It's just ok, kind of overpriced. The food is low-key bland. Panda Express better value for the money imo, sorry! read more

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No wonder their food is ranked the best college food in the nation. Cold and hot food were both delicious. As a future bruin's parent, I approve! read more

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This place hits the spot if you want to eat healthier in the Ackerman Union. There is just too many fast food places in that building like Carl's Jr., Taco Bell, and Panda Express. Food is served buffet-style, charged by the ounce. I got the hot food option since it seems to give a bit more value and calories for a cheaper price, with plenty of protein and vegetable options. When you are finished piling up on food, you go to the cashier. You probably get student discount since I said yes when they asked me if I was a student. However, they don't give you the receipt so you may not know how much your food actually is, so you might need to ask for it. However, it seems like they don't cheat you as the price I paid seems to be reasonable for the food I got. I would come back here for a quick bite if I am busy on campus and just can't go back to the apartments to eat or if I am lazy. read more

The Greenhouse - $5 for a fish filet, some beef, and half a box of vegetables - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good lucking eating here when Panda Express, Rubio, and Wolfgang Puck's are right by this place! This place definitely satisfied my salad craving for today. There are loads of salad options to make the custom salad of your choice for an affordable price. This is in the middle of the 1st floor of Ackerman Union on UCLA campus. Pretty central and hard to miss. Tons of leafy options and different varieties of toppings. Beyond just the basic tomato, carrot, and cucumbers- there are options (over 50) to turn the salad into a Southwestern salad or a more East Asian inspired salad. There are veggies, protein (tofu!!), dressings, and crunchy toppings too. Took a star off because they didn't have any more Thai peanut dressing when I went. :( There are also ready made salad options (including quinoa, potato salad, macaroni salad,etc), fruit bar, pasta bar, ready made pasta/mac n cheese, soup options, and bread too! Tons and tons of options for anyone's palette It's a buffet style concept- you grab a plastic container and fill it up with what you want. You have it weighed at the end and the price is calculated per ounce depending if it's hot, cold, or hot/cold items. Don't remember the price points but I paid $9 for a very sizable amount of salad with heavy protein. Not bad. read more

The Greenhouse - Entrance - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Act one, scene one: walking for what seems for miles with my new friend who was smart enough to get a map of campus... Act one , scene two: Ackerman. We have arrived. And it's UCLA and southern California, I'm thinking healthy/fresh...and it's literally a mall food court, including Panda Express and Taco Bell. Loud as heck and NOT clean bathrooms. I'm not feeling this. Act two, scene two: a decent salad bar with a lot of choices including add-on protein. A modest salad with a couple of slices of chicken and a tiny dish of penne pasta is weighed at the cash register scale. Act two, scene three: $14.95 for lunch including a diet coke and a tablespoon of salad dressing. UC system, we have a problem. If only I hadn't put those two slices of chicken on the salad...Might be reasonable if you grew up in Beverly Hills but not for this Midwest transplant. read more

Pros: fast, healthy, variety of options at salad bar Cons: crowded during rush hour I usually get the pastas or build your own salads - both of which are sold by the ounce. If you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, I'd recommend Greenhouse above all other options in Ackerman. It's also very quick and convenient because it's self serve. I usually spend around $5-10 on a salad here and ~$5 on pasta. The salad bar has plenty of toppings which is great for people who want to old up their salads. They also have soup for anyone with dietary restrictions. Overall, this place is good if you're in a rush and want something healthy. read more

The Greenhouse - a bowl of salad with chicken and vegetables - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food: 4/5 Price: 3/5 Service: 2/5 Ambience: 3/5 Fast and quick option here for lunch. Self serve salad bar with multiple options - cold and hot. Priced at $0.57 per ounce for cold salad. read more

