Real Food Eatery is a true hidden gem in Center City. From the first bite, you can tell this place is different. The food is healthy, but not in that bland, everything tastes the same way. Every dish has its own personality, and the flavors actually pop. You genuinely feel good eating here. The rice is cooked perfectly, everything is fresh, and you can tell there's real care behind the food. It doesn't feel like you're just grabbing a quick healthy meal. It feels like a completely different dimension of what "healthy" food can be. Both chicken options are incredible and my go to every time. The Jamaican dry rub chicken is on another level, and when you pair it with the Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, it will take you straight to another galaxy. It's the kind of meal where you pause mid bite just to appreciate it. The sauces are a whole experience on their own. They're healthy, packed with flavor, and they let you try as many as you want, which just adds to the fun. Real Food Eatery is a sleeper and one of the best under the radar spots in the city. Once you know, you know. read more

Real Food Eatery - Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Dry Rubbed Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potatoes - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Got hangry and needed a place to eat, and we just happened to stumble across Real Food Eatery. My girlfriend has Celiac disease, so finding places where she can eat safely can be challenging. To our surprise, all the food is gluten-free, which immediately put us at ease. We ordered the lemon tahini chicken, which comes with your choice of rice or greens. You can also split the base, so we did half rice and half greens. The meal includes two sides, and we chose the carrots and broccoli, then added a third side of cauliflower. Depending on how hungry you are, the portion was big enough for both of us to share and still feel completely full. Everything was fresh and really flavorful. The lemon tahini chicken was especially delicious. It's not a fancy sit-down restaurant, but the food quality is excellent and the service was exceptional. Most importantly, it's great knowing there are places we can go where she can eat safely without worrying about gluten. We would definitely return without question. read more

Real Food Eatery - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Real Food Eatery is a fast casual place where you select your base, proteins, and side from a buffet line. They are certainly a very health-minded place, using organic greens, baked falafels (instead of fired), olive oil (instead of seed oils), cookies with less sugar (and no artificial sweeteners), etc. There's another restaurant around the area that heavily chars their food for flavor and Real Food Eatery doesn't do that, which for some people could be a downside, but others might find a health benefit from not charring either. That said, Real Food Eatery still has good flavor behind their food and I never thought anything felt un-fresh. I just docked a star because I feel like staff can be hit or miss. They're almost always really friendly and accommodating, but when I get a bad egg, it becomes almost robotic very quickly. That said if you're on a health kick and are in the area, give Real Food a try! Now the part of the review no one ever comes for: - Water: They have a self-serve water tap in the back that is, shockingly for Philly water, clean! - Restrooms: They have a single occupancy restroom - Accessibility: There is one step (I'd say about 3-4 inches) to get into the restaurant. Once inside, it's all accessible. - Seating: There's plenty of seating throughout - Will it fill you up? I'd say so. If you're really hungry it might not be enough but it's very reasonable. - Dietary Notes: They're so accomodating that this is easy. I'm pretty sure almost everything there is gluten free, they have vegan options, etc. read more

This location has metered street parking. The space is big and open with plenty of seating for a variety of group sizes. You build your meal as you go through the line like Cava or Chipotle. The service was good about making pairing of sauces and proteins. The food tasted fresh and was really yummy. My nephew and I both really enjoyed it. I liked that the food was fresh and well marked for vegan or gluten free. The price was decent. I would pop in again. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch that wouldn't feel heavy and this place perfectly fit the bill! I got a falafel salad bowl with brussel sprouts and carrots and the tzaiki sauce was the perfect complement. My husband got a chicken bowl with the jerk sauce which was also super tasty. We loved it so much we went back the next day! read more

I have mixed feelings on real food eatery. I had never been until a friend came to town who has a variety of dietary restrictions. She was excited to stop by a place that she could eat at. The first time we went, the staff was incredible. They walked her through how everything was made and any possibilities of cross contamination. When she wasn't able to order one of their menu items, they allowed her to pick what she wanted and charged her appropriately. The last two times we've stopped by, the service was horrible. Woman behind the counter was short and impatient. My friend described what the staff did to help last time, and she was not as accommodating. Overall the food is great and fresh. The space is large with many clean tables along with outlets and free wifi, - but the staff can be hit or miss. read more

I love that the food taste so fresh and the team was so nice. It was very clean and lots of food option to create what you want. I do wish they used materials that were not plastic if you are eating there. Something more biodegradable. I would for sure come back here and eat agin when I'm in town. read more

Real Food Eatery - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I came looking for healthy vegetarian and vegan choices and I wasn't disappointed. I had the Vegan Ceasar Salad (my wife added falafel) with a rich tahini dressing. Generous portions and excellent taste. read more

