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    CoreLife Eatery

    3.7 (83 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, New American, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Big barrels of trash in the dining area of so called "healthy" food establishment
    Tracey J.

    Our first time here and wow ..what a disappointment ! Maybe 5 customers in there ( should have been a sign right there ) and the staff .....well I've seen more personality from a robot . They were not welcoming or helpful at all , just going through the motions . My Thai chicken noodle bowl was bland and the vegetables tasted old not fresh . My boyfriend ordered the Southwest chicken with purple rice in a wrap and they gave him a bowl with the bare minimum of ingredients and some chicken pieces loaded with black pepper. The water dispenser was clogged with who knows what and the drink dispensers were all needing to be filled as they were low . All the napkin dispensers were empty so I had to ask for some . From what my boyfriend told me the men's room was a disgrace - toilet seat on the floor , toilet wouldn't flush properly and it was dirty . I have to say that the whole restaurant looked grungy and dirty, not welcoming at all . And when you see a restaurant has large barrels with trash bags bungee corded in right in the dining area....,turn around and leave ! Our lunch cost just over $27 and I feel like we got screwed over and over charged for subpar food and dismal service, huge disappointment for us today . I ended up tossing the rest of my bowl as it was mostly cabbage , off tasting peppers and way too much dressing .

    BYO bowl
    Abby R.

    Price is insane. $14 for a few pieces of chicken and a hard boiled egg on a salad...not worth it. The food quality is really great though. Fresh ingredients and the smoked chicken has a great flavor.

    The "Italian Classic" no roasted peppers, 3 tomatoes, small scoop of chicken and maybe 6 lettuce leaves for $12
    Lin K.

    Usually a decent place to grab a rice bowl or salad but now with CAVA right down the road I think they're feeling the pressure. Stopped in last night after my husband was craving a rice bowl and I wanted a salad. Decided to try their new Italian Classic Bowl and what I got was a sad bowl with maybe 6 pieces of lettuce, 3 small "roasted" tomatoes and a small scoop of chicken, minimal toppings. They ran out of onions and peppers, a main part of that bowl, asked what I wanted to substitute so I said a few pickled red onions thinking ok I'll just have a reg Italian salad now, only to have it doused in red onion. Husband got the chicken ranch bowl and his portions were skimpy as well. Asked for extra avocado and a side of mac and cheese twice before we were able to get them and overall service seemed slower than usual. Not sure if our person was new or what was going on. Other customers looked like they had larger portions than we did so maybe it just depends on who makes the entree? For $28 for 2 reg bowls, side of mac and cheese and a drink, it felt way over priced for the portions we got. I left hungry and went next door to Jersey Mikes for a sub after. Might be taking a break from here for the foreseeable future and just make our salads at home.

    Beef Bone Broth

    The lady behind the counter was super helpful and recommended a delicious create-your-own bowl.

    Beet lemonade
    Bob P.

    Yum, yum, yum! Was a bit skeptical because of how it is touted to be a healthy, sustainable, nut & bean, etc etc....So...not me, but wow. Delicious. Service was fast, efficient and with a smile. Food fresh and tasty. Will definitely return!

    Big bowl cobb salad for 9.95
    Maria D.

