Sweet Greens *March 15th, 2026 *11:30am- Sunday *4 Stars Environment: *Large Parking Lot *Indoor and Outdoor Seating *Inside Irvine Spectrum Center Food/Drink: *Kale Caesar *Guacamole Greens Went to Sweet Greens for an early lunch while at the Irvine Spectrum. The place itself was big and spacious with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. The portion sizes were generous, which made it feel worth the price. However, one downside was the lettuce quality and size. There were tons of brown pieces that I needed to filter through and pieces were cut fairly large making it hard to eat. Overall, the pricing felt reasonable for the amount of food but just which there were a little more attention to prep would have made the salad better. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - *Kale Caesar *Guacamole Greens - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

My friend and I were looking for a healthy spot to eat and have some girl time and she recommended this place.She had gone to a different location not the Irvine one ..but she said she really liked it. Parking can be a struggle at the Irvine Spectrum but being a Monday at 4pm we were both able to find parking no problem. The place was pretty empty they have outside seating and some inside seating as well, I did notice that the tables outside looked like they needed to be wiped down. Customer service was just OK. The two guys that were working there one of them the one that helped me seem like he was just trying to get through his shift. I ended up ordering the Beef Mezxi bowl and just buy watching him put it together I was pretty unimpressed although the picture looks like it has a bigger portion. It's actually pretty small. Taste wise it was just Ok I've definitely had a lot better bowls at Chipotle. My friend who ordered at the same time as me was offered a piece of sourdough bread that they had in a container with a bunch of slices by the register ..my server did not offer me any bread, which is fine, but why didn't he offer me any??hmmm?? my friend ordered some type of chicken salad with tortilla chips and it looked super bland. She said it was OK. To drink I ordered a green drink that you serve yourself in one of those drink dispensers and it was like a ginger green drink, and it was also just ok for me. Overall, it was just an OK experience I think I expected more and it just did not check all the boxes and with so many other good food options at the Irvine Spectrum they need to step it up! read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Steak Mezze Bowl - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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I've been here three times now and I sincerely enjoy their bowls. It's nice knowing that I can get a very healthy option for lunch or dinner and the ingredients are healthy and wholesome. They do have vegan choices as well, like tofu and mushrooms. The only point of contention I have is that when I placed my pick up order I got there a little early and I noticed that the person who was preparing the bowls placed the receipt, which had a list of everything that I ordered on it inside the bowl as she was making it. This is not a good thing to do since receipts contain printing ink, which is full of BPA. So I would highly suggest that they refrain from doing this in the future. Other than that, the restaurant itself is clean. The bathrooms were clean as well and the staff is friendly and nice. I do plan to return, but I hope that they will not put receipts inside of the bowl while making hot food. This is not a good idea. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Irvine finally has a Sweetgreen and I could not be happier! This location is clean, modern, and the staff is always so friendly and efficient. I have to rave about the Harvest Bowl -- hands down my favorite thing on the menu. The combination of warm wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, goat cheese, and that balsamic vinaigrette is just perfection. It's hearty, flavorful, and somehow manages to feel both healthy and indulgent at the same time. I can only eat half of this! Great proportions! read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Harvest bowl. - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here on Mother's Day with my wife , had awful service from the worker here. Dude did not seem like he wanted to be here at all, there was only one person in line before us too. Not kind when asking what we wanted in our bowls and gave us old avocado . Not coming back to this location again .... read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Food quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 We were just passing through Irvine looking for a quick lunch and wow... did we luck out! The food here completely blew us away. I had the peach & goat cheese summer salad (fresh, bright and so damn good) and my husband went with the garlic steak protein bowl 10/10, no notes. We even grabbed a few sides of roasted chicken for our pups, because why not? But the real star of the show? Dessert. Vanilla ice cream with olive oil + sea salt. Are you kitten me right meow?! Wowza! At first I thought, "no way..." but after one bite we were fighting over the spoon. Should've ordered two. For sure. Lesson learned. Only downside? They don't have one in Chula Vista yet. Please open one soon, I'd basically move in. read more

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There is self serve drinks but you have to tell them what you want ahead of time before getting it yourself and then they make sure you know you can't refill it before handing a tiny cup. Are they losing money on all the lemonade?? What if I want some lemonade some hibiscus why do I have to commit in advance. Just let people have normal size drinks like every other to go place read more

