It's a cute restaurant with a nice atmosphere and great workers. However the food is abundantly average. Nothing really stood out or wowed me. Their smoothies also don't have all the ingredients listed. I assumed that they were. All smoothies get frozen yogurt and milk added to them unless you ask them not to, they can make it with orange juice and ice instead. As someone with a dairy allergy this was extremely frustrating. Probably not going back. read more

If you have allergies 100% avoid. I asked them not to include a food I'm allergic to (dairy) and double checked afterwards to make sure they weren't going to make it with the allergen, a few minutes after I got my order they came over because they hadn't actually made it without the allergen, I had luckily had a bad feeling and hadn't eaten yet. This restaurant is great for people who have no health issues and can do anything they want with no consequences. read more

Court House has been missing a dedicated salad place, so Sweet Leaf is a welcome addition. What I hadn't realized, having only been for lunch at their Vienna and McLean locations, is how good their breakfast sandwiches are. Get the Malibu Melt, which has an egg, bacon, avocado, and provolone cheese. They should really just call it the All That Is Good In The World sandwich. I haven't tried the salads at the Arlington location, but when I've gone to the others, the Santa Fe has been my favorite. Or really anything with cranberries in a salad. I'm a sucker for cranberries in a salad. I can't recommend the smoothies, unfortunately. They're made with frozen yogurt, which gives it a really odd taste. But if you're really craving a smoothie, just go a block over to Euro Market. One other thing to note: The interior is really well done. Apparently one of the owners has a degree in interior design, and it shows. There is a neat little sitting room in the back. A few other places I've reviewed have been done in by bad design, but I don't think that'll be a problem here. read more

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I've been to this location a few times, as well as the Mclean location. I love Sweet Leaf. I keep wanting to try one of their salads, but the caprese panini keeps pulling me back. I like it on farmers bread (ask for light on the pesto). They use a nice amount of fresh, thick mozzarella, which is good. I recently tried their vegetable noodle soup, which I liked, but was a bit oily. I've had the cookies and ice cream as well, and the flavors I've tried are tasty. Sweet Leaf has quaint, farmhouse decor and design, which I like, and friendly staff. read more

I got two sandwiches here for a bus trip and they held up really well until we finally dove into them 7 hours later. I chose the SoCali sandwich on a french baguette. The baguette had a nutty aroma and was chewy and delicious. The SoCali had a generous heaping of turkey, herb aioli, and alfafa sprouts that worked well together. BUT the staff either forgot to put in bacon or put very little in because I couldn't taste it at all. I mean, don't we sometimes order something for the sake of bacon as an ingredient? This seemed unforgivable to me! Regardless, a delicious and filling sandwich. read more

If you're looking for eats to satisfy a variety of dietary preferences that are DELICIOUS, look no further. There are options for every palate in your party. I personally ordered the Steak Tacos salad and was blown away. Absolutely delicious, steak was well seasoned and prepared, all components were fresh and flavorful. read more

I got a notification Brandon messaged me on here calling me stupid THEN deleted the message - if I call your place of business asking for help, don't be rude to your customers. Now he's messaging me on here just to further insult me asking me to "give him a break" How about be a decent human being & don't argue with customers calling them "too stupid." read more

The food here is on point. Well, the one salad I've tried is so good that I can't even bring myself to try anything else! But the whole menu looks great. I come here exclusively for the San Ramon salad. Fresh pesto made in-house, freshly sliced Provolone, freshly cut avocado, fresh greens... You see where I'm going here! Fresh! I sub in smoked salmon for the chicken (which is no extra charge by the way) and add in sprouts. I'm a Chop't loyalist but this salad is making me stray. Also these salads are BIG, people! Come hungry! Great study spot too-- strong coffee, wi-fi, outlets a plenty, good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. And a little cozy nook in the back. Way better study/work spot than Cozi or Corner Bakery if you're in Courthouse. They lose a star for me on the service. The first time I came in they messed up my salad and didn't do the salmon substitution I asked for, but I was so starved I ate it anyway. I also said "for here" and they gave me a to-go box. They could be friendlier too. Little stuff like that. I think they are working on it though- I saw a manager or owner dude lecturing the staff while I was hanging out. read more

Sweet Leaf - San Ramon salad + sprouts + smoked salmon instead of chicken. AMAZING. - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Sweet leaf...apple of my eye... Sweet leaf is a really good lunch time spot. For the most part, I try to eat healthy and sweet leaf doesn't disappoint with its healthy options. I mostly go there because of their leaf wrap, its the same exact concept of a regular wrap but they use a leaf instead - cuts down the calories and carbs. I made my own wrap and it was very good, I do sometimes think the prices might be too high for lunch but the ingredients are fresh and the product is always good - so I can I don't mind paying it every so often. I made my own wrap and added avocado for $1 extra and got a banana - the total came around to $11. I'm happy that sweet leaf is in the courthouse area, it's a great place to frequent for a healthy meal. read more

