50 Best Salad Restaurants in San Francisco

“We have been going to Pizetta for too many years to count now. Always yummy, craveable pizzas and interesting starters - not your ordinary starters. They are ever-changing and highlight whatever was freshest from the farmer's market. Don't forget the desserts which include always-available options as well as specials. They can get busy (because they are just that good) but, we think, it's well worth the wait. Wish they'd open other locations but understand the desire to stay small and true to their roots.“

“The food and coffee were great! Atmosphere indoors can be a bit loud during peak hours. Service was quick and the staff were friendly.
The bar stools inside vary in height and some were too low with respect to the table board across the wall. Otherwise a great place to have breakfast/brunch!“

“The rice at the bottom of the bowl. That's all I have to say. The drippings of the chicken just sink all throughout the rice and pools at the bottom. And it's the BEST part. The roasted chicken was also way better than I expected. Usually the roasted chicken skin at other places is soft but this one was perfectly crispy. The chimichurri was also really good.“

“Cacio e Pepe pizza was fantastic. so glad I went out of my comfort zone and tried it. Their pepperoni pizza was also awesome. This is no average pizza restaurant, this is a must place for pizza when in San Francisco! Cannot wait until I can get back and dine there again!! Cannot say enough about the quality of their pizza....“

“Delicious pizza, friendly people! 🙂“

“Great food, great atmosphere and great service! Fair prices and snappy service!“

“Fantastic food and Grace was amazing! Our flight got delayed and we had to get some food unexpectedly, and this place does not disappoint! If you're in b terminal of the airport, definitely stop here! Food was cooked. Superfection, flavor was awesome, and the staff is phenomenal!If you're in b terminal of the airport, definitely stop here! Food was cooked to perfection, flavor was awesome, and the staff is phenomenal!“

“We love the crispy pizza crust the cheesy polenta & ricotta cheesecake! We appreciate that the staff is really fun and friendly as well. we love it here!!“

“My favorite food is everything on the menu“

“Great bagels, friendly, line moves quickly. They're not kidding when they say they sell out within a couple hours of opening. I arrived around an hour after opening and the everything bagels were sold out. I will absolutely return, and I have to wake up earlier next time!“

“Loved this place! It's got a vintage farm vibe and it's so cute. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. We got there when they had just opened at 11 am so plenty of seating. I got the Fattoush sald, my hubby got the Spicy tuna sald and my daughter got the burrata grilled cheese. The salads were huge and so god and fresh. I was only able to eat half of it. My daughter ate all her sandwich which was rhe perfect size and she really liked the pesto and burratta on a soft roll. My husband ate his salad and it was super filling. We will definitely be back fir their fresh food.“

“The food is artisan caliber, the atmosphere is welcoming and intimate, and our family GOTO!! ❤❤❤❤❤“

“We had the most amazing dinner at Joyride Pizza! The restaurant is so cool. Loved the atmosphere! We had the Sweet Heat Pineapple and it was soooo delicious. My husband and I split a large which was three pieces each. We also split the Anti-Pasta Salad. It was different than others we have had and was fabulous!! It was plenty of food but no leftovers. Such a pleasant experience. We highly recommend! 10/10“

“This is a great little place in the San Francisco Mission Area. Huge sandwiches and salads. Rotisserie Chicken is amazing. A Nice find. Was walking by and said, let’s do this! Meatloaf Panini and Thai noodle salad. Amazing food and service. Thanks so much. Will see you again soon.“

“Cozy place, great location, loving people, delicious food and drinks - any time of day! 💕🌷 I stop in as often as I can.“

“The crust … yum!!! Love this place and I am so glad they are open when I am working in the office. Parking is a little hard. Salad is really fresh. We have not tried their specials yet but we will soon. Very friendly staff!“

“Remember that Seinfeld episode when Elaine wants the "big salad"? Many people eating here are too young to know what I'm talking about (especially the Marina loctions). This is that place, where the salad is the main course. Maybe back in 1997 that was $9, here it's $20 something for that you want. But the salad is main-course-sized and excellent.

Don't get the dressing on the side. Let the professionals mix it in, they're better than us.

Post covid, I can't help but feel like the portions are smaller or stingier with the protein (this location was opened after covid but the experience seems the same for other locations).

The sandwiches are very tasty but too small.

Long story short, this place has really tasty food. But it's priced for SF yups that are wearing yoga pants and high heels at the same time. Great food, but almost too trendy. Clearly their marketing works. I'll keep eating here until salad starting price eclipses $20.“

“Great food and great service“

“Great Service and food. The waiter was amazing and recommended great wine and food“

“Likely the best value in the FiDi for a quick breakfast. I got the Huevos Rancheros ($8.95) add Bacon (+$3). I ordered it through Toast and picked it up. My coffee was made fresh when I got there so it would still be HOT!

