CoreLife Eatery in Buffalo
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Buffalo, Erie County, New York, US
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Site: https://locations.corelifeeatery...
- Monday:11AM–8PM
- Tuesday:11AM–8PM
- Wednesday:11AM–8PM
- Thursday:11AM–8PM
- Friday:11AM–8PM
- Saturday:11AM–8PM
- Sunday:11AM–8PM
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Really good place to get yourself a salad. Even though its still a fast food place, Corelifes salads are very unique. You have the option, of ordering a few standard salads. Or you can choose your own combination. The restaurant is pretty huge, and many of the tables are not accessible (covid social distancing). They do offer other items, other than salads. You can get tacos and there is Poke. I never tried anything other than the salads though, but many people are walking away with Poke. The prices is not cheap, but I feel its worth it.
A wide assortment of well tasting food at a good price. Probably not as healthy as youd imagine, but better than most fast food alternatives. A bit too many options on the menu but luckily the staff is helpful and they dare to offer you suggestions, which is nice. And dont be scared by the spicy stuff - its not that hot.
Finally. Finally someone has given us a relatively quick, healthy, inexpensive and cheap option for a delicious meal. This place exceeded my expectations to the point of being surprised its a chain. Highly recommend. Plan on around $12-13 for a meal with drink and it should absolutely fill you up.
I used to go here daily. A friend recently told me about $5 build your own tacos. I met her there. Was happy to be back. Then, changed my mind, as build your own just jumped in price by $2 on this day. I just skipped ordering. I prefer choosing my own broth and/or sauce, and have no desire to pay extra 40 percent for that privilege. Maybe some other time.
Got delivery via door dash yesterday for me and my coworkers for lunch. Most of us opted for wraps, which was our first time trying the wraps, and we were all very happy with our decisions! I went with the steak bacon wrap and it was a very good size and absolutely delicious. Would definitely get again. I cant wait to try all of their other wraps. If you like their bowls, definitely give the wraps a try as well!
I was really excited to try the food here for the first time, needed a healthy option while we were in the area. The food was very good, but hard to enjoy when the place was really disgusting. Not a single clean table, floor was sticky and the drink machines had what looked to be mold and residue all over them. While I was paying I noticed the drink cooler to the right had crumbs and dead flies and hair in it. Not appetizing! Thought they had a pick 2 deal for a regular bowl + drink but my fiancée and I were both charged for the whole price of both.
Horrible customer service, cashier didn’t look up from her phone while speaking to us. Not to mention the way they made the salad bowls, it sounded like we were a bother if we wanted to add something more. If I could give this place a -1 star I would due to the disrespect.
I really liked the combination of kale and romaine lettuce and at first I was just mildly impressed with the salad but then I tried some of the parmesan crisp and that combined with the simply seasoned chicken made it tasty. I think I would get this again but I might try adding some other veggies to it. I dont particularly care for tomatoes so you wont see any in my photo. This salad comes with them and I replaced them with chick peas.
Have been here quite a few times and am liking the menu. Have tried a little bit of everything. And even changed up a few of the dishes to make it more to my liking. Quick healthy bowls to power me up. There is also 6-8 different lemonades or teas too. Delicious and refreshing! Check it out!
Great location and well built place with hint of detailing in construction will bring you back.Food was okay.Nothing special nor trying to do something over the top hence a good place overall.I tried the salad bowl , only thing I hated is lack of silverware when the bowl is ceramic.Only thing good is there are options of salad greens.More or less its just a Acura and Moe’s being HondaJust a upscale place .
Average & Overpriced for what you get. I Ordered a salad with chicken. They had good fresh vegetables ill give them that. Cheese is extra money 😞. I ordered chicken on top and it was literally 6 tiny cubes of meet. About 2 bitefuls. Basically paid $11 for a plain salad. They have a nice selection of drinks.
Im bout that CORE life!! Yayee Yayya!! Walked in and was so amazed at all of the salad choices. I finally decided on the steak, bacon, and blue salad. Nothing short of AHHMAZZIINNGG! Hubby went with the Spicy Thai salad, and that was good as well. And the drinks....pure perfection. Hubs and I went with the Ginger Lemonade, and it felt like we had a full body cleanse with each sip. Needless to say, we will be returning VERY soon.
