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4.3 (67 reviews)
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Mediterranean Salad
Makayla S.

I ordered takeout & I thought that the salad had a good amount of toppings and taste for the price. The crispy chickpeas and artichokes were my favorite. The salad was well dressed and had great flavor. Would definitely recommend for a lite filling lunch option.

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I just moved to a new office next to this place. I walked in for breakfast and I got their special of the week tgnova breakfast sandwich oh my god it was outstanding don't forget to ask for extra citrus dressing. Service was excellent also the people work there seems very happy and smiling and like to help. Low music and very quiet clean place Thank you local roots by opa

California Curry Salad $10.95 (+Tuna Tataki $4.75) - 2.5 stars. Cauliflower was great. Rice stale. Tuna was not fresh. Thu lunch 2023-02-16.
Ziyan C.

A friend and I chose this spot for a workday lunch because it seemed healthy and well-reviewed. I thought my food was ok, but maybe I ordered the wrong thing and would be willing to give this another try. Price was average for downtown (which is a little pricey to me, $18.14 total for a single serving). It was empty at 11:30am on a Thursday in February. But people were quickly arriving and there was a small line soon to order. There were always tables available. * California Curry Salad $10.95 (+Tuna Tataki for an extra $4.75) - 2.5 stars I chose this because the cooked cauliflower looked (and was!) delicious, but they gave me so little (maybe a couple pieces) and I had to ask for a little more. The rice was a little stale. They did sear the tuna fresh (I had to wait a little) but it was overall dry and fresh, which was the biggest disappointment of this meal.

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Ed U.

I never even noticed this alleyway lunch spot on Leidesdorff even though I work on the next block. That's because I stride onto bustling California Street with that typical blinders-on hubris for which the FiDi proletariat is renowned. Initially I shrugged at the prospect of another build-a-bowl place, but I noticed they had quite a few more options than its nearby competitors Homegrown and Torshi Mexiterranean and it was a bit less hectic than Mendocino Farms. Bowls, bowls, everywhere bowls. The multiphase ordering was daunting, but I managed to conquer my phobia for procedure and ordered the $9.25 base of Baby Spinach and picked Superfood for my style. That meant the spinach was mixed with roasted sweet potato, kale, caramelized onions, broccoli, avocado, goji berries, and toasted almonds, tossed in a slightly sweetened fig dressing. For an additional $2.95, I asked for the Chickpea Loaf, which was delicious and probably the closest I've been to a slice of meatloaf in several years (photo: http://bit.ly/2ZdqQJr). It was all pretty satisfying with the wintry flavors matching the inclement weather well. I came back a few days later to have the $9.25 Kale Salad with the California Curry, which consisted of broccoli, harissa cauliflower, chickpeas, artichoke, tomato, spiced cashews, and golden raisins, drizzled with a curry-yogurt dressing. And yes, I topped it off with the $2.95 Chickpea Loaf yet again (photo: http://bit.ly/2tvECep). Another tantalizing combination of flavors. Yep, I think I've found another go-to lunch spot when I'm in a hurry, at least until the Amazon Go reopens. FOOD - 4 stars...really like the combo of ingredients they offer over a salad AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...pretty generic but spacious enough, looks like every other FIDi lunch spot SERVICE - 3.5 stars...nice enough and pretty fast TOTAL - 4 stars...building a bowl is better than building a bear (I don't know what that means) RELATED - Fiddling around in the FIDi? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2F02OZN

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Angela L.

All ingredients are very healthy and clean and unprocessed. You will either really like or dislike a dish depending on how much you like the ingredients. Harvest salad 5/5 The salads you get from elsewhere usually only have a few I ingredients. But this one has a universe of ingredients: lettuce, mixed greens, mushroom, carrots, brussel sprouts, red onion, bacon bites, beans, and chicken! Breakfast chicken bowl 4/5 A healthy breakfast bowl with a Mexican twist. Chickpea loaf with local roots 2/5 Maybe it's just personal preference but I didn't really like this mix and match plate. The chickpea loaf tasted kind of weird. I couldn't tell its chickpea. Didn't like the beets and carrots part either. The only portion I liked was the diced sweet potato with kale. Wish there was more kale.

a plate of chicken, cauliflower, and broccoli
Angelica Q.

