The Flying Avocado Cafe

This review has been long overdue. I have been coming here for almost two years, based on a recommendation from one of my students to check it out. I’m glad I did
: The Facility & People :
First off, the staff really makes this place shine. I see familiar, friendly faces, every time. Not once has anyone here given me or another customer any attitude. They love their job and it really shows. On top of that, free wifi without the hassle of signing into some service is a great perk for working on the laptop a few hours while hanging out. The place is usually the busiest during lunch hours, but even so, you will get your food in a timely manner. They have dine in service available meaning they will bring the food to you, and remove the plates when you’re finished. There is a little ledge/​bar by the windows to look outside while you eat if you prefer. There is ample seating inside at the tables and also during nice weather, outdoor patio seating is available. If Parking is tight, there is an overflow into the lot, but I’ve never had trouble getting a spot.
: The Food /​Menu :
THEY HAVE SMOOTHIES!
This is probably my go-​to if I want something blended. Their menu is written in chalk on the chalkboard (very colorful drawings too) and they also have add-​ons like protein, chia, and other things you can add to your smoothies. On top of that, the smoothies are HUGE. The average price is between $ 4.50-$ 7 and well worth it.
BEST DEAL: The Avo 2 — You choose half salad and half sandwich (or half soup if you desire). Wraps aren’t included in this deal but their menu is pretty comprehensive that you can find what you need between the salads and the sandwiches. My favorite is the roasted rosemary lamb sandwich with the Grilled Chicken Berry Salad. Their ingredients are fresh and their service fast. Next time, I will take a picture of the food before I gobble it up, and post on here.
Side Note: I had left an article of clothing (expensive scarf) here one day and they held onto it for me. I didn’t come in for almost 2 or 3 weeks and they remembered and showed me, returning it to me. I thought that was very nice and this part happened over a year ago, just wanted to mention that.
: CATERING :
I have also used this place for catering a yoga and wine event I hosted and everyone that attended the event LOVED their food.
Keep in mind, this place is not open on Sunday, they close early evening on Saturday around 6pm. They seem to have large clientele based on the surrounding companies when their employees go to lunch.

I’m still sitting in the Flying Avocado Café, thinking about the yummy lunch I just had. I’m really glad I finally got here; I’d heard mixed reviews but wanted to see for myself since it is so close to my office.
It’s the kind of place where the menu is written on chalkboard and you order at a counter. You’ll be given a number if it is busy; grab a seat and they will bring it out to you. They give you silverware at the counter, and you get your own drink. I like this kind of set up for a busy lunch hour, it keeps things moving along.
I had the Turkey Meatball Wrap today for $ 9.95. It comes with your choice of side salad or chips and salsa. I personally hate wraps and never order them (so often they are pre-​made, soggy, taste like a refrigerator, blech), but I had to sample that turkey meatball. This wrap was delicious, and was not as sloppy/​messy as you would think. It was grilled so it was not super-​soft and flimsy, but juices will run out of the bottom once you get in there. That’s what napkins are for. Anyway, the turkey was tender, a fine ground, and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was not sweet (yay!), while the salad was fresh and came with a nice balsamic vinaigrette in a cup on the side. I could have devoured the whole thing, but good gf that I am, I’m taking half home for the DBF to try later tonight.
This place is a bit pricey, but the quality and taste of the food is worth it. It was super clean, employees were cleaning non-​stop during my visit. And they were nice too; when I mentioned it was my first time I was welcomed by all three folks behind the counter. I can’t wait to come back and try some of their other items, everything here sounds delicious!

I had the black bean burger wrap which was bland. It was not good. Parts of my salad greens were wilted and brown so i didn’t even eat it. I also ordered the Rosemary Lamb sandwich based on the review. It was good, not great. Could have been better but it was bland as well. I hope next time I go its much better. I ordered it for lunch on a monday for pick up, although I was disappointed with the food I will give them another chance to redeem themselves.