Sweet Leaf - A make your own leaf wrap! - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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i think sweet leaf slightly edges out sweet green. i got the spicy avocado and i was munching on that salad all night. probably spent an hour munching away. and for $13, pretty good deal. everything was fresh. mango buzz smoothie was ok. it was more like a strawberry smoothie with tiny mango chunks. read more

I love their salads. The companions of the flavors is unique. The place really clean and the staff very friendly. As of yesterday, I tried every recipe they have and they are all good. I also tried their cookies and a brownie. I liked the cookies the most read more

Initially someone reached out and I went back and this became a go to for me. I loved the breakfasts and the sandwiches and of course, the salads. A few weeks ago, while they were making a salad for my husband, we saw a cockroach crawl up and around the food. Not one to make a scene, my husband didn't say anything and we paid for the food and left. I wish he had said something because I haven't been able to go back. I hope they handle the situation and I realize there are several places around this area with roach problems but - right up in the food bins - too much for me. read more

Best salad place in the area! Food is always super fresh and tasty! Employees are very nice and polite always. Excellent customer service.

My husband and I are here visiting D.C. for our anniversary and found this place on Yelp! The staff is very personable and knowledgeable. The ingredients are super fresh and the variety is great. VERY UNIQUE! Very simple design and decoration with nice wooden table/booths and farmhouse type decoration. Our order was simple; a bacon egg and cheese sandwich. And boy did they deliver. It was good enough that we may have to stop by again in the morning before we leave town. Lol. DEFINITELY worth checking out! read more

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In town for a small seminar. Contracted the restaurant and received excellent support from the GM and the staff for our small catering needs over lunch. Meals were tasty, packed appropriately, and ready to go for us. Make sure you grab a few of their cookies too! read more

I had the asian chicken salad. It was good, and the meat and vegetables were fresh . That said, it's no sweetgreen! Where it does perhaps beat sweetgreen is that Sweet Leaf offers sandwiches and smoothies. All in all, worth a try! read more

It's not every day you find a mid-level lunch chain that has all the quality of a local joint. But Sweet Leaf manages to do just that. While I've had a number of sandwiches and salads, the San Remo is by far their best. Three words: Pesto! Pesto! Pesto! Sweet Leaf's milkshakes also cannot be discounted. read more

Sweet Leaf - Sandwich salad toppings - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Still awesome many months after my initial review! I love the online ordering system-- You can even order a few days ahead-- and you can customize your order. This weekend friends and I got breakfast take out-- the Mediterranean toast and elote toast were SO GOOD. My friend said the sunrise burrito was also great. Support a local business and go here-- it's so good read more

If you live or work in the Courthouse/Clarendon area of Arlington, Sweet Leaf on Clarendon Blvd is a great place for a high quality salad on the go. First, I recommend downloading their app, which gives you the opportunity to order, pay, and walk-in/out in seconds after you find the order waiting for you. You can make your own, but they have a variety of pre-selected salads that are tasty. Their staff is a pleasure, I aways get a warm and friendly hello from the folks working the register, even when only going up to the pick-up counter. Thanks Sweet Leaf team, glad you are in the neighborhood. read more

This place is my go to for healthy eating in the courthouse area. Friendly helpful staff that prepares good food in a clean environment. Very conscious about the pandemic and all precautions taken. The Kale Cobb (with spinach instead of romaine) is my staple, but their seasonal salads are amazing as well. Plus, they have the best mint chocolate chip milkshake I've ever had...you know...for a cheat day. read more

Great fresh, healthy choice in a hurry. The staff loves what they do. I was able to spend some time with the owner and hear her story. She is a local who is extremely passionate about her craft. The menu gives you a ton of options for whatever you are in the mood for. Fresh salads, rice bowls, noodle concoctions and even shacks. I would recommend this to anyone trying to break loose from the fast food succubus. These guys have a great future ahead of them! read more

I love this place. Tasty, healthy food. Great quick service, helpful staff, friendly manager. I highly recommend this place!

Great customer service. I always come for lunch and the staff is incredible!!! Affordable lunch and very quick service if your in a hurry.

