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    Crystal Bowl

    4.6 (30 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    CRYSTAL BOWL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Breakfast Burrito was scrumptious! Love their salsa which has a slight vinegar taste to it... totally made with love!
    Shahrooz E.

    This place, totally surprised me! Came in looking for breakfast at 7 AM and found a sign calling out specials... I am a breakfast burrito snob and was totally caught off guard by how good crystal bowls is!! Super fresh ingredients put together with perfection and skill!! It's already the next day and I'm thinking about having it again lol The owner is the one who took my order and prepared my meal. She was very friendly and the service was impeccable. The restaurant is clean and they have two coolers full of drinks to choose from. I will definitely be returning every time I'm in the area.

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    Rachel H.

    Came in for a quick brunch while traveling, a convenient walk from my hotel stay at the Renaissance next door. This is a no-frills spot to sit down and enjoy affordable eats! I ordered the Antioxidant Rich Smoothie ($7.99) and the Healthy Wrap ($11.99). The whole order only took 7-8 minutes to come out! The veggies were so fresh and delicious in the wrap. I would probably not get the Antioxidant Smoothie again (too sweet for my tastes).

    Nipun S.

    This place is a hidden gem for breakfast, lunch, and smoothies. It's low-key, and the staff is always friendly and efficient.

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    Jazmin R.

    Yum!! Stopped in Friday afternoon and got the Korean Fried Chicken bowl with the garlic sauce and rice and it was delicious! Even the coleslaw it came with was good (and I'm not someone who usually likes coleslaw). Chicken was tender and flavorful while the rice was decent, really enjoyed the sauce that seeped into the rice from the chicken. The coleslaw is a mayo base and almost had a sweetness to it too. Service was good and speedy. You order at the counter and you have to watch the number ticker at the front for your number as they don't really call out your number. There are tables inside as well as outside and the overall establishment was clean.

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    Jeremy E.

    I was visiting from our of town and thankfully this little gem was right near my hotel. An Italian sandwich is basically my all time favorite lunch meal and to be able to spot a local sandwich shop that is outside of the chains is always a treat. Crystal Bowl did not dissapoint. Great ambiance when you walk in. Nice and bright, no blaring music, well lit, very clean. There was a super friendly girl at the front who took my customized Italian Sandwich order with a smile. Grabbed some chips and water to enjoy while the sub got freshly made. The sandwich was perfectly sized, not enormous and not too small. Price was great too. My Italian came out exactly as ordered. The ingredients tasting super fresh, the Italian dressing was absolutely AMAZING, and the bread was light and fluffy

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    Alana F.

    Food was made to order. We ordered the big breakfast platter and allowed us to sub for pancakes instead of fries and toast. Less expensive than hotel food. Staff were smiling and helpful. Location is convenient for both breakfast and lunch.

    Antioxidant Rich Smoothie
    Chinyere U.

    The owners are sooooo friendly and the food is absolutely amazing! It sits amongst some hotels in the area and provides some really cost effective yet healthy food options! They stayed busy with customers but they are super fast!!! My smoothie was soooo good! They have sandwiches, wraps, and desserts along with soups and salads! I recommend and give an A+! Highly recommend!

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    Nicole N.

    I was in the area for work and wanted a small bite! Stumbled upon this place after some walking around. I think its relatively new? But Crystal Bowl serves your typically lunch sandwiches, wraps, and burrito bowls with some Asian fusion in certain menu items. I got the chicken pesto panini and it was alright. I liked how the pesto sauce was salty and pesto-y enough but the chicken breast pieces were quite dry. The bread was also just ok and they didnt given much if the provolone bread. I wish the red peppers were cooked a little longer/softer and hoped that there was more pepper to balance the dry chicken. I had specified no tomatoes and the staff even entered that into the machine but my panini still came with tomatoes unfortunately. The store itself was clean and pretty spacious and the staff had friendly smiles. Overall seems like your typical cafe that serves lunch for the surrounding businessmen.

    Bulgogi Rice Bowl
    Dave R.

    Neighborhood breakfast/lunch spot that offers a nice selection of food, including Korean rice bowls and wraps. Stopped by twice over the past 4-5 days for lunch and had the Bulgogi Bowl both times. Great food, friendly services, good prices, and clean space for dining in.

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    I've gotten breakfast here the past 2 days and the food is amazing and quick and the people are so nice! What an absolute find!

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    I went here every morning for breakfast while I was in town. The food was fresh and cooked to order. The omelettes were delicious!

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    A very nice restaurant clean and friendly and the food is excellent. It's quick and convenient.

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