"A Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual chain with a sizable footprint, it builds bowls on bases like rice or lentils and tops them with mezze-style spreads (hummus, tzatziki, eggplant and red pepper spreads), falafel, roasted vegetables and proteins such as chicken. The offerings have a coherent flavor sensibility that translates well to workday lunches, the company runs its own locations rather than franchising for tighter quality control, and it provides many vegetarian-friendly, health-oriented choices." - Jaya Saxena