Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails

I’ll definitely use this again.

Drove 20 minutes and it's NOT EVEN OPEN

Sadly there's a sign saying this location is permanently closed after 8 years. It was a great option in U Village, but somehow the location is terrible. Very easy to miss. I didn't even know it existed for the first two years I was here. What a shame!

I just needed something light before my classes. Took this the first time and became my regular

I had an amazing experience at Greenleaf ! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The manager, Will, presented truly outstanding service ,he was not only professional but genuinely kind and went out of his way to make sure we had a fantastic time. Honestly, we’ll be returning just to experience Will’s top-notch hospitality again.

As for the food, it was absolutely delicious — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The variety of dishes and drinks is impressive, offering something for everyone, and the creativity behind the menu really stands out.
The service was flawless, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant made for an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food, fantastic drinks, and service that goes above and beyond.

Thank you William !!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered a postmates order and accidentally ordered it to the wrong location. Literally a minute after realizing, I called to explain the issue which they said they cancelled the order and didn’t. Tried to get a refund from postmates but unfortunately when postmates contacted them they were dishonest with them and told them the order was picked up.

Service: 1

I visited Greenleaf Kitchen this afternoon for a late lunch with an old friend, and unfortunately, my experience was more than disappointing. I ordered the Kimchi Mahi Bowl but asked the cashier if I could substitute the mahi with salmon because I don’t eat mahi for personal reasons. She confirmed that this was possible for an additional charge, and I agreed without hesitation, paying for both my meal and my friend’s.

While I was patient, it took a long time for our food to arrive. When it finally did, my dish was incorrect—it had mahi instead of salmon. I alerted Will, who identified himself as the manager, and requested a fresh plate, emphasizing again that I do not eat mahi. He assured me that it would be corrected.

When the second dish was brought out, I began eating only to discover a piece of mahi in my food. This made it clear that my request wasn’t honored, and the original plate was likely just altered. Will then brought out someone from the kitchen, who attempted to debate with me about whether or not the fish was mahi. While he claimed the cook had started a fresh plate, the mahi in my dish proved otherwise.

At this point, I asked for a refund, but the gentleman from the kitchen insisted he could only offer rewards. He took my phone number and said I’d receive a text confirming the reward was added to my account. Over an hour and a half later, I still hadn’t received any confirmation.

As a returning customer, this experience was incredibly disheartening. Not only was my order mishandled, but the way management addressed the issue left much to be desired. Sadly, this incident has ensured that I will not be returning to Greenleaf Kitchen again.

One of the best places in USC village for healthy eating! Highly recommended, fresh produce and big portions!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Food was good. Portion size was good. Service was absolutely horrible. I know it’s not a table service kind of place, but the person taking my order was annoyed. Time to get the food was decent but I had to ask about the drinks twice and even then, drinks came after we were done with our meal. Poor quality. And no apology for it. Dude just came, dropped off the drinks (2) and walked away. A little bit of courtesy goes a long way.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

I ordered to go yesterday and was super impressed. I got steak, the pesto chicken sandwich and the Hollywood salad bowl. The food was very good even after sitting in the to go containers for a while. The service was even better than the food. The front counter girl walked me over to the pick up area and then the manager helped me with a question about an issue with the online rewards (something wasn’t working in applying a reward for a free bowl so he honored it and made it for me on the spot). It’s so been so long since I’ve had food and service this good! I’ll definitely be back to eat in for dinner. I want to try the eat-in in space as it looked quite nice with a full bar. The parking in the garage is easy and free for two hours without validation. Kudos to this spot for excellent management and staff!

Parking: Parking is easy in an underground garage (under Trader Joe’s). It’s free for two hours while shopping.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been here with friends for a celebration and we had a good time in this restaurant. Service is top notch and they have the best drinks and foods.

Wheelchair accessibility: They have special seats for pwd friends.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Baja BBQ Greens, Crab Benedict

Terrible vegan options. They don't seem to know how to cook. Terrible Sandwich, terrible food. Only cookie was mid. I definitely don't recommend them.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I liked that the vegan items are called out on the menu. I had the La La Bowl and Sweet Potato Fries. Enjoyed both! I’ll be back to try their other items. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

For $15 one of the worst hamburgers I have ever eaten. Had 1 bite and had to spit it out. There was grease dripping off the patty. Was barely cooked and soggy. Buns were soaking wet. The worst burger I've ever had in Los Angeles.

Nice place to hang out and relax. Food comes in large portions. Chicken was on the dry side but the Angus beef burger was nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4