The bowls were expensive. 6.00 for a large that wasn't filling and their sauce was very tangy and took away from the flavors. Not overly impressed. There was nothing special about it and I could easily do this meal at home for the same price and would be able to make it for four. read more

Big fan. We need more places like this. Healthy food, prepared quickly, and not too expensive. I basically just get the yumm bowl and it's always tasty. Plus free wi-fi and smiling faces. read more

Although they have their hours posted as open until 8:00pm on Saturdays, when we got there at 7:20pm we were told the grill was closed (which eliminated half of what we were going to get). And then, after deciding on a different order, we were told that we had to take it to go because they were closing in 10 minutes. I would have been okay with this if they had apologized and given some sort of explanation, but instead we were treated like it was our fault and we were putting them out. It also seems like portions are smaller than the early days of Yumm in Bend - I remember being full after a bowl back then; now a large bowl doesn't come close to filling me up... Worth your time to drive five minutes and hit one of the great little spots on Newport Ave. - similar price range, great service, and better food. read more

Love the food! It tastes amazing! Definitely if you are trying to eat healthier and don't want to make something at home then Cafe Yum is the place for you! read more

Yumm! The food here is flavorful and appears to be healthy. Be sure to pick up somme yumm sauce to go, you can make youu bowls for yourself at home. read more

This place is a great stop to grab a bite at Old Mill. Kid-friendly, excellent vegan/vegetarian options, and their signature sauce can't be replicated! read more

Ok, I live in Bend but had never been in before so I wanted to give it a try. Sorry I did. I ordered an asian salad that seemed to me as though the ingredients were all placed on the plate from pre made packages. You know, how the chicken is chopped into nice little exact fast food type squares rather than pulled from the bird? The dressing was terrible so I didn't eat any of my meal, but my wife ate the salad she ordered. She did say it was probably her first and last visit too. The empty tables were pretty dirty and the staff seemed either bored or tired (although we did go there following the lunch rush so I guess the mess was somewhat understandable). I would say that if you like food courts in malls this may work for you, but honestly with such great places to eat in Bend only minutes away from here I will probably never go back. read more

Never seem to disappoint!!!! Delicious yumm bowls I've ever tried. The yumm sauce is amazing, and always friendly service

Love the food. The only issue I have is that they screw up my order every. single. time.

I eat here weekly. My favorite restaurant of all time, amazing food, friendly staff, they are courteous.

I was shocked by this place, much better than I expected. It took a bit to wrap my head around the Asian/Mexican fusion, but it really worked. Loved the slaw. Want to go back and try the "flight." read more

I thought this was going to be something great from the reviews I had heard. It's fast food for vegans I guess. I was not wowed.

We came to Cafe Yumm on the advice of a relative that LOOOVES their Portland locations. Never been, excited to try them. Our cashier Shawnda clearly wasn't happy we were new customers. I would describe her demeanor as a cross between irritated and bored as we asked questions. Ok, she's having a bad day. It happens. Then cam the FOOD. I'll be happy if I don't get food poisoning. Food was lukewarm, chicken looked microwaved, tofu was old. About four bites in, I found HAIR in my bowl. That was enough for us. We walked out with our barely eaten food still on the table, never to return. Don't saw you haven't been warned. read more

LOVE!!! We have it almost every Friday for lunch. I am a vegan and my co-worker is allergic to corn, Cafe Yumm works with both of our allergies. Friendly and reasonable, why would you go anywhere else. read more

Meh. Not great for the price. Apparently they don't accept bills over $20 when they first open either which can be difficult if you're on a cash budget. I'd go somewhere else personally. read more

Great vegan food! I've had the Original bowl in a previous trip, and tried the Chilean Zucchini this time. Both were unbelievably tasty. Very nice beverage choices, including beer and wine. Very simple decor, but the setting (along the river) is great for summer eating outside. I'll be back. read more

I ate here twice and both times I ate the same thing because it was so delish! I had Chillean Zucchini on top of greens with added tofu and tempeh on skewers. Great food, great service and nice neighborhood, too :) read more

I absolutely love Cafe Yumm and have continued to eat them from Eugene to Corvallis to Portland and even at Portland airport - however, this is the most expensive Cafe Yumm in Oregon. $10 for a wrap it .... rent must be expensive. read more