The Huevos were delicious! Two eggs, both red and green salsa (one on each), black beans, and a bit of cheese. It was the perfect amount and was delicious. A hint of spice from the salsas, the eggs were well seasoned and the tortillas still crispy.

I'll be swinging by here more often than my usual bagel place in the future!“

“I love the food, the music the Ambiance, did I say the food?!“

“Five bright stars, Lissa darling!“

“Great sandwiches. We love many of the specialty sandwiches and make your own options. The only problem is they don’t provide a ‘no meat’ option on build your own sandwich for vegetarians. 😀🙁“

“We stopped here to pick up some fresh pressed juice and use up some United Food Vouchers. The main reason for this review is for the staff - they were so friendly and fun! They were also super helpful and patient with entering in the Voucher MasterCards.“

“Great atmosphere great food“

“Super yummy! Fresh and 😋. Right across the street from the Big Bus stop in Haight - hop off and give it a try!“

“Best sandwiches and the wraps no complaints about the $ it's ok.“

“Just the best pizza in the Mission, had down. The sauce, the crust both superb. Individual slices are ridiculously generous. If you're not getting a Detroit or deep dish, this is the spot. Very limited seating. Little more than the counter. But that's not the point of this place. Get a slice and eat for 5 minutes, or get the pie to go.“

“Tom and his staff is the best you can find, the sushi is to die for, always the best ingredients, presentation of food is creative and second to none. I go often as it is the best in San Francisco. Thanks Tom.“

“Super yummy!!! Great food and great service!“

“This was a great find as we were looking to eat dinner at The Bird but it was closed.. Turns out they serve the same food one door over after the restaurant closes, but in a bar instead. The place was great, servers were friendly, and there was enough seating. The music was a bit loud for our taste, but bearable for a short while. It was a bar after all. So glad we found this spot.

Parking: Difficult to find parking in Hayes valley at all times, avoid driving if you can“

“This is a nice little spot for a solid breakfast sandwich. The menu isn't super varied but what they do have they specialize in and seem to do well. You might guess from the name: bacon.

We all got variations of breakfast sandwiches and they all did the job. Well constructed, hearty, salty, bacony.
The bacon jam is more like pork put through a blender... But that's not a bad thing in my book.
The coffee was good, not amazing but better than average.

The room itself is no frills. Minimal decoration, just there to get the job done. Unfortunately Porky, the little coin operated pig ride, seems to have been decommissioned :(“

“French Fries as a side are not on our menu. I politely informed this man that I could not accommodate a side order of French fries, I understand that is ridiculous to people, but no one has ever given me so much push back before. I politely informed these people that I couldn’t do that and they wouldn’t take no for an answer, I do understand their perspective. Their review was so mean and no they don’t feel any real empathy, or they would not have posted that. They insisted on getting their way and called it ridiculous and were intimidating to me, yes you bullied someone and they cried. Cashiers are people too. I promise if you visit this location so will be honest with what I can provide you and give you my best. This interaction actually stood out as the single worst interaction I’ve had with any customer in 7 months, because they were MEAN. To go out of your way to leave a one star review because you didn’t get your way is petty to say the least. I hope everyone is blessed and having a beautiful life Including Mr. Kudszus. I understand not everyone is kind and people like to make others feel bad. I love to make people happy with what I CAN do, if you are respectful to people they usually don’t cry. Take care everyone, thank you for my first negative review! Some people wake up and spread pain. I spread joy and move on to a new day.

“Stopped in with the fam (party of 6), place was empty. Tried to order 4 lobster rolls and 2 fries — nothin’ crazy. The waitress looked like a deer in headlights, started talkin’ ‘bout how she’s all alone, then bless her heart, she broke down cryin’ right there.

We felt awful for her, but y’all… that ain’t how a restaurant should run. Sure thing we left. Hands down the strangest, most uncomfortable place we ever stepped foot in.”“

“Food was great. You can't go wrong with pepperoni and their ranch is divine. Arrived quickly. Cocktails were delicious. Loved my Honey and I drink. I really liked the qr system for ordering. Inside was cold though cause they left the door open. The first time I dined here we were outside and I was warmer with the heat lamps. Beautiful view of bay. Great new dining option at Chase.“

