Decided to check this place out while in Edina running errands on the weekend. The food had great sized portion, but everything I had seemed to have one flavor that overpowered everything else. The hoisin chicken was tender and tasty, but run over by out of control peanut sauce. Ginger yams were tasty, but a heavy hand with the ginger left me only eating half the dish (and I love yams). Service was also hugely uneven. Water came fast and then three different people stopped by to tell me my server was coming. Quick service once she came and food arrived quickly, but it's been lonely since then. Finished my meal, caught up on Twitter, read the news, wrote this review, now going to go track down someone to see about paying. Sigh. read more

The sandwiches have amazingly fresh ingredients. I had the almond tuna salad melt which was perfectly cheesy and warm. Ambiance and service are upscale/casual and not stuffy at all. Would highly recommend for lunch while shopping at the Galeria! read more

I don't know about this place. I guess coming from northern Califonia to MN I have to say I am used to way better. When I hear a organic-leaning healthy food type place I"m thinking something totally different than what Good Earth is. To me, good earth is a total mainstream American restaurant, at least compared to what I'm used to in California, but whatever. The food is all right, although not all of it is organic by any means. They have that typical thing on the menu of "we buy local and organic-whenever possible" well that is a cop-out as it leaves it open to never buying organic if it is not possible, so I am highly suspicious. On top of this, the taste is just so-so, nothing amazing or mind-blowing. I would rate it as a good option if you're in the area and want something heathy-ish, but I would never make it a destination or go out of my way to eat here. Good Earth has a lot to learn if it really wants to claim to be a healthy organic type of restaurant. read more

Eh, I know you're paying a premium for healthy food, but I didn't think the upcharge was worth it. Overall, it was ok. read more

Good food. Actual coffee, instead of that sad weak stuff most restaurants serve. I got the bison burger, which was my error, not theirs. The only other time I had a bison burger was in an expensive hotel in Denver. It's likely that an affordable bison burger in Minnesota may be a different quality cut. So, it was drier than I expected. Still good though. And I think those may have been fresh tomatoes on top! Strawberry rhubarb crisp for desert. Tasty, crispy and huge. I'm stuffed! Service was outstanding and quick during a busy meal. And we were seated immediately. read more

The food selections are amazing and if you are dining in, the service is excellent. If you wait in line at the deli counter- be prepared to be helped in whatever order the cashiers decide to help you in. There's not really a system, though it operates like a typical deli counter the service is spotty. Be also prepared to deal with picky demanding customers ahead of you in line. This is not a place to get 5 minute fast food. read more

Would highly recommend, ate good earth burger. Was very delicious. Didn't try there other stuff but hamburger was Amazing.

I ended up ordering takeout from Good Earth for my coworkers. I wasn't expecting the food as good as it was, even after traveling back to the office. The restaurant uses local and organic ingredients whenever possible, and it shows in the food. Quite a few orders for the Fiberry smoothie (ordered because of the name), which everyone loved. They also serve oatcream (non-dairy ice cream, made in MN) for those of us who don't mess with milk. I like it. read more

I've yet to dine in, but I really like the quick check-out option on the outside. I love the giant oatmeal chocolate chunk cookie they offer and my mother really enjoys buying their cookie dough for us to make at home. Will have to try more sustainable food when I get a chance! read more

It's not a fast restaurant to get a bite at, but the food is good and the service is just fine. I think the prices are a bit high, but I'll accept that for the fact that I don't find myself in this location that often. read more

Good Earth is one of my happy places. They serve delicious food with quality ingredients! A wide variety on their menu that is also vegan, vegetarian and gluten free friendly. I love to order the turkey club sandwich, nachos, or the Good Earth burger. Their food can get a little pricey but you know they are serving natural/organic/free range/local items. They also have a very nice patio with heat lamps and flowers all around. One last suggestion to Good Earth: have your wait staff be a little more attentive. The last two times I've visited we had to ask for the check because our waiter disappeared on us. read more

I love going to good earth for breakfast, especially since they have such healthy options. The coffee was really good. The presentation of the food was also great. Only complaint was the service was a little slow but still really liked the waiter, he was super funny. Overall a great experience! read more

They used to give you hummus with bread now they CHARGE for it! They keep increasing their prices and the meal sizes get smaller. Overpriced now and not as good quality as it used to be. read more