The food is always very good and healthy. But what makes this place different is the delightful location. A stones throw from the river in a fairly slow-paced area. While I do like the fast prep of my order, I took away a star for lack of cleanliness. The tables need more busing than they do and must be wiped between customers. I've been here half a dozen times and this is a fail. The bathroom needs some upkeep at times. I do question the tip jar on the counter when you are expected to bus your own dishes. But I tip regardless. Sometimes it's a hit or miss on the friendliness of the staff but I love the food. And today, the girl who helped me, was kind. Wish they had a drive-thru. 1.5 thumbs up. read more

I really wanted to like this place, especially with the reviews here. However, I do not. We went here for lunch one day on a whim. We both ordered the chicken bento. Unfortunately, the sauce was horrible. We still haven't found a good teriyaki in town. The only bright spot was the sauce on the slaw. So disappointed... read more

Organic gluten-free options in an outdoor mall???? Yep! This place is sooooo good and their special sauce is superb! Beautiful area and warm customer service from teenagers! I'll be back for sure. read more

I really like Cafe Yumm. I have been to a few other locations around Oregon, and they are franchised I believe. I went to the one in Beaverton quite frequently, and their prices are much less expensive than the one in Bend. I was able to get a tofu skewer in Beaverton for $3.00 - in Bend it's $4.50! I was disappointed in the higher prices; however, food is great! I'll be back, just with a little more cash next time. read more

Delicious, healthier fast food at reasonable prices. What is not to love?

All I have to say is that it lives up to its name!!! Get the traditional yumm bowl and try the jalapeño salsa!!! Oh my my!! Delish!

I love Yumm! Their Yumm sauce is phenomenal and I always buy sauce for my food at home too. My favorite is the nori bowl with edamame. Their cookies are great too! I highly recommend this Yumm cafe. Enjoy! read more

It was great except when I pulled the longest hair out of my bowl. Only given an apology then had to wait for them to make a new one while the rest of my family ate theirs. Customer service training and wear some hats in the back guys. read more

I am a Cafe Yumm regular in Portland. Unfortunately, my regular Yumm bowl at this location was horrible-not enough sauce, two pieces of chicken. Truly disappointing. This is the second time this summer. Not a good franchise. read more

Cafe Yumm! This place so great. I lived in Bend for almost 4 years back in 2010 and I still crave this place. It's so nice to have tasty, fresh Organic/local foods available for such reasonable prices. It's also in a great location in the Old Mill. Definitely check it out and get yourself a Yumm Bowl! read more

Food was just OK, nothing special and overpriced for what you get - brown rice, Tillamook cheese, beans, and some other toppings. However they have some options that will satisfy a picky eater who wouldn't normally go to this type of restaurant. Its located in the Old Mill Shops and there is limited parking nearby, especially if you have a large vehicle. Seating is not conducive to groups over four people, and I felt the layout of the whole place was unnatural. read more

I'm on the fence about Cafe Yumm in general. The food and experience can vary widely depending on the location. Don't get me wrong, it's still a go-to for my family for a simple, quick, and generally healthy meal. But in this genre of healthy bowl type of restaurant, Laughing Planet has them beat (and it PAINS me to write that.) A few things are: - Prices are getting steep for a bowl of rice and beans and basic toppings ($9+). And if you want a bottle of Yumm sauce to go? $18. Yes $18. For a bottle of condiment sauce that mostly tastes like lemony hummus. - Kids menu? Nope. One menu. Don't ask. - Limited options for toppings. I'd love it if they tried to offer more options even just seasonal options. - Limited menu in general. I get it. Keep it simple. But it's not interesting enough to keep most people coming back. - Cashier system is a big mystery to employees. Prices for substitutions, add-ons, etc. are rung up differently at each franchise and really add up fast. And you don't ever see an itemized receipt so who knows how you were charged for what you ordered. Just pay and sit down. Don't even get me started on trying to order a simple side of rice and beans. Super confusing to any cashier. I just want one side: rice and beans together in one side dish, you know, for my kids because you don't have a kids menu. But what gets put into the cashier system is any number of combinations of: rice with beans sprinkled on top, or beans with rice sprinkled on top, or two separate side dishes one for rice and one for beans (at $3.75 each). One cashier even rang up a full price bowl but then just entered a note to remove all toppings. LOL ok that's one way to do it. It's comical to watch me stand there and need to explain in detail how I want ONE side dish with 50% rice and 50% beans, like the way people eat rice and beans everywhere in the world. How is that so hard to understand for a rice and beans kind of place? Anyway, I used to be a huge fan and I still enjoy it when I want just a basic predictable meal without thinking too much about it. But I sort of expected them to evolve more since they've been in business for a while now. read more