Sweetgreen's customer service is as uninspired as their food! An automated chat bot has told me to go to their website to log my compliant so that humans can do something about it. Swing and miss. Original Review: It's all hype. The experience doesn't match the marketing. The restaurant is dirty. The staff isn't trained. Patio dirty (deep dirty, not just had a crazy rush dirty). Inside the restaurant was dirty. The service line where they take your order was dirty. Zero hospitality from the staff (nobody was in charge). It wasn't worth it and the mess made me not trust the food. Was in at 6:30 on a Friday, so expected them to be staffed and ready. Not so. The greens and fresh veggies were good. The dressings are very tasty! Not worth the $$$... especially at the Spectrum. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Avocados greens bowl - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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Well this was an unexpected treat... @sweetgreen you lived up to the hype and more!!! On top of the fresh high quality ingredients and healthy options... Melissa who assisted me on making my own bowl was wonderful and went above and beyond!! Impressive dining and delicious read more

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I don't understand the low rating! Loved this place. Service was quick and friendly, restaurant was clean, food tasted fresh. Would 100% come back! Excited to try different proteins/toppings/sauces read more

SUCH DELICIOUS FOOD!!! I'm a huge veggie and salad guy and love that the food here has fairly large sized portions packed with plenty of flavor. I got something called the shroomami or something? I also got the focaccia and hummus. Oh my goodness am i in love. I am also a bread guy. Melissa and Chrystine were very pleasant and helpful with my first time ordering there. I also appreciate that the seating is away from the crowded parts of spectrum which let me enjoy my meal in a quieter atmosphere. Definitely gotta go back and try the other dishes and get more of that focaccia. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Shroomami (i think that was the name?) and focaccia with hummus - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Don't come here. Just plain and simple, dont come here. They take no cash, they had nothing we asked for. We wanted steak at 8:00pm which they still had a whole hour for closing and didn't. And then the worker opened up the container for steak and still had some. The customer service was mid, anything I would ask for "THATS EXTRA" .. am I asking you??? If I'm asking it's because I probably know that. & then charged twice for my protein? It was just so not it. And the vibe wasn't giving. There was someone restocking while we waited instead of taking our order. Save yourself some money and time and go to another location cause this was one was soooooo not it. Lame asf. read more

I'm an avid salad eater. I can literally eat it morning, noon, and night if left to my own vices. I was excited when Sweetgreens made their West Coast debut and now they are more readily available in SoCal to visit. It's the Chipotle style of service where you meet your Salad Angel (not their official title), but that's what I'm calling them and they ask you how they can make your day exceptional. My exceptional day at Sweetgreens is the Hummus Crunch Salad where I get to make so many substitutions that the old-timer Angels basically tell me I just made a Green Goddess salad (RIP from the OG menu) and yes, that's what I'm basically doing. The dressings are so tasty here, especially the green goddess dressing. I also cannot say no to the bread. Their miso salmon or blacken chicken are also the stand out proteins for me. Indoor and outdoor. Seating available. I have found that this location is a hit or miss with service. Sometimes the employees are great and sometimes they look so miserable, I wonder why they even show up to work. The Spectrum is a busy place in general but there is plenty of parking if you have patience during the busy times. Please visit and create your own experience. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Went back to Sweetgreen for an early lunch. This place always gets packed around noon, so I try to beat the rush by going a little earlier--it's just a way better experience when you're not stuck in a long line or waiting for a table. I ordered the Hummus Crunch salad, which was fresh and flavorful, and tried their new Ripple Fries for the first time. They're basically freshly cut potatoes, air-fried in avocado oil and seasoned with sea salt and herbs. Honestly, they were so good--crispy, herby, and kind of addicting in the best way. I could've easily eaten a second serving. Already planning to go back soon to try the Shroomami bowl. I've had my eye on it. Sweetgreen's definitely become one of my go-to spots for a quick, satisfying, and relatively clean meal. I just wished that they had more plant-based options. read more

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Apparently trendy salad place - every other person you see enter the doors is a young professional in fashionable business casual outfits paired with designer sunglasses. Ok - Sweetgreen, you got the looks but do you got the food? Well... honestly, it's ok. I got the Crispy Rice Salad and the chicken is chunks of thigh meat and a little chewy. Instead of crispy noodles, it's served with hard rice pellets, which is something new to me and something I can live without. What ever happened to just normal wontons and croutons? Service is friendly which is nice - it is just salad. but $18 bucks? Yeah - that's a fair place around here. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Crispy Rice Bowl - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

