So, I really want to LOVE this place but my experience was kind of mediocre.
For the duration of my drive from Jones Beach to Bellmore, post run, I was getting incredibly hyped as I scrolled up and down the endless menu of things I could actually eat (for once) while choosing to dine outside my home.
As a super healthy/clean eater, my options are generally super limited so the prospect of a menu beaming with options for someone like myself seemed a lot like Christmas.
When my two friends and myself walked in, despite having studied the menu, we took a few minutes to gather our thoughts and make our final decisions before ordering.
The little teenie boppers, fresh out of high school for the summer, were not so jazzed to see three people ordering within the last hour and fifteen of being open, but I remained sweet as pie seeing as I was SO HAPPY to be eating healthy food outside of my own kitchen.
I chose to build my own plate with chicken, mixed veggies, and the power salad. ($12.45)
I ordered a cup of water which annoyed the young girl, but I could have cared less seeing as paying for water when I drink as much as I do is absolutely pointless. I did have to ask for it a second time after ordering, seeing as she didn't give it to me but whatever.
As I was at the counter while my friends ordered, I began speaking with the young boy behind the counter and inquired about any sauces or rubs for my chicken. He told me they had "anything I could imagine" proceeded by a list of three options and I asked if there were dry/rubs or powders and he disappeared into the back without clarifying but I requested something hot and got whatever variation it was on my chicken.
The portion was a heaping, and I was ecstatic. Generally when you pay such a good price for healthy food, the portions suck and freshness isn't always the greatest.
But alas, Energy Fuel was plentiful and at peak freshness and for that I am grateful.
However, my power salad didn't come dressed with the oil and vinegar as described on the menu and I was so starving/i wasn't in the mood for any more teen girl attitude/they employees were hanging out talking to people who dropped by to visit them so I ate my salad dry (which wasn't the best, but I do it at home sometimes so whatever).
The veggies, steamed, were cooked well and also fresh plus the portion of chicken was tremendous (definitely get your money's worth!)
However, my friend ordered the elk burger and it was served on a pita instead of the bun which was depicted in the photo on the menu which confused him a bit and the sweet potato fries were a nearly non-existent portion.
Overall, we all agreed we wouldn't make the journey from Huntington to Bellmore again unless we were in the area by chance.
The staff should have definitely been friendlier and more eager to give us a better customer service experience seeing as we were the only three people in the restaurant but I guess the kiddo's are still learning. Haha.
If you want a healthy bite, definitely give them a try but don't expect anything life changing/extraordinary. Although this place is perfect if you're into fitness/running/body building/lifting/etc. and need to refuel but don't have the time to cook at home. You won't find these portions, this quality, or these prices any place else (or I haven't seen any to date.) read more