I had put off trying Sweetgreen because I saw that it had a pretty low rating overall on Yelp, but I was pleasantly surprised. I believe I had the harvest bowl, and my husband had a bowl that was on the seasonal/limited menu at the time. The flavor profiles of our bowls were vastly different, but they were each good! The chicken looked unseasoned at a glance, but it actually had flavor to it. And a lot of the bowls are centered around protein. The food tasted healthy, in a good way, where you feel like you're fueling your body with vitamins and nutrient rich ingredients. From time to time, a really clean-tasting meal is what I crave and need. I'm guessing the low reviews come from the price point. True, it is not a cheap meal. But it's a meal that isn't necessarily easy to recreate at home (would require a lot of ingredients and prep). read more

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If you're looking for a healthy, all-fresh casual/to-go type of spot, Sweetgreen is it! So far, I've tried the Tomato Panzanella Salad (summer menu with tomatoes, arugula, basil, cucumbers, picked onions, garlic breadcrumbs, feta, romaine), Crispy Rice Bowl (chicken, carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, cilantro, almonds, crispy & wild rice, arugula, spicy cashew dressing), and the Chicken Jalapeño Ranch Wrap (blackened chicken, rice, cheese, cabbage, jalapeño ranch + olive oil tortilla). Flavor, price point, freshness, and portion are all there. There are also so many sauces to choose from and the ability to customize all bowls, wraps, and salads to how you want. 10/10!!! read more

I got the chicken pesto parm, and I will say it is pretty pricey for a salad. But the portion size was actually pretty big, and I really enjoyed it because it felt healthy and was yummy! The chicken was really soft which I loved because no one likes dry chicken. And I usually don't even like cherry tomatoes but the ones in this salad were amazing. They also gave me free sourdough!! Interior was very spacious and had ample seating. read more

sweetgreen - Chicken Pesto Parm - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

First time having Sweetgreen and it was quite good. i like how you can customize anything on the menu, but the up charges are a bit insane. still, my wrap was yummy and made two meals for me. read more

sweetgreen - Classic Caesar Wrap - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Picked up my first order at Sweetgreen La Jolla (salads, bowls, plates, wraps), which has a clean indoor space and outdoor seating. While I appreciate the offerings are local, organic, unique, plentiful, and downright flavorful, I was disappointed with Portions appearing much smaller (almost half) than advertised. SERVICE Staff delivered my online order ahead of time, and placed it on the pickup shelf. FOOD Created My Own Bowl: 4.5/5 Organic spring mix, 5/5 pesto vinaigrette: fragrant and tangy 4/5 golden quinoa, 3/5 antibiotic-free miso glazed (flavorful) salmon (precooked, chilled so it's not as tender as freshly made) 5/5 miso sesame ginger: loads of flavor 5/5 umami seasoning: literal flavor powder 5/5 sesame crunch: sweet and nutty 4.5/5 corn salsa: flavored corn and tomato, not roasted 3/5 spicy broccoli: slightly overcooked, I didn't find this spicy, I do taste peppers though 5/5 nori sesame seasoning: seaweed flakes 3/5 Bread: hard, some what dry read more

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Sweetgreen is always a nice choice for a healthy meal! I usually order through their app for pickup. Many times, they'll have some sort of deal like a certain bowl for $10, which is about a $5 discount. On my last visit, I redeemed a $10 Power Crunch Bowl. And in the past I've gotten a $10 Chicken Avocado Ranch Bowl. I love the fresh ingredients including the large avocado portion and variety of veggies, and even nuts and chips for texture! I also like to get their rosemary focaccia bread with hummus. The rosemary is a wonderful herb in the bread. I will say the protein portion isn't up to my standards so I usually order double meat which is an additional $5 or so. For this location, since it's in UTC mall, the area usually is buzzing with people. I would avoid coming around when the mall closes (around 8pm) because the traffic going out is horrendous since there are a lot of people leaving at the same time, which causes a jam at the ticketing gates. I once ordered pickup and intended to take it to-go, but saw the traffic and decided to eat my bowl there. read more

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Tables are always dirty, the employees inattentive, the lettuce always looks old/burnt, and it seems every time i come in the price goes up, and portions come down. Very far from what the bowls were when they first started in utc - sad! read more

