41 Best Salad Restaurants in Berkeley

“I have been wanting to try this place for a while, and I’m so glad I finally did. The food was very fresh and delicious, and reasonably priced for the quality. The braised lamb sandwich had soft flatbread, crunchy herbs and vegetables, a tangy sauce, and perfectly tender lamb. The service was friendly, warm, and the food came out quickly. Fava is a lovely lunch spot and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant lunch in North Berkeley.“

“Amazing, flavorful, and fresh. Anja’s is the best place to go for lunch (get the schnitzel sandwich)!! Housemade drinks are also so flavorful. Ambience outside in the rose garden and service cannot be beat. Definitely a must try in Downtown Berkeley.“

“My favorite food to get delivered on DoorDash. Everything is delicious, no matter what the daily menu will be. I like the fact they have options to get smaller pick and choose items as well as having fresh rolls and momos, which the other similar Tibetan places don’t offer. Updated from previous review on 2026-09-07“

“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.“

“Every Table meal subscription is amazing. Delicious, healthy foods at a very fair price. 5 dinners only $38. The best part is my area has brick and mortar stores where I just walk in and buy my meal prep for the week...Meals cooked in a local kitchen by real chefs with local fresh ingredients. I'm busy all the time and although I love cooking it's hard to cook for just one person. The majority of meals are 600 calories or less. An easy way for me to stay in my calorie deficit. I just had the chicken schwarma bowl and it was soooo good. Tasted just like a home cooked meal. Highly recommend“

“Lucia’s is our favorite pizza restaurant, and a fav in general. The owners and staff are super nice. And they really take food restrictions seriously. One of our family is celiac and so we started going for an amazing GF pies!! But everything is delicious. Reservations are always a good idea here. We even had them cater a milestone birthday party with their super cute wood-fired traveling pizza oven.“

“One of my go-to sandwich shops on Solano Ave. Great paninis – can vouch for the shrimp & avocado, tuna, or vegetarian. Comes with a decent side salad and packaged in a convenient, highly portable, reusable, compostable box. Service can be a little slow at peak times, but not too bad.“

“Amazing food and great service! The food was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were generous. Everything tasted delicious, and you can really tell they care about the quality of their food. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely a great spot for Mediterranean food, especially the shawarma. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious meal!“

“Dinner was absolutely exceptional! 100/10!!!! Would recommend for anyone interested in extraordinary food and a lovely atmosphere. The food was creative and different and the best tasting dishes I have had in ages! A great deal of heart os obviously put into every aspect of the place, from the decore, to the dishes. Cannot recommend highly enough!“

“Great vegan options! Love the creamy garlic sauce, and vegan cheese is made locally in Berkeley and was tasty delicious. Lots of toppings on the specialty pizzas, it was unique and delicious. The owners are very friendly and the service was great. Family-friendly place to eat, had games and toys for kids to play with while we waited for our pizzas. Would 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!“

“Tasty chowder & friendly staff“

“Soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a smile and great customer service Rubal
Was very patient and helpful because it was my first time it smells so good inside and everything looks very clean. Couldn’t wait to eat. I definitely will be back.“

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

“I'd say the pizza is pretty darn good. And the service was excellent also. I had a plain cheese pizza then style done extra well done. My friend had a barbecue chicken. Both were outstanding. Service was also top-notch. Dining room is clean and comfortable. Bathrooms are also clean. Convenient free parking on a Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. All around a positive dining experience. Also note, although not this particular Zachary's, but the Oakland Zachary's provided pizza for a recent work event. Pizza was fantastic. Everyone loved it.“

“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.“

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

“Really great food with a somewhat open kitchen and three small television screens playing news and sports. They have many pods from chicken biryani to paneer wraps with fries, a personal favorite of mine is the fried veg momo, another one being the paneer tikka masala with rice. The place may be small, but without doubt, I would eat this all three meals of the day and for a snack. Thank you.“

“I've been to most of the Mixt locations and this one is great too. Last time I was there with my husband and kid when they had the free kids meal deal and my kid was really on one (parents know). I was so embarrassed and also hungry and this was my plan for dinner so I tried my best to manage her and just get out quickly. The person helping us was so kind and generous to my family and even went above and beyond to help my unruly daughter get what she wanted.