I've been to Sweat Leaf twice now. It sort of feels like a less-healthy Sweetgreen, and ordering is a lot more confusing. First time I got a Harvest Bowl, which is actually a pretty good deal for the price, but they forgot the quinoa until I noticed and pointed it out to them. Second time, I got a Fresh Stack veggie sandwich and a California Cobb salad. So, unlike Sweetgreen where you get helped by the same person the whole time while you build your salad there are about five different people at Sweet Leaf involved in making your food. When I ordered my salad and sandwich with the first person and requested customizations like no banana peppers and mustard instead of mayo, she shrugged and had me move down the line, and then there was no communication from staff about which food items were mine or whether I wanted to change anything up. So I ended up getting banana peppers I had asked to be left off and a ton of mayo I was hoping to replace with mustard. Speaking of mustard, when I asked for mustard instead of mayo, they said they didn't have mustard! So I had to press a bit and it turns out they only have spicy mustard. Which is fine, I like spicy mustard... that is still considered mustard! Altogether, it was a weird, confusing experience both times where I felt like I had to keep a close eye employees to make sure my food was as ordered. To be honest, the Subway at Courthouse is easier to order from and probably more consistent... read more

Really just hit or miss. I have gotten both the San Remo salad and the caprese sandwich. The food is pretty yummy, but it's the service that is so hit or miss. I went today and finally had to write a review after the service I received. I order the San remo salad and requested to sub tofu for chicken. He says ok, and proceeds to yell into the kitchen asking for tofu to which he returns and says oh we're out of tofu....okkk. I switch to the caprese sandwich as I don't want any meats. He says alright and STARES at me in silence for about 10 seconds to which I finally say "what?" And he shrugs towards the bread. Only then do I know that I'm supposed to make my bread selection. "Oh baguette" to which he chuckles. I think this was supposed to be a cute and charming joke ? But it was totally off putting and obnoxious. ASK and TELL the customer to select their bread first please. I asked for no balsamic but extra pesto. There is absolutely no more pesto than normal. The whole interaction was awkward and uncomfortable as I was the only one in the restaurant. At least attempt a tiiiiny but to improve your customers experience. I also wasn't offered a pickle at check out, which I have been every single other time I've been there. I wasn't asked whether I'd like it to go or to stay, it was just automatically shoved in a to go container. To top it off, I was asked if I wanted a bag after I paid, to which I said no. Literally within SECONDS I said "oh I'm sorry yes please!" To which he sighed and somewhat scoffed, causing me to apologize and say I'm so sorry. I should not need to be apologizing for changing my mind literally within 3 seconds. I'll give it another chance for the food, but the customer service is completely inconsistent and frustrating, so I don't know how much longer I'll keep coming. read more

Quick and healthy lunch option if you work or are visiting in the area. Standard protocol where you choose your greens, protein and anything else you want to add. Many items come with additional cost, so keep that in mind. Your salad can quickly cut into your dinner-time per diem money if you're not careful. read more

Almost lost my tooth when I bit on what appears to be two stones in my salad. We will not be coming back. read more

Sweet Leaf - Salad Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Best salads, fastest service! I order ahead and try to beat them but - order's always ready when I get there, fresh and delicious!

Fresh, healthy, and a variety of great options! They have amazing breakfast sandwiches available all day! I've gotten the sunrise burrito and Malibu melt countless times, and they never disappoint. As for lunch/dinner, I've only tried the Kabobi bowl and it's always amazing! The staff is so friendly and I love that they make everything to order and quickly. Definitely a great neighborhood spot! read more

Good salad, pretty empty in the evenings. Only real complaint would be to ask about what toppings I want/how much dressing I want. For me it's not s huge deal, but for all the real health nuts out there, just assuming may not be best practice. read more

For what it is, this place is ideal. I usually get a salad at this cozy eatery when I'm feeling like a healthy light meal. A suitable meal after a weekend of debauchery and gluttony. Having now ventured into the fast casual salad world of Chop't and sweet green, I can say that Sweet Leaf is the superior in this category. I think it's because the salad greens are fresher. All of the ingredients used just seem slightly better which gives them the edge. Maybe it's because when you dine-in they serve the salads in a big steel mixing bowl. The chicken is no doubt tastier and more recently cooked than other places. I feel like when I get a salad here it's worth the $ and it's cheaper than sweet green. I haven't tried any of the breakfast sandwich options. Coffee is good, especially iced. One critique: I'd like more breakfast options. read more

