Market 65

I had a tofu wrap today, and it had gigantic chunks of raw carrot in it. I’m talking one inch square sized carrots. They busted through the actual wrap and had to be removed. There were also a couple of carrot stubs in there. Why?! The flavor was good but wow… Maybe a carrot grater is in order. Wraps and salads are hard to mess up, but his place managed and I will not be giving them a second chance.

We arrived for our first visit here, on a Friday about 5pm. We ate here because of the plant based /​vegan options.
There was no line, so we got waited on quickly, but it was a little confusing about where to pay. A few people after us got their food before us; the guy who took our order said he had forgotten to give it to the guy making our salads. Not like they were busy either.
Our salads were good, and we enjoyed the fact that we could take them outside to eat under the trees on the nice patio out front. It was a beautiful night to sit outside, and the patio was far enough from the street that it was pleasant.

This place is great! A little expensive just for a salad but totally worth it. However, I do wish they were open on the weekends.

If I could give Market 65 another star, I would. I can’t say enough great things about this place! Let’s start with their regular lunch game…
To find a place downtown, making healthy/​responsible foods, with fully customizeable options (vegetarian/​vegan/​gf/​whatever flots your boat), quickly, and with a smile is not only RARE but virtually unheard of! You can make exactly the meal you want, or try one of their suggested combinations. Which, let’s be honest, is probably exactly what you want. The food is always fresh, they’re never skimpy on toppings, and the dressings are DIVINE. My personal recommendation is the Garlic Tahini sauce. Holy $^#& is that stuff good! This place is on the regular lunch rotation fo’ LYFE!
The other way that I have interacted with Market 65 is through their catering services. My nonprofit organization had a day-​long retreat in an office inside the Capitol Square office building so this place was a natural choice. The pricing was very reasonable, they accommodated all of the dietary restrictions our staff had, and everyone RAVED about the food. It was an absolute hit! Anthony coordinated our group’s meal and I will be forever grateful for his help. He even went above and beyond by recreating and sending me the receipt for our meal after I misplaced it in the shuffle of the busy day.
Stellar food, stellar service, stellar location (at least for downtown workers), stellar EVERYTHING. If you haven’t been to Market 65 yet, GO NOW!

First and foremost, Market 65, I love you but can you be located somewhere else? Can there be more than one of you? I need you near Grandview, or Upper Arlington, or Campus. somewhere that will benefit both you and me.
Anyway! Wow, this is the first time I’ve ran into a joint that reminds me of California. It really is a huge movement on the west coast to eat clean and healthy and there’s a bunch of restaurants to chose from. When I moved here, I realized that there aren’t that many. Market 65 was so healthy and good, it reminded me of home.
I got the steak spinach salad, forgot what it was called exactly but it was delicious. My friend got the Blackened Cobb Salad and he loved it as well. Everything was fresh. Service was lovely. Décor and ambiance was cute, clean and modern. I really enjoyed my time here. My friend and I even high-​fived each other after eating our meals cause it felt nice to finally found a place where our money was worth it. You really leave this place with no regrets.

Great lunch option downtown. Simple menu — salads and wraps. Everything is available in either form. I got the Diablo wrap and it was spicy, which I loved. I want to feel the heat!
Staff was friendly, and got through the long line very fast. Also had some cookies from Pattycake Bakery available at the register.
Comparable pricing to Panera or other fast casual dining, but local,

Great lunch option for salads, lots of options, friendly service. The salads are quite large for what you’re paying.

It doesn’t get better this place if your looking for some good food. Their salads are undeniably the best I’ve ever had. They have a great little bar area as well. Great staff. A must check out place to eat.

