Agno Grill

Love the healthy options and a great alternative to other healthy fast-​casual chains if you get tired of them (aka Sweetgreen, Honeygrow, etc). The ingredients are high-​quality and healthy, and the sauces are unique, tasty, and light.
I chose «Create Your Own Bowl» with salmon, minted carrots, chickpeas & spinach, pickled beets and lemon tahini sauce. Very healthy and wholesome, but my only complaint is that even with the sauce it was a bit bland. Maybe deliberate to be light on the salt? Anyways I did takeout via Grubhub and ended up adding a lot of my own sriracha to flavor/​spice it up a bit, and I have a pretty tame flavor/​salt threshold — not a big deal though.
I would definitely go more often, but as with other healthy fast-​casual places, this will be a bit on the pricey side. I do like that compared to a salad from Sweetgreen for example, it’s slightly cheaper and more satisfying.

I have to say I really do love their food, but they could stand to hire some friendly faces. Quality is in the customer service and atmosphere too, IMO. There’s nothing worse than going to an eatery you really enjoy and dealing with moody and boring employees.

This place would be better if they didn’t run out of things two hours before closing. I was really looking forward to trying the wrap (made of millet, quinoa, egg whites etc) but had to go with black rice instead. Luckily the black rice is cooked moist and tender and came in a good portion. I wanted salmon but they ran out of that too so I got the steak. I liked that it was braised instead of grilled so it had more flavor but the texture of the meat was on the dry side. All the side vegetables are cooked well and are full of flavor. But my entire bowl was overwhelmingly tart because of the balsamic dressing. Next time I definitely wouldn’t get that. Service was wonderful and I wish they open a joint in NYC.

Not every meal has to be a fancy sit-​down excursion. Sometimes I just really want something fast and healthy that tastes delicious, and Agno Grill is just the spot.
Picture a Mediterranean Chipotle. That’s basically what Agno Grill is. Oh, and it’s a lot healthier than Chipotle too– the food is prepared, marinated and grilled in house daily. All poultry, meat, and produce is certified organic. It’s just downright delicious.
The menu is pretty simple: first choose your base– salad, brown rice bowl, or a wrap. The brown rice is by far my favorite. Then, choose your protein: chicken, steak, lamb meatballs, falafel, veggies, or salmon. I have tried all but the salmon, and think the chicken and steak are the best options, with the veggies coming in a close third.
Next, choose 3 toppings: pickled beets, minted carrots, roasted cauliflower, quinoa tabouli, cucumber tomato salad, chickpeas with parm and spinach, sauteed greens, or cabbage. My favorites are the cauliflower, the quinoa, and the chickpeas (sometimes I even go for a double order of chickpeas, they’re great).
Finally, choose your sauce: spicy harissa, hummus, tzatziki, tomato cumin, balsamic, lemon oregano, or lemon tahini. I think a combination of the hummus and tsatziki is the best (and to be honest, I’ve actually never tried anything but the two).
The restaurant itself is cozy and inviting, and I’ve never seen it too packed inside. It’s the perfect option for when you want something quick and healthy, but tastes good too.

Food was fresh and tasted good, although we spent $ 27 on two salads which were VERY SMALL and not worth $ 27. Will not return due to the value of food to cost ratio. Much better, cheaper places we’ve tried.

I got a salad and just didn’t find the food worth the price. It was a lovely salad topped with quinoa, cauliflower, carrots and lemon tahini. However, the portion size was so small I was starving after and had to make myself a second lunch. Each topping that you get is a small spoonful. With a price tag of $ 10, it just doesn’t seem worth it.

I gotta give up the 5 star rating to Agno, it keeps me going at my job nearby and tastes homemade. It also does not break the bank and generally I am in and out in 5 minutes. If it was not here I am not sure what I would do truthfully, in an effort to eat generally healthy there aren’t a ton of affordable fast options in this area. Basically Agno keeps me from surrendering and getting Chipotle every time I have to work late.
The menu is incredibly simple, which makes it really easy to decide how to craft your bowl, everything generally consists of whole foods, isn’t terribly salty or oily, and leaves me feeling like I ate a dinner I would make for myself at home. I haven’t mixed up my order very much so I have limited feedback on what to get to eat, but I have tried the chicken, cabbage, rice, and cauliflower. Everything is super good and well-​spiced.
Generally my only bad feedback is the sort of small portions, this is just enough for me to eat for dinner, but I don’t really eat large portions. Someone who is bigger or hungrier than me will definitely need to order extra sides and meat… so something to consider.

A decently priced, decently tasty, and decently healthy option. Chipotle of Greek/​Mediterranean food. Most things were dry, which is why it gets 3 instead of 4.

