Our son and daughter-in-law raved about the "healthy" food at this place and we met them for a very tasty lunch. We snarfed a couple Alamo plates with a plethora of goodies, brown rice, shredded kale, TX blend of shredded cheeses, cherry tomatoes, black beans, diced red onion, tortilla chips, roasted pieces of chicken thigh and a killer chipotle-lime vinaigrette and a squeeze of lime....came with a slice of sourdough.....amazing. The girls both got Meditteranean protein plates, white basmati rice, roasted pieces of chicken thigh, mozzarella-tomato salad, warm chickpeas, roasted broccolini, hummus, tzatziki spicy harissa, yum. Our granddaughter got her own plate, a bento box wit' grilled brussel sprouts, grilled cauliflower, brown rice and grilled chicken which she kept trying to feed to grandma. The Kids meal was half price. We shared three cookies between 3 adults and 2 grandbabies, one L&G cookie, a brownie and one rosemary shortbread cookie. Everybody got to taste my berry smoothie. Everything we tried was very good. We'll be back for more of these "healthy" goodies. read more

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I love an indulgent meal just like everyone else, but sometimes I get a major craving for something on the healthier side. Something that doesn't make me have regret after having it. Leaf & Grain is the spot to satisfy those cravings. This West University location is easy to find and it located on a corner of a large shopping strip. Parking is plentiful. Inside is spacious and is warm and inviting with lots of seating. Counter service is how they run business and they do it well with a great customer service. As I'm sure you've guessed from their name, they specialize in salads and grain bowls. The menu is not big by any means. A little more variety would be great. Both the salad and grain bowl categories have about 3 or 4 options each. They also have 3 plate options as well with chicken or seafood. If you're in the mood for a sandwich they have a few of those options as well. My eyes locked in on one of their seasonal warm bowls. In the summer months, they have cooler, cold options. My eyes locked in on the Massaman Curry. I'm a sucker for Thai flavors and this bowl was calling out to me. It came with a bed of brown rice, topped with chicken, peppers, onions, cilantro, spinach and topped with a curry sauce. They also gave a chili powder on the side if I wanted to make it spicy along with some peanuts. Yes please! The bowl was presented nicely. I mixed it all together and added a dash of the Thai chili powder. This dish was delicious. Not trying to be funny, but I wasn't expecting that much flavor coming out of a dish from a grain and salad spot. The ingredients were fresh and the curry was so flavorful. I tasted hints of coconut that made it slightly sweet, but it packed some heat to it as well. I loved the contrast in textures as well. I washed it down with a Mango Deck (mango, strawberries, banana, agave and coconut milk) smoothie which was a perfect, refreshing sip to go along with the spicy meal. Overall, I liked this place alot. Sometimes it's nice to have a meal without having a guilty conscience afterwards. I will definitely come back if in the area. read more

There's very few things that I love more than a health-conscious restaurant with enjoyable options! I often find myself compromising either taste, nutrition, or value, but this restaurant covers all three bases quite well. Namely, Leaf and Grain dodges one of the most common pitfalls that healthy restaurants make: a lack of protein heavy menu options. Fiber, vitamins, complex carbs -- all great stuff, but where's the muscle for all the weightlifters out there? Their Mediterranean Protein Bowl ($15) touts a whopping 41g of protein while making for a tasty lunch. Moreover, I felt satisfied with the portion sizes of all the ingredients *except* the chicken. You have the option to choose between cuts and a whole piece; I chose the cuts and felt quite shorted. Their chunky monkey ($7.95) also adds a nice little kick to the conventional banana and nut butter smoothie. For just $0.50 extra, they'll throw in a 20g scoop of protein in there. I usually make my own smoothies, but it's an acceptable price compared to competitors and serves as a great macro-friendly option during a time crunch. From the friendly employees to the vibrant atmosphere, this place simply works. I'd love to go back whenever I'm in West U again. read more

Decided to come back for another delicious meal. We got the Veggie salad and Thaiger king salad. Both were SO delicious. The serivce was quick and timely. The food was flavorful and the restaurant itself was clean and tidy. Would def come back everyday if i could! read more

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I haven't had a bad experience or meal here. The staff are always so friendly and fast, even during peak hours. It's an incredibly affordable meal that is both healthy and filling. I am so excited to eat it I ALWAYS forget to take a photo. read more

