I've been here twice and received great service and food each time! Love the Buddha bowl.

My fiancé and I order from here multiple times a week! Our go to meal prep company! Everything is fresh, gut friendly, and delicious. I feel amazing after every meal I eat from here. We're truly grateful this place exists! Our repeat favorites are the protein breakfast meal (egg bites, apple chicken sausage patty, and protein pancakes) and the customizable grilled chicken plate (white rice, heirloom carrots, seasonal veggies). For healthy, CLEAN, meal prep in San Diego this place is the best of the best! read more

Service, quality and taste were all 4 stars. The guy at the front worki g the register was helpful and upbeat. I said I was thinkin about the burger abd asked his opinion. He recommended the tacos. 3 street taco sized tacos for $17, the ingredients sounded yummy so I ordered it. They were good, but did not justify the price tag. Steak was a smidge overcooked. I'm 250lbs, this did not fill me up, not even close. If you are into fresh expensive appetizers at entree prices, be my guest. I won't be back. To the taco shop! read more

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep - Tacos, meh, they were good, but SMALL!!! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

I tried 2 meals this past week and they were both great. The steak was AMAZING!!! Was greeted and helped by "T" (Tea?) and he was knowledgeable and friendly (and probably most important, patient). The meals are not inexpensive, but you are getting quality and great food. read more

The best brown butter chocolate chip cookies (heart eyes) they're soo good! I've also had their protein pancakes, chicken sausage patties and spinach egg white bites; it's inspired me to make my own. Friendly service & plenty of cold drinks in the fridge to choose from. FYI everything is served cold and they have a microwave if needed. read more

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep - These are so dang good. Like 5g of sugar - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

It was absolutely delicious. Service was amazing and friendly. It was fast and made to order - perfect for a workday lunch snag. Will definitely be coming back! read more

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is awesome, wish there was one in every neighborhood. I stumbled upon it while on jury duty for a week and came back every day for lunch. As someone who tracks macros it's SO rare to find somewhere to eat that you can easily customize to meet your macro needs. Super friendly service, great selection and it was delicious. Please expand to more of San Diego read more

Food tasted so good! Employee was very welcoming and helpful in my selections. Clean and comfortable ambiance. read more

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep - Chicken, cauliflower rice, butternut squash and chipotle tahini sauce - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Love the experience and food here all the way from A to Z. The food quality and flavor has been fantastic especially for meal prep - they offer a great variety of flavors so you never get sick of their offerings. And everything is made fresh daily. They have a parking structure right next-door that they validate for as well which is helpful when you're in a crunch, and it's been very convenient for us to come here almost 2 to 3 times a week. We are so happy that we found this is one of our local go to use. they've made our life and palette much more exciting! Its a great spot whether you're on the go, or want to sit down for a nice refreshing lunch (or breakfast!) read more

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Came in to grab a quick lunch after an appointment in the building and so glad I stopped by! What a great, healthy option downtown with so many different options. I had the tofu with sweet potatoes and eggplant, so yummy. The veggies were not very seasoned, which I get because that way it's compatible for all diets, but I wish the side of sauce were a bit larger to accommodate/add more flavor. I wasn't a huge fan of the marinade on the tofu, would love at least one other option maybe with a bit milder flavor that would go with the other non Asian style sauces a bit better. I was helped by T who was super friendly and extremely helpful walking me through the ordering process for my first time in. The interior is nice and would be a good place to stop and sit if I hadn't been on my way home. Also, this is the secret stop for the BEST protein bar out there - TruBars! So happy to see these at the counter and love getting to try new flavors. I will definitely be back here in the future. read more

I work right around the corner from this establishment and park my car in the lot that shares this gem! I cannot tell you how AMAZING this place is! From the customer service (shoutout to Tee!!) And the flavors of the food! Man! Can't believe I've walked past it for almost 2 years. It is now my daily! From breakfast to lunch, smoothies...they have it all and its healthy! So happy I found it! Highly recommended! read more

Been ordering from them for months. Quality fresh food perfectly portioned. Ive always struggled to find a meal prep company that provides customization as well as freedom to order as much or as little as i want per week. They also have amazing customer service!! read more

