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    The Good Salad

    4.7 (104 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Blazing Bird Salad
    Ethan C.

    This place is located inside the State Street Market food hall. We were looking for some GOOD salads on a rainy November day so decided to give it a try, and my tastebuds left nicely tingled with chickeny and ranchy goodness! We ordered the Blazing Bird salad, which comes with chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, black beans, and corn. One bite in and I immediately noticed how chilled all the ingredients were, like they had just been taken out of the fridge -- even the grilled chicken! I typically prefer the protein in salads to be warm. But I can see this as a very refreshing salad on a hot day. The chicken had a tantalizing grilled char flavor, and all the other ingredients tasted very fresh including the romaine lettuce. I feel like it was missing some cheese, however. And why does the ranch come in a plastic wrapper? The food came out fast in just a few minutes, and I like the rustic aesthetic of the bowl it's served in. Seating is cafeteria style since it's in a food hall. Overall, what a fresh-tasting salad! Would come back to try the other options.

    Samurai Steak Salad
    Rachelle C.

    You'll find The Good Salad in the State Street Market food hall! I love this location because it brings a sense of community and fun! There are lots of options to choose from for everyone. They even have special events throughout the week. We came on trivia night! I ordered the samurai steak salad! The service staff are very friendly. You get a hefty bowl filled with vibrant and fresh salad fixings, and a generous amount of dressing! For me, the steak was seasoned with a little too much pepper and was a little on the tough/dry side.

    Nathan F.

    Good Salad was...good! Located at the food court in State Street Market in Los Altos, I ordered the Steak Supreme. Considering I had just worked out right beforehand, the salad was the perfect post-workout meal I needed. The greens, meat, and assortment of add-ons and flavors definitely hit all the macronutrients I needed for the day. The overall service and ambiance of Good Salad is difficult to describe considering it's in a mid-sized food hall, but it's good to come with friends and family since it's a relatively loud and lively atmosphere. I remember the workers looked around high school aged, really diligent with the service. I've personally had similar quality salad for a cheaper price than the $15 I paid for the Steak Supreme, so I don't have a strong reason to give this place 5 stars. Nonetheless, it's a decent place to try if you're near the Los Altos downtown area.

    Made my own salad. Soooooo good, esp. with the hot sauce, side of fresh baked bread, and ginger beer with guava
    Sheila P.

    2nd time trying this place since its close to my dentistry. I created my own salad this time and it turned out pretty good, and filling! I got arugula, grape vinaigrette, chickpeas, quinoa, feta cheese, medjool dates, toasted almonds, and green onions, with their signature good glaze. I ate the whole bowl. I was wanting something with strawberry but I also understand most places only have that fruit for summer salads. Either way, I had a pleasant experience in a cool dining hall overall. The gentlemen behind the counter were pleasantly helpful and glad to answer any of my questions. Since I went on a Friday afternoon, parking was easy and inside was also nice and quiet. Some people working on their laptops and others quietly chatting in small groups.

    Shirley W.

    Delicious salads!! Tastes fresh and portions are large. I especially appreciate that they deduct the cost of toppings that you don't want in their premade salads I'll have to join their rewards program since I anticipate that I'll be going often now :')

    Create Your Own Salad w/ Cajun chicken, spring mix, and toppings
    Faith C.

    Friendly service, pretty generous portion, plentiful toppings--overall, a good salad. I built my own salad, though the blazing bird signature salad did sound fire and was $1 less than customizing your own. They don't have kale as a base option unfortunately, but do offer arugula, spring mix, and romaine lettuce. I got the spring mix with Cajun chicken. They had a good variety of toppings; I got edamame, beets, radish, bean and corn pico, and pickled onions and they made for a great, filling meal. I also got the chipotle ranch dressing and thought it was fine and had a strong chipotle flavor. We were content with our quick and fresh salads (:

    Build Create Your Own Salad
    Carol S.

    Wow! My team ordered from them for lunch, and the salad was incredibly fresh. Since it was delivered, each ingredient was thoughtfully separated rather than mixed together, making for a great presentation. I can't rate the service and ambience because it was ordered through uber eats. Definitely ordering from them again.

    Salad with chicken breast beets, pickled onions, shaved parmesan, fried onions, shredded carrots and candied pecans.
    Boyo I.

    4 for 4! Just "hit for the cycle" at The Good Salad: I've eaten at all 4 locations. These are delicious salads. I've advanced to the "create your own salad" option and I love trying new combinations of ingredients. I really enjoy combining sweet flavors like candied pecans with sour flavors like pickled onions in my salads. Id say the pesto ceezer is my favorite dressing. The dressings are so rich that I recommend using less than the full packet, including just a touch of their "good glaze." My only suggestion is that they use sliced avocados without any lemon juice instead of their fresh mash as the lemon juice changes the flavor. Service is always exceptionally friendly. The owner must make it a nice play to work.

    Disappointing Yuzu Iced Tea
    Joshua L.