I have driven by this spot so many times, and I always told myself I would stop by. I finally got around to it, and it was well worth the wait The exterior is very inviting, with a well lit entrance, cozy patio seating, and visible signage. The interior is exceptionally clean and clean, spacious, and trendy I was impressed my the signature salad/bowl options. There are so many fresh ingredients available, everything looked and sounded delicious The person assisting me with my order was one of the nicest employees I'd interacted with in a long time. Great suggestions, small talk, and he made me feel welcome and well taken care of There is a big/long menu above the ordering station with clear names, ingredients, etc. The salads/bowls aren't overly pricey, and for the amount of components you get, I found there to be an incredible amount of value The food was tasty and fresh. Everything was made to order, but didn't take too long to assemble Some tips: Ask someone who works there way they recommend. Definitely ask for some of their sour dough on the side, it pairs really well with any bowl. The fresh/healthy drinks are very delicious and are noticeably "healthy," but in the best way possible Cheers!! read more

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Leaf and Grain has great fresh salads with good seasonal toppings. The lines can be a bit long and if people are indecisive in line in front of you, it can take longer than it should. However, the salads are excellent and worth the wait. This is a grad and go spot with limited tables for dining inside. It has a bright and somewhat industrial feel. read more

it was alright... jk all the food was super super delicious obviously from our photo not a drop was wasted and the ambiance was super chill felt calm and cozy. Definitely want to come back. read more

Leaf & Grain - our empty bowls bc it was so good forgot to take a pic before - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wow wow wow! Such an amazing healthy restaurant! Think of this as a healthy version of chipotle & cava if they had a baby. They have bowls, salads & actual plate dishes if you're more on the hungry side. When you first walk in for the first time it is a bit confusing where to order due to there being no clear signage/arrow or line divider saying to order here sort of like chipotle. Once you get there the staff is friendly and offer suggestions and top items most people order. I got the Common Table grain bowl and it was DELISH! So happy I found this and will forever be a returning customer :) the cookies there are also yummy! read more

Leaf & Grain - Common Table - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went here for the first time for weekday lunch. Was not busy at all but it seemed like they had a ton of call in or delivery orders. Every option looked amazing but was watching calories so went with this salmon dish. Man was it good. Was a great combination of flavors and I didn't use any dressing. I don't think I would have changed anything about it. I will definitely be going back. read more

Leaf & Grain - Lemon-Caper Salmon - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time here and everything was great! The customer service was excellent - the manager personally made sure I was well taken care of. She sent me home with a free treat and provided a thank you message to my email. This was my first time here and I ordered the peach panzanella. The serving size was pretty big and the ingredients were super, super fresh! There was an ample amount of avocado and the peaches were delicious. Idk how I've never heard of this place, but I will most definitely be back and share with others ! Keep up the great work read more

Now that 2024 has rolled around, many of us are detoxing and trying to get ourselves set up with healthier habits while eating delicious food. Leaf & Grain embodies both, while maintaining consistency and has garnered a loyal following in the process. They're a stellar option in West U and certainly one of my favorite places to not just enjoy a good meal, but a meal that's good for you. I tend to prefer coming on the weekdays, as it's never too busy in here. The clean and bright interior makes this place an ideal spot for a quick lunch, meeting, or even a small gathering. They have limited outdoor seating and plenty of parking to boot. One cannot go wrong with either a grain bowl or a salad bowl. The Alamo or Common Table bowl has been my go-tos, and the L&G Caesar and the Autumn Harvest have been excellent salad choices. I particularly enjoy the seasonal offerings, which vary throughout the season but are great even if they are temporary. I've been hooked on their hot plates as of late, the French Country Dinner is a real treat. The smoothies are not talked about enough. The Chunky Monkey is always a fun choice, but the Leaf & Green is always a reliable choice. Berry Boost! is really great during the summer time, but the Strawberry Banana is actually a thumbs up for kids. To make things even more awesome, their ultra generous first time Yelp check-in offer (25%) is easily among the best in the area. Plenty of corporate chains do what Leaf & Grain does but very few do it as well. It's hard not to be impressed with all that Deets and his amazing team has done. Their empire has slowly grown to several locations, their quality and operations have never wavered. I am happy to support a local chain and truly feel they're one of the best local fast casual options in the city. read more