My in-​laws, husband and I visited this café and were THRILLED with everything! I’m a Celiac, so finding a crowd pleasing place for everybody can be a challenge. This café has amazing gluten free and vegan options, and some of the most flavorful food I have ever tasted! We got sandwiches, salads, smoothies and appetizers and everything was totally delicious. There was a mix up with our order (which was admittedly large and complicated), but the staff was friendly and attentive. We will be back for sure, I can’t wait to try everything on the menu!

So unassuming but what a piece of heaven in the middle of no mans land. The wraps have fresh ingredients, TOFU was actually flavorful and all The greens were fresh and had a wonderful taste. Place near and clean and fast service! Loved it! Will go again for sure… Many times!

I actually like this spot. I usually get the Vegan chill and or powerhouse wrap. Always fresh and always tasty.

It’s difficult for a vegan to eat out. So, I was delighted when I found The Flying Avacado Café. I’ve been a regular customer for about a year now. I felt very safe ordering items from the menu that were clearly labeled as vegan. Unfortunately, today my trust was broken when I ordered the White Rice & Puerto Rican Black Beans (listed in the Vegans section of the menu). I was informed by one of the staff that the dish was not vegan because the beans are prepared in a meat base. Nice! I’ve been deceived, having eaten this many times on previous occasions. Now I have to question other menu items. What about the House Vegan Chili?

OK this place is ABSOLUTELY MINT!!!
1^st the folks at this place treat customers like family!!! Dez, Bria, Shauna, Kayla, & Mike… yes even Mike are superfriendly (ha ha). They are welcoming & helpful!
2^nd the drinks & food & desserts are healthy, varied, & prepared fresh & yes yummylicious. The crew also helped me, a total newbie vegetarians or vegan food consumer make tasty choices.
3^rd the place is clean& inviting. Good & beverages are prepared quickly. This place is a WINNER! If I could, I would give 10 stars!!! Great date joint or office lunch or go solo!

I haven’t been here in a while, but I thought I should write a review. I am in love with their blueberry vinaigrette dressing (assuming it is still on the menu). I also love their wraps and hummus. You cannot beat organic when it comes to food quality. Delicious and healthier than the over-​processed, chemical-​infused meals out there. I’ll recommend the Flying Avocado Café, anytime and any day.

If you haven’t been here, you need to go! This place is so good and so fresh! I had the soup and salad combo with vegan chili and the avocado Niçoise salad with grilled chicken. The dressing was so light and delicious. I finished with an iced coffee (they use Zekes) and felt full yet not stuffed which is a good thing. The portions are great and the prices are spot on!

This place is usually very good! Have been wanting to try the Puerto Rican black beans and rice that is advertised. Go to order and they say they don’t have any. I ask if this is temporary or permanent and am told that they don’t have the ingredients right now. It will be available when they do. Rework my order — not an easy task when you’ve been looking forward to it all morning — and order lunch with a smoothie. Guess what?! Out of almond milk for the smoothie. Sounds like more attention needs to be paid when ordering stock! $ 14 later and I didn’t get anything I went in for!

This place is a fantastic find! (It was actually a recommendation from a friend.) The staff was super friendly and there were so many fresh & healthy options on the menu it was hard to decide. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the Vegetarian Nachos for an appetizer followed by a soft whole wheat wrapped turkey & provolone cheese wrap. What a delight!
We also were excited to find them connected to an organic pharmacy & wellness center where we purchased a bevy of homeopathic products & took cards for highly recommended acupuncturists & massage therapists! We can’t wait to come back and try more food & maybe splurge on a massage (making a reservation first, of course!)
I would give this place 10 stars if it were available. What a fun place!

This is a cute spot. Great customer service. Unfortunately… I wanted to like my sandwich — the roasted turkey pesto — but I was disappointed (my expectations to eat actual turkey meat rather than a slice of Hillshire Farm deli lunch meat may have had something to do with it). However, my friend enjoyed the guacamole and the roasted vegetable sandwich. I’m willing to come back to try the roasted veggie sandwich though!!!

