Maepole

I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing the food was!! We went here to have a quick lunch and it was the perfect choice with a blend of meat eaters and vegans in our group. The food and the sugarcane sodas were SO good. I finished my entire bowl. I will definitely come back the next time I’m in Athens!

What a nice experience we had for lunch! With less and less veg restaurants in Athens, we were so happy to find veg-friendly Maepole. It was recommended to us by locals. The staff were all so nice, knowledgeable, and patient. We were excited to see so many vegan options. Everything we ordered was very good! We’ll definitely be back.

My family was visiting UGA for orientation, and my daughter had heard about Maepole. It is quick and healthy food, similar to a healthy Mediterranean style restaurant chain you may have near you. Everything we selected was fresh and well prepared. There was even a sufficient amount of food that we all left a little in our bowls. Highly recommend!

The superior "bowl" place. You really can't go wrong here, but I got the Low Country today and it had no right being that good! The portions are generous (could split or save for lunch the next day depending on how hungry you are) and the flavors are both unique and balanced. Comfy food that also nourishes the body!

The staff was really nice! The chicken and spicy avocado dressing is SO good (along with the rest of their food)! I also love how their forks, cups, dressing cups and food containers are compostable!!! I will definitely be a regular when I come to Athens!

Portion sizes are tiny. The food is amazing but it’s not a great feeling watching the worker shake food off of the spoon before serving it. I ordered chicken and got maybe 7 pieces total

I ❤️ Maepole. Fastest healthy food you can get that’s actually like cooked and not from a big corporation! Their Mac’n’Chz is severely slept, meaning that not a lot of people know about it, but it’s actually some of the best in town. Great people running it and great product and merch as well😎

My favorite. Healthy. Tasty. And the Chase Street location within Clarke County composts everything using the city service. It’s a shame the location near Trader Joe’s is in Oconee County and doesn’t have access to public composting service. My daughter adds that the people who work here are always cheerful and welcoming. Love it!

Great food! Had a great experience. Good service, location is excellent. Don't miss it as an Athens choice

This is a local chain that has a second location in Athens and one somewhere in Atlanta. It's a fast casual bowl place, but unlike a lot of these it really emphasizes Southern style flavors. It's also notably vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Indeed, in addition to green or grain options to start my bowl, various side options that were mostly plant-based, I had two very different protein options. Considering the tofu which was described as being flavored with nutritional yeast and tamari, I thought that this would either be really basic or mouthwateringly delicious. It turns out that it was lightly blackened and quite addictive. My kale and bean salad were also quite good. This is a nice place to eat inside or outside. The parking lot is small and was quite busy while I was there but there are no other businesses immediately around and there are other parking spots. My big negative was that the salad I started my bowl with was really not much, and the size of a bowl for the price was not quite what I'd hoped, particularly for this being in a college town. The stuff in the bowl was interesting and delicious and quite good for most diets.

This was an amazing stop for Vegan take out while we were in Athens. I came for moral support, but I was also intrigued as to what Vegan options are available. Apparantly the Fritters Plate is the best one. After some hesitation and needing to read the various choices, I ordered the Pork Plate. Two scoops of a mashed sweet potato and a macaroni and savory long cut green beans and the pulled salty pork is heaped on top. A nice looking 'to go' bowl. I wanted my sauces on the side and received a scriracca red blend, and an oily Ginger concoction. The red one is much better. Maepole is a great sounding name for serving up comfort foods. A quick use of a clean RR and we are back on the road. I had a filling Maepole meal once we got home.

This place is like a Chiptole but healthier. From mostly vegan and veggie options with alternatives like chicken and pork, you can't go wrong here. I placed an online order and picked it up and the only reason I knocked a star was because they messed up my order. It would have been okay if I had not been picking up for my co-workers. They gladly fixed the issue and I got to keep the wrong order too. I love their chicken, sweet potatoes and their brussell salad! I did not care much for their mac and cheese, it seemed a little sour. I will be back to try more options.

Definitely not your normal food. Paid 9.00 for what they said was two sides. Was not good. Won't be back.

The food is sooooo good. Southern comfort but takeout! Service is quick and portion is large.

Displaced from Augusta, GA due to Helene. Got into a fight with my girlfriend and of course decided to overhaul my life overnight. Decided on here for dinner for something refreshing and healthy. I ordered the plate- Quinoa, Brussels slaw, broccoli, chicken and the lemon herb vinaigrette... baybee. This was almost everything I needed it to be. Cool, healthy, filling and a ton of veggies. The only complaint I really have is the sodium. According to the site the combo I chose has over 1000mg of sodium. So definitely be cognizant of this if you have issues with blood pressure. You can google "maepole nutrition" if you can't find it directly on the site. N/A on service. This was a delivery. N/A on ambiance because again... this was delivery.

