Zoes Kitchen

This was my first visit to Zoes… my low review is for the lack of food accuracy. I ordered the Gruben with fresh fruit, I asked what other cheese options they had and one of the offered selections was mozzarella so I chose that, however my sandwich was made with feta. When asked to make a side selection I asked the cashier what was in the fruit salad, they proceeded to tell me pineapple, watermelon, strawberries, and grapes. The fruit I received had one piece of pineapple, grapes, oranges, and apples (no strawberries or watermelon). I ordered my food to go, so it’s a bit frustrating to get home and not have what you were expecting.

Love the salad sampler. You get chicken salad, pasta salad, potato salad and slaw. I substituted the potato salad (which is delicious but I am trying not to eat potatoes) for a second side of slaw. It’s all so delicious. You get pita bread to mop it all up. Lots of food and yum!

I’ve always wanted to open a southern Mediterranean hotspot and goodness this was my idea of that with a retro twist. Where else can you have chicken kabobs over a rice pilaf with homemade potato salad and freshly made hummus as an appetizer. Love this place! If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth stopping.

Would give a higher review, delicious chicken salad, and other food but found a bone in the batch I bought on 1÷13÷2016. Almost choked.

Had the pleasure of enjoying a catered lunch from Zoe’s today. While the dip was rather ho-​hummus, everything else was fantastic! Salad and pitas were nice and fresh. The rice was tasty and not overcooked. The kebabs were sized just right, cooked to perfection and delicious! To top it all off, there was plenty of fresh brewed iced tea to wash it all down!

Love this place. The food is awesome and genuine. The wait is always short. The parking in the area can be a little rough, but totally worth it.

This location wasn’t as good as the Brentwood location on the day I visited. The chicken was over cooked and dry. My lunch was prepared quickly and it showed. It was also a smaller portion than what I normally receive in Brentwood. I will probably not visit this location again. The food was edible and tasty enough, though less than average.

Delicious, healthy food made fresh in house? Yes please! I had the Greek chicken marinara and it blew my mind. Good portion size, reasonably priced, fantastic food. I am only in this part of town for work this week, but I plan on visiting it again. Food should make you happy to eat each bite, and I can’t get enough of this

I had the steak kabob. The steak had excellent flavor and potatoes did as well. The atmosphere is fun and there is a nice patio area outside. This is one of my daughters favorite restaurants and I can see why.

My coworker and I went here for dinner on a Monday night. He was raving about it, so I was interested. I ordered the steak kebabs and he ordered chicken kebabs without all the «stuff» and soup.
We received our food and I was disappointed to see that my kebabs were covered in some sort of dark sauce, which was not listed on the menu. The smashed potatoes and roasted veggies were sitting in oil. The pieces of steak were large, which was nice, but very low quality «steak.» Needless to say, I was disappointed.
My coworker’s chicken kebabs were not covered in sauce. Since he ordered 3, he graciously shared one with me. It was tasty, which is why I went with 3 stars instead of the 2 I would have given based on my meal. Maybe the salads are better? Also, at the register, there was a HUGE chocolate chunk cookie that was calling my name, but I declined. Next time, cookie, next time!

Always a classic go-​to for when I’m in the area. Food is always consistent and the service is very friendly. I usually go during lunch hour and the food comes out exceptionally fast. I usually get the chicken skewers and Greek salad. I highly recommend it if you are looking for quick and healthy meal.

$ 9 for the grilled turkey, slaw sandwich. The bread was soggy. The «rice pilaf» was completely undercooked and hard. Unfortunately disappointing

Americanized Greek/​Mediterranean cafeteria.
My usual order: Spinach Roll-​ups with chicken and a side of grilled veggies. Their Greek salads are good proportions. Although I haven’t tried these items myself, my coworkers have enjoyed the Pimento Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Salad Sandwich, and Egg Salad Sandwich. Their best item? The chocolate cake. Hell buy a tray and take it home — it’s only $ 20.
Download their app and you can submit your receipts to get free goodies like sports cups, hummus, or (mmmm) cake.
Location — Great. Within the Hill Center.
Parking — Sucks. You’re in Green Hills.
Service — Fair.
Food — Good.
Pricing — Good.

What I liked:
1. Chicken Salad — This is my go-​to lunch option. I get on a bed of lettuce to combat #2 below.
2. All of the sides– The sides really steal the show here. From the pimento cheese to the potato salad and coleslaw… they are a meal in themselves.
What I didn’t like
1. The Green Hills location gets quite backed during the lunch time rush. Finding nearby parking can be a pain here too.
2. Fat content– Diners beware– that delicious chicken salad isn’t the best thing on the menu for the waistline.
Overall Verdict: Despite being a person that typically avoids chains at all costs, this is, hands down, my favorite «fast casual» lunch spot. There are healthy, interesting, flavor-​packed lunch options and quick service (once you get in the door after finding a parking spot that is).