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I'm not usually a hummus fan, but ooooiiieee that was the best hummus I've ever had! So good I immediately wanted to write a review. The homemade sourdough has my family craving more. My son declared "This is my new favorite sourdough". I would love to give 5 stars but I do have a few concerns.... A lot of tables were not clean, so that gave us limited choices for seating. The service was oddly slow. It looked like all but one (one on register) of the employees were very focused on online orders more than the customer in front of them. It would've been smarter if some of them were put on online/to-go orders and the others were dedicated to in-store line orders, it seriously felt like online order was their sole priority, we didn't feel very welcome. We didn't even get a "Sorry for the delay, We'll be with you in a minute"; We were just left staring blankly at the people in the back wondering when they'd acknowledge us. I could hear huff and puff sighs behind us from the rest of the line as my family did our best to remain kind and patient but I did think in my head how odd it all was. Now onto the food and portions: The portions were really small. Three pieces of skinny broccolini on my Mediterranean protein plate, 5 pieces would've been nice. Cut chicken thigh portion was kid size palm, not adult size palm. Same thing with my tomato cucumber salad, I would've loved more. So if this place can keep the dining area cleaner, be quicker to greet and serve, and give adults their correct serving portion I would give 5 stars. But again, bravo on the sourdough and hummus! The shining stars of our evening. read more

Been to this location a few times and wish it was the one I could go to for lunch (go to the one downtown). Feels like the staff is more friendly and engaging at this location which is nice. I love the buffalo chicken salad - I prefer extra chicken (big surprise) and swap out the ranch with olive oil (because I put olive oil on EVERYTHING) mix in the buffalo sauce and you have one healthy bowl of deliciousness. I pick up my bowls to go so can't really speak of the vibe there however I would say that they do keep it pretty clean even in the facilities. If you haven't tried one of their salads yet they have other options I suppose the salads are always fresh so its worth checking out if you haven't already. read more

the salad was ok. the cucumber aqua fresca drink took a while to dispense. they also do not accept cash. read more

Leaf & Grain - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

I think this restaurant is overrated. They advertise it as healthy, but everything has a lot of oil, so the calories per salad portion are between 800 and 1,000 calories. I don't think that's very healthy for breakfast. The chicken I had was tough. The dressings are very good, and so are the chickpeas. I ordered a Mediterranean salad. read more

Ordered the lemon caper salad as part of a DoorDash group order. My salad was delicious--the salmon was well cooked, the green beans/arugula were fresh and overall happy with my order. On DoorDash the meal was listed for $16.98 so a bit on the pricey end for a lunch portion and unfortunately they only sent 1 fork for the 5 orders. That's pretty much the reason for the loss of a star as it was very inconvenient to have to then go on a hunt for eating utensils. read more

Leaf & Grain - Lemon caper salmon (to go) - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

Leaf and Grain is a great healthy restaurant that primarily sells salad bowls. I do wish leaf and grain had better options for vegetarians. Most of their salad bowls have grilled chicken as the base protein. You customize everything. I replaced chicken for grilled tofu. However, I thought my salad was overpriced for the amount of tofu I got. I ordered the good greek salad. The salad was flavorful and dressing was tasty. Definitely get dressing on the side so you can adjust flavor to your liking. The complementary sourdough bread was also delicious. Compared to other salad places, Leaf and Grain is more pricey with less topping options for customizing your dish but it is a healthy lunch/dinner choice. read more

Leaf & Grain - Greek salad - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

Healthy, healthy food. I was hoping for a sandwich but that's not always on their menu. Food is good. Again, very healthy. Sometimes you just want some tacos, so don't go here for that. read more

They have very delicious warm and cold bowls and salads here and are happy to customize and let you sample ingredients. BUT! For me, the star item at this eatery is the green smoothie! It's deliciously fresh AND tastes good. It is chock full of greens and the perfect consistency to me. I started drinking them over a year ago after a surgery I had that I couldn't eat solids for a while. These were a life saver! I felt like I was getting nutrients and they are filling. They're so good that for a time I would order a multiple to go and freeze them for later. So, yes the food is good, but the green smoothie is a hidden gem. read more

