This is my favorite salad place in the skyway. The line can be long-looking at lunch, but it moves really quickly because it is an assembly line. There are many good options (the Santorini, the Caprese). A little pricey, but the consistency is there, there are many locations, and they are fast. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to sit and eat at during rush times, unless you want people standing all around you. I do miss the larger size salads- (I think they went to one size recently?) read more

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Stopped by here for lunch the other day. The line was long which I have noticed if you go by any of the locations during lunch time. Decided to give it a try since I had never been and the line seemed to be moving fairly quickly. Has an assembly line ordering and payment system as is the case with many establishments of this type. The lady was knowledgeable and helped me decide on what to order. I decided to go with a wrap. It was a fairly painless process of picking what I wanted in there and then she mixed it up and put in a wrap for me. Quick service. The price wasn't terrible for lunch downtown, it feels you can barely get anything for under $15 anymore. The wrap was tasty. Fresh ingredients and well balanced. It was spicier than I was expecting but nothing outrageous. There is some seats in the place to sit and eat and open areas. Though most people were grabbing and going. I can see why there is always a long line and I would definitely trying it again when I want a light and refreshing lunch. read more

Green + The Grain - Thai Beef Tenderloin - Regular - Salad Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Thiccccest salad you will find in the twin cities! This place is always absolutely packed for lunch in the sky ways and for good reason! In my opinion, it's far out performs Crisp and Green. The lettuce is finally chopped up and they put about 100 ingredients in each salad so every bite is interesting. The staff will mix it for you so everything is coated with the delicious dressing. Modern interior, always clean. read more

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Our team at work had been working at home for the last few years, so we had an "On-site" meeting at headquarters and the ordered Green + The Grain and gave us an option from anything on the menu. I ordered the Buffalo chicken salad with Caesar dressing. When I first picked up my plastic bowl of leafy goodness, the first thing I thought was that "This is heavy" These bowls are full to the brim and it is delicious. It is always good, when you think to yourself, "This is so full, I can almost not even mix it, I think I am going to end up shaking it to toss it." A good amount of chicken and the Buffalo sauce had the right amount of medium heat. It had the perfect amount of croutons and fixings, and the Caesar was a splendid complement to the spicy Buffalo sauce. The Caesar was tangy and just awesome. Everyone on the team said their bowls were great. I would totally recommend this place for lunch and I think there are a few around the Twin Cities now. Especially of you have a team meeting, maybe recommend them as an option. read more

The best quick lunch spot downtown!! Don't be intimidated by the line - it moves quick. The team is so fast + efficient with the orders. The salads are loaded with quality ingredients. You will be full after finishing (if you can even finish). Clean and modern space, although not the greatest space to sit down and eat. Definitely recommend! Recommendations: Buffalo chicken ceaser, cowboy, thai chicken read more

Green + The Grain - a person holding a bowl of salad - Salad Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My closest lunch option, this is my go-to about twice per week. I love the consistency of the salads. Their salad prep personnel are quite skilled. I've never had a bad bite of food. Excellent, quick service, every time. The Baker Center location often has a line out the door of their little shop, yet it never takes more than a few minutes to get through the queue. The seating area is always clean, if a bit cold and sterile, and seating is always available, what with everyone taking their salads to-go. One can also pre-order before 11 am online and skip the line. As to the salads, any of the Caesars are recommended, be it Classic, Buffalo Chicken or Buffalo Shrimp. (Kudos the Kale, Caesar! as a dad-joke variation.) Due to the proteins, the latter two are in the $13 - $15 range, but they pack a lot in the bowl. I have also enjoyed the Cowboy, the Farmer, the Caprese and once in a while mix in the Chinese Chicken. Wrap options are available, as well, as well as soup and chili, which I have eschewed. All in, this is about as good as assembly line food gets in Mpls. 3 or 4 other locations are scattered in the skyways. You'd have difficulty finding a better, faster lunch option than Green + the Grain. read more

I wasn't aware you all changed your sizes, so I was excited to see the small Caprese return to its $10.50 price tag. Surprise! "Small" is now *comically* small for the cost, and the original "small" is now the "large." Should probably illustrate that better - the "New Year, New Bowl" sign doesn't exactly cut it in this situation, friends. So bummed! read more

Green + The Grain - $10.50 for the Caprese - Salad Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I am glad they opened this second location. It was a lot of work to walk from my side of the skyway to the LaSalle location. But similar to the LaSalle location the long line wrapa outside the door from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Don't worry it moves relatively quickly and after 1:00 pm the rush slows down. I think their communal style table is cute. I also like the assembly line style where your salad maker carries you through the whole process util you get to the cashier. I have not have any wraps here but highly recommend the Buffalo Shrimp salad which is yummy! But the Classic Chicken Caesar (with olives) is my absolute favorite from here! read more