    I dined here at the recommendation of a friend who doesn't enjoy eating healthy but really was impressed with her experience. I decided to try them out around 7 pm on a Saturday night. Wanting to get take out I never expected to be there as long as I was. First in the lane to enter the lot, which I sat for a good 10 minutes or so due to the Chick-fa-la traffic, than another 20 minutes in line inside the building. Thinking they were new by the crowd and inabilities of the staff to make it from memory I was completely surprised to learn they've been open for 5 months! I grabbed a paper menu at the door and stared at all the colorful dish choices displayed on the wall and on the menu, neither of which had prices. Until you're at the counter ordering there's no indication of what anything costs. A paper menu with no prices?!? Totally unacceptable in my book! Some of the selections available were grain bowls, broth bowls, salads, and platters; each customized to your preferences. I ordered a cobb salad which sadly didn't look as tantalizing as their pictures and was supposed to be a mix of kale and romaine. Mine consisted of mainly kale; which is fine for a side dish, but rather chewy when you have an entire bowl of it. The chicken texture was more like tofu than chicken and the dressing tasted store bought. The employees all seemed brand spanking new, making each dish from menu cards they kept referring to and were not the least bit efficient nor confident with their skills. It was similar in production to a Subway. It took forever to get thru the line, each employee less skilled than the last. I even needed to remind my "maker" that my salad comes with dressing. For the price (around $10 for the salad alone) I was not impressed by the taste, value, or service. The highlight however was their fountain juices and lemonades, all with unlimited refills. Sampling is encouraged by the staff and it was difficult to find a favorite as they were all delicious. For better variety, ease of ordering, product value and taste I'd recommend Saladworks vs CoreLife. But if you do try them out keep in mind the poor layout of their location and close proximity to Chick-la-fa - which will surely cause delays. Your best bet is to come on a Sunday so you won't have to deal with the chicken traffic.

    Amanda F.

    Delicious fresh and healthy food. If you are eating clean, are vegetarian or vegan, or just don't want fried and greasy food this is THE perfect spot for you. They have salads, noodle bowls, broth bowls and rice/grain bowls. You can choose meat and various other toppings or just order an option from them menu. They are very sensitive to food allergies as well which is great. Everything is assembled in front of you which is always a plus when eating fresh. There is a decent variety of menu options or you can create your own bowl. The teas are unsweetened and lemonades are sweetened (of course). So glad to see such healthy and yummy options popping up locally. The owner was very nice and promised another restaurant is coming to camp hill in May 2019 eeeekkkk! My faves: Spicy Thai noodle bowl and cranberry cayenne lemonade. The lemonade was so interesting with mills heat and perfect flavor to balance.

    Unsweetened Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

    My party got the sweet potato Buddha bowl and my was absolutely amazing. It has spinach, roasted sweet potato cubes, spinach, black beans, red quinoa, red sauce, Parmesan, and it was a beautiful day to eat it outside. What a great combination. And the beet lemonade is great - makes you so fast

    Cheddar and veggie soup 5/5 (my friend doesn't love healthy food, so this is a really good sign that she liked it)

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    Extremely happy and satisfied. This please is a vegan paradise. !!!! I built my own bowl the baked falafel and sweet potato wedges were A1

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    Well we tried it and had high hopes. Service felt rushed and the food was disappointing. Not sure I'll go back.

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    Service here has been thorough and the staff are so nice. We are thrilled to have a great healthy eatery in Lanc!!

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    CAVA

    CAVA

    4.1(71 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Live. Laugh. Love. CAVA. I have been a regular at this Cava location for years but I am just now…read morewriting a review bc my wife and I made the dismal decision to eat dinner at CoreLife the other night for a change of pace, and when I tell you they are trying so hard to be Cava but their food has ZERO flavor. You guys are doing it so much better and it's nottttt close. Hot honey harissa bowl is my go to. (I'll post my most recent photo of one here that I picked up and ate for lunch.) Portions are generous, produce is fresh, meat is well-seasoned, sauces are rich and savory, vibes are immaculate.