This place lives up to its name! It tastes just like the Sunday meal prep that you would do, but with more flavor. This place offers a make your own dish approach, but also has a few combinations in case you're stumped. I tried out the dry rubbed chicken with carrots and broccoli. I had it topped with the chili sauce, which has a bit of a kick so be careful. Overall the food was fresh and was seeming affordable! read more

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Wow. Wish I had more than 5 stars to give. If this place was closer to my home (NoLibs RFE folks, hint, hint) I'd never cook again! Delicious, fast, healthy - what more can I ask for? Kinda stumbled on this place coming out of an appointment, and soooo happy I did. Had the dry rub chicken, brown rice, broccoli and sweet potatoes. Tahini sauce on the side. All were nicely cooked and not overly seasoned. And the music selection was excellent to boot! Will be back, and RFE will be getting into my DD rotation! read more

I was initially nonplussed when my dining partner mentioned trying Real Food. Seemed like a real hassle to get to and park. But it wasn't a problem, we found parking right on the street in front of the restaurant, and best yet - the food is terrific! It's bright, airy, and clean inside. Order your "bowl" with your sides and dressing and you're done. We both had the baked falafel and between the two of us tried the cauliflower, yam, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli sides. The falafel was good but the sides are downright tasty. The entire experience was totally worth it. read more

Real Food Eatery - Baked falafel with Brussels sprouts and broccoli - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'd stay away. They weigh out chicken thighs, aka one of the cheapest meats in front of you and then just load you with rice/veggies then proceed to charge you $15+. Complete scam. Just go to chipotle read more

Had one meal here. The food was very good. They have electrical outlets and Wi-Fi. Good for a quick healthy meal when you are downtown.

Great for groups, kids, Celiacs. We have 3 Celiacs and one picky vegetarian in our group, and everyone was happy. Thank you for such a wonderful meal! It's hard to dine out with Celiac and a soy allergy, was so happy to find out they don't cook in soy or vegetable blends. read more

The literal healthiest "fast casual" restaurant in Philly. It's beyond celiac gluten-free certified, and uses olive oil instead of trash, cheap seed oils. I just got the salmon w/ brown rice, Brussels sprouts, roasted carrots, and a wonderful vegan pesto topping. 10/10 meal, I put "fast casual" in quotes because the quality of the food is on par with fancy pants upscale restaurants. It's more expensive than chipotle, but you get what you pay for! Finally, the workers were so cheerful and sweet. Service with a genuine smile. read more

Real Food Eatery - Roasted salmon, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and pickled red onion. DELISH!! - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delicious food, well cooked -- so nice to have a place for healthy, customizable options! read more

Real Food Eatery - Salmon Filet, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Brown Rice - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We ordered delivery for my son whose diet is super restricted due to allergies and a medical condition. It was relieving to have all the ingredients listed on the menu so I knew exactly what we were ordering. We got the dry rubbed chicken meal with brown rice, the carrots with fennel and sweet potato. The chicken was nicely seasoned with a little taste kick on the end, it was cooked perfectly. The carrots and sweet potato were very tasty. We got the meal for my son but I ended up eating it too! So happy to have found this place and look forward to ordering from there again. read more

Outside of a salad place, I find it difficult to find healthy food options in restaurants. This eatery knows how to make delicious dishes that are not overly salty or oily--just nicely seasoned and tasty. Their falafel and chicken, and all their sides (especially the carrots and brussels sprouts) are excellent! Highly recommended. read more

Delicious food, relaxing atmosphere with lots of seats and unbeatable proximity to the PATCO! This is my first time in the city and Real Food Eatery was always on my list to try. I love their bevy of gluten free options and high quality veggies! The lemon za'tar chicken was tender and tasty. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Thanks for starting my city visit on the right foot! read more

Real Food Eatery - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really unique spot to come across in Philadelphia! Generous and healthy portions, nice staff, and free WiFi! What more do you need? read more

Real Food Eatery - Roasted Sweet Potatoes Brussels Slaw Spring Mix Chicken - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is one of the best lunches you will find in Philly. The salmon and sides are excellent. I really enjoy their carrots and sweet potatoes plus the broccoli. The tzatziki is an excellent addition. Overall, staff is friendly and efficient and the food is top notch. I just wish they had more locations in the city! read more

I lived in Philly for 9 years and I'm back visiting for the weekend. I wanted to stop for takeout in Center City that wasn't fast food, and wasn't restaurant table service. Read Food Eatery is great! Good lunch spot for those working in CC. Full nutritional meal including protein, lettuce and rice, veggies, and sauces. Highly recommend. read more

Real Food Eatery - Salmon, rice, lettuce, broccoli, sweet potatoes, tzatziki - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Real Food is a wonderful find in Philadelphia! The food was fresh and incredibly delicious. It was a bright spot on our recent trip to Philly. One recommendation from my wife and daughter to future patrons would be to have the honey mustard dressing on the side. While I loved its spicy little kick, they did not. I on the other hand would say double up on it! Hands down amazing food. read more

