I am so happy I found Blue Lemon! The food is amazing, and the price is more than fair! I love that their food is light and filling at the same time, and the menu choices are great. I had a hard time deciding what to eat, because the menu choices were all sounding so good! Our sides were delivered to our table not one minute after we sat down! Also, the clean, fresh environment is beautiful. It's amazing how much more confident you feel about a place when the floors are sparkling clean. I will definitely be a frequent diner at Blue Lemon.
(5)
joe s.
The best Fish Tacos!! Tasty food and great service, I recommended this place.
(5)
Alecia H.
Yummm! They the where so so so busy that there was a long line out the door the night I was there. Lucky for me we called in our order and it took no time to slip in past the line and pick up my order at the bakery counter!
(4)
Juliet C.
Ordered the fish tacos. The fish tasted like it had freezer burn. I eat fish all the time and something wasnt right with it. On the other hand the buttrernut squash soup was good.
(1)
garrett C.
Went here to try something new and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the hummus which was very thick in texture but delicious, the pita wedges served with it were great too. For the main course I had the fish tacos and they were great. What I really liked most about this menu item was the inclusion of mahi mahi, shrimp, and salmon. What was also fun about the dish was the presentation and how they left it to the diner to put their own little tacos together with the various ingredients provided on the plate. Also they had one of those drink machines that has every coke product you can imagine. Over all the food was good, a little pricey but I'll be back.
(4)
Melanie M.
I do not usually post reviews, but this place was absolutely awful. I went there last night with a friend, ordered two "entrees" that totaled at $35 bucks. My expectations for that amount of money are higher than your average and I was very disappointed. The ravioli was mostly composed of a bed of spinach on the bottom, the salmon had more zucchini than salmon and when we went up for dessert, we were rudely ignored for at least 5 minutes as the employees chatted in the back. I will not be returning here due to their misrepresentation of the food and the horrible service.
(2)
Gary T.
An awesome place, delicious breakfast sandwich, healthy, tastey, large portion, friendly and fast, but gourmet food! I've also tried lunch and dinner, same amazing quality, originality, definitely the coolest soda fountains anywhere.
(5)
Jillian H.
I went here with my boyfriend and we ordered two entrees and two desserts. Should be simple, right? They did not get a single thing on our order right. They brought the desserts first, which were all wrong and did not offer to fix them or reimburse us for them. They girl just stared at us as we told her this was wrong and then left the plate and walked away. When our entrees came out mine was right but my boyfriend's was not so we sent it back. After 15 minutes I was almost done with my meal and they had not brought his back out. He went to ask what was going on and they were not even working on his food! They had simply brought the incorrect plate back to the kitchen and forgotten about it. He had them put another order in. Another 15 minutes later, when I am finished with my meal, they bring his to the table. No apologies were offered and we were not offered reimbursement for the meal. Needless to say, we were not happy with this experience and we will not return.
(1)
Lisa D.
Yummy I came here for lunch after my chiropractic appointment next door and the food and ambiance was AMAZING! I had the black bean ravioli and it was delicious. Also the spinach and pear salad with balsamic dressing and it was good. The prices were cheap for the quality of food which was suburb definitely would eat here more often if we lived here. The line might seem long but it goes by fast.
(5)
Cecilia L.
Great friendly and fast service, clean restaurant. Would have been 5stars if not for a few issues with the food. I had the Lemon grilled chicken BLT. It was superb. I can never have BLTs because of the bacon but I was excited to see this had Turkey bacon and it was perfectly crispy. The combo of the Lemon vinaigrette and lemon pesto aioli just made the sandwich pop. I ate every last bite. Got the pear & gorgonzola side salad to go with it. Loved all the fresh ingredients and the dressing was good but a little on the thick side, salad was delicious just wish there wasn't so much Turkey bacon on it. It was a bit overkill. Boyfriend got the braised beef short ribs. Very flavorful, potatoes were delicious but thought there was a little too much fat on the meat and the portion was meager (also carrot didn't seem fully cooked). He wound up eating rest of my salad to fill up. Great service again at end of meal. Pleasantly surprised and excited we finally got to come try this place out. I appreciate the healthier options
(4)
Wendy B.
I've eaten at two of the Blue Lemon locations and enjoyed both. I'm a fan of healthy eating and this little place has a menu full of fun options. The salads are remarkable! My friends and I have had the Pear and Gorgonzola Spinach salad - so, so, SO delicious, the Oriental Salad, and the Raspberry Chicken Salad. I appreciate how willing the staff has been to accommodate vegan alterations to the salads. My personal favorites are the Black Bean Ravioli and the Hummus Plate -- generous portions that are perfect for sharing. My friends rave about the fish tacos and the Black and Blue Burger.
(3)
Latisha P.
I like the concept and they have good food options, the food just doesn't taste so great. FOOD Coconut chicken curry with extra chicken (3 stars): Curry was pretty good. I got extra chicken and still thought it wasn't much, so it probably comes with very little chicken in the first place. Black bean ravioli (2 stars): Way too al dente! The filling tastes like canned black re-fried beans. ATMOSPHERE Pretty big restaurant. You order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. SERVICE They took a while to bring one of our dishes and came out with a cookie for each of us on the house to make up for it! Really nice of them. Bumped up a star for this.
(3)
Olyssa K.
Blue Lemon has the best salads around. Love coming here during my lunch breaks and trying all the different types of salads. Try the Ahi tuna salad when you get a chance, it's definitely one of my favorites. Healthy, good quality in meats and a refreshing place to sit down at for lunch and dinner.
(5)
Janet S.
Delicious food for my first visit here. It was a great meal to cap off a beautiful day spent in the mountains. Autumn was so sweet & helpful at the register. She gave great recommendations! You know you'll have a great meal when you ordered what all of the employees eat. The butternut squash soup was amazing! Delish!
(5)
Laura N.
Cute concept. Good food. Very fresh. Autumn at the counter was very sweet. Will come back!
(5)
Michelle F.
Tried this place today for the first time, after hearing good things, and was thoroughly impressed. We went around 1 pm and they were surprisingly busy. The staff was actively helpful, extremely cheerful, and appeared to really hustle. The menu choices were of good variety and I found myself torn between a few items. My mother in law and myself dined in and got a to go order for my husband, who is vegetarian (There were quite a few good options for him as well.) I got a mango mint chicken salad and a order of corn and provolone soup. My mother in law had a pesto chicken flatbread, and I ordered a mushroom, caramelized onion and feta flatbread (as well as some soup) for my husband. We also had a soda and a tea and the bill came to around $30, which I felt was very reasonable for 3 people and the combination and quality of ingredients offered. The lady taking our order gave us what looked like a buzzer, but was actually a locator that when set on the table we chose, would allow them to find us to deliver the food. She was very sweet and apologetic that we had to wait (not long at all). Our food came out surprisingly quick and looked fantastic. The kitchen is visible and we noticed the attentiveness by the lady assimilating the orders. She inspected for accuracy, quality, and we saw her wipe the side of the plate. (I've worked in restaurants and pay attention to plating and presentation.) The kitchen appeared very clean and well run. A man who I assume is a manager (he wore a collared shirt instead of a T) ran our food and was very polite. The salad was literally one of the best salads I've ever had. The mango was fresh and sweet, the portion of salad, chicken, and the ratio of ingredients were delightful. The mint added a subtle freshness and the almonds added texture. The salad was not over dressed in the vinaigrette and there was a good size fan of avocado at the top. (I can't stand when restaurants are stingy with avocado!) My husband and I enjoyed the soup, which came with a hearty wedge of bread. Both flatbreads were very good and both my mother in law and husband said they would be back and would order their dishes another time. I give them 5 stars for the overall experience. The menu was fresh, healthy, had deliberately creative pairings and a good variety. The staff was happy, genuine, and helpful. The manager was present, actively supervising and helping ensure timely service by running food- which is a big deal in my book! (When you've worked service, a manager that's a team player does wonders for morale!) He stood in the doorway to the service alley and appeared to calmly and collectively have everything under control. The place was clean, the food was delicious, and even though they were busy we had almost no wait for our food! Great job guys, keep up the good work- we'll see you later this week, I'm sure! :)
(5)
Kay Y.