    "It's like Chipotle, but Mediterranean food!" This is how friends and family described Cava to me…read morewhen it first opened, and it's the reason why I'm such a late convert -- Chipotles are usually dirty and their food is in the news too often associated with making people sick. Cava is nothing like that. I got a chance to try the food for a work lunch event and enjoyed the food so much that I've introduced it to my husband and daughter as one of our more health quick dinner options. I've tried a variety of proteins and topping options in the BYO bowl and have been really pleased with the food quality and variety--I love all the traditional sauces (harissa, tzatziki), and the hubs loves the crazy feta. For dressing options, I highly recommend the lemon herb tahini and tahini Caesar. The online ordering is so simple and everything is completely customizable -- the hubs and kid can nix onions from their bowls and I can add all the onion options to mine. Everyone's happy! There are reserved to-go parking spaces right at the front entrance, so it's convenient to park there, run in to the pick up rack and grab my order. In and out in less than 5 min. If you eat-in, there plenty of room and seating inside and they even have a little outdoor area out back during the warm weather months. The staff work quick, so the order line generally moves well, but you occasionally have someone who is new to the concept asking a lot of questions about options, so that takes a little more time. For the most part the staff are patient in helping people who are struggling with the menu. The one miss? The desserts. We ordered the chocolate chip brownie once to share and were surprised by how small it was-- a little bigger than an AirPod case and an inch thick. Two bites, which for one person is enough, but not really a shareable. And for the price? For a pre-packaged brownie, essentially? Not worth it. Skip the sweet stuff and stick with the bowls.

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    As a family of four, we eat here about once a month and it's our favorite resturaunt in Lancaster…read more Very kid friendly, always exceptional service, clean (my wife would know, not me), and everything on the menu is flavorful and always made with love.

    There are moments in life when you set out in search of dinner and instead discover a small,…read morebenevolent corner of the universe. My wife, acting as both navigator and oracle, found Norbu after I asked for something within walking distance of our hotel. Four Himalayan restaurants, all within a short stroll, which felt statistically suspicious in the heart of Amish country. We chose Norbu because it had the best reviews and, more importantly, because it offered Nepalese and Bhutanese dishes, which none of us had ever tried. We are a family that tries to make it a point to say yes to the unknown. Finding it is part of the adventure. Norbu is tucked along North Christian Street, though calling it a street feels optimistic at best. It is more of a very committed alley. The restaurant sits inside an office building with a few brave parking spaces placed carefully on postage stamp sized lot out front. Had we been driving, I am certain we would have missed it and continued on, poorer for the experience. Fortunately, we were on foot and arrived intact. Inside, the place was alive at 7 PM. There were low tables with stools that suggested a more traditional way of dining, and a couple of unoccupied standard tables for those of us still learning. We took one of the latter and were seated quickly. We began with momo, a dish that seems like could quietly solve many of the world's problems if placed on the right tables. Soft, hand folded dumplings, steamed and served with a savory chutney. We ordered the "Mix It All" option, which gave us vegetable, beef, and chicken. Each had its own personality, its own quiet argument for why it should be your favorite. My older son ordered the Sweet N Sticky Tofu, which was the most familiar thing we ate all night. It tasted like a thoughtful conversation between General Tso and sesame tofu. Very good, very well executed, just less novel. I had the Pak Sha Datsi, the national dish of Bhutan, which I did not know until I read it on the menu and our server filled in the missing information with patience and enthusiasm. Norbu itself, we learned, is rooted in Himalayan traditions and a desire to share the food and culture of Nepal and Bhutan with a wider audience, which feels like a noble use of time. The dish arrived as a gently spiced stew with pork and a blend of aged and smoked cheeses. It was creamy, delicate, and somehow grew more interesting with every bite. It did not resemble anything I had eaten before, which is a rare and welcome thing as I grow ever older. My wife and younger son both ordered the Nepali Thali, a kind of edible symphony made up of curry, lentils, vegetables, chutneys, pickles, and a dessert pudding. My wife chose the fish curry, which was tender and lightly flavored. My son chose the chicken curry, which quietly became the star of the table. It had a familiar warmth, something like Indian curry, but with its own distinct voice. The accompanying mustard greens, curried potatoes, and a simple mix of green beans, corn, and carrots, were so flavorful that we found ourselves marveling at them like tourists at a natural wonder. Service was excellent. Our waitress guided us through the menu, made thoughtful suggestions, and shared a bit of the restaurant's story. By the end of the meal, we felt not just fed, but informed. Our only failure was not saving room for dessert. There was a chai flavored cashew cheesecake that sounded like it might change a person's outlook on life. We will have to return to test this theory. Norbu is the kind of place you hope to find and rarely do. It is hidden, a little hard to reach, and entirely worth the effort. Five stars, because sometimes you find something amazing and new, and that reminds you that the world is still full of good surprises.

