Was in the area last week right before lunch time when I passed Baygreens - which is a salad, panini sandwich, and smoothie shop. Out of hunger and curiosity, I stopped in to see their menu and decided to order a salad after seeing their solid flow of customers and how attentive and helpful they were to everyone who walked in, even though they were already busy, fulfilling a large pickup order for an office lunch at the same time. Plus you are able to easily see the variety and quality of the salad ingredients through the glass screen, at their prep station and order counter - similar to how it is setup at a Subway and Chipotle chain for fast service food venues. You can either order directly with a person at the cashier, via their electronic kiosk, or in advance online. I chose the strawberry arugula salad ($14.50), but substituted mixed salad greens for the arugula and they happily did so without any extra charge. They had ran out of shredded beets (one of my salad toppings) so I also substituted that with the spicy quinoa. All in all I enjoyed my salad and appreciated how well all the ingredients went together, along with the dressing. Pricing is reasonable too. Inside the venue, there's plenty of tables and stool seating for dining in. Since I had another place to be and my parking meter was ticking for my car parked a couple blocks away, I opted to get my salad to-go. I would definitely come back for another salad the next time I'm nearby for lunch. Be aware that they are only open for limited hours, Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm. They seem to cater to the weekday business/working crowd within the nearby business buildings and hospital. read more

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I love supporting family own businesses. The salads are superb. I had the Caesar Kale salad with chicken and added shrimp cucumbers, dry cranberries and blue cheese crumbles. It was phenomenal...they heated up the protein for me as requested. I sat next to owner and thanked her for the service. Definitely returning again. read more

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I had the chicken pesto panini. Sandwich was fresh and filling. Delivery was prompt. Would definitely recommend to downtown office workers. Food is filling, but won't have you stuffed, and everything on menu comes highly recommended. Delivery available Adrienne Y read more

My family & I came in town looking for a good meal which we found "Baygreens" . I'm so happy we did. We were greeted when we walked up to the register (The ladies were working hard). I asked which salad was the best option & was guided towards " chopped salad " (best salad ever). The atmosphere is peaceful, welcoming & friendly. The customer service is 20/10 Chopped salad 10/10 Blueberry green tea is very different but EXCELLENT TASTE! 20/10 I'll be back soon ‍ read more

Baygreens - Chopped chicken salad (No eggs) - Salad Near Me - Oakland, California

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One of my favorite lunch places in downtown Oakland. Super clean and everything is FRESH and HEALTHY. A wonderful assortment of large unique salads, smoothies (my fav), some breakfast items (delicious), and even weekly specials, like wonton soup. There is almost always seating left. This business has unfortunately been broken into more than a few times like almost everywhere downtown and they work so hard, please show them some love and visit them sometime. I'll add my photos once I can find them, they're buried somewhere in my roll. read more

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Was walking back to my vehicle. Walked past a few open spots to eat. Took a chance at this place and I'm glad I did. I had the turkey club and I was pleasantly surprised. Very delicious and grilled to perfection. If I'm ever in town again, I wouldn't mind another visit. read more

If you'd rather support local salad places, then Baygreens is the perfect choice. I recently tried them out, and liked it so much I've gone a few days in a row. They're way more generous than sweet greens or mixt, tastier and at a much better value. Thanks for what you do Baygreens! read more

Ok I've tried this place 3 times - I'm done. Ordered a southwest salad w/ no steak. they did add extra avocado and artichoke hearts. I didn't care for the salad dressing so I asked for some ranch dressing - it costs an extra $1.50. Now I'm paying $19 for a salad w/ no meat and very little of anything but lettuce. the atmosphere is very cold and corporate. Not even a picture on the wall. the cashier is so busy crunching number she can barely look up at you when she's taking your order. Awful place. on edit - once I got the salad home, added the ranch, some pita chips and dried cherries, I did enjoy it. read more

