I've been to three Happy + Hale locations and while the menu is the same at all of them, the Ninth St location consistently makes the best bowls! Employees seem genuinely happy to interact with you and in many instances, have made awesome suggestions for modifications if an ingredient happens to be out of stock. If the weather is nice, I love eating on the patio to get in a little sunshine and a little people watching. Their rewards program is pretty great--I don't feel that it takes an obnoxiously long time to earn rewards. The app is also super convenient in that you can order ahead and offers curbside pickup (clutch when swinging by during peak times as Ninth St parking can get a little dicey). read more

Happy + Hale - Med Bowl - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Maybe you have to really be into the "bowl" thing to like this place. I got the Bueno Bowl and to me it just felt like a bunch of mismatched ingredients smooshed together. There was no harmony among the flavors. I ended up only eating about third of it. The workers were very nice. read more

I was picking up an on-line order and food was ready when I walked in at scheduled pick up time. My meal was tasty and my friends enjoyed theirs as well. read more

Pretty good with a shoutout to one of the girls working on the line. When my friend asked if it was too late to add the crunchies after she had paid and brought the bowl to a table, the girl took a small container and put some seeds and tortilla chips for her. I also like that they have basmati rice and as bases. Hot honey chicken is good, regular grilled is fine, and don't get the tofu. I think they need to work on what seasoning and prep method to use for the tofu. read more

Delicious and filling breakfast! My husband said it was the best breakfast burrito he's ever had!

What a lovely vegan bowl plus the goat cheese. The combination of buffalo sauce and goat cheese was superb. The healthy ingredients and fresh made bowl was amazing. The cauliflower had a slight crunch and paired with the chickpeas made for an enjoyable afternoon snack. read more

Happy + Hale - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I felt like this was really expensive for the portion size I received. I also had a terrible stomachache after eating here. I am not sure why but I am not convinced to come back. read more

Fresh food and fast service for a decent price. I like that they have a build your own bowl option. I would revisit to try the all day breakfast or a smoothie but I will definitely return for my custom salad/bowl. This location also had outdoor seating perfect for the nicer days. read more

Just waited for 30 minutes for food while being the only customer in store just to receive a meal that was too burnt to consume. I will not be returning to this location in the future. read more

The food was pretty good with an average sized portion. I enjoyed my egg scramble and smoothie. The ingredients seemed fresh as well! The most offputting thing was that there is a very strong weird smell (possibly mulch?) that was a bit unappetizing. Food took a little while to be ready. read more

Happy + Hale - Pink Drink - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Excellent custo mer service fast and efficient and easy to get great food for your diet or nutrition. read more

A bit on the pricier side, but worth it for fresh and delicious food! Serving sizes were plenty and well worth it for the perfect healthy treat! I picked up an order to go and the staff was very helpful in providing recommendations. They were quick, kind, and considerate. There was lord of natural light and beautiful colors to make for a bright, warm atmosphere. read more

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Happy and hale is a knock off.. but more expensive sweet green. The sizes are absolutely tiny and the employees refuse to fill the bowl with the proper amount of food. It's a copy cat sweet green down to the color of the bags and the business model. The only reason this place is in business is because they have no competition. The employee, Alex informed me that they are limiting the amount of food put in because of corporate standards... the standards need to be changed in order to justify those prices. See photo to see most of the bowl is air at the top. The only thing they give you normal amounts of is lettuce which I could buy a massive box of for under 7$. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Only reason they get 2 stars is because they really don't have any other competition. read more

Happy + Hale - Create Your Own Bowl - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Happy + Hale serves fast & clean salads and smoothies! They have a lot of gluten free and vegan options. Staff were also very friendly! We ordered: Hale Ceaser salad - Surprisingly very good! Loved the Buffalo flavored cauliflower and would get this again :) Bueno bowl - Roasted chicken with brown rice, beans, cheese, vinaigrette Would come back again to try the other bowls and smoothies. read more

Happy + Hale - Bueno Bowl IG: michellelieats - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Custom Salad is the way to go - I love places like this that let you customize what you get. Having variety of flavors and textures is what makes a great salad for me and they have a wide variety. Some may say, "but its just a salad". Take a look at the pic - reasonable price and huge portion read more

Happy + Hale - Custom Salad - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I got The Med it was a good serving, seemed super fresh and was tasty The staff was nice and friendly I was catching up with my friend and it was a nice place to sit and chat read more

If you are a picky Eater get the protein bowl, a really healthy restaurant. But do have to pay 50 cents for water read more

Happy + Hale - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Stopped by for lunch today. I 'built my own salad' w/ kale, spinach and ahi tuna as the protein. The ingredients taste fresh the salad is scrumptious! Would definitely recommend as a reasonably priced healthy lunch option. read more