Coffee was awesome. Food was good. Some great gluten free options here for burgers! ambience was good too. Would go again.
(5)
Belange H.
I really enjoyed this place for lunch so we tried it for breakfast one morning. The steak and eggs, omelette, and combo dish with bacon, eggs, and toast were disappointing. Flavor was bland, but the quality was fresh and the steak was tender and moist. Coffee and espresso drinks were mediocre, would have probably went to another coffee joint for better coffee. Service is friendly as always at any Blue Lemon Restaurant.
(3)
Charlotte S.
Honestly, this lunch was between sub poor and just average. You spend +$10 on an average plate. Maybe I'm old school, but $10 has some purchase power towards a great lunch, and blue lemon just doesn't cut it. My salad was small, tasted ok, but wasn't great. My friend's fettuccine Alfredo was over cooked, and honestly, not appetizing. We won't be coming back. With the plethora of lunch options these parts, blue lemon needs to amp up their game.
(2)
Daniel R.
Great spot for a clean eating lunch. I had ordered a salmon salad and it was fresh and delicious. Left me with a good full feeling. Not a gut bomb or anything. I don't want to be sexist, but this is more of a Girls Night Out, or a Girls meet up for Lunch type place. I had got that vibe from Pizzeria Limone also.
(4)
Markie N.
I really dont understand the hype around this place. Its like they try to be too gourmet/fancy and it ends up making the food taste just mehhh. I'd rather have a tastey ugly sandwich than a pretty mediocre one.
(2)
Kevin W.
Great steak Tacos... ask for the Chipotle sause on the side, or it can get a little overpowering.
(4)
Roger E.
Slow service, mediocre food, disgusted in trendy facade. Have been here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and every time it was a poor experience. The most recent was for breakfast. The restaurant had about 3 tables full and it still took nearly 30 mins to get our food.
(1)
Mike B.
Very slow, bad service, screwed up order and the food was cold and poorly cooked. Never going back.
(1)
Tia L.
I gave Blue Lemon a second chance after a terrible catering experience and I was pleasantly surprised. If you are a healthy person looking for a clean spot to eat this is great! The restaurant was clean and the healthy food was delicious. I try to avoid carbs and this is a great option. I got the Jalepeno Lime Salmon special and it was great; I loved the jalepeno sauce, it wasn't too spicy but had a great kick! I also got a side of the pear spinach salad instead of rice and it was quite large for a side and surprisingly delicious. I don't usually like fruit in salads but the pear went well with the dressing and nuts. I've also gotten salads here that I enjoyed.
(4)
Mr V.
I actually used to enjoy this place. The last couple times, they've really been slipping. The tacos I my last visit were the worst I'd had in this place. I just spent 20 minutes waiting for a burger while my daughter finished her cold Mac and cheese. I wish I had been asked if I wanted fries with it. I wasn't made aware that the picture showing fries didn't actually mean they were included in the 9$ price. The burger came out after I reminded them but, it tastes like it's been sitting on the warmer since my order was placed. The bread is falling apart and it's hardly worth eating other than not wanting to waste my money. Hope they appreciate my premature tip I left more than I enjoyed my food.
(3)
Nickolas W.
Great modern seasonal restaurant. Everything is presented by dish really well and the prices are reasonable.
(4)
Sermane T.
New restaurant that I may give another change, but way too many kinks. My order was missing items and the food was extremely cold. I took my food back and had to wait an extra 15 mins. and the food was not as tasty as the Blue lemon downtown location. Pros - Ambience, Location and Desert bar Cons - Wait time, cold and unflavored food, Poor service - no apology for the mistake or long wait.
(2)
Vic B.
Every time I go I'm less & less impressed. My wife loves it so I continue to go...but if it were up to me I'd avoid this bland food. The only redeeming dish is the spinach artichoke appetizer.
(1)
Monica V.
Blue Lemon is exactly how they describe themselves: pure clean food with a twist. I really like the look of this place. It's pretty modern with clean white counters and tabletops. They've got a nice selection of salads and entrees that are all pretty healthy choices in my book. You won't leave feeling like you're going to explode or go into a food coma, so don't expect large portions. I've had their butternut squash soup, spinach and pear salad, hummus plate, wild mushroom and feta flatbread, the ahi tuna, steak and bolognese. All of these dishes were exactly as described and tasty.
(4)
Jeffrey S.
I'm a fan, actually. I say "actually" because this place seems to evoke some pretty strong emotions from folks. Get a hold of yourselves, people. Just take a deep breath and everything's going to be just fine. Starting with the decor, Blue Lemon gives you a clean, crisp feel. It's a lot like IKEA in there. So if that's not your aesthetic, then it's not your aesthetic. I don't mind it--it's the right feel for the order-at-the-counter concept and doesn't take dramatic design license. It's.. textbook IKEA, not crazy experimental IKEA. Bright colors on white, some wood look in the chairs. Interesting but not totally insane lighting. The concept is clean, too. Order at the counter from a menu that's available to peruse, pay, then go sit down. They give you a pager or table number or something (I didn't handle that part of the night) and you find a seat. Easy enough. Tonight our service was wicked fast. We had both hot and cold meals, and all apps came out first, followed promptly by mains. The menu isn't too long or complicated, but you can tell it's been developed over time and that it's assembled time after time after time again. There's got to be long trainings on how to stack the hummus crackers and the salad stacks. It does lack a little bit of charm and heart, but it's also not crazy expensive, and jives with the concept. I had the beet and arugula salad and added a chicken breast. Delish. I'm a massive fan of beets. They pair beautifully with the tender arugula and rich feta cheese, cut by the sharp vinaigrette. The crunch of the candied pecans was a welcome, sweet sensation and it was served with a few points of toasted bread. Simple, clean, affordable. I have no complaints. It is true enough that this is located near the suburbs, so you're going to see people from the suburbs eating there. Now, I've had more than one meal ruined by a misbehaving kid so I can totally understand the frustration. But if you're choosing to take your kids here to dinner instead of the McD's, or Sonic, or whatever else that's nearby then I applaud you. Kids should know what arugula is. If you've got that big of a problem with the people you dine with, then maybe it's time to ask yourself just how important that really is. Every dish on the table looked delightful. It seemed on par for the concept and what they were going for. It's creative, but not nurtured. Different but not bold. Which is exactly, in my estimation, the niche that they're trying to fill.
(4)
Bruce B.
Took my wife for lunch. Must be known for salads because our Panini sandwiches were fair but overpriced. Ordered the sweet potato fries as a side-BIG mistake. Limp, cold and undercooked. Worst I've had in the valley. Green tea smoothie and sugar cookie were highlights of our lunch.
