I love the new salad chains, especially the ones that use farm-to-table and local sourcing strategies, like Sweetgreen. This is a great healthier food option for the Crystal City area, which is much appreciated Oates. Lines are long around lunchtime though, so plan accordingly. read more

I had never heard of this place before but walked by it while here for work. I'm always looking for not only more healthy options but also less expensive. Under $10 is great in my world where I'm often left with a $30 bill for sub-par hotel food. But enough about me. What I loved: tasty combinations like portobello pesto and the mezze bowl with chickpeas, mint, roasted potatoes, humus and broccoli. Very filling and the flavors exceeded expectations. The option to create your own overwhelmed me at first but the second time I stopped, to grab a bowl and take with me on my rental bike ride to the mall, I watched another customer breeze threw creating her own and I think that would be fun. read more

Sweetgreen - The hot mezze, without the chicken. - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Excellent salads with tons of fresh ingredients. My favorite is the avocobbo. Staff is friendly but service isn't always as quick as it could be. Today there was one person in front of me being helped and two waiting behind me in line. The person being helped had not been here before so it took a long time for the guy behind the counter to explain all the options. This didn't bother me but there were at least three other employees in the store restocking containers and doing other things despite three customers in line waiting to be helped. Finally, a woman came out from the back room and made a salad for me and the person behind me in line. She was very fast and quickly whipped out two salads at the time. If she would have come out front and taken orders a few minutes earlier, I would have been fully impressed instead of slightly annoyed. read more

I don't particularly enjoy getting robbed if I order a salad from the nearby hotel I was staying at, so I found this place through Yelp. I went around 6:30 pm and there were only a few other customers in there. Their menu is easy to read, and I settled on the Rad Thai salad. I was impressed with the size of the salad and the amount of shrimp that they give you. The buckwheat bread was tasty too with a good crust on the outside and chewy inside. The shrimp wasn't the best shrimp I've ever had, but it was fine for the price point. Yes, you're paying for a salad that you can make at home, but when you're away from home, this is a great option to still eat healthfully! read more

Sweetgreen - Rad Thai salad - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was in Wash DC when I tried this place. My salad was soooo delicious.... got to choose which meat I wanted, toppings were good, and the spicy dressing I chose was amazing. I wish there was one close to my home in Ventura county. I did see that there are several in the Los Angeles area which I hope to go to sooner than later. read more

Really enjoyed the food and will definitely return. Very fresh and tasty. I would rate it a five, but the seating was not as comfortable as I would prefer. It would be great for takeout or a working lunch. Perhaps it would even be ok for a very casual date. read more

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Mixed opinions about Sweetgreen after being a regular customer for about 4 years. First, the salads and warm dishes are generally good and tasty, but I've noticed the quality of the chicken pieces they're using isn't too good. They use a heckuva lot of weird pieces of dark meat and also often pieces of inedible cartilage, tendons, fat and even sometimes bone. If they think people aren't noticing this or something, or maybe that millennials (who are a good chunk of their customers) don't care... well, I don't know about millennials but I'm not one and I do care! Second, what's up with the very limited hours at the Crystal City locations, and constant switching back and forth about opening on weekends? First they're open weekends, then Saturday only, then closed on Saturday and Sunday, then back to opening on Saturday, then back to staying closed on Saturday and Sunday again. It's a never-ending cycle of indecision, and for the record, there are tons of people walking and driving around Crystal City on weekends so it'd be nice if they were open. And finally, what's up with that new "dessert" item, a "Rice Crispies Treat"? Huh? You mean that's the best they can do for dessert? There's an aura of generic-ness and diminished expectations about Sweetgreen. Will they be serving soylent green on a stick next? read more

