Mendocino Farms

I order from Mendocino Farms in San Ramon at least three times a week — and it never disappoints. At this point, the manager has started recognizing me, which says so much about how welcoming and attentive the team is. The staff is consistently friendly, efficient, and genuinely helpful. The food is ridiculously good — super fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully put together. I have a rotating lineup of favorites, but I honestly don’t think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. It’s rare to find a place that delivers this level of quality and consistency every single time. I’m so grateful to have this spot right downstairs from where I work. And bonus: on Wednesdays, kids eat free. Boo-yah.

We ordered Sweet Peach & Goat Cheese Salad and a few other dishes to go. They forgot the bottle of water that we ordered and when asked they have us one but didn't feel sorry at all. The peach salad had unripe peaches that were not sweet at all. They were as hard as apples so not really good for a peach salad. It's the second time it's been disappointing for us in term of quality and service.

Visited Mendocino Farms for a weekend lunch and had a great experience! Even with the weekend crowd, everything was handled perfectly. The food was fresh and delicious as always—their sandwiches and salads never disappoint. The service was friendly and surprisingly fast, and the whole vibe of the place made for a really nice, easy-going lunch. Everything was on point. It’s definitely our go-to spot when we want something healthy, consistent, and high-quality. We’ll be back!

Love Chen's chicken salad, the dressing is really good and ingredients very fresh. Not so fried chicken sandwich is amazing, tastes just as good as actual fried chicken except this is healthier. Always excited to come to Mendocino, and this location has quick service, and the online order pickup is very convenient and fast. A good amount of tables, and the heaters outside are nice on a cold day. Shoutout to Joseph for the friendly service, and I'm looking forward to coming back next time.

I love coming to Mendocino Farms, especially this location in San Ramon. The salads and sandwiches never miss. Chen’s Chinese salad, not so fried chicken sandwich, and Thai mango salad are all consistently good! Lots of flavor, ingredients, and reasonable portion size. The staff is kind and efficient with online orders. I want to especially give a shoutout to Joseph. He is very kind, and truly cares especially during the busy lunch hours. Definitely worth a visit to this branch!

I rarely give a restaurant 5 stars, but this one deserves every one of them! The atmosphere is fun, very clean and has seating options both inside and outside. The staff are very friendly, helpful and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious! Every item we ordered was a hit including the Peruvian Steak Sandwich, the Thai Mango Salad (we subbed tofu for the chicken), the Vegan Banh Mi and the potato salad. And to top if off they had a variety of drink options including a 4 homemade options: Pomegranate Mint Lemonade, Classic Lemonade, Passion Fruit Black Tea and Get Your Greens Agua Fresca.

I had a seasonal salad. It was amazing. The seating outside were comfortable despite cold weather with the gas heaters. The sale I had was the best combination of flavors. It had plenty of chicken and crunchy nuts.

Located in the San Ramon City Center, and right next to the kids play area, Mendocino Farms has some wonderful and healthy food choices for you. Even better, take that delicious food outside to dine in the warm sun and listen to your favorite Xmas music while the little one's laugh and run. Great people, (and dog) watching while you eat!We landed on the Pink Lady Beet and Goat Cheese salad with the Chicken Pesto Caprice sando. Absolutely delicious flavor! Highly recommend!

Joseph S and his crew are absolutely incredible and provided my husband and I stellar service! We had such a great experience at the San Ramon location. Joseph was so kind to us and the food was incredible. Thank you so much to him and his amazing staff We will be coming back soon!

The food was great and the service was even better! We sat outside not expecting table service, and one of the cashier found us and brought our food - that's service!

Amazing food & better service from Jo!! I love the hummus crunch and ceaser salad!!!!!!

Visited Mendocino Farms for a weekend lunch and had a great experience! Even with the weekend crowd, everything was handled perfectly. The food was fresh and delicious as always--their sandwiches and salads never disappoint. The service was friendly and surprisingly fast, and the whole vibe of the place made for a really nice, easy-going lunch. Everything was on point. It's definitely our go-to spot when we want something healthy, consistent, and high-quality. We'll be back!

I had an amazing experience at Mendocino Farms! The whole crew was incredible -- Amber, Claudia, Moisés, and Andrés were so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Both managers, Alberto and Joseph, were on the floor making sure everything ran smoothly. Big kudos to the kitchen -- the food was amazing. I ordered the Farm Club and the Avo Quinoa, and both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can taste the love and pride in every bite. Highly recommend this location. I'll definitely be coming back!