This was my first time trying Sweetgreen, and I decided to give it a go since they market their food as a healthier option--and it definitely is! I ordered the new Caramelized Garlic Steak Bowl, which sounded promising, but it kind of missed the mark. The steak was the biggest letdown. It didn't taste like steak at all--it had more of a gamey flavor, almost like lamb, and I couldn't really detect the caramelized garlic they promised. Luckily, the pesto sauce helped bring some flavor, but honestly, I wouldn't recommend paying extra for the steak. I have a feeling their other proteins might be better and would probably stick with those next time. That said, the rest of the bowl was solid. The broccoli, sweet potatoes, and raw tomatoes were all fresh, perfectly cooked, and well-seasoned. I appreciated the generous portion of toppings, though they definitely go heavy on the rice--maybe a bit too much, but at least it made the bowl filling. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Usually hits the spot but today as I ordered the hummus salad with the $6.00 add on for salmon, I only received an ounce of salmon vs 3+ oz. This was a huge thing of kale, little amount of hummus and everything else. Disappointed. read more

We were excited to try this place, and there was a semi long line for lunch. But it went by quickly. The staff were friendly. Ambiance is a fast casual modern salad place. - Harvest bowl (4.5/5): Very hearty, filling, great flavor. Sweet potato was delicious. Good portion size but pretty pricey overall - Caramelized steak plate (4.5/5): Steak was good but not amazing. Pesto sauce was delicious, tied everything together read more

I have walked by this place several times and due to long lines never tried it. This is similar to a chipotle or cava where you create a salad or bowl In an assembly line with a variety of healthy foods. I chose a salad with tofu and other items, it was so tasty especially the Greek goddess dressing! Because you're eating healthier foods the higher cost is justified. Located in the Irvine Spectrum it's convenient and you can sit indoor or on their patio. Highly recommend read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - My creation, they give you a slice of bread as well which is interesting :) - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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SWEETGREEN Wow!!! That's all I kept saying to myself, wow!!!! First off, it's very roomy here and the decor was just clean and bright! We made our own bowls and the ingredients are impressive!!!!! There is so much to choose from, I wanted pretty much everything!!!! This is the only place that has the most toppings and ingredients to choose from and also the best overall!!!!!! The only thing I wish they allowed was combining the protein and there's a section that was just toppings to sprinkle over the bowl but it wasn't labeled so to save them trouble, they should put a sign what the toppings were. Toppings and dressings were so unique! They even asked if you wanted light, medium, or heavy on the dressing! Oh and the best party at the end, they mixed the bowl for you! That was really impressive!!!! This is my new healthy spot and hope they open up a lot more locations!!! read more

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Discovered this restaurant chain in Boston. Had a good experience there so decided to try this one located at the Irvine Spectrum. The menu is labeled "G" for gluten free items. I ordered the hot honey chicken bowl. Cost was $15.45. The portions were large see pictures in my review. The taste was pretty good but not great. I liked the gluten free options and healthy choices. The service was fair. We ended up eating outside. They did have a fair amount of outside seating. They did have some tables inside. Would recommend for gluten free and healthier options. read more

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Food service was excellent, the whole place is clean and the food is great, the service was absolutely amazing, beyond expectations! thanks read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - This guy makes the BEST SALADS!! - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

The food is healthy and ok tasting, but not great. It's not fulfulling. However it is healthy eating. The portions are small. You get a better deal for the same price at tendergreens and mendocino farms. But I come here ever so often to have a variety. read more

Had high hopes for this place because people seem to love it, but thought it was a pretty average salad/bowl/plate type place. Tender Greens does it better. All the portions we got were overcooked (chicken/steak) and the salad combos were average. The caramelized garlic steak plate was super disappointing and didn't look anything like the pictures advertised. Steak was way overcooked and cut into tiny cubes (not strips) and looked unappetizing. Prices are pretty reasonable (~$14) given prices these days. read more