They also helped us use the code for the free meal that clearly corporate hadn't communicated to any stores since we were the first customers to tell both Oakland and Berkeley about it and Oakland said they weren't doing it (this is how we ended up at Berkeley).

I like the food at Mixt and this time was no different. The parking is hard in this neighborhood but once in the door, I've always gotten good food and service.“

“This place is gas ⛽🔥 quick takeout. No seating besides a side table for eating while standing. Buldak chicken rice place regular size was hella good. Tasty, flavorful, a bit of spice not too much, nice portions and I like the edamame with a side of lime to sprinkle all over your plate. Saw some girls eating this and had to try it out!“

“Super good & justice oriented but closed permanently“

“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.“

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

“Grwat place to hang out and chill. Btw their pizza is AMAZING!!!“

“The pizza is really good and delicious for a good price and it's always hot not lukewarm not cold but hot even though sometimes when they deliver to my apartment it's hard for them to come to the call box and use the elevator so sometimes I have to go down there and get my pizza but other than that the service is really good and I'm going to keep ordering from them from time to time sometimes“

“Greens are as good a carpet.“

“Love this spot so much. Huge salads, good prices, refreshing smoothies. They use good fresh fruits and veggies. My favorite is sitting in the back patio on a sunny day. It's a bit quieter too than some other spots in the area that can be too crowded. Lots of nice natural light inside too.“

“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!“

“Food was good. Wasn't bad but it wasn't change your life great. I had the breakfast burrito it was nice sized. I would say the all the food needed seasoning, the red salsa way too much chili powder, green salsa was really good. It gave nice flavor to the burrito. Lemon blueberry ginger drink was very refreshing, nice flavor to it. Price was a bit steep for toast and a burrito, but it's California so what do you expect lolol. I would suggest it as a place to get you a nice breakfast that will fill you up.“

“While in Berkely recently the family and I enjoyed some delicious sandwiches at this Mendo... I had the farm club on Gluten Free bread and it was oh so tasty. The staff was friendly and the place was clean and the food was delicious. Highly recommend and will be back,.“

“Intimate cafe with excellent food (salads, sandwiches). Their fried chicken sandwich is a favorite. Perfect place to grab lunch or a quick dinner before a concert at the Jazzschool or the Freight. Walk-up window also makes grabbing a morning cup of coffee quick and convenient.“

“Been to Barney's several times. Fantastic burgers and shakes. But be ready to spend a pretty penny (been getting more expensive). Got the Moroccan burger with chicken, and chicken patty was really well done. Highly recommend curly fries. Best part of the meal was the impossible mushroom truffle burger! Really good sandwich. Truffle fries and classic chicken were ok, can skip IMO. Turkish coffee and pink guava shake were excellent. Portions were huge, we had meals for the next day as well.“

“you know how so many things change overtime and become more disappointing? Well, this is not one of them. Labre is just as good as it ever was however it does cost a little bit more than it did when I first started in 2004 love this place keep up the good work.“

“Ok so I’m going to be honest I actually did not eat here so I can’t truly rate the food. HOWEVER, i went quite late at night and asked to use the bathroom. They said yes and it was a very nice bathroom. There is also a courtyard outside of the restaurant with outdoor seating and shade. Very cute, quite comfortable. Highly recommend!“

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

“Great place for pizza in Berkeley. Been going there since 1981.“

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

“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!“

“The Cornish chicken kabab here is absolutely outstanding. The meat is incredibly tender, juicy, and perfectly marinated with authentic Persian flavors. You can really taste the quality and care in every bite. It’s grilled to perfection—slightly charred on the outside while staying moist inside. Easily one of the best Persian dishes I’ve had. Highly recommended!“

“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 😊“

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