Update 4/18. Still the worst run sweetgreen in NOVA. Confirmed yet again by rude employees, messed up orders and missing items (delivery via DoorDash). DoorDash people are great BTW. This is the worst SG!! I drive all the way to Rosslyn to get Chopt even though I live a block away from this clown show. Avoid!! Original review: June/17 Okay product, but no where close to Chopt'. My main issue with this location is it's a complete shit show every time I walk in. I've tried the app multiple times and they've never had the order ready. Worse yet, they act like it's your fault that they didn't know they had to see if someone placed an order. The other times I've been in the shop is completely disorganized and no one has a clue about what's going on. My order has been wrong 100% (5/5) of the time. Also, The last time the chicken was super rubbery. I'm done with this place. Negative stars for bad staff and management read more

This place has great salad options for all ranges of palates from those who like creative flavor blends, to the most basic of salads. They have all kinds of pre-created blends of ingredients on their menu, or you can always create your own or modify one of their menu items to your personal taste. My only complaints are that they do not have conventional soda items available (at any of their locations), for a diet coke addict like myself, and trying to find parking for this location at peak times can be difficult. In addition, this location during weekday lunchtime can be EXTREMELY busy. Your best bet is to order ahead on the app. However, this particular location has some of the most accommodating and friendly staff of any of their locations I've been to. I once went when their electronic system was down, and they were just giving all their customers free salads. That was enough to make me keep coming back here instead of the Pentagon City location. read more

Yes! This place was my fav lunch spot even though it was super pricey. But hey, when you're quick on time and need a salad fix that's also tasty - then I would head here and try to beat the long line that exceeded the entrance doors before noon. read more

Staff was very friendly and efficient. The salad was great with fresh ingredients and a bunch of options. I also love that they use compostable spoons/bowls/drink containers read more

This is my third sweetgreen location that I have visited and I am a fan. Like others, this location is clean, bright, and filled with delicious smells of ingredients that are waiting to be on put in your salad. If you haven't been, sweetgreen is a fast casual concept set up chipotle or Cava style. You can choose from one of their menu items or create your own salad. The menu changes seasonally and they pride themselves from using locally sourced ingredients. On this visit I opted for their portobello taco bowl, which is from their winter menu. It's one of their "warm" salads, the warm ingredients included wild rice, portobello mushrooms, and roasted sweet potatoes, which were combined with other ingredients. What resulted was a delicious and very filling salad. I absolutely loved it. I love the flavor combinations. Staff was friendly and my salad was well made. Great lunch option in Crystal City. read more

It's heaven for the salad lovers! First time visitor and I was impressed by the menu, service, and atmosphere. Delicious place to eat. I would come here everyday. I came looking for a healthy place and found a stunning place. Must try! Once you eat there, you'll be glad you did. Love the homemade teas. read more

Sweetgreen - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

It's a sweetgreen salad. They're good. But the service . . . man . . . it's so slow. I recently ordered ahead for 12:30. I didn't get my salad until 1:00. No one knew what was going on, and I spoke up multiple times. I'd avoid this franchise location. read more

This Sweet Green in Crystal City has the best customer service! Whom ever the sore manger/ DM should be really happy because the team is exceptional. read more

Sweetgreen - Kale Cesar! - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

So if you go during the week the line between 12-1:30 is going to be at least 30 minutes long. The staff here really don't seem to have a sense of urgency at all, I would consider ordering using the app if you want lunch from here. I have always had my salad made correctly and in a timely fashion when I've used it. This location is cashless, so make sure you have a credit card or pay using the app. The seasonal warm bowls are always interesting and filling. Still order the portobello taco bowl even though its off menu and it's perfection. Chopt is better quality in my opinion but Sweetgreen does expensive salads well. The drinks don't really taste like anything in my opinion so wouldn't waste money on them. But yeah. read more

Normally I love this place but at lunch today I found a piece of chewed gum inside my salad. I took a big bite and noticed something with a weird texture, when I spit it out there was a piece of used & chewed gum. I have never been so absolutely disgusted in my life. Once I regain the will to live, I probably will return to this restaurant but please PLEASE be more aware of your prep. read more

