This is a decent option if you were looking for something a little healthy. Unfortunately, I just…read morefelt like the portions I was given in my bowl were quite small compared to some of the other ones I saw.

Great spot for lunch takeout on Pitt campus. Roots has done a good job filling the fast casual…read moreniche with some healthy feeling, largely vegetarian options. Most bowls are rice, greens, and/or beans based with various vegetables for toppings. Heartier than a salad but healthier than Chipotle. I've gotten lunch there a few times and have always been satisfied. My favorite bowl is El Jefe, which comes with rice, kale, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and a protein topping (I like the miso tofu but you can also get chicken). The bowl also comes with cilantro/lime sauce, which I do not get because it's very salty. That's my one complaint about Roots - despite their healthy ingredients, their bowls can get quite saucy and salty if you go with the default options. This particular location is well-staffed, so service is usually quick, but it can get a rush of students around 12pm.

The food was amazing as usual. The staff and management were very welcoming and friendly. Chef Rome…read more5 stars

The create your own stir fry was AMAZING! Rome took good care of us and asked us how our food was…read more Definitely an east Liberty gem. Inside was clean and well taken care of as well. Music was great and the vibe was overall nice for a casual lunch

This place instantly got on our rotation for take-out. We're vegetarians and the food is fantastic…read moreand very customizable to your tastes. We will be back soon!

I ordered a pickup order. I was super excited to try their plant based proteins. I've always wanted…read morea chicken Cesar wrap but don't eat chicken. The plant based chicken was soo good! I will say the wrap job needs some work and maybe they could cut it in half and add some more lettuce?? I also did a byo bowl and it was awesome! Lots of topping options and fun sauces. This place is just what lawrenceville needed.

I was in the mood for something healthier, so I tried SoFresh for the first time since I was…read morenearby. Ordering online was easy. I got a warm bowl with brown rice, spinach, cucumber, apple, edamame, citrus chicken thigh, and organic tofu. The portion was solid and filling, especially with the two protein add-ons at extra cost. I also tried the avocado creme sauce, but it was a little spicier than I expected, so I was glad it came on the side. Without it, the bowl tasted a bit plain. I'd still come back and try a different sauce or mix-in combo because it feels like a solid healthy option. Also worth noting: adding a smoothie to a bowl order drops the price to $6 instead of $8, but you have to add it through the bowl order rather than as a separate item. The Tropicolada smoothie was really refreshing and I'd definitely order it again.

Tried so fresh for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the options they had. The chicken…read moreCaesar wrap with blackened chicken was so good!

We stopped by on Saturday at 3pm and it was pretty empty because it was an off time. There was one…read moretable with a bench and one chair outside and they graciously moved one more chair and table outside for us so that we could dine on their small patio. We ordered and paid inside at the counter and grabbed sauces, napkins, and utensils. They brought the food out to us. Everything we had was pretty flavorful and my favorites were the banh mi and the wings. It is a little pricey but considering the fact that Pittsburgh has very few Vietnamese restaurants, it's probably a normal price for Vietnamese food in Pittsburgh. I would come back for the banh mi and wings and to try their pho!

Was a really good place! Staff was friendly and there were some people having a book club meeting…read morewhich was fun! The food was delicious, and the pho broth stood out the most! The only critique I have is for the vermicelli bowl I would've like a little more toppings and a little less noodles.

Imagine fast food, but healthy... and actually tastes good…read more High quality ingredients, with real preparation (roasted veggies, pickled items) and even fun seasonal options (candied pecans and honeycrisp apples for fall) The options are endless. Every thing was delicious. Portions are absolute huge. At first, you'll think the bowl is not full until you realize the bowls are huge. You could easily feed two people with a single entree. The staff is always ahead of schedule. I've never walked in and had to wait. Plus, the place is super clean and welcoming.

