Lynchburg has a salad bowl place; apparently there used to be a more downtown location but it has…read moreclosed, so I shlepped out to this suburban locale to find myself a fresh lunch. I was underwhelmed with the size of the bowl for the price. The customization options were good, and I was able to get some falafel in the midst of my greenery as well as a buttermilk ranch. Pickup was efficient. It wasn't a place that had a ton of other options, so the question is simply whether it's worth it to pay to have a fresh salad assembled for you. On the day I walked in, it probably was.

I came to Crisp around 12:15pm on a Wednesday. We were going to sit down and eat our lunch there,…read morebut all the tables were full, so we got our meals to-go. You can order any of the menu items as a salad or as a wrap, which I love! I ordered the Baja Salad (romaine, cherry tomato, sweet yellow corn, black beans, red onion, sharp cheddar cheese, tortilla strips, and spicy chipotle ranch). It was delicious, and the portion size was great too. I definitely plan to return for a quick, tasty lunch whenever I'm back in the Lynchburg area!

A soup and sandwich joint with lots of baked goods -- that's Blue Sky…read more It was a cold and drizzly day when I visited, and a bowl of butternut squash soup was the perfect thing. I also got The Yardbird sandwich after the server recommended it. It's basically just chicken salad and lettuce between a ciabatta roll, but it was simple and great. And what the heck: I can't visit a bakery that has multiple sweets without getting one. I also listened to the advice of the server when she recommended the orange scone. She was right again! It was tender and tasted like a Froot Loop. Blue Sky is located on the corner of a busy street. There are lots of tables, but if you can, sit at the bar that looks out onto the street to see the hustling and bustling college town.

Unplanned but fortunate lunch stop on a road trip from NoVA to NOLA. If you're traveling I-81, it's…read morejust 5 or so miles down Rt. 11, which snakes back and forth across '81, so it's not really a "detour". It's in Lexington, home of VMI, and the shop itself is diagonal from a post office built in 1911 with large columns lining its edifice. Sometimes, when college students leave great reviews, that means good food that isn't too expensive. True here, especially for what you get: generous servings on amazing bakery breads. I had the "Sorry Charlie" on a slice of focaccia -- topped with tomato slices and melted cheese and a satisfyingly crunchy, warm crust, with a simple but nicely refreshing black bean and corn salad. Dessert treats are also worth a splurge. The people couldn't be friendlier with customers of all ages enjoying themselves. (And they have a coffee bar. And a "speakeasy"!)

I usually don't do chain restaurants, but McAlisters is one I make an exception for. As usual…read moreeverything was fantastic. So much so, our big group went back the next day with more people! We ordered a variety of things, sandwiches, bars potatoes, salads, about everything. As usual, we will always go back

I was struggling to place an online order so I called and spoke with Shekita Jackson. She is…read moreabsolutely outstanding. She stepped in when the website wouldn't allow special instructions or the Rachel under the Choose 2 option and handled everything seamlessly. She was polite, efficient, and meticulous about order accuracy, and made sure it was ready exactly when requested the next day. Meeting her in person confirmed the same level of professionalism--exceptional service and attention to detail. She's a true asset to your team and deserves recognition for going above and beyond. My order was ready early and everything was exactly how I wanted it! Delicious and absolute perfection!!

My husband found this spot through an online search so we decided to give it a try this past Friday…read morenight. I have to say that we were pleasantly surprised. The staff was amazing and the food was absolutely delicious. We started off with their pimento cheese appetizer which we highly recommend. The portion sizes were great and the food was very fresh. We will definitely return

I had been wondering how this incarnation and new ownership was, and found out this evening.. A…read morebig crowd and live music in too small a venue, but hey, it's Friday night. The Truffle Fries are absolutely wonderful and very tasty. Anything with truffle flavor does it for me. They were a generous helping, and I brought some home.

Just the other day as I was driving around doing some errands, and looking for a place to have an…read moreearly dinner, I discovered this fresh casual restaurant in the heart of Downtown Salem, in Salem, Virginia. At first, I was attracted by its white building front with light green awning and pink highlights around the building and its front door as well as around the restaurant's front sign. Its small patio in front with black iron outdoor dining furniture also attracted my attention. So I drove around looking for a place to park my pearl white Lexus, and I was lucky to find just across the street a few empty free 2 hour parking spaces. I parked in one of them and proceeded to walk to the restaurant. On one of its front windows it read: "Freshens - Fresh Food Kitchen." As I walked in, I immediately felt comfortable in this clean and bright environment with modern decor. The walls were brick walls painted white and decorated simple, with framed enlarged photographs of close-up of fruits & vegetables like tomatoes, corn, and strawberries, just to name a few. The floors were light color hardwood floors. Lit menus were located above, behind the counter, with items such as Smoothies, Grilled Flatbreads, Salads, Artisan Melts, Acai Bowls, and Rice Bowls. When I finally found the "Order Here" sign, located above an area of the counter, a friendly, young lady employee greeted me, and when I told her this was my first time there, she tried to find me a paper menu, but they had ran out. I ordered from the menu on the wall. To drink I ordered a Maui Mango Smoothie, that had mango, strawberries, and bananas. And to eat I ordered their a BBQ Bacon Chicken Grilled Flatbread. The Maui Mango Smoothie had just the right texture and tasted amazing.The mixture of its three fruits made it tast almost like guava, which is also one of my favorite tropical fruits. When my Grilled Flatbread was ready, they called me to pick it up. It tasted amazingly delicious! While I was eating, several other customers came by. Most of them had ordered already and just came to pick up their food "To Go." Others stayed and ate it there. The food and the smoothie were so fresh and healthy that I felt great after I finished them up. Oh, and for dessert I had a sliced of their Peanut Butter Pie and it was so soft and tasty, that made me want to return soon. After I returned home, I did my research and found out that this establishment was recognized as the 2026 leading Vegetarian Restaurant in Salem, Virginia. I highly recommend it and had wonderful healthy dining experience there.

They were really helpful on the phone with my call in order, walked in staff was super cool and…read morewelcoming and the smoothie is just what I needed. Stuff is really cheap I will definitely be back.

Food, service, ambiance, all amazing and I was hooked from day one. I have been to bother multiple…read moretimes location which are located in Christiansburg and Roanoke. My go to are the bibimbap and tonkotsu. I've also had several smoothies, personal favs are the açaí and the green detox.

I wasn't expecting much from Rainbowl, but the chef's special burrito bowl was delicious. Perfect…read morefor quick, easy, on-the-go dining. The place is clean and the owner was really friendly. Customer service from the staff behind the counter wasn't the friendliest. Still worth a stop if you want something fast and tasty.

This was my favorite place when I went to Liberty. The food was always so good to me. Sometimes I…read morefeel it could've been packaged better, but it was again my favorite place on campus. I got their food every day and never got tired of it!

From the owner: Counter-serve Mediterranean eatery known for customizable pitas, bowls & scratch-made flavors.read more

I have visited twice and have loved the food both times. Lovely people dishing up your bowl,…read moredelicious food, and calm space to eat. It's a hidden treasure!

If you enjoy Cava or Mezeh this is your spot in Staunton! The food is fresh, tasty and healthy…read more Lots of room to sit and close to other businesses downtown.