THIS AINT NO SOUPLANTATIONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN Or Sweet Tomatoes. I was there to actually watch this place blossom from the ground up. However, with that being said I've never been a fan. There is salad, Odwalla juice, pasta, some rice dishes but just never really liked the taste. Maybe I just have a secret obsession with Souplantation... Yeah. That's it. Maybe if I ate salad from Greenhouse I'd be betrayin my "Tropix" roots.... Maybe if I liked this place I'd break my Pretzels/Boba diet that I successfully kept on up for 3 years during undergrad. Whatever the case maybe. If you're the in area and you're looking for Salad bar on UCLA's campus than look no further... read more

Yay for this! There was a salad bar downstairs in the Coop previously but that was always pretty mediocre. For this place, they pulled out all the stops. The vegetables seem fresher, the variety is far greater, the ambience a lot more fun. It's amazing how much stuff they cram into this space without it feeling overly crowded- a made-for-you counter; the standard salad bar; the fruits/rice salad/couscous bar; the potato bar; the warm pasta dishes; and soup. The quality of everything is far superior to anything else I've had from an ASUCLA-run restaurant, which is the biggest surprise at all. I don't feel like I'm making a compromise eating on campus when I'm here. The only dislike is not specific to here - food-by-the-ounce always makes me nervous. Since I tend to gravitate to the heavy/dense things (tofu, garbanzo beans, rice salads, etc), I'm always holding my breath at weigh-in. Boy, I've been suprised at times. Anyway, don't forget to check out the spudware the have near the checkout: spoons and forks made from potatoes! They also have what appear to be plastic cups that supposedly biodegrade in a couple of months (as do the spudware, or so they claim). I'm conducting experiments right now! read more

The Greenhouse - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Actually pretty decent food here whether it's hot or cold. I used to come to Greenhouse whenever I wanted to get a salad, but I actually really enjoy their hot foods as well. Some items are there every time I go like their mac n cheese (so bomb), brown rice, chicken, and tofu, but other things like their fried chicken only come out every so often. I haven't been able to find an exact pattern as to when certain food items are available. It's definitely one of the faster options that you have here at UCLA since it's mostly self-serve and the paying for the food is quick. Getting food at Greenhouse especially during lunch time when every other restaurant on campus is pretty convenient and the food is good too. The price can be somewhat higher than other places however. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars is because the chicken isn't always cooked thoroughly and I have seen bloody chicken being served before. Upon complaining, they usually bring a better batch. Therefore, I would advise checking the chicken before putting it on your plate. read more

Can't count how many times I've been here for lunch. It's a good way to have a diversity in your food. There's a line at check-out usually during peak hours. read more

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I found a huge bug in my caesar salad once. It was a grasshopper or a cricket. I am never eating here ever again. read more

I've eaten at Greenhouse more than a few times now. I like that I can custom-make a salad for myself with any of their available fruits, veggies, toppings and dressings. Yesterday, I had made a salad at Greenhouse that was topped off with their tofu and teriyaki sauce. The tofu and teriyaki sauce was cold and disgusting. It left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. In the past, I've made some decent salads at Greenhouse, but yesterdays with their tofu and teriyaki sauce sucked. Note: The cost of your salad is based on the weight of your salad. read more

The Greenhouse has been around since at least my senior year at UCLA (2006-2007). I used to frequent it for the cheap pasta, soup, and salads. It was sooo addicting. This place is a great alternative to all the other eateries on campus because they change their menu daily. You won't have to worry about the same things over and over again. The lines do get fairly long during peak hours because they have a self-serve-styled layout. There are also about 2-3 chefs on hand to prepare gourmet salads for you in the center kitchen island. Some of my favorite things here were the chicken gumbo by the soup station, grilled chicken breasts and hummus at the salad bar, and the green tea flavored soy milk by the drink stand. Man, I miss this place so much. I used to pay for my super cheap and filling meals with $$ I earned from doing Psychology studies on campus. Haha, talk about "roughing it" as an undergraduate. =] read more