    It's not bad. But I do believe that everyone can literally find a better salad with better proportions with a similar price point elsewhere. Example/ I got the Blazing Bird Salad ($16.50~) which tasted okay. The salad was too chilled, even the chicken bits were cold and I didn't like that. It is very similar to the Cancun salad served at Crepevine but the Cancun salad comes with way bigger portions, put on top of a spinach tortilla that you can use to eat some of your salad like a wrap, and comes with hot grilled chicken. As for the drink, it also wasn't bad but it didn't blow my mind. And It was over $7 for a small cup of yuzu iced tea that was already prepped and laid out in the fridge section to grab. I'd rather they serve the tea with a cooler instead. Also, extra dressing is $2 each. What? Don't be fooled. Just grab a salad elsewhere for your wallet and your hunger.

    Wild Watermelon salad.
    Jill U.

    The service was quick and friendly. We ordered from the screen and the food was delivered to our table which I didn't expect. The Samurai Steak salad is a must! Also ordered the seasonal/limited time Wild Watermelon salad which was soooo good. We didn't realize that the shop was inside the State Street Food Hall so we walked around the building before going inside. There's plenty of tables inside and out of the hall and about 7 other places to try. But my go to will always be The Good Salad! Super excited for their next location in Campbell!

    Samurai steak salad
    Ying Xin F.

    I wish someone told me sooner about this place for affordable salads at just $14! Dive into the fresh, flavorful world of The Good Salad where quality meets quick convenience. Each salad is made with fresh ingredients, and prepared daily. New brunch item: Focaccia smoked egg sandwich, using homemade focaccia bread, egg, mayo, and Za'atar, was a delicious combination with chai. Blazing Bird: Spice up your day with Chipotle Ranch, zesty Cajun chicken, and a splash of Good Glaze. Perfect for those who love a little kick! Steak Supreme: Savor the rich layers of steak, bacon, and blue cheese, drizzled with Buttermilk Ranch. It's a premium blend for meat lovers! Samurai Steak: my favorite! Channel your inner warrior with a Samurai steak salad mixed with Sweet Sesame dressing and dynamite mayo, topped with a crunch of roasted peanuts and edamame. Every bite is customizable to fit your cravings, whether you're in the mood for something creamy, crunchy, spicy, or smoky. Service was super fast, and salads are so fresh, and made just for each person.

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    Hi can you tell me what I can eat here? I can't have gluten or dairy or citrus.

    Hi Gloria! Please take a look at our menu page here which shows the major allergens (gluten and dairy included):… 

    What kind of oils do you use? On the delivery apps?

    Hello, we use Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Olive Oil and Sesame Oil. And yes we are on Doordash, Grubhub and UberEats.

    Will they toss the salad for you if requested?

    Hi Lisa we typically prefer not to in order to avoid the ingredients getting soggy and to help us check we didn’t miss any toppings however if you request it we will happily do so.

    Does anyone know where to find the specific ingredients in their marinades, brines, and dressings?

    Hello, please email us at info@thegoodsalad.com and we can provide those details to you.

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    Tal Palo - Elote Muffin and Cafe De Olla

    Tal Palo

    4.3(86 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Went here with some friends and it was a super cute experience! I loved the aesthetic of the…read morerestaurant both inside and outside. They have a chef's choice experience for 35 dollars per person, but we decided to just get the corn cake plus the Jamaica tea. The corn cake was really delicious and flavorful, and not too sweet. It also had a really good texture. The tea was also really good! Also not too sweet, and had a lot of flavor. I would love to go back and try the chefs choice pre fix meal!

    I was intrigued by Tal Palo after reading about it on a couple food sites. It was an…read moreunconventional restaurant concept that had me very curious. So a few days after returning from an overseas trip, I made a lunch reservation with a friend. Apparently, reservations are required if you want a proper meal experience. At $35 per person for lunch, including tip but excluding drinks and additions, it still seemed like good value. Finding parking during lunch time in downtown Los Altos was surprisingly difficult. There were no spots available on the Main Street, so I had to park in the lot behind the buildings. As I walked inside, I admired the high ceilings, curved alcoves and glass-enclosed dining room by the entrance. The entire space seemed to be illuminated by a central skylight. Aaron is a co-owner of Tal Palo along with his partner, Chef Adriana. He greeted and complimented me on my Mikkeller Taipei t-shirt. Aaron told us he was once the co-owner of an Oakland bar specializing in Belgian ale called The Trappist and subsequently knew Mikkel's brother, Jeppe, who founded Evil Twin Brewery quite well. It was cool to meet a fellow artist and Renaissance man. Fittingly, the beautiful space was largely designed by Aaron. We had our choice of seating. It didn't seem as if there were any two tables and chairs that were alike. Each part of the dining room was unique. There's a really nice patio in the back with a cool huge mural on the wall that is undoubtedly popular during warmer months. We chose a nice broad two top table near the entrance, lit brightly by the skylight above it. Chef Adriana introduced herself and brought by what was essentially an elote muffin, and offered it as an optional appetizer. We took her up on it. It was delicious and buttery with the texture of corn kernels, not simply pureed into a batter. I also ordered a Cafe de Olla, which was pleasantly sweet and blended with cinnamon and spices. She then brought a plate with skillfully prepared green salad. It was then clear that each dish was meant to be shared family-style. The portion-size of each dish is about the size of an individual portion, but there were three dishes included in the lunch course. I could see how this might be an issue for those who eat larger portions, leaving them unsatisfied. Me and my friend don't generally eat a ton, so this was perfectly fine for us. Next up was the highlight of the meal, Chilaquiles Verde. The egg was perfectly fried atop tortilla chips that still had a bit of crispness to them. The tomatillo salsa was a perfect balance of flavor, tanginess, spice and temperature. It was a superb dish that outpaces any chilaquiles that I've been able to find locally, and I've certainly been trying out many for the past six months in search of the best one. I think Chef Adriana's version at Tal Palo may be the winner. There was one more interesting dish remaining: fried quesadillas served with a creamy red beet mole sauce. The quesadillas were light and fluffy, made from masa rather than flour. The beet mole sauce had pine nuts and sesame seeds and several other ingredients blended into it. Very unique and creative rendition unlike any mole I had ever tried. The overall experience at Tal Palo was very unique. There is no set menu, and you are served whatever Chef Adriana has prepared that day. So one needs to approach this restaurant with an open mind and leave preconceptions at the door. As I mentioned earlier, the shared portions might not be enough for people with a higher caloric intake. If these are showstoppers, this is probably not the right place for you. I personally really enjoyed the concept and experience. I look forward to trying their dinner course and going to their workshops for things like making tamales.

