I've been a few times before as I go to UCB school of Ed and it's right next door. But I tried this crispy rice salad and OMG it was sooo good. The flavors blended beautifully and the crunchies were separate so they didn't get soggy while I waited to eat. Wait times can be pretty long though, even if you use the app. read more

Mendocino Farms - Chens crispy rice salad - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I ordered DoorDash delivery from Mendocino Farms for a quick and easy Sunday dinner. One of my favorite combos to get is the 1/2 sandwich and soup. This time, I decided to try to not so fried chicken sandwich which was recommended to me. I also got the tomato basil soup to pair it with. The order arrived in about 30 minutes and it was neatly packed which I appreciated. Starting with the sandwich, the ciabatta bread was lightly toasted, had a nice crunch and held well with each bite without getting soggy from the sauces and chicken. The crispies added were probably one of my favorite parts as it provided a pleasant crispy factor. The chicken in the sandwich was tender and juicy with the right amount of thickness in each slice. Something that kept me coming back was the mustard, as it was delicious and a great addition that complemented all the flavors. The tomato basil soup had a creamy texture with small bites (it's either tomato or veggie bits) that was comforting and easy to enjoy. There's a balance of both sweetness and a slight sour flavor that hits the back of your mouth. I'm usually not a big fan of basil, but this worked well in the soup. Mendocino Farms is a classic, reliable staple that I always enjoy in every visit! read more

Mendocino Farms - Not so fried chicken sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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$22.05 for Chen's Salad and chicken farro soup. High Volume lower calorie eating as it turned out and I could have skipped the soup side. Regardless, the salad had A nice flavor profile. Soup was quite good. 4 stars read more

I appreciate that Mendocino Farms discloses the calorie count on all their menu items. Over the years it has helped me select food more wisely. I used to eat at their FiDi location in the early days (2005), and now here I was with Jamie W trying out their new Berkeley location two decades later. I just realized their proximity to the UC campus meant most of their customers weren't even born when I was dining on California Street. It gave me pause. Jamie and I decided to drop by and were greeted by a smiling employee whose main task was to welcome customers, a nice touch they've used since the beginning. Jamie ordered an old favorite, the $14.15 Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada, which combined avocado, roasted corn, black beans, jicama, grape tomatoes, red onion, quinoa & millet, superfood krunchies, kale, romaine, cilantro, and cotija mixed with chipotle vinaigrette (Photo 8). At 670 calories, it was still quite a flavorful deal. I one-upped him by ordering the 610-calorie $12.50 The Modern Caesar, which shared similar ingredients - avocado, grape tomatoes, red onion, superfood krunchies, kale, and romaine. Then added baby spinach, cabbage, Parmesan shavings, and of course, Caesar dressing (Photo 7). Pretty good, but then I didn't leave well enough alone and ordered the $6.25 cup of Lemon Chicken & Farro Soup (Photo 9). Only 180 calories, it was deliciously authentic avgolemono. We were pretty pleased with our lunch, enough for me to return solo for the soup and the $12.95 Vegan Banh Mi where baked salt & pepper tofu replaced the pork and pate and a panini-pressed ciabatta replaced a crusty roll. It was stuffed with pickled daikon & carrot, cucumber, jalapeno, Thai basil, and cilantro and drizzled with sweet chili sauce and vegan mayo (Photo 10). Good stuff for 670 calories. FOOD - 4 stars...healthy food well executed AMBIANCE - 4 stars...spacious enough with reasonable turnover SERVICE - 4 stars...an attentive culture here TOTAL - 4 stars...how many calories did I have? RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/3yVO8mPdh4 read more

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Love coming here for soup and sandwich. Service is always friendly. It has indoor outdoor seating. The place is clean and well decorate read more

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I stopped by on a tough day, and Natalie's professionalism and warmth made all the difference. She welcomed me with a smile that felt genuinely uplifting. Beyond that, the food was outstanding: the vegan banh mi salad I ordered was amazing, and their guava mint lemonade was equally delightful.restaurant very clean and organized. Overall, an experience worth returning for! Thank you Natalie. read more

