First time there today. $20 for a salad. The Salmon on top was overcooked and dry. The salad itself overall was just not tasty. I would have been better off going to Luna Grill. Staff was very friendly which was nice though. read more

Big fan of the Tin Leaf! It's another installment of the growing style of restaurant that's not quite 'Chipotle' enough to call fast-casual, but it's far from fine dining. Let's call it Pager Casual cause you place your order and are given a pager until your order comes out. There's lots of healthy options on this menu and it's pretty easy to adhere to a paleo, gluten free, keto, etc. type of diet. It's not all boring stuff though. The sandwiches and sides will satisfy someone who just wants a tasty meal without the dietary restrictions. I usually get an entree with a protein and two vegetable sides. It's always delicious, but just a tad pricier than some of the other spots that have a similar product. The place is very efficiently run and the service is always with a smile, so if you're in the vicinity of a Tin Leaf I'd absolutely recommend it as a great option for lunch or dinner. read more

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Okay, this place is our new favorite spot. Earlier this year, we changed our lifestyle by eating healthier and staying more active. Our main struggle was finding a restaurant that catered towards a healthier menu. This place is freakin' amazing! From the welcoming and kick ass customer service to the actual food being served.. the food is VERY flavorful, they have a cool variety of sides, and even serve way healthier drinks! We had the Santa Maria Tri. My husband had it with a side of MacNCheese and Quinoa (which was DaBomb) and I had the Brussel Sprouts and Shiitake Mushrooms. Again.... DaBomb! He likes soda, so he had some of the refreshingly healthier soda.. while I went back for seconds and thirds on their tea. (like..... their Tea is DaBomb!) Anyway, definitely check this place out! Its DaBomb! read more

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I got the tri tip sandwich... so good. On the side, I got the garlic herb aioli and dipped the sandwich in that and it was great. We sat on the patio and it was nice. Food was quick too! read more

Nobody addressed me for about 2 min upon arrival. I waited about 15 min & my food was cold.

I enjoyed a nice lunch from this place. I ordered the Cali Cuban with a side of potato salad for $8.95. The Cali Cuban came with pork loin, Capicola, sliced pickles, some interesting horse radish cheddar, spicy mustard on a ciabatta roll. I was very pleased with amount of freshly sliced pork loin they added to the sandwich, but I was not pleased with the minimal amount of Capicola they put in the Cuban, given it was the main reason why I ordered it. I am huge cappy fan. It would of been very nice if they went an even 50/50 on both meats, or at the very least 30/60, but not 20/80 because I could only taste the pork loin. Don't get me wrong, the pork loin was very good, but what happened to tasting that spicy cappy? End the end, one layer of capicola was just not enough. The Cali Cuban was a good sandwich. The ciabatta was very nice with its moist and bit of a chew texture. It would of been nice if they would of toasted it, to give a little bit of a crunch on the exterior, but I was happy with it. I liked the nice layer of crisp and sour pickles, the zesty cheese, and the spicy mustard that left an aggressive flavor on the tip of my tongue. I thought the potato salad was just alright. I felt it was a little over dress which allowed the dressing the overwhelm potato salad. The dressing was similar to a Thousand Island dressing, which in the end, that was all I tasted. The potato were well prepared. They were soft and a few were even al dente which gave the salad a little character. Service was on point and I could tell the employees were very well trained. They were very friendly and polite. They brought me water, when it was self serve, and asked if I needed anything else, even though it was a counter ordering place. 3.5 stars.. read more

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I like the food here, but I will no longer be a customer. They charge a 5% surcharge. If your costs are higher, then raise your prices! I don't like the small print at the bottom that says there is a surcharge. Why don't they put it in big letters at the top??? read more