A hungry dad, his vegetarian wife, and their young child consistently find yummy things to eat at the Good Earth. The burrito is so yummy that I rarely order anything else. The portion is huge, and I recommend asking for a small plate and serving up, then boxing up the remainder for tomorrow's lunch. Their vegetarian soups have lots of flavor, and the hummus appetizer is another favorite. Their specials have been hit or miss so I stick to what is on the menu. We've never waited less than 30 to 45 minutes for a table, but they now have pagers so we can wander through nearby shops while we wait. The service is adequate. Our starters and entrees often land at the same time, and ordering wine or dessert can make for a very long meal. Overall their timing is slow. read more

This is a really good family style restaurant. Cozy atmosphere. I tend to order from the quick take-out up front for my lunch/dinner whims. Two of my (and seemingly everyone else's) absolute favorite dishes are 1) the Cashew Chicken and 2) the Thai Peanut Wrap. The cool thing about Good Earth is that it has actually 3 elements to it: the restaurant, the quick takeout, and a nutritious drink bar. read more

we have eaten there since it opened and was always confident good healthy food. last nite 10/25 it was horrible. food cold, all smashed together, tasteless. will take this off our list. read more

They totally changed their signature multi-grain bread. Now instead of being a grain-laden, textured, brown bread flavored and colored with molasses, it is a white bread with hardly any grains, texture or flavor. I have been buying only this bread for over 15 years and I am not happy with this change! They also changed their cracker bread, but I have not sampled it yet. read more

Food was average but they messed up my mother's order. However, I will never go to a restaurant again that charges me 3% of my bill to pay for their employees wellness program. You're making customers pay for this...oh but they put a 8"11" framed memo announcing their initiative. You have lost my families business forever! read more

Natural, healthy, flavorful. Good ambience. I like this place bc, as a health nut, I need places where I can invite people who don't want extreme health food. This place is healthy while still appealing and flavorful. read more

The Good Earth is a feel good spot and the location at The Galleria in Edina doesn't disappoint. What I love most about The Good Earth is that they serve fresh, healthy and organic foods - amazing homemade soups, smoothies, grass fed meat, fresh fruits and veggies. From breakfast to dinner you can't go wrong. They added more gluten friendly items in recent years which makes me love this place even more. They also usually serve fresh bread and hummus at the table. This time of year I especially enjoy the Good Earth hot tea. I have loved The Good Earth for years and will be back soon! read more

In an era where there are a lot of choices for this type of food, this place stands out only because it was one of the first and the interior deco shows it. An overhaul is needed. Nothing on the menu prompts you to come back for more. Hit the counter service take-away for juices and cookies, their best offerings. read more

Many years ago, when transitioning my diet to a more natural, vegan diet, I used to really enjoy the Good Earth. They were forward thinking compared to most places. Sadly, on a recent visit, our server told us they no longer have a vegan menu, only a gluten free menu. They modified a dish for me anyway, which was barely edible. Good Earth doesn't feel fresh and healthy to me anymore. It's not much different than any other wanna-be trendy sweet potato fry-serving generic chain eatery. read more

Back in the mid-to late-80's, the Good Earth first opened in the Galleria. Their original logo contained the words, "Since 1985" (or whatever the year was - I can't remember now), and we always used to laugh about how they were advertising that they'd been open for ONE WHOLE YEAR. The logo doesn't contain those words anymore, but we wouldn't be laughing now, as the Good Earth has proven its staying power. Honestly, I was a little put off as a teenager in the 80's by the whole healthy-eating thing, but my palate and perhaps the Good Earth have evolved and found a very happy meeting ground with one another. I live in Austin, TX, now, but my family still lives in the MSP area, so I'm there at least once a year. The Good Earth is often our go-to after we've spent several days over-indulging (which is what my family does when we're together) and need something delicious that won't make us feel like we've consumed a small village. I love their complimentary bread basket, particularly their fantastic flatbread, which I'm pretty sure is house-made. They serve it with a very nice hummus, but the flatbread is really wonderful with a thin layer of unsalted butter, which they'll bring if you request. I often opt for a salad, and have tried their shrimp, avocado and grapefruit salad, which was light and refreshing and delicious. Last time I was there, I had a special salad with chicken, pear, and pecans that was topped with pomegranate seeds and served with a small hunk of brie on the side. Also wonderful, and I was very impressed with the quantities of the expensive ingredients - they did not skimp at all on the chicken or pecans. The dressing was a little short on flavor and high in oil, but the ingredients imparted enough flavor on their own that it worked out fine. My parents often get their three-for-$10 option, which is your choice of soup/salad, a smaller-sized entree (last time we were there, my mom got a seared ahi tuna that she said was excellent), and a small dessert. They have a number of other specials and options that seem very wallet-friendly, including 10 wines for $10/bottle on Monday nights. I was a little surprised to see so many negative comments about the service, although I only go there once or twice a year, so perhaps I've just been lucky. I will say that last time we were there, the server gave us somebody else's bill, and if I were less attentive or a less honest person, I could've gotten away with paying quite a bit less than we actually owed (and I'm not sure what sort of hassle the person whose bill we received would've had to go through). But otherwise, the service has been perfectly reasonable, if not overtly friendly. And I'm delighted to have such a delicious, moderately-priced dining option that we can stumble into after indulging in that delightful Galleria shopping. read more