I got the chicken pesto panini and a Vietnamese iced coffee and let me just say this place did not disappoint! First off, customer service was top tier. I asked for the Vietnamese iced coffee but mentioned I didn't want it super strong. They made it perfectly! It was delicious and gave me just the right kick to keep pushing through my day. Now that chicken pesto panini... Whew! Every bite hit, the flavor was exceptional, and it came with a fresh side salad that made it a full satisfying meal. The ambiance was spacious, welcoming, and super chill. It's the kind of spot where you can post up, eat good food, and get some work done in peace. 11/10 recommend! the food, customer service, and overall vibe were amazing!! I'm definitely coming back ASAP! read more

Love this place and the customer service. It is a very quaint location so the service is pretty speedy. They have the best shrimp dumpling soup on Fridays. And the salads are very fresh. I wasn't a fan of my Panini as it was over toasted, but I'm sure that's something that could be corrected. The fresh juices are great. read more

I love this place. Great salads, paninis and sandwiches. Oh and smoothies too. The ladies here always provide great customer service. The couple of times I've been here, it was crowded, thinking lunch time. But you can order ahead via phone or online. The prices are okay. But you get a good portion and everything I've tried is pretty tasty. read more

Excellent food! I'd ordered before with Uber Eats, and this time we went to pick up lunch. I ordered the chicken pesto panini, and it was excellent. The accompanying salad was great, and came with Swiss chards and other wonderful leafy greens with a nice, pre-seasoned with just the right amount of dressing. I give it 4 stars because we were in a rush and our order took way too long. read more

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The customer service and wait time. I ordered a Turkey Club Panini, it was over priced.It had almost no Turkey and the best part was the bread. I always pass by and wonder why it's alway empty and now I know why. I won't be back and I eoukdn'recommend this establishment to anyone. read more

As a frequent visitor through our company's catering, I've had the pleasure of indulging in their salads and paninis time and time again. My personal favorites? The Chicken Pesto and Chimichurri Steak paninis are amazing! And don't even get me started on the Baygreens Salad. Such a unique salad with ingredients that pair well together. The only downside is I wish Baygreens was within walking distances from work. But I'm beyond grateful that our company caters with them frequently. read more

This place is a game-changer for anyone who loves delicious, healthy eats. First off, their Shrimp and Avocado Panini is like a flavor explosion. Juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, all snug between perfectly toasted bread - it's heaven on a plate! The Build Your Own salad option is great for those of you who like to create your own. You get the freshest ingredients! If you're in Oakland and craving something healthy that actually tastes amazing, do yourself a favor and swing by Baygreens Salad. Your taste buds will thank you later! read more

Morning glory sandwich and peanut butter milk shake were a bit pricey they were super tasty.

Love this place. Salads and juices are amazing! Plenty of space to sit and eat. Very friendly staff.

What a feel-good tasty healthy meal! My coworkers and I were looking for a light and fresh meal and we knew that Baygreens was our destination. The staff was really awesome and gave us a sample of the butternut squash soup, which was flavorful and delicious. We decided to share a couple of salads, the Barcelona and the grilled Salmon Special. Both were very flavorful! The Barcelona had tuna salad, shrimp and spring salad mix with pesto dressing. The grilled Salmon Special was so good with crispy bell peppers, spring salad, bean sprouts. The ambiance was very clean, organized, and there was a good variety of menu options. I definitely want to try the soups and paninis too. Definitely will be back! read more

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Great salads and kind staff! We stopped in for lunch yesterday and had the Tuscany salad and chicken pesto panini. Both were delicious, fresh and had a generous portion. They have nice outdoor seating and were kind enough to bring our food out to us. Extensive menu with salads, sandwiches, smoothies and juices. Would love to try fresh juices next time! read more