Leaf & Grain - The pick up are; ordering is just to the right-all ingredients visible. - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I love leaf and grain! The workers are extremely nice and fast. The food always tastes fresh. I love their dressings. My favorites are the Alamo and the good Greek (the feta is so good). Definitely get a piece of bread with your salads, it is delicious. read more

The local version of Sweetgreen; solid neighborhood salad place. Salads and bowls have always been fresh, and with yummy ingredients. We come back every now and then and will continue to. Nitpicks are that salads may not fill you up. And if you come during lunch, the place is a bit messy - tables haven't been wiped down and seats are a bit sticky, maybe because babies eat free and they are too busy to clean during that time. read more

Nice, healthy lunch spot that is also next to a Homegoods, so when you run your home errands you can stop by here for a healthy lunch ! The staff are sweet, the food is yummy and the place is clean and lively. read more

Leaf & Grain - Make your own Custom Bowls - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

I go twice a week and get a special salad with 2 scoops of carrots, corn, black beans, onions, green beans, cauliflower with 2 scoops brown rice and chicken breast. It is 90% of what I eat and healthy + fresh. The staff and management are awesome. It 8 Is my happy place and Mario makes me smile. Also, healthy for heart, kidneys and cholesterol. They are doing some "seasoning" changes. I will check back. I am a walk advertisement for them. FESH IS BEST!! I go to the Tanglewood location. read more

Me and my sister had the pleasure of being served by Sarah. We really loved the L&G Ceaser Salad and it went above and beyond our expectations. However, the only thing I would change is the orange, doritio like, topping that was on the salad and the side dressing wasnt enough in my option but, that could just be a personal thing. Overall, 10/10 service by Sarah and very good food! read more

Leaf & Grain offers fresh salads and grain bowls. The menu includes chef inspired bowls, but allows for customization. Reasonable prices for excellent, fragrant healthy food. read more

Pleasantly surprised. I wanted to try this placed and got a custom bowl, which came with a base, either greens or grains, I did a mix of both, 4 toppings and complementary sourdough bread. There wasn't a great variety of toppings, like most salad places, but the toppings that they had were good. The best part about it is you get 25% off when you check in on Yelp! read more

Leaf & Grain - Custom bowl. - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

Got around to trying Leaf and Grain yesterday and loved the bowl I got! I thought their menu would be a little more extensive than it was, but all their options were very appealing. I got the common table but switch arugula for the kale. You can switch anything you want, or build your own. Staff was friendly and overall we enjoyed our lunch a lot! I love that this is a Houston based company and would love if they added a location in SugarLand or Richmond! It would do very good in this area! read more

Leaf & Grain - Common Table with arugula instead of kale - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

*Edit* they recently changed the bread for the chicken salad sandwich, which is ok, but not as good The original bread comes with the salads though! The chicken salad sandwich is perfection. The candied jalapeños give it the perfect kick and the sourdough bread is airy, chewy, chef's kiss. Service is always quite slow, especially during a rush. Recommend ordering ahead to take out if you don't mind. Recently tried the seasonal peach panzanella salad, which is also very delicious. All of the ingredients pair well and they give you a generous serving of avocado. Yum read more

I had the Vietnam chicken plate and it was very good! BUT forcing me to use a credit card to pay because you don't accept CASH will keep me away! No más! read more

Friendly service, great food. Got the Alamo Bowl with heavy sauce. Sat by the window, great lighting, good temperature inside. Light upbeat music playing in the background. Finished and grabbed a smoothie too. Will return! read more

We arrived about 5pm on a Saturday, looking for a vegetarian friendly restaurant. I ordered a Vietnamese chicken dish, which was tasty, but two of the ingredients were missing... which seems odd to run out near dinner time on a Saturday. My wife and daughter decided to split a bowl of vege boost, but again it was short on the ingredients.... 90% kale and maybe 10% other stuff. The kale was difficult to eat --it was quite hard, and what they received was very, very different from the image on the menu. Finally, the place just seemed dirty. It was not particularly busy, but the entire bowl prep area had not been cleaned in a while... bits of food everywhere (this was not a sanitary issue, but it left a bad impression). Additionally several of the vegetables looked a bit old.. for example the bean sprouts were beginning to turn brown, and some greens were beginning to wilt. While customers bus their own tables, several were obviously used, but not wiped. I'm leaving two stats as my food was good... just a bit lacking some ingredients, and there are numerous vege options. I think with a bit better crew training it could be quite good, it just seemed odd to not be very busy, but not have all ingredients prepped and not have clean stations. read more