(1)
Mike F.
This place has amazing food!!! The service was outstanding. Blanca and Kimmie are some of the most genuine people around.
(5)
Shannon M.
Yummy fast gourmet. Would have given it 5 stars but the prices are steeper. My kids love their creamy mac n cheese and yummy dip with apple slices. I have to get the sweet potato fries whenever I go and they have delish desserts.
(4)
Lance H.
Blue Lemon had been good to me today's experience was quite sour. I ordered the steak. I didn't realize that they didn't ask me how I wanted it done until I finally cut into it and found it was well done. Not to my liking. It was tough and the lacked flavor. It was quite honestly one of the worst cooked steaks I've been served. I'm willing to give BL another chance because they do generally serve quality healthy food and our kids love their kids meals there which is great considering it doesn't come with a toy or tons of sugary crap. Lastly, several of the tables we tried to sit at looked stained and messy.
(2)
Raq D.
This place is great for a quick healthy meal! The butternut squash soup is awesome! I have also tried their ahi tuna, salmon, and carne asada tacos. They are all quality!
(4)
Jennifer C.
One of my favorite restaurants! We had the hummus plate for the appetizer. I like a creamier hummus with more garlic but the veggies were fresh and the hummus is good. We also had Fire-Roasted Anaheim Chicken and the Grilled Balsamic Chicken Panini. The Balsamic Chicken is AMAZING! I've also tried the Turkey Burger and the Ahi Tuna both are amazing!!!
(5)
Kathryn P.
Their soups are so delicious!!! Great menu with great prices, but most of all healthy, tasty and unique. The desserts are great too. Last time I got the carrot cake. Did not disappoint :)
(5)
Sutt J.
Their lemon blueberry pancakes are delicious!! My friend got a breakfast sandwich, which she was happy with. I went back later for dinner and was not as pleased. I will definitely go back for breakfast though!
(4)
Becky C.
Eggs Florentine for breakfast was great came with two eggs on an English muffin, tomatoes and spinach served with potatoes. Coffee was fresh, and my friends ordered specialty coffee that came very hot (almost too hot to drink until the end of the meal) Healthy options in a great modern environment. Will have to go back and try the lunch menu
(3)
Victoria H.
The Ft Union location of Blue Lemon is close to my employer so I eat here with regularity. I have tried all kinds of things on their menu and haven't found anything I don't like, provided their chefs get my "no cheese" order right. My only complaints are the noise level and cost, based on the portions. I can't get out without spending $15 just to get enough food to fill my belly. Obviously it's not so annoying that it deters me from going back. The food really is delicious.
(4)
Jeff N Shelley G.
The food is very good. If your from Utah county than it may not be the place for you, meaning you are a CHEEP A$$!!
(4)
Howie O.
Next!! I went for lunch and the place is full of typical Utah house wife's out to lunch after the botox appointment and before doctor shopping for some more xanax tabs. There is no sense of urgency to get the guy who has an hour lunch break through the line fed and out of the door. Food was over priced and didn't taste that great. I am over this fade of what seems to be health food served up on bright white plates.
(1)
Todd L.
I eat breakfast here literally almost every morning. At Blue Lemon, I can eat a grain-free paleo diet, and enjoy it too. In the morning, this is what I get: Omelet filled with tomatoes and spinach, topped with cheddar cheese. On the side I get pico de gallo salsa and fresh guacamole. Also on the side I get a salmon fillet. I top the salmon on the omelet and smother the stack with guacamole and the pico. Oh yea, also on the side, for breakfast, I have them put together a spring salad to keep it savory. I recommend this as "Dr. Lloyd's paleo breakfast."
(5)
Jameel Q.
Outstanding flavors. The salmon filet was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I had it over mixed vegetables and rice instead of Brussels sprouts and rice. My wife had the turkey sandwich which tasted nothing like I was expecting. Very good as well. This place was immaculately clean.
(5)
Laura G.
I've heard good things about Bue Lemon for a while, so I jumped at the chance to try it out recently. We were greeted by a really friendly host who helped us sort out the menu and made a few recommendations. I chose the chipotle pineapple bbq sandwich, my girlfriend chose the fish tacos, and we chose the Oriental Salad (Oriental? Honestly? That's the only name they could come up with?) and some sweet potato fries to share. My sandwich was delicious, and that's saying something because I'm not the type to order pulled beef. NO REGRETS. I ate the entire thing. The salad was fresh and light, and while I loved the dressing -- a honey ginger soy concoction -- I appreciated the fact that it was used sparingly. The fries tasted like they were made to order (that perfect crispy/tender combination), and I liked the Blue Lemon dipping sauce. I don't know what's in that sauce, but it was bbq-y. The total cost for our dinner was pretty reasonable. The interior is sleek and comfortable, and I liked the atmosphere. Even though this location is in a strip mall in Cottonwood Heights, it didn't feel too suburban. I do wish the service from kitchen to table was a little more efficient, though. I mean, if I get one of those buzzer things when I place my order, shouldn't they know what food needs to come to the table? It's kind of weird to have to repeat that information back to the server. Overall, I really liked it. I don't see too many places pull off quick food in a casual setting that is also fresh and delicious, but I think Blue Lemon accomplishes that.
(4)
Lori H.
I've been wanting to try this place since it opened. Six of us went there for a co-workers birthday last week. I love the decor and the style of the place, although it was loud and a bit hard to hear each other. I had the fish tacos with a side strawberry salad. The tacos had shrimp, salmon and mahi mahi and came with four tortillas, peppers and salsa served "fajita style" which allowed me to customize my taco. Two other folks at my table had it too and love it. My strawberry salad only had like 4 strawberries on mixed greens with goat cheese (I can't get enough goat cheese!) and nuts with a light balsamic. I loved the salad! Very good. Even though the food was good, the service was lacking. We had all our meals on one ticket, but could they bring it all at once? No. Most of us received our meal before our salad (which now became dessert) and one member of our party got her food long after everyone else. Overall, our food came to us in "parts" and we could not all eat at the same time. The servers were fairly inattentive at best and when we needed to ask where our food was, there never seemed to be anyone around. I would go back, but probably do take out to avoid the servers.
(3)
Doug C.
Not gonna lie, after reading some other reviews I knocked it down a star. This is for their catering, which was done up at the University of Utah for the inauguration of the new ASUU presidential party elect. I was pleasantly impressed with their food, though I have no idea what their customer service/pricing is like. The pita bread and hummus were tasty, as was their fruit. The pineapple and honey dew were very sweet and delicious. The chicken in some sort of red sauce was kinda dry and eh but whatever. The best part was this bruschetta type thing with the bruschetta hard small french bread but with meat on top instead of tomatoes. The meat was vey tender and scrumptious. It had some sort of white sauce on top, maybe a type of radish sauce? Anyways it wasn't overly strong and complemented the meat well. I went back for like 6th or 7ths even though it was just finger food. I'm not a big sweets person but I was told their cake pops (like suckers but with cake on top instead of hard candy) were very tasty. The chocolate one I was told was very decadent but I did not try it myself. Overall I was impressed with their catering but depending on their price I couldn't say if I'd actually use them or not.
(3)
MC Free W.
