best comfort food of my life! Turkey Pot pie on monday and tuesday has kept me coming back. Everything is made from scratch (dressings, mac n cheese, soups) And it's actually served hot to your table. Extremely customer oriented as well, it's a very relaxed environment. Keep up the good work. read more

It's good. I dunno. It's not HOLY #$(*BALLS AMAZING, but it's good. Their fries were fresh and hot and crispy, very nicely prepared. I had the California Cubano sandwich, and it was reasonably tasty if a little dry. I was intrigued by their fountain beverage options, since it's Boylan Soda instead of Coke/Pepsi. But to be honest, if you're accustomed to Coke/Pepsi, Boylan's cola flavored beverage just tastes kinda of strange: heavy on the clove, a little less carbonation...? The restaurant is pretty spacious and it still looks fresh and clean and new and the design is well-suited to neighborhood yuppies. Staff was perfectly friendly and helpful in describing their menu items, so I would certainly go back. read more

I LOVE this place, mostly because of the options and that their food is fresh and easily customizable. They are great for food allergies, and very knowledgable about what's in the dishes. I love the customizable salads as you can choose from tons of options. I feel safe eating here, as I get sick from most restaurants (allergies to soy, gluten and dairy) but am able to choose from several options at this restaurant. The staff is friendly and service is very quick. The outside seating is great too! read more

This was one of the places we visited while we were in Carlsbad. We went with our whole family and seating was easy to fine. The set up is ordering upfront and pain and then they will bring you the food. I got tritip sandwich which was delicious. The sauce was not too strong. And the fries were perfect. My husband got the turkey melt and he said it was one of the best turkey melts he's ever had. The pricing was reasonable. Everyone was very helpful. read more

Yum! My favorite lace for lunch or quick place to pick Up dinner. Their salads are delicious and usually my go to for lunch. My husband loves for jfk there because of their selection of sodas with real sugar in them. The turkey sandwich is a favorite as well. read more

Always fresh ingredients, create your own salad menu, good atmosphere, great for takeout, yummy fries, lots of options for condiments and dressings. Craft beer, tasty wine, kefir soda, yummy dessert options. I could only complain about this place if I was forced to and the only thing I could come up with is *sometimes*... parking is tricky. But my legs work... so... it's really no big deal read more

This is one of my favorite places in Carlsbad to get a very wholesome lunch! Many salad choices or you can make your own which is a great option as well. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is nice too. Grab a seat outside for an even better experience. read more

We were staying at La Costa Resort about 2 miles from here and wanted to get a healthy quick lunch without doing GMO, non organic, so called food and asked the front desk where to go. They lead us to this wonderful yummie restaurant. The menu selection will fit anybody's pallet from meat eater to vegetarian. The food which they serve is local and organic. I had the small cob salad and a half of the portabela mushroom sandwich. It was delicious and I was so happy to find an alternative choice which was healthy and yummy! Even their soda machine is one that serves sodas made with real sugar - no corn sugar AKA high fructose corn Syrup. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! I have been eating here since they first opened. The atmosphere is amazing and the menu is extensive and all so delicious. I highly recommend you try their fries with their garlic chive aioli. The staff is young but very well trained, and that is something I applaud them for. The healthy options add so much value to the restaurant as a whole. I will be returning for sure. read more

Yummy salads, and even better Tri-tip. No branches, One of a kind (: We have enjoyed having lunch and dinner here. read more