Mendocino Farms - Vegan banh Mi salad with kale, chopped Romain lettuce, Thai almond dressing, extra jalapeños - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Another healthier option/salad spot to add to the slowly-growing East Bay list? Yes, I'll take it! How fun to now have a Mendocino Farms on this side of the EB tracks, and I'm sure a great new option for CAL students with this specific location so close to campus. A smaller Mendo Farms than others I've frequented, there is still plenty of interior seating while I can also imagine a decent to-go pull. Street parking on Shattuck is typically metered, and while not impossible, give yourself a few additional minutes to score your spot. We ordered: Chen's Crispy Rice Salad, Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada, the Grilled Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich (kids meals come with a kiddo bevvy and sliced apples, we added milk for the additional $2.75), and the star of the show for us..a side of the Spicy Curry Couscous. Yum! The service was incredibly quick and efficient, everyone was so friendly..especially to our kiddo. He was give a high chair and coloring page/crayons almost immediately, and the food wasn't too long after. I will say this was a super solid meal (and I have my specialty items from other fast casual salad joints in this immediate area), but adding Mendo for sure to the list. I loved the cashews in the Chen's Crispy Rice Salad, the avocado beautifully sliced atop the Superfood Ensalada, and the flavors of Mendo's signature curry sauce in the couscous. Well done. Mendo also has other menu items like soups, sandwiches, sides, and 1/2 sandwich combos. More deliciousness to come for future :)) read more

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This review is based on an order we placed for delivery. I had the tomato bisque soup, the golden state cobb salad with rustic red wine vinaigrette dressing. I also had a bag of bbq chips. The salads are a good size, with lots of fresh vegetables, cheese, bacon...the soup was delicious! I will return and try other items from their menu as this was my 1st time eating here. read more

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I've been to the other locations many times, so I already know what to expect from the menu. My only issue with this location is that parking is extremely limited most of the time, and it can be difficult to get to. I'm not sure it's the best location for them, but I wish them luck because they do sell good products. BB read more

Amazing staff and food! I went to the soft opening and everything flowed nicely from the line, to the cashiers and the food coming out. drinks were self serve and tasty, my favorite was the guava lemonade and pomegranate mint lemonade. Salads are always great but I like the not so fried chicken sandwich & Peruvian steak! read more

Mendocino Farms - Not so fried chicken sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Came here on their soft opening day and let me just say. Everything was DELICIOUS. All the workers were so happy and so ready to help with anything we needed. Seating area was so cute and had great lighting and ambiance. Loved the giant "Eat Happy" sign on the wall. Great atmosphere overall, so many people found out about the soft opening! Seasonal GOAT with pink lady apples: This salad lived up to its name. It's truly one of the greatest salads I've ever had. The goat cheese gave just the perfect kick along with the pickled red onions, farmhouse vinaigrette, and hot citrus honey. Apples brought just the right amount of sweetness and absolutely loved the honey roasted almonds to give it a great crunch. It was everything I looked for in a salad and more. Highly highly recommend. "Not so fried" chicken sandwich: If you want fried chicken but want to be healthy too, this one's for you. Toasted ciabatta was so yummy, could've just eat that straight. But all the fillings worked super well together. The herb aioli was dripping everywhere and so much fell out while I was eating it, but it was so yummy. Dipped in some mustard remoulade sauce for a little spiciness. Pesto caprese sandwich: My friend swapped out the chicken for extra mozzarella cheese. Took a bite and it was just delectable. Loved the marinated red peppers with such a strong pesto and balsamic vinegar. Chicken parm dip sandwich: Also had a bite of this one and can say it was also very good. The sesame roll bread was a bit thick for my liking but the chicken was super flavorful. Basil pesto shells pasta: SO YUMMY!!! Came as a side but it was so good I could eat a whole bowl of it. Loved all the sun dried tomatoes, arugula, and feta cheese! Definitely gonna be adding these to my own pesto pastas too now. I also tried three of their housemade beverages and they had such fun flavors! Loved the get your greens, pomegranate mint, and guava drinks. Overall, great food, great vibes, will definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more

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I had the not so fried sandwich and chicken soup. The sandwich was HELLA good. Just one of the best sandwiches I've had. Chicken was moist and bread was yummy. Soup was good too. Would come back again to try something else on the menu. read more

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My friend and I stopped by Mendocino Farms for lunch, and it completely exceeded our expectations! I ordered the Not So Fried Chicken sandwich, and every bite was packed with fresh, delicious flavors. The ingredients were so perfectly balanced that I felt like a Food Network judge trying to identify every amazing flavor they used. We also each ordered a cup of the tomato bisque soup, and wow--it was incredible. Rich, flavorful, and the perfect complement to our meal. My friend ordered the Pesto Caprese sandwich, which she thoroughly enjoyed as well. The food was fantastic, but what really made the experience memorable was the outstanding customer service. After we saw the potato salad on the menu and couldn't stop talking about how good it sounded, one of the employees, Tati, generously offered us a sample on the house. Not only was it a surprisingly generous portion, but it was absolutely amazing! It was such a thoughtful gesture and really showed how much she cares about their guests. Between the incredible food, fresh ingredients, clean restaurant and exceptional customer service, this was one of the best lunch experiences in a long time. Huge shoutout to Tati for going above and beyond. 10/10 experience, and I would happily come back any day of the week! read more