"Sweet Leaf" is not the same thing as "SweetGreen". "SweetGreen" (the place I am not writing a review for, although I shall shortly relate my opinions of it) and "SweetLeaf" (the review you are currently reading) are both "Make Someone Make You A Salad" joints (like a Chipotle sans tortillas), of the same genus as "Chop't" [sic]. And while having names that are, for all practical purposes of communication and memory, IDENTICAL, they are not the same restaurant. The only reason we're having this conversation is because I verbally abused my co-workers when they suggested this as a lunch destination, because I, understandably, confused "Sweet Leaf", which provides large portions of fresh, flavorful salad at a reasonable price, with "SweetGreen", where you spend a lot of green (money) for not a lot of green (leaves and stuff)*. Also, SweetGreen (again, not this review) has a creepy obsession with quinoa. However, after multiple assurances that I was confused, I kowtowed to peer pressure and bought a salad. Which, I am happy to report, was large, tasty, not infested with quinoa, and served in a timely manner. So, to avoid having your verbally-abusive words shoved down your throat like a delicious medley of chopped romain, avocado, and balsamic vinaigrette, I recommend not confusing the two restaurants. */rimshot read more

I live in California, but love to come here when I visit family in Arlington. It is my favorite place to go for lunch. Their salads are always fresh and are sooo good! The staff is friendly and helpful. I wish they would open a Sweet Leaf in Los Angeles :) read more

On a Friday afternoon heading to the zoo with friends, we decided to order from Sweet Leaf for the first time & we were excited! We ordered 3 signature sandwiches, a quesadilla and grilled cheese, ordered over the phone and picked up 15 min later, upon picking up the order, we grabbed some cookies too :) Once at the zoo, we opened our meals, starving, ready for some tasty delights and were completely disappointed, NOTHING was toasted!!! None of the signature sandwiches, the quesadilla or grilled cheese, everything was just there.....after spending over $40 nothing was like their website described. For a place that just opened less than 3 weeks ago, we expected more. It seems like another spot opening up in this area, charging for pricey sandwiches and not delivering. The hope was this would be an amazing experience, considering we live across the street, total bummer! And the cookies were yummy but they were out of chocolate chip and the cookies we did order were burnt on the edges and bottom :( Cheers to those who have had a good experience, as for this family we are doing a HUGE PASS! read more

I thought nothing could compare to sweet green - but I was wrong. Sweet leaf is better! I go here all the time and have had the Asian salad, Cobb salad, Santa Fe and caprese salad... All delicious! Tip - if you get the Santa Fe salad and want to make it lighter (no sour cream dressing) - try the chipotle chili dressing or jalapeño. Frozen yogurt and milk shakes are also really good! Don't forget to ask for a pickle with your salad - it's complimentary. The "community cafe" feel is homey and almost southern - which I love. Also - get the sweet leaf rewards card - it's saved me $6 already! Sweet leaf trumps sweet green in my book! read more

I really enjoyed my large healthy whole wheat and veggies sandwich here and looking at the wall decorations that made for a great ambiance. Counter Service was fast and friendly. read more

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This is my go-to spot for salads. They don't skimp on portions and the price is right. Staff is always friendly too. Glad they are in the neighborhood. Oh the blonde brownies are really good too! read more

This is a nice fresh/healthy lunch option for Courthouse. I've come in the evenings, and the place is completely dead, but during the afternoon there is always a line. I eat here about once a week, given the convenience of it in relation to my office. I don't like that when you add meat/cheese to your salad that the price of a salad jumps over $10. The dressings could be better. I prefer the flavor profiles from Sweetgreen and Chop't dressings much better. Italian is way too tangy and over-powering, and the balsamic vinaigrette seems to be only composed of balsamic vinegar (where's the vinaigrette?). My favorite dressing at Sweet Leaf is the champagne vinaigrette. I really like that they offer a pickle as an option instead of just bread! Some of the staff are friendly, and some are more stern/unfriendly. I find certain individuals don't listen well, and things can get pretty confused if you make your own salad. read more

I absolutely get the reason why Sweet Leaf is a popular grab-and-go place in Arlington. The greens are fresh, the protein look clean, and each staff member is an expert of their craft along the salad assembly line, I think they have one of the best managers at this location her name is Joanna, always takes care of me and remembers what I get. While I can't fathom the idea of going to Wendy's, Cosi or Corner Bakery since discovering Sweet Leaf, I realized that for a lunch or light dinner, the portion size is about right. If I were to buy all the ingredients myself, sure that'd be cheaper, but isn't that why we pay for convenience? Plus I would have to eat the same salad/sandwich for the entire week. I do have one criticism, I wish the lines weren't so long. My favorite sandwich is the Scottish, Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers, Red Onions, fresh squeezed Lemon and I love it on the Wheat Bread. Pro tip: you can come 15 minutes before 12pm and get in and out in no time. I normally get there a little before the lunch rush and walk out while the line is forming. read more

Good vegetarian food with creative tastes and reasonable prices. Friendly too with helpful staff.