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    Sala Mediterranean Grill

    4.7 (142 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago
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    Dogs allowed

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    Trevejah J.

    This was just what I needed! A healthy option of a bowl with powerful flavors! So delicious The staff is so friendly and patient, as it was my first time Saud ( I hope I got that right tall gentleman) explained how it worked and gave me amazing recommendations! It was late on a Sunday night and the food was still fresh. And the restaurant was clean and welcoming! I will definitely be back thanks to him.

    Alyssa C.

    So glad I finally got to try this place! I saw it on TikTok because people compare it to Cava (which does not have a location in NorCal). They really filled up my bowl! I was so happy with the end result. The worker who made my bowl was very helpful in walking me through each station and telling me how many items I could choose and which were unlimited. I didn't feel rushed, which was nice. The inside has booths and tables and they also have several tables outside. Public parking I available nearby.

    Chicken bowls
    Stephanie O.

    After trying Cava in Los Angeles, I have been looking for a restaurant in the Bay Area that closely resembles it. Therefore, I came across Cava! My boyfriend and I both got build-your-own-bowls with their chicken. One thing I particularly enjoyed was their beets! They didn't have this at Cava, so I was pleased to know they had them here! Their sauces were okay, nothing out of the ordinary for me. The pickles are definitely an acquired taste, as they're not usually the type of pickles I eat. One thing to note is Cava has free pita chips with each order, which I wish was something Sala did as well. Overall, the restaurant was clean and had amazing AC. Although I have recommended some friends to go and try for themselves, I'll honestly stick with Chipotle or Cava when in the perimeters of one. I still think it's worth a try though!

    Debbie F.

    This place is fantastic! All sorts of bowls and wraps to pick from. The ingredients are fresh and delicious! Falafel balls were so tasty and not greasy. I especially like the chicken Mezze bowl. The beets and fennel salads are very tasty. The pita bread is so fluffy and served warm. The manager Brendan comes by to make sure your food is good and it sure was! This place is a winner. Portions are very generous!

    Lamb bowl with everything and an order of falafel on the side
    Qian L.

    Twice in a week, it's my Mediterranean chipotle and my Walnut Creek Cava. This place is extremely busy, but staff keeps dining room and work stations clean and tidy. Spacious eating area, comfortable seating. The falafel is perfect, lamb was fantastic. Toppings are fresh, sauces and dips are tasty and add vibrancy to the bowl. My order: lamb, saffron rice, farrow, all the greens, all the toppings, harissa, eggplant, muhammara dip, tahini, harissa sauce and an order of falafel on the side. I give this place a 10/10.

    Build your own bowl
    Allie T.

    My experience here on August 7 was fantastic. My sisters and I went here for lunch. We all made our own bowls, I can't remember how my sisters did theirs, but I remember how I did mine. I started off with saffron rice as the base, roasted eggplant, tzatziki and hummus as sides, lamb for the meat, tomato and cucumber, pickled onions, pickled cucumber, feta cheese, olives, creamy garlic and Greek dressing to finish it off. We also got a mint lemonade and seasonal strawberry lemonade too. The workers there are very friendly too. Service was smooth and solid. And other people were eating here too. It wasn't super packed, but it was smooth sailing. The environment inside is nice and pleasant, especially when shoppers in Walnut Creek need a lunch break. Overall, I will come back here again for my build your own Mediterranean bowl fix. :)

    Market bowl in a wrap
    Stacy R.

    This place was packed on a Saturday afternoon. Workers were super friendly and the food was delicious! We sat outside which was really nice! My husband had a bowl, and I had the market bowl in a wrap. It was big and heavy! Our Only complaint is that the meat wasn't warm enough.

    bowl with saffron rice and beef
    Gary Y.

    No frills fast casual mediterranean make your own bowl restaurant. Ingredients are fresh and portions are generous. Lemonade is ok - can be skipped unless you're really craving for something sweet. Outdoor seating can be noisy since it's street facing.