Yummy! Went this past Sunday and got two winter salads with chicken, a few drinks and a cookie. Cute, good outdoor space and yummy food. We'll be back for food variety, especially on a nice day to enjoy the outdoors. Indoors felt a little stark industrial. The beverages were good to try but not a must have. The cookie tasted good but healthy good. As a gluten free girl it is nice to get even a healthy cookie.

Great place where the food is nutritious and delicious. The ambiance is really nice. The service is promped and friendly. Top tier Athens dining for healthy food!

I've been a consistent customer at Maepole for the last two years and have had nothing but positive experiences. I've recently begun to sit outside on their patio to eat (I used to just take it to go) and the ambiance is great. The vibes are like a pleasant coffee shop but instead of coffee it's healthy, reasonably priced food. I've ordered a variety of things from their menu and have never had an issue with it. The only menu item I found to be average was their tofu, but that may have been a one time thing. I would definitely recommend Maepole if you're looking for a casual environment to chow down on good healthy food.

Great food Great service Great ingredients Great location Great spot for vegans and meat eaters Number over on my list all the time!

I love this place! Veggies change seasonally which can suck when you find a favorite. But everything is delicious. One time I went there the rice was undercooked, but that is one instance out of the dozens of times I have gotten food from here. I'm sure if I had eaten in and told them about it they would have replaced my bowl or refunded me. A great healthy option when you want yummy food and don't feel like cooking. Service is always quick and friendly. The outside deck is great if you want a place to chill out and study.

Beware! Of the Maepole on Chase st. I was a frequent customer and overall really enjoy the food. However about 2 months ago I got food poison..and spent all evening throwing up among OTHER symptoms of food poisoning. I haven't returned. When and if this bad experience fades I will go the Epps bridge location.

Maepole is a top 10 Athens restaurant. Wouldn't necessarily recommend it if you're a tourist here-- the location and interior aren't particularly impressive-- but if you're a local definitely add this place to your lineup. the food is amazing, and leaves you feeling like you've had a healthy nutritious meal. More importantly, the value is AMAZING as far as "healthy and fresh" meals go. $13 or so will fill you up. Athens is lucky to have Maepole, and I'm excited to try out the Atlanta location next.

Such yummy food. Sometimes inconsistent with how much they fill bowls and I don't feel like I get what I payed for, but the food is always fresh and filling. Sweet potatoes are my favorite and love the sauce options.

The veggies were cooked just right. Not overcooked like many places that claim to serve vegetables. Get the green beans and kale salad. You won't be sorry.

I was super excited to get to try this place after hearing so many good reviews! I got the bowl with brown rice, red cabbage, macaroni and green beans! It was such a filling meal and definitely left me feeling full, without any guilt! The food is super tasty and seasoned with spices like turmeric and lots of ginger! Every bite was fantastic and like an explosion in my mouth. I wasn't the biggest fan of the red cabbage, but I'll definitely try something like the tempe next time. Super good option if you want to eat something filling, healthy, and delicious. Can't wait to go back and see what else Maepole has to offer! - has a good amount of vegan/vegetarian options

Bland, soggy, nasty food. Couldn't even finish it. Gross. Service was good, people were nice. The place is really cute. Too bad, a decent concept executed very, very poorly.

3.7 | I enjoyed this place. we're on Whole 30, so I was super glad to find these options were healthy and tasty. I probably wouldn't come back off Whole 30 as much when I can have more options, and because the menu is a bit limited when you compare it to a UpBeet or Sweet Green, but if you're looking for something healthy, and fresh, and you're in Athens, this is a great option. I got the Fresh Prince and subbed some of the items, and added avocado. their parsnip potato hot dish was flavorful but a bit too salty for our taste. I liked the shaved brussels mix, and the cauliflower rice was satisfying with the chicken and added potato. I also enjoy mixing cold and hot foods, I just find it more appealing for a satisfying dish. overall a solid option for a person with some dietary restrictions or just looking to eat clean, but not the most expansive menu and options if compared to other places in the same style of food.

The service is quick and efficient. The Food is Amazing. The People that work there are fantastic.

New experience for me in Athens. Love the fresh flavors and healthy food. Sweet spot and great for vegans!

One of my favorites! So yummy and good for you. Love sitting outside under the nice umbrellas on a sunny day. This is one place my whole family can agree on! An Athens treasure.