Healthy indeed, but flavor profiles were a bit all over the place and my food was delivered cold. It's crazy because I've looked at this place on door dash multiples times and wanted to order something from here but saw a more fatty option that may have stole the show lol so I decided to give this place a try finally and I wasn't happy with my purchase to say the least. Can't say I'll be running to return here or that it's worth the additional door dash fees... read more

Let me start by saying, "EXCELLENT REAL FOOD EATERY!" I have been traveling for work and am doing my best to eat as healthy as possible. I found Real Food Eatery on Uber Eats (Philadelphia, PA), and decided to try them. I was within walking distance, so I paid them a visit and have been there at least six times in two weeks! The dry-rubbed chicken is absolutely delicious, along with the roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes! The flavor is consistent, and I never had a bad meal! If you want a "real" healthy and flavorful experience... DO NOT sleep on Real Food Eatery! read more

Real Food Eatery - Dry rub chicken, roasted Brussel sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes with brown rice and leafy greens! Delicious! - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

dry rub chicken, greens base, chickpea salad, roasted broccoli and brussel sprouts, pickled onion, and goat cheese. 10/10 every time, price isn't bad, and it's healthy. Also they have the best honey mustard of all time read more

Real Food Eatery - Dry rub chicken - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wanted to try a healthy food on the go option and came across Real Food Eatery. I know they have delivery and pickup but I wanted to stop in to see the food and process in-person. Honestly, when I got there -- the food did not look appetizing. The presentation was just off. Food looked like it's been sitting for awhile. Not sure if the food looked unappealing because it was a Sunday afternoon; not many people dropping in. Who knows. The employee taking my order was super helpful and patient. He made suggestions and let me know that I could wait for food that was not currently available. I ordered two meals. One for the current day and next. First meal was salmon, roasted carrots w/ fennel, mashed potatoes, and cauliflower. I wasn't impressed by any of it. Salmon was a bit on the dry side. It was just okay. The second meal I tried was Mediterranean meatballs with roasted sweet potatoes and roasted broccoli. I did not like the meatballs. I tried the meatballs with their sesame tahini sauce and it still tasted bad. The only food I enjoyed from Real Food Eatery was the roasted sweet potatoes (barely). read more

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I ordered online and picked up in store. I arrived on time and my bag was sitting on the counter. Grabbed it home and am disappointed with my bowl. I ordered the lemon herb chicken bowl with brown rice, beets with walnuts and goat cheese, and roasted sweet potatoes. The chicken is VERY dry. You can almost see how dry it is in my picture. It's sad because, dry chicken is just a rookie mistake. In addition, I never toasted one bit of goat cheese in my beets. It's disappointing not getting what you pay for. The flavors are good, the sweet potatoes were just right, but the lukewarm food and the lack of ingredients that you ordered put a bad taste in my mouth. read more

Real Food Eatery - Lemon Herb Chicken With brown rice, beets, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wanted to try a healthier lunch option, so we ordered real food online for pickup! I made my own plate, with lemon herb chicken, half greens half rice, broccoli, cauliflower, and balsamic glaze. It tasted way better than I was expecting! My faves were the rice/greens, and cauliflower parts. The portion was good for it being $9.95! I usually don't like brown rice but the texture and flavor was really good; I wish there were more greens though, and the chicken was kind of dry bc the pieces were large. I'd definitely come again! read more

Real Food Eatery - Lemon Herb Chicken, cauliflower, Parmesan Roasted Broccoli - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Whether you eat in or take it to go, Real Food Eatery is a healthy and quick alternative for lunch or dinner at reasonable prices. You can create your own plate or bowl by starting off with a base which consists of either salad, rice or quinoa. Add to that a protein of your choice (hormone & antibiotic free, grass-fed, and sustainably raised). The last step allows you to add 2 healthy sides. They offer a unique selection of hot and cold sides. You can also order one of their signature bowls or salads. I went with the warm goat cheese and beet salad. I found the portion plentiful and it was a hearty and delicious salad. I never thought I would say this, but I've developed a new found fondness for beets! read more

Real Food Eatery - Balsamic Beets w/ Walnuts & Goat Cheese - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hands down one of the best quick lunches I got in Philly. I wanted a lighter option and found this place on Yelp. I got the salmon Harvest Salad which came with brown rice, sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese and greens. Everything about this was absolutely amazing. The colors and the variety of textures. There were some nuts on top too. Loved the dressing and the freshness of the ingredients. The sweet potato was so so flavorful. I loved this salad! Would come here again. read more

Food was delicious and the service was excellent! I'll definitely be back when I want a tasty, healthy, and affordable meal on the go.

