I'm surprised by all the lower ratings for Mendocino Farms! This place was so needed in the loop…read moreafter the neighborhood has had a hard time bouncing back since covid closings.
I came here to grab a sandwich when they first opened, and had little expectations. I ordered the Prosciutto & Chicken sandwich, which came with chicken, Italian prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, crushed honey roasted almonds, basil pesto, balsamic glaze, tomatoes, on panini-pressed ciabatta. This sandwich was so incredible!! The addition of the honey roasted almonds giving this sandwich a crunch, and every ingredient just really worked together!!
I ended up ordering catering for a work meeting from here too, and I was equally as impressed as my first visit! This time I got to try a couple different sandwiches including one that was similar to a BBQ pulled pork, which was incredibly flavorful and addicting! Their salads are just as good too, and I was in love with the seasonal salad I got that included chicken, marinated goat cheese, honey roasted almonds, peaches, shaved fennel, pickled red onions, fresh mint, romaine, kale, mixed greens, farmhouse vinaigrette, hot citrus honey. The texture the flavors the freshness.. super impressed.
I think this is one of the best grab-and-go lunch spots in the loop right now. If you haven't taken a visit, I definitely suggest you stop by and give it a try. You will not be dissapointed!