Fresh ingredients, tasty food, delicious lemonades! The person took our order was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Music was calming and the cow decorations inside were super cute. read more

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Good filling sandwich, big enough for 2. I substitute leafy greens for shredded romaine. Everything tastes fresh on it. One thing I noticed there small potato salad side in their cooler bin always has expired date, today was the 8th & the potato salads expired on the 5th. Always check their side salads dates. Clean restaurant an friendly staff. read more

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FIRE sandwich and salad chain now in Berkeley! I was so happy Mendocino Farms opened last year on Shattuck because it's one of my favorite sandwich chains. I like how they have a good selection of choices to choose from, and they often have delicious seasonal items as well. My favorite thing to get is their "Not so Fried" Chicken Sandwich (in both sandwich ($14.75) and salad ($14.95) form) but I also really like their seasonal items which often include fruit in their sandwiches or salads. For instance, I really liked their Hot Honey & Prosciutto Sandwich from a few months ago! This location is modern and located in a convenient location in Downtown Berkeley. Service is fast and friendly -- would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a solid sandwich or salad spot in the area! read more

Mendocino Farms - Not So Fried Chicken Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

I love their sandwiches, salads, drinks, and sides. So delicious, flavorful, and priced well.

Service was amazing! Ai was super friendly and helpful. I think the food was very flavorful but felt a bit oily? Could just be me though. read more

Mendocino Farms - Half Chicken Pesto Sandwich and Basil Pesto Pasta - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

We had this location cater my wedding shower and the food was absolutely delicious! Everyone couldn't get over how yummy the sandwiches and the mandarin orange salad was. They also were kind enough to put the food into our trunk for us when we pulled up. Will be ordering again. Thank you! read more

We went to Mendocino Farms in Berkeley with our free and buy one get one free coupons. I didn't like eating there because it is a very noisy place, due to the design, and if you are sitting at one of the small tables for two, the chairs are kinda uncomfortable. So ultimately the location will put me off eating there. However, the food was great! I had the salad with the green goddess and it was HUGE and maybe one of the best salads I had ever had. He had the salad with mango and noodles. He loved it. And we shared a crispy chicken sandwich, which was also a nice hearty portion and delicious. So upshot is, I am still thinking about the salad, but will maybe have to get it to go. read more

Very healthy and tasty sandwiches if you are trying to avoid fast foods. Great nutrition for lunch.

I ordered the vegan banh mi and chicken mozzarella pesto sandwiches to go which were both good. I was disappointed however, with the potato salad and pesto pasta sides I ordered. For something that is 3.75 each I would expect a serving larger than a single spoonful. This is closer to the size of a costco sample than a small portion. I feel like it would be more fairly labeled as a kids size and not a small. I included the reference of how big it was compared to my chapstick. Also I purchased full sandwiches, but it doesn't make sense that if you do the 1/2 sandwich combo with a small side, it is the same price. This means this tiny side is equivalent to half of a sandwich which I doubt anyone would agree with. 2.5/5 read more

Mendocino Farms - Potato salad and Pesto Pasta compared to chapstick - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

One of our daughters gets sandwiches here all the time so we decided to grab two sandwiches for our plane flight. I ordered the Chicken Pesto Caprese, and my husband ordered the Not so Fried Chicken Sandwich. First, let's talk about the price, over $30 for two sandwiches only surprised me. No drinks or sides. But talk about the taste. Both were delicious. My husband and I each took a half. The Chicken Pesto sandwich tasted as I expected. The chicken was cooked right, just the right amount of pesto and tomatoes. The Not So Fried Chicken was a very unique sandwich. Crispy by not fried. With the toppings it almost tasted like a fish sandwich, that's a good thing. The combination of ingredients was perfect. Will definitely be stopping in again at one of their locations when I'm craving a great sandwich. They also have salads that they recommended too. read more

Was there last Saturday and omg the Turkey Avo salsa verde was mind blowing just the perfect amount of spicy and fresh ingredients! Antonio was super friendly and helped me through the menu deciding what to try. I will definitely be back to try more items on their menu. read more

Service was great and the sandwich I ordered tasted good in the moment. Ambiance was good relative to other chain restaurants. However, I'm pretty sure I got sick from eating the chicken caprese sandwich and probably won't be coming back because of it. read more

This location completely and irresponsibly messed up my order, giving me a meat-filled sandwich when I specifically ordered a vegetarian item. Mendocino Farms has left me in a state of emotional disarray and has ruined my vegetarianism of 7 years. I am utterly disappointed, as this was my favorite restaurant, but unfortunately, I cannot keep supporting a business that does not care about customer dietary restrictions. Instead of experiencing a good meal, I was left sick due to this contamination. Please be warned that you are at risk of contamination if you dine here. I did not attach a photo because I couldn't bear to look at the "murder" that was served to me. read more

Extremely disappointed to have spent $4 on the potato salad side only to get four bites worth of food. The container was comically small, and they only filled it half way. read more

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Super inconsistent. My tortilla is burnt and wrap is more tortilla then salad. Service was slow and delayed.