Came on a Tues night around 6:30 and it wasn't too busy. I haven't been to a sweetgreen since I was on the east coast and happy to see they've expanded. It is cafeteria style and they have option for premade mixes or build your own. I went with the premade. I got the harvest bowl with chicken, sweet potatoes, apples, almonds, wild rice, kale and balsamic vinaigrette. I removed the goat cheese and did like that they offered free alternatives but I didn't add anything else. I also got a bit less of the dressing. The flavors were great and everything tasted really fresh. Good textural contrast with all the components. They didn't skimp on the chicken either and it was warm! Not cold chicken. It's a pricier place but with the higher quality ingredients and decent portions, I feel like it wasn't too overpriced. read more

sweetgreen - Harvest bowl (minus goat cheese) - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

So I know I am impressed for wrong reasons. Cuz I asked the guy here what their most popular fish is, and they said it's harvest bowl, so I was like sure it's my first time here, let's give that a try. I don't care for kale or wild rice or goat cheese or sweet potatoes. Or apples in the salad. But once I ordered the bowl, the guy making the bowl is already reaching for kale, I am too late in the game. But this combination worked so well. I was really impressed with that. None of these ingredients were my favorite and I enjoyed this dish. So that makes me wonder what my experience will be if I did some research before coming here and order stuff with ingredients that I actually do like. read more

Took over an hour for my online order of a single salad to be ready. Seemed like they were so overwhelmed with online ordered. I wanted to go to the side and order but they denied me read more

This is my local sweetgreen and I would say they mess up delivery and pickup orders 50% of the time. Often times I used to come here to grab lunch before heading off to work. When I go to check my bag, there is someone else's food in the bag with my name. Today I ordered delivery and received someone else's order. I've given this place a lot of my money and unfortunately, I will not be returning. Although the food is excellent, the service and inconsistency of orders has left a lot to be desired. read more

Not sure why the low ratings for UTC Sweetgreen! I came here for lunch on a weekend for the first time and had a great experience. I got the crunchy rice bowl with tofu and an Olipop. The bowl was made quick, with fresh ingredients, and i felt pretty affordable for how much stuff you get. The dressing was really good and I have no complaints. I'd definitely return for a healthy quick meal option when in the area. read more

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Salad bowls for the trendy individual I remember when Sweetgreen was all the hype years back when I lived in the SF Bay Arra- wasn't until very recently when I finally tried Yes, $15-$20 for a salad may seem steep but the quality and portion size make it a good lunch but Food 4/5 Chicken avocado ranch salad 4/5- good blend of chicken, tortillas, ranch, rice, and greens PSA: you can make your own salad but I usually go the premade route read more

sweetgreen - Chicken Avocado Ranch - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

My daughters ordered out a bit when they were at UCSD and so they knew a lot of the local eateries. One such is Sweetgreen located in UTC mall next to Salt & Staw (you can eat a salad followed by a heaping double scoop on a waffle cone. Balance) First described to me as "think Subway for salads" I first thought..... "salad?" Sweetgreen has grown on me. Service is indeed like a Subway setup. Either you can BYO or choose one of their creations and modify if desired. Staff are friendly enough for the model and do keep things moving efficiently. I've mentioned before I can be lazy when it comes to BYO so I go with their creations. I like the Crispy Rice Bowl. I attached a screenshot bc there are way too many things to list plus the pic includes nutritional breakdown. I liked the flavor combination. It does come with arugula but I actually switched that out for spinach and kale. Portion size is pretty large and I felt there was a good amount of chicken chunks. The bowls are pretty packed and I found that by closing a lid and then shaking the heck of it is a quick fix to mix it up. They have a new product of air fried potato wedges which my wife had a separate visit and raved about but when I asked for my most recent visit they said it would be a 20-30 minute wait. It's casual dining inside and I like they really try to make their products environmentally friendly choosing organic produce and compostable food containers. A little pricey if you go with a mindset of "it's just a salad" but you also pay equal if not more for a non-customized salad at a fine dining establishment. Always a good stop. read more

sweetgreen - Taken 07/10/2025: Crispy Rice Bowl. - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was nearby and wanted to try the UTC location . They're next to salt&straw. Empty on an early evening Sunday . The tables / seats were pretty dirty from previous customers but I was ordering to go so no matter . The woman who made my Kale salad was kind . The potions here aren't generous but that seems to be their MO lately at other locations . I opted for no protein so the salad after tax and tip was about $13 or so . I was happy with the generous dressing she added as I asked for all kale. The salad tastes pretty fresh and healthy so a decent visit . read more

