The food and service at Chop't, 1490 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill is always exceptional. I have never had a bad experience with the team or meals at this location. Everyone really goes out of their way to deliver the best service and even better meals! This particular trip I had the pleasure of being served by Kaylah. Kaylah was absolutely wonderful! Such a professional, such a delight. I'll be back to Chop't, 1490 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill for sure! read more

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I went back again tonight and brought a few friends with me as well, they loved it and Brandon was there again. He did amazing making sure our food was just the way we wanted, he was excellent. read more

Had such a delicious meal and the best server. Shoutout to Brandon, he was so kind and optomistic!

I thought Chopt was OK/three stars. My wife liked it better than me and would rate this place four stars. I'm not opposed to it. At the time of writing this review, Yelp's average rating for this Chopt location is 3.5 stars (92 reviews) so it's pretty spot-on, in my opinion. If you're in the mood for salad, this place suffices. While Chopt isn't bad, I wouldn't put it among my favorite salad bars/greens and grains bowls restaurants. For example, in Chapel Hill, I like nearby CAVA better for both taste and portion size: https://www.yelp.com/biz/cava-chapel-hill-3. Currently, in the Triangle, there are three Chopt locations: this one in Chapel Hill and two in Raleigh. This Chapel Hill location opened in June 2017. The chain has been around since 2001 and has locations up and down the East Coast. This was our first visit to any location. I'm pretty sure the business is named Chopt because they literally chop your salad as part of the ordering process. The setup is fast-casual, like a Chipotle, with fresh, customizable ingredients selected and placed into your bowl upfront, then chopping with dressing applied and bread added, and then payment. Drinks, eating utensils, napkins, condiments, etc. are self-serve. During our visit, Chopt had several salads with preset ingredient combinations priced around $8-12 each. There were seasonal offerings and warm bowls too. My wife got one of the Chopt Classic salads and I got a Warm Bowl. Everything on the menu was low-calorie. I've got to hand it to Chopt for keeping it healthy, something very rare for restaurants. Salads ranged from as little as 245 calories (Sesame Ginger Crunch, $9.89) to 715 calories (Harvest, $10.99). My wife had the Santa Fe (450 calories, $8.99) with grilled chicken added (+$2.99). The Santa Fe came with avocado, grape tomatoes, corn, Pepper Jack cheese, crispy shallots, and romaine lettuce with Sweet & Smoky Chipotle Vinaigrette dressing. I had the Mediterranean warm bowl (610 calories, $10.49). The Mediterranean came with warm grains or cauliflower rice (I chose warm grains) with Lemon Tahini Dressing, roasted chicken, cucumber and tomato salad, local feta cheese, Mama Lil's spicy peppers, cabbage and cilantro blend, and crispy chickpeas with a House Vinaigrette. At the end of the chopping and mixing process, we were both asked if we wanted bread. We both said yes. In general, I thought the salads were A-OK. All of the ingredients were fresh and overall, the salads were flavorful and satisfying enough. I will say these salads didn't leave me feeling as full as other salad/bowl restaurants, but those other restaurants typically serve more (calories) at more cost. So, if you're trying to diet or eat healthy, I do think Chopt is a fine option. We dined in for dinner and while we didn't feel hungry leaving the restaurant, we could have gone out for dessert somewhere. We ended up having mango sticky rice later that evening. I thought the salads were crisp and well-balanced. The half-slices of bread were tasty. I'm not sure what kind of bread Chopt uses. It's marketed as "Artisan Bread." Speaking of which, there was a sign inside the dining room that listed the restaurant's "Local Partners & Favorite Artisans." For example, the cucumbers, cabbage, and grape tomatoes were all local to North Carolina, the onions came from Georgia, and meat like beef and bacon came from South Carolina. My wife's Santa Fe bowl was served in a clear plastic container and my Mediterranean warm bowl was served in a compostable paper container, presumably because it was warm. All orders are designed for takeout, which is what I observed most customers do during our stay. The dining room was modern, spacious, and clean. They have an uncovered patio with umbrella-covered tables too. Chopt is located in the Eastgate Crossing shopping center on the northeast side of Chapel Hill. Same shopping center as Trader Joe's, two doors down from Chipotle, on 15-501 (the Fordham Blvd stretch of 15-501). Service was good from everyone. Chloe P checked us out. When we visited, Chopt was doing a two-week free delivery deal. Something to consider. read more

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Worker was amaaazziiiinngggg. Wish I knew her name?!!! Anyways totally recommend. Very customized to our preferences. "Fresh, crisp, very tasty" read more

I just ordered a Caesar salad delivered from Door Dash simply right!? No meat barely any toppings. It's really ridiculous how these places are so selfish with their food. If you can't afford to give a decent meal than stay out of business. At this point it's obscured. I did not order a bowl of lettuce but that's surely what I got smh. read more

Good, but slightly high priced. I enjoy their salad and ingredients are fresh. The tea was over brewed and next time I would opt for water. They let you pick your dressing level but no longer seem to chop it up in front of you. read more

I have a dietary restriction and the guy with the star nose piercing helped me pick the right substitution for scallions and it was very helpful. read more

I love Chopt!! Super easy to order online and my order is almost always ready early which is amazing.