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Before going on work trips I'm always rushing out the door and most of the time I didn't carve out a few minutes to eat before hopping on the train. Well, thank goodness there was at least one time that I had about 45 minutes before my train departed to enjoy something new and that "something new" happened to be The Handmade Chef. Don't let the name fool you, they're more than meal prep and have a few tables inside (and outside I think) to dine-in, which is exactly what I did. I'm that low-carb dude during the week, annoying I know, but that was an easy order to fill here. Thai chicken lettuce wraps. Uhhhhh... SO. DAMN. GOOD. They're that type of dish that you wish you could make yourself but will most certainly screw up. Pair these with a 1/2 cup of heriloom carrots and that's one heck of a winner of a meal. Tack on a La Croix and you're our the door for about $25.00 after tip. read more

This place is awesome. You might think it's expensive at first but it's totally worth it. They are making meals way better than what I can regularly make weekly at home with. Busy schedule and it's all super high quality ingredients and delicious! The steak fajitas are amazing!!!!! The customer service has also always been fantastic and staff is super nice and friendly. Love love this place and food is on point ever time. read more

Needed a meal for the Amtrak ride back to Los Angeles, ended up having it for dinner that night and not disappointed at all. Portioned just right and scrumptious. My Wife and I each had the Cilantro Chicken Meatballs with Roasted Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts and Chimichurri Sauce. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasty. I wish there was a location near my home to go to (often) highly recommend to those traveling to or reside in San Diego. read more

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i was walking to a cafe to do some work and saw this restaurant on the way and went in for some info! the cashier was so friendly and informative especially with her being new! she let me know how the service works and i was sold! my plans to go to the cafe was cancelled and i had lunch & worked here! i was using my hotspot, but they graciously allowed me to connect to the restaurant wifi to work! i really appreciated this gesture! please don't go asking to use the wifi though! i'm special! also, i love how the food is clean and macros conscious! all the foods didn't have the macros listed (they are working to get it updated so i cut them some slack since they are new)! the food was good, but nothing special! it was great for convenience and being healthy! read more

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep - steak, sweet potatoes, and fajita veggies - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

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Clean and delicious food. Everything I tried was delicious and satisfying. I will definitely come back.

The food is very tasty and well-prepared, with several options available. All options are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. read more

Come to LA, please! Loved how clean and affordable the food is not to mention how good! Again, come to LA! read more

Really really good quality food and atmosphere inside the restaurant. I've tried the Buddha bowl. Italian sausage pasta, fried rice bowl, and deluxe Mac n cheese and all were so tasty and a good portion size. Super friendly and perfect for lunch. read more

The food was outstanding in taste, flavor, and so savory. The temperature, and texture was perfect. I also want to mention that I could taste the quality of this clean food as well. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will tell my family and friends about this wonderful and unique dining experience. I am so happy and grateful to have discovered this place. read more

I ordered the flank steak with white rice and eggplants. The rice was undercooked and was crunchy!! The eggplant was burnt and stiff. The steak was okay but what the point of trying to eat healthy when they microwave the food?? I liked the red pepper miso sauce and that's about it. First and last time sadly. read more

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep - Burnt and charred to an ash eggplant. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

My schedule is too inconsistent to be locked into a meal plan so this is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. Today was my first time ordering and the food was delicious!! My only concern was parking for pick up and you guys have that covered, literally - with validation! You are going to be a tremendous help for my busy schedule! I'm so glad I stumbled upon you and look forward to supporting your business. See you next week! read more

Love finding a healthy, quick, gluten free restaurant in walking distance to our hotel. Tasted as clean as foods we cook at home!