Bend doesn't have that many good vegetarian / vegan dining options so we used to eat at Cafe Yumm regularly. The menu is great but the preparation and service went downhill. We had at least three visits where our takeout orders were incorrect. Then we started checking things before leaving. I got tired of correcting the mistakes so we stopped frequenting. If you can't even get my order right I'm doubtful you have the skills to regulate food temperatures. read more

I love "The Original". If I order the small I always ask for it a medium bowl which gives one more room to mix the ingredients.

Love the Yumn Baby bowl but each time I come they are putting less and less toppings on. A sprinkle of cheese and dab of sour cream isn't going to do it. Seems like there would be more margin on a $8 bowl of rice to do the toppings right. read more

The staff is always friendly and the vegan options are outstanding. The Original Yumm Bowl, the Chilean Zucchini Stew Bowl, and the Edamame Bowl -ordered vegan - can sub cabbage & carrots or extra avocado slices. My hubby adds a Tofu Skewer to his and the flavors are excellent. read more

There are so many tasty vegetarian and vegan options here. It's casual, healthy and delicious. Favorites are the bento tofu meal with Asian slaw and rice, the soups, the original bowl. My family enjoys eating here regularly and loves the location near the river and at the old mill. I appreciate that their tofu is organic and hey also label what's vegetarian and vegan. Great ginger cookies! read more

I enjoy going to cafe yum, really like the yum Bowls and the ginger soda. They are always really fast and nice.

I've passed this place for quite awhile before stopping in one afternoon. I decided to give it a try not knowing much about it. I have to say it brought delight to my taste buds! I've never been one to try a new place. So when I went there I was expecting some "new age" stuff I wouldn't know what to do with. I ordered a Yumm bowl and was hooked! I now make this my "go-to" lunch spot. The staff was friendly, helpful and while they were busy and I had to wait a bit for my food, it was worth it. The wait was not that long if you look at the amount of people waiting to be served. Great place, good food and it allowed me to try something new. read more

As a vegan for many years, Cafe Yumm has been the go-to place for my wife and I when we're in Bend and in need of some nourishing food. There are lots of options for vegans, but also options if you're not. The yumm bowls are unparalleled for value, and the food is always fresh as possible. Considering they're from Eugene, you're also sorta supporting a local business, or at least somewhat close. You also won't find a better tasting sauce out there than their yumm sauce. For the big bottle, it's about 15 bucks, but it'll last you for quite a while. I promise I don't work for them either. read more

LOVE the Yumm sauce! But rather than eating in the restaurant, we buy the sauce in their large bottles and put it on stir fry at home. The bowls in the restaurant are a bit to much rice and beans and too few vegetables, but, if you want a tasty, fast vegetarian meal, this is your place. read more

Let me start off by saying that yum bowls are my single favorite meal... I even buy the larger bottles of yum sauce and make yum bowls at home once or twice a week! I'm sitting here in the cafe yum restaurant in bend Oregon right now, with my large original yum bowl in front of me (I just received it) and I'm so upset at my experience here that I'm writing this review before I finish my bowl. It took 45 minutes to receive our order of three large original yum bowls for dine-in. There is also is a very large group of people waiting for their food and looking similarly confused and perturbed, but the restaurant itself is not busy. I have worked in restaurants in the past and I realize that it is not the workers fault if they are understaffed (which, I'm hoping, is the primary issue). The workers were pleasant enough, but did not apologize for the extreme wait -for food that only needs to be assembled. It wasn't even a lunch or dinner rush!!!Did the kitchen under estimate the amount of food to prepare? I'm not sure, but this is hands down the slowest cafe yum restaurant that I have ever visited - and I go to cafe yum quite regularly. Also, I ordered extra sauce for each bowl (and paid a dollar extra per bowl - to be expected, if I received said product)... The yum bowls were pretty dry. No extra sauce, even though I confirmed this once when I paid the cashier and again when we received our long awaited food. I'd say the amount of sauce was on the low side of average. I'm very disappointed, as up until now I have had nothing but good experiences at cafe yum. This was our first time at this Bend location near the Mill District. Never again! read more