I've been waiting for this place to open for weeks! Really great food for a pretty penny. I asked for my steak medium and they over cooked it, so I pointed it out and they were happy to switch it out for a perfect medium. Also, super instagram worthy interior with a back patio! (Note the back patio is mostly shade, not the best for a sunny lunch.) read more

Tender Greens - Steak cooked medium with arugula and mashed potatoes - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We went as a family of 4 with 2 small kids. Overall positive experience. Great big space, super friendly staff. Out food was tasty - although overall a bit dry. We had the falafel wrap and the Chinese chicken salad. Both could have used some more dressing or pickles or citrus or something. Next time we will ask for extra dressing :) the tomato soup was delicious. It's on the more expensive side for salad and falafel ( $12.50 each) but hey, the rent must be crazy there. read more

Tender Greens - Chicken salad - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I actually love this place - but todays delivery had COLD veggies, COLD chicken ( not just used to be warm and it cooled down by the less than 2 mile drive here - but like it was warm maybe at 11am?). The salmon is my favorite - but I guess I have to show up in person to make sure everything is warm? read more

First time at tender greens.  I order the falafel with baby arugula and season veggies plus an extra order of falafel (double) $21 total. Friendly welcoming me in explaining the dishes.  Substantial portion of arugula with a light dressing.  Fresh made falafel, excellent.  Came with sourdough bread and corn.  Veggies were lightly sauted just right.  Over all very thoughtful ingredients and vegetarian friendly. Need more of these Tender Greens please. read more

Tender Greens - Berkley Tender Greens And falafal plate. - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The food here is very fresh and flavorful! I got the Mediterranean Steak salad and it was delicious. It was a large portion; I ate half for lunch and the second half for dinner. The woman at the front counter was very kind and helpful and there was plenty of seating inside and out on the patio. Great place to go on your lunch break. read more

I never have to wait in line for here. The food is a bit pricey, with it being near a college campus, but it is darn good. I really like the fried chicken plate with rainbow carrots and baby arugula salad. The fried chicken isn't too salty, crispy, and not dry. I also have to mention that I get a mix of mint lemonade and a hibiscus tea (I recommend 3/4 lemonade and 1/4 hibiscus tea but I don't want anyone to be too extra lol). My girl kayhill (idk how to spell her name) but she's so nice and always smile when I come through. read more

Tender Greens - Fried chicken, carrots, and baby arugula simple salad! Yum! - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best new restaurant in Berkeley as far as we're concerned. Everything is so fresh and delicious. Everybody is friendly and happy. Our favorite is the salad nicoise - it is the best salad nicoise ever! Since this place opened up, we stopped going to that other new salad place just two blocks away (name started with an s, hint hint). read more

One of my fave places to go for healthy and delicious. They change the menu fairly frequently and everything I've ever had is fantastic. Lots of greens and veggies. read more

Tender greens is solid, but I miss the different vegetarian salads they used to have (probably before this location was built). My go to is the happy vegan, which is super tasty. Unfortunately it doesn't always fill me up and is on the pricier side for a light meal. read more

I have been coming here since they first opened and it has always been great. They have a great variety of delicious big or simple salads, sandwiches and much more so I am always spoilt for choices. My favourite Sandwhich is the S+P Chicken and Salad is the Tuna Nicoise Salad and I would highly reommend the Chefs specials. Overall this place is clean, has a great atsmosphere and friendly service! read more

Based on take-out: We got salads last night delivered to our house. Amazing! I thought the quality of the greens and meat was very high. We had a Chinese chicken salad and a steak salad. Both were really different from each other and were put together with a lot of thought, creativity and nutrition in mind! Portions were generous too! It was our first experience with this restaurant, and we were oh-so pleasantly surprised! read more

They gave my fat@ss small portions not cool I almost had a heart attack looking at the plate I cant believe I had to drag my fat@ss all the way from hayward to get kid size portions but i enjoyed the food though read more