Great lunch option. Very fresh ingredients and interesting salad styles. I got the kale base w curry style and chicken, but would probably try another flavor next time as I did not like this one that much. Huge portions, fair pricing! Staff is very kind and peppy; they seem to have a lot of regulars.

a salad and a cup of coffee
Jeffrey Y.

Ordered takeout through corporate Sharebite. Got their - Chopped style salad, curly kale base - ($12) -- delicious salad packed with toppings tidily in six square grids. Avocado, bacon, bleu cheese, and more. See the photo! One of the top value lunch salads I've had so far! - Soup of the day (creamy tomato), bowl ($5.75) -- warm and creamy A nit is I called them to inquire what the soup of the day was, and it took a few iterations for me to understand what the staff member was saying.

Locally Rooted Salad with flat iron steak
Elizabeth C.

Generous portions and reasonably priced considering other options in the area. I had the locally rooted salad with flat iron steak, dressing on the side. I hardly had to use any of the dressing because the salad was already tasty without it! The flat iron steak was tender and not dry. Lots of tables available and clean. Service was friendly and efficient.

Forgot to take a pic of salad. Remembered to take pic of brownie.
Libby J.

New, new killer lunch place. It's new and new to me. Get there before the crowds know about it. Despite its hidden an alley location, I'm calling it - Local Roots is going to be hot. I love salads. I eat one every single day for lunch. Yes, every day. Local Roots has better options than Mixt and Sweetgreen and all the like (maybe not the newly opened Mendocino Farms). Why it's awesome: - Other than salads they have sandwiches, breakfast meals, protein shakes, cookies, soup, bowls and side dishes - The salad options are awesome because they go beyond the typical fare. They take their awesome side dishes and basically put them in the salads. You can choose between a bowl or salad. I got the salsa fresca salad sub in sweet potatoes. Bad and good: I did not like the dressing and they claim the black beans are "spicy" on the menu, and they are not. Otherwise, bomb. The avocado was perfectly ripe, and NOBODY can argue with a perfectly creamy, ripe avo. Coming back! Again. For sure.

Warm grains, Harvest, plus chickpea loaf. Enough food for two -- heavy as any Mission burrito!
Grace C.

Pleasantly surprised at the flavors and portion size. I'm a casual carnivore who prefers veggies and got the Harvest on warm grains as an alternative to salad (you can ask to hold the bacon and Parmesan). The flavors were tasty without being overbearing and I had lunch for two days. I liked that you can choose two different grains and that it was clean (not laden with oil) but satisfying. Definitely will be back! - - - - 11/16/18 Had the Green a Warrior for second breakfast today and it was delicious! LOVE it. Not at all sweet, which is a rare find in smoothies. Just the good stuff. And for about the same price, Joe & the Juice had a portion half the size and not nearly the nutritional density.

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Fresh and delicious! We will definitely be back, Lauren the owner was super nice and helpful.

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Got a salad, too much kale and not enough of the other goodies. Gets busy like all other places in Fidi at lunch so get there early.

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4.2
(891 reviews)
1.6 mi
$$

5 but with a caveat (hoping mgmt sees this).... Their salads and food are the absolute BEST. We…read moreplacen an order most weeks for the office. The one catch --- the rotisserie chicken can be really greasy and/or they are even adding more oil directly into the salads (this happens even when you're ordering w/ salad dressing on the side).

Order their Rotisserie chicken! It's a waste to order anything else because that's their specialty…read moreand it's just so good. I came with a group of 7, and they were able to seat us pretty quickly. We ordered: A whole rotisserie chicken, the RTR Rice Bowl, the Chicken soup, the fried chicken sandwich, the seared broccoli, the rotisserie fat rice, and the shredded cabbage & almond. Best Dishes: The Rotisserie chicken and the Shredded cabbage & almond. The rotisserie chicken skin is really crispy and delicious, we were all fighting over who gets to eat the skin. The chicken is so juicy, it's really the best rotisserie chicken I've had. We understand why this place is so well regarded. The shredded cabbage is definitely the best side and we should've gotten another order, as we quickly finished ours and were basically licking the bowl clean. Worst: The rotisserie fat rice and the chicken soup. The rice was basically untouched and none of us wanted to eat it. It's ok, just falls short compared to the other sides. The soup was also ok, it's just a huge bowl and it felt like a waste stuffing ourselves with that when there were other better dishes. The rice bowl was pretty good, and is really good value. It's yummy and a good meal for 12.50. It's a very casual place, you order at the cashier and find a table and seat yourself there. Great for a quick lunch.

