Dig Inn
“Ayana and the whole team are also super friendly; it's nice to be served with a smile and some personality at a fast-serve restaurant for a change!”
“One protein and 2 healthy sides, with many delicious seasonal options to chose from.”
“I will definitely be returning here very soon, both for the outstanding, welcoming service & the array of healthy options they have!”
Dig Inn
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Healthy seasonal FAST food is hard to come by but thankfully there is Dig Inn. It is food I would actually make at home if I had time. Essentially it follows the Chipotle model where you go down the line to pick your ingredients. You first decide if you want a big or small plate, or you can opt for a soup or salad. I've only gotten small plates which includes a bed of rice/ farro/ or greens, a protein and two sides.
I recommend:
-Farro which has diced squash
-chicken- nicely spiced and tender
-5 spice meatballs – wrongly named as they are not seasoned with 5 spice, the seasoning typically used in Asian cooking (popcorn chicken, Taiwanese pork chop) but i believe 5 spices that are used in Italian cooking. These meatballs are covered in tomato sauce and were satisfying nevertheless.
– sides – I liked the lemony Brussels sprouts, charred greens, kale and quince salad.
I wasn't crazy about the sweet potatoes which were a bit bland and not sweet.
The line during lunch hour gets pretty long but it moves at a reasonable pace. The price for a small plate is $8.04 which is fairly "cheap" for this neighborhood. I have always finished my plate which tells you the potions are not large but it's just enough for me. For a guy, it's probably best to choose the large.
What a wonderfully efficient, high-quality, pleasant place to visit. I had the chicken platter and thought that every component of it was delicious. The staff are attentive, helpful, and polite. I really enjoyed my food and the experience.
I will definitely be back and hope that this chain expands into locations that are more consistently convenient for me.
So deliciously healthy! I am glad Dig Inn doesn't exist in Philly, or I'd be spending all my money eating out everyday.
I had brown rice with chicken, cauliflower and kale – everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Grab some hot sauce at the counter, and you'll be golden. The line gets really long during lunch hours, but it moves super fast. The platter was big enough that I had leftovers – all for $9, amazing prices for the area.
One tip is that the ordering can be confusing if you've never been there before – the standard is a base of grains (or greens), one protein, and 2 sides.
It's hard to eat healthy for unhealthy people like me, but this place makes it easy… ish. Don't the lines fool you; you will be in and out faster then that tinder date you went on last week.
Healthy options abound. The veggies are all very good and although the flavors are boring, sometimes boring is what you need, Mary. The roasted brussels sprouts (nicely charred and seasoned) are the fav for this folio followed by the broccoli and kale, which are equally simply cooked and tasty.
The combo meals are relatively cheap ($10ish and below for a small) for lunch considering it's one of the healthiest options around the area and "healthier" tends to come with a heavier price tag. I usually come here and when it's a "veggie lunch" kind of day, which means mid week and not only is it filling, it's under $9. If you need to cheat with an animal option that will cost a little more.
Meat options might kill you eventually, but they are good here. The meatballs are my least favorite, due to it's odd flavor, but it's edible. The wild salmon is a nice option, but it's extra. Ditto for the avocado option, but you knew that already. The chicken and flank steak are both solid, with the steak the clear front runner for this wolf in sheeps clothing.
I don't run here looking forward to an exciting lunch, but I do appreciate their speed, value and quality. It also makes me think I might live a little longer. And by longer, I mean just long enough to see the aliens come back for the harvest.
Eating healthy is unbearable for me. I've always held an abhorrence for vegetables because simply put, they're bland and it can't compare to sugar, butter and cheese.
If you have trouble eating healthy like me, Dig Inn will make it easy. Best of all? Every single bite is delicious. Seriously. Take it from someone who avoids veggies like the plague.
My go-to at Dig Inn are the Happy Valley Meatballs, quinoa, mac & cheese with an avocado. The meatballs are from dry, seasoned well and placed on top of your choice of quinoa or brown rice.
If I had an unlimited cash flow, this is the place I'd eat at everyday.
Also note, nutritional information can be found on their website.
The Quick: $10 for big lunch portion or normal sized dinner. One protein and 2 healthy sides, with many delicious seasonal options to chose from. Overall a delight for 'slow fast food'
The Details: I see this as a grab and go spot, but the interior was very nice with a few seats if you want to eat in. It's a modern take on fast food that is healthy and you feel good eating. I really enjoy the chicken and these delicious spiced carrots. I've been twice and the food is consistent. Overall a nice option for healthy food.
The Damage: Chicken and 2 sides is $10 with tax. The portion was perfect for dinner.
Update to my first review, I've given Dig Inn a second chance and now count myself as a fan. Their summer seasonal menu lobster sandwhich won me over. Since then I've enjoyed other items off the seasonal menus, which I'm more of a fan of than their staples.
Although the food skews to the salty side, I'm still a fan.
I was in this location and needed to eat something with only 30 minutes to spare. Most of the restaurants in this area are absurdly over-priced, but when I popped into Dig Inn the menu and prices were reasonable.
I ordered the Wild Salmon plate with two sides. The salmon was served with pesto and was VERY VERY good – no fishy taste, even with the skin on! The sweet potatoes were tasty, especially since they serve them with the skin on (the only way I enjoy them). The one flaw was the curried kale – the cook was heavy-handed with that salt.
If I ever come back, I'll bring water to balance my sodium-potassium pump. Nonetheless, it's a stand-out spot in the area due to the prices and quality.