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| - I love raw, organic, non GMO food and am constantly only on the hunt for a good place. However, several things turned me off about this place. So much so that I will never go back. I hate giving one star to a place that is not a chain... so I'll just state my experience and let everyone else decide.
First, the attitude of the owner was too intense for lunch and inappropriate. She sat with us (yep, at our table) nearly the entire time and lectured us about food and how to take care of ourselves. By the way, I did not seek this advice and I only had an hour for my lunch break. However, I was polite and entertained her and took her advice, but after 15-20 mins it was no longer welcome. She stated that people that come to her restaurant are here because they need help. She was abrasive and pushy with her tone and comments. I told her we only came for the food, but she insisted that people come because they need guidance.
She continued to preach and offer advice (on what you needed to consume and even how many bowel movements you should have), so I told her that she should consider changing the name of her place because Express doesn't reflect what her business style was. She wants a business where she can coach and help others. As several other yelpers mentioned, she wants you to sample things so you can get a taste for her food, but it is not fast service. The word express is not reflective of her business at all. While you're there she tries to lecture you and push her knowledge on you. Since I love learning I listened, but when I questioned anything (as someone who's studied medicine and nutrition for years would) she was not receptive to my responses. (Which was actually quite shocking... I felt her rolling her eyes at me)
I think she was very nice when I was just listening, but once I started asked questions (especially about the ingredients in the juice) she because very defense and slightly rude.
We spent over $40 on a meal for 2. And more when we ordered the hummus. In my opinion price point is too high, but that wouldn't keep me from coming back if I thought it was worth it.
The hummus was ok, but not memorable. Honestly, I prefer the raw hummus at Whole Foods. Her desserts were yummy, I will give her credit for that.
Overall, the food was decent, but I am did not like the taste of the juice. Note: Its not a raw juice, its an elixir loaded with vitamins and minerals. The elixir or juice that she has does not say organic and it packed with loads of nutrients that I don't know are necessary for most people to consume. Its also hard to determine if there can be negative side effects when everything combined. There isn't an FDA approval system that I know of for supplements, so I stay cautious with them. Plus, I felt terrible after drinking it so I'll let my body decide on this one. I believe in raw food, but I wouldn't be comfortable drinking the elixir or juice ever again.
It took me a while to write this review because I wanted to separate my experience from the taste of the food. I don't know if I fully can, but I've never had a craving for the food (not even the dessert) This isn't a place that I can recommend.
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