My husband and I decided to come here for lunch and we’re sadly met with horrible customer service. I understand having a bad day or being frustrated when a rush of people come in but the service we got was beyond unacceptable. We watched as people in front and behind were treated the same, all of which weren’t giving the employees a hard time at all. Some employees were polite but others were practically chucking our food into the bowls with a nasty attitude. Very disappointing :((
I came here because I wanted a salad, try to make healthier choices for lunch. The staff was rude, and impatient. This being my first time here, I had questions for them on what I could have. Each person seemed bothered by my questions. Which made me as a customer feel like going elsewhere. I got a salad and a drink. When i went to the drink machine, most of them had a black “moldy” looking distance around the spout. There was one that looked clean so iopted for that one, i tasted it before filling my cup and it was fermented lemonade. So i went back to the cashier and told her that I’d like a bottled water and she had a very terrible attitude. I will not be coming back
Oh my! I am so excited to have discovered this place! As a real estate agent, I am always on the run... And as someone living an AIP Paleo Lifestyle, being on the run so much means finding healthy, fast, PALEO meals is sometimes a challenge! I love that I can come here and build a bone broth soup and know I am not sacrificing my health for convenience... You should check this place out!
So, i am a about a 4 year customer of Corelife. I used to love it (like many others)! I have noticed a steady decline in quality.It started with them no longer offering kalamata olives...bummer...but i was still on board.Then... in their southwest chicken w/purple rice bowl, i noticed the lettuce was now tough on multiple occasions. Mix that with the fact that the rice is now served hard and undercooked....it is now almost inedible. I would love to hear what the company has to say about this.
I love eating here the majority of the time and love the healthy food it’s a staple for me as a college student in her last year, but it seems like the huge mistakes are just inevitable for this place. I was charged 40 dollars for two orders that I made on the order online system last week. Both orders that I made through the online system said that neither of them went through and the screen said both times “service unavailable at this time” or “something went wrong”. I call the manager and I am told that it is nothing to worry about and that the charges will just fall off. The charges posted in my account today. Honestly very tired of the mistakes.
Rude employee. I placed my order and they started to make the wrong thing. I pointed this out and another employee was questioned to check if I ordered what I said because they didnt want to make the correct order. Also, added wrong ingredients and skipped ingredients.
Messed up my salad and when I requested a new one they said no. Overpriced for nothing. You’re MUCH better off going next door to Trader Joe’s and getting fresh stuff there for cheaper. (Not the first time they have messed up its like the 10th and at this point I’m just fed up)Side note- I have never in my life spoken to someone as rude at the manager.
Absolutely horrible. I haven’t been there in a while I will say but between the rude staff and the portion size I would not go back. Save your money and actually get a salad that has more than a baby scoop of cheese. I never ever leave reviews but after just have being there I am not happy one bit and I’m still starving.
Delicious and healthy, made with whole ingredients from scratch. I like the fast casual nature of it and the ambience is great. The only negative is that the ordering process is confusing... Ive been a couple times but Im never sure who to tell about modifiers... So I end up telling every employee and they keep telling me a different employee will need to know that... Seems it would be more helpful to just ask at the beginning and write it down.
I just wanted to say a public thank you to the staff and management at the Boulevard location. I came in with my almost 2 year old daughter and we were having a rough day. I left my wallet in the car and it caused a big mess at the counter in the middle of lunch rush. Everyone was very kind and helpful and the food was as delicious as always. Thank you for understanding and for the great customer service.
CoreLife is pretty solid and we eat there regularly, at least monthly. The plates/bowls are a pretty good value and the customer service is friendly. There are a lot of ingredients and most bowls are bound to have a few things one doesnt like but they are very good about customization and ask you every step of the way what youd like. You do have to watch the protein: we always order double protein and have to remind them to add that second scoop. We had that problem with online orders to but in any case management in this location is customer focused and happily corrects any issues.Good location; in the summer we grab a pizza at Blaze and a salad at CoreLife and eat outside. Very pleasant.
Great place to eat everything is Ive tried has been meticulously assembled in a very clean and efficient system with very polite people and a very clean prep areas. Their selection of drinks are not over sugared and delicious change from other franchises. What I like is the lack of desserts that temptation at the end of a meal is always a problem for me. I leave the establishment feeling healthy full, and without any guilty desserts.