Leaf and Grain is easily one of my favorite fast-casual spots! Their food is consistently fresh and flavorful, and the service is always great. The staff is super attentive and helpful every time I stop by, which makes the experience even better. If you go, you have to try the Alamo--it's absolutely delicious and has become my go-to order. Whether you're grabbing food to-go or dining in, Leaf and Grain never disappoints. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal! read more

We wanted a healthy dinner tonight that we didn't have to cook, so we popped onto Yelp and found this place! While they have preselected grain bowls to choose from, you can easily substitute things (or leave things out) because they prepare it in front of you once you order! I ordered the Good Greek and subbed the grilled chicken for tofu since I'm vegetarian, and I was so pleased with how it tasted!! My husband got the Pollo Laredo and also subbed his chicken for tofu.. When I asked him how it was, he said "so much better than I expected! I really like it". A healthy dinner that's also delicious? A real win-win, if you ask me! We also had the Leaf & Green smoothie which was just the right amount of sweet while having so many healthy ingredients in it. Thanks Leaf & Green for a delicious, healthy dinner! We'll be back again soon. read more

Leaf & Grain is my favorite salad place in Houston, hands down. The OG location at Houston Center downtown was my go-to Leaf & Grain -- went there at least once a week because their salads were so good. Only downfall was I only had access to it when I went into the office and during regular business hours. THANK GOODNESS for THIS neighborhood location because now I can get it outside of those hours. Plus they have warm bowls and shakes, plus ample seating. My go-to salad is The Common Table (sub in quinoa instead of rice) -- it is delicious. You can order online and pick up very conveniently. Customer service is top notch at either location and all their ingredients appear fresh. Repeat customer present for sure! PS: They also have a kids menu at this location AND there was a sign touting that kids eat free all weekend with the purchase of an entree! My son had a bento box (i.e., choose 4 ingredients) and that was the most veggies I had seen him eat in awhile. read more

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Great salad choices with extra toppings. Usually very attentive service. We'd like to suggest that they have non disposable bowls for customers that eat in. Prices are very reasonable. The atmosphere is clean and friendly. read more

I've been to leaf and grain twice now. I found this place through Yelp when searching for salad and bowls. My and my husband wanted to go somewhere healthy and new (not salata). When I checked into Yelp I realized there was a 25% off order deal! Always happy about deals! As a vegetarian I wanted something filling but healthy. I ordered the Alamo since I always like Mexican type of food, I asked them for light dressing and they listened! It was good! I wish it was more rice but def more like a Mexican salad- the dressing was tangy and spicy for me. The second time I went there I ordered the oasis's the falafel salad bowl which was also good wasn't amazing but good. I think leaf and grains is a more affordable salad place compared to salata and you can also somewhat make your salad your own customizing it. My husband loves it so we will definitely be back! Another perk- it's in a plaza so a huge parking lot for a place inside the city is always a perk. read more

Leaf & Grain - Indoors - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is probably my new favorite lunch spot in between classes. There's not a lot of options on the menu but I like that it's short and sweet and to the point. Food was good and normally I wouldn't save a salad for the next day but even the next day my salad was still really good so that was impressive for me. Also the staff that worked There was really sweet. read more

Leaf & Grain - Greek salad - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

The Alamo bowl is my absolute favorite! I add sweet potatoes to mine for a little razz. I visited this location for the first time, the service was amazing! I got to the point of checkout with cash, and realized they were a cashless restaurant. I do not the have words to explain the kindness that was shown in that moment when they said my meal was completely on them. I, of course left a generous tip for the hospitality. Leaf and Grain is what was missing in the food industry: healthy eats, kind people, and a beautiful atmosphere. I eat it like once a week already, so needless to say I will be back again lol! read more

Food is super fresh! There are so many customization options too! Place is super cute and staff are friendly. Prices are not amazing but I always come back anyways. Also have awesome smoothies! read more

Leaf & Grain - Smoothies - Salad Near Me - Houston, Texas

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