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    Green + The Grain

    4.3 (28 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Santorini
    Joanna M.

    Every city has their version of Chopt/Sweetgreen and Green + The Grain is Minneapolis' version. Just like most fast casual salad places, there are premade salads and create your own bowls. Service is fast and efficient. While there is a nice modern vibe in the shop, most people opt to eat in the mall/plaza building. My partner and I also took our food to eat outside of the shop because the music was too loud for a weekday afternoon. Taste-wise, Santorini salad was refreshing and enjoyable. Similarly, my partner liked his buffalo chicken salad. Nothing to complain about, both were tasty well portioned salads. For a weekday lunch and for working professionals, Green + The Grain more than satisfied the demand.

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    Michaela S.

    Great salads, great price. A small salad is big enough for one meal and maybe even two, but they do mix the dressing so it becomes a little soggy. Super flavorful and great choices for salads. I would recommend getting one from the menu and not adding anything because it will bring up the price and then it might not be as worth it. I added corn and they charged over a dollar for a tiny scoop. Overall it is a great place and they are very quick with getting your order out. Make sure to keep your eyes on your salad! They're really quick and pass on your salad to other workers to finish it. The place is beautifully decorated inside as well. Would return to try more salads.

    Santorini - Small
    Mindy P.

    I've tried a ton of different salads here and they're always good no matter what. I can't eat at Crisp & Green anymore because it doesn't even come close to how good the salads are here. They pack them so full and you always feel as though you got your moneys worth. Even though they are open limited hours and constantly busy, the service is super fast. Lots of space to dine inside if thats what you're looking for too.

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    Mai V.

    If you ask me for the best grabs for salad in downtown, I'd say this would be the place. I've been a loyal customer for 2 years and it never ceases to disappoint me. This US Bank Plaza location just opened this spring and it's their 3rd location. I'm so glad I don't have to walk down to Baker Center or LaSalle Plaza anymore, they're quite a distant from me. However it never stopped me from getting my salad fix. This place is awesome! I've tried most of their salads one too many times but only stick with the ones I love: the Cowboy, Santorini and Moroccan. They add all the ingredients into a stainless bowl and mix mix mix! Then they have 2 sizes: small and large. Pricing doesn't vary much from the two, about a dollar difference. Which is why I always grab the large so I can save the other half for dinner or lunch the next day. The very first time I had this was when they just started in a food truck. It's amazing to see how they've expanded. My first salad was the berry one but it must be limited because that was the only time I had it. Sad. It was bomb! Anyways their layout is super cute! The wooden tables and simple grass plants reminds me of a home setting. The line is usually pretty long for the other locations but this location is bigger so I haven't seen a line yet. They have signature salads to choose from. You can also build your own. You can also have it in a burrito. One unique addition to this location is their frozen yogurt section! I have yet to try those. Also their staffs are super friendly and helpful.

    Apple + Pear
    Kelsey S.

    This place is SO GOOD. I'm a sucker for fancy salads. I was traveling for work, and it can be hard to find fast, healthy options when you're in an unfamiliar city. I'm very glad I found this place. They have their lunch rush on lock; the line can be out the door and down the hall, but it'll still only take ~10 minutes to get in and out. The ingredients all looked and tasted so fresh. The signature salads were creative and delicious. I got the Buffalo Shrimp and Apple+Pear during my stay. I'll need to go back next time I'm in town to try others! The only downside: they give you compostable containers and utensils, but there are no compost bins to put them in when you're done.

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    Great salad and ice cream, clean and inviting space. Friendly service. Wish they were open later!

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    Soooo good. The line is usually pretty long but moves quickly. Sometimes I order to pick up which has always been smooth and fast.

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    Really comfortable spacious and open space with great windows.service was excellent and easy to find gluten free satisfying options.

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    Despite of long lines, service was fast and good. I ordered buffalo chicken salad with caesar dressing. Yummy, does not disappoint.

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