This place is APPALLINGLY expensive. The self-serve salad bar is $.44 an ounce, which comes out to more than $7 per pound. That's more expensive than the food bar at Whole Foods, plus you have to eat it in a college cafeteria. My bf met me for lunch this afternoon and was starving. He got a baked potato (note that their "baked" potatoes are actually steamed and not baked), a large salad, and a small coke--all for the outrageous price of $15.50. What a ripoff. For that price, he could have gone somewhere with table service and better quality food. Slightly unrelated, but also an example of how money-grubbing this place is: Last winter I purchased a soup and bread roll to go, and I needed a container to carry out the roll. They don't offer any such containers so I placed the roll in a small paper soup bowl. I was charged something like $.05 by the charming Greenhouse cashier who insisted she had to do so--apparently charging extra for containers is part of their efforts to keep the campus "green." Give me a break. Failing to provide containers for carry-out food is simply unhygienic. Sadly, this and Curbside are really the only healthy lunch spots in that area of campus. If UCLA really cared about the health of its students and employees, they'd make sure we have access to affordable healthy foods on campus. Why should it cost twice as much to eat a fresh veggie salad than it does to get a 1500 calorie greasy entree from Panda Express or Rubios? read more

Ackerman's Greenhouse totally kicks that Northern Lights salad bar's little boot-ay in regards to variety and cleanliness. While the lines can be a little discouraging sometimes, if I'm in the mood for something healthy, fresh, and inexpensive- I come to Greenhouse. If you're brain is on choice-overload, they have menu items too! They have everything you'd ever possibly want to put on a salad including "special" things you don't find at regular salad bars: quinoa, hearts of palm, marinated mushrooms..etc. I also like the fact that they have some non-salad stuff like rices, soups, and ethnic dishes- glad they put it at the end so I'm not as tempted!! The only danger is you can go kinda crazy getting everything you want and end up paying a lot more than you planned !! read more

This place is Fantastic! There are so many things you can do at The Greenhouse: 1) Make your own salad using their salad bar 2) Have someone make you one of their signature salads (they rotate different salads every week to keep things hip!) 3) Make your own baked potato-goodness at the baked potato bar 4) limited hot-foods 5) AMAZING Soups (also rotated out! Try their Mexican Tortilla soup, it's off the hook!) I pretty much only eat at The Greenhouse in the Ackerman union when I have some spending money. It's a great substitute for those who enjoy eating at Wholefoods for their salad bar.... though it can be just as expensive. It isn't a cheap eat... besides the soups, but it's definitely worth the money in terms of selection and quality. It's not something you can eat and feel guilty about later. I recommend their made-on-the-spot caprese salad and Mexican Tortilla soup. Tip: feel free to mix soups -- a.k.a. add meatballs and cheese to your Mexican tortilla soup for some extra substance. They don't mind at all. read more

I LOVE THE GREENHOUSE!! My absolute favorite part of The Greenhouse is their premade salads. Not the ones where you ask the people behind the counter to make it for you and it's like $8 for a box of salad, but the ones in the second section after all the cold stuff (worst explanation ever). They usually have 3 premade salads that they rotate weekly. Keep an eye out for their BLT PASTA SALAD. It is SO BOMB. I wish I discovered it sooner. Whenever they have it, it's my daily lunch, real talk. I think it's semi-drenched in Ranch (but not really because I don't actually know), which is what makes it so good, but ugh even if it's not, there's just something about it. After discovering their amazing pre-made pasta salads, I never got anything else from The Greenhouse because honestly, I don't think anything else is really worth it (except maybe their soup). I always spent less than $5 on a small box of pasta salad that sustained me for the rest of the day or as long as I needed. And if you have the same taste buds as I do (which there's really no way of knowing, why did I start off the sentence with this), I always loved adding pico de gallo to any of the salads I got from here and the HOT chicken. That chicken is SOOO good and juicy. I don't know if you're actually allowed to do that, but I mean... I always did and they never stopped or scolded me even when it was steaming up the clear plastic container! read more

