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    Leaf & Grain

    4.5 (188 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, New American
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Salad
    Nida H.

    Decided to come back for another delicious meal. We got the Veggie salad and Thaiger king salad. Both were SO delicious. The serivce was quick and timely. The food was flavorful and the restaurant itself was clean and tidy. Would def come back everyday if i could!

    Common table salad.

    Great salads with super fresh ingredients. The salads changed depending on the season. Lots of staff working.

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    Nick S.

    I have driven by this spot so many times, and I always told myself I would stop by. I finally got around to it, and it was well worth the wait The exterior is very inviting, with a well lit entrance, cozy patio seating, and visible signage. The interior is exceptionally clean and clean, spacious, and trendy I was impressed my the signature salad/bowl options. There are so many fresh ingredients available, everything looked and sounded delicious The person assisting me with my order was one of the nicest employees I'd interacted with in a long time. Great suggestions, small talk, and he made me feel welcome and well taken care of There is a big/long menu above the ordering station with clear names, ingredients, etc. The salads/bowls aren't overly pricey, and for the amount of components you get, I found there to be an incredible amount of value The food was tasty and fresh. Everything was made to order, but didn't take too long to assemble Some tips: Ask someone who works there way they recommend. Definitely ask for some of their sour dough on the side, it pairs really well with any bowl. The fresh/healthy drinks are very delicious and are noticeably "healthy," but in the best way possible Cheers!!

    Common Table
    Angiee L.

    Wow wow wow! Such an amazing healthy restaurant! Think of this as a healthy version of chipotle & cava if they had a baby. They have bowls, salads & actual plate dishes if you're more on the hungry side. When you first walk in for the first time it is a bit confusing where to order due to there being no clear signage/arrow or line divider saying to order here sort of like chipotle. Once you get there the staff is friendly and offer suggestions and top items most people order. I got the Common Table grain bowl and it was DELISH! So happy I found this and will forever be a returning customer :) the cookies there are also yummy!

    our empty bowls bc it was so good forgot to take a pic before
    Monica E.

    it was alright... jk all the food was super super delicious obviously from our photo not a drop was wasted and the ambiance was super chill felt calm and cozy. Definitely want to come back.

    Lemon-Caper Salmon
    Robert C.

    Went here for the first time for weekday lunch. Was not busy at all but it seemed like they had a ton of call in or delivery orders. Every option looked amazing but was watching calories so went with this salmon dish. Man was it good. Was a great combination of flavors and I didn't use any dressing. I don't think I would have changed anything about it. I will definitely be going back.

    Warm Bowl Menu
    Jando S.

    Now that 2024 has rolled around, many of us are detoxing and trying to get ourselves set up with healthier habits while eating delicious food. Leaf & Grain embodies both, while maintaining consistency and has garnered a loyal following in the process. They're a stellar option in West U and certainly one of my favorite places to not just enjoy a good meal, but a meal that's good for you. I tend to prefer coming on the weekdays, as it's never too busy in here. The clean and bright interior makes this place an ideal spot for a quick lunch, meeting, or even a small gathering. They have limited outdoor seating and plenty of parking to boot. One cannot go wrong with either a grain bowl or a salad bowl. The Alamo or Common Table bowl has been my go-tos, and the L&G Caesar and the Autumn Harvest have been excellent salad choices. I particularly enjoy the seasonal offerings, which vary throughout the season but are great even if they are temporary. I've been hooked on their hot plates as of late, the French Country Dinner is a real treat. The smoothies are not talked about enough. The Chunky Monkey is always a fun choice, but the Leaf & Green is always a reliable choice. Berry Boost! is really great during the summer time, but the Strawberry Banana is actually a thumbs up for kids. To make things even more awesome, their ultra generous first time Yelp check-in offer (25%) is easily among the best in the area. Plenty of corporate chains do what Leaf & Grain does but very few do it as well. It's hard not to be impressed with all that Deets and his amazing team has done. Their empire has slowly grown to several locations, their quality and operations have never wavered. I am happy to support a local chain and truly feel they're one of the best local fast casual options in the city.

    Greek salad
    Sunny B.

    Leaf and Grain is a great healthy restaurant that primarily sells salad bowls. I do wish leaf and grain had better options for vegetarians. Most of their salad bowls have grilled chicken as the base protein. You customize everything. I replaced chicken for grilled tofu. However, I thought my salad was overpriced for the amount of tofu I got. I ordered the good greek salad. The salad was flavorful and dressing was tasty. Definitely get dressing on the side so you can adjust flavor to your liking. The complementary sourdough bread was also delicious. Compared to other salad places, Leaf and Grain is more pricey with less topping options for customizing your dish but it is a healthy lunch/dinner choice.

    The pick up are; ordering is just to the right-all ingredients visible.
    Jane B.

    They have very delicious warm and cold bowls and salads here and are happy to customize and let you sample ingredients. BUT! For me, the star item at this eatery is the green smoothie! It's deliciously fresh AND tastes good. It is chock full of greens and the perfect consistency to me. I started drinking them over a year ago after a surgery I had that I couldn't eat solids for a while. These were a life saver! I felt like I was getting nutrients and they are filling. They're so good that for a time I would order a multiple to go and freeze them for later. So, yes the food is good, but the green smoothie is a hidden gem.

    Karen 2.

    the salad was ok. the cucumber aqua fresca drink took a while to dispense. they also do not accept cash.

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    Service is dropping, they are giving to go orders over dine in customers. Dine in should be considered a higher priority

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    This is our go to spot every time we visit Houston! Fresh ingredients, excellent flavors, and friendly staff!

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    Great salads. Very tasty and fresh! Always great salads and friendly service. I like the pollo Laredo salad with cilantro jalapeño is tasty!

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    Ask the Community - Leaf & Grain

    Do they have outside seating?

    Yes! They have cute little tables on the patio

    What kind of desserts do you have?

    Thanks for asking! We have a rosemary shortbread, chili brownie, a oatmeal type cookie, and a lemon cookie.

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    Vegan Taco Salad. Things are getting expensive!
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