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I discovered the joy of salad bowls for the first time at sweetgreen. I ordered a build your own bowl and paid $17-18 for it. They have a ton of different vegetables, proteins, and dressings. For a BYOB, you can get four sides, which include chickpeas, broccoli, tomatos, etc. The server offered me a bit of extra chicken because it was close to closing hours. My bowl had so much food (and fiber/protein) that it lasted me two meals, one of which I was extremely hungry prior to. I'll probably be coming back sometime soon. read more

sweetgreen - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

I was hesitant to try this place at first because it didn't seem appealing to me but I'm so glad I got to try it. I tried the chicken avocado ranch salad bowl. My favorite was the white rice which tasted kind of sweet like a coconut rice. Chicken was cooked perfectly; grilled and seasoned beautifully. Not dry at all. You get to choose your own toppings like chipotle or cava style but I already enjoyed what it came with. Loved the apples and avocado along with the tortilla chips. Everything was so delicious and service was quick even though people in line behind us was rushing which made the staff nervous but she did a great job in assisting us and other customers. I definitely want to come back again and try something new. Such a great place for a fresh and healthy restaurant for a quick bite. read more

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I was going to eat lunch here but left before ordering due to the rude service. My phone died and I asked if they had a charger, the employee informed me they had one but the manager refused to let me use it for no reason. I'm not sure but they might have turned me away because I'm a mexican guy dressed casually with a backpack on and they thought I had no money. In reality I work in engineering consulting and was looking for a place to work on my laptop. I felt judged and unwelcome 100%. Very disappointing. read more

I had their seasonal harvest salad and it was delicious, packed with fresh vegetables and a delicious vinegarette. And it is actually a salad that will keep you full. I ordered there and easily found a table to sit and wait, it takes about 20 minutes because they prepare their salad fresh. It's a great location that gets a lot of shopping traffic. I also really enjoyed their lemonade. read more

If you want delicious, healthy, and love salads Sweetgreen is the place for you! I was craving something healthy so I thought since I have never tried this restaurant, I might as well. I have a salad with every meal at home because I love my greens and work hard to stay healthy. They have many types of lettuce to choose from in addition to so many choices of a protein to add to the salad plus a big assortment of toppings too! In any case, I added salmon to my salad and all kinds of toppings that I love. I asked for balsamic vinegar, and the guy gave me a balsamic glaze to put on my salad. I love the flavor of balsamic because it is tart but sweet too! It made my salad taste awesome! The salmon was cooked to perfection and I ate the entire bowl! The staff is friendly and professional too! I also observed the restaurant was clean and tidy which makes me feel good about my dining experience here! Go get your Green On, make life sweet, and head to "Sweetgreens" today! Thumbs up! read more

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I have been to Sweetgreen before yet never got the chicken pesto Parm and it is now my new favorite thing that is so delicious healthy, and a good mix of ingredients and the pesto is absolutely amazing. I got this delivered for a Client meeting and the service was absolutely great. I will definitely be visiting again. read more

sweetgreen - Chicken Pesto Parm - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

I love this place! I get it at least once a week for lunch. It is super easy to pickup, they are extremely quick, there are a ton of options, and you can even build your own bowl. The bowls are also massive. One thing I also love is that their rewards system is awesome. I feel like I always have some type of free item in my lunch. read more

Decent food, but stingy service at this location I came here during the lunch rush and the place was clean and well-kept, which I appreciated. However, I wasn't impressed with the staff or the service at this particular location. They didn't offer the complimentary bread that showed up at checkout (guess they're stingy about it)? I also paid extra for some premium toppings, but didn't even get a full portion. One of the toppings fell off while they were assembling the bowl, and instead of replacing it, the staff just moved on. For a small bowl that cost over $20, I expected better care and attention. I was really disappointed. Food quality was fine, but between the stinginess and lackluster service, I'd probably choose another Sweetgreen location next time. read more

sweetgreen - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

I order a Miso Glazed Salmon, tell me.... Where is the salmon? Even if I order from uber eats, how can you forget the literal item that's on the name. So disappointed!! Never again will I pay $30 for this bs. read more

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Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 If I could be buried in a harvest bowl, I'd gladly. I have so much love for sweetgreen. They really changed my life and my eating habits. I GENUINELY did not know kale could be so good. I never knew I was a salad lover. I LOVE SWEETGREEN. I HOPE YOU GUYS DO TOO SO THAT THIS COMPANY STAYS IN BUSINESS FOREVER AND EVER read more

sweetgreen - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Great salads. Ordered to go and it was ready in a quick amount of time. The salads are always great from here.