One of my favorite places to grab lunch on campus. Never any long lines, and the food is super affordable. I usually get a Caesar salad and a side of Mac n cheese. Their Mac n cheese is sooooo good. It's not consistent so some days it's more creamy and delicious than other days. I've had some bad batches, but for the most part, it's amazing! The salad bar has a lottttt of variety, and the items are fresh and constantly restocked. Some of the items are permanent and others are seasonal/weekly/not sure if there's even a pattern. Overall, greenhouse is a great place to go if you want to skip the lines and eat a lighter and healthier meal for lunch. And that Mac n cheese.... read more

Yay, we have at least one (relatively) healthy choice here in Westwood plaza. They've got decent soups and salads here... I stick with the tomato bisque and the blackened chicken caesar, respectively. Both are a bit pricey but also very tasty. I prefer sprinkling some buffalo wing sauce on the chicken caesar for a kick. If this place was more affordable I would give it a five immediately. read more

The Greenhouse - Blackened Chicken caesar salad... - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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When my best friend and I saw there was a salad place opening up in the neighborhood, we were thrilled. Both of us just love salad and inventing and mixing in new ingredients. Which is basically what The Greenhouse is all about. We thought the concept was really smart, as you can make any kind of salad you want, and there's little or no waiting! We were greeted by a manager who was keen to explain the different things we could do and make suggestions. Very positive and upbeat , just like his restaurant. Obviously the salads are crisp, fresh and bought from local producers.Everything is fresh and healthy looking and tasting. I think this place is gonna be a hit. And since we live nearby we'll be coming here very often. The Greenhouse, you just got 2 more regulars. read more

Thank the lord sweet baby Jesus for this place. If it wasn't for Greenhouse, I'd have to eat Rubio's everyday for lunch because I refuse to eat Panda Express and can only stomach Sbarro every now and then. I'm very impressed with the selection and variety offered in the salad bar. They have every type of lettuce or greens you could imagine and all the toppings/fixins. You can also buy one of the freshly made prepared salads for a pretty reasonable price (no more than $6.50 for a quite large portion). I really enjoy the soup options they have here! I'm a big fan of the Chicken Noodle or the Chicken Pozole!! I'd only wish that they didn't have the same soups ALL WEEK and switch off every 2-3 days. All in all, not bad for a "make-it-yourself" salad bar. They also have prepared foods that you purchase by the 1/4 pound (or whatever measurement they use). read more

I really didn't expect to write about any of the Ackerman restaurants on yelp, but I simply can't help but write about the Greenhouse. I absolutely LOVE this place. I used to eat here all the time. Their salads have always been fresh -whether you get a pre-made salad or make your own. I usually made my own salad. I absolutely loved their toppings. I really appreciated that they had a really good hummus topping, as well as a very tasty Asian sesame dressing. I still get cravings for that. I also really liked their blackened chicken. I think they have a really good selection of meat in general to put on your salad. I also really appreciated that they have tofu in their choice of toppings. Whenever I go to souplantation, I wish they offered tofu as the Greenhouse does. Overall, this place is great. What I didn't like is their prices. Prices are a bit steep for salad, especially for college students living on a budget. I sometimes found myself paying $10 for their salad, even when I got a small bowl! It's kind of ridiculous... And just another word of advice, though: this place gets really crowded around lunchtime, as most restaurants in Ackerman do, so try and beat the crowd because I've seen the line for Greenhouse go almost to the entrance to Ackerman before... But overall this place is great and offers a much healthier alternative to the nearby Panda Express and Sbarro... read more

