39 Best Salad Restaurants in Berkeley

“Great team, smooth operations, and the good vibes translate into exceptional food with plenty of fresh greens and the most sophisticated, not at all fatty, falafels by the Bay! How do they make so much great food in such a small space? When do they open a full size restaurant? I will be there.“

“Friendly staff🥰, best bagel in the states🥯“

“What a great find. We were in Berkeley for a show and booked this place by just looking up reviews and by proximity. The service and food was phenomenal. We had a very tasty wine, a gem salad, gluten free pizza and a dessert. It was the best gluten free pizza I've ever had. I can't wait to go back.“

“Friendly staff🥰, best bagel in the states🥯“

“Food was incredible tasting-plant based organic whole foods cooked with little to no oil. Healthy and hearty! We shared the "momos" steamed veggie dumplings and had the modest (medium) plate. The plate featured delicious millet pilaf, collards with a shitake leek sauce, yellow split peas, mixed steamed veggies with a different succulent sauce, and spring mix salad with a fruity dressing. YUM! After that, there was no room for the tempting desserts! I wish this place was closer to my house because I'd be there weekly. The atmosphere is very pleasant too.“

“The best German food in Berkeley. Anja is the warmest, kindest, and most caring chef in the world! She and her team turns out pastries that are not too sweet, and her dishes are always sourced locally to be the freshest! I can always count on Anja’s to walk out with a smile :)“

“The shawarma was pretty good, but one thing I hated was the spice. I asked for mild but it was incredibly hot, i had to drink a sip of my drink with every bite because of how hot it was. Besides that it was nice. A little pricey but definitely a good spot to go to.“

“Delicious!!! I had the veggie panini with a side salad and my daughter had the mozzarella and tomato panini. The bread was perfectly cooked and crispy, both sandwiches were so tasty and the salad had a light refreshing dressing on it. The service was excellent, very friendly and quick. Great little place to eat, they have a nice selection of healthy salads, paninis, juice and smoothies. Highly recommend!“

“Tried Curry Pizza House in Kent, WA for the first time. Great flavors! Wonderful wings, Desi bread, and pizza! The mango lassis are yummy. Definitely check it out!“

“Absolutely love this gem of a place! Great fresh food. I've gotten the smoked salmon, mushroom panini (I forgot the exact name), and the arugula princess salad. My favorite are there fresh juices-- haven't found any that I didn't like yet! Highly recommend!“

“Oh my I’m a Doordasher and this place has the most friendliest staff I have ever came across in over a year as a dasher! It comes from your management team so thank you for being so amazing to your customers and your staff! I really appreciate you, thank you 😊“

“I saw someome make a TikTok about this place and immediately knew I had to add that to my list. I headed out to Berkeley on a Friday morning to try it out and I bought a friend who isnt a big fan of Thai and or Asian food. I was thankful to experience this style of northern Thai cuisine I believe the order Tanzie referred to it as. The hospitality and service was above average. I enjoyed all of my food and so did my friend. The pork jowl was agreed to be are favorite out of the all the dishes we tried. Very juicy , flavorful and just all around deliscious topped off with that crispy fried garlic. The brown rice over that soft scrambled "lava egg" was to die for paired with the savory tomato based minced pork that I ordered extra spicy of course. The star of the show that me and my friend both agreed on had to be the "prik nam pla" which I would describe as a sweet and spicy vinegar or fish sauce based dipping sauce accompanied by a nice punch of spice from the thai chili peppers. I dont have any complaints whatsoever and I will definitely be back.“

“Amazing pizza - we came from Fremont to have this indian style pizza and the sauce & overall pizza was amazing. We ordered half n half pizza - achari paneer + Bombay garlic paneer pizza. Loved the achari. We also ordered indian masala twist + Tikka masala chicken pizza which was super tasty too 😋 Must visit! 😋“

“This is such a bomb salad and juice/ smoothie spot. I was so pleasantly surprised! Portions are huge, and very filling. Def get a fresh juice while you’re there. Friendly service, clean, and bathrooms are available to use during a pandemic. Highly recommend, and can’t wait to go again.“

“I was there yesterday and had the Killer BLAT I didn't know if I would like it but turns out I loved it and I will return it was so good. It's a great place that you have to try.“