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I am a Baygreens fan! Skip Mixt, and go to Baygreens. It's locally owned and unpretentious. The salads use quality products and they have delicious options. I'm in love with the Kale Chicken Caesar and the anchovy filets elevate this salad! (I've even gotten my mother hooked on this place and pick her up a salad when I order.) I was originally introduced to this place by my friend and coworker and it was only yards away from our workplace. I don't even work at the same place, but I'm still ordering from Baygreens like I still work at the same location! (You can order from Door Dash or order for pickup. ) My mother loves their regular Caesar Salad (with romaine lettuce), the Sesame Salad, and the Cubano Pannini. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and unique. They also have soups (delicious), panninis, smoothies, cold press, tea, and other beverages. The people who work there are chill and I prefer spending my money with them because they're respectful and friendly. read more

This is a 5 star place. I recently discovered them and since then I returned here almost every day. I think the secret is in their made from scratch dressings and their fresh ingredients. You will never get wilted greens here. All their salads that I have tried are outstanding. Namely: The Oaktown, the chopped salad, and the vegan. I also love their Baygreen smoothie. If you add protein powder to your smoothie, it makes for a complete meal and nutritious lunch. If you need to kickstart your healthy eating habit, come here, order the green smoothie or a salad or both and you will feel like you accomplished something great today! read more

Baygreens - Awesome smoothie choices - Salad Near Me - Oakland, California

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Baygreens offers nice and healthy alternatives for lunch. They have a large selection of salads, panini, and juices. Today, I got the OakTown Baby Salad, which consists of shrimp, spinach, quinoa, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, jicama, cherry tomatoes, and a avocado cilantro dressing. The ingredients were very fresh and the shrimp was cooked perfectly! I appreciated that my salad wasn't soaking with dressing. It was dressed well, however, I'm not sure that I tasted the avocado or cilantro in the dressing. I enjoyed my salad. However, although it was a large portion of salad, a lot of it was spinach and the other items in the salad were often hidden in the spinach. Baygreens is definitely also on the pricier side even for salads, so don't be surprised when you go! read more

Baygreens - Oaktown Baby Salad - Salad Near Me - Oakland, California

The food is generally really great but factor in an extra 15 min for however long you think this will take. Never ready when it's supposed to be. Don't understand the point of ordering online only to stand around and wait when you get there. If they don't have enough staff to produce things on time they shouldn't let people order ahead. Super annoying especially in the middle of the workday when people don't have time to waste. read more

I have to say this place is above and beyond! I am always trying my best to support the locals. This place has amazing food, fresh, healthy, friendly and great customer service as well as the masks are very comfortable. I ordered two dishes and had to order more to take home because the food was so good. I also bought three masks and felt in love with it. The masks are not too thin or too thick with adjustable strings to fit all faces. I regretted that I didn't get all the colors they had but I will next time. read more

Baygreens - Mask - Salad Near Me - Oakland, California

I stropped in this morning (10:20 AM) to get a quick breakfast while taking an urban hike. I had seen Baygreens a number of times, as my bank is around the corner. This was my first visit, and likely my last. My first impression was that the person who greeted me at the register, where one orders, would rather have not seen me. There was only one other customer, but she seemed annoyed that I had bothered her by asking to place an order. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and coffee. "Only cold Viet Namese coffee," i was told. No hot coffee. Seems odd for a place open for breakfast. The coffee was delivered to my table after a brief wait, and was pretty good, though obviously pre-made. Why the wait though, when a more alert server could have handed it to me at the register, and helped me feel a bit more welcome? The sandwich took about ten minutes, and was delivered in a small, sealed take-out box, despite my sitting at a table, reading the news on my phone and sipping my coffee. My impression was "What's your hurry? Here's your hat." Unwelcoming at best. At worst was that the sandwich was hugely over-salted, bordering on inedible. I was very hungry, so I downed it. But that was the last straw. As Melanie M. said, "super slow and kinda rude." I would add that the food wasn't even very good. Three strikes. Baygreens is out. read more

