This needs to be everywhere. Definitely go for the forbidden rice and/or the sweet potato noodles. The ahi tuna is fabulous and so is the carrot sauce. I really liked the cauliflower as well. My fam is not big in health food and I brought them here, and they loved it! Go go go! read more

Got a bowl with sweet potato noodles, cauliflower, Cajun sweet potatoes, steak, minted tomatoes, goat cheese, and spicy Thai sauce. Everything was super fresh--I had to wait a few mins for my protein but I could literally see them cooking it in the kitchen. One thing I'd do differently next time is get the sauce on the side. A good healthy option!! read more

Easy way to go vegetarian. The sizes are so large that I had enough for a meal the next day. Slightly pricey but considering the portion sizes, it was well worth it. Friendly staff as well. read more

YES JUST YES. Fresh, yummy, clean, nice staff... uhm hello! Check this place out! I'm never disappointed. This place tastes healthy, and doesn't hurt my tummy like other "fast food" restaurant. Their chipotle style serving gives you speed and transparency. I just love, love love this place. read more

Bolay is a really tasty option if you're gluten free/dairy free! I am gluten intolerant and allergic to dairy, so this restaurant is such a relief to eat at. The staff was really nice and knowledgeable about the food as well, so if you were sure if you could eat something, they'd find out for you. It is a little expensive, but honestly you get enough in a normal sized bowl for two meals! I definitely would recommend trying it out!! read more

Darn you and your premium ingredients!!!!! Why is everything so delicious, fresh and seasoned to perfection?! The shrimp....I mean it's cooked ever so perfectly. Not rubbery. The steak was just simply juicy and tender and gave me life I didn't know I was missing. I didn't even need the sauce. I could taste that every part of the bowl had it's own flavor. I wouldn't classify this as fast food and though it's compared to Chipotle, it's better. I mean much fresher. Cleaner. Bolay is about to take all my money on nights when I don't feel like cooking. read more

Ugh. I love Bolay. They make me love vegetables. It's my go-to, quick and healthy option. I go for the steak when I want to splurge (extra $2). Big fan of the cilantro noodles and they make me want to learn how to cook quinoa. They're also on the GCM app (if you don't know it, look it up). read more

As a college student I struggled a lot with finding healthy food that was convenient and in my price range. This is by far the best place to come to on a budget and the food tastes amazing. The owner and the people working here are super friendly. The environment is nice and peaceful. I come out to lunch here everyday. Wish they had some sort of membership program to get discounts. read more

I went with my daughter for lunch and had two of their bowls that already have their combo posted. It's a bit like the cafeteria line a long the idea of places like the nose or even subway in that you move along pick out selections to add to your place. A friendly and helpful staff behind the counter help with guiding your selection. I thought it was quite good but a little pricey her that I thought it would be but we really enjoyed it nonetheless and would go back just a little bit out-of-the-way for me being in Butler Plaza. read more

This particular Bolay is amazing. Great good and even better service. We stopped there after Thanksgiving weekend and the staff went above and beyond to help accommodate my family. The food was delicious and fresh. The place was spotless. But, again big shout out to the helpful, kind, and smiling staff at the end of the night shift. Thank you all!! read more

At first i thought that i was paying too much for this little bowl of food. $7.99 for the small size bowl, you get 1 base, 2 veggies, 1 protein, 1 add on, sauce it up. But, quality over quantity. I was surprisingly full at the end of my bowl, lol. I highly recommend the forbidden rice and peruvian quinoa! Flavorful and the rice was perfectttttt (that's a big deal to me. Proud Asian over here). The staff are extra friendly (e.x.t.r.a.) so be prepared. I would come back again, it's definitely good food that will make you surprisingly full. Cute environment, clean bathrooms, awesome soda collection (and i don't even drink soda but they had some nice stuff! I had to try). I like. read more

What took them so long to make it to Gainesville? Talk about fresh food! They prepare your bowl custom-made you pick what you want and the combinations are all delicious. I am addicted to the sweet potato noodles. Gluten free foods. Everything is healthy with flavor. Magically all of the foods taste great in every combination; trust me I've tried them all. They are always putting fresh food out on the serving line. It is made in small batches so what you get is always fresh. There is a great up beat vibe with happy people working there. I've eaten there since the grand opening (2-3x weekly because I love it) and I have never had a bad experience I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Bolay is my favorite and their food is always consistent. I order the large bowl!! Omg, so delicious. I had black rice, kale, chicken, mushroom, broccoli and tomatoes as toppings. Very delicious ! Healthy eating at its best. read more