    Bowl
    Carson M.

    Came on a Sunday close to opening, no line, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Two metered spots out front, or park at the Chase bank lot behind the restaurant ($7 for 11 hours, though I couldn't select a shorter time for some reason). Clean interior, helpful staff. Their soda and water dispenser is behind the counter, so ask them for cups of water while you're paying. I built a rice bowl with kale, chicken (they also have chickpeas and cauliflower as options), hummus and tzatziki, pickled onion and cucumber tomato salad, and greek and creamy garlic dressing. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Also got a side of pita chips, since it seemed popular. They fry it fresh, so it took a few minutes to come out, but it was cooked well, still soft and doughy inside with a slightly crispy exterior. It did have a slightly strong oil taste though, so maybe fry it a bit less or use fresher oil. I'd also get a side of dip, since your bowl won't have much left after mixing.

    Bowl 1/2 chicken 1/2 chickpea with kale romaine and ancient grains
    Heather M.

    Awesome new fast casual place! Think a Mediterranean chipotle! Basically you walk down the line and the very helpful employees help you choose from an area of options. Bowl, pita or wrap. Rice, grains, greens. Protein- chicken lamb beef cauliflower chickpea. Sauces!! (Can be on side) as many veggie toppings as you want and dressing! It's a feast and enough for two meals!

    Build your own bowl
    Chastity V.

    Sala has quickly become my new go-to spot for a delicious & healthy takeout meal in Downtown Walnut Creek. I've been here twice now and I immediately fell in love with their Build Your Own Bowl, with fresh and flavorful ingredients. The line tends to be long, but moves quickly. I like to customize a greens & grains bowl. The saffron basmati rice is always a good choice. Then you choose dips- I like the hummus and tzatziki; Proteins are next, and I recommend the lamb! All the toppings mix in well and you can't go wrong. Finally, there's a good selection of dressings. I like the Tahini and Spicy Harissa. I recommend the Pita Chips to go with your meal, especially if they're freshly made!! On my first visit, I had to wait five minutes for a fresh batch, and it was well worth the wait. For dessert, the baklava is perfectly flaky and not overly sweet. The restaurant is nicely decorated and clean and has an okay amount of seating, but I wouldn't recommend dining in with a large group (more than 4). Great for takeout.

    Outside
    Nancy N.

    Came here for lunch with my friend the other day. We both ordered the falafel salad bowl. Since it was noon, the restaurant was fairly crowded. We were pretty lucky and were able to find a table by the window to sit. The inside of the restaurant was bright and warm. I really liked the decor. The order line moved fairly quickly. The food was good. The portion was also a decent size. I am glad this place opened; it's a nice addition to the Walnut Creek food scene.

    Chicken bowl
    Rizza V.

    I went here after a Barrys class and I really enjoyed my bowl that I created. I got the chicken with rice and greens and a myriad of sauces and toppings I can't even name. But everything mixed together really well, creating a bowl bursting with color and flavor. Also cannot recommend the pita chips enough! They make them fresh to order and we didn't wait too long. The inside was light and airy while the outside the perfect amount of crunch. It was the perfect meal to have after a workout class. The inside was clean and well kept and the property has a good amount of seating inside and outside.

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    Fresh, fast, healthy, delicious options. I really enjoyed my lunch. Great addition to downtown WC.

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    4.4(875 reviews)
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    This is one of our favorite places for ice cream. I ordered the mocha almond fudge and it did not…read moredisappoint. It was creamy chocolate with crunchy almonds. I also ordered their salted butter rice crispy treat which I'm hooked on. It's buttery marshmallow good with a light crunch. The service is pretty quick even when there's a line outside. Staff works the line pretty fast. Ambiance is small with one bench only inside for sitting. Cold water is on table for customers. Parking is all meter parking in front, on the side, and in the back of the center too. We walk here as parking can be hard to find.

