earns a star for: 1. fresh ingredients 2. assortment of salads 3. friendly staff loses a star for: 1. higher price point 2. no public bathroom 3.early weeknight hours, hard to get there after work when i get off at 6 read more

I can't tell you how much I think about this salad!!! They have different salad options to choose from or the option to customize your own. The ingredients are all super fresh and the dressings are 10/10. My personal favorite is the lemon vinaigrette, but the green goddess is ! The portions are also a major pro! Just a half salad will usually last me two days! They toss the salads right in front of you and are super accommodating of any changes or additions. Its a small place towards the back of Alameda marketplace, which has a lot of other cool places to check out!! Highly recommend if you are looking for a quick, healthy, and refreshing meal! read more

Greens & Grains - Kale & Romaine Base, Chicken, Chickpeas, Croutons & Carrots - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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When I first moved to Alameda (2019) I tried their chicken pot pie. Loved it back then. Walking by yesterday we grabbed one along with mac n cheese. The pot pie was runny with not much flavor. Mac n cheese was dry and not much seasoning. Disappointed this time overall. The quality of their food was not as good as I remembered it be? read more

Greens & Grains - Mac n Cheese - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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Randomly stopped into alameda marketplace to look around and found greens and grains! Staff were so friendly and the portion sizes were amazing! I had the Asian chicken salad it was so light and CRUNCHY!!! The pickled onions were delicious. read more

I love Greens & Grains when I don't feel like cooking and want to eat healthy. They have several salads that I love to eat in rotation. Their steak and blue cheese salad is to die for! It comes with Tri-tip, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, red onion and radishes and creamy blue cheese dressing. So darn good! Don't be afraid to ask for extra dressing on the side to go. They will definitely accommodate. Their Asian chicken salad is also very yummy as well as their chicken and Cesar kale salads. Their soups are very good as well. They usually have two different options every day, one more on the healthier side and the other more hardy and full of flavor. They also offer prepackaged sandwiches and the chicken salad and tuna salad are solid choices. But lately, I must say their soup game has been off. As of late the soups are a little less healthy. I tried the lasagna soup and it was full of cream and pasta and not in a good way. This great to-go eatery is located inside Alameda Natural Grocery. They don't have a dedicated seating area but there are a few small tables inside near the grocery side of the Market Hall. They can be a bit pricey mostly because use all organic food ingredients. Alameda Natural Grocery has a parking lot with plenty of stalls along with street parking. Open until 8PM everyday except Sunday when they close early at 7pm. read more

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Still consistently great after all these years. Haven't been by as much since cooking much more at home. But I was traveling locally for work - checked the options nearby the Airbnb and then decided I should just get something healthy, simple and pop in the fridge. G&G popped in mind. And now they offer online ordering! How convenient! Just tell them your name. Yes that easy! There was a slight mishap but the owner was around and more than made up for it without my prompting. So impressive. Organic, real food and so filling! The full salad was HUGE and the green goddess dressing just as delectable as I remembered. Every bite of salad had a grain, seed, veggie varietal and a bit of feta in each bite. Their ratios are JUST enough that you get that zip of flavor and texture. I can never replicate their secret formula at home. Rotisserie continues to be one of the best - juicy and seasoned but not salty. What a gem we have on the island - prob one of a handful of food establishments here that don't give me the dreaded phlegm after I eat. If you want to experience a high quality deli - come here, there's a reason why they have flourished for so long and continue to. read more

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you have to get the kale caesar with white anchovies and extra dressing. they are generous with regular dressing, but you deserve a treat. i like that i can schedule a pickup time and grab it on my way home from work. the big one is huge, i've also brought it to small get togethers. literally been eating here for over 10 years and i hope they never go away. moved away from alameda in like 2018 and i still head over for this spot or detour on my way home. read more

For those of you who looking for a more nutritious meal, then try Greens and Grains. My wife and I looked online to find an establishment that sold a tasty salad away from the normal restaurants that we frequent. Upon arriving at GREENS and GRAINS in Alameda, we found parking across the street. The restaurant is located inside of a larger brick building. When you purchase your salad make sure you order a small one. The large salad can feed a family of four. So order your delicious salad today and enjoy!!!! read more

I used to love this place. Recently been finding lots of bugs in my salads. Not sure if they're washing their salads prior to serving but I can't eat here anymore. Make sure you check your food!!!! They're literally alive and wiggling around read more

Great variety of yummy fresh salads you can customize. We love their rotisserie chicken and chicken salad sandwich.

