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| - Overall Impression:
A BYO-salad emporium with reasonable pricing that includes classic E'nP menu items like the Superburger and delicious Potato Soup--smiley cookies included!
The Food:
If you're looking for healthy(ish) place filled with customization, this is amazing even for the pickiest salad eaters. The BYO-salad bar is really what this place is all about. Not only are the toppings plentiful and fresh, but they REALLY pack them in there to give you a bountiful meal that will not leave you hungry. I've also had their soups (classic E'nP style) and a couple of their burgers over the last couple years, and I was always satisfied with how they tasted. My go-to burger (pictured below) is the Two Alarm Turkey Burger with added Avocado for some extra creamy-ness. It may look a little messy, but the messiest burgers area always the best. The tomato soup is thick and sweet--not going to lie, tasted like Campbell's from a can (processed), it could probably do with some more herbs/TLC. When I have indulged in their fries, they've been extremely greasy, and their burgers are more greasy than others I've eaten, but it's not to the point where it makes the food unappetizing.
The Restaurant:
This location has a great takeout setup (I'd high recommend if you hate waiting) and in-restaurant salad assembly line. Flipping the usual "eat, then pay" model on it's head, the customer begins their salad journey at the register and pays for either an $8 unlimited topping (they mean it) salad or a menu item. You're then guided to the salad assembly line, setup Subway style, where you pick all the toppings under the sun, and you get your own drink (no servers). You sit with a number at your table and they bring your meal to you. The only reason this place gets 3 instead of 4 stars from me is their cleanliness. Every time I walk in here, there's food all over the floor, the trash is overflowing, and empty tables are dirty. I also have a huge issue with their salad-makers not wearing any head coverings and just pulling their hair back. I wish they'd wear hats or hairnets--there's no way 5-10 women go through an entire day without hair flying around. The takeout shelf is very hands-off. You literally walk right in and pick up your bag (check it!) and leave without speaking to anyone and avoiding the salad assembly line, it definitely runs smooth.
TL;DR
BYO customized salad for a reasonable price or try a classic burger. You can get your EnP comfort fix while still trying to be healthy---ish! Just do yourself a favor and order online to pickup.
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