I knew I would like Tin Leaf. Why? Well, I like their sister restaurant CYO Pizza and Salad. Tin Leaf can be described as comfort food. Sandwiches, soup, fries, sauces, take out...all really fresh. Sundays, kids eat for free after 4pm just like CYO. Thank you! I appreciate that. :) For dinner, our meal consisted of: Tomato bisque- really light and not acidic at all Backyard BBQ sandwich- sliced tri tip, caramelized onions, natural cheddar cheese, bbq sauce on an artisan roll Hand carved tri-tip sandwich Belgian style fries and garlic aioli dip Like their sister restaurant, they have Boylan soda here. I never drink soda, but I love Boylan Creme Soda. Way better than Dr. Brown! Both sandwiches were really good. I did enjoy my BBQ sandwich a bit more than the simply hand carved tri-tip. The belgian style fries were hot and fresh and the dip really went well with them. Reasonably priced, kids are free....we'll be back! read more

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Enjoyed lunch with my friend, who had a nicely warmed meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans that all were delicious. I had a meatloaf sandwich with potato salad. It was hard to tell what the meatloaf tasted like since it was so cold and the potatoes were heavily drenched in mayo. read more

I'm so happy that more and more restaurants are providing wholesome food. Tin Leaf is one of them. This location has been around for a little while now and we've visited a couple times and never a disappointment. They advertise "minimally processed foods", regionally sourced and keeping it affordable. I like all three of those concepts! We recently dined here after church and found some new treats that we haven't sampled before. I had the seared ahi tuna. It's a sesame crusted tuna steak seared rare and served with a killer wasabi mayo that adds a nice punch to each bite. My wife had the grilled salmon which is served on a bed of mixed greens, grape tomatoes, hearts of palm and a subtle lemon caper vinaigrette. My son had the grilled shrimp skewer which came with two sides (had fries and coleslaw). Girls had their usual of chicken fingers and fries. Gma had the Santa Maria tri tip. Although it looked perfect medium rare, she prefers her beef cooked twice to very well done. She took most of it home to fry up to her liking. Not that anything was wrong with it, she just prefers well done meats. They also have a frequent diner program that is also recognized at their sister restaurants, Craft Your Own (CYO) Pizza & Salad and Beach Plum Kitchen. Each have their own unique menu, but same great service and tastes all at a reasonable price for what you get. The food here is really good, service is personable and the place is clean. Can't go wrong with Tin Leaf! Keep on Yelp'n! read more

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Probably my favorite salad place in all of San Diego and I have lived in town for many decades. It's worth the drive to Carlsbad and their salmon fillet is always really fresh and delicious. Also their fries are crispy and delightful and they have many dipping sauces to choose from. Every time I am in town I try to stop here at least once read more

There food is really good and the service is great impeccable and it's a good place that is ambiance

Stopped in for a quick dinner. Love the concept and the ambiance. Customer service is on par with the kids being professional and very personable. I ordered the turkey melt ($10) and tomato bisque (additional $3). The sandwich came with Belgium fries and I requested it well done. They accommodated. The soup was descent, although I had to add a dash of salt to taste. I felt it was missing something - more basil??? I couldn't quite put my finger on it. The turkey in the sandwich was tender, but overall, I felt the sandwich was too dry. Lots of fresh arugula, but had to remove some since it was just too much greenery. I tried some of the tri-tip salad ($10). I felt it was too bland and the tri-tips were cold. If I eat steak, I want it hot! I appreciate the freshness of the food, but the taste was a bit lacking for me. They have great specials throughout the week with happy hour and kids eating for free. Located about a mile north of the La Costa Resort, they are located in a small corner next to Tuscany. Ample parking as it shares centers with a grocery store and other shops and eateries. Looks like they have a great following, and hope they succeed in this busy little shopping center near La Costa. read more

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We (my husband and I) tried this establishment for the first time. We were impressed. He got the Simply Tossed Salad and I got the Tri-tip entree with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Spicy Asian Green Beans. The entrees come with a choice of two sides from a wide selection. I also got the side salad for an additional add-on price. All freshly made and delicious. We found their pricing reasonable in spite of today's high inflationary costs. We shared a Carrot Cake for dessert (it was large enough). Everything we had was just wonderful and very tasty. The atmosphere is typical of today's urban casual chic, clean and well kept up. Tables are cleared and cleaned promptly. We found the bathrooms to be very clean and neat. read more