I have been to one of these places in Sacramento so I tried this one. It was in a mall. We went around lunch time. It was busy but no line and we ordered right away. I got the Chimichurri Steak sandwich and it was tasty and good. The wife got the Farm club and it was great to. I love soup and the turkey sausage kale was not bad. The place was clean and they bring out the food to you when it's ready. It was weird that they didn't give you a number sign. So you had to flag the guy down who was walking around with your food. I would come back again

This location is located in the Bishop Ranch Center. They have inside and outside dining. You walk up to the counter and place your order, then they bring your food out to your table. I ordered the Farm club sandwich. My husband ordered the steak sandwich and the lemon chicken soup. The sandwiches were good; the ingredients were fresh. Everything was pretty good.

Went here for lunch,really busy place,line is too long,we are cooped up in the tiny hallway leading to ordering.Staff are so busy but fast enough to cater to customers,menu is a bit overwhelming,but the food we ordered have big delish taste and portion is just right for tiny eaters but the flavorful food made us happy .We ordered not so fried chicken,lemon farro soup and chicken Parmesan.

Food: Mama Chen's Chinese Chicken Salad (10/10) - The portion is big and there were so many layers of flavor to this salad. Normally, with a lot of salads, the different veggie flavors kind of all blend in but I can clearly taste the cilantro, bean sprouts, and more. I loved the flavor and crunch that the cashews and crispy wontons added as well. The miso mustard sesame dressing was a good combined with it as well and it wasn't too strong. The chicken wasn't dry, came in good portion, and tasted good. Kids Pizza (7/10) - Despite how it looks, it tasted pretty decent and it comes with apples too! Nice for a small meal. Service: Very straight to the point service. You order at register for to-go or dine-in and wait for your name to be called. You can choose where you want to sit for dine-in--whether it's indoor or outdoor. They are pretty helpful and nice. Ambiance: Super lively and bright spot inside the mall. Nice little stop for a healthy meal. It's pretty clean but super busy. Every table was filled when I came--both indoor and outdoor. Lots of people were waiting for their orders as well. There wasn't a long line but it's a pretty lively, packed place. I eventually found a table though!

I loved Mendocino Farms. The quality of food at different locations hasn't disappointed me once. I ordered a seasonal salad and steak sandwich. They both taste delicious. This is a self service restaurant but the cashier who took my order was friendly and patient. Inside of this place is clean and makes you feel comfortable eating there and hanging out with family or friends. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who love to eat fresh and quality food.

The food is so fresh here and the quality can be tasted I had the peruvian steak sandwich (I'm going by memory this review is from 2-1/2 weeks ago and it was favorable. My friend had the peach with gray cheese salad she loved it. The restaurant is cafeteria style, you order before sitting down and you can scan their qr code so when your order is ready they can locate you (I don't know if I like it or not lol I'm old school) the service was great and definitely will be back. Parking is available but can br busy and lots full.

Visited for a midday business lunch and tried the GOAT salad. Service was friendly and prompt. Restaurant had both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor allows pets. Good for families too. Pricing was in line with typical Lot restaurants. Healthy menu but might be challenging for picky eaters. Will visit again!

Love the decor here! Good nunber of seating outdoors with patio heaters and lots of indoor seating. We came here on a Wednesday and discovered kids eat free!!!!! With a purchase of a full entrée. Everything we ordered here taste fresh and just delicious. I ordered the prosciutto / chicken panini. Wife ordered the modern Caesar and a cup of Greek lemon chicken and farro soup. The kids got the chicken tender meal that comes with slices of apples and a drink. Everyone was very satisfied with their meal. Friendly staff at the counter so we couldn't ask for more. Nice little weeknight trip! Success!

Mendocino Farms is always a great experience and we're happy when we get the chance to stop the restaurant. There's always a great selection of food. Everything always tastes so fresh and delicious. The online ordering system is really convenient and pick up is pretty easy. I love the different sandwiches, they always taste so good. The banh mi sandwich is always so nice and a modern take on the Vietnamese sandwich. Even the ham sandwich was so flavorful and fresh. Highly recommend this place!

This is actually a really solid chain. At $14, my sandwich was large, fresh and tasty. The menu is diverse with salads and a whole array of sandwiches and I appreciate that calorie count is included. The space is fast/casual - you order at the counter and find a seat with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, a fresh and healthy-ish lunch option that doesn't break the bank. Nothing groundbreaking, but no complaints here.