This was the biggest ripoff of a lunch that I have had in recent memory. The Salmon BLT was a joke. The freakishly thin salmon 'fillet' filled up less than half of the area of the lame ass bread, that purported to be sourdough, but had no taste or texture at all. The field greens and tomato slices did not make up this ten dollar abomination. My bowl of "Bean and Corn" soup was barely over one half full and was eighty percent broth. Insipid. This meal felt like a fifteen dollar fisting.
(1)
Joanna K.
Roast potatoes were highly burned, and probably cooked the day before. Tomato bisque was "eh" and cold. Nice decor but the floor is deadly. Overhyped quick serve. I won't be returning since there are comparable places in the area.
(1)
Chris R.
I think this place is excellent. A few reviewers complain about the higher prices, but after eating here, I can see why. The food quality and freshness is really high. It looks like the restaurant purchases top notch produce everyday. I think it's worth the higher price to have fresh ingredients. If you don't care about that, then the prices might seem high.
(5)
Baylee B.
We went to Blue Lemon for dinner. We asked the cashier a few basic questions as it was our first time, and she seemed extremely annoyed to help us. We ordered the Fish Tacos and Black Bean Ravioli, as well as a side of sweet potato fries and artichoke dip. All of the food was mediocre, but quite expensive. We decided during the meal that we would not be back. While the cashier service was not great, the girls cleaning up in the eating area were much nicer. I would give the food 1 Star, but the green iced tea was good, and I may return for that.
(2)
Camden F.
Only went there the first time recently, and thought the food was worth the price. Employees were nice. My one complaint was the music - crappy Christmas carols. I can tolerate Christmas-themed music if it's not the same stuff you hear in kids shows. Plus, we hear enough Christmas music in December at the malls and big shopping centers, so why restaurants? A place like Blue Lemon should be playing classier music to match its classy design ambitions. I'll go again, but at least not till after New Years.
(4)
Bettina R.
Huh. It seems like some folks who don't love Blue Lemon spend more time talking about its patrons than the food. Though I did notice that there were quite a few young families with small children present at my meal (note: my handsome butch girlfriend and I did not fit this archetype), my focus here will be the food, not the clientele. The truth is, I really enjoyed my meal at Blue Lemon. The space was bright, clean, and welcoming, the food was fresh and flavorful, and the staff guy was super friendly and eager to help. To start, we shared the oriental salad (I know I said I'd focus on the food, but "oriental"?! Really?! This isn't 1952.). While pretty standard in composition (mandarin wedges, wontons, cilantro, soy-gingery dressing), the salad was fresh, flavorful, and not overladen with dressing-- hooray! I was skeptical about the fish tacos, but they use corn tortillas here, not flour tortilla nonsense, and I was very pleased with them. Interestingly, Blue Lemon uses a mixture of grilled white mahi, salmon, and shrimp here, but it worked well, and the pico de gallo provided an adequately spicy kick. The sides are copious in serving size (we shared an order of crispy sweet potato fries), and are only a couple of bucks on top of your entree. A note on pricing, since I'm on the subject: I've also seen some folks say that Blue Lemon is spendy. Um, compared to what? We ordered a giant entree-sized salad to share, two entrees, and a side of fries, and our total was just shy of $35. To me, that's very reasonable, especially since our meal was so fresh. My one complaint is that this is not a boozy establishment. BUT WHY. Beers with fish tacos are the perfect accompaniment! No matter. Kudos, Blue Lemon. I'll be back here regardless on my next visit to SLC!
(4)
Austin A.
Butternut soup is probably best I've ever tasted. Very sweet and cinnamony. I always get the lemon grilled chicken BLT, and it's succulent. I've been there 3 times, got the same thing every time, and left very satisfied. A bit expensive though!
(4)
Shauna S.
The menu is smaller here than at their Alpine and City Creek locations, but they have my favorites--butternut squash soup and turkey avocado sandwich.
(4)
Jim H.
This, my yelp friends, is the coming of the end of the world. With Spice Bistro just down the street, we can identify this as a trend. Regular food, with ingredients not found at Denny's (i.e. Arugula, short rib, gorgonzola) sold at an extraordinary price under the ruse of "gourmet". Screw that word. Screw this trend. I'm angry at the whole experience. So much self-importance. Blue Lemon must have spent extra money on ceiling decor, as every single patron spends the first five minutes of their experience with their nose so high that I thought their neck might break. Ironic, because immediatly after ordering their $10 sandwich, their $5 side salad, and a $5 cupcake, they proceeded to shove their head so far up their asses that the decor hardly mattered. The food doesn't matter. It's wrong. But what do I matter? The popped collar, plastic surgery loving, SUV-driving, pretentious, self important, self-centered, attention whoring, fart smelling douches were there in droves. They just couldn't open the door wide enough. It's over my friends. This trend will lead us to the end of the road for all things culinary in this wonderful valley. Goodbye SLC Food Scene. I'll miss you. P.S. I'll be at It's Tofu if you need me. /end rant
(2)
Megan H.
The food here was really good. I absolutely loved how they actually serve amazing coffee and have things that are organic and compostable. Where is the rest of Utah on this? The atmosphere was great, the prices were spot on and the service was fantastic. Definitely hitting this up next time I'm in town!
(5)
James A.
Really enjoy the cafe at the new location on Highland Dr. Clean environment with vibrant colors.
(4)
Kaye R.
Loved the sweet potato fries. Nice and comfortable atmosphere. The sandwich was good, too. And for the best news of all -they have a super, great, coffee bar.
(4)
Tom W.
I have ordered many lunches over the past 8 months and don't give 5 stars lightly their food has always been consistently good, excellent creative plating of a much higher priced restaurant and good prices. portion size could be a little larger but good for the price. casual atmosphere, I recommend trying the weekly special, which is a new creation every week.
(5)
Bret G.
Food is ordered cafeteria style. Kinda confusing what you are actually ordering from a menu board. They did have a person to help answer any questions, but he got overloaded quick. The Food was fresh, organic and tasty! The meals were not delivered at the same time which was REALLY awkward.
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Stephen T.
The food is awesome!!!! By far the best combination of flavors I have ever tasted. It's not only the food that is breathtaking, but the environment is as well. The modern contemporary design pulls the whole experience together. Try the spinach pear and Gorgonzola salad, the explosion of flavors seriously put tears to my eye. I love this place! Woohoo!
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Tony C.
WAO! I ordered the braised Short Rib and to my surprised a pot roast came on my plate. I can not believe they actually serve a Pot Roast and call it Short Rib, really? This place would make a nice competition for Starbucks because it's fancy and very modern inside..."
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Seth G.
This place is Frkn Amazing! I love everything here. The Artichoke Dip is great, the Salmon is one of my favorites. The Steak is by far the Best on the menu. Great that they have a gluten free menu. Weekly specials keep me coming back frequently. I literally come here 2 times a week. I recently found out why the food is sO good at this one... The Chef was a resident chef at one of my favorite places in New Orleans!! So... support the southern boys and go out of your way to try this Blue Lemon.
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Cheng C.
This place is super shiek,, I love the decor. The food was super fresh and my kid loved the soda machine. it's all touch screen and you can have a variety of Dasani flavor water. My fish tacos was great. Too bad the portion was a little small since it was a $12 plate. The artichoke dip was super yummy and their sweet potato fries was not greasy at all. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because the bus girl was their like every 5mins to clear a way a dish, I don't care for that. I also had their carrot cake which was a little dry. The price is a little pricey for lunch but for the the ambiance of the place I can see why. Cool place and good fresh food.