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    Tal Palo - Quesadilla w/ cheese & cactus filling ($15, rating: 2/5)

    Quesadilla w/ cheese & cactus filling ($15, rating: 2/5)

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    Cafe Nur - Nutella crepe $10 and Turkish coffee $5

    Cafe Nur

    4.0(282 reviews)
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    This review was for a fantastic brunch today where we dined outside with some dolmas and…read moreMediterranean Breakfast plate. Let's start with the dolmas. I don't know what the green sauce was drizzled ontop of the dolmas, but it was delightful. I _think_ it was some kind of pesto, but I'm not sure. The dolmas were perfection, and I even ate the lemon pulp with the green sauce because it paired perfectly. Next up, the omlet with the grilled salmon and fresh pita.. I don't know what the red spice was, but the flavor was perfect, the salmon was moist and tender. The cucumbers were just the right amount of crunch, though the tomatoes were a little overripe for me. My husband enjoyed it all though. The portions were perfect for splitting between the 2 of us. I paired this with the fresh brewed iced tea and it was perfect. This isn't a ritzy place, it's a nice drop in for casual food and chat. The seating outside has shade and comfy seats and they have bowls for water for your dog if needed. If only Los Altos closed their main street from driving and followed in Mountain View's downtown feels this would be epic.

    Cozy ambiance with kind staff…read more Opted for the falafel salad. Falafel was crispy and didn't feel greasy, but was small. Pita bread was super fresh. Salad was also fresh.

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    Cafe Nur - Adana Special!  Beef kabob, veggies, and three dips. Baba ganoush, hummus, and something else. So good!

    Adana Special! Beef kabob, veggies, and three dips. Baba ganoush, hummus, and something else. So good!

    Cafe Nur - One of my favorite places.

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    Barbayani Taverna

    Barbayani Taverna

    4.1(172 reviews)
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    20 years in business
    Outdoor seating

    A couple of friends and I were getting together to catch up and hang out before heading out to see…read moreanother friend play in his band for First Fridays a couple of blocks over. None of us had ever eaten here before. We made reservations and got there at 5 pm, such beautiful decor. It almost felt like we were being transported and not in Los Altos anymore. They have indoor and outdoor seating options. Our table was the first one from the entrance, which was great because we had the chance to partake in some "people watching" and seeing some adorable doggies on their walk from the window. As we were eating, more and more people started showing up. Our service did not decline and we were treated wonderfully. We all shared a couple of appetizers: Saganaki, Barbayani Thalasa Tiganites, Octopodi, Horiatiki Salad and Greek Fries. Drinks ordered were a mocktail and Bee's Knee. For dessert, we got the Lemoni Crème Brûlée. Everything was delicious, but the Lemoni Crème Brûlée, OMG!!! The best! It was tangy and sweet, the perfect combo. We each had a lemon half...if only these yellow lemons were the size of a grapefruit! Ahahaha. I was trying to savor every last bit of the filling. Plus, the plating looked superb. Parking is street parking, so it can get hectic. There are also parking lots in the surrounding areas. I did see a 3% living wage surcharge added to the bill. Don't know if this disclaimer was noted on the menu or anywhere else. Didn't look for it, didn't see it. I am just stating for those that want to know ahead of time. Enjoyable night, I would come back here again.

    Beautifully set up outdoor patio area with blue highlights symbolizing the country of Greece…read more Service was fast and professional. I only had the Forest Mushroom Risotto. Excellent choice with deep mushroom flavor and rice grains prepared with just the right softness and structure. Every element of the dish carries subtle hints of mushroom flavor. I also shared the chicken kabab pictured and it was great, nicely charred and good sized portions.

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