Since Market 65 made the Top 100 list, I figured it was worth the trip. And, there’s nothing better than visiting with fellow Unilocalers! So posted a UYE, and Tada! Lunch with my niece and
Deirdre G.
I don’t work downtown, thus had to find parking. Luckily, I was able to find a free close-​by meter (since it was a national holiday). Their patio space is pretty freaking incredible here! Lots of shading trees. Set back off the main sidewalk (great for people watching, as State St. gets busy during the lunch hour). Unfortunately, it was –2 degrees outside, so that option was rendered useless.
The inside space is airy and cheery. Lots of white and lime green. Bright chandelier lighting. Raw wood tables. Even a full bar lining the big window looking outside. Nice open front counter.
Love the ordering process! You tell the first worker what you want, they right it down and pass on to the production line. Scoot on down, watch as they put all the toppings in the big bowl of lettuce. Dump out contents on counter cutting board, they chop everything down to a more manageable bite size (thought this was very nifty), and toss! Lastly, shake dressing and toss again, then serve in a bowl.
Lots of salad/​sandwich options: Both proteins and toppings were abound! Also tons of dressings to top of your selection. I went with one of their Signatures, the Loki Falls: salmon, asparagus, roasted corn (they cut it right off the roasted cob!), and balsamic vinaigrette. Whatever you decide, your end product can be served via salad form or in a wrap; I went with the salad option.
Great pick. Would have been totally rad if there was more salmon, but I won’t complain. Love the corn. Red skin potatoes were bite-​size, soft, flavorful. Oh, how I love roasted asparagus! The dressing was a perfect topper — not sour, hints of sweet; If they didn’t make their own dressings, I’d be begging to know where to buy it.
The location isn’t the best for me, seeing as I don’t work downtown. But, if I’m feeling like a salad, and want the fast-​casual concept, this is a fantastic option!

Salads and wrap shop across the street from the State House. Juicy rumors from the lobbyists sitting next to you are included free of charge. Market 65 is not cheap, but it is delicious.
They have an interesting combination of flavors on the menu, but you can customize anything that you would like. You go down the line after you order and give your special instructions to the counter person who actually says hello to you and seems excited by the flavors that you choose.
The best part of ordering your salad is that they chop it to order– with or without dressing. A perfect mixture of flavors throughout the rather large salad.
I ordered a blackened chicken salad with avocado, peppers, blue cheese, bacon, asparagus and balsamic vinaigrette. I know that sounds odd, but deliciousness knows no bounds.
If you find yourself in downtown Columbus, check this place out but be ready for a long line to order and get a table if you go during the week for lunch.

Sure there are plenty of places to get a salad downtown, but these guys have it mastered. They are a well oiled, salad making machine. For $ 8 – 11, you can get a massive fresh salad made in the chipotle assembly line style. I went at noon on a Monday and the line was loooong, but to my surprise these guys are masters and the line was quick. Their whole foundation is using only locally farmed ingredients and they also it’s farms they get their stock from. I got a kick ass chicken caesar wrap for $ 7.50. Totally impressed. There is a reason the line is out the door. Eat fresh and eat healthy. A great option for a healthy lunch. Will be back!

Favorite eatery downtown! Their salads are fresh and clean. Love the Capitol Apple with extra goat cheese. The employees are always friendly.
Only complaint is sometimes they run out of items. But otherwise best salads downtown.

While I generally really dig any place that has Sprite Zero in the fountain… Market 65 was just OK. For a place that does salads pretty much exclusively, I thought it would be better. It was a decent salad, fresh. It was also $ 11 by the time I got my soda and my salad. So I most likely will not be back, but it’s worth a try if you’re looking for a healthy meal downtown.

I’ve got to update this because the last time I was here, the food was not great.
I got the chicken Caesar wrap, and holy hell was the dressing overwhelmingly fishy. It was like chewing on anchovy paste.

I randomly found this place walking around the city while in town for business. So glad I did! I am not one to usually buy a salad when I go out to eat cause they usually end up being a let down or being to inconveniently difficult to toss on your plate before you eat it.
Market 65 had the most friendly — and dare I say cute — employees. They helped introduce me to the menu and the workings of the restaurant. I got he white fish chowder and the Tuscan salad. Both were amazing and were great portions for the price. And I absolutely love that they toss your salad for you ;) And they even have a bar!