Sweetgreen first timer, and definitely not the last! I got the crispy rice bowl with light sauce and I have absolutely no regrets. Food is decently portioned since I have leftovers for later. Fernando was extremely nice and helpful in helping me build my bowl. He suggested the Chicken Avocado Ranch bowl for next time, will be coming back to try! read more

sweetgreen - Crispy Rice Bowl - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

The Sweetgreen at the UTC mall is my go-to spot during my work lunch breaks. The Chicken Pesto Parm is my favorite item and it always tastes fresh, it's high quality, and healthy. The portions are large so I can never finish and have leftovers. I love the mixture of the hot sauce and the pesto sauce - I always ask for medium pesto and light hot sauce. I really love their spicy broccoli as well. I've tried a few of the other menu items but always come back to the Chicken Pesto Parm, and regardless of what I order, I make sure to add the spicy broccoli. If you do plan on coming here for weekday lunch, I suggest getting there a little early to avoid the lunch rush or pre-order online. read more

I was hungry at the mall and wanted a healthier option to eat at, Sweetgreen it was! I have been to other locations so I knew it would be good - I tried the new autumn harvest bowl and loved it!!! Roasted Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes, crunchy almonds, and some refreshing apple chunks. The only reason I am giving it 4/5 stars is because of the service. The people in front of me were taking a while figuring out how to pay, so a pretty large line started to form behind me... While I appreciate them trying to help me quickly - I did feel rushed out of the store and they skipped asking if I would like my dressing on top or on the side. Not a big deal just would appreciate a little more on the service end next time :-) read more

I really like this place and it's my go-to for lunch. I like how everything is prepared in-store and fresh. The star of the items here are the dressings. They are delicious and I always get them 'heavy' since they ask you how much dressing you want. The employees here are also super sweet, friendly, and helpful! The place is clean except for the trash cans which I've seen overflown a couple times. I'll continue coming here for lunch! This place can be slow and inconsistent at times. Sometimes they don't ask if you want bread, key ingredients for certain bowls might not be ready so you need a substitution, or they're out of something in the front so they need to run back. Also the line goes by slow since the food can be labor intensive. I like ordering pick up but sometimes the food is ready ~10min after the estimated time. It's not a problem for me since now I know, but it's not fun when you're in a rush. read more

sweetgreen - Crispy Rice Bowl - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food, very healthy, great service especially by Alma, will come back again. Had the hot honey chicken and it was great. read more

sweetgreen - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered their steak pesto garlic bowl and like some other reviewers mentioned, the portion of protein especially was very small. I am all about quality over quantity but for $20, I got just a few pieces of steak. I asked how much it was to get extra and it was $6 for a few more pieces which I don't think it's worth it at all. The taste was fine but I think for the price and quality, you could get better and at some other places. read more

sweetgreen - Steak bowl- not much portions for the steak - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

Fantastic salad bar/based fast food resultant. Lots of fresh and tasty options. Located in a mall so parking is sometimes busy - but it is free for up to 2 hours. Service is prompt and friendly. Seating area is a bit limited and that can be a challenge. As much as I like sweetgreen I would like to point out that compost/recycling is taken bit too far. Forks are made out of minimal amount of plastic to the point where they frequently brake when used...it's great to be green, just be within the usable range! read more

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This is where you go when you need to do something nice for your body - instead of eating another greasy fast food joint. Big shout out to the team behind the counter - fast like a NASCAR pit crew when it comes to making salads. The line was huge when we entered, but we were ordering within 10 minutes. Super fresh greens - love those pickled onions. I would definitely order ahead to skip the lines. read more

I have eaten at several Sweetgreen locations. This is definitely the worst. I blame it on poor management, as the other locations I have visited are far better in all ways. Things seemed "off" right from the start. The food bins were unkempt, with spillage between many of the bins and only one person taking orders. Basically, the store was understaffed and not clean. Even the tables needed cleaning. I did see several workers in the back, but maybe it was a shift change. Eventually, another food preparar came out. I ordered the Fish Taco bowl, which is my favorite (at least at other locations) and was very disappointed. I don't know who is in charge of quality control, but I had weeds in my argula. See attached photo. One was some type of rocket and the other was a big stem of goosefoot. These are common garden weeds, but neither is food, and the goosefoot in particular could be a digestive problem! Fortunately, I knew what to look for and was able to pull them out. But the salmon was old and shriveled - well past it's prime. This meal gave me stomach issues the next day. Will I come back to Sweetgreen? Definitely. But not to this location. Avoid! read more

sweetgreen - Rocket on the left and goosefoot on the right. These DO NOT BELONG IN THE SALAD! - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