Im on the fence as to the quality of the food and will give it a second shot. Not bad but Im just not sure The staff was very friendly and made ordering vegan as easy as possible. They seemed quite happy to modify a dish to my preference. And you have to love the lemonade bar!
My favorite place to get lunch. So many options, incredibly fresh ingredients, quick service, and ample seating. There is seating outdoors too when its warm. A lot of healthy options which allows for a guilt free lunch. You can order ahead and grab food quickly too which is a bonus.
Went for my first time tonight and I got the Chicken Cobb salad (Big bowl) with an apple cider juice and it was probably the best meal I had this week! The staff was all so friendly and explained the different meats and lettuce choices. I enjoy the salad and still had leftovers!! Definitely highly recommended
I seriously cant get enough of this place. I know its a chain but its so good. I always feel good after I eat here. The ordering is a lot like Moes or Chipotle, you tell them what you want (salad, grain bowl, etc) and then they add the toppings in while you watch and you can customize them. Some things are extra, like avocado, but their combos are pretty spot on. I almost never add anything in.Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fast, delicious and healthy meal. Just dont go during the lunch rush hour if you dont like lines! This place is super popular!!!!
Today’s experience was one of the worst restaurants experiences I have ever been through. My order was messed up and the manager refused to fix the issue but instead belittled me as if I were the one responsible. If I could give the restaurant zero stars I would. I will not be returning to this establishment, I am better off making my own salads. P.S. they forgot most of my salad toppings anyways.
I usually have great experiences with the Amherst location, but the past two times I’ve ordered from here have not been great. I ordered extra falafel in my bowl the first time and I did not receive extra. I was eating the chicken And a piece had a sharp bone in it. This time, I got the same bowl, ordered extra falafel again and I received no falafel at all. It wouldn’t matter to me if I didn’t get charged for extra falafel, but I did both times. Also, I received a promo code to use from my last order for reviewing the new tacos, I go to use the promo code and it tells me I can’t use it at this location, although I received the promo code from this location.
This place is amazing! The staff is so friendly and really really nice! Today we went for an early lunch and the broth in my bowl was luke warm so I said something and they gave me a new bowl after making sure the broth was hot and let me take home the first one. Since finally going in there to try it to eat we eat there at least 3x a week.. It is by far one of the most delicious healthiest places to eat out! I will die if this place ever closes! Need more locations to open!
Amazing! Cool atmosphere! Food is just fantastic!! It is just such an awesome place to go out to eat and it’s healthy. You know you’re getting health food at a restaurant for a healthy eater like me it’s one of my favorite places to eat! Healthy eater or not i recommend trying CoreLife Eatery!
My daughter has multiple food allergies. The manager, Mark, went out of his way Friday night to sit with us for over 15 minutes to go over the menu. He was polite, kind, and very knowledgeable. He prepared my daughters broth bowl himself with fresh ingredients from the back. We were so appreciative of his time and help! Thank you!
The food was great! The temperature inside was very chilly, I didnt want to leave my coat on because it was so cold outside.The preparer of my food acted like she didnt want to be there. I told her it was my 1st time there & may need assistance. She could care less. Upon observation, the other staff I observed were very nice & friendly
Friend and I walked in here looking for healthy but fast alternative. Really liked the pictures of the menu where the line to order was as well as up on the board with the prices; very organized. Staff was friendly and able to answer item questions fairly smoothly.Place was for the most part clean, though when customers left, tables were left dirty-ish. Ordered a couple of items but neither of us were asked what sizes they were supposed to be so I think she got a small salad whereas I received the big bowl. They asked her if it was for here (it was) but I was given it in a to go bag (odd).She said she liked her salad (it did look tasty). My broth bowl was okay. I shouldnt have figured it was similar to a ramen bowl. Noodles included were short and flat, almost looked cut...small piece of steak tasted unseasoned, tough, and wasnt sliced all the way...broth was a bit on the watery side...definitely seemed like way too much good stuff was put in menu items instead of focusing on taste. Prime example was the juice options...many things youd think would taste awesome mixed together left nasty aftertastes or a sudden distinguishable jitter upon first sip. Basil cucumber lemonade was interesting but when i left, i decided to just go with plain lemonade because the honey ginger and beet (yes, beet lemonade) werent that great at all.Honestly, it was a nice experience, and we enjoyed the quiet atmosphere (minus the staff member that decided to start singing a song being played that would make a drunken night of karoke sound like the final rounds of american idol) but I cant see going back and spending $$ on it when other healthy choices were right around the corner.