I've been here four times now; after my third visit I swore I'd never, ever come again but while at work I realized I had forgotten my wallet so I needed somewhere nearby that I could order and pay online via (my husband's) credit card. I had nothing good to say on my last three visits so I figured I'd leave it be and not write anything on Yelp, I'd just forget the place existed and be done with it. But today was the last straw. I give Tender Greens two stars for the convenience; I am stoked that I could order and pay online and eat. I will say that on my previous bad experiences (mainly with service, ie servers just not helping/acknowledging me or ignoring/snipping at me for trying to get help, and/or giving me wrong orders that I only discover once I can't do anything about it) I've written to the manager/"contacted them" via the website and they're always eager to make things right but by now I just don't want to waste my time. There are other places to go where I'm not guaranteed bad service so, I'll remember my wallet and stick to those in the future. read more

Love this place. Though bit pricier than many other fast-casual spots, you get high quality food for the slightly higher price. The staff is kind, the atmosphere is trendy and clean, and the menu is fresh / delicious. My favorite is the seared albacore and the little gems salad. They also have delicious cookies! My boyfriend is a sucker for their mashed potatoes. read more

I came here the first time during the Friends & Family preview and returned after their grand opening because I enjoyed the food and overall atmosphere. The employees are really friendly, attentive, and patient, which is especially helpful since there's so many delicious options! Tender Greens most resembles Lemonade to me, where you pick your protein either on a sandwich, salad, or as a plate w/ two sides. I've had the chipotle BBQ chicken both times I came and wasn't disappointed, but what I REALLY enjoyed was the chermoula cauliflower (hopefully not a seasonal item!). I've also enjoyed the arugula salad and the butternut squash. The service, as I mentioned, is top notch! There were people circling the restaurant pretty often to see whether we needed anything. I was originally going to order the falafel during my second visit, but once the staff realized that they had ran out, apologized and graciously offered me a free cookie. The salted caramel cookie is divine! Can't wait to sit in the backyard patio when the weather gets better. Only downside is parking in downtown Berkeley isn't the greatest, but it won't keep me from returning! read more

Absolutely delicious! Super fresh and clean. We enjoyed every last bite. We ordered from Caviar but now we will have to make a trip in and sample the rest of the menu. I wish we had taken a pic, it was beautifully packaged too. read more

Food is decent, but tonight our steak was poor quality, had a lot of gristle and was difficult to cut with the knives provided in the restaurant. More importantly, portion sizes are extremely small for $14 per plate. I left hungry. read more

Ordered through postmates. Got the fried chicken salad with dill dressing. The chicken was really good. This review is mainly for the salted caramel cookie though. It changed my day around and I will be ordering from Tender Greens again very soon. read more

Tender Greens - Half eaten- sorry - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

A little on the pricey end, but you get the quantity you pay for! I got the barbecue grilled chicken plate with rice and butter lettuce this time and couldn't finish it. The chicken was a little dry but good regardless. The rice is always a win for me and I highly recommend it! read more

Tender Greens - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had Tender Greens Berkeley cater an event the other day and it was amazing! Everyone loved the food and of course, the big hit it is the fried chicken - it's soooo good! There was so much food to go around, everyone ate and had some to take home. Catering an event for 200 is no small task and Tender Greens made it easy. They even had a delivery service drop it off to save me time. Shout out to the Chef for an awesome job! And love the Berkeley location as well. Parking in the back, comfortable outdoor area to enjoy the sun, fast service, and they even offer beer & wine - a major plus for a casual dining experience. read more

I ordered a plate with chicken, kale, and seasonal veggies. The food was okay. The veggies had this weird vinegar/sour taste. Some of the chicken was dry. My biggest problem was that it took at least 25 minutes to get my meal. And, in those 25 minutes only 3 groups were ahead of me. And none of these 3 groups had more than 3 people. So I have no idea why my meal took so long. Maybe they wanted to make my chicken extra dry... I was very disappointed in how long it took to get my order. It's not a place to go to if you are in a rush, and you might as well go to a sit-down restaurant. Another problem I had was that I got a bag because I ordered takeout. The problem was that the bag was this enormous white paper bag. It was too big and so annoying to carry. I don't think I would have been as annoyed if I didn't have to wait so long and if I didn't have the expectation that this would be a good place to take out a quick dinner. Apparently, they only have the big white bag. They definitely need to get smaller bags. It's a waste of paper and frustrating to have to carry around. read more