Why did I have another salad? I didn't like the one I had last time, and this one wasn't much better. I like the fact that you can choose your ingredients. Had romaine hearts with avocado, toasted almonds, onions, parmesan, cucumber and beets. But some how it just wasn't really tasty., The dressing was supposed to be Green Goddess but believe me, it wasn't that Green Goddess dressing that I remember eating when my father took me out when I was a kid. It was sort of watery and not reallytasty. Mitta had spinach salad with same dressing, and also was unimpressed. There are just too many places that are better (like Daphne next door) for me to waste my time at this place. But if you want a blah salad that's fresh, you can get it here. We started off with soup. Mitta liked her tomato soup. The lentil soup was WAAAAAAAY too salty and I couldn't eat it. read more

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Taco Tuesday? NOPE no more for me because I rather have Tri Tip and Tomato Bisque Tuesday instead. While everyone is indulging themselves in liquid calories and deep fried crunch, I was craving leafy greens. We got the Tri Tip Salad with Red Bell Peppers, Onions, Cucumbers, Carrots, and Avocado with Tomato Bisque soup and the Orient Express Salad with Lentil soup. Super fast service and the staff was eagerly friendly; they didn't mind the small talk. My tomato bisque was creamy but wasn't overly rich and drowning in cream which I find in most tomato bisques. It had this earthy after taste and still trying to pinpoint what it is! It was amazing! I thought my salad was ok, but that basil balsamic vinaigrette was fruity and savory! Definitely saved my salad! I also tried some of the Lentil soup and that's perfect for lentil lovers, but I thought my tomato bisque tasted better! Also that Orient Express Salad blew me away! I kept going back to that salad for more! I feel like that would be a perfect take out- to go lunch item. All in all, service, food, decor was a great experience and I'll be coming back for their sandwiches! I had a wandering eye and looked like the guy next to me enjoyed his sandwich more than his company! read more

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The food is good at Tin Leaf but overpriced. The place is super nice. The employees are also very friendly. My bread was dry but had great fresh ingredients in it. The carrot cake was outstanding. I also enjoy the quirky soda fountain. I won't go here again unless someone else paid.... read more

Me and my girlfriends came here after a movie and I had the salmon salad. The salmon was good but the vegetables were just all over the place because the plate was huge! There wasn't enough salmon to veggies ratio but I didn't mind it. The plate was huge so I couldn't finish it. Though my friend's ahi tuna salad plate looks amazing. This place reminds me of panera bread to a certain extent but without all the baked pastries out front. We sat outdoors and it had heat lamps for us to keep warm since it was 8pm and was kind of chilly. It was good, but like I said, not enough fish to veggies ratio. read more

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen - Salmon salad - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Fresh and yummy! I tried the turkey sandwich ( I don't remember the exact name on the menu) that comes with gravy and cranberry sauce, and I definitely recommend it!!! The guy at the register was SUPER patient as my friend and I asked him multiple questions. I also liked the little sitting area on the back deck they have. Recommend! read more

Delicious fresh food with lots of vegetarian options. I love the large outdoor dog friendly patio.

Insanely love this place! Super cute atmosphere, plenty of parking, and amazing fresh food! When you come in, you will go through a line to see all of the fresh food being prepared. The menus are on the side of the wall when you walk in as well as up above the food prep area. There are so many great selections that we have never gone wrong with anything. My office orders from here a lot and the food is always top notch! The steak salad is one of my favorites - the spinach is fresh and the steak is cooked to perfection! If you want a great lunch spot that offers fresh food! This is your stop. read more

I had the beef bourguignon and I also tasted the Tri tip. They have an extensive options for fries that I will go back to try. Everything was yummy. Kids eat free on Sundays, so that's awesome! They have a table outside that is nice and we dined al fresco, I believe construction is going on for more outdoor patio seating. But you can't bring alcohol on the patio .. so that was sad. read more

Healthy prepared food and customizable with a wide variety Service is always warm and friendly as shown with a loyal following and servers knowing our names Our favorites are the roast Turkey with plenty of side choices and broiled salmon salad Their twisted BLT is a great lunch choice read more

Excellent Tri tip sandwich. You order at the counter and they bring your order to your table. Restaurant can be in the loud side.