Great food. Friendly employees. Clean place. However, for a "kid friendly" and "good for children" place, it doesn't have changing tables in the bathrooms (at least not inside the one I walked in, there's only 2 unisex restrooms and the other one was occupied). With a two year old and a one year old is kinda hard to do diaper changes without one. I just don't understand places that don't offer that in the bathrooms. Had to change mines in the back of the car. read more

It's ok. Pretty healthy eating. Be prepare for the upsalw at every station. There are 4 stops to build your bowl of food,at each station there are about 5 choices and at least two.of the are upsalw. Like shrimp,Alvacado and some of the rice selections. All on all my meal with drink was $15. Had I picked an upsale item at each station my meal could have cost $22. Just kind of a rude awakening as you glide down the assembly line. read more

Surpassed my expectations. I had the Surf + Turf and was very satisfied. Rice was cooked perfectly, shrimp and steak were tender, and veggies were fresh. Can't complain. Definitely coming back! read more

This is one of my favorite fresh foods restaurant in Gainesville. The food was perfectly flavored, the type she was great, do you atmosphere was Extremely friendly and clean! Do you have some cool soda drinks as well. Hey side door online order pick up, was very intriguing. read more

The food is great and so is the staff. I eat here maybe twice a month and have never been disappointed. Recently, there was a hiccup with our order and the manager and staff went above and beyond to fix the issue. Thank you! read more

I come here once a week for a quinoa bowl with kale Brussels chicken tomatoes & chimmichurri sauce. It's healthy, and with the GCM app you can save $2. A lot of food for just $6 :) and light and delicious read more

Food is a little pricey but very delicious. I come here when I feel like eating healthily. I love the cilantro noodles a lot and all their veggies are flavorful. The lemon chicken is super juicy, not dry at all. I'm not a fan of the BBQ chicken though. I would definitely recommend this place if you want something yummy and healthy. read more

Bolay offers nutritiously & deliciously satisfying eats! I was bowled over by the experience! I highly recommend you try it!

Bolay recently opened up in Gainesville and I have heard good things so I decided to go. I went around 6:30pm on a Wednesday several weeks after it opened thinking it would have worked out the kinks. I was proved wrong when I came in and most of their pans were empty. I ordered the large Thai bowl to go and the person in front of me ordered the large Thai bowl to eat in. As they were filling his bowl it was larger than the to go bowl so they added way more veggies for him. Whereas I only got one scoop for a to go bowl, which I understand why so it wouldn't spill over but why weren't both bowls equal? They also kept running out of veggies and I had to wait. It didn't seem like it was too organized and the people on the line kept mixing up which bowl was which. I would have also preferred a bowl that didn't have as much protein or bases if that meant more veggies. I ordered my Thai bowl with the shrimp but didn't realize it also had chicken which was overwhelming. I also added avocado for $1.50 and could have just did that at home for cheaper. I paid $14 for a bowl and didn't get as much as the guy in front of me. It was clean, they were nice, but the bowl was overpriced and it was significantly smaller than eating in the restaurant. This place is similar to Vale or Grill Fresh in Gainesville and I prefer Grill Fresh. Everything tasted OK but it wasn't worth the price and at other places there are more options, especially for warm bases. I would go back if it was for a specific reason with other people but if it were any average day and I had a choice to go elsewhere, I would take it. read more

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Bolay is one of my favorite places to eat in Gainesville. The amount of selection and quality of food was unbelievable! Excellent place to eat and prices are reasonable. read more

Bolay serves fresh food with bold flavors and a unique approach to healthy eating. The food is reasonably priced and the serving sizes are well proportioned. The restaurant atmosphere is nice and vibrant with colors Of teal and silver. The layout of the restaurant is easy to maneuver. Love the restaurant but the location seems to be to congested. read more