This is going to be the Saturday I catch up on reviews, and after trying Greens & Grains today it only makes sense to write what I've tried most recently. It was a day full of errands for me today and near the end of them I ended up in Alameda. It l's been one of those days where I stayed hydrated but hunger hit me like a brick in the stomach around 3pm. I wanted a salad and yelped some salad places nearby. Greens & Grains popped up with plenty of reviews about the kale Caesar salad soo I figured why not. It's about a 7 minute drive from Alameda Landing and it's located inside Alameda Marketplace. I lucked up with parking on the street right by the entrance. I ordered the kale Caesar salad, chicken salad sandwich, and macaroni and cheese. The Mac and cheese was a 1 on a scale of 1-5. Those onions ruined it for me. I'm not used to that. The kale Caesar salad was a 4 for me. I opted to add the anchovies but I'll pass next time. They're just too fishy for me, and I call myself a seafood lover. I also should have asked for them to keep the croutons out of it. The thing is, I hate croutons, but these were manageable because they softened. Croutons add too much crunch to salads in my opinion, buuut overall it was just too many in there for me. So that's my bad. I got the last chicken salad sandwich and it was pretty good. I can tell it's popular based on it being the last one, and i like the leafy greens inside of it. Overall I'd give Greens & Grains a 3.5, but I am interested in trying their vegan curry. Also, the service was pleasant. read more

Greens & Grains - Kale Caesar salad with anchovies, macaroni and cheese, the last chicken sandwich of the day - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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Food is always on point for custom salad. They also have many amazing selections of menu salad. The service is great. They ask all appropriate questions and you get exactly what you want. read more

Healthy salad place - great for lunch. You can build your own custom salad or choose from their menu. I got the G&G House salad which has beets and pickled onions. They also have ready made pasta and chicken salad and rotisserie chicken. Wish the line moved faster but the salads are made to order so that means it takes longer. Enjoyed the fresh ingredients and $11.50 was a good price for the half salad which was more than enough for lunch. read more

Greens & Grains - G&G half salad - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

I ordered my salad online and called. The gal on the phone that she would have it ready if I gave her my name - so i did. When I arrived, she said " oh sorry I gave your order to someone else" They whipped up a salad and this order had the dressing saturated drenched on the salad. My online order I had asked for dressing on the side and avocado. There was no avocado and very little meat. I had to take it back and asked for a refund. This made me late back to work. I was not even provided an apology. Terrible service! read more

Located in the Alameda Marketplace, I have ordered the kale caesar salad several times. The portion size is quite hefty so I think the half size is sufficient for most people unless you're sharing. I like that they include anchovies though that's optional if that's not your thing. read more

Food was fine until I found rocks in it.. :( I ordered a G&G House salad, which was great. But a few bites in, my teeth started crunching against something. I figured maybe it's salt or extra hard lentils? So I spat out that mouthful and kept eating. Then halfway through, I ran into these two bits of rocks, and I was kind of mildly horrified. They're definitely grains of rock or sand, and they almost chipped my back teeth. I ended up throwing the rest away. I know that sometimes grit gets into ingredients but this is too much. read more

Greens & Grains - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Extra protein? Did they wash and rinse their veggies? I love their salads but I am not sure if I like anything crawling out of my food. :( read more

Greens & Grains - Extra protein that I did not order! - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

I am no stranger to this establishment... especially prepandemic and I have a fond recollection of the bounty of goodness that is offered here. However, it has been some years since I hoisted a brown paper bag off their counter due to my work from home situation. Well last week a colleague of mines wanted to meet and we agreed on a working lunch. Since we were going to be working through lunch I decided to preorder the day before. I ordered G & G House Salad with added beats and avocado. Well, my salad was picked up with no avocado-Booooo! Other than that it was an OK salad. It was still bountiful and filling. My half salad was around $15 and I nibbled through half before I was done. I think I needed an extra side of dressing and definitely the avocado. I will come in person next time. read more

I stopped by for lunch here with my boss, he's been here before and since he's been trying to eat healthy and so have I we decided to try this place for a great salad! Green and Grains is definitely a Hidden Gem in Alameda inside of Alameda Marketplace. There's a lot of different vendors inside, will you have a large selection of all kinds of foods. My boss and I both got the G&G salad which is a beet salad. When I tell you the salads are great believe me they're fresh handmade excellent portion you can't go wrong. The ambience here is pretty nice, there's people coming and going since it is a Marketplace a lot of people stop in for a lot of different things food groceries. The customer service that we got at Green and Grains was five out of five. All of the staff was more than willing to help with a smile nonetheless. They know their product really well you ask a question they have an answer. I will definitely be stopping by more often to try other salads. They sell rotisserie chicken that they do in house themselves which is very flavorful. If you're in Alameda and I'm craving something healthy definitely check this place out. Moe Approved! read more

