Smokin' Bowls

I like the creativity of this restaurant, specifically how they use fries as the base for their bowls and creating a unique meal out of it. I’ve been here a few time before, and I always stick with the bowl I got since day one. Southwestern bowl is great for poutine lovers who like a bit of a spicy kick. Great place to kick back with friends and eat.

Parking: Rundown shopping center but plenty of parking.

Been loving this place since the beginning!

Yummy food.

Hadn’t eaten in almost 24 hours. Was intrigued by the name. I mean, who doesn’t like smokin bowls, emma raaht? If you label shop or judge a book by its cover, please Please PLEASE give this hole in a wall a chance. JUST GO GIVE THEM A CHANCE!! From the exterior, not so inviting, sadly. But once inside, dood you’re in for it. Crazy selection of funky bowls with varying proteins, veggies and carbs. I love being pleasantly surprised. I got the Dragon Bowl to go; ended up eating it there. Will be taking my family back real soon to try the other bowls. I’m a sucker for a good take on a classic Cesar salad; and they got a bowl version of THAT!

What's really going on at Smokin' Bowls!? Is it a front? Does the entrance to Tron secretly exist somewhere in this relic of time shopping center? These are all questions that may come to mind when visitng this establishment. Quite often you will find the owner of the restaurant in the corner. What is he working on? Why is he always there? He must be kind of like the grandfather clock in the Nutcracker ballet, watching over the kind denizens that inhabit place. To be honest with you, I don't think we will ever know and that is okay! We can rest assured that the bowls with be Smokin' as advertised and that is all that matters.

amazing

Great food, affordable and something for everyone! Vegetarian options: Many options available. Dietary restrictions: Gluten and peanut free.

Update 2: I was just back again after a few months away, and it is still as good as ever. Same generous portions, same great taste. This is one of my favorite restaurants. The quality of food is very good, the portions are large, and the prices are very reasonable. The people who work there are happy and always smiling, providing great service. My go-to entree is called "A Bowl Named Sue", and has moist pieces of chicken breast, corn, white gravy, and green onions. It normally is served on mashed potatoes, but I substitute their incredible hand-made french fries for the mashed potatoes. Pro tip: if you know what you want to order, call ahead so that it will be ready when you arrive, skipping the wait and the line (which is usually not too bad, but varies greatly based on time of day.) The restaurant is always clean, and the atmosphere is relaxed, with music playing, and at least one television with fun movies or tv shows playing (today, there was anime on one tv and The Office on the other.) If you're looking for health food, this is NOT the place. But, if you are looking for large portions, made with quality ingredients at a reasonable price, you won't be disappointed.