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Address :6910 S Highland Dr
Cottonwood Heights, UT, 84121
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Jen B.
I am so happy I found Blue Lemon! The food is amazing, and the price is more than fair! I love that their food is light and filling at the same time, and the menu choices are great. I had a hard time deciding what to eat, because the menu choices were all sounding so good! Our sides were delivered to our table not one minute after we sat down! Also, the clean, fresh environment is beautiful. It's amazing how much more confident you feel about a place when the floors are sparkling clean. I will definitely be a frequent diner at Blue Lemon.
(5)joe s.
The best Fish Tacos!! Tasty food and great service, I recommended this place.
(5)Alecia H.
Yummm! They the where so so so busy that there was a long line out the door the night I was there. Lucky for me we called in our order and it took no time to slip in past the line and pick up my order at the bakery counter!
(4)Juliet C.
Ordered the fish tacos. The fish tasted like it had freezer burn. I eat fish all the time and something wasnt right with it. On the other hand the buttrernut squash soup was good.
(1)garrett C.
Went here to try something new and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the hummus which was very thick in texture but delicious, the pita wedges served with it were great too. For the main course I had the fish tacos and they were great. What I really liked most about this menu item was the inclusion of mahi mahi, shrimp, and salmon. What was also fun about the dish was the presentation and how they left it to the diner to put their own little tacos together with the various ingredients provided on the plate. Also they had one of those drink machines that has every coke product you can imagine. Over all the food was good, a little pricey but I'll be back.
(4)Melanie M.
I do not usually post reviews, but this place was absolutely awful. I went there last night with a friend, ordered two "entrees" that totaled at $35 bucks. My expectations for that amount of money are higher than your average and I was very disappointed. The ravioli was mostly composed of a bed of spinach on the bottom, the salmon had more zucchini than salmon and when we went up for dessert, we were rudely ignored for at least 5 minutes as the employees chatted in the back. I will not be returning here due to their misrepresentation of the food and the horrible service.
(2)Gary T.
An awesome place, delicious breakfast sandwich, healthy, tastey, large portion, friendly and fast, but gourmet food! I've also tried lunch and dinner, same amazing quality, originality, definitely the coolest soda fountains anywhere.
(5)Jillian H.
I went here with my boyfriend and we ordered two entrees and two desserts. Should be simple, right? They did not get a single thing on our order right. They brought the desserts first, which were all wrong and did not offer to fix them or reimburse us for them. They girl just stared at us as we told her this was wrong and then left the plate and walked away. When our entrees came out mine was right but my boyfriend's was not so we sent it back. After 15 minutes I was almost done with my meal and they had not brought his back out. He went to ask what was going on and they were not even working on his food! They had simply brought the incorrect plate back to the kitchen and forgotten about it. He had them put another order in. Another 15 minutes later, when I am finished with my meal, they bring his to the table. No apologies were offered and we were not offered reimbursement for the meal. Needless to say, we were not happy with this experience and we will not return.
(1)Lisa D.
Yummy I came here for lunch after my chiropractic appointment next door and the food and ambiance was AMAZING! I had the black bean ravioli and it was delicious. Also the spinach and pear salad with balsamic dressing and it was good. The prices were cheap for the quality of food which was suburb definitely would eat here more often if we lived here. The line might seem long but it goes by fast.
(5)Cecilia L.
Great friendly and fast service, clean restaurant. Would have been 5stars if not for a few issues with the food. I had the Lemon grilled chicken BLT. It was superb. I can never have BLTs because of the bacon but I was excited to see this had Turkey bacon and it was perfectly crispy. The combo of the Lemon vinaigrette and lemon pesto aioli just made the sandwich pop. I ate every last bite. Got the pear & gorgonzola side salad to go with it. Loved all the fresh ingredients and the dressing was good but a little on the thick side, salad was delicious just wish there wasn't so much Turkey bacon on it. It was a bit overkill. Boyfriend got the braised beef short ribs. Very flavorful, potatoes were delicious but thought there was a little too much fat on the meat and the portion was meager (also carrot didn't seem fully cooked). He wound up eating rest of my salad to fill up. Great service again at end of meal. Pleasantly surprised and excited we finally got to come try this place out. I appreciate the healthier options
(4)Wendy B.
I've eaten at two of the Blue Lemon locations and enjoyed both. I'm a fan of healthy eating and this little place has a menu full of fun options. The salads are remarkable! My friends and I have had the Pear and Gorgonzola Spinach salad - so, so, SO delicious, the Oriental Salad, and the Raspberry Chicken Salad. I appreciate how willing the staff has been to accommodate vegan alterations to the salads. My personal favorites are the Black Bean Ravioli and the Hummus Plate -- generous portions that are perfect for sharing. My friends rave about the fish tacos and the Black and Blue Burger.
(3)Latisha P.
I like the concept and they have good food options, the food just doesn't taste so great. FOOD Coconut chicken curry with extra chicken (3 stars): Curry was pretty good. I got extra chicken and still thought it wasn't much, so it probably comes with very little chicken in the first place. Black bean ravioli (2 stars): Way too al dente! The filling tastes like canned black re-fried beans. ATMOSPHERE Pretty big restaurant. You order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. SERVICE They took a while to bring one of our dishes and came out with a cookie for each of us on the house to make up for it! Really nice of them. Bumped up a star for this.
(3)Olyssa K.
Blue Lemon has the best salads around. Love coming here during my lunch breaks and trying all the different types of salads. Try the Ahi tuna salad when you get a chance, it's definitely one of my favorites. Healthy, good quality in meats and a refreshing place to sit down at for lunch and dinner.
(5)Janet S.
Delicious food for my first visit here. It was a great meal to cap off a beautiful day spent in the mountains. Autumn was so sweet & helpful at the register. She gave great recommendations! You know you'll have a great meal when you ordered what all of the employees eat. The butternut squash soup was amazing! Delish!
(5)Laura N.
Cute concept. Good food. Very fresh. Autumn at the counter was very sweet. Will come back!
(5)Michelle F.
Tried this place today for the first time, after hearing good things, and was thoroughly impressed. We went around 1 pm and they were surprisingly busy. The staff was actively helpful, extremely cheerful, and appeared to really hustle. The menu choices were of good variety and I found myself torn between a few items. My mother in law and myself dined in and got a to go order for my husband, who is vegetarian (There were quite a few good options for him as well.) I got a mango mint chicken salad and a order of corn and provolone soup. My mother in law had a pesto chicken flatbread, and I ordered a mushroom, caramelized onion and feta flatbread (as well as some soup) for my husband. We also had a soda and a tea and the bill came to around $30, which I felt was very reasonable for 3 people and the combination and quality of ingredients offered. The lady taking our order gave us what looked like a buzzer, but was actually a locator that when set on the table we chose, would allow them to find us to deliver the food. She was very sweet and apologetic that we had to wait (not long at all). Our food came out surprisingly quick and looked fantastic. The kitchen is visible and we noticed the attentiveness by the lady assimilating the orders. She inspected for accuracy, quality, and we saw her wipe the side of the plate. (I've worked in restaurants and pay attention to plating and presentation.) The kitchen appeared very clean and well run. A man who I assume is a manager (he wore a collared shirt instead of a T) ran our food and was very polite. The salad was literally one of the best salads I've ever had. The mango was fresh and sweet, the portion of salad, chicken, and the ratio of ingredients were delightful. The mint added a subtle freshness and the almonds added texture. The salad was not over dressed in the vinaigrette and there was a good size fan of avocado at the top. (I can't stand when restaurants are stingy with avocado!) My husband and I enjoyed the soup, which came with a hearty wedge of bread. Both flatbreads were very good and both my mother in law and husband said they would be back and would order their dishes another time. I give them 5 stars for the overall experience. The menu was fresh, healthy, had deliberately creative pairings and a good variety. The staff was happy, genuine, and helpful. The manager was present, actively supervising and helping ensure timely service by running food- which is a big deal in my book! (When you've worked service, a manager that's a team player does wonders for morale!) He stood in the doorway to the service alley and appeared to calmly and collectively have everything under control. The place was clean, the food was delicious, and even though they were busy we had almost no wait for our food! Great job guys, keep up the good work- we'll see you later this week, I'm sure! :)
(5)Kay Y.
