Freshii… the fast food joint that tries to convince you it’s selling healthy food… You can of course get healthy options… but you need to nix the sauces/dressings, stick to the salads and beware easy calorie add-ons… I like most items from the menu and enjoy the daily $ 5 lunch option(they are all relatively good and it’s cheap if you don’t add any protein). I wouldn’t call them filling but they’re not bad for lunch… the sodium counts are pretty high on a lot of items though. As an example: Freshii Metaboost wrap(sounds healthy right?) 850 Calories! 48g FAT! 700mg salt, 22g protein… Compared to the dreaded McDonalds DOUBLEQUARTERPOUNDERWITHCHEESE (disclaimer: my math says that’s a half pounder…) 780 Calories, 45g fat, 1310mg salt, 50g protein… I’m not making the argument that one is better than the other… just pointing out that Freshii is a fancy fast food joint with trendy ingredients and high prices for food that is on a relative basis not all that better than a burger. That said, I’ll see you there for lunch today!
Shannon W.
Place rating: 4 Willowdale, Toronto, Canada
It’s always good to have healthy options. If you’re a vegan/vegetarian or just want to eat something freshly made in front of you, then you’ll love this place. The place has a nice patio, but seats are limited. I had a Baja Burrito and it sure tasted healthy. You always have the option of adding a protein item(ie: chicken, beef, or tofu) at an extra cost.
Justin G.
Place rating: 3 Aurora, Canada
This location opened up within my work location in the North American centre right at Yonge and Finch close to the subway entrance(if you are going through the corporate building to get to the subway). This looks like a fast food/food court type place and operates like one, but it really is fresh and healthy. It is probably the most healthy fast food operation I have been into. When I am feeling the need for something fast and am looking for something healthy and yummy, this has become my main go to location. My first experience was a Ninja Wrap… I honestly don’t know half of what was in this, but it was packed… I repeat packed with veggies and nuts, soft and crunchy, and yummy. They’re options are delicious and fresh… and recommended. Again, this is fast food… but it is healthy fast food.
Cheryl H.
Place rating: 3 Toronto, Canada
Great place for healthy vegan, vegetarian and non vegetarian eats. I’ve had the teryaki twist and the Pangoa bowls both made vegan. I actually really like the sauces they use in the bowls but the rest is pretty unexciting, good but definitely something I could make at home. They have a variety if soups, wraps, and salads as well. The sauce on the Pangoa is a sweet BBQ and really elevated the whole dish which looks like nothing special until the flavourful sauce hits your taste buds. If it wasn’t for the delicious sauces on the bowls I would be going elsewhere… They are really that good. They use biodegradable containers(minus the plastic lid) which is great. The prices are decent and They have a daily $ 5 meal special which makes me want to eat here regularly. My only complaint is the bowls are a little boring in terms of visual appear and they are a little skimpy on the toppings. Lots of rice but little of everything else. Also, I find their website extremely annoying to navigate and find contact numbers. I also wish they were open a little later. I’ll definitely be back.
Joe L.
Place rating: 5 Brampton, Canada
Freshii is quick, tasty, and pretty Healthy compared to most fast food places. I usually always get the Kona wrap for $ 8.99 plus tax and it is super delicious! The wrap is whole wheat and comes with romaine lettuce, hard boiled egg, tuna, avocado, and honey dijon sauce. It is a protein packed wrap that is definitely worth the money. My friends usually always get their salads which are an extremely popular item and you get a ton of salad. They have options from soups, chips, healthy smoothies, breakfast options, juices, chips, and you can even purchase a detox juice system for a pretty penny. I recommend coming here if you are looking for a truly healthy alternative. Anybody who eats healthy on a regular basis knows that it is expensive whenever you compare it to regular junk food people normally purchase. Carbs such as rice, pasta, and bread are all cheap compared to fresh lettuce, avocados, steak, and chicken so I think you get what you pay for. Plus…you can never put a price on your health so I highly recommend this place.
Cher A.
Place rating: 4 North York, Canada
I really like this location. I came here for a salad after my workout and it was really good! I’ve been here two times and I will definitely go back. The restaurant is bright and clean. Stephen is the manager and he is really friendly and kind. My first salad was to-go and they accidentally forgot to put on the avocado. To accommodate me, Stephen was kind enough to offer me a free salad on another day. That was really nice of him and something he didn’t have to do. My second salad ordered at this location was perfect. It was full of flavour and had delicious avocados. I would recommend both the Cobb and Fiesta Salads. Both are delicious! I’m glad I stumbled across this location. Now I will be able to pick up a delicious salad on my way home or on my way downtown in the future. The food is fresh, healthy and full of good nutrients for your body. The service is also really quick. I highly recommend this Freshii location if you are craving something quick and healthy. The Freshii team is also more than happy to help you accommodate any dietary restrictions. They can also show you a list with the nutrition information for their entire menu.
Hazel P.
Place rating: 4 North York, Canada
I tried this location again, this time ordering a custom bowl. I have to say, it’s kind of pricey but this is one of the healthiest places to eat around here. Plus I don’t have to go outside to get it! I have never had a problem with their food & I’ve got a sensitive stomach. So I was kind of surprised that another Unilocaler had a problem with their salad. The employees here are now much better at making the food. Things taste better and are made much faster now.
Adele W.
Place rating: 2 Pickering, Canada
I don’t know about this place. It’s bright, clean and the staff is helpful but I went here for lunch the other day with a co-worker, ordered different salads and by mid-afternoon, neither of us were feeling too well. I opted for the Superbiotic with chicken and she created her own concoction. The ingredients in the Superbiotic sounded fantastic but unfortunately, the ‘toppings to lettuce ratio’ is off and it rendered the salad somewhat bland. Half the amount of lettuce would have been better. Freshii’s is extremely over-priced and for a salad and a pop, my lunch came to $ 13. I could have gotten way more for way less elsewhere. If I do give them another shot, it may be for a soup but I doubt I would have a salad again. It’s a shame. I had great hopes for this place. A 2.5 star at best.