I’ve been passing this place for years and finally decided to give it a try. I ordered the Jerk Chicken wrap with mixed greens. I love the house vinaigrette and I always ask for extra!

We are visiting from Miami, stopped by this place to grab a quick bite. Awesome food, very healthy, reasonable prices! Organic, Natural & Fair Trade… Very Friendly Staff. This is the way restaurants should be! To the owners and staff, well done!

We always get the chicken berry salad, it is Incredible!!! I get it with balsamic dressing instead of the dressing that comes with it. It’s SO good that I haven’t been able to try anything else because I love it so much. I live in Sykesville and make the drive just for that!!! Wish they were closer to my house. I highly recommend this place.

Heard so much about this spot so I finally made it in. If you like health food options then this is a great lunch spot. Very divey, menu is on chalk boards. I ordered chicken on a stick w a salad. I was ok w the chicken bit disappointed in the salad. Customer service was ehhh… I mentioned it was my first time and was looking for a recommendation. But instead I was met w impatience, so I just picked anything simple. I did try the blueberry smoothie and it was pretty good. Next time I will try it w a vitamin shot.

I went here for lunch today with a friend who was in town from Philadelphia and my food was, frankly, gross.
I work down the street and have been here before. The salads I’ve had, although pricey, have always been good, which is why I’m giving them two stars. Today I decided to order a sandwich and was shocked by how much I disliked my food. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, which comes with pieces of apple, grape, and pecans on ciabatta. It came with either a side salad or blue corn chips and salsa. For the side I opted for the latter, even though it didn’t really go with the sandwich, only because Passover begins tonight and I won’t be able to eat things like that for a little while. The salsa was actually really good and fresh, though they give you maybe two tablespoons for a lot of chips.
The chicken salad, though, was just terrible. It was sweet (to be expected with the fruit) but was not balanced at all by savory chicken. The chicken was shredded but was mixed with so much mayo (or whatever they use) that it was basically like a smooth chicken pâté. Literally, not a single chunk of chicken. There was also no chicken flavor. It was totally overwhelmed by either the mayonnaise they used or some spice that was really tangy. A few times I even stopped to check to see if they actually gave me tuna salad in error.
Flying Avocado has a lot of redeeming qualities. Big salads that I’ve always enjoyed, lots of smoothies and protein shakes, vegan chili and a really nice variety of loose teas. It’s expensive, though — my disappointing sandwich and a soda came to $ 11. And today was bad. Really bad. I don’t know if chicken salad just isn’t their forte or what, but the next time I go to lunch during the work day I’ll probably think twice before heading here.

Ever get a hot drink served to you in a plastic cup with a straw? Yeah — mean neither… until today. Confused? Yes. Especially since there was no acknowledgment of the oddity until I brought it up. The staff told me that they served the hot drinks like that (in my case, a Chai Tea) because 1) they were out of the lids that go to their hot drink cups and 2) the hot drink cups themselves were really thin. Still, I told them they had better come up with some sort of solution because serving a hot drink to someone with a straw was obviously not going to cut it. They ended up doubling the cups and giving me a flimsy lid. Keep in mind, I was only getting the Chai Tea because the two walls of teas they had on the walls were just a tease. That’s right: JUST FOR DISPLAY — no tea in the building beyond the chai. Smh… The only redeeming factor was that the Chai was actually really good… definitely worth the hassle of trying to get to a state to actually consume it, but not quite making up for the fact that there wasn’t tea at a spot that boasts its tea selection. Grrr…
On to the good part: lunch here great for someone trying to stay on the straight and narrow and stay healthy. I ordered a vegetarian chili and hummus platter (served with veggies and pita) and was very pleased with the taste, quality, and freshness. The staff were all courteous and helpful and checked in on me as I ate (this was before I ordered the Chai to go).
I think once this spot works out its kinks, it will be a GREAT little café. For right now, though, not having tea and getting chai in a plastic cup deserves a definitely SIDE EYE… :/

Love this place. Friendly fast and always excellent quality.
Love the wraps and salads.