I ordered a to-go salad for lunch and it was a huge bowl of lettuce. It was topped with juicy steak, quinoa, avocado, tomatoes, and a nice Cesar dressing, however I wish there was more meat/ toppings that could be enough for the bottom of the bowl. It is a great, healthy, hearty salad, but I do wish there was a little less lettuce and bit extra of everything else. The service was great. When our doordasher brought our food, everything was nicely packed and included utensils and napkins. I have eaten here in person and the ambiance is very farmers market like. Very family oriented, fresh, & welcoming.

Always come here when in town. Joseph and Team were great today - food is always good and service is a plus!

Initially I felt a little overwhelmed with the crowd at the restaurant. It has indoor and outdoor seating and it was quite packed at lunch time. However, within 15-20' folks had gone back to work, and the craziness quickly calmed down. There were ten of us. Some ordered on-line but most of the others waited patiently in the quick moving order line. The staff were very helpful and patient, so worth a few extra minutes! We ordered, salads,sandwiches and the combos. The staff brought the beers out to our table and the food kept coming out steadily. I had the combo with the turkey salsa verde (spicy hot!) and the Oaxacan potato salad. Delicious and at $12.xx, a bargain! The pickup and delivery process was a little chaotic, hence the loss of a star. Will return!

I rarely write negative reviews. This location had chicken pieces in my vegetarian sandwich. It's bad because of both ethical reason and cross contamination reasons. I left my number with the store but no one has reached out. Check your Veggie sandwich, watch out for meat in it!

Love the Vegan Bahn Mi and the Thai Mango Salad with Tofu. The delivery is super quick too

I visited again as I was craving a salad. It was close to closing (around 8:30 pm) on a Wednesday, there were people eating but no one in line to order. The worker who helped me was really friendly and helpful. I ordered a limited special salad - the Golden State Cobb to go. The salad itself was delicious and the ingredients seemed fresh, I was just disappointed with the portion size for the price - you can see a lot of empty space in the container. I also thought it was somewhat misleading when I ordered, the worker said "it comes with your choice of protein, would you like chicken or steak?" As if you could choose either protein and it "came" with the salad which in my mind means it's included in the salad's price, but I knew from looking at the menu - the base salad is $14.50 and you could choose to add on either protein for $4 or $6.45 respectively. I thought the choice of words could be a bit misleading/confusing to many. Otherwise I do love Mendocino for fresh and healthy flavors and will probably be back.

I am a big fan of their faux fried chicken sandwich, any salad with fruit in it, and the lemon orzo soup. The kid's meal is great in that you get a lot, but I wish they had better protein options. I do appreciate that you can still get the fountain drinks like the green lemonade with the kid's meal.

We just wanted a light dinner so ordered two salads: the Modern Caesar and the Not so Fried Chicken salad. The Caesar salad contained a crunchy superfood which I believe was semi raw quinoa. It honestly felt like I was eating sand so not quite so appetizing. The rest of the salad was very fresh and the dressing was a traditional Caesar dressing. The chicken salad also had an unappetizing ingredient-the chicken which was slimy and had a strange suspect flavor. Similar to the other salad, the rest of it was fresh and plentiful. Not sure if we'd go back to those two menu items. Service was non-applicable but we waited near the online order pick up area and found out 10 minutes into the wait that our order was just sitting for us at the phone order counter. Good thing we ordered cold food.

What an absolutely delightful experience we had at Mendocino Farms! This restaurant is conveniently located in City Square in San Ramon as we were staying in a nearby hotel. Our family of 7 enjoyed the location and the overall ambiance. We ordered a variety of sandwiches and salads and everyone throughly enjoyed theirs. The staff was amazing, making sure we had what we needed (even the heater outside on a chilly evening). We will definitely come here again!

I got the Happy Hippi and I really loved it. The manager was so friendly and helpful. She personally greeted customers who she handed orders to! That's a first I witnessed. I told her I was in a hurry. She immediately went to tell the cooks and sped up my sandwich order. It was a very simple act yet I have never experienced in any other place. This IS customer service! I love how fresh food is, how friendly the staff is, and how convenient the location is. Definitely coming back.

really enjoyed the goat cheese and peach salad, I think it was seasonal, but it was so tasty! Every bite was super fresh and delicious

Always a yummy lunch here! I got the Vegan Banh Mi sandwich with a side potato salad, and it was really good! I do wish the half sandwich portion was a bit larger for its price. My partner got the Chicken Pesto Caprese sandwich, which is his regular order and he loved it as always. We ate outside in the outdoor seating area right infront of the grass lawn. I love the seats with the fake grass, it adds a nice touch! We'll definitely be back!