I dont know what happened but it looks like the whole staff members of the kitchen are not the same people that did a wonderful job 10 years ago. The whole team needs to learn how to work fast, because everyone moves like slugs. Anyone ever heard of working in a fast-paced kitchen environment? It's a skill. Learn it. Or find another slug job. read more

When I was on a search for a healthy and hearty salad and sandwich, I remembered Greens & Grains in the Alameda Marketplace and placed an order online for pick-up. I am SO happy that I did, because the food exceeded my expectations. The G&G House Salad - Full Size was HUGE and could feed an entire family. The mixed greens, beets, lentils, green beans, pumpkin seeds, along with my added chicken and avocado was super refreshing and reminded me of the many salads we used to get on the daily in SF. The dressing paired perfectly with the ingredients and my taste buds loved it. I also ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich, which came with tarragon aioli on multigrain ciabatta. This was seasoned really well and was a nice spin on your traditional sandwich. Just a note that the sandwiches were premade, so you aren't able to customize them. They also have prepared salads, rotisserie chicken, daily hot food specials, and soups that I'm looking forward to trying. Portions for the salad and salad were generous, so I had leftovers. Customer service was friendly and quick. There's usually a few people in line each time I've gone, so order ahead if you're in a hurry. Parking's available in the lot, but it can get busy during peak hours and on weekends. read more

Greens & Grains - Chicken Salad Sandwich - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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Went here for a quick bite with a coworker. I got the chicken salad sandwich and she got the Greek salad. Both were very good and fresh!

I'm very disappointed to find out their salad dressings are made with a vegetable blend oil. I asked what the vegetable was and he said probably rice bran. If a blend, it could be canola for all I know. He wasn't clear. I was hoping so much that he would say it was olive oil based I've gotten salads there regularly, but I will no longer be getting the salad dressings if they are using subpar oils. Dr. Chris Knobbe shares extensive information about how the seed Oils cause macular degeneration as well as other chronic health problems. You can find his Toks on YouTube I went over to the market area to see if I could find any oils without canola oil. They have one called Prima Kitchen Racnch avocado oil. I also got some feta and parmesian to grate into my salad. I've noticed my vision getting steadily blurrier. Hoping this elimination of this regular dose of vegetable oil blend will help. read more

Best salad spot in Alameda. This place is a hidden gem in Alameda's "Marketplace" - a conglomeration of various vendors under one roof in a large building on Park Street. They only use locally-produced organic ingredients at the place. There best known for their custom-crafted sales - all made-to-order. This is the place to go to if you have made a vow to go healthy. On my last visit, the service was exceptional. PRO-TIP: Be sure to ask for chicken to be added to your salad. They slow-rotisserie cook the chicken in house throughout the day. The chicken can be served whole, half, quartered, or on a salad. The "Marketplace" has its own parking lot, so parking is super easy. These salads are surprisingly filling - give it a try! read more

Greens & Grains - Everything salad! - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Food lacks flavor , hummus was bland and the greens seemed aged bruised looking . small portions for the high price. Service was average

The pasta salad is really good and the butternut squash soup is outstanding. Everyone was really nice and helpful.

Fantastic salads at a very reasonable price. Skip the chain salad restaurants and try Greens & Grains! I like to order in advance and pick up my salads with the dressing on the side to serve for dinner parties. The ingredients are thoughtfully combined, and the large size makes a meal for two people or a side salad for six. Everything i have tried has been excellent quality, super crisp and fresh. read more

Delicious salads! The portions are really large. I got a half salad and it more than filled me up. I got a half salad and added chicken and it was about $17 and honestly it was worth it! If you get a chance, you should definitely try this place. read more