This place is a great go-to spot for lunch. Their menu is gluten free and they have a variety of items for anyone who is vegan or vegetarian. I am not vegan/vegetarian and don't need to eat gluten-free but I do love the food. My go to is the Create Your Own and I always do the chicken with brown rice. Sweet potatoes and avocado with Sesame Sauce. Last time I went there I added the chickpea salad too and it was really good. They do have a fixed menu as well and you see them serve the food as you pick your items.. The food is made fresh so anything you get here, I am sure you'll love. read more

Real Food Eatery - Chicken, brown rice, sweet potatoes, avocado, chickpea Salad, sesame dressing - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What a wonderful hidden gem to get more veggies in your meal!!! We were looking for a healthy food quick service restaurant that could accommodate a vegetarian and this was such a wonderful find. The staff was really helpful and friendly and the food was delicious. There was a great assortment of veggies to put a healthy plate together. I got the lemon chicken za'atar which was so tender and delicious with roasted broccoli and roasted Brussel sprouts and picked onions. There was a little too much tahini on the meal, but it was still wonderful. Because the food was so great, I didn't mark any stars for the heated environment that made it really hot in the restaurant. Given the warm weather in Philly that week, we were hoping for air conditioning but eventually adjusted to the warmer interior. read more

Nataly N has treated me to her MealPal meal at Real Food Eatery twice recently. I was pleasantly surprised on both occasions. As you can probably tell from its name, Real Food Eatery focuses on "unadulterated, authentic, whole food that is cultivated in the manner that nature intended." In my mind, this philosophy meant it was health food focused and I wasn't quite sure what I'd get in terms of flavor. My first meal was chicken and broccoli. The chicken came on a bed of quinoa and the dish included some sweet potatoes. The chicken was cooked just right and all the items on the dish had a lot of flavor. I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes and so they were the only thing I didn't completely finish. The portion was more than I expected for a MealPal. My second trip greeted me with chicken, hummus, and a brussels sprout salad. This time the chicken was on a bed of lettuce. I missed the quinoa and the hummus wasn't my favorite. However, again the portions rocked, the meal tasted good, and I left happy. Prices seem reasonable and I've never had to wait too long. If you are thinking of eating healthier, Real Food Eatery might be the place for you! read more

Real Food Eatery - Chicken and broccoli - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Ordered online at 1:00 pm on a Wednesday and my food was sitting in a nice bag at 1:20 pm. Really appreciate the layout of their website and how easy it was to order, super easy to add additional veggies and things. It was easy to pay too! Overall great online experience-5 stars. Missing 1 star because I only got 1 falafel when I ordered 2...not extremely disappointed but just double check your orders if you do order extra. Oh, the food part! Yes--don't have any photos because I was hungry but needless to say I have leftovers and felt super full but not heavy. I got their Mediterranean salad. The garbanzo beans were beautifully marinated and I thought the pickled onions sung a lovely song with the rest of the veggies. I order additional sweet potatoes and falafels and it paired nice with the lemon dressing. This will be my new place to grab and go lunch as they are well priced and high quality food. So, skip the $15 burrito bowl from Chipotle (ewww grosss) and get yourself a nice meal at this real food eatery :) Price: Salad was 11.99 and additional foods + tip + tax came to $20.00...not bad because now I have leftovers!! read more

Very good!! And healthy!! And a great value!! I had the Dry Rubbed Chicken Parmesan Roasted with Parmesan Roasted Broccoli and Roasted Carrots w/ Fresh Fennel (v). It was delicious!!! I will be back!! They have free tap water. read more

Real Food Eatery - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The signage outside is what drew me in..."Gluten free kitchen," "vegetable sides," "olive oil," and "sugar free." I try to avoid seed oils so that was a plus for me. I am also a pescatarian so it's another plus to have a place with a good variety of yummy pescatarian/vegetarian food. I ordered the salmon, Brussels sprouts , and sweet potato. ALL very good and you can leave without that "too full" feeling with a fully stomach. read more

Real Food Eatery - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been dying to get to this place for months, and a new job has finally placed me mere blocks away from this treasure trove. It's a slightly more efficient bar-style ordering system that reminds you of Chipotle but makes you do the work before you order. It's no surprise that the crowd favorite is the Lemon Chicken Thighs, which taste like they've marinated for hours and seared to order. I particularly love getting 1/2 quinoa 1/2 spring mix as my base with the chicken since it gives me more protein and also enhances the lemon flavor a bit more. The Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Golden Cauliflower are my go-to sides, but the carrots are a good choice too! I don't really care for any of the sauces but I'd stay away from the soy as it's way too salty for consumption in any amount. read more

Real Food Eatery - Lemon chicken thighs with 1/2 spring mix, 1/2 quinoa, sweet potatoes and cauliflower - American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wow fresh healthy food. Nice staff. So many choices it's a casual bar style food place with the Chipotle concept. Walk through and pick your items. They serve it. There are some predesigned bowls that sound great. I did not do that. read more

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