Happy + Hale - Build-your-own salad - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is a great healthy spot to grab a rice or salad bowl down on Ninth Street in the Bull City near Duke University. This place is like a build your own entree spot BUT they do have some set menu items. I tried the Beyond Bulgogi bowl with no changes or anything. It was pretty tasty! The prices were also very reasonable as well. The only thing I didn't like was that the beyond meatballs were kinda cold and not seasoned. The staff was so friendly! I told them it was my first time and that I was *clears throat* a Yelp ELITE. (You know how we dooooo) The reaction warmed my heart! Their excitement was palpable and I felt like I was part of something special. They have indoor seating but the space is small so I'd call it more of a grab your food and go place. read more

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Great option for quick healthy food in the triangle!! Best Avocado Toast I have had outside of my own home (the bread is crunchy and the ingredients are flavorful). The downside is that happy+hale can be a little more expensive than some other fast casual options. The Buffalo Cauliflower is a little spicy for me, but I don't have a great spice tolerance. read more

Happy + Hale - Avocado toast with egg (radish, red pepper flakes, sprouts) - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Happy and Hale literally makes me happy. Such a great go-to spot for some unique combination bowls. I got the Med Bowl (D for dairy). The spicy harissa, a Tunisian hot chili pepper paste, mixed with the herb yogurt dressing, really gives an explosive mixture of flavors intermingled with the other veggies in this bowl. At 565 calories [without the dressing], I'm surprised at how filled up my belly was when it seemed so little to me. Much loved. The other was the Thai chicken crunch (S for soy) (N for nuts) had a really nice crunch to each bite, but I didn't think the sesame vinaigrette really complimented it that well. The pickled carrots gave it a good zing while the cashews made the Thai style bowl worthy. read more

Happy + Hale - Thai chicken crunch (soy and nuts) - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We were doing a college visit and looked up best places to eat on/around campus. We get there at about 11:30 with a group of 5. We try to order Acai bowl. They stopped serving it. We try to order avocado toast. They stopped serving it. My daughter decided to go over to the bagel place at that point. The rest of struggled to find something, but we managed. One of us didn't feel well later so not sure if that is related but it does leave a negative memory. I was hungry a couple hours later. I guess it's fine if you want fresh veggies, but seems more like a niche place. If we could have had our first two choices, maybe our experience would have been different. read more

Loved the food and ambiance! Great chocolate peanut butter protein shake after my workout! Loved that they had a variety of milks for those of us who are allergic to milk. I could come here 3 times a week if I lived here. Only downfall was lack of parking. read more

Happy + Hale - Quinoa with grilled chicken, avocado, and veggies - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Such a good healthy hipster eat. Bueno bowl is muy bueno. Yelp says I need to add more words so here are more words

Updated review: I'm a little pissed off with my group order. Last time the smoothies I ordered were in boxes and taped, so they wouldn't spill. Who was the bright one who thought I could carry all 12 back by myself. Even when I asked for them to be taped, I was told they couldn't. I like using local places and thankfully there's Jamba Juice right down the road. I'll be using them from now on. You lost a repeat customer! read more

The coco curry bowl I just devoured was the best meal I've had all week by a long shot. I'd tried a green smoothie from Happy + Hale before (good, but nothing to write home about) but it's clear to me now that the bowls are this place's specialty. The perfect balance of greens and grains, my meal was flavorful, nourishing and exactly what I was craving. I'll be back soon when I need a break from the dining hall!! read more

Happy + Hale - Coco curry bowl - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

First time here. Chose due to gf options. The person behind the counter "T" was knowledgeable about options and very friendly. An asset to this establishment . Def will come again not only due to options but also because of service and positive attitude of "T" read more

I really liked what I got here, but it is a little bit expensive and it's difficult to choose what to get. And also if we're just having grains and cheese, aren't there grocery stores nearby? read more

Happy + Hale - It was nice to eat! - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Great concept and it seems like a very socially responsible business, but the execution could be better. The menu has a few bowls and smoothie options and would make it easy to choose your meal. In general, all our food was fresh and tasted good. I can't say the staff was friendly or welcoming. In most restaurants, the crew usually smiles, says hello and "thanks for coming" and it wasn't the case here. read more

The Hale Caesar Salad is all you ever need in this life. It has so much flavor and depth, I actually was sad to reach the bottom of the bowl! The pink drink is very refreshing and a great smoothie for a warm day! I love that you leave feeling full but not crappy and weighted down. read more

Happy + Hale - Hale Ceasar and pink drink - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is One of my favorite restaurants! The service is fast. Sometimes there's a long line but when there is they also keep the line moving. The place is always clean. Enough tables for everyone, and easy to take to go. Of coarse the food is delicious. Some of my favorite. read more

YUM! I love this spot. It is kind of like a cava with pre made or build your own bowls. I like how customizable it is and everything is always fresh and delicious. The workers are always happy and the decor is adorable inside. I feel so zen and satisfied in there. read more