Bolay used to be one of my favorite restaurants but as of late, I'm not sure I'll be visiting very regularly anymore. The options for vegetarians/ vegans have dwindled and are now more expensive. The add-on tomatoes and carrot ginger sauce are no longer available, the spicy Thai sauce is no longer vegetarian (it now contains shellfish), and the tofu is now $1 extra. The restaurant also closes earlier and it's extremely difficult to make it there by 8pm; I've seen dozens of people turned away. All of these changes have made it less likely that I'll continue to be a regular at Bolay going forward. read more

I love everything about Bolay! I ended up getting a small bowl with cilantro noodles, brussel sprouts, sweet potato, lemon chicken, parmesan, and cilantro pesto sauce. Everything was well seasoned, had great flavor, and was cooked to perfection! Bolay also features a line of sodas at their soda fountain that has no high fructose corn syrup which I really appreciated. The pineapple cream soda was delicious and the perfect compliment to my savory cilantro noodle bowl. I can't recommend this place enough, definitely a must for anyone interested in a quick, fresh, and healthy meal! read more

I found everything here to be well thought out perfectly executed. All of the food items were delicious and well portioned. all of the drinks had no high fructose corn syrup which is fantastic. Even the bathrooms were very well done. read more

It was good but not great. This is a decent healthy restaurant. When I want to go out to eat and stick to my diet I will go here. However I feel it is over priced for what you get. Why does it have to be so expensive to eat healthy? I will probably go back here but probably not very often. Normally when I go out to eat I want to feel like I get my moneys worth and great food with a great atmosphere. This place didn't quite hit that for me. read more

This is easily one of my favorite quick fixes in Gainesville. It's healthy, relatively affordable compared to its counterparts, and delicious! I am a huge fan of their shrimp and would venture to say it's worth the extra dollar. The only complaint I have is that they removed the Moroccan rice from their base options and that was a favorite. Try their pesto and sweet potatoes! Gator Greenback Coupon Books have a Buy one get one free Bolay bowl occasionally. read more

So good and friendly staff I will eat here everyday straight amazon fire stick in the hoopty

This place fit perfectly to my needs when i'm looking not to eat at home, I'm trying to be healthy after loosing 30 pounds and this place is perfect, food is fresh, very nice and friendly people, looks clean and confortable. read more

My all time favorite place! I've been waiting for them to open in Gainesville. They have one in south Florida and it's extremely popular. Their sweet potato noodles are amazing, along with their Brussels sprouts and Brocoli. I highly recommend this place! Healthy and worth the price. read more

First time eating here and I am impressed! I like it better than Vale. I am told they don't vary their selections like Vale does and I'm fine with that. The Forbidden Black Rice is soooooo flavorful. They cook it with coconut milk and ginger and Asian spices (I asked). I got a small bowl and it was the perfect size for lunch. I got the sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, and the miso glazed tofu. The sweet potatoes were soft and had great flavor that mixed well with the rest of my bowl. The tofu straight up tasted like chicken. I think because of the way it was cooked. It was crispy on the edges and I really liked it. The staff was very nice and welcoming. I can't wait to come back! read more

I have to say that Mikayla from Bolay was the most friendly and most easiest customer experience I've ever had. I am the CEO of a large company in Florida and never had the absolute pleasure of 110% perfect dining and customer service. If I could offer her a job at my firm I absolutely would. I've never been to Bolay and had no clue what food Bolay had to offer. Mikayla was the most friendliest customer experience I've ever had and if she ever had an opportunity at a new job I would 100% give her the job. Thank you, Mikayla (: read more

Just as WOWd as the first visit!! The flavors, colors, herbs, aromas, blends, marinates, sauces and so much more cultivates the bliss taste. I look forward to bringing more friends to enjoy this deliciousness in such a enteric fun upbeat friendly staffed environment. Thanks Bolay for coming to Gainesville!!! read more

Loved the food here precovid now they've changed a lot of recipes and it's suddenly becoming my least fav spot to go

In town for the weekend, and had to try this place. So glad we did!! Everything, especially the lemon chicken, was perfectly marinated. It left us feeling satisfied but not stuffed. Overall such a great experience!! read more

First time ordering from Bolay. They had large portions, and leftovers were still delicious the next day. Customizable with a lot of healthy options. read more

Easy and fast food. Moderately healthy. I like the lemon chicken and the rice is really good.

Very clean and modern, good quality food for sure, pretty pricey though, only downfall.