freezing outside and strolling indoors....search for quick snack....inside small shopping mall...lacking fast choices and settling good earth...sandwich and soda...near $ten total...carved oven roasted turkey sandwich....carving thickness hearty....vegetable fillers slim...simple and thin sandwich, but quite delicious....perfect seasoning and construction...only gripe....quite small counter order and no seating...service slow and lines sluggish... read more

I don't know about the other reviews here but I had a great breakfast and a very friendly service at Good Earth this past Saturday. I was in the neighborhood getting new tires on my car and yelped the closest place for breakfast. The original pancake house came up first on the search with good reviews. When I went to check it out, OPH was packed and getting a table could have taken hours. The next best choice was Good Earth right across the street inside the Galleria. Parking wasn't a problem as the mall had just opened for the morning. The restaurant manager was very nice and greeted me well. She got me a table right away as I was there all by myself. I ordered a french toast and an organic chai tea latte. Within 10 minutes the server brings me the french toast and apologized for the delay in bringing the chai tea. I wasn't even aware of the delay :-). She brings out the chai tea in the next couple of minutes and told me that the manager took care of it and they will not be charging me for the chai as it was delayed. Good for me. The french toast was out of this world with bananas, pineapple and cantaloupe topped all over it. The maple syrup was just right. The bread was soft and delicious. The size of the meal was more than adequate. Chai tea latte was better than anywhere else I have had it. Right amount of flavor and sweetness. For under $10, I should say it was a great way to start my day. I will be going back again for lunch or dinner to try out their great vegetarian menu for which the restaurant has won many awards. read more

Food used to be better but they have a newer chef that is ruining some of classics and making unhealthier with more creams and butter and sugar and carbs. Soups should have option of at least one broth base too many creamy options. Customer base is older so would think would have easier to digest and lower sodium and healthier alternatives. Used to be our local favorite not anymore read more

I have loved this restaurant. I grew up going here. I can't count the number of happy memories that have been made at the Good Earth in Edina. It's been a consistently quality experience in every way for decades. That's impressive. But it's slowly changed over very recent years (four to three years ago I started to notice), and not for the better. I'm not happy about it. Unfortunately I'm not sure I'll be returning as quickly after my last visit. As previous reviewers have said the service overall has really gone downhill. To put it mildly and succinctly, they don't seem as well trained as they used to be and the overall experience has been less enjoyable or at times genuinely unpleasant (with notable exceptions) because of it. The food is still good but I'm not sure that's enough when the service is potentially pretty bad. I hope someone fixes this. I'd be very sad if this place goes totally downhill or eventually closes because it loses its base. read more

Good burgers and wine. However the service isn't exactly the best. Could be more attentive to meal details.

Weak, bland coffee. The salmon hash was also bland, just steamed veggies and unoriginal sauce- like a Sriracha mayo. Joe's Eggs were quite tasty, but gave me quite the stomach ache. Overall, this location is over extremely priced for what it offers. read more

scorched earth. the good earth chain is a shadow of its former self, relegated to a couple of locations in the twin cities and pimping their tea (which i must admit is damn tasty) at the grocery store. i keep trying to give this place another shot, but i just can't sustain the effort required here. the good earth used to be the place to have breakfast with that earthy chick you were off again on again with when you lived in uptown. you got a tasty wild mushroom omelet out of the deal and somehow a reasonable compromised was reached that didn't involve you having to choke something down at the mud pie. the quality of the food at this location has been consistently inconsistent. we've definitely been getting the dregs of the garden with the juice cocktails the last few times and the service has been horrible. like if they don't come in the next 5 minutes i'm just going to make a break for it and see how fast they are bad. read more