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    Choice of low table seating or traditional Western tables

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    2.5 mi

    I ordered the chicken souvlaki (lower plate) with fresh made pita bread, tzatziki (which I'm…read morecompletely obsessed with), and a side of fresh cut fries with ketchup. It was a good portion, I was satisfied and everything was cooked really well. My boyfriend ordered the pork gyro (higher plate) with tomato, red onion, lettuce and tzatziki wrapped in pita bread with a side of fresh cut fries and ketchup. First time trying this restaurant because it was close to my hair salon, and it did not disappoint! The place is a smaller shop in a place but it was well organized, clean, and service was quick and tentative as well. There were probably only 3 or 4 employees in the whole restaurant but it seems they have a really organized system and the food came out amazing and at a reasonable time. If you're ever in the Lancaster area looking for delicious Greek food I'd highly recommend this restaurant! And I will definitely be back!

    Fantastic dinner! Fast casual Greek food where we had a chicken and lamb gyro and fried feta…read more Everything was delicious down to the seasoning on the fries. Most items are scratch made down to the pita and they even grow their own herbs. When ordering dessert the owner offered to make us an off menu item he was trying which hopefully makes it onto the menu soon! Additionally a really good drink/beer list! The owner came and spoke with us for a bit and is a very kind and cool guy. This place is absolutely with a try!

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    Lancaster Salad Company - Winter Beet Salad - winter feature salad.

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    3.7(3 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    My salad didn't look like any of the promotional shots they have posted here but it was LARGE and…read moreworth the ten bucks!!

    On one hand, there is so much potential for awesome salads here (given the proximity to fresh local…read morefoods) but unfortunately over half of my experiences here have been underwhelming. Some mornings when I stop in to grab lunch on the way to work, the person behind the counter is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient while making my order. Usually on these days the quality of the order is A+ (good portion, no missing ingredients, quick). However, there's other mornings where I make a quick stop en route to work only to find some of the most painfully slow service I could imagine just for one salad and maybe a cup of soup. To top it off, the person behind the counter usually doesn't know what type of soup they have (why isn't it just labeled?), usually doesn't fill the salad bowl up all the way, doesn't know what type of dressing is what (again, why aren't they labeled?), and usually doesn't have half of the salad ingredients prepared. Just this morning I ordered the special "summer salad" only to be told that literally half of the ingredients weren't prepped yet. I've certainly had some good lunches here which keeps me trying but overall I'm pretty disappointed in the quality of staff behind the counter.

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    Our salad bar! Prepped fresh every Market day.

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    4.2(55 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Had a very nice experience at Bobby Bay's recently. I was visiting from out-of-town and my original…read morerestaurant selection was not open. I looked on Yelp and quickly pivoted here and I'm glad I did! The woman behind the counter was very kind and personable to everyone who walked in, there were free cookies that they were testing out that customers could take, and the seating was limited but clean. The big windows give nice views out to the parking lot and the rolling hills beyond. I ordered a "Rancher" which was one of the hot sandwiches. A bit like a cheesesteak but with ranch dressing and bacon. The sandwich was ready in no time at all and tasted great! Could definitely see myself coming back next time I'm in the area.

    Tough place to review. Got the Johnny Boy sandwich and…read morefries. Johnny boy was prosciutto, thick sliced mozzarella, soprasetta, arugula and olive oil. The fries are always fantastic here! Definitely a top choice if you come here. The sandwich tasted great. The main problem I have is that I am not a fan of their rolls. The rolls are very doughy and seemed like there was too much roll for the sandwich. The service was quick and fast, the lady at the front register was very kind. Great service is always a plus in my mind for a restaurant. The location was clean, easy parking, and setup nice on the inside with plenty of seating. The price per sandwich is a little bit expensive.

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