Total fan. I love these type of places. You know the one: healthy, plenty of options and the availability of making your own salad. Tucked away in Uptown, with some seating, although I'd suggest taking it to go as the place is a bit on the dark side, sits this newly opened fast-casual lunch spot. They have about 6-7 house salads, along with creating your own, 6-7 panini's, a limited breakfast menu, gluten free baked goods and about 4-5 juice options. Sounds good right? I didn't spy any signature salads I liked, so I created my own. It ended up being a bit pricier than I expected (no meat, but the avocado and egg were extra). So a salad with two $$ objects and a few veggies (3-4) ended up being about $13, tax included. The thing was a beast, no doubt behind that, however with limiting people to only 3 free veggies, the salad wasn't that sexy, but it was still real solid. A quick tip to salad preparers - go a bit lighter on the dressing, by the time I got my salad home it was drenched! This would be my go to if I lived/worked in the area for sure and I'll be back when I'm in the 'hood looking to get my salad on. read more

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As beautiful as this salad is, it has absolutely NO flavor. I'm kinda offended as an Oakland native that the Oaktown Baby Salad has no spark to it for such a name. I just walked all The lake to enjoy it by the water and just got up to get a burger from True. The smoothie was bomb but this was definitely a 20 dollar disappointment. read more

Baygreens - Oaktown Baby Salad - Salad Near Me - Oakland, California

Walking past after our lunch date in the downpour of Bay Area rain, we stopped in to grab a green juice. Baygreens Salads and More is very spacious and clean on the inside, brightly colored orange chairs and tables adjacent black chalkboards on the walls with the menu items lends a relaxed feel. They offer sandwiches/paninis, salads, and of course, fresh squeezed juices. We ordered the Green Brightness plus extra ginger. Normally $7.95 for 18 ounces, they charged an extra .50 for extra ginger, which is totally fine. The juice was juiced there and ready to go in a matter of a couple minutes, and was quite tasty. read more

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when this place opened for the first couple of months, it was one of my go-to places. However, a couple of months ago, I stopped going there due to an incident that should not have occurred. I ordered a salad, and it had several leaves that were wilted or yellow. I showed it to the person running the cashier (and probably also the manager), and rather than apologizing, she replied defensively and said "we get the salad from the same vendor", and try to shift the blame elsewhere, rather than taking responsibility for the quality of the food. In any other place, the responsible person would have offered some type of compensation and ask what they could do to make up for it. Instead, she grimaced and said that "if you don't like the food, don't come". Worst attitude ever. I don't need to pay $14 for wilted leaves and "PMS" attitude!!! read more

So this place is not cheap but boy is it delicious. I've had the steak, chicken and grilled shrimp and all meats are great though I wish they'd take off the shrimp tails or whatever the ends are called. The ciabatta bread on Yelp's ordering system doesn't seem the same as what they give you (i.e. It doesn't seem like ciabatta) but it's really great amd would recommend getting it. A couple of random thoughts: - I love the fresh jalapeños that seem to be hard to come by at salad places - The Kale is very tough and not chopped so I did not like it at all (loved the arugula though) - Why do they have every fruit except mango? - I wouldn't recommending dining in because it is more of a takeout spot for sure read more

Baygreens - Pecans, steak, pear, apple, avocado, jalapeños, bean sprouts, mozzarella, dijon vinaigrette Not sure what ingredients I missed ;) - Salad Near Me - Oakland, California

I ate the shrimp and avocado panini. Great flavor, crusty bread and comes with a small side salad. I am looking forward to returning and getting the chicken pesto panini as well as the alaskan (smoked salmon & cream cheese). Takes about ten minutes for the panini to get made but good things are worth the wait! It is slightly pricey and there could have been more filling in the panini. My panini was $11.99 after tax. Edit 12/14/2015 Added one star for a five star review. I've been here three times now. The food is always delicious, consistent & flavorful. I've taken a few people here and they've loved it too. Today I got the tomato bisque soup and it was so good I logged on Yelp to share. So much better than overrated Specialty's up the street! read more

