I've been coming to YC's since the late 90's for lunch. Back then, it was always part of my workout trips. Hit the rock-gym, stop at YC's on the way back for a large bowl + to-go box.
Now, I won't talk about the food, flavors or quantity you get with your meal. That's been covered by pretty much everyone. And suffice to say, if I wasn't a fan I wouldn't have kept coming back. And over the years, the place definitely has improved itself. It has added more variety of vegetables sauces to be added to your meal, and adding the two-lane system now in place definitely improved the speed at which people are able to load up their bowls. In short, I love this place.
So why have I only given it 3 stars? Well because I remember how I could come in and get a great meal (and often a meal for later) for $8 including my to-go box. I get it that the cost of items goes up. I get it that operating costs go up. I was ok when the price went to $10. I was somewhat satisfied when the price went to $12 (though the frequency of my visit definitely decreased). Now the price is $14. The frequency of my visits will cease completely. I love YC's, but I just can't justify the price anymore.