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Verde

4.1 (111 reviews)
ModerateSalad, Cafes, Vegetarian
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Kayla P.

This wasn't in love. It's a good spot for healthy options but overall felt underwhelming. Veggies/toppings looked fresh but the proteins didn't make my mouth water. Test was just okay. This location was empty at the time but there are seating options and the setting seemed chill. I wouldn't try again as I've had better salad options elsewhere (ex. Doc Greens).

Today's salad had noticeably less let even eat the

I've been getting salads from Verde since 2020 and always felt like it was a treat -- something worth spending a little extra on for a fresh, quality lunch. Lately, though, it feels like the quality has gone downhill. Today's salad had noticeably less lettuce than usual, and to top it off, I found a small bug in it. Super disappointing. Not only did I waste $18, but I couldn't even eat the salad.

Seasonal peach pitaya lemonade
Jacqueline T.

This is my go to in terms of Charleston "chains." I always get the Farmer's Market chopped salad and substitute the sweet potatoes for chick peas. I had the peach oitaya lemonade today, which was outstanding. Always the freshest ingredients and best service. Buy 10 salads and get 1 free is another added perk. I also see grab and gos popping up! Even at the airport! This place has a hipster vibe with compostable and recyclable options. Check it out!

Arugula, spring mix, roasted Turkey, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, and power seeds, with green goddess dressing!
Daniela Z.

When you want a fresh and loaded salad, this is the spot! I love being able to custom make my salad and alll the great options they have. I also love that you can get it chopped! Their vegan green goddess dressing is DELICIOUS.

Southern Harvest salad.
Max M.

Yes, when you go in here the first time, the narrow seating is a bit off-putting, but then you see on the wall a very large painted but artistic arrow saying "Start Here," yes that is what you do, go to the back section of the long counter. The person making your salad is there behind the "sneeze guard" where you can see the freshness of their ingredients. The most difficult thing to do here is to choose what salad you want. It is all fresh and even the protein is not frozen, but cooked in their back ovens and brought out. Up on the wall are the options. Look up and far to the right for any specials for the day. Today, was the Southern Harvest salad (a standard and not a special) for both of us, prepared in front of us, and when all is in the stainless steel preparation bowl, it is chopped up with what looks like (well, at least to me) a double pizza cutter. It starts with Mesclun which is a mix of assorted young salad greens that I understand originated in France. Add to that roasted chicken (small pieces to blend in with the greens), apples )also small pieces to be easily blended in), and croutons which are unusual in that they are cornbread (but crunchy) croutons. All of this is mixed and chopped up in the stainless steel bowl and then put into a plastic serving bowl which comes with a top in case you are taking it home or to the office. The dressing (on the side if you choose) is sweet tea vinaigrette and is the best you have tasted. And, before I forget, you can have the salad served as a wrap, but not for me today as the salad is so good that a wrap (at least in my mind) would make it less delicious. If you have not been here before (this was my second time), you owe it to yourself to eat something which is both delicious and healthy. ENJOY!

Nothing like a Verde salad on a boneyard beach
John B.

I've been to a few Verde locations. There's not much difference between them, but there is a big difference between their menu based on the seasons. What was in when I visited was a "deconstructed spring roll" with such niceties as kimchi, glass noodles, peanuts, and some Heron Farm sea beans. I don't normally order the preset menu options at fast casual restaurants, but here, there was still a fair amount of customization, and I was able to get mine over my choice of greens and add some mint leaves for an even more dynamic flavor experience. Overall, the salads here have a ton of good options, and you can get them chopped in front of you for extra freshness. The ingredients offer both excellent nutrition and a local flavor. There's always something that seems uniquely local, and with the regular rotation, there's plenty of reason to stop back in. They're pricey salads, but it seems worth it to me on a vacation when I really need to find an excuse to eat something healthy and leave room for dessert, but I also want something that's special in and of itself. What was notable about this location is that it was on the road leading to some of the (fantastic) outlying islands of Charleston like Kiawah and Edisto, which are largely residential enclaves that don't have a ton of food (and definitely not a ton of vegetarian food). So why not pick up a bowl on the way? It's very convenient. I texted in and had mine brought to me curbside and was on my way. And it's hard to imagine what better food I could have brought with me to the beach.

Sherri J.

Salads are huge and so delicious! The staff were super friendly and very efficient! Will be returning VERY soon!!

Southern Harvest ($8.95): Mesclun, tofu (subbed in place of chicken), apples, pecans, and cornbread croutons with Sweet Tea Vinaigrette
Amy Lauren S.

My last few salads at Verde have been an improvement over past experiences. A friend who is new in town wanted to try it a few weeks ago, so I joined her- and she's hooked now. Last week, I stopped in to pick up dinner for my husband and I, and he loved his Cobb on King, especially the homemade dressing. My Farmer's Market salad with added shrimp was really good, and you get a LOT of shrimp for a very small upcharge (only $3.50). I've always gone inside and ordered signature creations, so I can't comment on online orders or catering. Verde's staff are always nice about modifications, like swapping out the types of cheese, switching the meat for tofu, or adding an item. The salads lately have filled up the bowl and been full of high-quality ingredients. I'm excited to go back and try this summer's seasonal creations, too.

Kale and spinach salad
Tiarra T.

This is my first time trying this place back ever since I had the horrible incident of an employee ringing up items on a salad that was not on the salad and call me a liar when I called him out about it with my mom. Even after offering to pour the salad out. That's was over a year and 1/2 ago. Needless to say I was in the coffee shop near by and needed lunch. Very hesitant to go in. Some people are nice here, some aren't. One person looked at me weird at the register when I asked for a correct ring up and still did not give a recipe upon leaving. I didn't have the energy to go back. The salad was good nothing spectacular. It's so true that a place can have the best food, but if customer service is off you can't enjoy it.

Missing veggie patty!

I ordered two bowls online. Buddah bowl and unbeanlievable bowl. I am so happy I checked the bag before walking out. The buddah bowl was missing broccoli. I also added falafel and it was a mess and all crumbles. The unbeanlievable bowl had no veggie patty. I asked and they gave me a sprinkle of crumbles in a plastic container. I mentioned to the employee that this is not what the website described the patty to be and she said she does not know what the website says or shows. I added tofu to both bowls and it was expired/had a fowl oder. I am highly disappointed and feel foolish. How could I pay this establishment $33 for two bowls for it to be treated so with this much neglect and unprofessionalism. Verde please get it together. Update - thank you to Verde and your team for responding quickly and making things right through email. I am pleased with how fast the response was and the resolution. As a foodie, I would give this place another chance because they obviously care about customer experience. Thank you again for hearing me out.

Nicole M.

I ordered online for in store pickup - website was easy to navigate, food was ready by the time I arrived and everything was delicious! Parking can be tricky in that area depending on time of day, but I think I saw an option to call in when you arrive and they'd bring the food to your car. So convenient!

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Thanks so much, Max! We're so glad you enjoyed :)

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Thank you so much, John! Can't wait to serve you again soon!

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Wow, Alex!! Thank you so much! We appreciate you visiting :)

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Thanks so much, Jay!

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Thanks, Sherri! :)

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Thanks so much, Bianka! Can't wait to serve you again, soon!

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