ASUCLA opened the Greenhouse at the end of 2006, and it is amazing. If you are looking for a change from the usual burger and fries lunch, this is your place. It has a full salad bar with everything from peas to hummus, all for 35 cents per ounce. Further down the row, you can find a variety of salad dressings, all in easy to pour containers. If you are craving a hot soup, there is also a variety ranging from classics like chicken noodle, to their signature tomato bisque. On top of that, they feature a fresh fruit bar, complete with plain yogurt and cottage cheese. The Greenhouse also features a grain bar, with daily recipes that include organic mac and cheese, risotto, and various organic pastas and vegetables. As if the list couldn't get longer, there is also a baked potato bar, with all the fixings: Bacon, five cheeses, three butters, chives, etc. If creativity is not your fortay, you can order up a signature salad mixed fresh for you. All the ingredients are organic, even the containers and plates are made from either recycled or biodegradable materials. This eatery is truly a first, and the right choice for healthy eaters. read more

A self-serve salad bar with a very vast and fresh selection. My favorite healthy place to eat on campus. In fact, I've been losing SOME weight thanks to the salads at The Greenhouse. I say "some" weight because Wetzel's Pretzels is 20 feet away....and I have no willpower. But seriously, if you want to eat right, this is your best bet at Ackerman. read more

I thoroughly enjoy the variety of edible things here and I find it reasonably priced as a student to that of other make-your-own-salad places. It's a nice refreshing breath to the greasy fatty foods on campus. The potato bar is a nice touch and something different form most salad-y places. This place, like most of UCLA, is trying to be eco-friendly and responsible by providing utensils made of potatoes & recycled-paper napkins. The only issue I have is that during the lunch-rush times, the line gets super long and makes it hard to get to where you want to go. read more

GREENHOUSE SALADS SOUPS AND PASTAS ROX MY SOX! Man I miss ucla!! read more

I didn't expect much from this place until today when I was curious. It's clean, fresh, & it's like a mini-Souplantation. Their macaroni & cheese was organic & bland, however, their penne pasta with vodka sauce was really good. They have an array of selections from fresh salads, toppings, soups, & pasta. Definitely recommend this place if you don't want to clog your arteries with "Chinese" food from Panda Express. So far, this is the healthiest of the food options on campus & the better tasting one as well. read more

I haven't been to Greenhouse since my Freshman year. What I remembered was that it was expensive, but that was probably because I was a starving freshman, too poor to buy a $6 salad. Came to The Greenhouse today and I ordered a Southwest Avocado salad. SO GOOD. So so so so so so good. I almost wish I hadn't discovered it because now I'll be here all the time during lunch. Total came out to around $5.50 which I felt was VERY REASONABLE based on the large container your salad comes in. I don't know if it was the lady who was making the salads today or that's just the serving size of the restaurant, but she definitely packed it in there for me. So delicious. I could go to a restaurant and get a plain Caesar salad for $5-$10. LAME. Will definitely be back. read more

Greenhouse is one of my favorite places to grab lunch around UCLA! I have been coming here for several years now, and my order is always fresh, flavorful, and fast. So convenient when I'm having a busy day, or just am too tired to make lunch myself. The guys at the salad station are very friendly, always greeting me with a smile--which just makes ordering that much better. They are very willing to accomodate any requests (such as dressing on the side). Additionally, they always add new choices to the menu...some new ones have been Greek Salad, Chef's Salad. My favorite: Grilled chicken caesar with dressing on the side. It comes with crisp green lettuce, shredded parmesan, yummy thick croutons, and blackened chicken (a good portion of chicken too). Only negative is that I think they are only open around 11-2pm for the chef-made salads, although the salad bar is open more hours. read more

After two years, the place is still the same; in fact, it's the same chef at the express salad bar. As an undergrad, I often frequent to this place, just because it's salads that are really good (I was too lazy and too confused to make my own salad, so I always got in line for the Express Line). Still, the place is still great, as I had remembered it. My only drawback is probably that there might be TOO much dressing on the salads, but I guess that's just me. The cool thing about this: Cashier: "Are you a student?" Me (contemplating if I should lie about being a student, but decided to go the honest route): "I used to be." Cashier: "I like that." (rings me up as a student price, with no tax) Still, if the cashier questioned me, I have my BruinCard with me, in cases like this, for a student discount and such. read more

