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Fresh Kitchen

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Health food restaurant Gluten free restaurant New us american restaurant

Health-centric cafe in a bright, modern space for build-your-own bowls. People often mention good, bowl, chicken, fresh, healthy, Fresh, delicious, time, Kitchen, service,


Address

1350 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, United States

Website

www.eatfreshkitchen.com

Contact

+1 813-280-0515

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (2.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 am to 9:35 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9:35 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9:35 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9:35 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9:35 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 9:35 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 9:05 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (26) bowl (24) chicken (17) fresh (14) healthy (14) Fresh (11) delicious (10) time (10) Kitchen (8) service (8)
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  • 5/5 alexa k. 1 year ago on Google
    absolutely loved the food here, it was so good! we got a steak bowl, a chicken bowl, vegan cookies, and an agua fresca. for the chicken bowl i got their citrus chicken on a base of sweet potato noodles with green beans, chickpeas, and feta, and i tore that bowl up it was absolutely scrumptious. we got there for lunch after moving furniture all morning so we were tired and hungry and fresh kitchen Did The Job. the vegan cookies were really tasty too ! i hadn’t had many baked goods that were vegan before but they were delicious, didn’t leave any crumbs. i didn’t love the agua fresca but i’m picky about them anyways, it was a good drink overall but it didn’t compare to how good the bowl and the cookies were. definitely recommend !!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Victoria V. 3 years ago on Google
    We drive 40 minutes just for Fresh Kitchen, at least once a month. The food is worth the drive and the customer service makes the long drive unnoticeable. Everyone is always friendly and very efficient when ordering, but also helpful enough when it was our first time ordering and weren't used to the menu. The Kennedy Blvd has better parking available, so park where designated because you will be ticketed. We always get two six bowls and a kids bowl for our girls to share. It is more than enough food, and has yet to disappoint.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Countess 5 months ago on Google
    I just made an order and picked it up. I'm finally about to eat and I am thrown off by how much I paid for this bowl (over $30) to NOT get what I paid for. I asked for four servings of the broccoli. Ordered online and I have proof of this. This does not look like four servings of broccoli. I stopped coming to FK because of the price and the amount of food given. This visit has reminded me why. Also, the salmon has way more bones in them than I remember. Very poor experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carrie 2 years ago on Google
    Menu was a little confusing for a first timer, but staff was super helpful in explaining it and offering suggestions on what to pair together. The food was very good- I got a kids portion and it was just enough. They had a lot of good fruit drink options, too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt R. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely love coming here. Amazing food, quick, easy, and healthy. Highly recommended, the BBQ chicken and steak are the best proteins.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily “M” C. 7 months ago on Google
    My new favorite addiction! Sooooo good I’m going for the third night in a row. Super healthy and filling I highly recommend. My favorite are the noodles, mushrooms, bbq chicken
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David O. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a healthy meal and lowkey environment. I ordered the cauliflower rice and my wife ordered the cauliflower mash as our bases, and both were excellent. The portions were decent for the price as well! Will definitely be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TampaRestaurantGuide D. 9 months ago on Google
    Debated between 4 or 5 stars. I have a feeling this healthy food tastes good because salt is added. A nice place to come for a post workout meal. It's Chipotle style ordering where you choose what you want in the bowl. You can get a 4 or 6 bowl. In the 6 bowl you get 2 bases, 2 veggies, and 2 proteins. You can get a dressing on it or on the side. My 6 bowl order is cauliflower mash, noodles or rice, broccoli, mushrooms, 2 types of chicken, sauce on the side. Outdoor seating only at the moment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dawnie 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for lunch yesterday and loved the food. The service was quick and efficient. I had a four bowl and my husband had a six bowl. In fact, this is the first time in a really long time that we’ve gone out to eat and left 100% satisfied. Our lunch was amazing and we felt like for the amount and quality of food we got it was worth the price. I would highly recommend the cauliflower potato mash, sweet potato noodles, lemon garlic broccoli, and BBQ chicken. I did try the coconut siracha sauce on the side. While the sauce was good, I enjoyed the flavors of the food without the sauce better. So nice to find a restaurant where I can get anything on the menu. Even today we were talking about how much we enjoyed our lunch yesterday. Would 100% go here again if in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriella A. 1 year ago on Google
    I got 4 I believe which is 1 protein, 1 vegetable, 2 bases. The coconut rice was amazing!!! I got the bbq chicken with asparagus and cherry tomatoes. It was all flavorful and very filling(portions are good). I spent around $15+ tip=$20. Don’t forget to tip((: the staff, environment, ambiance was perfect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathy Mitchell L. 1 year ago on Google
    OMG the food is so gooood and filling. This was my first time ordering and it won't be my last. I ordered Ginger rice, ginger green beans, spinach salad, mushrooms, grilled salmon and grilled chicken 😋 😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elnura N. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the combination of healthy bowls. My favorite is the brown rice, spicy noodles and salmon. Everything is amazingly seasoned. Loved it 🍲❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 nishant n. 1 year ago on Google
    For Wednesday night, I was near Hyde park and we were looking for the healthy bowls for the dinner. I searched near me and decided to have salad bowls from fresh kitchen. For the dinner we ordered 2 six bowls for dinner. For the first bowl it was grilled bbq chicken, chilled caprese tofu and for the second bowl it was grilled bbq chicken, almond baked chicken as proteins. The fresh kitchen has lot of healthy salad options and it gives users to add different portions including proteins, salads and sauces. The service at Fresh Kitchen was good and the server added the portions according to my request. The bowls were delicious and had good portions. The food was delicious and freshly made. Loved the bowls for the dinner and they have good food options.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A R. 3 years ago on Google
    This food was so good that I even forgot to get pictures until after we started eating! The food is fresh and cooked perfectly! The restaurant is clean and fully staffed. Everyone was wearing a mask and no patrons were eating inside. There is a small outdoor eating space. The only drawback was that it was difficult to park, but it appears that they are either adding or redoing a parking lot on the side of the building. Overall, excellent experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian S. 3 years ago on Google
    Imagine a food bowl packed with healthy flavor that leaves you feeling full and satisfied without the "hit by a truck" feeling of most eating places. That's Fresh Kitchen! The food is cooked fresh, with fresh ingredients, and it's right on the counter as you order, so you can see what you're about to get before you order it. That could be why its called "Fresh" Kitchen. They also have the lightest tasting lemonades and beverages, made in-house, to compliment the food! And all priced very reasonably, to boot! And in a hurry, you can get a cup of broth to go! Soooo good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patri 7 months ago on Google
    Awesome experience. Healthy, GF options that you can choose from. Bases, proteins, veggies and sauces, you can create your bowl however you prefer 😊 Staff is nice too! Def recommended.

