I visited Core Life Eatery's Strongsville location in June and had an amazing experience. The restaurant is clean, bright, and airy, and the ingredients are insanely fresh. When you build your own bowl at Core Life Eatery, you select the size of your bowl and then choose 1 -2 bases with options like kale, quinoa, purple rice, or napa cabbage; you then pick up to five items to top the base/s, with plenty of amazing plant-based and vegan choices, including different veggies, beans, and even kimchi; you can add an optional protein, with roasted organic tofu as a great choice; and then top it all off with a dressing and up to two toppings, things like nuts, seeds, herbs, and the tortilla strips you see pictured in my photo. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Build your own bowl at Core Life Eatery in Strongsville. - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

Ambiance was nice and clean. Lots of seating and space. Service was pretty quick for every order almost being custom. Food was all healthy and fresh with a big array of flavors. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Southwest Chicken & Purple Rice substitute for steak - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

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Most their items are cooked in seed oils. They are rated one of the worst seed oil restaurants in strongsville on SOS also. You can't advertise as healthy if your dipping your ingredients in poison Ps: also the photo of the owner holding the burrito for a market shot( maybe clean your nails out before you take a product shot with your dirty nails in it holding the food you sell. ) just a suggestion coming from a photographer stand point cause it makes me wonder if you wash your hands when handling customers food. read more

CoreLife Eatery - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

First time back there in years. One of the best takeaway experiences ever. I arrived to find three staff members. Very friendly. They walked me through steps to create a bowl, wrap or salad. I needed a moment to process everything and realized there was someone standing behind me. So I suggested he so ahead. Well, this guy not only was recognized as a regular, they also had a print out of his ingredient list for his bowl! I stood there in absolute awe that a company would be so accommodating. He also placed a second order by reading it from a text. The staff was amazing. Quick wit, efficient, clean, organized and incredibly courteous. I finally figured out what I wanted and placed my order. As I pull my wallet out to pay, I'm informed that the guy I said could go ahead of me paid for my salad!!! Y'all. Talk about a great experience all around. The young man had already left so I couldn't thank him. Hopefully he's on Yelp and will read this because the whole experience made my night and reminded me that there are definitely great people in this world! read more

Great food. Super healthy in this fairly unhealthy food choice area. I look for organic and vegetarian if possible.

Food choices are interesting. We have frequented them a few times. The prices are decent service is good, drink options are odd by my opinion. There menu is limited. I would find myself dining there again. read more

So many yummy options!! And for what you are getting it's an amazing price! Very quick and polite service. The restaurant is cleanly. And they make all of their dressings in store every night! The wooden decor is super cute! I suggest this to everybody!! read more

Good concept, health food, yummy recipes, inconsistent delivery. I discovered this place a few months ago and have been craving for it every time I want to eat healthy. However, recently, starting about early December, I noticed inconsistent portion of a same order multiple times. Twice I had undercooked thai noodles. They were not edible unfortunately. The sauce they used on the spicy chicken also seems to be bafflo instead of thai spicy like what I had last weekend. I noticed obvious inconsistency in their food. It's been a hit or miss this month. The staff always seem not familiar with the work flow. It's not clear who you should talk to for ordering sides and broth. They also internally had to communicate multiple time on one order which shows lack of procedure or training. Overall, really good concept and good recipes. However, the management should pay more attention to training and establishing clearly defined work flow. I hope you guys stay in the market. read more

I've been to CoreLife a few dozen times since it opened in Strongsville. It was great when it opened, but somehow they still managed to get vastly better over time. They have really increased their selections and added lots of new flavors. Everything is very good and done very well. They make the food right in front of you and you can make substitutions as you go. Kind of like Subway or Chipotle. The dining room is always spotless, and the staff is very friendly and efficient. They are always happy to answer any questions I have about the ingredients. The prices are pretty reasonable considering this is fresh and healthy food. If you are looking for a quick meal that is also healthy, this is the place! read more

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Ordered a bowl and had it delivered! Absolutely amazing! I will be back again. Oh and the smoothie? So good!