“Tasty chowder & friendly staff“

“One of the best restaurants in Elmwood (4/5 green stars) It’s so easy to walk right by Summer Kitchen without even noticing it. It’s a narrow shopfront with just a few tables outside and it’s easy to miss as you ponder ice cream and other offerings from neighbors. Well, take it from me – forget ice cream and get a baked item from Summer Kitchen instead! Or try a pizza, or an egg salad sandwich – possibly the best egg salad sandwich you’ll ever have. But if you are limited for time, try one of the fresh fruit pastries (galette) – they seem expensive at $12 but they are big enough for two and totally worth it! I’m giving Summer Kitchen 4/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. The positives are obvious – most of the ingredients are organic and locally sourced. Everything is made from scratch and there is transparent sourcing of the meat and fish (Mary’s free-range chicken, etc.). There are a reasonable amount of vegetarian options and you can definitely find some vegan dishes too (salads, sandwich, pasta). Summer Kitchen could make the biggest environmental impact by scrapping beef from the menu – replacing it with plant-based alternatives, ideally. Beef has a carbon footprint of around 10 times that of chicken and over 100 times that of pea protein, on average. If everyone one the planet ate 1 lb. of beef per week (the US average), total greenhouse gas emissions would increase by one third! I’ll write a post illustrating all of this soon on the Green Stars Project. So I really appreciate that Summer Kitchen makes more effort than the vast majority of restaurants on improving sustainability so that’s my suggestion for the biggest opportunity for improvement – cut the beef.“

“For a fast casual spot the ambiance is fine! It’s not anything special but it’s pleasant. I ordered a crispy chicken Bachan’s bowl which was just delicious! A good amount of each ingredient keeps each bite tasty and varied in texture and taste. I am eager to try this with the fried cauliflower- maybe I’ll add some to the order next time. The bowl was generous enough for 2 servings.“

“Tender Greens | Berkeley has become a go-to place for occasional food delivery & dining in house in the mid-afternoon. The food is tasty, fresh, & plentiful—consistent—& always tastes good. Chefs develop interesting & tasty seasonal menus. I have explored a number of plates & bowls, especially savor the greens & seasonings that go alongside the entrees. Have enjoyed chicken, salmon, beef, & vegetarian options as well as all the sides. Sandwiches & salads are delish. As is the mint lemonade & watermelon fresca. The place can be hopping or not, & the service is top notch & personable, professional. They do robust to-go orders & have spacious outdoor garden seating. Sure wish I’d discovered it sooner!“

“Incredibly delicious, affordable, and filling rice triangles. I love stopping by to order here whenever I’m in the area. The food is delicious and a perfect meal. Personally, 2 rice triangles fills me up just right, I get the teriyaki chicken ones personally.“

“Tasty less fattening food. Good coffee - delish food“

“We live in this neighborhood and if you know the North Shattuck and Northbrae Neighborhoods, there is no shortage of walkable dining. We just love Jerusalem Organic Kitchen for a consistently well prepared meal, friendly staff, and really good ingredients! They serve a quick, casual, healthy, and absolutely delicious meal. Everything we have tried is great with balanced seasonings. My personal favorite is the Shawarma Platter. Don't miss the perfectly prepared salmon platter with a generous serving of salmon that won't set you back an arm and a leg. The salad with chicken shawarma on top is great too. And they, of course, prepare a great middle eastern platter and falafel platter. And if all you want is a sandwich or burger - you won't be disappointed. Get the idea? We like their food and for good reason - they don't try to be all things to all people - they do middle eastern cuisine and do it really well. Try it - you'll like it!“

“Definitely recommend this place! first time here and I can't wait to come back next time I'm in Berkeley!! Food is delicious!“

“Everything about this place is amazing. Sounds are always amazing. Drinks are always amazing. Pastries are always amazing. As far as sales and sandwiches you kind of have to play around with the ingredients to find what you like. Love the vibes and can’t beat the prices. Love you Mezzo!“

“Love this place! My husband and I go at least once a week for lunch. Staff is so sweet and they sometimes give my dog extra meat they have. The chicken gyro bowl is so good. The chicken is actually tender and moist unlike a lot of other places.“