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I like this sweetgreen's location in the Irvine Spectrum. It's very clean and spacious and the employees are nice. The ingredients were fresh in my salad bowl and they gave generous portions. They have a large shared parking lot but it gets really packed especially around dinner time. I had to do a couple laps before finding a spot. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Located in Irvine Spectrum - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Contrary to majority of the reviews of this place, my experience with the staff at this restaurant was pretty good. The ambience was really nice, and the seating was plentiful at the time that I went. The food was good, I really enjoyed the freshness of the food and their flavor profiles. I would also like to note that the portion sizes were also pretty decent. I'll definitely be coming again! read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - BBQ Chicken Salad - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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Tried Sweetgreen for the first time. We found a deal on Postmates and customized our orders. Food came out promptly and packaged very well. Hubby got the wild rice + quinoa bowl with miso glazed salmon and I got the kale cesar salad with roasted chicken. The flavor for both bowls were phenomenal. We love the plethora of sauces that were offered. the roasted sweet potatoes were delicious with all of their sauces! The parm crisps add great texture to the salad. Only complaint we have is the protein. Very dry and overcooked. The salmon was tough to bite through and the chicken was so dry it was chewy. That definitely needs improvement. Otherwise everything else is great. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Wild Rice + Quinoa + Miso Glazed Salmon + Roasted Sweet Potatoes + Spicy Broccoli - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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Worst chicken I've ordered at a restaurant. Dry, tough, tasteless. $50 for 2 people to eat bad food. Everything is an additional charge, from cheese to broccoli, extra $2-3 read more

First - no one answers the phone there, for anything. You get a call tree menu of options, that all ultimately direct you to their website. It's so sad to see so many businesses using bots and AI instead of humans. I was trying to speak to someone regarding an order they screwed up but it's impossible. I ordered a hot honey chicken bowl and received a half bowl of quinoa and potatoes (pictured) Food is decent, if they get your order right. If not, you're screwed. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Cold quinoa and potatoes, missing the "chicken" and other ingredients. - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Bad location. Go to the other location in Tustin. Spectrum sweetgreen is unhygienic and unappealing with trash overflowing in the cafe, greasy tables, and a dirty restroom. The food stations were shockingly filthy and the staff were sloppy. Management needs to hold better standards or hire more people. Sad, because I like the food, but it's just nasty there, so no thanks. read more

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THIS WAS SOOO GOOD!! My boyfriend and I came for dinner and wanted something healthy but filling. THIS WAS IT!! The portions were so big I could have saved half for later but it was so delicious. We loved each others bowls too. They were so packed with flavor and so many yummy additions. We thought we would be hungry after going to a salad place for dinner but it was so satisfying. The foccasia was good but would be better warmed up! It was good to have on the side of the bowl. Now that we know about this place this will be a new go-to. Amazing spot for fresh tasty healthy food!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Shocked at the 3 stars this place is great. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Chicken Avocado Ranch - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is my first time trying sweetgreen, and I've heard a lot of mixed reviews regarding this salad chain. Inside, the interior was very modernly designed and I quite enjoyed the little paper bags they offered near the exit for your order. It was very LA aesthetic. This was like a chipotle style build your own bowl but they also offered signature pre made bowls. I opted for the crispy rice bowl as I heard that one was quite popular. My server promptly put together my bowl and I was out within 5 mins. The bowl was about what I expected based on the ingredients. I'm usually not a huge salad fan but this satisfied my vegetable craving. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Crispy Rice Bowl - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

Holly Got the harvest bowl and I got the new chicken avocado bowl with green goddess dressing. Both orders were large enough that we could have shared one. We both only ate about half of our salads and took home enough for another lunch. The salads were fresh and flavorful. I asked for blue cheese crumbles on mine and they were happy to oblige. We got to let them know how much dressing we preferred so we both got just the right amount of dressing on our individual salads. We were very happy with our experience and our salads ! I will be back. I will be back ! read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Front door - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

The mall was so busy that when we were searching for something to eat, the lines at certain food places were ridiculously long. Lol We were lucky to find this place on the outskirts of the mall and 6 minutes to closing. The kind guy behind the counter was so gracious. read more

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Healthy food options. Quick, friendly service. Indoor and outdoor dining options. You can customize your own menu. read more

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Wow. I just ate probably the best sweetgreen bowl I've ever had. Not that it wasn't my regular bowl I get every time - crispy rice, add pickled onions, but every ingredient was absolutely delicious and the girl making my food was super nice. She was clearly new so she was taking her time getting it just right and it was amazing!! Super happy I stopped in today and had a great meal! read more