My favorite place! Endless possibilities, I enjoy making new bowls every time I go! If You want a salad, there's all different kinds of lettuce and all the toppings you could want. If you're in the mood for a soup that's filling, this is your place. I prefer to get noodles and rice and add my toppings with barbecue chicken. The most recent time I went, my bowl was so big I got three meals out of it! All the food is fresh and delicious in the employees are always welcoming and happy. Thanks CoreLife for making healthy eating possible read more

CoreLife Eatery - Create your own bowl - Large - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

recent dinner at restaurant. employee needs trained about hygiene when preparing order. watched him biting his finger nails, running hid hands thru his hair, and putting hands in pockets with gloved hands. kind of a turn off. also i did not get the $5 credit for first time download of App after having scanned the QR code. these are habits that ruin a restaurant reputation. read more

Healthy choices. Smoothies are really good! I love the different choices, tacos, salads, bowls.

Coming from California I'm used to organic foods and lots of veggies. Visiting my dad here in Strongsville has always been a challenge until I found this place. Lots of yummy veggies and I can get extra chicken with dressing on the side. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Healthy food options galore at CoreLife Eatery. There are menus as soon as you walk in and you can always ask for an explanation, if you need it. Basically you can select one of their pre-designed bowls from the menu with the option of changing any of the individual ingredients to your liking. You can also go full custom and create your own bowl with a base, a vegetable choice, and a protein. The bases are things like purple rice or quinoa, the vegetables can vary and were either Brussels sprouts or root vegetables when I was there, and there are plenty of protein options, like steak, chicken, or fish. They also have vegan options, and I know this because my cousin was there specifically for a vegan meal. I went with the steak, bacon, and blue cheese salad bowl and was very happy with it. There was a large selection of dressings as well and I went with the cranberry vinaigrette. It was actually orange in color, which surprised me until I realized they do not use artificial coloring's like a lot of store bought dressings would. All of their drinks are self serve natural beverages in active mix tanks that keep them will mixed. They range from drinks like lemonade, green tea, and fruit punch. I went with the Apple cider green tea and it was amazing. I definitely plan to go again and ironically just received a coupon for the restaurant in the mail. Woo Hoo! Oh and they currently have a 21 day challenge that is about to begin which is a campaign to get more people eating healthy all the time to see how it benefits their life and improve how they feel each day. Pretty cool idea. read more

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Love the concept - it's like Chipotle but with healthy, made-from-scratch components. Impressively, their bone broth, dressing, sauces are made daily in house. There is a large variety of options: salads, grains, broth-based bowls, and rice bowls. Given the amount of ingredients the turnover in the line is longer than what one would expect from a place like this, so don't be surprised to spend 5-10 mins waiting in line. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Spicy chicken Thai noodles - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

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Not many options and service was less than impressive. Not sure if the gentleman that took our order was management or not, but i was put off when I asked if I could have an alternative dressing for my salad and his reply was " we're a fast food place, we have what's on the menu." I mean, am I the only person that likes blue cheese? The issue may be that I stick to a ketogenic lifestyle (high fat, low carb). Might be worth a shot if sugar fits in to your macros. read more

I've gone a handful of times and I've tried different bowls, but my favorite is the poke bowl. The salad is good and the grains bowl is good, so either poke one I highly suggest. I also add a side of the grilled vegetables. The only bad experience I've had is when I tried to use the app for a coupon and I was knew to the app, so I didn't know exactly how to navigate. I asked the cashier and she was clueless. read more

Food is good but maybe a little overpriced. It's especially noticeable when you treat four people. Not huge portions that you might expect for the price. Got takeout so not sure of the ambiance or service. read more