Food is a 3 since covid, but unfortunately service is a 1 (one). - because other than the cook who prepares the food,, there is basically no service, in my opinion. Food- Known for healthy options, the vegetables are usually their main draw. On the day we visited, most were good -however, the sweet potatoes and the spicy avocado sauce were mashed or blended to a paste The mixed veggies had many green peppers The green beans with onions were good. You choose a base, topping, and sides so you can go vegetarian if you like, or do a meat or chicken topping. SERVICE 1/5 practically Non-Existent. Although the website says you can order online, we did not read anywhere that you can ONLY order online-even if you are physically at the restaurant. There are signs when you walk in that say to download their app and order. With 6 people, ( servers? ) chatting behind a counter 12-16 feet away-No one spoke to us. We had to download an app, then order and pay online. One person did ask after a few minutes if we wanted to use a credit card -too late to be helpful-then he walked away before we could ask questions. No one acknowledges receiving your order. No one notifies you when it is ready. When the food is ready they do not deliver it to you. They set it on a shelf inside and you check periodically to see if your foil box is ready. No questions asked about whether there is anything else you need. Servers behind the counter continued to chat and ignore us. (Even delivery services put forks snd napkins with your food- not here) I can totally understand how this system developed because of Covid and people social distancing-but Other restaurants have managed to develop a system behind plastic sheeting & requiring masking for both servers and diners, and were able to continue communication. In my opinion , if you are 12-16 feet apart and both masked, servers could greet you when you enter, ask if there's anything you need help with, or if your food is OK --without being contaminated. Our experience was - this was much like buying a deli meal in a grocery store where you don't see the people making it ; they don't talk to you; you pick up a foil box with food; and you just pay, basically, like self-checkout at a grocery store. A Couple near us had difficulty with the app on their cell phone and had difficulty getting the attention of the pre-occupied servers to let them know that they had a question. Since I have past experience being a waitress,, I usually tip very generously, but I actually wondered how the servers could expect a tip when basically all they had done was put the cooked. food in a foil pan. No beverage refills ate offered. You get your own beverages and your eating utensils. You clean up your own table and dispose of your own trash. Facility: I Do appreciate that they have managed to have outdoor tables during Covid.There are a few umbrellas and some tables are shaded, And there's a small covered porch area. Parking is somewhat Limited and very tight quarters.

Food is fresh and portions are huge. Highly recommend the Boxcar. The service was fast and this place has a cute little outdoor dining area.

food tasted very average, did not find it to be bad, or very good. Server added sauce without asking. Did not like the sauce. prom was tasty, again average. Green beans were not done and I like crispy veggies healthy place to eat but only sweet tea????? only one diet drink. overall, it was VERY pricey, food was average and I doubt I'd go back.

So delicious and healthy. Love all of the options. Will definitely be back. Cute little outside sitting area.

This place is amazing! The food Is fast, fresh, and delicious! They're also following safe guidelines for covid. Great outdoor patio, best lunch I've had in a while!

If you are lacking some veggies, go here and load up. It's chipotle-stye, where you go down a line and pick the bases, proteins, and sides. I got a base of brown rice and salad. The salad had a really light vinaigrette. I picked chicken as the protein and it was well-seasoned. I also got green beans, kale salad, and the Sriracha honey sauce. The sauce and chicken was recommended by the worker. She said it was their most popular. I liked the sauce. Overall, the bowl worked well together and I felt satisfied. I was trying to be healthy and not get the Mac and cheese, but honestly I caved and went back and got some. It is definitely the tastiest side. The kombucha tastes strong and is definitely an acquired taste. I also tasted the broccoli, but it was burnt to crisp. Parts of it was black. Some of it didn't seem edible. If you are craving a healthier meal, come here and give it a try.

Slipped up on this spot. So delicious. And u don't feel like crap after eating it. I got sweet potatoes, cauliflower salad, hoppin John, fritters, 1/2 avocado and siracha honey sauce. Hubby got boxcar. It was really tasty. Even my toddler loved it. I have a dairy allergy so it was good to find a spot that caters to that. Also the hibiscus limeade abs watermelon greaterade was refreshing. Will def be back. Only down side (and reason it's 4 stars and not 5) is the customer service is non existent. Walked in to get order and no one said a word.

Staff is friendly and works hard to ensure quick and friendly service, and the food is always lovely. Great healthy comfort food. Genuinely one of the best vegetarian options in Athens, I go here almost everyday for lunch with my partner. The space is cafeteria style, nothing overly fancy, just simple, clean, and inviting, especially the outdoor seating. With that being said there's one issue... THEY CHANGED THE TOFU! They had the best most flavorful tofu in possibly anywhere and for some reason changed how its made. It's still ok but completely pales in comparison to its former self.

I LOVE EVERYTHING about this place. It's so convenient to order and pick up. I normally get a kids meal of chicken as my base with mac n chz and sweet potato. it's never been bad. always tastes like the first time. I want to try a few other items on the menu but just haven't as of yet. I will definitely be returning and I can't say how much i like w this place enough. I have turned Sooooo many of my friends on to this place and they love it as well.