Roots is currently one of my go-to's - I regularly order lunch for pickup while driving to my…read morein-office work day. That means I haven't actually eaten inside Roots itself; maybe one day I won't be picking up my meal on the go? But until then, I can't comment on what a sit-down experience here is like. If the name didn't give it away, this is an eatery focused on "natural foods", AKA whole foods. So if you want a salad or a bowl, this is a good place to get one. They have a limited number of "set" menu items, and they let you make custom creations, too. This is where I reveal how lame I am, because I found my favorite order back in 2023 and I've never changed it up! If you see me here I'm probably ordering a Mayweather salad, which includes kale, bulgur, sweet potatoes, beets, red onions, goat cheese, and chicken. One day I might shake things up and try their cobb salad...but until then, I'll let the Mayweather continue to delight my tastebuds. Disclaimer that Roots is not the cheapest eatery on the block, but for me, it's my weekly treat. I could never make a salad as tasty as theirs, and a good (i.e. healthy and yummy) meal makes my in-office day a little better! I can't wait to pick up my regular order again later this week (although I might steal another reviewer's idea and get the BBQ tofu instead of chicken...it sounds good AND it would make me a slightly less boring regular!).

10/22/2025 Ate list:…read more Crispy Chicken Sandwich - 8.6 Corn Chowder - 8.2 Elevate feels like a mainstay within Bakery Square's food hall and understandably so. The Crispy Chicken was delicious, had much more a kick than I was expecting. As did the Corn Chowder. But the flavors were remarkable. The corn chowder had so much going on but was never unpleasant. The two caused a bit of heartburn for me so might keep that in mind if I were to ever try their options that are actually advertised as spicy. Minor gripe - ordered a diet Pepsi that never came. Think that was the food hall and not Elevate though. Happens but still. No Fountain Drink while my mouth is lighting up didn't help.

I had a really bad Nashville chicken sandwich here, the breading slided off, the chicken was soggy…read more There was no crispy chicken to speak of. It didn't taste like Nashville chicken and had chipotle mayo on it. It didn't come with fries though you could pay extra for it, came with a salad. Very expensive for such low quality food that was just totally gross. I wouldn't order from here again. Any fast food restaurant would have been way better than this icky sandwich. Do yourself a favor and skip!

I came here based on a friend's recommendation and tried the Build-Your-Own Bowl. I was amazed by…read morehow fresh all of the toppings were. There are so many ingredients to choose from that you can truly build a nutrient-dense meal that's customized exactly how you like it. Even though the bowl doesn't look huge at first, they really pack it full, and it ended up being much more filling than I expected. I also appreciated the variety of dressings, although I found the bowl so flavorful on its own that I didn't even need mine. I ended up saving the dressing to use with another meal later. I've only been here once, so I can't say too much yet, but my first impression was excellent. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the customer service was great. If you're looking for a healthy meal that's both satisfying and packed with fresh ingredients, this is definitely worth trying. I haven't been here enough to make a fair comparison to Roots Natural Kitchen, but the concepts are similar. Hello Bistro seems to offer even more topping options, while Roots feels a little more focused on grain bowls. My favorite additions were the roasted beets and goat cheese, but honestly, there are so many combinations that you could come back several times and have a completely different bowl each visit. Considering how generous they are with the toppings, I think it's a really good value.

Hello Bistro in Oakland is my go to for a great meal, excellent service and a friendly staff! I…read morelove the burger and fries! Build your own salads is also great! I've never had a bad meal there.

City Kitchen is one of my favorite lunch places close to work. This visit I tried the cowboy burger…read morefrom Charred. My only regret is that I didn't order more onion rings. Food and service were excellent, love that you can order from any of the menus so everyone can find something they like. Great place for lunch!

I ordered takeout from Charred recently. I ordered the soft pretzel sticks and the Caesar salad…read morewith blackened salmon. The ordering process was easy and the service was fine. My food was good- everything tasted fresh. There were some other items on the menu that looked interesting so I'll def be back to check out some more offerings!

We had a great time with our server AND the food was stupendous :-)…read more The vibe is cute too and all the staff was friendly and kind KYNTHIA is amazing!

Yum!!! Great drinks and food in a cool atmosphere. They were super busy and our server was still…read morereally accommodating and communicative, which we all appreciated immensely! The cheese curds with hot honey are to die for and the burger was succulent and juicy AF! Can't wait to go back and try more!