This isn't the normal type of place we would pick to eat, but the reviews were good and we wanted to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised !! I ordered the spicy ginger steak & rice noodle broth bowl. It was really good. The broth was a bit bland, but I added a little siracha and some salt to help My husband had the southwest grilled chicken and wild rice grain bowl. He said it was very good and very fresh. His only complaint was that there was some kind of grain in it that was undercooked or raw. They have many choices of fresh lemonade and tea here. My husband had the best lemonade, which sounded awful to me, but was actually quite good. I had the raspberry ice tea. All in all, we were glad we tried it and may come back. It is pricey - cost $25 for two bowls and two drinks. I'm sure you are paying for the "fresh" concept If you are looking for a meal that is heavy and makes you feel over filled and needing to unbutton your pants, then this isn't your place. However, it's a perfect place for a healthy meal. read more

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Good options and definitely on the healthy side. Flavors are good. I always enjoy a meal here.

I opted for a healthier takeout option than pizza. Boy was I disappointed! The wraps were all wrap and no contents. The mac and cheese was old, the steak was fatty, the ranch was watered down and the smoothie was liquidy. I wasted $50. Side note- I ordered one smoothie but received 3 straws. I ordered soup but received a fork instead of a spoon. Bad first and last experience with this place. read more

Always great food and good service. I'm sure they are doing al they should for the guidelines. No masks required so come on over and enjoy the REAL normal. Thank goodness I can sit and enjoy a meal and not have to bother with all the nonsense. read more

Fast, fresh and vegan friendly! This is a "create your own" concept where you can get a broth bowl, salad bowl, or salad and grain bowl with a variety of toppings. My favorite so far is a tofu and quinoa bowl with a spicy carrot and ginger sauce topped with tofu. The menu is clearly labeled to identify vegan items and the staff are well informed about allergens and dietary restrictions. If I lived closer I'd eat here every day! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Vegan tofu greens bowl - excellent - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

This place is great. It's food that gives you the energy to run around all the stores it's located near. I got a power plate with steak, rice noodles, and baked root veggies which I found to be immaculate in quality. The menu allows for a lot of different options from salads, soups, and whatnot. I actually find it ironic how it's such a healthy restaurant located right next to a burger/fries restaurant. But as someone who's used to tiny European-style portions, this was enough food for me but I could see it not being the case for some others. But the dish was balanced enough between proteins and carbs that it was something worth eating whilst being a physically active individual. read more

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Absolutely love the concept of this place. Like so many of other reviewers noted, it's got a variety of wonderful, healthy options that are sure to leave you feeling great and satisfied after eating there. I tried the tuna poke bowl and my mom got the Asian chicken bowl with bone broth. All of the ingredients were fresh. They forgot to put the quinoa on my bowl, and it had a slightly funky taste, and my mom's broth was a bit bland. Overall, I would absolutely come back, but hope that the flavors are right on point next time. The seasonal apple cider green tea was AMAZING. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Tuna poke with sriracha - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

You have a new customer! I had the Mediterranean salad and honey ginger lemonade with a splash of beet lemonade. Sooo delicious. I'm taking a steak broth bowl home for tomorrow. The staff and management was Very nice with helping me order for the first time. My only negative part of this experience was the cool temps inside while eating. Otherwise, loved it! read more

CoreLife Eatery - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

I'm giving this place three stars only because the location is gorgeous, well maintained, has great variety of menu options, staff is nice, and often food tastes good, however.......i leave hungry. The portion I got from my $9 salad was so weak that I am going to have to go get another meal elsewhere afterward. That's a big bummer!! And no I'm not a heavy eater who never has salads. I eat salads for lunch every day from souper market or tastebuds and they are hefty yet healthy portions for the same price and I am full following. When I got to the check out I had to literally pause when she said the $9 because I was like there simply is no way that was considered a "big bowl" they must have accidentally given me the small bowl. Nope. I pulled it out of the bag and stared at it and said really? She said is something wrong with it? I said this is the big bowl? It seems a little small. She awkwardly smiled and said yes. I said wow okay, just seems really small. Silence.....I turned around and walked away staring in awe and sadness that I spent $9 and knew I was going to have to go elsewhere for more. I'll probably stick with other healthy option locations in the Cleveland area due to value for the money, but this place is still super cool concept and maybe other options are more filling like broth or grain bowls?? Sincerely, Bummed and still hungry read more