I was so excited to try Chopt but was a little underwhelmed by my experience. The ordering process is not super intuitive and the person who took my order was not very patient in explaining the process to me. However, the rest of the staff was incredibly nice and helpful. The food itself was a bit bland and dry. There is SO much lettuce in the bowl. I appreciate the big salad but it kind of overtakes the rest of the flavors and is not at all proportionate to the dressing. I prefer other similar restaurants, but at Chopt, you get a lot of food for a decent price. I would like to go back and try one of their wraps. read more

I wish I could keep my 5 star review, but the last 2 times I ordered delivery from here, they forgot my protein. Why would I pay more than $15 for a salad that doesn't have any chicken?? This is honestly really sad because I genuinely liked Chopt and its quality of food. Now, even excluding the protein problem, the broccoli is hard and the sweet potato is never fully cooked. It's always hard and tastes slightly inedible. Really disappointing. read more

I had high hopes and I confounded myself. I studied the menu on the wall for a long time, but I heard the guy ahead of me get the "mumble mumble jerk chicken" and I thought okay that's the answer. It was on a placard near the ordering line. Well I eventually had to have the worker and me yelling back and forth thru our face masks DO YOU WANT CAULIFLOWER RICE?? // I DON'T KNOW JUST DO IT REGULAR for a while. And I was ultimately disappointed. I will definitely go back, even though it is too expensive. It was good and filling, but too weird. There is no soda-fountain at all, but they do have very nice iced-tea. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Good pick-up counter - Salad Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Always a wonderful experience at Chopt. I love having my salad Chopt (yes, this is to be confused with chopped) because it prevents feeling like I'm stuffing my face and getting dressing all over my face. No, I'm not a kid. The store was exceptionally clean and has a serene atmosphere with light music playing. It's a unique salad experience which contributes to its success. Give it a try! read more

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I'm a very picky eater. I had a wonderful experience with the chopt staff. Trinity was very patient and kind. She let me sample dressings and really coached me through the process. The salad was a slam dunk! read more

Hard to give Chopt more than a 3/5 stars. The food is fine at best but pretty overpriced with small portions. I would prefer basically any fast food/adjacent joint over chopt including Cava or Chipotle nearby. read more

Order was ready super quick and everything was good! We will visit again May be a little expensive but good when you're in a pinch read more

I ordered curbside pickup and they were very prompt with bringing me my order. It is a nice size salad for the price. I got the sesame ginger chicken salad for $12.35 and it tasted pretty good. It was not extravagant like "omg this is so good" but it was still good and filling. Be sure to get extra sauce if you like a lot sauce. read more

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Picked up 2 salads for lunch. There were some good vegan options- I got the vegan Mexicali salad. It was tasty and well balanced! The ordering and pick up system was very easy. Parking in this plaza is difficult at Lunchtime read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Vegan Mexicali - Salad Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

i Was a little skeptical about Chopt at first but the salad options are really good the staff was very nice including the young lady who helped me make my salad thank you trinity. great food and atmosphere read more

Chopt is great when you want delicious , healthy food fast! A great alternative to fast food.

I have eaten there a handful of times! Eaten all the warm bowls and the harvest is by far my favorite. For the price I wish the portion were bigger. read more

Ordered a meal with chicken Tinga, vegetables and other ingredients and all there is grains chips and edamame. I paid extra for all the ingredients. Seriously this has become a regular thing at this location. Especially on Sundays. This is not acceptable as you charge us money for the food. Not cool. read more

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Very fresh and flavorful. Really enjoyed it. Made our own bowl and they had great options.

Recently, whenever I visit Chopt my order is incorrect. I always order the same customer craft salad. On the last three (3) occasions my salads (multi salad orders) were missing avocado, which is an additional charge. Maybe curbside pick up has contributed to this location being sloppy, because most people can't afford to waste their time driving back. To make things worse, the salad I ordered on July 30th contained a hard, chiseled piece of plastic that I bit down on, hurting my tooth. The piece of plastic was pretty sharp and I could have easily swallowed it, posing additional safety concerns. This place needs to get it together. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Chiseled plastic mixed into my salad on 07/30/2020 - Salad Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Yum! We ordered from this place for the first time and were impressed. I got the kale caesar salad with grilled chicken, my boyfriend got the sante fe salad with panko crusted chicken. He got the sweet and smoky chipotle dressing and fair warning it's quite spicy. The quality of the food was great and the flavor was more than expected. I do think the price is a bit high but it's tasty, healthy food and big portions. We plan to try their warm bowls next. read more

I have been partial to neighboring competitions such as cava and just salad but today decided to give chopt a try. I ordered the orchard, which is a pre-designed salad with greens, grilled chicken, tomato, apple and balsamic. Even though it was not a custom salad, they forgot to put chicken in my salad and charged $11 for it. Halfway through my salad I realized this and went back to ask about it, and instead of refunding the amount of chicken, they dumped me a cup of chicken. Grilled chicken was wet, cold and gross and I honestly think the salad was better without it. For the premium price you pay, quality and amount isn't there for Chopt - I would hesitate to come back. read more