  • 5/5 Jay N. 6 months ago on Google
    Food is always delicious and fresh. The salmon is very flavorful and has perfect consistency (not overcooked). Love the chicken options and the cauliflower mash is very good. Really enjoy all the sauce options. Two complaints: cauliflower noodles should be warm and the parking at this location is usually a nightmare. Staff is always pleasant.

  • 3/5 Roy H. 5 months ago on Google
    If you’re all about veggies, than veggies galore. I’ll give them kudos for the service I’ve gotten because I was taken care of beginning to end. This is your type of restaurant if your diet is vegetable heavy. You can’t go wrong with their selection. I’m all for fresh food, but this isn’t necessarily my cup of tea. I had the BBQ chicken which at the very least was my favorite. But it was covered up in all the vegetables that were put into the bowl.

  • 5/5 Meg C. 7 months ago on Google
    The food is delicious and consistent in flavors each time I have gone. The lemonades are delicious as well! Parking is limited so be aware but the crowd is fast paced so I always find a spot. For the most part the staff is friendly accept for your occasional cashier who barely greets you. It’s happened a handful of times but the food is too good so I overlook those small aspects.

  • 5/5 Miriam M. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place to eat staff are very friendly and the place is nice first time visiting here from Boston

  • 5/5 Chris V. 8 months ago on Google
    Line goes by fast, quality ingredients, tasty food, filling, clean, and healthy. Highly recommend for a quick and tasty lunch

  • 4/5 Roberto 4 months ago on Google
    Friendly environment, good food, not expensive. With 10 to 15 dollars, you can make your own bowl composition choosing among a bunch of ingredients. Car parking available.

  • 5/5 Reese A. 8 months ago on Google
    If you like chipotle, moes, or any other fast-casual bowl oriented restaurant. This is wayyyy better! This was my first time going and I ordered a 6 bowl, the ingredients were so fresh and high quality, namely the herb roasted steak. Don’t leave a lot of reviews but if you’re looking for a quick lunch highly suggest giving it a try!

  • 3/5 Amelle H. 10 months ago on Google
    The food itself is very good. Very fresh tasting and definitely not reheated/defrosted. However, I have had a handful of instances now where the portions have been ridiculously small, almost the size of a Four bowl as opposed to a Six (what I get). In some cases when family or friends of “larger” or taller build have ordered my meal for me, the portions are notably larger. It seems a bit unfair to that my portion is being based on my “size” so to speak; I am an athlete, so the smaller portions have not been enough to satisfy me. I also notice that as of recent, there has been a “forced tip” added to online orders. I have no issues with tipping for good service or good food, but to effectively snatch a couple extra bucks for zero service/human interaction seems awkward. What if the food I receive is a lesser portion than paid for? What if the food is not good quality (which it usually is)? It’s like tipping an Uber driver before you even get into the car, only to find out they drive irresponsibly. 3/5 for good food but forced tips + weird portion size variations

  • 3/5 Rachel N. 4 months ago on Google
    They never change anything around it’s the same thing month after month and the veggies also never change. It would be cool if they changed the menu seasonally I don’t always just want green beans, mushrooms, or cubed sweet potatoes?? It’s so odd they never stray away from it. Now they charge extra for cheese and tomatoes. Also the sweet potato noodles are cold and there is no salt or pepper. Everything is single use which isn’t environmentally friendly. Water out of machine isn’t cold. Parking is really bad at this location.