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RTR Salad $10.50 + Chicken $4.25; iced tea $4.00
RTR Salad $10.50 + Chicken $4.25; iced tea $4.00
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MIXT

MIXT

3.5
(288 reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

Came to the viral sensation of eating healthy at this location and boy it was very tasty ... fresh…read moresustainable ingredients... warm or cold do your your way .. or their way ... either way your won't be disappointed.... Warm and inviting in the heart of Sf ... staff and management are very welcoming .. my guy who did my version of a Greek salad did not disappoint... 10/10 ... very spacious location too for one or for a small party .. come and try Mixt .. where bold flavors awaits to meet you pallet .

I came in specifically for the seasonal items and let me tell you... mission fully accomplished…read more My two picks were the Sonoma Salad and the Bangkok Bowl, and WOW -- both delivered in totally different (but equally amazing) ways. If you're craving something refreshing, light, and fruity, the Sonoma is a must. The pears take it to the next level and give it that perfect sweet, crisp bite that makes every forkful feel extra refreshing. It's the kind of bowl you order when you want to feel bright and satisfied. Now if you're in the mood for something warm, crunchy, and nutty, the Bangkok Bowl is your girl. The texture, the richness, the cozy vibes -- chef's kiss. It's hearty without being heavy and hits all the comfort-food notes. And can we talk about portions?! These bowls are NO joke. I swear I made a huge dent in mine, looked down thinking I was almost done... only to realize I basically still had a whole second meal left. Instant take-home win. On top of all that, the staff is super friendly, the space is clean, bright, and welcoming, and the whole experience just feels good from start to finish. I came for the seasonal menu but I'll definitely be back for everything else too. If you're debating what to order: Sonoma for fresh + fruity, Bangkok for warm + crunchy -- you truly can't go wrong!

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MIXT

MIXT

3.8
(25 reviews)
4.0 mi

I'm actually giving this spot a 3.5 but rounding up to 4 because the Agua Fresca was excellent as…read morewell as portion sizes and packaging were on point for delivery. So while I can't speak to in person service or decor the delivery is on point. My peachy salad was just ok. The chicken was cold and not crunchy, and the cornbread crumbles were not crunchy at all, like kind of in between stale and crunchy... weird combo. Peaches and pickled onions were awesome though. The dressings that it came with which were a bbq sauce and some type of special ranch also were a weird combo, glad it was on the side vs in the salad itself otherwise I'm not sure I would have eaten it. Crispy cauliflower was good but definitely not crispy at all! Probably got softer on delivery but definitely not something that should be advertised as crispy when it's not... The saving item was my carrot ginger agua fresca- this was amazing! Loved it, that gets a 5/5. Food is 3/5.

I've now been 3 times and each time it just was nothing impressive and definitely not worth $20+…read more This most recent visit I ordered their steak salad with caramelized onions and croutons - big miss here. Steak was barely flavorful, quite cold even though it was "cooked on the spot". The caramelized onions were cold and nothing out of this world - if anything because they were chilled, they lost a bit of their flavoring. The croutons were nonexistent, I almost had to go back and ask if they could add some until I found 3-4 at the very bottom of my bowl. A lot of greens which was good, good serving there. I got a side of focaccia and that was delicious (do wish they offered to toast it a bit, it'd be that much more yummy!). As for my other visits, same applies - unfortunately it's just an overpriced salad I know I can make better at home. Not to mention 1 of my visits was a pickup order and they completely forgot my dressing on the side. All in all, I am very let down by this place. Dare I say I love and prefer it to be Sweet Green. Bummer, I really was happy to have this in the area.