Given the 72 degree day (in January), salad sounded appetizing. I had never been the G&G nor the marketplace, so I was ready for some social distance-related anxiety. Going into the market was pretty easy. There was someone outside who sprayed sanitizer on my hands. When I walked in, I was greeted with a line and thought it was to get into the store, but it was for the bakery (whew!). I walked passed, spotted the G&G sign, and ended up in front of G&G. I scanned the menu and decided on a half order of the Kale Caesar (per the recommendation of fellow Yelpers). The staff person who helped me was very friendly and confirmed if I wanted everything and anchovies (yes, please!). I also asked for about half of the dressing--I know, *eye roll*. They also asked if I wanted the dressing on the side vs. mixed. I requested mixed. They packed up the salad and I paid. NOTE: there isn't a way to pay for tip via credit card, so make sure to bring cash for tip. The tip jar was a plastic container to the left of the register. I arrived home about 10 minutes later and chowed down. I appreciated the ample amount of Parmesan, dressing, and anchovies. I usually get tired of chewing kale, but it's cut well so it wasn't a chore. The croutons were perfectly crunchy. I chose to eat the anchovies strategically and I was able to make them last for the entire salad. I look forward to visiting again and hope to bring my family here whenever travel restrictions end... read more

Greens & Grains - Kale Caesar - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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I don't normally buy salad, but my friend would rave about Greens & Grains... She was right. The Asian Chicken Salad was so good.... so filling too! I would pay extra for more protein next time personally. We ordered online for pickup and our mac and cheese was forgotten, but it was resolved quickly. Next time I will be more careful to double check my order before heading back to the office. I wasn't a fan of their kombucha on tap...not bubbly enough for me. I wouldn't get the kombucha there given the price as well, but the salad?! Yes, order the salad. It is worth it. read more

Food Great! Salads premade or hand made the best! Service Attentive Value good Ambience great to go read more

I love this place, they have a bunch of different salads and the dressings are great. The portions are sneaky huge. We got the large salad and took it to the A's game and my wife and I could not finish it. We got the house salad and everything about it was quality and it didn't taste super processed like you get sometimes. This is located inside of a grocery store and tucked in the back among other small shops . Go here and you will not be disappointed read more

Greens & Grains - Menu - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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This is quality food! It was fresh and well prepared. I was most impressed with the seasoning, not being overly salty. The selection of the prepared salads is really nice and they will let you try them if asked. I got the 1/4 chicken with two salads. I love the dark meat so leg and thigh for me with classic potato salad and Beet salad. Well seasoned chicken was tender and moist with crisp skin. Salads were both terrific and plentiful. Great prices read more

We were craving greens to end the weekend and we had never been to this spot before. It was in The Market and they were following all the Covid regulations - masks and hand sanitizer. We walked to the counter and ordered right away. I had the full Super Salad and they made it right in front of me. It had kale, sunflower seeds, mixed greens, tomatoes, quinoa and so much more! It was so big it almost didn't fit in the box. Truly what I needed. Will be back for sure! read more

Greens & Grains - Super Salad - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Yummy salads! My fave is the G&G house salad. Quick & efficient service. A lunchtime favorite!

I have eaten salads, sandwiches, roasted chicken, soup, the kombucha drinks and I have ordered stuff inside the case as well. It's all delicious and lovely. The people are nice. Now more than ever it's great because you can now build your own salad. You can add things to their originals. What can be better? read more

I've had their salads before, but stopped by recently for lunch! TBH I was craving noodle soup but wanted to go for something healthier. I got the chicken + salad combo here, and chose their Brussel Sprouts salad and roasted beet salad. The meal was very filling and yummy! The salads were good and the portions don't look huge, but are pretty filling. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a quick and delicious bite to eat. read more

As the plethora of public health hazards and human errors coincide, not every employee was wearing gloves ((in reference to the person who was preparing my salad.))Besides the ok cool feta antipasta ,I received two salads with what seems to be fertilizer or dirt still caked up on my mixed greens lettuce! ewww!!what the bloody hell??? I know Rome wasn't built in a day but at least wash the damn lettuce sheeesh parasites do exist you know? read more

Greens & Grains - Dirt or fertilizer still on the lettuce - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Top Tier Salads every time. I will say as pricey as the salads are the servings are small, and-if you ask to add just a bit more of anything you will be charged for it. If I know I will be eating a salad from Greens & Grains and I will be adding boiled eggs and or an avocado I will always have those items with me to offset adding any extra premium items that are too expensive there. The employees are nice the Owner not so much. I don't even like her making my salads. I rather wait for someone else to make it for me. Her attitude needs some adjusting sometimes maybe perhaps it is because she is flustered with work but a quick glimpse of a smile never hurts especially to returning customers that you see often. I enjoy the whole market the vibe is a bit Natural Grocery vibe. read more

The salads are amazing and made with care appreciate the staff. Their local what more can you ask for. Thank you.