Today was my first time trying it. The decorations and color were vibrant and gave off a good vibe. They also were playing great music (bob Marley & sublime). Staff was extremely friendly, the guy at the cash register Even looked at my salad to make sure everything I ordered was in there. Thankfully he did because he noticed they forgot my almonds! The portion size for the salad it huge! The only down fall is the amount of chicken they give you, it does not seem like an entire breast. I will for sure come back!

Can you get meat sweats while eating a vegan salad?
This was my literal thought after grabbing a salad from Market 65. Visited M65 just after it opened, but have not managed to find my way back again until now. Everything I remembered from that first visit is still in play — inviting space, clear signage, friendly staff, cool concept and great, locally-​sourced, healthy food.
A large menu board greets you as you walk in. M65 offers chopped salads and wraps, either make your own or by choosing one of their mixes. Their ingredient sources are listed, and there is a great variety of just about everything — a literal wall of lettuces sits behind the front counter. Once you’ve made your choice, they’ll move it down the line, adding veggies and chopping it all together, then adding protein and their house-​made dressings. The folks behind the counter are friendly and are up to talk while they make your food the way you want it. (Pro tip: Let them dress your salad rather than getting it on the side — you will be so happy you did. Trust people who run a healthy salad shop to get it right!)
Oh, and you’ll get your money’s worth. I think my green machine salad (vegan, with edamame, chickpeas and tahini dressing) had an entire bag of spinach in it. It was hard to finish — I actually had to graze the last third of it over the course of an hour or so.
If you need more than a salad or wrap, M65 has chips, sweets from Pattycake and smoothies and bars from Bubbles in North Market. They also have soup, if you need something warm.
If you’re looking to avoid that after-​lunch drag, hit Market 65. You’ll eat and feel great.

I love this ‘relatively’ new concept of chopped salad places. This place has everything you would want and more. You walk in and a salad chef takes your order and builds your salad, chops it and serves it. They literally have any option you could possibly want on a salad — the only problem is not creating a $ 20 salad with all the possible combinations. For perspective, I always go overboard here and I typically end up around $ 12−14/salad. That being said, it definitely fills me up.
The oddity about this place, is that it also has, what looks like, a wine bar and lounge. Surprisingly, I have seen people hanging out here after work. Doesn’t really make sense at a salad place, but whatever floats your boat…
Finally, they have a few other dishes like soup…

Ideal salad & wrap shop. Most reviews have given a great outline of this place, but I’ll share a few highlights of what makes this a 5-​star not 4 salad experience:
— Diversity of ingredients — real banana peppers, three types of chicken, marinated tofu, salmon, egg, four salad bases, hot sauces, dressings, etc!
— Quality of ingredients — many local, organic ingredients. The root vegetables, in particular, are stunning
— Create-​your-​own salads — the possibilities are amazing here, so you can keep this place interesting each and every crazy day
— Sophisticated clientele — many suits, business people, lawyers, government folks. It’s got a high-​end feel to the place
— Friendly service — you’ll definitely be greeted with some smiles and a hip rock n’ roll track
— Small bar area — there’s even a small bar area for those who’d like a glass of wine or, gasp, beer with their salad or wrap

My coworkers and I stopped by Market 65 before catching a performance at the Ohio Theatre. It is practically next door and is a great option for a per-​show meal.
Market 65 offers salads and wraps of all different varieties. You can even create your own if you don’t find something on the main menu to suit your needs. The gentleman at the counter was very helpful. We were there from out of town and he offered us lots of recommendations.
I opted for the Blackened Chicken Cobb wrap. If I had it to do over again I think I would have gotten the salad version, but it was delicious. The salads are HUGE. They also use local ingredients which is great. There’s also a great little bar area with craft beer and wine.
All and all a great experience. If I lived in Columbus I could see frequenting here quite often.