CoreLife Eatery - Such a weak portion for the alleged "big bowl" - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

My first and only experience at CoreLife Eatery was what I expected. I ordered the spicy chicken Thai rice noodle, but substituted the chicken for a fried egg. It was pretty good, but I definitely think that I will order something else the next time I go. I will say that this was a yummy healthy meal after an intense workout. Something that I was pleasantly surprised by was that I received a discount for having just finished a workout at Orange Theory. The discount is definitely an incentive to come back and try a different item. They have a wide variety of options that I am excited to dive into. read more

CoreLife Eatery - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

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Food was fantastic! Had the BBQ chicken bowl and it was great. Great healthy options.

Overall core life is my go too for a well balanced healthy meal but when it comes to the wait time it can be a little ridiculous. It's takes them about ten minutes to complete one persons order. I hate to be that person but I always have to wait way to long in line when I'm the only person here. read more

Not sure why I didn't come hear sooner. I had the southwest chicken bowl and it was amazing! I'm not sure what I expected but it's like chipotle style ordering but the food quality and freshness is on another level! Amazing! There's something here for everyone! I can't wait to come back! There's so many things on the menu that I can't wait to try! read more

I liked this place a lot! I'm a proponent of a healthy lifestyle and this place offered plenty of healthy food choices. I ordered soup and it tasted well! The atmosphere of the cafe was ok but I liked a modern interior. I would like to come back and try other things. read more

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Wonderful place to get warm lunch on a cold Cleveland day! The atmosphere is very inviting and the staff is very helpful at helping you choose what to get. The menu here is set up like chipotle where you can pick your base and add healthy toppings. I will definitely be coming back! read more

CoreLife Eatery - Shiitake and roasted tofu broth bowl - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

After a lot of nudging from my boyfriend and reading reviews I decided to give Core Life a try. The restaurant is large and very clean with cool decor. Per usual I asked the staff for recommendations and she suggested the south west salad. My boyfriend created his on bowl of basically everything that was available. Core Life is a very interesting restaurant to say the least. It was a great atmosphere, but I was not crazy about the food. It wasn't bad but it did not make my taste buds do a dance. I just felt like my meal was missing something - mainly spices of some kind. I would give it another try and create my own bowl. read more

CoreLife Eatery - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

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Love this spot. Great signs and pictures to help you understand how to order and gives you visuals to see what each menu item looks like. Friendly staff, fresh ingredients. Clean restaurant. Between Orange Theory and cool looking burger bar. read more

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Fresh, infinitely customizable, and tasty. I like that they don't bat an eye about asking for a bowl that is Keto (no rice or noodles, no fruit, and otherwise ultra low carb). Their poke (tuna) was very fresh, and the greens in the bowl were as well... none of the old romaine or iceberg lettuce you sometimes see in quick-service restaurants. I only wish they had a few more dressing choices that didn't include agave or sugar. That said, they did have a couple of Keto-favorable dressing options, and they were happy to add lots of flavorful toppings that still kept my order low carb. read more

CoreLife Eatery - Poke bowl over greens (Keto!), with extra protein - New American Near Me - Strongsville, Ohio

Have been to core life at other locations before and always look forward to going. Walked into this location though a few days ago and half of the employees had their masks below their noses and I didn't really see any social distancing at the tables (no plexiglass, not spaced out). I walked right out when I saw the employees with the masks not covering their noses. I would avoid this location until long after were out of this pandemic. read more

I tried a bone broth bowl for the first time, and it was awesome. Same with the chicken tacos. Kind of pricey but pretty good. I don't recommend ordering on door dash as it took over an hour to get delivered. read more

This may not be a representative review because I am definitely a one trick pony at core life. I cannot get past the spicy Thai noodle bowl Have returned numerous times since my initial review and continue to be a huge fan. Tons of fresh choices in salads or soups ("bowls") that allow you to assemble a great meal. I'm a fan. read more