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MIXT
FALAF 2.0 SALAD (vegan)
FALAF 2.0 SALAD (vegan)
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Blue Barn-Polk

Blue Barn-Polk

3.8
(661 reviews)
1.2 mi
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Blue Barn is a healthy splurge, because the salads are mostly tasty (but can be hit or miss on…read morequality) while also being some of the most expensive in SF. My personal favorites are the Spring Salad which is seasonal, the Caesar Salad, Tostada Salad, and Waldorf Salad. They also do great meat sides that you can add to your salad, like grilled steak, salmon, or shrimp. These add-ons cost an extra $8-$12, so when all is said and done you could be paying close to $40 for your salad after tax, which is a little bananas. Still, I can tell they put a lot of care into their ingredient selection, and it's a good option if you don't mind lighting some cash on fire. I do wish they had some more convenient locations closer to the Financial District or Mission Bay, but maybe one day!

1. I wanted a fresh green salad with grilled salmon. For $35, the basics should be executed well…read more 2. My salad had 1/3 of bitter, watery romaine stems that took 15 minutes to remove. I was starving and irritable. 3. Salmon was overdone - rubbery on the outside, dry inside. There was no soft, flaky interior or glossy naturally slightly caramelized exterior or light char on the edges (not always present but always welcome). I normally love salmon and eat it several times a week. This is the first time I have ever returned a salmon dish in San Francisco. The sandwiches I spotted on neighboring tables looked amazing but I won't be back. In a city with hundreds of restaurants worth revisiting, this won't make the rotation.

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Healthyish Republic

Healthyish Republic

4.5
(199 reviews)
2.8 mi
$$
Healthy dining
LGBTQ friendly

Delicious and super fresh salad. Yummy hummus…read more Great and friendly staff. Definitely Healthyish and Delicious

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, it was a disappointment. I ordered takeout,…read moreand when I arrived, my food was ready on time. The restaurant itself made a great first impression. It was clean, organized, and even had a nice little area set up for social media photos. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the presentation. I ordered the Mediterranean Bowl with Greek chicken. The chicken was dry, and it was obvious the seasoning had been sprinkled on after it was cooked instead of being cooked into the meat. I also ordered the Brussels sprouts and fried cauliflower. The Brussels sprouts looked perfectly crispy, which is exactly how they should have been, but they were soft and soggy instead. To make matters worse, the sauce was packed inside the same container, so the steam made them even soggier while also heating the small plastic sauce container inside. The fried cauliflower was equally disappointing. It looked crispy because of its golden brown color, but there wasn't a bit of crunch. Instead, it was oddly firm, almost al dente, making it feel more undercooked than fried. I also tried the garlic chicken soup, expecting something similar to Avgolemono. Instead, it was a thin, watered down broth with the same dry chicken pieces from the Mediterranean Bowl tossed in. The pita bread served with it was honestly the worst part of the meal and the only thing I threw away. Nothing was completely inedible, but for more than $60 worth of takeout, I expected food that matched the clean, inviting atmosphere of the restaurant. Sadly, this experience fell well short of that, and it's not a place I'll be returning to.

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Keto & Gluten Free Zoodle
Healthyish Keto Bowls
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Wildseed

Wildseed

4.5
(1.8k reviews)
1.7 mi
$$

I'm not vegan so I have been hesitant to come here but WOW I was so impressed! We came for a brunch…read moreand got a reservation! I highly recommend a reservation as it does get busy especially on a Friday night! First the atmosphere is adorable. The decorations and ambiance are so beautiful. Lots of windows, plants and the bar is stunning. Service was wonderful! Now the food!!! We got the chilaquiles, French toast and spicy sausage omelet. All were delicious! Just egg is amazing when cooked right! Favs were the chilaquiles and French toast! I recommend sharing so you get a sweet and savory! Will be back for dinner!!!

Wildseed is a beautiful restaurant that was well lit, decorated with lush greenery and warm wooden…read moreaccents. The seating is spacious and sectioned off rather than one large open dining room, which allows for different arrangements and a nice sense of privacy between groups. The downside is that this layout seems to leave patrons on the right side, behind the wooden partition, nearly forgotten. We were handed our menus and then left alone for almost 15 minutes without anyone circling back to take our order. When we finally did order, the servers brought dishes to the wrong table and couldn't keep track of who had ordered what. That said, the food, atmosphere, and location could easily make up for it, I would consider coming back if I had to return to San Francisco.

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Restaurant inside
Heirloom tomato bruschetta
Heirloom tomato bruschetta
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