Delicious sandwiches and salads. I got the Peruvian steak sandwich and it was perfectly crunch and juicy. The staff is friendly, helpful, and offers great recommendations. The menu layout in multiple places makes it easier to order. The place is also well staffed and kept clean. The only thing is I wish they had more soup options

Immediate food poisoning after eating the curry couscous and Thai mango salad on Saturday, October 18, at 12:30 pm.

I am embarrassed to say this is the first time I have come here and it a pay now and sit type of dining. You get unlimited refills on the custom drinks and scan the qr code on your table to be served for indoor dining. They had amazing tasting ranch and service after your food is served. Here is what we got: Chicken caprese (5/5): flavor profile is sooo good, you have the panini pressed sandwich giving it a crunch, chicken pieces for the meaty texture and grilled bell peppers Turkey blt (not too sure on the name) (3/5): the bread being served cold wouldnt normally be a problem but I just did not like the bread texture, almost grainy, maybe its gluten free not sure, turkey and other fillings were good. I would highly recommend the chicken caprese.

I have come to this place frequently. The service is always good. The food is delicious my personal fav is the chimichurri steak sandwich. I also love the impossible taco salad I just found out they took it off their menu. There is plenty of seating inside and outside giving lots of opportunity to enjoy the weather or if it's too hot or too cold you can come inside. The servers make sure the tables are clean.

Mendocino Farms is a casual chain restaurant hailing from Southern California, offering a globally-inspired menu of sandwiches, salads, and sides. The Impossible Taco Salad came with a base of chopped kale and romaine topped with corn, black beans, jicama, tomatoes, avocado, red onions, crispy quinoa, and Impossible chorizo, a plant-based ground meat with a convincingly distinctive chorizo flavor. The fresh greens and crunchy toppings came together to make a delicious salad, all brought together by a creamy chipotle ranch dressing. I also tried the Peruvian Steak sandwich, a soft toasted potato roll filled with tender, juicy steak slices in aji amarillo, along with romaine, tomatoes, and red onions. Everything here was flavorful, delicious, and came at a good value. The sunny restaurant was kid-friendly with crayons, coloring pages, high chairs, and changing stations in the bathroom.

When my coworker and I travel to other places for work we always try and find somewhere new to eat. I searched yelp for a local place and found Mendocino Farms. First they have a great menu with seasonal items. I had a Sweet Peach & Goat Cheese Salad and a Hot Honey Peach & Prosciutto Sandwich. Now I can't tolerate too much heat so they were happy to put the hot honey on the side. My coworker had the Peruvian Steak sandwich and said it was terrific! We were welcomed when we walked in and the person was helpful when we placed our order. After we were done someone took our trays to sort the trash, recycles and food. Bathrooms were very clean. Overall. Outstanding and we will be back.

Joesph was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure he shared what all my options were to help place my order. The food is amazing. The service is great. My family and I always love going to this place!

Over the past couple months I have eaten at this location two times. Each time I ordered their turkey sand which. ( I can't recall what they call it) Each time there was a miniscule amount of turkey. Note to the CFO, approve an increase in the quality and raise the price by a dollar or two if you need to do that. The employees here are always, hard working and polite.

I love this place. My kids? Not so much. Why? Their kids meal isn't the best. BUT that will (hopefully) Change soon. What I got: Possibly my favorite Salad of all time: The Impossible Taco Salad. Chipotle Ranch dressing with Impossible burger and a series of greens that make my mouth water. DROOL. I could eat this almost every day! What the kids got: Turkey and cheese kid's meal. They don't like it because it's almost always dry and over done. The bread ends up being hard. Last time we went though, the manager suggested we ask them to do a half toast. 1) didn't know you can do that. 2) glad he listened to our concerns and gave us a protip. Looking forward to go back and try out the new hack. Another reason i like this place? City Center has plenty of parking and is great for the family. This place is on the ground floor and you can eat your sandwich/salad while your kids play at the green area. Great ambiance for a summer lunch.

Food was great! Joe and his crew were courteous and helpful. We'll definitely be back.

I had a seasonal salad. It was amazing. The seating outside were comfortable despite cold weather with the gas heaters. The sale I had was the best combination of flavors. It had plenty of chicken and crunchy nuts. The service was abit lax. I get That it is cafeteria style but they can smile .

The service here is great. John greeted us with a smile and is knowledgeable about the menu. Will be coming back.