Fresh food, plenty of gluten free and vegetarian options. Portions are a good size. Cool outdoor seating area. Will definitely be back again.

Maepole was extremely delicious. The price is a little bit high for my personal budget but my boyfriend and I left very happy. We both left feeling full, but, not so full we felt sick. The bowl's are very filling. I loved the john salad and boyfriend loved the mac and cheese. I recommend trying Maepole if anyone is in the Athens area!

I was disappointed with the food at Maepole. When your concept is healthy comfort/soul food, everything needs to be properly seasoned. The chicken, beets, and sweet potatoes were great, but the slaw, broccoli, and quinoa were bland and the tofu was salty. I didn't have the roasted veggies, but they looked way overcooked. The sauces were a bright spot: both the spicy avocado and Sriracha honey sauces were good. They also have a really cute patio.

It's similar to Cava in the way you order and some of the food available, but in my opinion much more flavorful and higher quality! The portion of food is good, but not as much as Cava or Gusto. Their dressings and sides are 10/10 and vegan options are everywhere!

Yum! Great comfort food when you're in the mood, and you have to get the pork - it's so juicy, tender, and flavorful your tastebuds will love you. I'm not the biggest southern comfort food person, but I will go when my friends drag me along!

Food is fresh and delicious every time we visit. Healthy, great variety, soooooo good!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The base options were delicious, I recommend doing half and half with quinoa and sweet potatoes. I don't think you can go wrong with the side options from what I saw but I got the cucumber salad and Mac n cheese was really impressed. Pork protein easy W. Not easy to get here from campus unless you have a car but would be my go to spot if it was closer.

It's a great place to hang out with your friends after school or work, and eat healthy at the same time. Their service is amazing!! AND there's outdoor seating which is a bonus for me. Parking is a bit tight though. Overall, their food is amazing! Try their mac and cheese and pulled pork.

Great food! Great service. Can't wait to come back. The patio space is lovely and I appreciate that everything is compostable. Thank you for a great experience.

Don't come for the neighborhood or the location. The space is cute but very unassuming. But if you're looking for really good healthy food at a good price, this is the spot!

In Athens GA, for 1 day, thanks to Yelp, I found this place. Every single item in my bowl was yummy, and fresh

The only issue are the prices. For a lineup served the same as cafeteria food you are paying top dollar. A common theme for similar places in Athens, comparable to Gusto and Cava. Bring $20 for a lunch portion of food and a drink.

This place is so good!!! I built my own bowl and tried three of the sauces and each one was DELICIOUS. The pesto, honey siracha, and tumeric ginger were all bursting with flavor and can't even decide which one was my favorite. The ingredients were super fresh, and their tempeh was AMAZING. This is most definitely a spot I'll be coming back to anytime I'm in the Athens, GA area. Yummmmmmmmmm.

My step mom took me out to lunch here and it was really good. It's almost like chipotle style ordering but with soul food. You go in and choose a base and two sides a protein and a sauce. They have stuff like macaroni and cheese green beans sweet potatoes meat and quino fritters... I ordered what I just listed and It was super good. I would definitely recommend this place it was also super fast and not very expensive. If you don't want to choose Everything yourself they have some bowl combos to choose from. They also have Boylan soft drinks in the Fountain machine which is cool and a nice change from Coke products. 10 out of 10 would try again

Stopped here for lunch on Georgia football game day. Place was pretty empty when we arrived maybe a few tables were occupied. They did have a huge patio area but it was raining so sat indoors. Restaurant gets A+ for cleanliness, even restrooms were spotless!! Also appreciated the sustainability and recycling. Loved that all meat is hormone antibiotic free. Food was good, some things better than others. Chicken was good(dark meat only) cauliflower was delicious too. Meatballs and overcooked(burned) green beans not so much.

Impressed! Such a fun, simple, clean but unique cafeteria style spot. Totally hipster. Totally fresh. Great place for outdoor eating. I had greens with potato salad, chicken, and heavenly avocado dressing. Yum! I'll be back!

I have been waiting to try this place since they opened. I wanted desperately to love it bc who doesnt love good veg? Sadly, I found it bland and overpriced. The portions are TINY. Down to the sauce. It was 30 bucks for myself and 2 kids, which to me is a little pricey for what you get. :( The staff was friendly. That is a positive. Super nice. Again, I wanted to love it. I just was a little let down.

If you're looking for a healthy place to eat you can't go wrong here. I had the sweet potato base which excellent. Then I had the mac & cheese which was my least favorite. The Brussels sprouts were very good though and so was the chicken. Nothing will blow you away, flavor wise, but for a satiating and nutritious meal, this is a wonderful, guilt free option. I will definitely be back.