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So, you've been pretty bad eating at all these fabulous new restaurants in Uptown, and now it's time to detox. This is the place to go. You can get amazing salads assembled by hand in front of you with the freshest ingredients, juices that are pressed in front of you, Panini sandwiches, gluten free pastries and a soup. It's tucked away on Webster, half a block off the main drag of Uptown at the intersection of Grand and Broadway. The service is very prompt and relaxed. They hand toss the salads. I had the Oakbaby salad, Organic baby spinach, prawns, cucumber, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, cherry tomatoes, green peas, onions, jicama w/ avocado cilantro dressing and a Sunrise juice (orange, pineapple, carrot and ginger). The juice was much better than having another cup of coffee! read more

Baygreens - Sunrise Juice (orange, pineapple, carrot and ginger). Better for you than more coffee. - Salad Near Me - Oakland, California

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I have been a loyal frequent patron of bay greens for years. They have always made the most delicious, fresh tasting salads/sandwiches. I loved there salads so much that I over looked the girl that's always taking orders at the front being overtly rude and unwelcoming. I have watched her deal with several customers with a smile and as soon as she sees me it turns to a frown. In particular Yesterday! Me and my Family came in from a walk. My husband knows how much I love the place so he knew it would be a win win for all of us! We enter, I walk to the counter and say hello. Nothing. How can I help you. The same dry not wanting to be there look as always. We order. We are at the table waiting and when she comes over she gives the bag to my husband not looking at me, I said thank you! She responded in the most dry annoyed manner that she could never looked at me and just walked off. I watched a gentleman come in and go up to the counter, she greeted him with a big smile! Maybe she only likes serving Men. Regardless, I will never go back again. I too am a business owner!! And I know very well that customer service is key! If she doesn't like her job she needs to get a New one! The owner is always super sweet! But that girl with the pony tail who's normally at the front is Bad for Business!! read more

Delicious! Came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. It wasn't too busy, and I didn't have to wait long to receive my food. This is the perfect spot for health nuts, as they have everything from fresh juice to panini's. It's a little on the pricey side, but the quality of the food is definitely worth every $. There are also quite a few places to sit, so dining in is very possible. Nonetheless, I ordered the Kale Chicken Caesar salad (came with Anchovies, which I didn't realize), croutons, Parmesan, and a delicious Caesar dressing. I also snagged a small bag of chips, which brought my total to about $15. I will say, the portions aren't really that large (for the salads), but I was pretty full after finishing my meal. I would say if you are starving, opt for one of the many panini's, as those look to be a little more fulfilling (and cheaper). Not too sure about parking, but this spot is located right by The Athletic Club, and a few other deli's/restaurants. If in the area, check them out. Lake Merrit is also super close, so this is a great place to stop and rehydrate/energize, after a great run around the lake! Great job Baygreens! read more

Baygreens - Salad Near Me - Oakland, California

The most amazing strawberry arugula salad! Their Caesar salad dressing is also to die for.

I'm a salad fan so I was sad that I couldn't pick up a salad from here but I was looking for something to quench my thirst so I picked up a banana strawberry spinach smoothie from here. Strawberry Banana Smoothie w/Spinach Strawberry, banana, spinach, almond milk, and ice I thought it was pretty good but not amazing by any means. The service was friendly and the smoothie came out relatively quickly. I believe they have someone that is dedicated to making their drinks/smoothies which is cool. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews) Follow my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area read more

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I had a great Blueberry and Green Tea Smoothie. It was so juicy. It taste even better than a Slurpee. It's a little pricey but worth the money for a healthier alternative. read more

Baygreens - Juicy Blueberry Green Tea Smoothie - Salad Near Me - Oakland, California

wow I know places are truly struggling during Covid, but I'm writing Baygreens off. Vegan salad used to be a pretty reliable order for me. Today I ordered and they forgot dressing (i'd ordered on the side), there were almost zero kelp noodles or peppers - just a mass of spinach, a few chunks of tofu and sprinkles of the rest. Totally not worth what they are charging. Additionally, I think they are using smaller boxes. I hope others are having better luck, but for me, I'm looking elsewhere. read more

Super slow and kinda rude. They really need to get it together. I won't be coming back.

The star of the menu is the Chciken Pesto Panini! I occasionally order their vegetarian soup as well. Highly recommended!