I don't normally rate chain restaurants, but I found myself thinking about this place earlier when I knew I had to go into Chapel Hill today. I really like it. Always fresh ingredients, staff is friendly and I've always been served extremely fast. The Santa Fe is my favorite. Im not the only one who loves salads, but hates making them, right? read more

Hands down, the best food experience for 'special' dietary needs. Lots of options, easy substitutions, and ALWAYS friendly staff! Looking forward to seeing more in my Metro Area sooner! read more

Friendly staff and clean environment. Had the pleasure of having their kale Caesar salad. Very refreshing for a hot summer days. Make sure to include a Lemonade to quench your thirst. read more

My goodness the interior was impressive. It looks like a boutique salon. It's very warm and clean in design. They keep it well maintained and there's lots of seating inside along with front porch seats. I ordered the Chicken Tinga ($10.50 ish). It comes with a decent amount of meat that was well marinated. The veggies tasted fresh and you get a good amount of them. I asked for no cheese at which point I was told I could substitute it for anything other than proteins and something else that I can't remember. You get a tiny piece of baguettee for free as well. The workers were all very friendly and helpful. The whole experience was good. It is a bit much for a salad but these days a meal cost around $9-10 so you're not too far off here. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Salad Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chopt is one of my favorite restaurants, and with good reason! They have a wide array of salads and warm bowls to choose from, yet I often build my own salad. I definitely recommend the Smoky Bacon Russian- it tastes like thousand island and bacon- aka delicious. read more

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I love their salads and there is always something for everyone. My favorite salad is the chicken tinga. Has all the things I want and it comes warm. I also enjoy that the salad may come with a piece of local bread upon request. Their teas taste great and I try to get one with my order. Overall, great experience! They also have curbside pickup where they come to your car and give you the food! (may be only for Covid time). Overall, great staff and great food! read more

Clean modern restaurant with nice wallpaper. Friendly and quick service. Everyone liked their meals. I had the Southwest Hatch Chili Pork salad with was excellent. Nice and spicy with pork that was better than a lot of BBQ around here. Healthy with the warm grains and salad mix. read more

Very friendly staff! Fresh ingredients and good portions. The salads even come with a slice of artisan bread. There is also fresh infused water to drink while you are in the store. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is Because i didn't love the options for the salads they designed. None seemed super appealing to me. I definitely could have designed my own but my thinking cap was not on at the time. If you have ever been to 'diced' in cary, it is very similar (although diced has more suggestions for salads). It is fairly pricey but you will surely get a healthy, flavorful meal! read more

It can be tough finding healthy food in the south, but with this place opening and a juice spot across the way...I'll say the Triangle's getting more green! I love coming here to make my own salad, or try one of the monthly specials they have. The low-cal drinks are also really good, and I'm glad they list the sugar content for all of them. Another upside? The staff is super nice. I've always had wonderful conversations with everyone here! Downside? You're likely going to pay $10+ for "leaves" as my dad would say. But hey, I understand that the better the food is for you, the more it's likely to cost. read more

I have really, really come to appreciate the product that chopt delivers. It's good food. I have tried and enjoy nearly everything on the menu. Service is decent for a QSR in 2019, and is very quick. Love coming here. Here's my thing--why does a company that purports to be dedicated to sustainability: -not recycle? -use plastic cups and utensils? -give me a tray with my bowl when I do not ask for one? The lack of recycling in particular is crazy to me. read more

I love salad places and truly believe that we can never have enough of them. Chopt's menu is awesome, portions are large, and the ambiance is so nice I'd love to hold an event there (not sure if they do this, just sayin'). Parking was a breeze in the lot right outside the building. I got the spicy cashew soba noodle bowl and the Mexican chicken soup. The noodle bowl was 90% greens, but that's ok- I'll know for next time. The portion you get with the bowl/soup combo is also smaller than a regular portion, so just beware. Still a delicious and healthy meal. I need more of these in my life with all the unhealthy options available to me! :) The Mexican chicken soup was amazing- warm and with a strong lime flavor, which I love. I would get this again in a heartbeat. read more

First time I went the food was amazing. I was obsessed. Went back today and the guy creating my warm bowl used his gloved hands to scoop food into the bowl cross contaminating all of the food on that line. Also, my sweet potato isn't cooked so it's really tough and a lot of the veggies are cold. I think I might just make these from home form now on. read more

It's a great salad place...as long as you don't have your head way up your own crack trying to be one of "those people" that really thinks they're special in reviewing a salad place. It's good. The greens seem fresh and all the other ingredients taste fine. If you've just left your soul cleansing with the high wizard of salad town, you'll probably find something to complain about, otherwise, you'll likely enjoy the salad. read more

Great healthy salad and soup restaurant with tons of choices! The dressings are both creative and tasty. The Smokey bacon dressing is second to none. The drink options are quite refreshing as well. Cool vibe and great taste! Would love to see a few more soup options. The staff are pleasant and helpful. I love this place! read more