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I work downtown and have yet to stop by here, so the inspiration struck when my friends and I were looking for a place to grab lunch on a Friday. I was expecting to have a hard time finding something quick, healthy and close by and am SO glad to have found Green + The Grain! There are a TON of great options that are clearly well thought-out. One of my friends had been a few times and made a suggestion or two, but honestly it was so hard to choose. The Food: Choose from pre-selected or build-your-own options. It doesn't look like you could go wrong either way. I chose a tofu curry option and was pretty pleased with that. The tofu was flavorful and my all-time favorite part was the crunchy curry cauliflower. Holy moly. Delicious. I will say, I was expecting more 'green' than 'grain' in this bowl, but it was VERY much rice-dominant. I mean like 2 scoops of rice. I did find some small bits of veggies in there though, so that's a bonus. The Service: Feels very "Chipotle-esque". Walk along the counter of toppings and build your own, or just let them do their thing. It was quick and painless. Minimal interaction, which I'm totally fine with during the lunch hour. Super speedy, too, which is nice for a limited lunch hour. The Space: Clean, bright and open. I loved how much seating there was since this was kind of a hike from my office and I was NOT in the mood to carry my stuff back. Plus I was hungry. Value: Meh. I'm not sold on this quite yet. My meal was nearly $15 for JUST the bowl. If I wanted to add on kombucha (and you bet your butt I wanted to) it was an additional $4. Yikes. Even the Spindrift sparkling water was a whopping $2 for a can. For one person you easily could spend more than it would cost for a ok-ish sitdown place. For that reason, I won't be a regular. read more

Went here after hearing some glowing reviews from coworkers. I'll admit I was a bit excited by the hype. The line is long but it does move fast. I got the Farmer and it's decent. Not bad but not amazing and not really worth the $13 for a small. Next time I go I will build my own and review again. For now 4 stars. I would recommend it, but maybe on pay day to treat yo self. read more

Green + The Grain - Salad Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My husband works downtown and whenever I have a day off we wonder the skyways in search of a place to grab lunch. I've tried a few places and have yet to find a place I really liked until I found Green + The Grain. Not only is it a somewhat healthy alternative to most skyway selections, but they have huge portions, fresh ingredients, and delicious combinations for bowls and wraps. Green and Grain features ingredients like farro that you won't find at most other places. When I stopped in a got a wrap and it was huge! The ingredients were evenly dispersed and it was packed with all the extras. Not just lettuce. The chicken was tender and flavorful (not over processed like many places you'll find in the skyway), had the perfect amount of dressing and had varying flavors and textures from the variety of ingredients that pack into their meals. I will definitely be back this place and I can't wait to try their other salads/wraps. It's is by far my favorite skyway lunch spot and it's definitely worth a try if your looks for some fresher, healthier food options. read more

Green + The Grain - Caprese - Salad Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Green + The Grain is the best salad shop in downtown Minneapolis by far. Awesome salad combinations made with the freshest ingredients and can be customized. The salads come in two sizes (small and large) and are very filling--I barely finish the small size. Don't be wary of the long lines, as they move quickly and there's hardly a line after 12:30. Only complaint is that the seating can be awkward if there is a long line, so I usually take my salad back to work with me. read more

Green + The Grain - Farmer Salad: romaine, chicken, bacon, cheddar, avocado, red onion, tomato, hard boiled egg, and croutons. Amazing. - Salad Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I have been wanting to try the frozen yogurt at the US Bank Plaza location. I went there today (Nov. 30) only to find out that there were no means to serve any kind of yogurt (no bowls or spoons) and no service spoons in the toppings area. There was also no explanation as to what to do if a customer wanted yogurt except the cost at $.79 per ounce. There is a large plaque explaining the yogurt and its origin, but no explanation on how to purchase it. I was very disappointed in this. If a restaurant wants customers to purchase a product, there should be some kind of explanation on how to do it at the product location. It also seems silly to go through a long line just to get the explanation on how to purchase something that isn't on the salad bar. I guess I'll go elsewhere if I want frozen yogurt. read more

This place has great salad and wraps! The food is always fresh. They're fast so even if there's a line, you'll be in and out quick. Staff is super friendly! Overall, my favorite place to grab lunch in the Minneapolis Skyway! The only minor negative thing I have to say is they don't post the nutritional facts for the salads on their website, which would be nice. read more

Skyway Edition: Green & The Grain is an excellent spot for a weekday lunch in Minneapolis. With multiple locations throughout downtown, they feed the masses. The salad components are always fresh, and chopped into bite size pieces to ensure you get delicious flavor in every bite. The salads are filling, I always order a small. Highly recommend the Chinese Chicken Salad - the dressing is incredible & the flavor is deliciously dynamic. read more

i'm obsessed with this place ...they have a good variety of ingredients to make the best salad for you , i highly recommended!!! Btw Apple + Pear is my Favorite read more

Green + The Grain - My Favorite Salad - Salad Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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First time trying Green + the Grain today. The Cowboy Salad is SO good, but it is hot!!!!! That jalapeno really kicks! I keep eating more hoping the ranch will provide some relief but it's the source of the heat.... But it's so good I can't stop eating it! It's like a pleasure + pain salad!!!! read more