Happy + Hale - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I have to be honest and say that I'm usually always a little suspicious of these fast-casual "healthy" places. The food is usually almost always overpriced and nothing special. Happy + Hale however, lives up to the hype! After a week of heavy holiday eating, we were looking for something fresh but still tasty. We decided to try this place out for the first time. The inside is bright, super clean and really fun. They have cool artwork on the walls and lots of pretty plants. We went with the beyond bulgogi and tried out both smoothie options that they had. The beyond bulgogi blew our minds! It tasted even better than ordinary bulgogi! The ginger carrots were fantastic and the pickled onions were exactly what we needed to cut through the creamy aioli and rice. I love that you can customize any bowl with any topping you'd like. There are so many combinations I can't wait to try between their veggie, meat and poke options I can't believe I only thought it was a salad spot. The smoothies were pretty good too although not my favorite that I ever had. The pink one was alright, I'm not a huge fan of dragonfruit and I found it just a little bland. The green one was better and tasted really good. The next time I need a quick, healthy fix, I'm definitely looking forward to eating here again! read more

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We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine: Parking: 4 Location: 4 Decor/ambiance: 5 Customer Service: 4 I love Happy + Hale! The concept is great! This was my first time trying the Durham location as I'm faithful tot he Raleigh one. I think I've been spoiled with the Raleigh location and how they work. Seemed to be faster at kicking out orders. I will say that this Durham location is bigger. I'm a fan of the Acai Bowl! Its rather pricey compared to the competition but its yummy! Love the ambiance of this place and the energy from the staff! read more

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We stopped in for some refreshing smoothies and they were so delicious. We both got the pink drink with mango, banana, ginger, pineapple, dragon fruit, coconut water, and lemon. They were the perfect blend of fruit and not too sweet. read more

Happy + Hale - Pink drink smoothies - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I absolutely love the Hale Caesar salad!!! It's nutty, crunchy, and fresh. It has crunchy chickpeas and a lovely creamy dressing. The salads overall are not cheap here. However, this salad is worth it, particularly if you are looking for a healthy quick lunch! read more

Happy + Hale - Hale Caesar salad - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Overpriced and overstretched. They're trying to do a little of everything when they should just stick to one niche, like salads and grain bowls. I don't get why they have poke or acai bowls on the menu when the ones they offer are so incredibly mid compared to going to an actual poke or acai spot. Not to mention how expensive their offerings are compared to similar restaurants! I mean $15 for a small acai bowl? I tried their coco curry which was good, but kinda lacking in toppings. All the curry broth soaks into the rice. Not a great execution... once again, just go to an actual thai place and get green curry. My bowl was very filling just because there was a ton of rice. They give a good portion of protein too, but kinda skimp on the toppings. Btw, they charge 50 cents (plus tax) for a water cup. read more

Atmosphere: Happy + Hale's atmosphere has a very ~organic~ feel. The interior is very clean and makes for a great, bright study/meeting spot. Service: The staff was friendly and the wait wasn't too long! The poke bowl was made in front of us, and the acai bowl was served to us after about 5 minutes. Food: We ordered the Ahi Poke Bowl and Acai Bowl. Happy + Hale's menu items are pretty overpriced for their small portion sizes, but the food was very good! The Ahi Poke Bowl was a bit plain but had very fresh tuna poke which is tough to find in Durham. As others have noted however, the poke bowl basically came in a tiny cup. The Acai Bowl, which had a similar portion size, had a nice balance of granola, fruit, and acai. The ingredients were very fresh and yummy! Overall: Happy + Hale wasn't personally our vibe; it's seemed very much for those who have the disposable income for a ~healthy~ lifestyle. However, we enjoyed our fresh, tasty food! read more

Happy + Hale - Ahi Poke Bowl - Salad Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I usually like 'healthy bowl' places like this, but I'm not sure H&H really hits the mark for me. Their marketing and general vibe screams 'healthy' but the actual bowls still taste kind of processed and too sweet for my tastes. (They also put the sauce straight in the bowl even though their website shows it on the side, so if you weren't planning on having a bowl already drenched in dressing, you better ask specifically for it on the side.) I ordered the Thai chicken one and my partner got the vegan bulgogi one. I'll say this, the veggies are all crisp, fresh, and healthy, and the proportions are right. They also cook both real and fake meat correctly (even my chicken breast wasn't dry, and that's almost unheard of for a place where chicken's just another protein topping and not a focus). But the sauce... it just ruins it. Turns a healthy bowl into a bowl of candy. Put it on the side and we'll talk. Be aware that their $7+ smoothies are pretty tiny - I would probably just go across the street to Jamba Juice if Jamba Juice had bee pollen add-ons (which they don't, but Happy + Hale does). read more

I loved this little spot while visiting Durham. Bowls are delicious, convenient, and packed with nutrients! Pricing is reasonable and the online ordering system is very efficient. My favorite bowl I tried is the Hale Caesar Salad but I also liked the Incredibowl. read more

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