Love their chicken salad! Zoe’s is always my quick go-​to spot when I don’t feel like cooking at home.

Why did it take me so long to discover this place? I love it. The quinoa salad is one of my favorite meals anywhere. The cashiers are friendly and know the product. The people who bring out the food are also friendly. Maybe some of this is just southern charm, but it’s not lost on me, that’s for sure. It’s not a super cheap meal, nor is it crazy expensive. For the quality of the food and the wide array healthy food options on the go, Zoe’s is the bomb dot com. The end.

As a long time Zoe’s customer, I cannot say enough good things about this place. I used to frequent both locations in Columbia, South Carolina so I was stoked when I found out they had one in Nashville. Today was my third visit to the Nashville location. As expected during lunch hour the place was bustling with activity. The very friendly cashier (didn’t get her name) engaged my husband and I in conversation. I inquired about the formal process of requesting a Zoe’s near our house. She then referred me to Blake the manager. I was impressed by both Blake and the cashier. They both had very warm personalities and were resourceful in regards to answering my questions.
The food experience here is wonderful, remaining consistent with the other Zoe’s I have had the pleasure of visiting.
Two things I wanted to address… One reviewer stated when she visited Zoe’s there was food on the floor. Zoe’s stays pretty busy due to their popularity. Today I witnessed toddlers dropping food in an attempts to stuff their faces. Due to the busy nature of this establishment and the number of children visiting at any given time I can see how it may be difficult to stay right on top of the floors all the time. I have never had an inclination to believe this or any other Zoe’s I have visited was dirty and unfit for dining. And I am a pretty picky person.
Secondly, I heard ppl state the food was bland. If you are seeking massive amounts of MSG, sugar, and salt to flavor your food I suggest you visit Krystal’s or Burger King. The concept behind Zoe’s is healthy, fresh, and wholesome food. I personally still absolutely dig the seasonings they use and the taste of the food as do other reviewers by almost unanimous opinions on Unilocal.So please realize their food is an excellent alternative to calorie and fat laden processed food. Better yet, go try it yourself. If you don’t like it — then don’t return! :)
And whoever reads this — Zoe’s can you please open a location in Smyrna, Tennessee on Sam Ridley Parkway??? Pretty please???
TIP: Check in to foursquare upon arrival to receive 10% off your first purchase. Not sure if Unilocal has a deal or not.

The food here is a bit over priced for what I think is a really dressed up fast food restaurant. There are a few healthy options but it just didn’t feel that healthy to me.
The biggest thing that stuck out to me was how dirty this restaurant was. Trash on the floors — something sticky on the tables which was just off-​putting.
I might try it again but I wasn’t impressed with my first run through.

The first thing I noticed about this place was that it had more patrons of Asian descent (me being one of them) than the Pei Wei’s next door. I was highly amused at that. It was probably just a coincidence.
I’m not a fan of sandwiches. I also do not like white meat chicken. But I ordered their chicken kebob plate. Eight or 9 bite-​sized chunks of chicken arrived on 2 skewers, interspersed with chunks of grilled onion, peppers, and tomato. Half the plate had the Greek salad — complete with feta, a few olives, and pepperoncini. And there was a side of rice. Each table has a bottle of Greek salad dressing, and grinders of salt and pepper.
If you’re into healthy eating, this place is for you. Me, I miss the fatty goodness, and found everything bland. I don’t think the chicken was marinated or anything — any seasoning remained on the outside. The salad and the dressing were nothing to write home about. And the rice was salty. Perhaps I should have chosen the dish that came with orzo.
I may come back just to have their chocolate cake or their chocolate chip cookies. They looked better than the main food.

I love Zoes. Chicken salad is an all time fave, as well as the yaya cake! Their menu has changed within the last few months which is nice because it’s now a little more Greek.
Staff can be a little sour at times, but catch them on a good day and it’s fine!

Three words: YaYa’s Chocolate Cake. I shared a piece of cake with some girlfriends. There was no polite leaving the last bite… more of a stabbing you with my fork so I can get more before you can. In fact, we had to buy a second piece because one simply was not enough. The cake is light and moist but full of perfect chocolately flavor. And the frosting! Plus, they make it fresh every day, so we happened to catch a warm piece coming out of the oven. Heaven. I wanted to give YaYa a big thank you hug after eating that cake.
I didn’t try anything else on the menu, but they have a healthful menu with fresh ingredients at wallet friendly prices. Ah, did I mention YaYa’s cake? You should probably get a piece… or a whole sheet pan.