Coffee was awesome. Food was good. Some great gluten free options here for burgers! ambience was good too. Would go again.
(5)Belange H.
I really enjoyed this place for lunch so we tried it for breakfast one morning. The steak and eggs, omelette, and combo dish with bacon, eggs, and toast were disappointing. Flavor was bland, but the quality was fresh and the steak was tender and moist. Coffee and espresso drinks were mediocre, would have probably went to another coffee joint for better coffee. Service is friendly as always at any Blue Lemon Restaurant.
(3)Charlotte S.
Honestly, this lunch was between sub poor and just average. You spend +$10 on an average plate. Maybe I'm old school, but $10 has some purchase power towards a great lunch, and blue lemon just doesn't cut it. My salad was small, tasted ok, but wasn't great. My friend's fettuccine Alfredo was over cooked, and honestly, not appetizing. We won't be coming back. With the plethora of lunch options these parts, blue lemon needs to amp up their game.
(2)Daniel R.
Great spot for a clean eating lunch. I had ordered a salmon salad and it was fresh and delicious. Left me with a good full feeling. Not a gut bomb or anything. I don't want to be sexist, but this is more of a Girls Night Out, or a Girls meet up for Lunch type place. I had got that vibe from Pizzeria Limone also.
(4)Markie N.
I really dont understand the hype around this place. Its like they try to be too gourmet/fancy and it ends up making the food taste just mehhh. I'd rather have a tastey ugly sandwich than a pretty mediocre one.
(2)Kevin W.
Great steak Tacos... ask for the Chipotle sause on the side, or it can get a little overpowering.
(4)Roger E.
Slow service, mediocre food, disgusted in trendy facade. Have been here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and every time it was a poor experience. The most recent was for breakfast. The restaurant had about 3 tables full and it still took nearly 30 mins to get our food.
(1)Mike B.
Very slow, bad service, screwed up order and the food was cold and poorly cooked. Never going back.
(1)Tia L.
I gave Blue Lemon a second chance after a terrible catering experience and I was pleasantly surprised. If you are a healthy person looking for a clean spot to eat this is great! The restaurant was clean and the healthy food was delicious. I try to avoid carbs and this is a great option. I got the Jalepeno Lime Salmon special and it was great; I loved the jalepeno sauce, it wasn't too spicy but had a great kick! I also got a side of the pear spinach salad instead of rice and it was quite large for a side and surprisingly delicious. I don't usually like fruit in salads but the pear went well with the dressing and nuts. I've also gotten salads here that I enjoyed.
(4)Mr V.
I actually used to enjoy this place. The last couple times, they've really been slipping. The tacos I my last visit were the worst I'd had in this place. I just spent 20 minutes waiting for a burger while my daughter finished her cold Mac and cheese. I wish I had been asked if I wanted fries with it. I wasn't made aware that the picture showing fries didn't actually mean they were included in the 9$ price. The burger came out after I reminded them but, it tastes like it's been sitting on the warmer since my order was placed. The bread is falling apart and it's hardly worth eating other than not wanting to waste my money. Hope they appreciate my premature tip I left more than I enjoyed my food.
(3)Nickolas W.
Great modern seasonal restaurant. Everything is presented by dish really well and the prices are reasonable.
(4)Sermane T.
New restaurant that I may give another change, but way too many kinks. My order was missing items and the food was extremely cold. I took my food back and had to wait an extra 15 mins. and the food was not as tasty as the Blue lemon downtown location. Pros - Ambience, Location and Desert bar Cons - Wait time, cold and unflavored food, Poor service - no apology for the mistake or long wait.
(2)Vic B.
Every time I go I'm less & less impressed. My wife loves it so I continue to go...but if it were up to me I'd avoid this bland food. The only redeeming dish is the spinach artichoke appetizer.
(1)Monica V.
Blue Lemon is exactly how they describe themselves: pure clean food with a twist. I really like the look of this place. It's pretty modern with clean white counters and tabletops. They've got a nice selection of salads and entrees that are all pretty healthy choices in my book. You won't leave feeling like you're going to explode or go into a food coma, so don't expect large portions. I've had their butternut squash soup, spinach and pear salad, hummus plate, wild mushroom and feta flatbread, the ahi tuna, steak and bolognese. All of these dishes were exactly as described and tasty.
(4)Jeffrey S.
I'm a fan, actually. I say "actually" because this place seems to evoke some pretty strong emotions from folks. Get a hold of yourselves, people. Just take a deep breath and everything's going to be just fine. Starting with the decor, Blue Lemon gives you a clean, crisp feel. It's a lot like IKEA in there. So if that's not your aesthetic, then it's not your aesthetic. I don't mind it--it's the right feel for the order-at-the-counter concept and doesn't take dramatic design license. It's.. textbook IKEA, not crazy experimental IKEA. Bright colors on white, some wood look in the chairs. Interesting but not totally insane lighting. The concept is clean, too. Order at the counter from a menu that's available to peruse, pay, then go sit down. They give you a pager or table number or something (I didn't handle that part of the night) and you find a seat. Easy enough. Tonight our service was wicked fast. We had both hot and cold meals, and all apps came out first, followed promptly by mains. The menu isn't too long or complicated, but you can tell it's been developed over time and that it's assembled time after time after time again. There's got to be long trainings on how to stack the hummus crackers and the salad stacks. It does lack a little bit of charm and heart, but it's also not crazy expensive, and jives with the concept. I had the beet and arugula salad and added a chicken breast. Delish. I'm a massive fan of beets. They pair beautifully with the tender arugula and rich feta cheese, cut by the sharp vinaigrette. The crunch of the candied pecans was a welcome, sweet sensation and it was served with a few points of toasted bread. Simple, clean, affordable. I have no complaints. It is true enough that this is located near the suburbs, so you're going to see people from the suburbs eating there. Now, I've had more than one meal ruined by a misbehaving kid so I can totally understand the frustration. But if you're choosing to take your kids here to dinner instead of the McD's, or Sonic, or whatever else that's nearby then I applaud you. Kids should know what arugula is. If you've got that big of a problem with the people you dine with, then maybe it's time to ask yourself just how important that really is. Every dish on the table looked delightful. It seemed on par for the concept and what they were going for. It's creative, but not nurtured. Different but not bold. Which is exactly, in my estimation, the niche that they're trying to fill.
(4)Bruce B.
Took my wife for lunch. Must be known for salads because our Panini sandwiches were fair but overpriced. Ordered the sweet potato fries as a side-BIG mistake. Limp, cold and undercooked. Worst I've had in the valley. Green tea smoothie and sugar cookie were highlights of our lunch.