Since Starting our Bootcamp and healthy choice of living we were in need of some fantastic new eateries. Boy did this place deliver. Wooo Wooo You walk in and you can feel and smell the fresh food surrounding your senses. It was delightful and heavenly. Came in after a late night bootcamp and devoured a turkey entree plate and a salmon entree plate. I ordered the turkey plate and the first thing they say is I believe we are out of turkey.... noooooo why must this happen. He walks over does the discount double check move and to my surprise turkey is out fresh and ready to serve. Joined with french fries(hey I just started the healthy eating) and fresh fruit it was a perfect pairing to end my night. They also serve you a little dish of sauce to go with the turkey. Oh my, that sauce was perfect to add over the turkey, its a must try. My girlfriend ordered the salmon plate and it was just as good. I preferred the turkey but that's just me since I am not a big fish eater. To top of our dinner we threw in a couple of Endless summer's by Karl Strauss, went down nice and smooth and complimented the turkey just nice. Everything was perfectly cooked and served fresh. I couldn't ask for a better meal. They even had this cool soda pop machine, I didn't have it but it looked super cool and definitely a few flavors I would like to try. If the rest of the food is as good as the turkey and salmon then I am looking forward to coming back for the meatloaf and some more turkey. read more

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Came here with some friends and loved it. Made my own salad and the basil dressing (the first one on the list) is really good. Huge portions. Bf got the tri tip (decent) and the curried couscous (yum) and fried onion strings (awesome!) The short ribs were braised well. The onion soup is okay. Def had leftovers! Would love to come back again but only in SD for a day :( read more

The employees didn't even compliment my skirt! Jk it was awesome I really enjoyed experience at tin leaf. They had a GREAT atmosphere. Everyone was working hard, the food was really REALLY good. I had one of the do it yourself salads and it was quite honestly the FRESHEST salad I've ever had. Their website was extremely informative and surprisingly modern for how small the business is. Whoever is running the place knows how to run a business in the heart of Carlsbad/ Encinitas area. When I found out that you could take full dinners home in awesome looking dishes, I was sold on so much more than just a restaurant. It is going to be a delicious resource for many days to come! read more

I love the food here.....It's usually so good! And I just edited this 3-star review up to 4 stars after having the scone half of my meal today! The Lentil Soup is great! And the girl at the counter suggested squeezing some lemon in it....it was absolutely yummy! The other 1/2 of my lunch was not up to par. My critique, that I hope they can remedy before the next time I come in, is that I just ordered 1/2 a Tri-Tip sandwich..... The tri-tip itself Hs great flavor, but it's a little "rare" for my taste.....like bloody rare! Plus, the main issue is that the chef/cook is slicing the tri-tip wrong, which made my sandwich REALLY hard to eat. Meat is generally supposed to be sliced "against the grain", so that it is super tender. They are making slices along the grain which makes for it being tough, stringy and not very pleasant to eat. I'll probably try it again, but having to request that I get more Med Well slices and that it's sliced against the grain should be a given, so I'm a bit disappointed. Update: I just got off the phone w/ a "manager". He was nice at first, but then got a bit argumentative with me, saying "well, they slice the tri-tip the same way every time." So I guess I'll have to say that if that's the New Way that they service the Tri-Tip, I'll give it a 2, down from a 10. read more

My friend and I stopped for lunch after attending an event nearby. I had wanted to check this place out for a while but haven't really found the right opportunity. Parking is kinda strange but whatever. The restaurant was clean and the employees nice. The menu is sort of limited but the choices were decent. I had a meatloaf sandwich and found it lacking in flavor. The sandwich even had bacon on it so I wonder how dull it would have been without that extra bacon flavor. The fries were also pretty average. Maybe I just wasn't meant to eat healthy (ish) food?? I did like the fancy sodas though, they were yummy. Overall a bit expensive for what you get. read more

This place is great for a quick lunch! Their menu is expansive and fresh! I love getting the grilled salmon salad. The salmon is always cooked to perfection and so tasty! I also like to build my own salad. They have a wide selection for toppings! I will definitely keep coming back! read more

Maybe this will wear off soon, maybe not--but my co-workers and I are, as a group, in love with this place. It's like Panera Bread's chic older cousin who can serve alcohol. So far I've just had a few of the sandwiches and fries, but I lust over everyone else's plates too. Oh, and give the cherry soda a try. I do NOT drink soda as a general rule, but this is the good non-HFCS laced stuff and it's a delight. Cheers! read more

