Flower Child is a vegetarian' and vegan's delight! Many choices!
After reviewing the menu which is on boards high above the counter at the entrance (there are also printed ones menus), your selection is given to the person at the counter. Upon ordering a number is given and you proceed to get drinks at the end of the counter. The food is prepared in an open area behind glass panels. The restaurant initially gives the appearance of a cafeteria and I suppose it is, except the food is delivered to your table. One pet peeve ... immediately after ordering you pay the bill and the option to add a tip is presented. First why would I tip prior to receiving the service and second why would I tip in a cafeteria? I have no issue with leaving a tip to the wait person who comes to the table to refill drinks however that didn't happen at Flower Child.
My dining partner (not Knife) and I both ordered Bowls ... a Thai Cashew Quinoa with chicken and a Mother Earth with salmon. At $14 and $16 dollars, I felt the price was high for the size of the portion. Don't get me wrong, the portion size was a 'normal' size not the over sized portions we have unfortunately all gotten used to. For the size of the meal the price is a bit high.
The quality of the food was good and mostly tasty. Although fellow diner who got the Thai Cashew Quinoa would have liked a bit more 'crunch' in the bowl. She said once the cashews were gone some of the flavor also disappeared. My Mother Earth was a great choice and I thoroughly enjoyed every morsel!
We dined at the Flower Child location at 44 St/Camelback; there are a few other locations in the Valley, which I will be trying in the future.
-Fork of Fork 'n Knife
Be sure to check out the reviews written by my critic in food, Knife of Knife 'n Fork. Bon Appetite!