I am begrudgingly giving this four stars because it is amazing but the prices are a bit overwhelming. Going here is more of a treat-your-self thing, because the salads are absolutely delicious! Who would have thought about putting sweet potato on a salad. Try it out, but also avoid it, because it will take all of your money away (but at least its healthy). read more

This ain't yo momma's salad. And though a girl needs her greens, I usually avoid ordering a salad for lunch because it's boring, they are unappetizing or not filling but this place blew me away I ate lunch here everyday while I was at a convention over one weekend. I had the Red Thai and the Spicy Sabzi and both were delicious and filling but the Spicy Sabzi was the best. This place has different protein options, from chicken to shrimp (meh) to tofu. I tried the shrimp and I was not impressed. The tofu though hard to believe I must admit had more flavor. The shrimp were kinda puny. Lots of vegan options too. I love the upteen different types of greens they had, all delightfully chopped small, the types of toppings you won't find elsewhere (raw beets, spicy quinoa, etc) and refreshingly different dressing options. I also really appreciated the calories posted on every item. I wished every place did that. Great concept. I hope they expand to ATL and TPA. read more

Their SHROOMAMI bowl is SO GOOD! Again, not as much rice as I'd like, but there are so many other ingredients that it doesn't matter. Sweetgreen is currently the closest thing (that I know of) to a vegan fast food restaurant. Download the app and join their rewards program if you plan on eating here a lot. I got $3 off a order with the refer a friend program, so my bowl was only $7. It lasted me two meals, so I basically paid $3.50/meal-fast food service with a fast food price. I don't eat out much these days, but I'm glad I finally found a cheap vegan friendly option with variety-I can only really get one thing at Chipotle-when I'm hangry and need to eat right away. read more

It's wonderful to have a sweetgreen in the Crystal City area now. While I like Chop't if I'm building my own salad or wrap, I've become a huge fan of the Harvest Grain Bowl at sweetgreen. I'm sure other things on the sweetgreen menu are delicious as well, but I'm definitely a person that once I've found something that I love at a particular restaurant, that becomes my go-to and the Harvest Grain Bowl has never let me down and I frequently crave that combination of flavors in the Harvest Grain Bowl and it is always a pleaser. The Harvest Grain Bowl consists of organic wild rice, shredded kale, apples, sweet potatoes, roasted chicken, local goat cheese, toasted almonds, balsamic vinaigrette. I always ask for the dressing on the side, but still ask for the workers to mix my salad up so all I have to do is add the salad dressing when I get home. I also really like the slice of buckwheat bread that comes with the bowl (so much so that I usually ask for two pieces). The Harvest Grain Bowl ends up being slightly warm when the warm rice and chicken are all mixed together. It's a filling bowl and I usually eat just half of it and save the rest (and my extra piece of bread) for the next day. The staff have always been friendly every time I've gone to this particular location and I love how bright and sunlit the interior is. You can also see the staff prepping the ingredients through a window in the back of the location. Most recently they had lots of ears of fresh corn on the cob. If you're looking for a filling/healthy dish, you won't want to miss out on trying the Harvest Grain Bowl at sweetgreen. read more

My favorite place to get a salad! They have a variety of salads you can choose from or you have the option to create your own salad. This is a such a great spot for lunch. My go to is the chicken pesto parm, and it hasn't disappointed me yet. The only downside to this location is that it gets super busy during lunch time. Try to place your order online or through the app (they're currently giving you $5 off your order if you order through the app) so you're avoiding the long lines. I will definitely keep coming back! read more

Sweetgreen, home of the $10+ salad. This place is close to my office building so I've ventured down here about 3 times since it opened. Personally, I am not very impressed with their salads considering how much they charge for them. I sometimes feel like I can make better salads at home, or could grab a salad from the salad bar at Harris Teeter or Whole Foods for less $$. I always order the spicy szabi salad which comes with tofu and I always ask for chicken. Whenever I look at my receipt, they have always charged an extra dollar for the chicken swap. Not sure how scooping chicken instead of tofu into my bowl constitutes an extra charge but whatever. If you want a healthy, overpriced salad, come to sweetgreen. read more