I always appreciate having this option downtown where I can grab a quick meal and easily track my macros. The food is really high quality and the homemade sauces are super flavorful. My favorite is the hoisin sauce. They make healthy food taste good and the service is always great! read more

From the second you walk in to this place you're greeted with the kindest customer service. Every employee and owner is simply so kind and thoughtful and accommodating, and the food is EXACTLY what I was looking for. It's all organic, gluten free, with zero seed oils or unhealthy filler. It's literally how I cook for myself at home and the pricing is so reasonable! This is the first time in a very long time that I've come across a food spot that checked every single box I needed in terms of freshness and quality, they honestly exceeded my expectations. I ordered a build your own meal prep bowl with chicken breast and veggies, and it was all perfectly cooked. The veggies were perfectly crisp which is something that's very important to me to retain the most nutrients, and the chicken breast was so fresh and perfectly seasoned. The mushroom was my favorite part of the dish, it was so scrumptious and almost tasted like a char broiled steak. I devoured the entire bowl in one sitting and got up feeling so good and fueled and nourished, without the usual heaviness I feel when eating out. it's so refreshing to find somewhere that is so thoughtful with every single ingredient they source, and I will be recommending them to every person in the area. You truly are what you eat and i felt so happy and light after lunch there. And to top it all off, the ambiance was so peaceful and light and offered a wonderful spot to unwind and relax while eating. I WISH they had a location closer to where I live, I hope they come to Orange County, CA very very soon. THIS is how you run a food establishment. I'm so impressed and you will be too. read more

A truly amazing space to have lunch in. I love that their meal prep is based around health first. The tastes are great, the prices are good and the staff super friendly. I highly recommend them. read more

The Handmade Chef is a total standout in downtown San Diego. The food is seriously delicious--every dish feels like it was made with real care and passion. The vibe is warm and inviting, and the staff make you feel right at home. One of those spots you find yourself wanting to come back to again and again! read more

This place is amazing! Would be great just for popping in for lunch too, food is so fresh, delicious & reasonably priced. Good sized portions. Variety of tasty options, check it out! read more

Amazing healthy options without compromising on taste! My go to lunch spot in the area.

OMFG this place is a hidden gem! I got the 222 protein breakfast and I normally would never eat that combo but it was 12/10 delicious. I'll be back tomorrow! read more

One million stars!!!! I love this place and can't believe it took me so long to find it. The food is so clean yet so YUMMY. It's exactly what I want - good quality proteins, gluten free, and handmade. I'm so glad it exists just wish it was open on weekends:) read more

oh man These meals are bangers Also have really good smoothies conveniently located, super chill ambience, and down to earth service. read more

The Mac and cheese tasted amazing with the arugula and the cherry tomatoes. The service was fast. And I was able to meet my healthy meal routine for the day . Everything here taste amazing. read more

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep - Deluxe Mac and cheese with arugula, cherry tomatoes and pesto. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is awesome!!!! Fresh and delicious food for a reasonable price!! Great vegetarian options too! I can't believe it didn't know about it earlier! Very convenient for someone who doesn't have time to cook and that is next door to my office building! Love! read more

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Overall great to-go option downtown and as someone who lives downtown it is dearly needed. I tried the vegan fast-casual meal prep to-go and it was pretty good with fresh veggies and two black bean patties...I was able to take it home and warm up. I also tried their Protein Breakfast with 2 pancakes, 2 egg bites and 2 bfast chicken sausages. While they won't be putting Richard Walker Pancake House out of business, the highlight here was the sausage, very good and home-made tasting. My only nit was I was given a business card with QR code for "20% off online orders "on the first visit. When I tried the code it kept coming back "invalid code" despite even the website showing the code and I copied it over. read more

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing food and lightning-fast service! The menu has a fantastic selection, and the customer service is so warm and friendly--it makes you feel right at home. This place truly stands out, two big thumbs up--highly recommend to everyone!!! read more

This place is INCREDIBLE! I've been a consistent meal prepper through an online company for the last 2 years. I came across The Handmaid Chef, and decided to give it a try. The food is delicious, healthy, and FRESH! I love this place, I'm so glad it exists! read more

I was fortunate enough to find a meal prep company that has grass fed beef and organic chicken etc. High quality ingredients matter to me and I am willing to pay a little more. Although Handmade's prices are very reasonable/affordable! Their location is clean and staff is amazing! Thank you so much for delicious and nutritious meals. I am a loyal customer from here on out!! read more

Amazing food and service. Greet lunch option and today, I will bring home for dinner - thank you Lisa!