Such great choices of healthy salads! From lettuce, to dandelion greens and a host of other veggies and wholesome grains, you will be satisfied and on your way to a healthy lifestyle. All of their salads and beverages are organic and hand made, and they have such an assortment of gluten free foods! Stop by soon, you will be so glad that you did!!
I want to love this place. First few times were ok as I did not order the hot soup bowls. Today I tried the chicken rice noodle bowl. It was made correctly but the temp of the broth of the soup was luke warm. This transpired into attempting to eat raw veggies sitting in water that sorta taste like broth. The manager did take it back and they made me something else. I asked for the cob salad as this seems like a safe choice. Damn it, I was wrong again. The greens and veggies were fine and I took it as ordered, but the chicken. .....The chicken was over cooked and dry. I didnt want to go back again with another poorly executed dish so i just threw it out. Its such a horrible feeling to over pay for salad then have it be inedible....leaves you really disliking a place. Staff was pleasant as usual and like I said all of the greens and veggies were fine. I will try it one more time but if you cant properly cook proteins consistently day in and day out you over priced salad place will quickly become a shoe store or something else. Please learn to cook protein....I really want to like your store.
I was the kid against the whole eating your greens thing when I was younger and habits are hard to break. Until I found Corelife, this magical place where you can find something for pretty much anyone. The best part of it is that you can see it being made fresh right in front of you and the staff is just as happy about the food as you are. If your trying to get out of fast food habits and eat more healthy this is the place to go.
Poor, rude service. Falafel seemed like something out of the grocery store freezer section. The sweet potatoes were undercooked to the point they were still crunchy. Everything had too much garlic and salt and I love garlic and salt. Greens were fresh and dressing was good. Cheese added was minimal, not even 2 tbsps.
I mean the restaurant was okay I had to Sriracha tofu salad and it was pretty decent. But honestly it was nothing I couldnt have made it home. They did have some pretty good juices and the staff there seem friendly. I would go there again but I just didnt think it was all that great
Excellent customer service - when I called in with a question, a man named Dave (I assume he was a manager) answered and went above and beyond.The food was excellent, as were the drink options. Left very pleased and grateful for the food and service. They definitely gained a happy repeat customer and will recommend to everyone I know due to their A+ service and great food. Thank you so much!
Came in to order today the employees let customers in line with no masks on and these people with no masks were touching all over the glass and hanging on it and the employees said nothing. Also employees dont properly explain the menu when you ask,definitely need customer service training.
Veggies are super fresh. The salads and bowls and broth bowls are completely customizable to the point of overwhelming. Theres an assortment of green teas (but no unsweetened black tea for some reason). The staff expects you to know all the choices your first time coming in which is frustrating all around but if you build your meal right, its tasty, healthy and will fill you up for a decent price.
Always good, but tonight felt rushed by the employees while still eating. And when I asked the girl who worked the register for a to go container for my soup she gave me attitude and told me they only have one size not large enough for the soup. She obviously lied because another employee brought me a larger size.
I was lucky enough to get to go to thier soft open event - the food was super fresh and delicious with a lot of exciting options ( the Cranberry Cayenne Lemonade ... lifechanging ) . Everyone working there was very friendly and wanted to answer any questions about the menu I had. Great space - I look forward to coming back soon!
Love corelife on transit. Clean fresh and delish. Manager Jason is great. Employees friendly and happy to help.Took my 6 sisters to corelife at boulevard consumer square location last week and totally different experience. Very messy, employees were just slopping food on the plate, not much interaction or friendly smiles. It was much busier than transit and less enjoyable. Food wasnt as well seasoned either.
Somewhat disappointed since I expected same service and quality as Core on Transit Road.Not sure if it was lighting, but produce didnt look as fresh and enticing as I witnessed at Transit. Only thing that would draw me back to this location is that it is in the Consumer Plaza.