Just average overall. I had the Mediterranean Salad last time and did not like the texture of the chicken, it was tough and not really white meat chicken. I've had other salads and sandwiches in the past and feel they are basic. Nothing great, nothing bad. I just don't feel very satisfied. Good for a quick, healthy lunch. read more

I came here for an impromptu lunch with my cousin. I ordered the tri tip sandwich with a salad and balsamic vinegar dressing. Both were delish! The greens were super fresh and the sandwich was well seasoned making it a great choice for lunch. My cousin ordered the tri tip salad and devoured it! Didn't take pics this time (I was starving - lol) but I will next time I go which I plan in doing soon. read more

I fell in love with their signature Tin Leaf salad! Decided to try this place out for lunch today. It's a very spacious casual restaurant and was kept clean. The service was fast and the employees are humble. They have a variety of items on the menu and they all looked so delicious! This will be my place for a fresh and tasty wholesome salad. The drinks are different. They have their own brand of "sodas". I had their fresh brewed Iced Tea and it sure quenched my thirst. It is a bit expensive, but you pay for what you get. Unfortunately, fresh food does cost more than processed food... read more

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Very pleasantly surprised. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Tri tip for $14 with 2 sides. Imagine that. Better yet don't bother to imagine, go try it. read more

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Some people like this type of place. Not me. It's loud, with poorly prepared cliche food priced too high, served by overworked distracted staff, in a loud room at cramped tables. read more

The staff were great. Very friendly and attentive. But I went for the food and it was disappointing. I ordered the ahi sandwich with fries. The ahi-to-other-ingredients ratio was off. A thin slice of bland ahi with a thick bun and too many greens and too strong a mustard sauce. The fish should be the star in the sandwich but instead it was an afterthought. The fries were more crunchy than crisp -- too long in the fryer I suspect. read more

This place is great! The food has always been fresh and delicious. My husband and I have been here several times since discovering it 2 months ago. We've had the Mediterranean Salad, All natural Santa-Maria Tri Tip and Sesame crusted Ahi Tuna. All were excellent. The fries are to die for and go great with the spicy aioli sauce. The service is also great. I agree that it is pricey but it's OK to splurge once in a while for great food. read more

The food was ok. I did like the "make your own salad" menu and the candied pistachios were really good. I got the pecan blondie because they ran out of the pumpkin cheesecake brownie. Pecan blondie was super sweet but good. It's a nice little place in a plaza with some outside seating. read more

I loved my meal. I ordered the BLT with turkey and avocado. The multi-grain bread was so fresh and delicious, so was the bacon. It's smoked applewood I think - they are NOT chintzy with it, it was layered and covered every inch/surface area. It was perfectly cooked, juicy not dry and incredibly flavorful. It was all very fresh. My mouth was ecstatic. I really enjoyed the homeade potato salad also. The fresh squeezed lemonade seemed a bit sweet but that's a preference things. I don't mind the decor our "hard" seats as was indicated by a previous reviewed. I will definitely be back to this place. Eager to taste other dishes. Bon Appetite! read more

Very good. This was our first time here- and we have lived here longer than Tin Leaf has been at this location. Only reason- I HATE VONS and try to avoid the whole center. Anyway- service was EXCELLENT, food came out fast, nice atmosphere and great menu selection. Everything tasted healthy & fresh. To the chef- my only complaint: My "backyard BBQ" sandwich roll seemed like a parbaked roll that was not finished in the oven. Had that bun not been sort of "raw" tasting, this place earns a full 5 stars. Everything else was great! read more

Previous reviews state that the servings are small and people are reluctant to order a $10 salad. Let me assure you, the salads are ENORMOUS (Maybe the owners read your reviews!!) No side bread required. Two things I love about this place: 1. It is CLEAN 2. It is CLEAN!!! I'm not crazy about eating in a strip mall, but hey, we are in America, so it's hard to avoid these days. They do their very best to create a "Plaza" feel. The enclosed patio is lovely any time of day or night. I don't FEEL like I'm in a Panera or Pei Wei, that's for sure (and the sodium content is lower than either of those two...check the Pei Wei and Panera calories/sodium/fat on line. They are NOT serving "health" food, that's for certain!) This is a welcome addition to the La Costa restaurant line-up. read more

