The Bottom Line
Pros
- Fast food junkies can get their fix of while decreasing their carbon footprint.
- Vegetarians and health food-eaters will find fast-food menu items that suit their tastes.
- EVOS service is very friendly and they have the most chic décor imaginable for a fast food place!
- Wide variety of menu selections and good kid's menu
Cons
- The location is out-of-the way and buried in the back of a difficult-to-navigate shopping center.
- Expect to pay "casual dining restaurant" prices ($8-12/person) for your EVOS fast food meal.
- There is no drive-thru service at EVOS.
Description
- Chapel Hill 's EVOS is one of only a handful of EVOS franchises nationwide.
- EVOS is located in Eastgate shopping center, near the Trader Joe's and the Bruegger's Bagels.
- EVOS is a bit hard to spot because at first glance, it looks more like a trendy apparel store than a place to eat.
- EVOS serves environmentally-friendly, health-conscious fast food: burgers made from free-range beef, low-fat organic shakes.
- Much of EVOS' food, including its fries and chicken strips are "Airbaked" instead of deep-fried.
- This significantly reduces the amount of fat in the food without eliminating too much of the taste.
Guide Review - EVOS Fast Food Chapel Hill - Review of EVOS Fast Food Chapel Hill
My visit to EVOS was during mid-afternoon on a weekday. There was no line/wait to place my order, and the staff was extremely friendly, almost overwhelmingly so. The restaurant was sparkling clean, and very nicely decorated--all stainless steel, and trendy, inviting colors.I ordered a free-range steakburger with a side of fries and a cappuccino milkshake. I added cheese to my burger and "super-sized" the meal, adding another couple of dollars to the total cost, which was just under $10.
The food was ready quickly, and I took advantage of EVOS' outdoor dining area, located on the sidewalk in front of the storefront.
My "super-sized" meal wasn't nearly as large as what I expected, but the burger was better-than-average for a fast-food burger. I was a bit disappointed that the cheese on the burger seemed like run-of-the mill pasteurized process cheese. The fries were good, but not spectacular. I dressed them up with EVOS' signature flavored ketchups (garlic was my favorite).
The milkshake's taste and texture were very similar to any other fast food shake. Again, I was slightly disappointed.
EVOS is a great dining option for folks who want a relatively healthy, environmentally-conscious fast-food experience. It's also an especially good choice for parents who want a better fast food option for their kids.