I'm torn between giving this place 3 stars or 4 stars, but I decided to go with 4 stars. While I was in the East Coast, I saw a lot of sweetgreen locations. It's nice that a location opened closer back home! So, I wanted to check out the food. sweetgreen is located right next to Pieology. It might be a bit hard to find since it's located in the front of the Irvine Spectrum area. It's best to park in the Bristol Farms market parking lot to get to the store. I loved the lightning and open space in the store. There's a few tables in the store, and more tables in the patio area. There weren't a lot of customers when I first came in. Service did take a bit long, with 1 worker helping at the counter. 1 worker was processing the online orders. It seems like they have quite a bit of online orders. Another worker came in to help at the counter when it started getting busy. To be honest, it was confusing what toppings they had. I believe there's a small paper located on the glass, but it's all the way at the front of the ordering station. So, you kind of have to ask the worker. I decided to go with a pre-made bowl to make it easier. The worker assisting me gave us more salad than rice, when we asked, which was appreciated. He was friendly and asked if we wanted any substitutions. My friend and I were able to switch to different dressings. Note, they don't take cash at this location. Also, there's 2 gender neutral restrooms, which is nice. At the front of the store, there's a water refill station and silverware. They also separate trash and compost here. Now onto the food! I didn't like my bowl very much. The dressings are very light in flavor. The arugula in my crispy rice bowl tasted bitter? The saving grace was the crispy rice. It was a bit of a drag, finishing my bowl. I enjoyed my friend's harvest bowl because the kale was tasty. She did mention there weren't any almonds in her bowl when the recipe stated there were supposed to be almonds? She also mentioned that the sweet potatoes were hard. I also didn't see any almonds in my bowl as stated in the recipe... I wished the bowls had something to give it more of that oomph, but both were lacking something. I'm not a huge fan of the food, but the service and everything else were great. Maybe I'll come back to create my own bowl, but not anytime soon. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Harvest bowl - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is such a great addition to the spectrum center. Fresh healthy lunches prepared to order. Service was friendly and fast. I love that. They have a variety of options to choose from, vegetarian as well. I always like to create my own bowl with vegetables And dressing of my liking, it has always been delicious. They are so friendly and welcoming here, I suggest to pre-order if you are in a rush. read more

3.5 stars Came here on a weekday for lunch and there weren't too many people waiting in line to order. I went for a build your own salad option. The biggest caveat for me was not seeing what all the ingredient names were. I saw everything but I didn't know what everything was, so do note if you don't know ask the employee what everything is. Step 1: Base: Salad, rice, or combo. Choose from romaine, arugula, baby spinach, spring mix, shredded kale, rice and or quinoa. Step 2: Premiums. Kinda was confused here cuz if I remember they did have the names of the meats here lol. I opted for the roasted chicken. Step 3: Toppings (Choose 4, more costs) Spicy banana peppers, chopped pickles, olives, apples, basil, raw carrots, chickpeas, cilantro, cucumber, raw beet, red onion, roasted sweet potato, shredded cabbage, spicy broccoli, tomato, lentils, sunflower seeds Step 4: Anything on top? Crispy rice, toasted almonds, tortilla chips, breadcrumbs Step 5: Dressings I went for a kale/quinoa combo, then went to get roasted chicken, added myself chickpeas, spicy broccoli, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber and got some light BBQ sauce. They mixed it up and added a piece of sourdough bread which was kind of a nice touch. Eating the salad was fine, but it might have been (gasp) too much? I felt near the end I definitely need more water and felt more parched. I might have needed to add more ingredients or should have gotten more sauce, but it was good (at least in the beginning). I think that for trying this place for the first time, ordering online or through the app would be a better choice so you can choose everything you want, but so many things are premiums that ya gotta watch the price haha. I'd probably try a different combo next time but at least I will go in knowing what combos to try. There's a few seating options inside and a little bit more outside as well. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California

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I really like Sweetgreen. I had experiences with both dining in and DoorDash. Dining in was great. I got the harvest bowl, and the portion was big and I had left over. Then I doordashed and built my own bowl. Just like other reviewers, there were 2 PAID items missing- cilantro and goat cheese. It looks like it's a common problem, and I hope they fix it soon. Also the portion was much smaller for take out. Service was good and fast. And the store is clean. read more

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls - Salad Near Me - Irvine, California