DIG – Back Bay

DIG offers a change of pace from the full-service restaurants on Boylston Street: choose a base, add sides and finish the bowl with a protein or a plant-based option. The menu changes with the seasons and often brings together grains, roasted vegetables, chicken, salmon and tofu; diners frequently mention sweet potatoes, charred broccoli and build-your-own bowls. The bright, fast-casual space is handy for lunch between Copley Square, Newbury Street and the shops along the corridor.

Many comments praise the flavour of the vegetables, quick service and the chance to build a meal with more produce than a typical fast-food stop. Others say the amount of protein or size of some portions does not always feel proportionate to the price, so check the menu and choose your full combination before reaching the counter. The listing checked showed 4.4/5 from 1,053 reviews. DIG works well for an individual meal that can be adapted to vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free preferences; it is not a buffet.

The restaurant is at 557 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116; phone (617) 904-3711. Its location page lists daily hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers pickup and delivery. Copley station and the Public Library are a short walk away. If budget is the priority, compare a bowl with the all-you-can-eat meal at FiRE+iCE: a bowl may cost less if you eat lightly, while a fixed-price buffet pays off only when you want another round.