  • 5/5 Greg W. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic food. Patient staff. Lots of traffic. I picked this place for a light dinner. My kid was cutting weight for a competition. Left full, not sruffed and feeling good. Great place.

  • 4/5 Zavier H. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was very tasty. Love how everything is all prepared so all you have to do is tell them what you want and it's ready in seconds. I do wish they had more vegan options, but the options they did had were very good. Staff were very knowledgeable and patient as it was my first time going there, even with a long line. Would come again.

  • 5/5 Jami G. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first time to Fresh Kitchen and won't be my last. They have a nice selection of ingredients to build your bowl. Fresh and delicious. Since this was my first time there I stood and studied the ingredient list for a while and the staff was courteous and helpful. The only drawback is that they have very limited seating and you have to cut through the storage area to use the restrooms since it is such a small space.

  • 4/5 Alford Arnold J. 1 year ago on Google
    I was in town and hit the spot up bc I wanted something healthy and quick.... This spot was so good..... I did think the inside seating was small like no where to sit because it was cold outside..... The food tasted really good... Seasoned well.... Sauce was good too... I would not get that siracha sauce it's hot 🥵lol... I wish I got the guy who was working the line on Sat afternoon ... He was really helpful... I got the BBQ chicken and steak! Steak was tender... I wanted the salmon but I was nervous it would be dry.. The chicken n steak didn't miss... I did like the kale salad.... Definitely would come back. Only downside was the seating.

  • 5/5 HawaiianNavy 1 year ago on Google
    This place is AMAZING!!! Super FRESH ingredients with so much flavor!!! Fast casual bowls of greens, grains, veggies and protein, with unique, freshly made dressings. No matter what you choose, you will not be disappointed. Fresh pressed juices are also tasty. This is a popular location, so parking can sometimes be a challenge in the middle of the lunch rush, but do not let that deter you from coming here.

  • 5/5 Josh D. 1 year ago on Google
    Fresh Kitchen is always fresh, quick, and healthy food while on the go! I've been going to here for 5+ years. I took my coworker twice this business trip and the food was amazing. You choose from a base, proteins, veggies, and sauces to create the perfect meal. Their service is excellent as well - the manager talked to us for 10 - 15 minutes and went out of his way to open the door for us as we left... Great place!

  • 5/5 Maria R. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, fast service and fresh food. Lunch was delicious. There was a very long line, however it moved quickly. I will definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 Bermesola D. 2 years ago on Google
    Fresh, Fast, Friendly, Healthy- Deliciousness! Highly recommend!!

  • 5/5 Melissa G. 2 years ago on Google
    I just had to stop and immediately write a review about this Fresh Kitchen location. First of all, the food is fantastic and fully gluten free. I love wowing my Executive team with great lunches, and they love this restaurant. More importantly, we had an issue with an order today and the manager and team went above and beyond to make it right. Highly recommend this location.

  • 5/5 mvilven 2 years ago on Google
    This place is fantastic. There are several bowl choices and they are all healthy. The best part, the food is delicious. I've had several of the sides and almost all the proteins to include steak and chicken. This place is legit, highly recommend 👌

  • 5/5 Tina F. 2 years ago on Google
    FK is always delicious. It never ever disappoints. If you haven't tried this place it's a must. Anyone that can get my husband to eat broccoli should get an award! FK has him hooked so I love them for helping us get the veggies in. I've had everything they serve and I love every item!

  • 5/5 DanielleRene G. 2 years ago on Google
    We were going to eat Taco Dirty but tried Eat Fresh Kitchen and I’m so happy we did! Loved the outside garden like scenic seating. The QUALITY of the food was amazing for Flavor, texture, variety. Simple easy to order menu. Very clean. I loved sitting outside in the covered patio with the fresh plants and warm glowing lights. I think it might be my new favorite place to eat.

  • 5/5 Naga Yathindra Gupta Raja (. 2 years ago on Google
    The food here is simply put awesome, every ingredient is crafted to be perfect. Flavours are just right. Veggies are so fresh and crisp, I can feel that all the ingredients used of finest quality. I wouldn't mind driving for 50 miles just to have food here!

  • 5/5 Harry B. 2 years ago on Google
    The best version of fast food for people with any desire to eat healthy. One of the only ways to get adequate servings of vegetables ready-to-eat. I have also ordered catering for large events and always receive compliments on the choice. The Howard location is a south Tampa staple for a reason- fast, healthy, and tasty food is hard to come by.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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