This was my first time at Good Earth and I didn't know exactly what to expect. The wait staff was friendly which made up for the fact that we had to wait minutes before our waiter came by and took our drink order (he apologized for the wait and even gave us a complimentary dessert). We did not realized that each table receives bread with hummus and olive oil for free so we ordered the Mediterranean medley. The feta cheese spread was my favorite part of it. It was so delicious but only came with a small amount. I wish we would have received less hummus and More of the feta spread. My boyfriend ordered the Good Earth Burger and chose chips for his side. It was a huge burger and was really good, perfectly cooked. I ordered the bean soup. It was OK more of a winter soup but I guess that's what I get for ordering soup in the summertime. Overall I would recommend Good Earth and can't wait to go back. read more

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Being a health nut has never been easier! My friend and I went here for appetizers and wine a few weeks ago. I was impressed with their large menu and mix of organic tastes. We had nachos, middle eastern medley and a glass of cabernet. They also brought a bread basket with hummus to munch on. The presentation was delicious and the food was average....I would definitely give this place another try but order something a little more exotic than the typical nacho platter. read more

Good Earth is quite a favorite of mine- always fresh, flavorful, tasty and gorgeous. The food is usually local, the staff is quite friendly and the atmosphere is so peaceful and relaxing! This is a late review for sure but I wanted to say a big thank you to Thomas and Good Earth for making my low-key birthday so special. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. A friend and I went to the Good Earth on a slow Tuesday afternoon. There was ample staff walking around and we were seated right away. Right after being seated a male server suggested we move as there was a large party coming in who was going to be seated right next to us. I thought that was thoughtful and initially thought that would be a good sign to the service we were going to receive; I was wrong! It's important to note that this meant they were well aware of the 20+ party that was soon going to be coming into the restaurant. Our first server came to us and when we asked if they served breakfast all day, I was craving lemon ricotta pancakes, he said yes and then had to go find the breakfast menu. When he returned he informed us that he was actually just getting off and would be handing us off to another server. A female server then greeted us and asked if we had any questions about the menu but barely stuck around long enough for us to ask even if we did. (Still don't know her name because our bill said "Patrick" was our server and a separate server had to bring us our bill and that receipt said "Ana") We ordered coffees and an appetizer and then disappeared again. She eventually returned with a bread basket and informed us that she would be back with more coffee; she never returned. Our appetizer was brought out and had we not informed her that we wanted to order more food she would have run away before we could put our order in. Our server never returned to check on us and to see if we needed anything with our appetizer. Our main dish was brought out by a different server and our server still hadn't returned with our coffee. The other server asked if we needed anything and I informed her that our server was supposedly bringing us coffee but hadn't been back since bringing our appetizer. She then informed us that our server was tending to the large 20+ party, by herself! What kind of service is that?!? For an establishment that touts itself as being an upscale place why would they ever leave one server in charge of that size of a party after just seating them with another table. After that server walked away a bus boy brought us fresh coffees and then moments later another server brought us more coffee. Rather than taking one of the coffees away she just left them on the edge of the table and walked away. The entire time we were sitting there was ample staff walking around not doing much of anything. A separate server gave us our bill and we tabbed out with her. We never saw our server after receiving our appetizer aside from watching her tend to the large party. And side note: their food was forgettable and bland. Avoid the sweet potato hash and if you want good lemon ricotta pancakes, go to Hell's Kitchen. Will NEVER return! read more

I had great service this morning when I stopped by at Good Earth. That is why there is two stars. When it comes to the drink I ordered, it would get zero. Good Earth is very well known for its teas, and I was extremely disappointed by the Chai Tea Latte. It was made from Oregon Chai CONCENTRATE. Tea lattes should NEVER be made from concentrates especially if it is from a company that promotes its tea products. I didn't bother the employee because it's not his fault, but Good Earth should be ashamed to call itself a tea company. read more