“North Beach Pizza has the best GF pizza in the bay area. It's even better than my homemade GF pizza, and you can't beat the service. North Beach Pizza is great for family dinners with gluten free pizza and salads.“

“I have been a regular Tilden golfer since 2019 (especially on Tuesday nights...when the real pros come out!). The recent opening of The Overlook has been a fantastic addition to the course. They did a great job with the drink selection, with lots of local beers on tap. The outdoor space is so nice, with heat lamps and a fire pit. Also, if you haven't been out to Tilden before, you will love the views and serenity out there. It reminds me of getting a drink at the top of a ski resort in Tahoe. Bravo Tilden!“

“So happy I got myself a large for the stuffed crust! They tossed me crushed peppers 🙏

Next to the hotel, walking distance.

Got my pizza well done and man oh man, better than jets with the quality of fresh ingredients. I can just tell it fresh and hot. They know what their doing in the kitchen I tell ya what!

I'm usually picky about quality of my meals. But this is a better option than being let down with a big rib or steak dinner elsewhere. Best pizza I had in a few years no lie.

Definitely give them a chance and really get the pizza how you want it done, you won't regret the 20$-30$ I swear.“

“Carne pizza is highly recommended! Zachery’s special was ok. We ordered thin pizza and Happened to add anchovies, whole pizza became so so salty that we could barely eat. So be careful with toppings. But we finished the entire carne, it was so so good.“

“It's been a while since I've been but it's a great restaurant that I went to in college. The owner (I think Sangita dd) she's also really nice too, great service (compared to other Nepali restaurants I've been to in area) and great momo/ food options!!“

“Pizza isn't the most filling for me, but I'm also a runner so I need more calories than most others. However, I love the pasta so much! I normally go with eggplant parmesan, which is excellent, but I also sometimes go with fettucini alfredo (had it last night; excellent for carb loading for a long run the next day). You can't go wrong there!“

“Food was yummy, service was great, vibe was chill“

“I gave this location a try on Friday. I was the first one. My takeout order came out pretty quickly. It took 10 minutes. I ordered a spicy one and it had some kick to it. I wish the portions were a little bigger. Fortunately, I ordered a side item to help fill me up. For the price, I would say, it is above average... but not as good a value as Curry House when it was still around.“

“Delicious but somewhat expensive burgers in the Gourmet Ghetto that is in North Berkeley. Barneys is a small chain of hamburger restaurants that are primarily in the Oakland Berkeley area. We didn't know, but now we do.

For perspective, a Barneys burger costs $17.50, but it's a really good burger. Burgers are cooked to order with very good quality beef. Fries, onion rings, and other sides are ordered separately. Whereas the burgers were excellent, the onion rings and fried vegetables (their version of tempura) were on the oily side. Keep this in mind.

Their menu is expansive, and they offer salads and other items. We stuck to the burgers.

Service is friendly and efficient. Parking can be challenging, but there are metered spaces about a block away near Safeway.

The restaurant is clean and well maintained. The shiny sign out front gives a slight indication of the pride they take in the establishment... or maybe we're just being too generous.

In any case, on a nice day, try to snag a table on the patio and bite into a juicy, well crafted burger..all while soaking in the liberal elite vibe of North Berkeley It's a nice experience.“

“La Burrita is quite an outstanding location. It is quite convenient on my way to class and to avoid eating at Cafe 3 or Crossroads. The pricing is reasonable, and you receive a good amount of food for what you're buying. The people there are very friendly and always willing to provide fantastic options. Overall, while the food and service is great, there isn't much seating indoors.“

“Sports bar (pizza and beverages) At least 4 screens to watch sports on!“

“The pizza is SMACKING! Didn't take long for my two slices of four topping pizza to get ready and I was out the door!“

“Today was my second time eating here and it was even better than the first time. I brought two well traveled friends who also appreciate good food and they both were impressed with the food.
The staff has always been very friendly and professional.
The portions are plenty for a single plate meal for people who like to eat.
The lamb is perfect and falls off the bone.
Try the turkish coffee with desert if you have never had any.“

“Great view of the waterfront along with great food!“