“I went to enjoy some salad at this MIXT restaurant on Grand Opening day. They were handing out samples of their crispy cauliflower appetizer with an aioli dressing. Yum.
There’s a big menu of salads and sandwiches to choose from.
I ordered the warm curry chicken salad bowl. It was delicious! Freshly prepared by an enthusiastic staff member.
I ate the salad in the restaurant at midday on a Monday when it was not busy.
There is a patio on the Green Street side and a few tables in the front of the place
The opening day was made even better when the cashier mentioned a special code for the day. I got 50% off my bowl. I also got a small bouquet of dried flowers. What a great way to welcome guests!
The space reminds me of Le Boulange bakery when it used to be in this location. On the weekend, it maybe crowded, so go early or get takeaway and go to the Presidio to enjoy the outdoors and a healthy meal!“

“best kouign amann ever 😻 i am from seattle and had to come here again (last time was almost 2 years ago).“

“This was my first time trying poke and I'm hooked. I got the spicy tuna and spicy salmon, along with so many toppings, it was all very good, the restaurant was clean, and the staff were really nice ! Prices are good too, highly recommend !“

“Picked this up for take out while in town. Order was ready within 15 minutes of placing it. Restaurant looked very clean inside and had a peaceful atmosphere when I went in to pick up.
The food was delicious! The salmon avocado roll tasted so fresh. The chicken fried rice was also packed with flavor.“

“Food was delicious 😋. Fresh ingredients and very gourmet.“

“From the second we approached the door to enter Local Roots we could feel the positive energy. Very clean very welcoming very nice atmosphere. The menu is amazing and has so many wonderful choices. When talking to Lauren the owner, we were inspired by her vision and passion to provide the best of the best ingredients from all locally grown farms and resources. She is dedicated to support the local businesses and economy. Our salads and soups were delicious! I highly recommend Local Roots. We will be back over and over again. Thank you Lauren and thank you to your awesome team for providing great service.“

“Great place to visit sit and relax the sandwich and wine was fantastic and a perfect meal. The crew were very nice people. I highly recommend“

“Everything was amazing. Couldn’t decide on what to get, so had a lot of left overs. Cured salmon and pork belly were our favorites.“

“Worth the hype COMPLETELY. My friend and I had a blast trying the breakfast sampler and the chilaquiles mole. The mole was rich, thick, sweet, with a good amount of spice - personally would have preferred it a little less sweet and a little more spicy, but that's just my personal preference for mole. It was still very tasty! The concha french toast though? SHOW. STOPPER. I could go back once a week to eat that and never tire of it. The cafe de olla is delicious as well, and pairs great with both the savory and sweet breakfast options. Please give this place your love- sometimes viral restaurants ARE actually authentically good, and this place commits to Mexican cuisine in a way by abuela would be proud of.“

“I came here on a Friday afternoon and got the pork belly banh mi. It was so good… definitely top 10 sandwiches I’ve ever had. Pork belly was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bread was nice, and the pickled vegetables were perfect. Owners were also really friendly and only took a couple minutes max to make the sandwich. The space is small, and seating is limited though“

“The salads here are amazing! I have been here several times and tried different salad each time. No matter what I get, it always tastes fresh and the portion is generous. I highly recommend this place if you want a healthy and delicious meal!“

“The flavors are amazing and the options are endless! I love that you can customize your own salad and choose from a wide variety of fresh and healthy ingredients. The staff is always friendly and the service is fast. This is definitely one of the best salad places in San Francisco!“

“Total hidden gem in SF. It’s low key and does take out only, but don’t let that fool you, this place rivals SF’s finest establishments. I moved in a few blocks down the street and have been ordering take out almost every day as I unpack. I’ve tried the chicken hummus plate, meatball and rice plate, and the Beyran Soup. Literally each dish was 5/5 amazing. The soup was the best soup I’ve ever had in my life. Super rich flavor, but not overly salty. Just right. Honestly these folks should turn into a full fledged restaurant.“

“The sandwiches were DELICIOUS! Fast and great chip/drink options as well. The best part? The service! 3 people were working ( I won’t forgive myself for forgetting their names) but they interacted with my friends visiting from Spain and were just sooooo kind. I will definitely be back!“

“After reading the terrible reviews of the nearby supergreen, I decided to try Mixt instead and was very pleased with my choice. The serving was large and reasonably priced, and the food felt very fresh. Service was good, and location is fantastic, with a nice view.

Two tips to share:
1) Instead of building your own salad, customize one of the salads on the menu. For exactly the same selection, customization turns out slightly cheaper.
2) For those who count calories, use the website to make your selection and count the calories first. With some careful swaps (eg, lemon juice instead of salad dressing, grilled chicken instead of fried), you can make dramatic reductions.

My salad in the picture was under $15 and around 250 calories, customized using the falafel salad.“

“Salads are soooo tasty and ethics are great too ... go!“