Given that this is my favorite restaurant, it only makes sense that I make it my first review. I love the Good Earth for its culinary "goodness". It's probably the one restaurant that I dine at that I don't feel guilty about what I've eaten after I leave. It's my first choice for hearty, healthy, natural eating. My favorite items on the menu are the Good Earth Planet Burger (a mouthwatering combination of nuts, grains and veggies), Good Earth Vegetarian Burrito, Thai Chicken Wrap and, for breakfast, the Good Earth Huevos or the Cinnamon Challah French Toast. You cannot go wrong with any of these items and I always have a hard time choosing which one I'm going to order. My husband, the carnivore and spice-etarian, won't openly admit that he likes the Good Earth due to its healthy nature, but I know he's a closet fan. His favorite menu item are the Thai Chicken Pizza and the Thai Chicken Wrap, which comes with a yummy side of Thai peanut sauce. He would order the peanut sauce as a beverage if that were an option....it's delish! One drawback about the Good Earth is that it's almost always crowded during prime dining times. On the other hand, this a good sign. My recommendation is that you call ahead to put your name on the wait list. That means your name gets put on the list even before you walk in the door. It definitely cuts down on the wait time. Another thing you should know about the Good Earth is that the restaurant is really about wholesome, natural food. It's not about the ambiance or decor. If you're up for a fun party night out on the town with a big group of friends, this is not the place to go. However, if you're meeting your girlfriends out for a Sunday brunch, this is the perfect spot....but remember to call ahead! *One disclaimer that I should mention about myself before I continue to write reviews is that I'm not a huge meat eater and I'm a huge carb addict. read more

Ate here tonight and really enjoyed it. We were seated right away, but there was some mix-up among the waitstaff and we sat for a long time with no waitress. We brought this to the attention of the manager who was making her rounds. She was incredibly sweet and apologetic. She insisted on ordering us a free artichoke dip with flatbread. Our waitress eventually showed herself once to take our order and once to see whether we liked the artichoke dip. She was the only negative aspect to our experience. The artichoke dip was delicious, as were my veggie burger and my friend's gnocchi. All of the food tasted like it was made from scratch with fresh ingredients. To our pleasant surprise, the manager ended up comping our entire meal. The manager really went above and beyond to make up for what was lacking with our waitress. I will definitely come back here in the future. read more

Wish I knew how the food was. Server took my drink order and I never saw him again. Flagged down two other servers who said they'd tell him but no results. I left. After 20 minutes. Disappointing. UPDATE: I went back because it's convenient to work and it gets good reviews. Well at least I got food this time, but still terrible service. Despite it not being a very busy at lunch, it took forever for our food. Two plates out of four were cold when they arrived. My turkey Meatloaf was only so-so. Very average. Our iced teas we're never refilled , despite the waiter noticing and promising to be right back. Sorry two strikes and you're out - not given this place a third try! read more

Very "meh", so disappointing. Had breakfast/lunch here on Saturday, March 24th, 2018. The service was good and the food just "ok", as compared to delicious in the past. Would NOT recommend the brioche French toast.....a whole lot of nothing for taste and texture, and not sure what made it "brioche". So disappointing as I thought my "once in a blue moon" bread allowance would be so much better---and oh, if you want syrup, it's $2.00 extra! Two people in our party had birthdays. When we asked if they might have anything for the birthday girls, we were offered 2 choices, which was lovely. However, the carrot cake (usually delicious) was short of spectacular and came out frozen, as if just cut from the box. Way too many nuts and not enough frosting, rather dry to boot. No one finished it, despite our delightful anticipation. I don't think I'll go back soon. Overpriced and losing quality. read more

I'm a big fan of this place, which is Minnesota's answer to Cal cuisine, upscale and granola at the same time. I've dined here on three occasions and always had a good meal. The food is fresh and wholesome, the menu interesting and inventive, and I always feel like I've eaten really healthy food. Their hot teas come looseleaf in a nice big teapot, and they offer them all iced if that's your preference, or try their carefully chosen wine or beer by the glass or bottle. Portions are generous, and the wonderful bread/cracker basket comes with a little hummous dip. Mr Right (aka Doug) tried the veggie enchiladas last night and enjoyed them immensely, and I had the almond tuna salad over greens with veggies and their yummy house dressing, which is tahini/poppyseed. This salad comes with a generous amount of avocado and a truly interesting variety of sprouted seeds and fresh vegetables...you can get it topped with their cashew chicken salad too. As difficult as it can be to skip dessert, this place makes it doubly so by having a full service deli counter, with home made brownies and cookies beckoning as you leave. I have not had breakfast here, but the menu is compelling, so I'll have to give that a try. read more