TOTALLY LOVED THE FARM CLUB SANDWICH. Whoever the chef was for my meal... I thank you! I thought I took a picture of it and it just didn't show up in my picture pile when I got home so that's disappointing because it was a very beautiful and tasty sandwich! My daughter and friend and I were able to get a table outside, which was perfect ambience And the servers were so courteous... Just a perfect day on a Sunday in June. Atmosphere is wonderful and the food was just perfect... Couldn't have been a better day - try it you'll like it I think.

My favorite sandwich is the "not so fried chicken" sandwich. It is so tasty, juicy & crunchy. I love the dips they offer with the soups! And they always have the best soups. I test-tasted it the Thai sweet potato soup along with the lemon Moroccan? chicken soup. It was the perfect pair! My dinner was excellent!

I regularly work in San Ramon and stay at the Marriot in Bishop Ranch. This is such an easy walk from the hotel and the food is great. Service was quick and the portions were a good size that allowed me to take some back to my room. I liked the food sourcing and recipes were clean and tasty, high recommend if in the area! The only reason I took away a star is the QR codes on the tables didn't seem to work right. I had to move from table to table to get one to work.

The November to Remember sandwich starts with an incredibly well-thought-out foundation of toasted cranberry walnut wheat bread that provides the perfect crunch and nutty sweetness. The bread choice shows real creativity in complementing the seasonal flavors. While the sandwich offers a delightful array of Thanksgiving-inspired ingredients, the multiple sauces (herb aioli and spicy cranberry chutney) could potentially make the bread soggy if not eaten quickly. However, this is a minor concern given the overall composition. The combination of juicy roasted turkey, savory mushroom & turkey sausage stuffing, and melted mozzarella creates a hearty, satisfying profile that's elevated by the fresh crunch of shredded romaine. The spicy cranberry chutney adds a brilliant sweet-sour kick that ties all the flavors together, making this sandwich very tasty. It's like having Thanksgiving dinner in a perfectly portable form. Also had a glass of house Cabernet wine to complement the sandwich. Total cost of my meal was about $25 which I consider high for lunch but it was a tasty sandwich. A solid 4 out of 5 stars.

Great salads and sandwiches at Bishop Ranch mall. You order your food and scan the QR code at your table to let them know where you are seated so they can bring you your food. Fresh, healthy, and delicious!

Nothing beats having a refreshing bowl of salad and a fulfilling sandwich outdoors, seeing all the kids and dogs running around, laughing on a Sunday afternoon at Mendocino Farm.

It's been awhile since I've been to a Mendocino Farms, so I kinda forgot what it was like. I'm used to deli sandwiches being a little more artificial (does that make sense?). Stuff here is super fresh but it feels like a really, really good sandwich that's made at home. I suspect that this review won't make sense, so lemmie rephrase: if artisan "rustic" sandwiches are your jam, you'll probably like this place. For me, it's a 4-star but I can't go any higher than that. May

Love Mendocino Farms. It's one of the restaurants at city center that I like to visit again and again. They have indoor and outdoor seatings. It's next to the grass area which you can just enjoy your lunch while your kids run around. We have also ordered using the app and it's so easy and convenient. My favorite sandwich is the Not-So-fried chicken sandwich!! And my favorite salad is the strawberry field salad which was a limited edition so can't wait for it to be back on the menu!

Pretty good, healthy, and a quick bite for lunch or dinner. Reasonable price! First time here as I was looking for healthier food options in town. They provide nutrition content with calories, so great info if you're health conscious. I was feeling hungry that day, so I ordered a not so fried chicken sandwich with mashed potato salad. It was interesting they added chicken and fried crumbs separately to give it that fried crispy bite, without frying the whole chicken. What a creative idea. Also potato salad, medium size was a decent portion. I shared with my hubby and we were fully satisfied. I wanna try healthier options next time!

Mendocino Farms offers a beautiful array of sandwiches, salads, and sides. Their mission is to "offer something truly unique and crave able to set it apart from the norm." I can say that from what I ate that they accomplished their mission. We ordered to go and we both got the Chimichurri Steak and Bacon sandwich on a toasted sesame roll. The roll, stuffed with applewood smoked bacon, juicy steak, and marinated red peppers looked amazing. Plus, the caramelized onion jam, chimichurri, shredded romaine and herb aioli added to the color and overall appeal of this bad baby. Holy smokes! The flavor!!! I can just describe it as messy deliciousness. Make sure you grab a thick bib and a stack of napkins for the flavor ride you're going to have! Needless to say, I'm coming back for more!