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    Maepole

    4.6 (153 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Bob J.

    Like a healthier Chipotle! Lots of delicious, fresh options! My bowl was so delicious! I loved the unique combination of flavors and unique offerings. The only thing that I didn't love was the peach tea.

    Tofu with Black Bean Salad (served cold) and Kale Salad (served cold) over Salad Greens
    John B.

    This is a local chain that has a second location in Athens and one somewhere in Atlanta. It's a fast casual bowl place, but unlike a lot of these it really emphasizes Southern style flavors. It's also notably vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Indeed, in addition to green or grain options to start my bowl, various side options that were mostly plant-based, I had two very different protein options. Considering the tofu which was described as being flavored with nutritional yeast and tamari, I thought that this would either be really basic or mouthwateringly delicious. It turns out that it was lightly blackened and quite addictive. My kale and bean salad were also quite good. This is a nice place to eat inside or outside. The parking lot is small and was quite busy while I was there but there are no other businesses immediately around and there are other parking spots. My big negative was that the salad I started my bowl with was really not much, and the size of a bowl for the price was not quite what I'd hoped, particularly for this being in a college town. The stuff in the bowl was interesting and delicious and quite good for most diets.

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    Cor V.

    This was an amazing stop for Vegan take out while we were in Athens. I came for moral support, but I was also intrigued as to what Vegan options are available. Apparantly the Fritters Plate is the best one. After some hesitation and needing to read the various choices, I ordered the Pork Plate. Two scoops of a mashed sweet potato and a macaroni and savory long cut green beans and the pulled salty pork is heaped on top. A nice looking 'to go' bowl. I wanted my sauces on the side and received a scriracca red blend, and an oily Ginger concoction. The red one is much better. Maepole is a great sounding name for serving up comfort foods. A quick use of a clean RR and we are back on the road. I had a filling Maepole meal once we got home.

    Mac & Cheese
    Cristina M.

    This place is like a Chiptole but healthier. From mostly vegan and veggie options with alternatives like chicken and pork, you can't go wrong here. I placed an online order and picked it up and the only reason I knocked a star was because they messed up my order. It would have been okay if I had not been picking up for my co-workers. They gladly fixed the issue and I got to keep the wrong order too. I love their chicken, sweet potatoes and their brussell salad! I did not care much for their mac and cheese, it seemed a little sour. I will be back to try more options.

    Eating the boxcar again w chicken instead of pork, tasting great as always. Will always choose this over the fast food that I have by my work

    Vegetable and Chicken Bowl
    Thomas R.

    I've been a consistent customer at Maepole for the last two years and have had nothing but positive experiences. I've recently begun to sit outside on their patio to eat (I used to just take it to go) and the ambiance is great. The vibes are like a pleasant coffee shop but instead of coffee it's healthy, reasonably priced food. I've ordered a variety of things from their menu and have never had an issue with it. The only menu item I found to be average was their tofu, but that may have been a one time thing. I would definitely recommend Maepole if you're looking for a casual environment to chow down on good healthy food.

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    Great customizable bowl options. Clean and reasonably priced with a smile on the employees face

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    Food great concept unlike any other. Natural food is the best thing. Service is fast and simple.

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    8 months ago

    Best and healthiest quick food ever. Consistency and great customer service plus you'll feel great after eating here.

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    The food is really good, service is geat,and the ambiance is great. I am addicted to the hibiscus drink can't go with out lol.

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    The food is great here. The service is good and it is so nice to sit outside and enjoy their wonderful food!

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    First time there. Really good food. Service was very friendly. Will be back again soon. Would recommend to those who like good food.

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    Idk why but I was expecting a sit down restaurant. I'd had it saved in my list of places to check…read moreout but didn't really read through the reviews before going. I wanted a raw experience, not influenced by others. So I was a bit deflated when we walked in and it was counter-order setup but that's okay. There seemed to be only one person working. She was really nice and helpful but surely busy, which was fine, but as we were leaving the crowd started hitting and I wondered how well she could manage that solo. I could be wrong though, someone may have been in back and I just couldn't see. I ordered the Overhard Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Mayo Waffle with Spiced Tots (nice). Hubby ordered the Super Cluck with Maple Glazed Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cheddar, Sriracha Mayo, Sunny-Side Up Egg. Mine was good, his was super yummy, just the right amount of heat and sweetness. Oh! I also gotta mention the REAL Vermont Maple Syrup. That's very much appreciated over corn syrup garbage. Nice touch! We both had regular coffees. I would've liked a decaf option, since I'm a bit intolerant to caffeine but I can drink it. The coffee had good flavor. I think maybe having the creamers in disposable individual ramekins is probably just extra work if not for to-go orders but that's whatever. It's a cool place and I can see why it's popular. The food hits and if I lived closer we'd probably frequent this spot. Worth checking out if you haven't been.

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