Tough Review.
I have been here two times in the last 2 weeks as I work next door. First was with excitement! Second was to see if the misses were just Opening pains....
Lets start with the positives. I first order the make your own salad. Fairly decent portion for a 'food court' from the mix of kale/spinach/arugula. Then you can pick 4 add in's like peppers, mushroom, edamame beans etc. Then you can pick the dressing. To add on Chicken was $2.50 for half a half portion which really looked like a 1/3 of a chicken breast. And $5 for a full. (Apparently mini chickens). Same for avocado.
There is alot of options. And things are mostly labeled if you are avoiding dairy or gluten. So if you are on a bit of a January cleanse - chances are you can stay straight here.
My first salad experience - the people were great. The fella on cash was nice and chatty but not to chatty and I felt like it was a place I would easily become my fav. Plus the JalapeƱo Lemon dressing was outstanding.
Misses:
My salad base was $13. With no avocado or or any protein.
Add ins were not that generous. Lettuce was ---but who really wants a bite of lettuce without a piece of pepper or chicken in the bite??
So final tally. $19.50 for base salad plus 1/2 chicken and 1/2 avo. Crazy small portion of chicken.
For $19.50 I might as well be at Earls or Township and have a waitress, a glass of wine and a seat not in a food court.
Other misses. Not enough dressing and only picking 4 items is not a lot.
Honestly though. The price is crazy steep. The base should include a protein or avo.
The 2nd time i tried it - glutton for punishment - i went with one of the 'premade type' selection that the ingredients are set. When she handed it to me I realized i essential have a bowl of kale. So I handed it back and said, I should add Chicken to it. Knowing how little the portion was- i said - sure a whole portion. Well then back at the cash and it was $19.50 again.
So. Im probably going back to Marcellos next week for a Power Bowl. Where I can add in unlimited toppings. Includes a protein AND an egg. (And cheese). And dressing. And its 7.99 or 9.99.
Anyways. It was a good try. Just need some menu and pricing revamps-in my opinion.