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    Alfalfa

    4.4 (44 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Dan S.

    This is an honest review. There is not a lot of parking (of course it is jersey city) so take that into consideration. I ordered their most popular salad and it was underwhelming for me. I felt like the lettuce bits were too big, there wasnt that much chicken, and overall I thought my salad was average. There definitely is flavor and I liked the dressing but I just could not justify the price point of $16+ . Although I work in the area, I am unlikely to come back due to the parking situation and slight disappointment from the first order. Some plus points were that the inside of the restaurant looked clean and the staff looked friendly.

    Build Your Own Salad (with chicken, avocado, sweet potatoes and more)
    Jiali L.

    After going to Alfalfa a few times, we're definitely big fans! While we usually get the build your own salad option, I've also tried their seasonal salads every once in a while and I've enjoyed what I got! This is one of the few places where I've seen that you get money back (or deducted from the total price) when you remove ingredients. It's extremely fair and makes you feel as though they're not trying to rip you off (good value)! For example, if you get a seasonal salad and exclude cheese, they'll give you the value of the cheese off the total price of the salad. For build your own, you also have the ability to add ingredients including extra protein (which is fairly standard). They're great about putting things on the side if you request it (this applies to ingredients and not just dressing) and even having the option to have different amounts of dressing or for it to be mixed in/on the side. The portion size is good as well. We're very happy with the quality of the ingredients and we'll continue to be repeat customers for sure!

    Amalfi Alfalfi Coast Salad (Summer Seasonal)
    Shefali A.

    Alfalfa is what my salad dreams are made of. It's always fresh and nutritious. This location has ample seating arena too. I ordered Amalfi coast salad which costed me $18.

    New topping in my salad - live beetle!
    Kristy C.

    Was a huge fan of alfalfa - albeit pricey, salads were delicious and I did order weekly. I never complained when toppings in my salad were missed and ended up in my boyfriends salad, but the last time we ordered, we found a live beetle in my salad, a topping no one wants to see. Nothing like forking food in your mouth and seeing a critter running around the bowl. For such an expensive salad, I expected a lot more and will not be returning and will be taking my business elsewhere. I did contact the team to let them know they have quality control issues and they did offer me a full refund and a $10 credit for my misfortune, but that's not enough to regain my trust when I puked my brains out.

    Lavender donut delicious
    A'Yanna E.

    Met my friend here finally after forgetting to check it out for a while. Such a cute cafe! Pink is so calming and brightening to the mind. The service was great and so were the donuts! I'd never had a pure lavender donut...it absolutely tasted like lavender worth a try. There are only maybe 3 tables all next to each other in a sort of sectional design so I can't say it's a place to work/cowork at for hours. A pop in with a friend seems natural here. There's lots of traffic here so you never know who you'll meet. Go, enjoy!!

    Bacon burrito
    Ellen L.

    Love the salads at alfalfa. Tried their bacon burrito & cold brew for breakfast today and it did not disappoint. A little pricey for the size but tasty with a decent amount of crispy bacon.

    Selena L.

    Grabbed dinner here one day and felt it was pretty mediocre. The Peruvian chicken sounded interesting, so I added it to my build your own bowl. However, it was pretty dry, and most of my bowl was lettuce and there was a lot of chicken/toppings. I would recommend you go for the build your own if you come here, as it seems to be a lot cheaper than the bowls on the menu.

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    I ordered it to the wrong location and they quickly made it anyways free of charge and it was so good

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    A must if nearby! love all the salads! The bone broth is so good and you won't find better gluten free donuts.

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    Always delicious foods. The service is incredible and the staff are very friendly and warm.

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    Do not go to sweetgreen Chopt CAVA whatever. This the best salad joint in the area. Pink to go packaging is fun

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    Excellent service, high quality food and big portions. what else could one ask for? Spicy caesar salad is wonderful.

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