My meal arrived an hour after the time given. it was a crispy chicken salad. There were about five small biters of chicken, 1/4 cup or less. risky add ins, and lots and lots of limp, old romaine, not romaine hearts at all--not one romaine heart. $17 salad that is incredibly disappointing. Their sandwiches so far have been more reliable. I want to add that multiple of the lettuce and spinach leaves were black and slimy. I mean really, come on. read more

I rarely make Yelp posts, but today I was starving, the weather was cold, and I just wanted a quick, comforting meal. I decided to stop by Mendocino Farms -- and I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, Antonio, the manager, made me feel incredibly welcomed. Even though it was my first time here, he treated me like a regular. His energy, kindness, and genuine hospitality are amazing. You can instantly tell he takes pride in his store and his team. I ended up ordering the tomato soup and a Peruvian sandwich -- and WOW. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I needed on a chilly day. Antonio's fantastic service, also the fast and efficient service from the team, this visit was unforgettable. Mendocino Farms is lucky to have people like them. I'll definitely be coming back! Thank you, Antonio, for an amazing first visit! I'll be back for sure! read more

I've been coming in for the past couple weeks and been loving the couscous! Thank you to Danny for putting me on to my new daily! Really dope seeing yall in a great mood everyday really doing the best for us. read more

I don't typically leave reviews but this place was truly amazing. The workers here are the kindest people and genuinely want to help you. The food was also delicious, the cashier recommended the not so fried chicken sandwich with panini pressed bread. I was full and I couldn't stop eating. Nice sitting area as well. read more

Mendocino Farms - "Not so fried" chicken sandwich with panini pressed bread - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Worst Mendocino Farms location I've ever been to. Every other location I've been to there is a good portion size. This portion was the tiniest thing ever. it filled half the container. it said there was a quality checker named Ellie C. I don't know if she did a bad job checking the quality or if the overall quality in portions at this establishment has just gone down. I understand the team is new so I'll give them a bit of grace, but this is an absolute scam. Below is a picture of my salad. I mixed but did not eat any yet. It only filled up half the bowl. this is not up to par with this brand's standard quality of service. read more

Mendocino Farms - This is my not so chicken salad I mixed it, but I didn't take a single bite. This is the terrible portion they gave me. - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

My wife and I have eaten in or taken out four or five times in the last few months. We are BIG fans. Salads, sandwiches, everything is well-prepared. Portions are very generous. Highly recommended. I'm going back in a couple of days to have lunch with a friend. read more

This place catered an event for my company, where I tried the vegan Banh Mi sandwich, and it was DELICIOUS! I was surprised, as I'm a vegetarian who has NEVER liked tofu. This sandwich is packed with amazing flavors and is so good that even my carnivore colleagues were vying for the extra Bahn Mi sandwiches. I visited their Berkeley location and ordered the Bahn Mi sandwich, and it did not disappoint. I want to try other items on their menu, but honestly, I'm still craving their Bahn Mi sandwich...it is that good! read more

Decent but overpriced. I've been walking by this place since it opened and finally tried it. The food is just Ok. The bread on my sandwich was dry, the turkey was Ok quality but not what I would expect for the price, and if it had been good, the amount in the sandwich would've been disappointing. It would have been fine for an inexpensive deli but not for what they charge. Third star is for the friendly service. read more

Wow! Its about time that a Medicino Farms came to Berkeley. I made the custom turkey sandwich and my friend had the steak sandwich off the standard menu. $48 for both, so get ready to pay for a really, good quality sandwich. Service was almost instantanous, waiter Xaivier was personable and attentive and followed up some special requests. Really liked the vibes!!! read more

Ashley was really nice and attentive and answered all of my questions! Whole staff was super friendly!

I LOVE Mendocino Farms!! I've been three times since this location opened and I've enjoyed it so much every time. Their food is fresh and delicious (shoutout to the potato salad) and the workers are amazing! I was helped by Adam H. and he was so kind and understanding, helped me pick out what I would like on the menu, and fostered an excellent conversation that brightened my day. Connor D. has also helped me and he is equally amazing. Way to go Mendo! read more

Worse customer service ever I really don't complain but they made me reroute whole order process and make it very complicated bc of order mishap. The manager then shrugged it off and got annoyed that I bought up complaint. Incredibly unprofessional and rude. read more