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    Sweet Leaf

    4.0 (194 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tara R.

    I was craving something light and healthy and after doing some research stumbled upon Sweet Leaf! I was so surprised by everything -- the extensive menu, the fresh ingredients, the friendly staff, and the central location. It was a great alternate to Chopt / Sweet Green and had comparable prices. The main difference was the freshness of the ingredients and all the different options! I highly recommend their smoothies and a byo salad.

    Broken plastic found in Berry Haze smoothie

    Be CAREFUL what you order from here. I ordered a berry haze smoothie and found several pieces of hard plastic in my berry haze smoothie AFTER I had already drank from it. My toddler almost drank some but thankfully I found the plastic before he did or else he would have been injured. I called sweet leaf immediately and the lady on the phone could barely understand me and ofcourse they had no manager on site. Several days later after basically chasing them down, I was able to speak to a manager who couldn't tell me how plastic could've got into my smoothie and simply offered me a replacement meal. I also spoke to their district manager who was unapologetic, SMUG and RUDE about the whole incident. He then accused me of being "mean" to their staff over the phone after finding and ingesting plastic in my smoothie. What mother would not be upset? I almost fed my 13 month old toddler this smoothie. Please beware of this place. I note this isn't the first time I had an issue with the berry haze smoothie. A previous time I ordered it there was a strange bitterness in there, but I didn't bother reporting it. However finding plastic in my smoothie was something I couldn't ignore. There is clearly a systemic issue here and possible lack of oversight.

    Chimichurri bowl
    Annie S.

    Alright...I've walked by Sweet Leaf for 2 years and never thought to go in. My friend told me she heard that it was good, so we decided to try it for dinner and I am impressed! Great prices and great food. We both got the Chimichurri Grain Bowl and WOW. It was $14 for steak medallions, turmeric rice, avocado, roasted corn, tomato, cilantro, organic baby spinach, lime squeeze and chimichurri. There was a lot of steak and the avocado and little pieces of corn took this bowl to the next level. This would have been $25 anywhere else and it wouldn't have tasted as good. I can't believe I've been sleeping on this place! If I had to compare it to another place, I would say its like a mix of sweetgreen and cava, but healthier and with more options because they also have sandwiches, bowls and salads. This location has outdoor seating.

    Sonya H.

    There's certainly no shortage of fast casual salad, sandwich, and smoothie spots in the DMV, but Sweet Leaf still somehow manages to stand out as one of the best. It's ingredients are consistently fresh and high quality, without a single blemish to be seen. They have a great variety of toppings and protein choices, including roasted veggies, falafel, and tofu for my vegetarian friends. I'm extra particular, so I usually opt to build my own, but their pre-selected menu options are also delicious -- it's hard to turn down their falafel tzatziki bowl! If salads or grain bowls aren't your jam, you can always opt for something a little more handheld -- they have great sandwiches and smoothies (I can't say enough great things about their Berry Blanco or Very Verde). If you swing by for breakfast, you can grab their take on a harvest bowl or an extra fancy avocado toast. What really sets Sweet Leaf apart is it's consistency, high quality, fast and friendly service, and wide selection. If you're looking for a casual spot for a quick bite, definitely give Sweet Leaf a try!

    $8 for avocado toast with barely any avocado--just a few thin slices. Wild upcharge for what's basically a slice of bread for lunch.

    Sunrise Burrito
    Serena X.

    Good service, solid breakfast burritos, and nice atmosphere inside. I stopped by on a weekday morning as the bagel shop nearby seemed to be pretty full. I decided to get the sunrise burrito, and it was quite flavorful. Not too large of a portion, but also worth the price in my opinion.

    Shalita W.

    Today was my first day entering this local in over 2 years and still the same. It was nice seeing some of the same old faces working here, staff always have been super friendly and sweet. From personal experience, this is hands down one of the best locations. The line is worth the wait.

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    Nicole N.

    Stumbled upon this cute little place while staying in the area! Loved how it offers lots of customizable veggie/healthy options. You can create your own salad, grain bowl, or sandwich, add other protein or extra veggies, then top it off with a house-made dressing. They also have other preset bowls/sandwiches as well as smoothies. Not only do they have a good variety of vegetables to pick from, but also have a wide selection of cooked veggies and toppings for you add to your bowl such as grilled corn, roasted zucchini, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, tortilla chips, croutons, etc. Want to give a shoutout to their pesto vinaigrette cause it was SO bomb!! Loved how it was super basil-y and not too sour. They were also very generous with their steak pieces. Appreciate how they keep sustainability in mind and utilize compostable bowls and utensils. The store itself was pretty spacious with good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Staff were nice and patient with me being indecisive hahaha. If you're looking for a chill place with healthy options, I'd definitely recommend Sweet Leaf!

    Craft Salad
    Angela C.

    I think sweet leaf cafe might be my new favorite fast casual place. I ordered a craft your own salad with roasted veggies and it was so tasty and fresh. Would highly recommend for a quick, fresh and healthy meal. I ordered on the website and my salad was ready for pick up as soon as I got there.

    Delicious smoothies!

    Ordering online from Sweet Leaf requires an account set up, which requires a verification code that for some reason wasn't transmitting today (tried for 45 minutes). I called and Deeana was super helpful with a complicated order of salads, sandwiches, smoothies, etc. The order was ready when we arrived, is accurate, and Deeana was cheerful and an absolute pleasure. She welcomed everyone who walked in while we were there - so nice to meet such a positive person! Food is fresh and full of flavor. The salad dressings really stood out. We will definitely be back!

    Russ W.

    Great fresh food! Super good! Great smoothies and salad. Enjoy the walk around area and shop.

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    Highly recommend. Great customer service. Glad I stopped by. Affordable. Food taste great.

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