(1)Mike F.
This place has amazing food!!! The service was outstanding. Blanca and Kimmie are some of the most genuine people around.
(5)Shannon M.
Yummy fast gourmet. Would have given it 5 stars but the prices are steeper. My kids love their creamy mac n cheese and yummy dip with apple slices. I have to get the sweet potato fries whenever I go and they have delish desserts.
(4)Lance H.
Blue Lemon had been good to me today's experience was quite sour. I ordered the steak. I didn't realize that they didn't ask me how I wanted it done until I finally cut into it and found it was well done. Not to my liking. It was tough and the lacked flavor. It was quite honestly one of the worst cooked steaks I've been served. I'm willing to give BL another chance because they do generally serve quality healthy food and our kids love their kids meals there which is great considering it doesn't come with a toy or tons of sugary crap. Lastly, several of the tables we tried to sit at looked stained and messy.
(2)Raq D.
This place is great for a quick healthy meal! The butternut squash soup is awesome! I have also tried their ahi tuna, salmon, and carne asada tacos. They are all quality!
(4)Jennifer C.
One of my favorite restaurants! We had the hummus plate for the appetizer. I like a creamier hummus with more garlic but the veggies were fresh and the hummus is good. We also had Fire-Roasted Anaheim Chicken and the Grilled Balsamic Chicken Panini. The Balsamic Chicken is AMAZING! I've also tried the Turkey Burger and the Ahi Tuna both are amazing!!!
(5)Kathryn P.
Their soups are so delicious!!! Great menu with great prices, but most of all healthy, tasty and unique. The desserts are great too. Last time I got the carrot cake. Did not disappoint :)
(5)Sutt J.
Their lemon blueberry pancakes are delicious!! My friend got a breakfast sandwich, which she was happy with. I went back later for dinner and was not as pleased. I will definitely go back for breakfast though!
(4)Becky C.
Eggs Florentine for breakfast was great came with two eggs on an English muffin, tomatoes and spinach served with potatoes. Coffee was fresh, and my friends ordered specialty coffee that came very hot (almost too hot to drink until the end of the meal) Healthy options in a great modern environment. Will have to go back and try the lunch menu
(3)Victoria H.
The Ft Union location of Blue Lemon is close to my employer so I eat here with regularity. I have tried all kinds of things on their menu and haven't found anything I don't like, provided their chefs get my "no cheese" order right. My only complaints are the noise level and cost, based on the portions. I can't get out without spending $15 just to get enough food to fill my belly. Obviously it's not so annoying that it deters me from going back. The food really is delicious.
(4)Jeff N Shelley G.
The food is very good. If your from Utah county than it may not be the place for you, meaning you are a CHEEP A$$!!
(4)Howie O.
Next!! I went for lunch and the place is full of typical Utah house wife's out to lunch after the botox appointment and before doctor shopping for some more xanax tabs. There is no sense of urgency to get the guy who has an hour lunch break through the line fed and out of the door. Food was over priced and didn't taste that great. I am over this fade of what seems to be health food served up on bright white plates.
(1)Todd L.
I eat breakfast here literally almost every morning. At Blue Lemon, I can eat a grain-free paleo diet, and enjoy it too. In the morning, this is what I get: Omelet filled with tomatoes and spinach, topped with cheddar cheese. On the side I get pico de gallo salsa and fresh guacamole. Also on the side I get a salmon fillet. I top the salmon on the omelet and smother the stack with guacamole and the pico. Oh yea, also on the side, for breakfast, I have them put together a spring salad to keep it savory. I recommend this as "Dr. Lloyd's paleo breakfast."
(5)Jameel Q.
Outstanding flavors. The salmon filet was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I had it over mixed vegetables and rice instead of Brussels sprouts and rice. My wife had the turkey sandwich which tasted nothing like I was expecting. Very good as well. This place was immaculately clean.
(5)Laura G.
I've heard good things about Bue Lemon for a while, so I jumped at the chance to try it out recently. We were greeted by a really friendly host who helped us sort out the menu and made a few recommendations. I chose the chipotle pineapple bbq sandwich, my girlfriend chose the fish tacos, and we chose the Oriental Salad (Oriental? Honestly? That's the only name they could come up with?) and some sweet potato fries to share. My sandwich was delicious, and that's saying something because I'm not the type to order pulled beef. NO REGRETS. I ate the entire thing. The salad was fresh and light, and while I loved the dressing -- a honey ginger soy concoction -- I appreciated the fact that it was used sparingly. The fries tasted like they were made to order (that perfect crispy/tender combination), and I liked the Blue Lemon dipping sauce. I don't know what's in that sauce, but it was bbq-y. The total cost for our dinner was pretty reasonable. The interior is sleek and comfortable, and I liked the atmosphere. Even though this location is in a strip mall in Cottonwood Heights, it didn't feel too suburban. I do wish the service from kitchen to table was a little more efficient, though. I mean, if I get one of those buzzer things when I place my order, shouldn't they know what food needs to come to the table? It's kind of weird to have to repeat that information back to the server. Overall, I really liked it. I don't see too many places pull off quick food in a casual setting that is also fresh and delicious, but I think Blue Lemon accomplishes that.
(4)Lori H.
I've been wanting to try this place since it opened. Six of us went there for a co-workers birthday last week. I love the decor and the style of the place, although it was loud and a bit hard to hear each other. I had the fish tacos with a side strawberry salad. The tacos had shrimp, salmon and mahi mahi and came with four tortillas, peppers and salsa served "fajita style" which allowed me to customize my taco. Two other folks at my table had it too and love it. My strawberry salad only had like 4 strawberries on mixed greens with goat cheese (I can't get enough goat cheese!) and nuts with a light balsamic. I loved the salad! Very good. Even though the food was good, the service was lacking. We had all our meals on one ticket, but could they bring it all at once? No. Most of us received our meal before our salad (which now became dessert) and one member of our party got her food long after everyone else. Overall, our food came to us in "parts" and we could not all eat at the same time. The servers were fairly inattentive at best and when we needed to ask where our food was, there never seemed to be anyone around. I would go back, but probably do take out to avoid the servers.
(3)Doug C.
Not gonna lie, after reading some other reviews I knocked it down a star. This is for their catering, which was done up at the University of Utah for the inauguration of the new ASUU presidential party elect. I was pleasantly impressed with their food, though I have no idea what their customer service/pricing is like. The pita bread and hummus were tasty, as was their fruit. The pineapple and honey dew were very sweet and delicious. The chicken in some sort of red sauce was kinda dry and eh but whatever. The best part was this bruschetta type thing with the bruschetta hard small french bread but with meat on top instead of tomatoes. The meat was vey tender and scrumptious. It had some sort of white sauce on top, maybe a type of radish sauce? Anyways it wasn't overly strong and complemented the meat well. I went back for like 6th or 7ths even though it was just finger food. I'm not a big sweets person but I was told their cake pops (like suckers but with cake on top instead of hard candy) were very tasty. The chocolate one I was told was very decadent but I did not try it myself. Overall I was impressed with their catering but depending on their price I couldn't say if I'd actually use them or not.
(3)MC Free W.