    Amazing! They have…read moresuch unique flavors. There were many to choose from, and I'm so glad I overheard the other customers ahead of us saying that the vanilla salted almond toffee flavor was what they are known for. We ended up getting that flavor as one of our two. For our second flavor of two scoops, we ended up getting the marshmallow neapolitan. -Vanilla salted almond toffee: I can see what the other customers meant for "this is what they're known for." I love that the almond is candied/carmelized with toffee. It gives it a roasty flavor, which gives the flavor so much depth. The almond also gives a bit of crunch/texture, which makes this flavor so unique. -Marshmallow neapolitan: I'm not typically someone who likes marshmallows or goes for neapolitan, as I don't like super sweet and I don't like mixing flavors. You can definitely taste all 3 flavors--vanilla, chocolate, strawberry. The marshmallow doesn't make the ice cream as sweet as I would have thought, it really just adds the marshmallow texture. The ice cream is very thick and creamy. It doesn't melt too fast to meld all the flavors together (which I don't really like), and I really appreciate that the ice cream holds together so well! The gentleman helping us was very patient in letting us try several flavors. The shop had a more old time feel. There is a bench to sit on to eat for a bit, but no tables. Overall, I would totally come back to try their unique flavors!

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    Small Caramel Passionfruit Crisp

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    Cupcakin' Bake Shop - Red Velvet, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, and Cookies N' Cream

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    4.3(332 reviews)
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    Service was quick and easy. I love that they sell day old and two day old cupcakes. Better than…read morethrowing them away! The peanut butter was just okay, not a ton of flavor. The apple caramel was delicious! We also tried a lemon that was excellent! I didn't see that they sell drinks, but we had our own. We'll definitely be back to try more!

    I'm sad to have to drop by my rating. I honestly can no longer give the shop a 5-star review…read more While their cupcakes are still really good and I can give stars for good cupcakes, I have to lower the rating for customer service because I recently had a really challenging time trying to order a cake from the Walnut Creek branch. Receiving a texted coupon for 15% off my order, I was excited to use it since I needed a birthday cake. Though there was an online code, I could not use the discount online. I called the shop several times, but there was no answer, and I even left a voice message but never heard a call back. Finally I noticed there was number on the website to text so I did, and got a response. The response was that it was too late to order the cake, and the coupon couldn't be used online ordering system because the online ordering system was different from what was used in the store. BUT I was told I can still call my order in and pay in advance over the phone to get the 15% discount if I still wanted cupcakes, and if the store didn't answer, the person sending the text said he/she would contact the store. I appreciated that kind gesture. The next morning, I settled for cupcakes and decided to call the order in and pick up the cupcakes in the afternoon since I had no time that morning to go to the store. But lo and behold, I called and again no one answered. I texted the same number from the day before and a response came back that they would contact the store to give me a call. I checked in by calling the store two more times and still no answer. And no one called back that afternoon either. Sadly, I had to give up, but was glad to give business to a way more responsive bakery with delicious cakes.

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    3.7(853 reviews)
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    I've been to Caffe La Scala numerous times and can't believe I haven't written about them yet. This…read morelongstanding Walnut Creek café sits at the corner of Main and Civic, right across from City Hall. My latest visit was on 01/18/2026, when I met an old friend from South Dakota for breakfast. It was fairly busy when we arrived at 10am. No changes were noted to the interior -- it's still cozy and relaxing. We ordered a couple of ham and egg breakfast croissants, an iced coffee, and a hot cocoa. The total, with tip, came to about $32. The barista who helped us was friendly, and we were given a placard for our order. Our food was ready in about 10 minutes, and the same barista brought it to our table. The croissants were on the smaller side, served with a side of mixed greens. The taste was pretty good, making it a perfect light breakfast for a cold morning. The iced coffee was fine, though I wish the flavor had a bit more boldness. Overall, this visit was very much in line with my previous ones. I was able to catch up with a friend over decent coffee and food in a comfortable environment. They're favored by many locals for a reason. Keep this place in mind if you're looking for a coffee shop in Walnut Creek. 4 stars.

