Limited menu options. Taste is decent. Serves super fast.
Upmanu Lall
The food is just
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Cathal B.
This is definitely the best place to eat on the ASU Tempe Campus. Probably the only place where you can find healthy options. They have a rooftop seating area which is nice when the weather is just right. It is very fast and good quality healthy food. They have a limited menu of around 5-6 options, but that's the reason that the food and service are fast. Drinks, coffee, and snacks are included and you can help yourself - snacks-wise, you can grab a plate of freshly made seasoned chips while you wait for your order. I will keep going back here as it is a nice lunch spot and always reliability fast in between a busy schedule. Recommended!
Morgan Myers
The menu does not accurately depict the products served (goat cheese salad had “heirloom” tomato but was actually just cherry tomato, the “watermelon” radish was nowhere to be found). The salad was drenched in dressing to the point it was inedible due to the greens wilting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Maggie A.
Absolutely loved the atmosphere and food of this spot. I am an ASU student and was intrigued to try Engrained as it is a more healthy option than near by spots such as Chick-Fil-A and Burger King. I am so glad I did as it is one of my favorite spots on campus now. Engrained offers a different dining experience than other spots as their food is made by culinary students here at ASU and the ordering system is different to say the least. I walked into Engrained and was immediately met with a front desk and a host. I knew the ordering system was different so I told the host I had never been here before to avoid confusion. The host then helped the people behind me first before walking me around the whole establishment to explain their dining experience. This was above and beyond service to me and could not thank the host enough for being so personable. To start off you do not order at the host table, although there is an ever-changing overhead menu above. This is instead where you are asked how many in your party and asked for in door or outdoor seating. You are then given a number assigned to your food so the staff will bring your food to you. There are stations set up around the inside where you can walk around and see what foods are being offered that day to help you pick what you want to order. Once you decide you then go to a register near the back of the restaurant and place your order. You are also given a free drink and endless chips with your order. The drink selection was great. They have infused water such as watermelon mint which was offered when I went. They have cups of chips which do not have many but you can grab more if you would like. The outdoor seating was amazing, great view and shade covering to help with the hot summers of Tempe. I ended up ordering a buffalo chicken sandwich which had shredded carrots, jalapeños and cilantro. This also came with potatoes wedges and came out to $13 total. This Cafe also takes m&g which is great for students. The sandwich was amazing and very flavorful. I went to Engrained during the lunch rush and ended up getting my food within 5 minutes of sitting down. My food was hot and seemed freshly made as the bun was not soggy. Overall I enjoyed my experience at Engrained and think other would too because of its ever changing menu. I was told they change their menu weekly so you have endless possibilities. The staff was very kind and accommodating for confusion about ordering as well as great about coming and cleaning off your table when you are finished eating. Will be visiting Engrained more in the future.
Shaun K.
This place always has great food, and recently they finally started providing reallllllly good Vegan bowls. I highly recommend checking it out. Not many places can you get freshly made, localy sourced meals for around $10.
Cecilia Savala
Food was good. Not much variety. Also pretty expensive for what you get, but drinks are free
Steve4241
"farm to table" style food. Higher end place for lunch on campus. Food was very tasty and quickly prepared. Slightly confusing arrangement (enter on one side, get a number, ignore the food preparation stations around the restaurant, then order at the register on the other side of the restaurant).
Éva Szeli
Used to eat at Engrained regularly in the "before time". Loved it. Had a lunch meeting there for the first time since last year. The food was surprisingly mediocre, especially for the $10-15 price range. Four people in our group (including a job candidate) and nobody was thrilled with their food. A bit embarrassing, considering we'd apparently oversold the place to our guest. Still a great atmosphere with wonderful people.
A M
A hidden eating spot on ASU grounds that's one of the best food options on campus. It's sort of an in-between of a cafeteria and sit down place. You go up and look through the options and then pay. Waiters bring your food our a couple minutes later. Great lunch food for not that much, and I really appreciate the allergy labeling on the food. Plus unlimited house made chips. Taking an hour or two to have lunch while studying here is definitely worth it.
Amazing restaurant. Service is fantastic and the food is awesome but I love how they pride themselves on ethically sourced and their passion to end climate change. This place is worth the money
Lisa Snowden
Good food, although you can wait a while to be served.
noneya business
Word bank time!!!Chips, lamb, chips, lamb, burgers, fries, artisans, craftspeople, big place, lots of seating, exquisite flavors, cups, plates, soda, PIZZA UP!, Panini's, Quesadilla, Tortillas, lentils, health, students, faculty, people who care, tons of people, wild rush's, quality....
Chris Carpentier
The Quesadilla was a room-temperature burrito, the hot coffee was cold, and the chips didn't have much flavor.