Tender Greens - Chicken, kale, seasonal veggies, bread. - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Very little quantity for the high price you pay. It's ridiculous even by Bay area standards. read more

Tender Greens - $15 for this??!! Atrocious. - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

The food here is consistently delicious. High quality ingredients, incredible clean and simple flavors that delight the palette. I order from here almost every day! read more

Less than 5 stars only because it truly feels so wrong to pay $15 for a salad, but the happy vegan salad is SO GOOD.

This became my favorite restaurant! Food is amazing, and was ready almost instantly. The staff is always super nice! Definitely going back soon. Highly recommend! read more

This place is just fine, just a bit confusing that order station and pay station is separated. Doesn't seem to too efficient as people waiting for their food, trying to pay, and picking up their order get all crowded by the pay station. Food is fine, staffs are not friendly. Not nice they didn't ask me about dressing, poured whole bunch on my green. read more

I come from Los Angeles and am visiting a friend, I usually go to the Pasadena or Glendale locations so when I saw this one I was excited as soon as I walked in I was welcomed by Trinece I think was her name she treated me so well, very respectful and has a great attitude. The team this afternoon was also great had everything running smoothly. Will definitely come back to this location when I'm back in town. read more

The Happy Vegan salad makes me very happy..every...single...time. And I'm not even vegan. Mashed potatoes are to die for. Lemonades are delicious. They even have outdoor seating in the back that's nice on a warm day. I keep coming back because the food and dining experience is consistent and reliable. read more

Having been to Tender Greens locations in So-Cal and San Francisco I was so excited to have a location in Berkeley. I have literally dreamed about their Fried Chicken Salad and could only force myself to wait 3 days from their opening to go check it out. I expected some problems would need to be ironed out and I was unfortunately correct. Service was OK if perhaps a bit over enthusiastic. I said things were fine(when they weren't) at least 4 times and someone actually asked me if my food was yummy.Jeez. Food specifics... I had the dreamed about Fried Chicken Salad and it came nowhere near memory of other locations. I pulled 2 whole, slimy,stringy scallions out before I even started eating. There was no other onion component.Just chop the scallions. Who eats whole scallions with the outer cover on? My husband had the Asian Chicken salad and it was more like a slaw. The dressing was flavorless and it should not have been served with the same Italian style garlic bread slice that other salads have. It was a strange off putting combo. I love Tender Greens Menu and concept and hope that they will fix the details! read more

Tender Greens - Slimy, stringy whole scallion in my salad - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tender Greens nailed the casual dinning experience. Their menu is easy to read, well organized, and it's very easy to make a decision. They have many great choices as well. Their falafel "sandwich" (wrap) was fantastic and I definitely will be having it again. The employees were attentive, helpful, and kind. Their layout is excellent. The sliding door to the outside area is absolutely brilliant. When your hands are full, it is just delightful to have it open for you. It also helps their employees when their hands are full cleaning up or bringing food. Who ever thought of that, I am grateful and impressed. Also, taking Apple Pay just makes it that much easier for me to give them my money. They get many things right that so many other places get wrong and it creates a wonderful, easy, and comfortable experience. read more

The is always fresh and delicious. The ordering staff are kind, fun and always ready to answer any questions I may have. I come here at least once a week after a tuff workout for my dinner. I always leave feeling nourished. My only...only thing is that when you go to pay and pick up your order there on the counter are everyone else's orders. People reach over them and sometimes cough or pick up the wrong order. I believe the food should not be in reach of everyone standing there hovering over it. When I know my order is coming I quickly stand next to the glass by the desserts so I can quickly retrieve my food. Also I saw one floor employee in the restroom and he did not wash his hands at all. Other than that I still LOVE this place. I recommend it to everyone I know. I always grab a few menus to share with my friends. read more