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for CoreLife Eatery 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-15Update: went back to visit and the food quality was improved. Ill likely go back again. +1 star**************I really want to like this place and I think it has great potential. However I think the quality controls need to be checked. I had a vegan bowl and my son had a vegan bowl of soup. My son enjoyed his so all good there but in my bowl the quinoa was burnt and it had a taste that just felt off. (Maybe not soaked and rinsed or maybe old and a bit smelly)I did inform the restaurant and they said they would get me a new side of quinoa which would have been okay but then they forgot. So I asked about it again then I finally got it which is fine however it did kind of take away from the experience.Finally the new bowl was only the quinoa but was also a bit crunchy/crispy which tells me theres a quality control issue with making the quinoa...Ill probably try this place one more time perhaps at a different location
Review №2
2022-05-18I definitely recommend everyone to never come to this place. I found a Worm in my plate, and all shift supervisor was responding to me was : I am sorry but we don’t wash the vegetables here, they come as pre-washed!!!! And all they did for me was refund!!!! I even have some pictures of that
Review №3
2022-03-03The customer service here is obnoxiously poor. I ordered at 1:30, arrived at 1:40, called promptly, to which I was informed by Angelo it would be out right away. Fast forward to 2:10, no one came out. I go in, which was extremely inconvenient for me because I didnt want to go in because I have a young child with me, and I was told off by an older, heavy-set woman with short hair. She told me I was wrong about how long I had been waiting, claiming that my order came in only 20 minutes ago, when in reality, it was a whopping 40 minutes that I had really been waiting. The order was said to be completed at 1:50, and yet, it was being made when I walked into the building, long after 1;50 had passed.Its ridiculous how entitled these workers think they are. I am deliberately polite and extremely patient, but this is just wild. If I had been told there was a wait, I wouldnt be writing this review. Instead, they lied to me about the wait time and then were combative when I politely asked what was going on. Never once was I short or rude with any of these workers, and still, I was met with hostility and aggression. This is not the first time I have received disturbing customer service here. This is the last time I will ever go to this location.
Review №4
2021-10-06The Spicy Thai Chicken Bowl was soooo good. I want another one for tomorrow. The service and Beet Lemonade were also good. Can someone bring me the bowl. Thanksssss.
Review №5
2022-05-07I wanted to love this place because of the variety, how nice the place looks, and how nice the staff was. Food was disgusting though. The portion of chicken on my salad was SIX TINY CUBES, not even a whole strip. Owners are clearly on a penny pinching budget if theyre watching portion control this closely. Salad was tossed in so much dressing it was soupy. The Korean BBQ wrap was soaked with sesame that overpowered every other flavor. The tortillas fell apart immediately from being so wet, and when we took the wrap out of the tortilla a literal puddle of oil dripped out onto the foil. Was a mess to eat and we paid like $30 just to throw everything out. Id go back for the smoothie because that was good but I would rather eat a jean jacket than more food from here.
Review №6
2022-03-27First off i never leave reviews but every time I go to this restaurant the staff is SO friendly! I love the vibe here :) I found this restaurant from a coupon in the mail!!! food is just incredible they have great prices and this is now me and my family’s GO TO SPOT ! I get my toddler the power bowl and I feel good about giving my child the food because it’s healthy and has what he needs to grow !
Review №7
2022-03-15A sad, slow deterioration of quality of food and quality of service. The staff looks to be sleeping or on drugs. 6 employees huddled by the grill when I entered, none bothering to look up or come to greet the customers. The counter of ingredients was disgusting. Everything had mixed together and nothing was wiped clean. Food wells were empty. Keep in mind, this was at 4:15 on a weekday. Must have been when all 6 employees take their 90 minute break at the same time. Sadly this is not an isolated experience. Each time I visit, theres something new that leaves me wondering what happened to this place?, and feeling like the visit will likely be my last.
Review №8
2022-01-26The coolest way to enjoy something healthy. My favorite is the Chicken Cobb salad.
Review №9
2022-05-23First time at a corelife and I was pleasantly surprised! We had been told that it was a salad place and having 2 teenagers that means a big no. Boy was that description wrong, or at least very misleading! Yes they have salads but they also have so much more! Wraps and tacos and a helpful staff to answer crazy questions! And their juices.... OMG their juices! Crazy good! Place was fairly clean except for the flooring in front of the juice dispensers which was to be expected and they were trying to keep up. Restrooms were clean and didnt smell. We will return!
Review №10
2021-10-101st timer and it was delicious. Build ur bowl with vegan options is a plus.