I love this place! their salads are amazing. I always get the salmon salad but I also really like the chicken mediterranean salad. my favorite part of the mediterranean salad is their candied pistachios. sometimes I'll add those to the salmon salad just for fun! their fries are really good also and I appreciate their sauce variety. it's the basil mayo for me! read more

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen - Grilled Fresh Salmon Salad with candied pistachios - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The food is excellent. However, they have reduced the portion size, ahi sandwich roll was the size of a dinner roll. I asked to sub wasabi mayo for basal mayo. Hard to believe that I was charged for it. Another change that I noticed is the 5% surcharge. We tip 15% on our counter pickup. But, I guess we'll reconsider that next time we visit.Sesame Crusted Ahi read more

We love Tinleaf. Food and service never disappoints. Food is always fresh and delicious.

This place is ok. I actually really wanted a salmon salad and knew this place was close and had exactly what I was looking for. I had never been, so decided to keep my new restaurant streak of the weekend and attempted to try something new. Well, let me say. I like the place. Literally, lol. The place is located by the Daphne's on the corner with an outdoor patio and the inside decor is cute and green and modern. They have vegetarian and vegan options, delicious sandwiches and salads. They have awesome waiters and their drinks all don't have fructose or any of that "fake" stuff. Think "trader joes" ;). But, I was a bit dissappointed with the food. I ordered a salmon salad and it came with a very stranger dressing. The salmon had bones in it which was not so great for me and was very fishy ( I tend to like my salmon a bit more grilled and meatier). It had cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper slices, mini cucumbers that I didn't know what they were til I tasted it and these onion looking things (which I didn't want but they out anyway). I don't know. The dressing didn't do if for me. It was too oily and kind of mustardy. Maybe it was because I was immensely hungover but the dressing made me wanna barf :( and the lettuce was just drenched in it. I don't know, I think a vinegarette would do better. But I will be back to try some of the other menu. Gotta give it another shot. One thing I really DO like is their water cups! They're huge and you don't stick out like a sore thumb when you order them! Or are tiny that you gotta keep going up for more! I see they have drinks, craft beer (yay!) and desserts. Also a bonus. read more

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen - Salmon salad - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This salad was amazing! Still great service even with this pandemic going on. Eduardo is very attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen - Asian The Orient Express Salad (add avocado) - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Tin Leaf consistently provides good food and friendly service. Once in awhile though, there have been times when we enter and nobody bothers to greet us. For example, there are numerous times people cooking behind the menu boards see us, or notice us looking for our choices, but nobody bothers to say "hello" or offer suggestions of the menu. Management should improve on this important customer service factor. Tin Leaf's personality perfectly reflects that of its sister restaurant "Beach Plum". In turn, these restaurants fit into the personality of Carlsbad and Bressi Ranch. Tin Leaf has a rewards program that also gives you a nice emailed discount to use one your birthday. There is inside seating of course, but the re nice seats are outside in the sun. Tables and sofas with low tables are available. If it is cold there are a few heaters. My usual order for lunch is the salmon salad. The serving is just right. The salmon is still juicy on the inside but has crunchy bits on the outside without being burnt. The greens are always always fresh. The tri-tip salad is also a favorite when I am dining with someone else. It comes with a mustard dressing and bright green arugula. My other favorite order is the seared ahi tuna entree. There are about 7 thin slices of the ahi tuna. Wish there was more since this dish costs 15USD in a casual type of atmosphere. So I knocked down one star for the fact that the price in such a casual restaurant (think a bit fancier than Panera Bread) is too much. The entrees does comes with your choice of two sides. I usually get the Brussels Sprouts and the onion rings (healthy versus junk food haha) The Brussels Sprouts are not charred on the outside as I like it, but they are lightly sautéed in salt and thin onion that leaves the Brussels bright and slightly crunchy on the plate. The thinly slice onion rings are super good because they are lightly bettered then fried. There is usually lore onion rings than Brussels on the plate. read more

