DON C.
Yelp
Another healthy, fast-casual food spot that has become a favorite on my list!
I have been several times now and can say the food is fresh and another important point...your food is made to order. Doesn't get any better than that! It's like as-if you cooked the dish yourself, except someone else went out of the trouble to sources, the ingredients and become your personal chef for the moment.
This location is similar to all the others I have been too....A very open, minimalist-clean vibe and space. You walk in and the magic starts here. You order on touchscreens mounted in a row, facing a Chipotle-style open kitchen, it gets prepared and you pick up your order at the cash register. You have two choices--a salad or a noodle stir-fry--but there are many options within each category to choose from.
In salads, choose from five types of greens, a range of raw or cooked vegetables, "additions" ranging from shrimp, chicken and bacon to avocado, tofu and 10 dressings. In stir-frys, choose from egg, whole wheat or rice noodles, white or brown rice and/or a Boston lettuce cup. Then choose from six proteins, six stir-fry sauces and dozens of mix-ins.
It can all seem daunting at first, but the touchscreens are intuitive and orders are filled quickly, unless the place is busy. And, I have noticed this place gets its fare share of crowds during lunch time.
TIP: If you're in a rush or don't feel like channeling your inner Bobby Flay or Rachael Ray....Honeygrow's menu includes six "suggested" salads and six "suggested" stir-frys--their all presumably terrific combinations. I can't qualify this as to I always create my own but it is a sure winner if you have no clue what may suite your palette. Hey! It's beeter to be safe than sorry...with create a meal that is not to your liking and still have to pay for it. lol
**My "go-to" & favorite, as a recommendation is:
The Whole-Wheat Noodle salad, with chewy noodles, baby spinach, tender roasted shrimp, roasted squash, crushed candied cashews and a honey-ginger-scallion vinaigrette. This dish is my favorite!...And, sooooo good!!
In all, I am a fan. Eating local, farm source food that is on a "healthy fast food" tip is my kind of style. The service at this location is friendly and the staff do welcome questions. The price point is probably the only thing at Honeygrow that can add up fast. A dish can average between $9-$12.....$15+ if you want to get fancy or over-zealous with extra toppings for your concocted meal.
Nevertheless....You can't go wrong eating here. The food is great and service is consistent. I am definitely sold on this place and the concept!