#heaven it's tough being the only vegetarian in the group! #dontjudge This restaurant came recommended by the non vegetarians in the house. I ordered a kale salad without mushrooms and it was perfect. Definitely could be my "go to spot" if only i lived in the area. read more

A fun, modern, well designed, fresh, healthy and tasty restaurant. Their BLT with avocado is The Best! The entire family loved their food! The only thing I missed were the classic soft-drinks (i.e. Coke). Didn't like the flavor of the brand they carry. read more

This place is a tad pricey but the food tasted pretty good and fresh. I got tri tip sandwich. I felt it was alright. I had half of my brother turkey melt and that was delicious. If you like turkey, I highly recommend it. The decor inside is modern. Good service as well. I also like the assortment of teas read more

I like this place. Their food is fresh, tasty and healthy. I usually end up with a salad when I go here because they are so good. Service is good and they have outdoor seating which is nice and comfortable. I definately recommend giving this place a try. read more

Although food is not bad, unfortunately the management/owner staff take the rating all the way down for friends & I. They aren't friendly at all, & that matters to the overall customer experience. The food is pricey as it is, and when you add in their aloof attitude, like you are bothering them, it all makes for an unpleasant experience. Plus, when you can hear them talking down to their staff for orders...Yeahhhhh...no, not a fun, relaxing place. I can get "fresh" food many places that are much more pleasant of an experience. We will be taking ourselves to a more accommodating eatery, with equally fresh & unique food, possibly less $, but even if it's more $, a friendly atmosphere is worth the extra cost! read more

Knowing I can't go wrong with Yelp, my husband and I did a search for a new place to eat while visiting Carlsbad. The Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen was an awesome choice. We ordered a salad and a turkey melt to share. The food was fresh and delicious. The staff was incredible! They went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. We sat at a table on the grass under the trees and it was like a private little picnic. I wish I lived near this restaurant so I could visit again and again. The sodas are amazing too! read more

They have an awesome mediterranean salad with chicken. The organic soda fountain is good as is the beer selection. The deserts are great and its a prime location to eat a casual dinner before hitting Cineopolis. read more

Real Fresh FOOD! We had dinner here last week and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. I had the turkey breast plate and my BF had a sandwich. We sat outside which was nice. It's right off a busy corner but it isn't that noisy. There were children running around and having a great time so it is kid friendly. We didn't mind the kids running around and neither did any of the other customers. The food was cooked fresh. My green beans were still crispy but cooked and my bok choy and mushrooms were cooked perfectly too. It was my first time at this location and they did not disappoint! I've been to the one at Irvine Spectrum and can trust that I can expect the same level of service and excellent food at both locations! Thank you Tin Leaf! read more

Really good eats! They had a nice looking menu with reasonable pricing. I had the portobello mushrooms, Brussels sprouts and Belgium fries. No serious complaints. Friendly service and not a long wait for being as busy as it was. I will be back for sure. read more

Tin Leaf is such a cute lunch spot. I've eaten here 3 times since moving to the area & I love it. They have a nice patio area by a fountain outside, unique real soda options (not like the stsndard Coke/ Pepsi products) and their brisket sandwich is soo good. I wish I could review another plate there but I always look forward to that sandwich. Service is always fast and polite, I've never encountered a negative here. Try it! read more

Nestled in the heart of Carlsbad near La Costa. Great alternative to Tender Greens and a must.

Food is really good. I had the steak salad. It was cooked great and the flavor was awesome. The service was also great. I wish the ambiance inside was a little warmer, it's kinda cafeteria like. We would have sat outside but the heaters weren't on. The food though is great! Can't wait to go back. read more