Corelife Eatery - Roanoke

There are a wide variety of flavors and tastes to choose from at this restaurant! The service is consistently quick and friendly.

My first and last visit to this restaurant. I arrived during lunch time and it was not busy, with only one person ahead of me. Despite there being at least 5 workers, the system was slow and repetitive. It took an excessive amount of time and multiple people to order 2 tacos and a smoothie. After waiting for what felt like an eternity, I decided to sit outside in the sun, only to be greeted by the overpowering smell of vomit. To make matters worse, my mango smoothie tasted like banana because that’s how they make them – with a thickener. Finally, my chicken taco had a minimal amount of chicken and flavor, as it was weighed before being added to the tortilla. Overall, a disappointing lunch experience.

I absolutely love the food at this restaurant, but the way I was treated really made a difference. The waitress, Amanda, was very rude and impatient. There were no other customers in the restaurant except for one person behind me in line. When I asked why I wasn't given any options for my second bowl, she informed me that they were also fulfilling online orders. I believe that all customers should be treated equally and with respect. It was a terrible experience with a horrible person working at CoreLife. Everyone deserves to be treated with importance and respect.

We have visited multiple locations of this local franchise and love the variety of options available. There are plenty of vegetarian choices, such as quinoa, napa cauliflower, and purple rice, as well as vegetarian protein options like falafel and tofu. Be cautious, as the spicy broccoli can be quite intense. For first-time visitors, it is recommended to go through the service line to see all the available choices before making a decision. Once you have tried a few options and are familiar with the menu, ordering ahead for pickup or using the drive-thru is convenient. The restaurant offers a wide selection of interesting fountain drinks and has a loyalty program for registered customers. The food is consistently fresh and delicious, making it a great option for a franchise restaurant.

I recently tried this restaurant as a quick grab-and-go option. They offer many vegan toppings and dressings. Just a heads up, the spicy noodles are not vegan.