I am a regular; probably go in at least 2 times per week; but their continues to be price increases while shrinking the amount of food you get. Recently went to one scoop of protein over two scoops and justify it saying the scoop size is bigger, but its not the same as two scoops. Also, they charge for a bag now, so a ticky tack move to improve margins. I will try other salad places and go to Green & Grain less often.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Evan Falk
Every now and then you'll find a restaurant that just does everything perfectly—that's Green + The Grain. To start with, their salads are top notch and you can get any of them wrapped in a tortilla if you want (the Cowboy is my go-to). Do yourself a favor and grab a chocolate chip cookie at checkout too—perfectly salty+sweet and not too big.
But the real star of the show is their service. Because it's so popular, the line at this place is always long BUT IT MOVES SO FAST. Watching the staff work is like watching endless Ford Model T's roll off a Detroit assembly line. They came to do one thing and they do it incredibly well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Smith
I love the buffalo shrimp Caesar salad! My favorite lunch spot in Minneapolis.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eva Phan
Green + the Grain is a convenient place to grab lunch downtown (and one of the healthier places to do so it), but slightly missed the mark on quality and value.
Pros: tons of options to choose from and ways to customize your salad. Ingredients are very fresh, and flavor is there. Loved that there were so many different types of dressing to choose from. Line moves reasonably quickly as there is a small army of staff working during peak hours. Most people order to-go, so even when incredibly busy, there’s lots of seating.
Cons: portion sizes are very small for the price, especially compared to a certain national competitor that also has a location downtown (and a rewards program). Salad options could be a little healthier—mine was soaked in dressing and a lot of the more interesting ingredient options seemed fried or fatty. I definitely wasn’t expecting the sesame tofu to fried until it was totally crispy like a crouton.
Tip: order in-person, not online. If you order online, you’ll need to place your order by 11 am and will have to pay a 15% service charge (+ an additional 10% for delivery).
I’m optimistic I’ll be back here (especially to support a local business!), but likely will be choosing the other option more frequently as it’s easier to rationalize.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads
Konstantin Anthony Romanov
Legit nutrient packed salads that taste amazing. Go go go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cowboy
Shauna L
We went on a weekday around 1pm. Not very busy. We had the Caesar salad bowl and wrap, and the Moroccan wrap. The Moroccan wrap was one of the best wraps I've tasted. Loved the slightly spicy sauce, crunchy bits, sliced grapes, and cilantro in it. Wish I had a bigger stomach so I could eat more of it! The kids really enjoyed the Caesar salad bowl as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Muneca Muerta
Im obsessed with these salads!! The workers are so sweet and ready to make your order. Its always super busy, but they get it right every time. I bet you've never had a salad like these. I've tried The Cali, The Moroccan, and The Grain Bowl. They are all so so good. It feels good eating so well, and the flavors are unmatched. My only complaint is that there aren't more locations
I am a regular; probably go in at least 2 times per week; but their continues to be price increases while shrinking the amount of food you get. Recently went to one scoop of protein over two scoops and justify it saying the scoop size is bigger, but its not the same as two scoops. Also, they charge for a bag now, so a ticky tack move to improve margins. I will try other salad places and go to Green & Grain less often.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Every now and then you'll find a restaurant that just does everything perfectly—that's Green + The Grain. To start with, their salads are top notch and you can get any of them wrapped in a tortilla if you want (the Cowboy is my go-to). Do yourself a favor and grab a chocolate chip cookie at checkout too—perfectly salty+sweet and not too big.
But the real star of the show is their service. Because it's so popular, the line at this place is always long BUT IT MOVES SO FAST. Watching the staff work is like watching endless Ford Model T's roll off a Detroit assembly line. They came to do one thing and they do it incredibly well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the buffalo shrimp Caesar salad! My favorite lunch spot in Minneapolis.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Green + the Grain is a convenient place to grab lunch downtown (and one of the healthier places to do so it), but slightly missed the mark on quality and value.
Pros: tons of options to choose from and ways to customize your salad. Ingredients are very fresh, and flavor is there. Loved that there were so many different types of dressing to choose from. Line moves reasonably quickly as there is a small army of staff working during peak hours. Most people order to-go, so even when incredibly busy, there’s lots of seating.
Cons: portion sizes are very small for the price, especially compared to a certain national competitor that also has a location downtown (and a rewards program). Salad options could be a little healthier—mine was soaked in dressing and a lot of the more interesting ingredient options seemed fried or fatty. I definitely wasn’t expecting the sesame tofu to fried until it was totally crispy like a crouton.
Tip: order in-person, not online. If you order online, you’ll need to place your order by 11 am and will have to pay a 15% service charge (+ an additional 10% for delivery).
I’m optimistic I’ll be back here (especially to support a local business!), but likely will be choosing the other option more frequently as it’s easier to rationalize.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads
Legit nutrient packed salads that taste amazing. Go go go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cowboy
We went on a weekday around 1pm. Not very busy. We had the Caesar salad bowl and wrap, and the Moroccan wrap. The Moroccan wrap was one of the best wraps I've tasted. Loved the slightly spicy sauce, crunchy bits, sliced grapes, and cilantro in it. Wish I had a bigger stomach so I could eat more of it! The kids really enjoyed the Caesar salad bowl as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Im obsessed with these salads!! The workers are so sweet and ready to make your order. Its always super busy, but they get it right every time. I bet you've never had a salad like these. I've tried The Cali, The Moroccan, and The Grain Bowl. They are all so so good. It feels good eating so well, and the flavors are unmatched. My only complaint is that there aren't more locations
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads, Moroccan - Vegetarian, Grain Bowl
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Apple Pear
Great to go salads
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salads
Significantly smaller salads now and rough QC. Overdressed salad for $17. Ouch.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
$3.15 to add 2 tablespoons of finely diced chicken is wild.
Is amazing
Absolutely incredible salads! I wish I could buy the salad dressing. Top notch.
Didn't know salads can taste so good! I could eat this everyday.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grain Bowl
Great salad place, lots of variety, and even if there's a line out the door, it's so fast it'll still only take a few minutes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Santorini, Salads, Classic Caesar, The Farmer
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