Stopped by to try today and wasn’t too impressed. Prices will range between $ 9−12ish depending on what you order. My falafel bowl came to $ 9+ with no extra fixins — the chicken is $ 1 more.
This place is gluten free, so it’s probably got a bit of that «health-​conscious price tag.» This is similar to a place in Maryland called Cava Mezze, but not as good, more expensive and smaller portions.
I enjoyed the black rice, good texture and flavor. The falafel had a chalky type texture to it, I suppose due to being gluten-​free the texture was off and I didn’t enjoy this much. You can add 3 toppings, I opted for cauliflower, tomatoes and cucumber salad, and feta — all of which were okay, but not that flavorful and nothing to write home about. I know I’ve got quite the appetite — but I think it’s worth mentioning that I finished my whole bowl and I’m still hungry.

I feel the need to double back just to say that someone must have read my post as the portion sizes have grown and have become consistent. The food quality, which has never been in question, has continued to live up to a higher standard, and the service/​staff is impeccable. Heck, there are days where their cheery demeanor and glowing countenance act as just the kick that the remainder of my day needs after the typical lunchtime low…
Kudos Agno! Cheers to you and your staff for the quality food and amazing atmosphere!

I agree with a previous reviewer regarding the falafel. It was dry and a dough like ball and I won’t get that next time. However all the rest was special and fresh.
We both had rice, a protein and 3 veggies.
We both enjoyed our meal. Just be forewarned anything extra is fairly pricey considering it lacks wait service and its cafeteria like seating (communal). And everyone seemed to be ordering extras so it adds up. Lunch for 2 people with water and iced tea was over $ 30. Their beverages are home made.
This was our second time driving in and parking and we enjoyed it enough to return.

Agno Grill is AMAZING! I like to come here as often as I can for a delicious, fresh, healthy, and filling meal.
My go-​to is the salad base. I usually get either chicken or steak as my protein. However, ever so often I will get any of the other choices to mix things up. The steak is probably my favorite! Super flavorful and tender! The chicken is right up there with the steak, fresh, flavorful and never dry. Absolutely delicious!
My toppings vary, I love the minted carrots, roasted cauliflower, and pickled beets. I will usually get one of those three as my big topping and then get feta cheese and olives to go with it.
Finally the sauces. I really enjoy the spicy harissa and lemon tahini or the tzatziki. The harisa has a kick and the tahini or tzatziki cools everything down. They compliment each other perfectly! I like to switch between the tahini and the tzatziki to change up flavor. Every so often I will also go for the hummus or the balsamic, both are also awesome. I have yet to try the others, but I am sure I will soon, this place is certainly becoming a staple in my life!
I have personally found that I get a lot of food for my money and I almost always end up saving some of my salad for my next meal. I find that I get more than enough. Plus the ingredients are so fresh and high quality, I do not mind the cost. I hope to try a wrap or bowl soon, I just cant get enough of the salads!

Good variety for gluten free eating! Everything here is gluten free from wraps, salads, bowls and desserts.
Reminds me of a Mediterranean chipotle.
The staff are very friendly and helpful with the variety of healthy options to make your meal.
Décor is well laid out, modern, clean and inviting.
A good lunch spot.

Yummy! I love mediterranean food and this place is like the chipolte for mediterranean style bowls/​wraps. I got a bowl with lamb meatballs, roasted cauliflower, black rice, beets, and chickpeas with spicy harissa and lemon tahini. I also tried a sample of the carrots (with fresh mint) which were flavorful and intersting but not really my speed for lunch. The sauces were delish.
My bowl was fresh and wonderful. However, for the price of the lamb meatballs– I felt the portion size was a bit small (only three small balls per order).
I’d go back but this place didnt leave me begging for more.

After celeb reviewer Michelle C. and bestie Anupma S. gave this place 5 stars, I knew I had to come try Agno.
Comments:
1. The ingredients all looked incredibly well flavored and fresh. Unique variety of med veg eats like beats, mint carrots, quinoa, etc. EXCEPT the Falafal, When she put it in my bowl, I thought she was going to fry it later or something. It was a dough ball, not a falafal. It was unappetizing to the point that it was left in my bowl afterwards which I rarely do.
2. Portions are very small, I was still hungry later.
3. Rice, 1 protein, 3 veggies, 1 sauce is actually not a lot of variety. I wanted to try more than one sauce (tzaki and spicy harissa for example) but it’s all extra.
It came to $ 9.50 which is pretty pricey for non-​waitress service, and an unfilling meal. I def have other Mediterranean places on my list.

So what’s a poor guy like me to do when he is all alone in a strange city with a lack of gluten-​free options? Turn to Unilocal to save the day!!!
This place was pretty much the bomb; everything in it is gluten-​free (hooray!). Their menu/​ordering system was a breeze with not a ton of individual options but loads of combinations. Here was my order: black rice base with baked felafel + chicken (my extra protein) followed by chickpeas + spinach, quinoa mix thing, and roasted cauliflower all topped with a lemon/​tahini sauce! I was enough deliciousness for me head back up to the counter to try some cookies. They did not disappoint! The cherry walnut was so very moist and doughy – perfect. The tahini sesame seed cookie was an interesting combination, but they pulled it off.
Other critiques: both the black rice and baked felafel were a bit bland and dried out.
Otherwise, really delicious!!! If I am ever back in the area, I will be sure to stop in a fill up my tummy with gluten-​free goodness.

