before, it's a very similar concept and taste. I always get the sweet potato noodles, sweet chili brussels sprouts, teriyaki chicken and the garlic sauce. Feel like you can't go wrong with anything here. Regular bol starts at $10 and comes with 2 bases, 1 veggie, and 1 protein, and it's pretty filling read more

Bolay - Regular Bol - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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OMG those cilantro noddles are amazing!!!! This is such a nice concept. I love being able to choose what I want and make my own bowl. Also glad to have this concept in something outside of Mexican or Asian food. First time I see brussel sprouts and mushrooms as options on a place like this. I wish they were also in GA. Everything was so tasty and fresh. Everybody was so friendly and the location was perfect for us. LOVE it!!! read more

Bolay - Vegetarian bowl by me - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Bolay used to be one of my favorite spots in Gainesville, unfortunately, not anymore. I ordered take-out here last week via Uber eats and came down with the worst case of food poisoning I have ever experienced. In this day and age where food poisoning symptoms overlap with covid-19 symptoms, you can imagine my panic when I came down with these symptoms. After testing negative for covid-19 a few times and speaking with my healthcare provider, we came to the conclusion my dinner at bolay gave me a nasty case of food poisoning that wiped me out for a day. Although the food wasn't bad, I can't look at bolay anymore without thinking of my past food poisoning experience. It's going to be a while before I can come back here, if I ever decide to. read more

Bolay - Small bowl - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Oh my goodness! What an AMAZING experience. When I walked in, I was greeted by a man who appeared to be the manager. I informed him that I have allergies and that I'm gluten free, dairy free, and others. Based on previous Yelp reviews, I knew that Bolay was completely gluten free but he went over and above, explaining what each item had in it or on it, and I was able to fully enjoy my first meal out after beginning my journey towards healing. The food was delicious and safe for me to eat. My friend told me that her meal was just as delicious and she couldn't wait to bring her dad back! Unfortunately, I cannot pack up the restaurant to bring home with me, but you can bet I'll be back when I come this way again. Thank you for being so helpful and kind. I did not get his name but he definitely showed me what true service looks like. read more

I've had Bolay before but this time I went "all out" for dinner. I ordered a large bowl with steak, potato noodles, kale salad, Brussel sprouts, corn and avocado. The steak and avocado was an upcharge along with the extra shrimp I ordered. Also bought a Hawaiian healer drink and a water. As always the food was fresh and delicious. I was really surprised at how refreshing the Hawaiian drink was, it was a combination of pineapple and ginger. I walked away with a full stomach and even had leftovers to take home. Lastly, the service is also polite and attentive. I'm always satisfied eating Bolay and this specific establishment seems to offer quality on every level. read more

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Bolay is my go-to for healthy fast food! My favorite dish to order from here is the sweet potato noodles, broccoli, kale, teriyaki chicken with cilantro, avocado, and spicy Thai sauce. The service is always excellent, the food delicious, and a chill atmosphere. The price is also reasonable and you get a good amount of food. I definitely recommend giving them a try! read more

Bolay - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Yummy!! Highly recommend trying this place out if you haven't. I got the asian potato noodle, teriyaki chicken, Brussel sprouts, potatoes, broccoli. The small bowl comes with two veggies but i really wanted to try all three so you can paid a dollar something to get another. I would love to go back to try all the other options. Like the forbidden rice !? Crazy. I wasn't crazy about any of the sauces we tried (creamy herb and garlic and spicy Thai) but I'm not a huge sauce person any who! The bowls are so flavorful i don't even think they need sauces. read more

Bolay - Broccoli potatoes teriyaki chicken! - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The delicious aromas that hit you when you walk in reassure you you've made a good choice! The food here was super fresh and they had tasty options like black rice, cilantro noodles and meats as well as vegan options! The staff were all super friendly, clean in appearance and quick. read more

Bolay - Large vegan plate - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Nice lunch option. You can try some things out if it's your first time. Nice seating area. Several meal options. I had white rice, noodles, broccoli and BBQ chicken. It was really delicious and flavorful. Setup is like chipotle but I think the food was more fresh and healthier. Definitely like this spot. read more

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After hearing lots of good things about this lace I finally got a chance to check them out. When I arrived I was taken back by how busy they were which to me is a great sign that the food is good. I enter to find a bright, clean well-organized dining area. I really loved the color palette here. It took me a moment to get the layout of the place but it was an easy process. You simply head down to the counter where you place your order. YOu can choose from house-made bowls or choose to build your own. I went with a build your own. I was able to choose my base from sweet potatoes noodles to rice to spinach. Then you get 2 vegetable options I went with mushrooms and Tuscan Zucchini. Last you choose a protein I went with Terkayi chicken but you can choose bbq chicken, lemon pepper, mojo pork or tofu, and even shrimp. Of meat is not your thing you can add an extra veggie. The final stop was dressing as well as cheese and cilantro. I have to say this place is amazing. The food is fresh, great-tasting, and is much healthier than in some places. Plus serve was quick and friendly. Everyone was super sweet and so helpful. I was really loving the flavors here with grilled vegetables, roasted vegetables, tender flavorful meat. t was a nice change for the taste buds. Also, the price is reasonable and portions are the perfect size to keep you full and fueled. read more

Bolay - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I'm OBSESSED. Incredible food, so many fun and healthy AND TASTY options. The staff is so incredibly kind and the whole place is very clean. Management is doing an incredible job here, I don't have one one complaint! read more

Bolay - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Hip hip BOLAY! Pictured is a fresh bowl with a base of kale salad and jasmine rice, topped with teriyaki chicken, lemon chicken, beans, roasted red potatoes, and fresh cilantro. Try this with a side of their pesto sauce; it's remarkable! For the rating of 4/5, this location just did not have their highly anticipated Asian sweet potato noodles at the time. Next time, I sure hope they do! read more

Bolay - Teriyaki Chicken & Rice, Lemon Chicken & Kale, potatoes, beans, cilantro - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

It's great to have this option in Butler plaza. This was my first time and upon entering, I was impressed by the cleanliness of the restaurant, i was initially overwhelmed by the menu, but immediately a worker just started asking me questions and let me try a variety of the bases and proteins. She was very knowledgeable about which combinations would be tasty. I eventually settled on a small bowl. Half black rice, half noodles. Brussels sprouts and potatoes, and then the lemon chicken. I also added tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese. You can add avocado for like 1.50 extra. Skip the pesto sauce and go for the spicy Thai sauce! All of the ingredients were clearly fresh and the bowls are reasonably priced. The Brussels sprouts were a bit bland, so I think in the future I'll try the broccoli instead. I definitely will be returning! read more

Bolay - Small bowl half and half (black rice, noodles) - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I tried Bolay for the first time, and it was fantastic! There are a lot of options, so it was a little overwhelming, but I let Troy know I was new and he was super patient and helpful! The restaurant is super clean and nice, and the atmosphere is welcoming. I will definitely be back soon, mostly because of Troy! read more

I LUVVVVVVV BOLAY! When I say it's my jam, it's my jam! So good, so healthy and fresh!! I get the same thing all theee time with minor switches every now and then! How I wish they had a storefront closer to the NW area! Maybe it's a good thing because then I would eat it probably more than once week and they would take my money, lol If your looking for a spot with healthy and fresh options and doesn't make you feel overly stuffed, Go to bolay! So glad Gainesville has something like this, it's truly theee best! read more

Bolay - Double kale yeah, Brussels, Mushrooms, Double miso tofu, tomatoes, cilantro, green sauce and garlic sauce! My absolute fave!!! - New American Near Me - Gainesville, Florida