    Apparently, spending nearly $20 on an egg sandwich and iced tea qualifies you as a customer--but…read morenot enough of a customer to sit in a chair with a back. I worked from the barstools for about an hour and a half. After the breakfast rush had passed, I noticed plenty of open tables along the wall. Since I had thrown out my back this week and desperately needed more support, I moved to one of them. The sign said the table was reserved for up to two hours for customers who ordered food. Great--I had ordered food and had only been sitting there for about an hour. Nope. The same barista who took my order approached me to explain that the table was reserved for customers who ordered food. When I reminded her that I had, she asked what I ordered--as if she hadn't personally rung me up. She then told me I needed to return to the backless barstool. I challenged this because it made absolutely no sense. There were plenty of open tables, I was a paying customer and I was within the posted two-hour limit. She simply repeated that it was the policy. To be clear, the problem isn't that the policy was poorly communicated. The policy should not exist in the first place. Kicking a paying customer out of an empty chair and directing them back to a barstool is a horrible business model that lacks basic respect and hospitality. I left angry, embarrassed and regretting the money I spent here. I will absolutely not be returning.

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    3.5(350 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Decided to give this place another try again as I was in the area. This time, they weren't as busy…read more Strawberry Matcha Latte: This was a rather delicious drink. The strawberry puree was nice and the amount of pearls you get was plentiful. The ratio of tea, milk and strawberries was also good. And they make the matcha from scratch. The worker was used a small bowl and a pestle/brush to make the matcha green tea for me, which was cool to watch. Overall, I did enjoy the drink. The green tea part definitely tasted like green tea matcha. I had a better second experience here, so glad I gave them another shot

    I happened to be passing through Walnut Creek on my way home, so I decided to stop for some boba. I…read morehad never tried Mr. Green Bubble before so I figured I would give them a shot. I ordered a Mango Lychee Green Tea w/ Boba. The drink was prepared pretty quickly shortly after ordering. However, according to the picture in the kiosk menu, the drink was supposed to include lychee toppings. This unfortunately did not come fruition as my drink only contained the boba toppings that I paid extra for. The drink itself was extremely muted in flavor and tasted extremely diluted with only a hint of mango and absolutely no taste of lychee (probably because they forgot to add the toppings). You can either order at the counter or use any of their two self-service kiosks. The shop itself was pretty clean and there are plenty of seating if you decide to dine-in. They offer a uni-sex public bathroom was kept pretty clean when I visited.

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    4.5(116 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea feels like such a little luxury break in the middle of the day. The space…read morehas a great vibe! Clean, polished, calm, and somehow still warm and inviting. And of course, the drinks are delicious. Everything tastes fresh, bright, and really well made. The boba has that perfect texture too, soft with just the right chew, which makes such a difference. You can tell they care about quality :P What really keeps us coming back, though, is the service. I think the owner is usually there, and he is incredibly kind. He always seems to go above and beyond. He's given my daughter a little treat more than once just to make her day, and one time he even helped me carry our baby stroller down the steps even though he absolutely did not have to lol :) Those small moments really stick with you. Great drinks are one thing, but that kind of genuine kindness is what makes a place feel special. It feels a little elevated, a little indulgent, and always like a nice little treat. We love it!!

    This place seriously needs better AC because it was so stuffy inside on a warm day. Also, FYI, this…read morelocation shares its space with another drink spot. We grabbed our drinks as soon as they were ready, but they were much thinner than expected and lacked the refreshing, icy texture I'm used to from smoothies. The strawberry flavor was also pretty weak. I've had much better drinks at other Yifang locations. Definitely not my favorite location. I'd suggest using more ice for a thicker, more refreshing drink. Drinks: 3/10 Service: 8/10

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