Aubergine Kitchen — Restaurant in American Fork

I wrote a negative review previously (below) and subsequently met with Elcio (Aubergine's owner) over lunch. He was very kind despite my less than flattering review. I've since been back multiple times and have had positive experiences with my orders. I'm tweaking my previous review. Why? Because if they had an issue it was a one-time blip that has not been repeated. The food has always been both delicious and great for you. My only frustration was not getting enough for the money and that has improved in all subsequent visits. 5 Stars if they continue to improve...

Previous: I've never written a negative review before but after my visit this evening I'm frustrated... Been going here regularly for 3 years. While I love the flavors and the health aspect of the food - everything else has regressed linearly, especially in the last year. Here's how:

1. Shrinkflation: bowl servings have gotten noticeably smaller. Today for example I did a build your own bowl. TWO small pieces of broccoli, TWO small cauliflower, and TWO small Brussel sprouts! Come on - do addt'l veggies really cost that much?
2. inflation: not only are bowls getting smaller and stingier with toppings but they are more expensive. The double whammy!

They have also changed the layout of the restaurant so that you cannot view/communicate with the person making your meal - you just give them the order and they decide to put in as few items as they like - EVEN if it is inexpensive veggies...

And to make matters worse - a less than half full dressing container! Way too dry as a result... It was the last straw for my shared almost $40 with my wife...

I've literally bought hundreds of meals at this restaurant but the next time we will choose another option.

Update: I've made two visits since this bad visit that were much better. Maybe a new employee that didn't know what they were doing prepared the meal which precipitated this original review. I'm going to order the same meal again in another visit and if I don't feel that they are stingy I'll remove...

It is hard for me to put into words how ardently in love I am with Aubergine. Yes, yes, I know other reviews have such claims. None are as valid as mine though. I would ask the employee's permission to marry their Nice Cream and take it straight to the alter if I could.

Seeing as I am still quite a young lass (a senior in Highschool) I sometimes think it is quite unresponsible of me to be blowing off the little money I have at Aubergine, and my finance teacher would share in my feelings of disapproval at my spending habits here (seeing as this restaurant it more pricey than the common Taco Bell or In and Out my peers so often partake in) All thoughts of doubt and regrets of financial decisions melt away as smoothly as the Twist Nice Cream with Strawberrys, Bananas, and Almond Butter melts on my tongue.

I used to always purchase the Avocado Toast. I was quite disappointed many moons ago, my sixteenth birthday, when I discovered the Avocado Toast recipe was altered. Little did I know that my apparent misfortune was a blessing in disguise. My friend ordered the Rio Bowl on that fateful day, and ever since I raised a portion of his food to my lips, I have coveted to the Rio Bowl with dedication not unlike the bond of the most loyal husband and wife.

Recommended sides include the sweet potatoes, cheese rolls, and OF COURSE the Nice Cream.

As for atmosphere, I completely approve of the color scheme and decor. I would get married in that restaurant, build my island table in that restaurant, rock my newborn child to sleep in that restaurant, and die with a cheese roll clutched in my fist upon my heart in that restaurant.

Blow your mula. Do it. It's worth it. (Plus my tummy feels quite contented and wonderful after. Your tum tum will thank you)

I hope this review entertained and informed your brain as much as Aubergine is sure to bless and soothe your taste buds.

Thank you, one and all

-Nice Cream's...

Dined in on a Friday at 7:30. I should have realized that the place was less busy than every other restaurant in the area and taken it as a sign, but I had wanted to try the place for months. Staff is RIDICULOUSLY unhelpful. It was actual insanity. No employees should be able to use the answer "I don't know" while unashamedly making direct eye contact while also not going to ask any other veteran staff members the answers. Besides the One-who-knows-nothing there were several Dont-look-at-me-i-just-work-heres and of course that's why I'm looking at you, they were entirely mute. Not one single word came out of their mouths when we approached them for anything. Hubby's food was done first and sat on the counter for 10 minutes before anyone approached the register to let us pay, so it was not even warm. Room temp. My food took 10 minutes. Other tables had number flags on them like staff had maybe brought their food to them, but I was not given one. Nor was I told a single instruction about how long my food would be or if I needed to wait for it. All the while staff wandered around and chatted each other up. The place was super dirty, every table disgusting. Every seat, the floor and in between. If this was a fast food restaurant I would have expected the carelessness of cleanliness but how does that not go hand in hand with "healthy cuisine". Im not even gonna address the menu since I've pretty much slammed this place enough, but healthy it might be, flavorful or well thought out, it isn't. Kale does not go in a chicken parm entree. This is coming from a Kale devotee. I waited a few weeks to make this review but I'm still so steamed about it when I think about the fact that I drove through 2 counties to eat at this place and the absolute...