I'm generally not big on salads; they just don't keep me full for more than a few hours. My expectations were on the floor when I came here for a quick dinner. As it turns out, I'm now a fan. With The Greenhouse's mini build-your-own salad bar, my problems are over. I can make a meal that's filling, tastier than the crap in Ackerman, and still keep within a five dollar budget. Yes, five dollars. Red beans, egg, chicken, real bacon bits (!), olives, salsa, and some greens. If you pick your ingredients intelligently you don't need a pound of salad to fill up. Take note of those bacon bits, Souplantation. read more

Why do the pre-made salads always have SO much dressing? And why do ALL of the hot foods, pastas, and veggies have to be so spicy (do they really need to load every veggie dish with tons of chili flakes?) There are some white kids at UCLA too! :) read more

Recently I've there more often than before. Just b/c too lazy to cook. It has a good variety. But they are like that everyday:( Still I often go there. Maybe because it is light and fresh, and it's my flavor. read more

Their salads are pretty decent. They get an A for freshness. I'm addicted to their non-salad fare, especially their baked potatoes as I was deprived of them as a child. The only thing I don't like are their dressings (they are pretty gross--Asian and Peanut dressings are pretty nasty... ranch and etc are passable) and their meat toppings. The two chickens are bizarre... one has Jamaican Jerk with more paprika than usual (MAN... why does mass produced chicken always have paprika!? even in elementary school!) and one has sesame seeds. The sesame one is slightly sour... not really a fan of those. read more

Thank goodness for Greenhouse's existence. Sometimes when I don't have time to pack a lunch I buy food on campus. The fast food can only keep you satisfied for so long; after a while you just get tired of it and it takes a toll on your body. I love the big selection of things you can add to your salad; customize your own or order from one of the selections at the bar. I love that I can pack as much or as little as I want since the salads are priced by weight. They also have a small selection of other items like pasta, rice, and baked potatoes in addition to salad. Their soups are great for a cold day too. You can get a soup and salad for a little over $4; not bad. It filled me up and I felt great eating healthy. After you pay, take your food to go or settle down at one of the many tables nearby. It gets busy during the lunch rush, so you may have to wait for a table to open up. read more

I payed per ounce and my salad came to around $6.50, it's a souplantation type setting where you build your own salad. They had everything you would really want to put on a salad and it was all very fresh. The dressing situation was a little odd, all in these funny bottels, but it works, and my salad was very tasty. I'll probably go back before I get my degree. read more

The Greenhouse - The Salad Bar - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

No line for the specialty salads. Super good! A really nice treat. I don't come to eat at the food court at UCLA very often, but I was driven here because of the hordes of people in the other lines, including Panda Express, a Mexican fastfood place, or the Wolfgang Puck Express restaurant (see my review for that). In any case, I was in a hurry, so got in line for the specialty salad, which is about $6. Specifically, I got the steak and avocado salad. It was well-mixed and had the right components for a good salad. The only issue is that the steak was actually roast beef and not a real steak. But hey, you're paying $6 for a large salad. read more

I love to get a big bowl of soup here and add things from the salad bar. Also, the half sandwich and large soup deal for 5.99 rocks! read more

The Greenhouse - New American Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Greenhouse used to be my favorite stop on campus for a quick, healthy bite. I can't speak for the weigh your own portions, sometimes it comes out really cheap, other times pricier than you would expect. I almost always went to the salad bar. All salads around $6-8. Loved their chicken caesar and occasional chef's salad. It's a great healthy option in the middle of campus, and the salads they make are actually pretty well sized. The food is probably 4 stars, but the salad chefs working there have always been so nice and friendly. Be nice to the chefs and they will definitely return the favor. read more