Okay, first time at Sweet Green, was I'd have to say was miraculous. The & pizza of salads I like to call it. I first fell in love with the Harvest bowl. The cooked sweet potatoes, wild rice, kale, the sauce, everything blended well together leaves an addictive taste in my mouth. Yeah a salad addictive?! I know. The music in the background, the smiles, Patience, efficiency, and cleanliness of the staff was something to note. Even though the salads are priced a bit high, it's worth the dollars. I finally can go to a restaurant that serves warm salads. Whatever the secret ingredient you have for this location keep it. It's by far the best one I have been to since moving to the East Coast! Thanks for a great experience. read more

I'm a huge fan of Sweetgreen--the grain bowls are healthy but filling (Beets Don't Kale My Vibe rocks my world)! Unfortunately, this new location isn't up to snuff yet. The service (at dinner time) is slow and quality inconsistent. When paying $11 for a salad, I expect reasonably consistent quality and quantity (don't skimp me on my toppings, please)! The bread is often pretty stale, which bums me out. On the good side, the staff is friendly, food delicious, and the store is always clean. I also like that Sweetgreen takes LevelUp so that I don't have to bring anything with me to the shop except my cell phone! Hopefully, in due time, this location will get better. For now, it's a good option, but not quite yet great. I'll be waiting! read more

I do a lot of travel and love finding spots that I look forward to while on work trips. When in the D.C. Area I can always count on this eatery for fresh, veggie friendly, extremely flavorful bowls and salads. I love that you can make your own and that they have seasonal additions that give great variety. I would love if this chain made its way to California. read more

This is my first visit to SweetGreen..... I saw a lunch line in Georgetown & for some reason the name stuck. Lucky for me, a friend & I both wanted to check this wonderful place out. The menu selection was large! selections galore!!! We had to let a few customers go ahead while we decided. We decided to build our own salad. Omg!!! It was enuf for us, tasty & plentiful!!' From the fresh greens to fish to sweet potatoes & more. Look forward to the chain making it to the other Washington. Or I guess another trip. Enjoy!!!!!! read more

A pleasing selection of greens and add ons to meat everyone's needs. The staff is very helpful, not afraid to approach you if you are having trouble. limited inside seating, that was not a big deal to me I don't enjoy people staring at me while I eat anyways. read more

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sweetgreen is a perfect addition to the Crystal Drive lunch scene. Their salads are fresh, delicious, and filling. The staff at this location are tops. They are all pleasant and manage to handle the insane lines and lunchtime traffic with positivity and professionalism. If you want to avoid the lunchtime rush, eat after 1p or order in advance using the sweetgreen app. It's very easy and allows you to pay for your food when you order. When you get to the restaurant, your meal is waiting for you in the to go pick up area. From what I understand from my colleagues who each have their own favorites, all the salads and bowls are tasty.. I usually get the Guacamole Greens salad with kale and romaine mix. Though I am really planning to try the "Beets Don't Kale My Vibe" salad because I love the name and the not so subtle Kendrick Lamar reference. Anyway, check this place out when you are in the mood for a yummy generally healthy lunch option. If you are going for healthy, be sure to skip extras like bacon and cheese, and go light or medium on the dressing otherwise you may be negating the value of your veggies with the fat in your dressing. If you don't care about the healthy thing, go all in! You (probably) won't be disappointed. Thank me later. read more

The salad is good but the service today was really awful. They were late having the salad I ordered online ready. Then, when I asked them if they could mix the dressing in since they had not made it yet, 3 different women working were really, really rude. One snapped at me and just said "no!!" And the other literally rolled her eyes at me. I understand things can get busy during lunch, however, for 14 dollars for a salad and drink, they could at least be friendly for 2 seconds. Not worth it. read more