This was the biggest ripoff of a lunch that I have had in recent memory. The Salmon BLT was a joke. The freakishly thin salmon 'fillet' filled up less than half of the area of the lame ass bread, that purported to be sourdough, but had no taste or texture at all. The field greens and tomato slices did not make up this ten dollar abomination. My bowl of "Bean and Corn" soup was barely over one half full and was eighty percent broth. Insipid. This meal felt like a fifteen dollar fisting.
(1)Joanna K.
Roast potatoes were highly burned, and probably cooked the day before. Tomato bisque was "eh" and cold. Nice decor but the floor is deadly. Overhyped quick serve. I won't be returning since there are comparable places in the area.
(1)Chris R.
I think this place is excellent. A few reviewers complain about the higher prices, but after eating here, I can see why. The food quality and freshness is really high. It looks like the restaurant purchases top notch produce everyday. I think it's worth the higher price to have fresh ingredients. If you don't care about that, then the prices might seem high.
(5)Baylee B.
We went to Blue Lemon for dinner. We asked the cashier a few basic questions as it was our first time, and she seemed extremely annoyed to help us. We ordered the Fish Tacos and Black Bean Ravioli, as well as a side of sweet potato fries and artichoke dip. All of the food was mediocre, but quite expensive. We decided during the meal that we would not be back. While the cashier service was not great, the girls cleaning up in the eating area were much nicer. I would give the food 1 Star, but the green iced tea was good, and I may return for that.
(2)Camden F.
Only went there the first time recently, and thought the food was worth the price. Employees were nice. My one complaint was the music - crappy Christmas carols. I can tolerate Christmas-themed music if it's not the same stuff you hear in kids shows. Plus, we hear enough Christmas music in December at the malls and big shopping centers, so why restaurants? A place like Blue Lemon should be playing classier music to match its classy design ambitions. I'll go again, but at least not till after New Years.
(4)Bettina R.
Huh. It seems like some folks who don't love Blue Lemon spend more time talking about its patrons than the food. Though I did notice that there were quite a few young families with small children present at my meal (note: my handsome butch girlfriend and I did not fit this archetype), my focus here will be the food, not the clientele. The truth is, I really enjoyed my meal at Blue Lemon. The space was bright, clean, and welcoming, the food was fresh and flavorful, and the staff guy was super friendly and eager to help. To start, we shared the oriental salad (I know I said I'd focus on the food, but "oriental"?! Really?! This isn't 1952.). While pretty standard in composition (mandarin wedges, wontons, cilantro, soy-gingery dressing), the salad was fresh, flavorful, and not overladen with dressing-- hooray! I was skeptical about the fish tacos, but they use corn tortillas here, not flour tortilla nonsense, and I was very pleased with them. Interestingly, Blue Lemon uses a mixture of grilled white mahi, salmon, and shrimp here, but it worked well, and the pico de gallo provided an adequately spicy kick. The sides are copious in serving size (we shared an order of crispy sweet potato fries), and are only a couple of bucks on top of your entree. A note on pricing, since I'm on the subject: I've also seen some folks say that Blue Lemon is spendy. Um, compared to what? We ordered a giant entree-sized salad to share, two entrees, and a side of fries, and our total was just shy of $35. To me, that's very reasonable, especially since our meal was so fresh. My one complaint is that this is not a boozy establishment. BUT WHY. Beers with fish tacos are the perfect accompaniment! No matter. Kudos, Blue Lemon. I'll be back here regardless on my next visit to SLC!
(4)Austin A.
Butternut soup is probably best I've ever tasted. Very sweet and cinnamony. I always get the lemon grilled chicken BLT, and it's succulent. I've been there 3 times, got the same thing every time, and left very satisfied. A bit expensive though!
(4)Shauna S.
The menu is smaller here than at their Alpine and City Creek locations, but they have my favorites--butternut squash soup and turkey avocado sandwich.
(4)Jim H.
This, my yelp friends, is the coming of the end of the world. With Spice Bistro just down the street, we can identify this as a trend. Regular food, with ingredients not found at Denny's (i.e. Arugula, short rib, gorgonzola) sold at an extraordinary price under the ruse of "gourmet". Screw that word. Screw this trend. I'm angry at the whole experience. So much self-importance. Blue Lemon must have spent extra money on ceiling decor, as every single patron spends the first five minutes of their experience with their nose so high that I thought their neck might break. Ironic, because immediatly after ordering their $10 sandwich, their $5 side salad, and a $5 cupcake, they proceeded to shove their head so far up their asses that the decor hardly mattered. The food doesn't matter. It's wrong. But what do I matter? The popped collar, plastic surgery loving, SUV-driving, pretentious, self important, self-centered, attention whoring, fart smelling douches were there in droves. They just couldn't open the door wide enough. It's over my friends. This trend will lead us to the end of the road for all things culinary in this wonderful valley. Goodbye SLC Food Scene. I'll miss you. P.S. I'll be at It's Tofu if you need me. /end rant
(2)Megan H.
The food here was really good. I absolutely loved how they actually serve amazing coffee and have things that are organic and compostable. Where is the rest of Utah on this? The atmosphere was great, the prices were spot on and the service was fantastic. Definitely hitting this up next time I'm in town!
(5)James A.
Really enjoy the cafe at the new location on Highland Dr. Clean environment with vibrant colors.
(4)Kaye R.
Loved the sweet potato fries. Nice and comfortable atmosphere. The sandwich was good, too. And for the best news of all -they have a super, great, coffee bar.
(4)Tom W.
I have ordered many lunches over the past 8 months and don't give 5 stars lightly their food has always been consistently good, excellent creative plating of a much higher priced restaurant and good prices. portion size could be a little larger but good for the price. casual atmosphere, I recommend trying the weekly special, which is a new creation every week.
(5)Bret G.
Food is ordered cafeteria style. Kinda confusing what you are actually ordering from a menu board. They did have a person to help answer any questions, but he got overloaded quick. The Food was fresh, organic and tasty! The meals were not delivered at the same time which was REALLY awkward.
(4)Stephen T.
The food is awesome!!!! By far the best combination of flavors I have ever tasted. It's not only the food that is breathtaking, but the environment is as well. The modern contemporary design pulls the whole experience together. Try the spinach pear and Gorgonzola salad, the explosion of flavors seriously put tears to my eye. I love this place! Woohoo!
(5)Tony C.
WAO! I ordered the braised Short Rib and to my surprised a pot roast came on my plate. I can not believe they actually serve a Pot Roast and call it Short Rib, really? This place would make a nice competition for Starbucks because it's fancy and very modern inside..."
(1)Seth G.
This place is Frkn Amazing! I love everything here. The Artichoke Dip is great, the Salmon is one of my favorites. The Steak is by far the Best on the menu. Great that they have a gluten free menu. Weekly specials keep me coming back frequently. I literally come here 2 times a week. I recently found out why the food is sO good at this one... The Chef was a resident chef at one of my favorite places in New Orleans!! So... support the southern boys and go out of your way to try this Blue Lemon.
(5)Cheng C.
This place is super shiek,, I love the decor. The food was super fresh and my kid loved the soda machine. it's all touch screen and you can have a variety of Dasani flavor water. My fish tacos was great. Too bad the portion was a little small since it was a $12 plate. The artichoke dip was super yummy and their sweet potato fries was not greasy at all. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because the bus girl was their like every 5mins to clear a way a dish, I don't care for that. I also had their carrot cake which was a little dry. The price is a little pricey for lunch but for the the ambiance of the place I can see why. Cool place and good fresh food.
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