Michael Davis
This is the best place for lunch in the ASU area. The food is fresh, organic and sustainable. The selection is great and its priced comparably to other dining options. Oh, the food is delicious.
Limited menu options. Taste is decent. Serves super fast.
The food is just
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
This is definitely the best place to eat on the ASU Tempe Campus. Probably the only place where you can find healthy options. They have a rooftop seating area which is nice when the weather is just right. It is very fast and good quality healthy food. They have a limited menu of around 5-6 options, but that's the reason that the food and service are fast. Drinks, coffee, and snacks are included and you can help yourself - snacks-wise, you can grab a plate of freshly made seasoned chips while you wait for your order. I will keep going back here as it is a nice lunch spot and always reliability fast in between a busy schedule. Recommended!
The menu does not accurately depict the products served (goat cheese salad had “heirloom” tomato but was actually just cherry tomato, the “watermelon” radish was nowhere to be found). The salad was drenched in dressing to the point it was inedible due to the greens wilting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Absolutely loved the atmosphere and food of this spot. I am an ASU student and was intrigued to try Engrained as it is a more healthy option than near by spots such as Chick-Fil-A and Burger King. I am so glad I did as it is one of my favorite spots on campus now. Engrained offers a different dining experience than other spots as their food is made by culinary students here at ASU and the ordering system is different to say the least. I walked into Engrained and was immediately met with a front desk and a host. I knew the ordering system was different so I told the host I had never been here before to avoid confusion. The host then helped the people behind me first before walking me around the whole establishment to explain their dining experience. This was above and beyond service to me and could not thank the host enough for being so personable. To start off you do not order at the host table, although there is an ever-changing overhead menu above. This is instead where you are asked how many in your party and asked for in door or outdoor seating. You are then given a number assigned to your food so the staff will bring your food to you. There are stations set up around the inside where you can walk around and see what foods are being offered that day to help you pick what you want to order. Once you decide you then go to a register near the back of the restaurant and place your order. You are also given a free drink and endless chips with your order. The drink selection was great. They have infused water such as watermelon mint which was offered when I went. They have cups of chips which do not have many but you can grab more if you would like. The outdoor seating was amazing, great view and shade covering to help with the hot summers of Tempe. I ended up ordering a buffalo chicken sandwich which had shredded carrots, jalapeños and cilantro. This also came with potatoes wedges and came out to $13 total. This Cafe also takes m&g which is great for students. The sandwich was amazing and very flavorful. I went to Engrained during the lunch rush and ended up getting my food within 5 minutes of sitting down. My food was hot and seemed freshly made as the bun was not soggy. Overall I enjoyed my experience at Engrained and think other would too because of its ever changing menu. I was told they change their menu weekly so you have endless possibilities. The staff was very kind and accommodating for confusion about ordering as well as great about coming and cleaning off your table when you are finished eating. Will be visiting Engrained more in the future.
This place always has great food, and recently they finally started providing reallllllly good Vegan bowls. I highly recommend checking it out. Not many places can you get freshly made, localy sourced meals for around $10.
Food was good. Not much variety. Also pretty expensive for what you get, but drinks are free
"farm to table" style food. Higher end place for lunch on campus. Food was very tasty and quickly prepared. Slightly confusing arrangement (enter on one side, get a number, ignore the food preparation stations around the restaurant, then order at the register on the other side of the restaurant).
Used to eat at Engrained regularly in the "before time". Loved it. Had a lunch meeting there for the first time since last year. The food was surprisingly mediocre, especially for the $10-15 price range. Four people in our group (including a job candidate) and nobody was thrilled with their food. A bit embarrassing, considering we'd apparently oversold the place to our guest. Still a great atmosphere with wonderful people.
A hidden eating spot on ASU grounds that's one of the best food options on campus. It's sort of an in-between of a cafeteria and sit down place. You go up and look through the options and then pay. Waiters bring your food our a couple minutes later. Great lunch food for not that much, and I really appreciate the allergy labeling on the food. Plus unlimited house made chips. Taking an hour or two to have lunch while studying here is definitely worth it.
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing restaurant. Service is fantastic and the food is awesome but I love how they pride themselves on ethically sourced and their passion to end climate change. This place is worth the money
Good food, although you can wait a while to be served.
Word bank time!!!Chips, lamb, chips, lamb, burgers, fries, artisans, craftspeople, big place, lots of seating, exquisite flavors, cups, plates, soda, PIZZA UP!, Panini's, Quesadilla, Tortillas, lentils, health, students, faculty, people who care, tons of people, wild rush's, quality....
The Quesadilla was a room-temperature burrito, the hot coffee was cold, and the chips didn't have much flavor.
This is the best place for lunch in the ASU area. The food is fresh, organic and sustainable. The selection is great and its priced comparably to other dining options. Oh, the food is delicious.