At first I was hesitant about paying X amount for a salad. I contemplated and realized the price is going to be the same going elsewhere so why not give this a world. They have salad options as well as creating your own. All of the ingredients are super fresh and the portion size is just right. It was one of the best salads I have had and the price was worth it. The only thing I didnt like was the falafel and the fact that I wish there was more locations. Try the cashew dressing by the way! read more

Love the food but 8 times out of 10, they mess up my online order. Today I got double hot sauce instead of just double dressing. Another time they left out mushrooms in my shroom bowl. Another previous visit, they left out the quinoa from a bowl that's main ingredient is that. I only get 30 min for lunch so I never have time to go back and have them fix it. It's a shame cause the food tastes great. They need to read the orders that come in. read more

Typically, I enjoy my customized falafel salad, not on this time. The falafels were burnt, hard, tough like they were old, extremely disappointing. SG, you need to be more mindful of quality control, especially if your patrons are paying over $15 for a salad. read more

Minuscule portion sizes. I have not seen anything like it. This Sweet Green location fills your bowl up literally half as much as others in the area. Not the first time this has happened, either. The protein portion (chicken) is incredibly meager as well. read more

Sweetgreen - My $12 meal - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Yes, it can get a bit pricey BUT it is SO. GOOD. Lots of healthy options, you're bound to come up with a bowl of something that suits your tastes. I made a spinach and quinoa bowl and loaded it with as much as possible lol read more

Sweetgreen - Spinach, quinoa, chicken and a bunch of other good stuff. - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Location: definitely clean. Staff: very friendly, attentive, focused. Price: quantity less than Chopt so in that sense it is more expensive, but their cheeses seem better quality so maybe some other ingredients are too? Taste: their cold salads are good, I mean beyond the dressing though it is hard to mess up execution wise. Their chicken is good, definitely better than chopt but an outrageously small portion. The issue is with their cooked items. The roasted sweet potatoes, salty. The brussel sprouts, tasted bland, except salty. I can build a salad here I really enjoy and in those cases am only disappointed by the serving size of chicken. I have to give 3 stars because shortcomings may be excused but on top of that prices are high. 3x cost is expected but I can safely guess with the quantity of each item included they are certainly pushing 4x if not more. And for a place that isn't a full service restaurant that is high. read more

They have amazingly large portions and tons of options! However, it is in a chipotle style, open air line and, when I visited, there were some flies buzzing around. It tasted great, but I'd prefer a little more on the food safety side. read more

I have honesty lost track of the times that I have eaten at Sweet Greens. Everything is fresh and yummy. It is a little costly. An average salad is over $10. Generally, the interior of place is clean. The waiters are friendly. I'm not a fan of the fresh juice they have though. I recommend Sweet Greens. Trust me, you'll get full off a salad. read more

Sweetgreen - Guacamole Greens salad - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

LOVED the food! So it was a little tricky at first to find parking because you're in the heart of Crystal City but I lucked out and after driving around three times got a space right in front. I had already checked out the menu online before I went so I knew what I wanted but I thought it was cool how you could build your own meal. Although the ingredients aren't really labeled so if you didn't just know you'd kind of spend a lot of time asking: "hey what's that" to decide what you wanted. Other than that though the staff was super nice and they made my warm bowl deliciously. The combination was super good and the serving size was perfect, I'll totally be back for more! read more

Dang It!! I had high hopes after trying chop't. But let me tell you why I liked chop't better. They chop the salad up. These guys have you huge pieces of lettuce so awkward to eat. The sad was good. The greens were really big and they left on the bitter middle part that just a ruins the flavor of the salad. I love the concept. I love eating local fresh and fast I love that the calories are listed but I guess it is just poorly put together. The bread also had no real flavor. Don't waste calories on flavorless food if you ask me. I will go back try another salad and be more picky about my greens next time. read more

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