I have gotten 2 meals delivered to work from here. I can't say what the restaurant is like, but my salmon meal was very good. Today I got a fried chicken meal. Honestly I can't remember the last time I had such great fried chicken. It was very moist. My only regret was not ordering extra chicken. The coating was so light and no oiliness and so delicious. Oh - and it's free range chicken! I know there are yummy meals out there but I really care about the ingredients, I don't like to eat just anything. I ordered a side of mashed potatoes, and a salad which was just greens, but excellent because it was so fresh and not wilted! I decided to order an unknown cookie. It was a sugar type cookie with salt. Excellent. The lemon vinaigrette was very good, as well. I was amazed that the fried chicken was so good especially being delivered! Try it! This will be my go-to from now on. read more

Yum! Their chicken plate tasted amazing, and this is from somebody who usually finds salads boring.

This review is strictly for the Rustic Chicken Soup. Absolutely wonderful in taste. I was highly shocked with the lite taste, and perfect blend of spices.I'm not sure if there are larger sizes, but honestly, it would only serve as a tease to purchase the smaller size. read more

i love tender greens. never had it before and thought it was salads only but the plated meals are solid. the tri tip was acceptable for the price point but i lOVED the salmon. the portion seemed small but i think its normal size portions if i had to guess. the kale is always sold and the toast is always great. the mash potatoes taste home made and always stole the show for me. its almost like if whole foods had a quick eatery. JEANS: OK by far ORDER: at counter then they bring it to you read more

Delicious. I ordered through Doordash. The mashed potatoes (Yukon gold, my favorite) and vegetables were wonderful. The steak is a bit tough but I'm unusually picky about steak. I will definitely order again. . read more

Wow! Tender greens, you are officially one of my new favorite places to eat. I ordered my husband the salt and pepper chicken with seasonal vegetables and tomato soup along with some sweet desserts (cookies and the cake) everything surpassed my expectations! The chicken was incredibly moist and fresh. Please tell me your secrets of brining that chicken because mine just does not turn out that moist! The employees are very sweet and handle the long lines, to go orders, impatient hungry individuals incredibly well. I also can't forget to mention the eating area and food area is super clean. Can't wait to eat there again! read more

Got the plate with steak, butter lettuce, and mash potatoes. I was hesitant to try it at first, because it's a bit pricey, but the meal turned out to be really good. Everything tasted really fresh, even the steak was cooked perfectly how I like it, medium rare. read more

The food is good here it's fine. A little expensive but good salads. I just had a terrible experience however. I ordered two salads on Uber Eats at 11 AM. The earliest delivery window I could get was 12 to 12:30 PM. That was a little strange but the timing would work out OK. Keep in mind that the restaurant opened at 11 AM So they had a full hour to prepare two salads and have Uber eats pick up at 12 or a little before to ensure on-time delivery. I track the order. It didn't leave their shop until after 1230. I could see that the Uber driver had been station nearby awaiting the orders completion. I tried calling tender greens at 12 PM to confirm that they would get the order out the door on a timely basis. I got into a voicemail system that terminated with a suggestion of calling Uber eats. Of course Uber eats doesn't control their kitchen so the driver just hast to wait for the order to be finished. At 12:30 I decided to cut my losses and make an important flight instead of waiting an indeterminate time for tender greens to get to salads out of their kitchen and into the hands of the Uber driver. Thanks Tender Greens! read more

The food here is always consistently pretty good (even though prices are slightly steep for the amount of food you get), but today we experienced some questionable service at the restaurant that made me reconsider eating here. We opted to online order after arriving at the restaurant and seeing a customer beforehand take a really long time (~5 minutes at the counter) to decide what she wanted. After we ordered at about 8:10pm, the order was going to be ready at 8:45pm, but since we were there already, I went to the counter to ask if they could prepare it sooner. The worker at the counter told me they would start preparing immediately. For the next half an hour, there was no sign of our order, and when I asked for an update they said it wasn't ready yet. However, when my name was finally called I realized my order had been sitting on the counter for quite a while; I definitely spotted the bag before I asked them if my order was ready. This experience was frustrating and I'm considering coming back a lot less often. read more