I've seen this place and was curious to try and was not disappointed! We stopped for lunch and ordered 3 plates, the Harvest Bowl, the Chicken Pesto Parm bowl and the Miso Glazed Salmon bowl. All three were great! It's a bit pricey at over $15 per bowl, but the quantity of food is pretty large and the quality was great. The Harvest bowl was flavorful and full of veggies and chicken. The Chicken Pesto Parm had tasty, tender chicken on spinach and the Glazed Miso Salmon was a good slice of salmon on a bed of rice (would have been nicer if there were more veggies). It's more of a quick dining setting and the staff were nice. At lunch, it was mostly office workers in the areas during the weekdays. read more

sweetgreen - Harvest Bowl - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

I came to sweetgreen bc I wasn't feeling well and had an upset stomach. I needed something small, nutrient dense, filling, and palatable. I knew sweetgreen would have just that. I got a kids meal bc I just needed something to put in my stomach and it honestly was exactly what my body needed. It wasn't oily or salty and I felt slightly better after eating it. Service was pretty good too. I accidentally dropped my dressing on the floor and someone came to help me immediately, said I didn't have to worry about, and gave me a new one. read more

sweetgreen - Kids meal - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

I don't usually care for salads, but I always find myself craving Sweetgreen. Their salads feel elevated and are always refreshing. The San Diego UTC location in particular is beautiful and modern, which radiates such a clean and aesthetic energy. The workers there are always so sweet and they definitely don't cheap out on your portions. My go-to order is always the create your own option. I'm not a super big fan of their set salads so this is the perfect option for me! This option comes with 4 standard items and premium options are additional cost. You can choose from a variety of sauces, but my favorite has to be the spicy cashew mixed with a squeeze of lime. The bowls also come with a slice of bread, which I love pairing with the vinegarette sauce. Sweetgreen is such a staple for anyone looking for a quick grab. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Parking: The UTC mall has ample free parking for the first 2 hours! read more

sweetgreen - Create Your Own Bowl with bread - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

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10 out of 10 times (not joking) I order from this location and it's missing one or more ingredients. It's either the dressing, the almonds, the cheese, the bread, one time it was the freaking chicken...are you kidding me? The protein?! It's actually insane. I joke with my husband now that this place will get our order wrong. When I pick up my order, I have to open each container to see that everything is in there before I leave the restaurant (and it's not). When I do delivery, I'm unable to do anything about it. Please tell your employees to do better. read more

LOOKS BASIC BUT TASTES AMAZING (5 stars) ... scoot over Tender Greens, Sweetgreen has entered the building. I love (/hate) TG but hello SG. First Sweetgreen location in San Diego! I've heard about Sweetgreens being in LA. For those health-nuts, definitely worth a stop in. - FOOD: yum - PRICE: worth it - SERVICE: wonderful and friendly - AMBIANCE: nothing special :: HOW :: You can order a cold bowl or warm bowl. You can order pre-designed salads and bowls. You can build your own bowl. If you create your own bowl you get to select the complimentary items but if you add in it can be extra. 1. Pick a base 2. Choose your toppings (4 complimentary, seasonal + premium will cost extra) 3. Add your dressing (fyi, there are 15 to choose from) :: FOOD :: BUILD YOUR OWN ($13) - Base: mix of salad and grain and I went with Kale and Wild Rice. Toppings: Spicy broccoli, purple cabbage, red onion, apples. Dressing: miso sesame ginger, fresh squeeze of lime, and sunflower seeds. Extra: tofu and shredded parmesan. O-M-G!!!! Best salad I picked for myself. I didn't think I know what I was doing and hoping for the best. I kept asking the employee questions and during selection he was saying I am building a good salad. It was the perfect blend. Had a little bit of cold and warm in the bowl, little bit of heat and savory and citrusy, little bit of sweet and salty. It all tied deliciously well together. If I could afford to eat this bowl everyday, I probably would. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I cannot wait to go back and order the same thing. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review... read more

sweetgreen - Build your own - Salad Near Me - San Diego, California

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