I have a lot of mixed feelings about Agno, and I really wish I could give it 3.5 stars. I’ve been here tons of times, and I’ll certainly keep going back, but there are definitely places where Agno misses the mark.
As others have said, the great things about Agno are that it’s fast, convenient, healthy, and has a wide variety of options. It’s a Chipotle-​style restaurant where you select a base (bowl, wrap, salad), a protein, a couple add-​ons, and a sauce. I always get the falafel, and my favorite add-​ons are the mint carrots, roasted cauliflower, and garlic kale. The falafel is baked, so it’s healthier than normal falafel but not as tasty. It’s crumbly and a little mushy rather than crispy, but it’s not bad. Overall it’s a really nice, balanced meal that you feel good about eating. It’s quick and easy to get to go, but also a pretty nice space to stay and eat in.
Now for the bad. First, and most important, is the taste: basically, it’s just okay. All of the add-​on options are pretty good, but no single thing is stellar. It’s all a bit bland. As a couple other reviewers have noted, I think the portion sizes have recently shrunk significantly (or perhaps they’re just inconsistent). Finally, a couple times I’ve tried to go only to find that they were closed, despite their online hours saying they’re open. I wish I remembered the details so I could correct it, but I think the hours listed on Unilocal are incorrect.
I love Agno as a concept, but wish it was a bit better executed!

This one is a tough place to review because they do certain things so right and certain things so wrong. But when all is said and done, I still love getting food from here– sometimes even crave it– and I forgive many of their shortcomings.
Agno serves the sort of food that I like to make for myself at home– wholesome, nutritious, veggie-​heavy, and environmentally-​conscious. That said, it’s not going to win any flavor awards or convince any carnivores to introduce some more greenery into their diet. It caters to the already health-​nut granola types who want something that jives with their food philosophy when they can’t cook at home.
My go-​to is the wrap with falafel, carrots, spicy cauliflower, greens, and lemon tahini sauce. The wrap is a little spongy– a little reminiscent of the Ethiopian injera– which is a texture that I happen to really like. And their falafel should really not be called falafel because it’s a far cry from the crispy-​on-​the-​outside and soft-​on-​the-​inside fried balls you can get down the street. With a name like that, they’re just setting people up for disappointment. They should be called spiced garbanzo herb balls because it would really make everyone’s expectations a little more realistic. Name not-​withstanding, I actually kind of like the little bean balls, especially when crumbled in the wrap and doused with lemon tahini sauce.
The things that would normally irk me if I wasn’t so keen on their food offerings are that they are often out of a food item or two that I want and I have to wait for it, their wraps are sometimes a little stale around the edges which makes them a bit chewy, their chicken is a little dry, and they sometimes skimp on the veggies. I come here for the veggies, so don’t skimp on them!

I was never a super duper fan of Mediterranean food, but I must say, this place is amaze! Totally delicious!
The setup reminds me of Chipotle because you can get a bowl, wrap, platter, or salad. Once you decide that you choose your protein, sides, and sauce. I ordered chicken with feta cheese, chickpeas, artichoke, and lemon tahini sauce in a black rice bowl (see pics)… SO GOOD!
I was somewhat like, «Will this combo even go well together?» But credit should go to Agno for their menu item selection, because the bowl was delicious! As was my friend’s who had a completely different combo. Seems like any combo will make for a great meal.
Also what works is that every item tastes good individually. The chicken was perfect. The chickpeas were not too crunchy and added a great texture to the bowl. The artichoke was very tasty and the tahini sauce tied everything together magically. The black rice is really good and kinda calms down the bold flavors of all the other ingredients. Ohh and it was less than $ 9.00!
Unfortunately, I ordered in so I didn’t get to check out the place, BUT I did a driveby the other day (in a non-​creepy way!) and the place looks super chic. Can’t wait to try it again!!!

Agno Grill in Center City Philadelphia is my favorite new concept of any eating place that has opened in the last year. This is the best fast food I’ve ever eaten. It shares the same owners as the wonderful Pure Fare around the corner … and indeed Agno means pure in Greek. Everything here is fresh and only from local farms in the Philadelphia area. For those who are sensitive to gluten, it is 100% gluten free.
Okay here is how it works —
You order your base (bowl of black rice, salad, or wrap) … then you order your protein (chicken, steak, lamb, salmon, veggies, falafel) …then you order 3 toppings (my favorites are quinoa tabouli, cabbage, and chickpeas w/​spinach) … and then you get two sauces (the harissa is a must and the lemon tahini is not far behind.) And there’s your meal!
It’s fast, it tastes awesome, service is friendly, the place is really attractive on the inside, and it is conveniently located in Center City Philadelphia. I would take Agno Grill with me wherever I go (I wish Vienna had one!). Go there once and I have a feeling you’ll also become a fan!