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen is a hard one for me to review. I love the concept, setting and menu. A colleague of mine whose opinion on food I trust and value thinks really highly of Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen, and the reviews on Yelp are really good too. My problem is I've been there twice and I haven't loved either of my sandwiches or sides, especially given the premium price point. They were ok, but not great. This week I ordered the turkey melt, which featured sliced tomatoes, horseradish cheddar cheese, wild arugula, and basil mayo on a ciabatta roll. I thought the horseradish and cheese both blended too much in color, texture and flavor with the very blond turkey - for me horseradish works much better with roast beef or lamb. I'm not a huge ciabatta guy but I loved the ciabatta at Tinleaf - definitely the highlight of the sandwich. My side of potato salad was equally frustrating. The potato was cooked fine but dunked in the sauce it tasted really bland and mayonnaisey. Next time I'll go for the slaw or fries. One of my buddies got the salmon plate with fries and green beans. He said the salmon was good but the portion was quite thin and small - he thought maybe 4 oz. My other friend got the Cuban sandwich, which he liked, although he shared my mixed assessment of the potato salad. Love the outdoor seating. Nice interior too. The tv screen menu board really pops. So much promise! I just want to like the food better. Hopefully next time. read more

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen - Turkey Melt - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Some of the best casual food in the area. These three things. - Kids items are incredible, for kids meals. - Sandwiches are really good here ( tri tip is my favorite) - Craft your own salad. Two improvements. - Extra utensils and plates are tough to find. There seems to be a bussing station that has extras but it needs to more convenient. - Ordering here can be tough for first time customers. Everyone is corralled along a wall when you walk into this place and large video screens serve as your menus. If you don't know the menu you're basically blocking everyone in line. Summation This falls short of Urban Plates, but it's a great alternative in the area. Try it! read more

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen - Backyard BBQ (Tri Tip) - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Awesome family lunch and dinner restaurant! Can't go wrong on menu! Great for takeout or dining on the patio. read more

Reading back my original review, it confirms my feeling that prices have gone up and quality down. Today I paid $15 for a side salad with added chicken and a drink. I asked for the chicken to be warm, I didn't want cold chicken that had been sitting around. The person who took my order was very nice and accommodating in making this happen. When I got back to my office to eat, it was apparent they took a cold breast and microwaved it into oblivion. It was hard and inedible. I did get my money refunded, but for a $17 meal, I expect more. read more

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen - What should be "warm grilled chicken" - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My lady, Nicole A., raves about the salmon salad here so one day I dragged her out to workout with me in Carlsbad and we ended up at Tin Leaf! Tin leaf is in a Vons plaza, not too busy! I can see how this place is great for lunch during a workday, I would honestly come here to pick up some food or dine in with some coworkers. Let me tell you about this salmon salad. First off, it's delicious. Secondly, the serving of salmon was huge enough for us to split it and damn it was some tasty salmon. Thirdly, that salad is no joke and is a perfect complement to the salmon some mixed greens, some hearts of palm, some red onion, in a lemon caper vinaigrette? I love lemons, I love capers, this is probably one of my favorite salads ever. We ended up also getting the 3 side combo with mac and cheese, fries, and the tomato soup! All delicious sides, I wish the tomato soup would come with a toasted piece of bread rather than the bread cracker it comes with but the soup was still good! Would recommend all these sides, but let's be real you can't go wrong with a fried potato! read more

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen - Grilled salmon salad! - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Delicious food! New to us, but evidently not to the locals. Will definitely go back next time we are in Carlsbad.

Good food, nicely prepared. Service and atmosphere great. Outdoor dining spaces are plentiful.

We used to love this place. We have ordered many salads and soups and they were delicious. The last few times have not been good. We just ordered salads tonight. I ordered the Mediterranean with chicken and again the chicken is super chewy. It's almost like they are cooking it, then freezing it and thawing it out to put in the salads. It's disgusting. My husband ordered a salad with salmon and it is very thin and dry. Horrible! This place has gone so down hill. Giving them 3 stars only in hopes they go back to what they were. read more

The service was very good. My soup was very tasty and warm not piping hot. the sandwich was just above average and was not as flaorful as I would have expected. The cole slaw that came with the sandwich was bitter tasting. read more

Great place! The food is very fresh and tasty. Everything we ordered was good. They have a nice outdoor seating area, complete with pillows on the bench seats. read more