Tender Greens

Close to the office locality and good options for a healthy and hearty meal. Highly recommend to folks looking for a quick lunch/dinner.

Delicious pesto chicken sandwich. Their bread is so good. Also tried the tomato basil soup and a huge salad. A little pricey, but portions are huge! We came in close to closing time , but cashier was friendly and like I said, the food was terrific.

for a corporate overpriced salad place, quite good id say. better than sweet green fs (at least vegan options)

Great place for a healthy meal! I went there for lunch and had both salmon salad and chicken soup. It was more than enough for me; I couldn't even finish the salmon salad. The line moves pretty fast, and they have plenty of tables inside and outside for dining. The service is good, but nothing exceptional.

Unfortunately, I'd ordered lunch for my team from Tender Greens. We waited an hour before I called Tender Greens, after which they'd let me know that they were very delayed in preparing our food. I asked that they cancel my order, to which they agreed. My group picked up lunch elsewhere, but to my surprise, Tender Greens still billed me and delivered my order. I called nearly every day for a week trying to speak with someone who could address this issue, but didn't get help. I would absolutely not recommend ordering from this spot—especially for lunch.

I got the happy vegan and I absolutely loved it! Every item on the plate had a wonderfully unique flavor, and I especially liked the little orange lentil sauce- just makes the whole dish so much more elevated. Nitpick but the falafel could have been crispier to match the original texture, but it's good as is too. The portion sizes were pretty good as well.

Tender Greens is my absolute FAVORITE place to eat. Their grilled salmon plate is an absolute chef's kiss. In general, every location just seems to have really well-trained staff. They pay attention. The place is a bit on the pricey side, but I'll keep paying. The food isn't just really good, it's also very fresh.

Had a very good first and second experience. Both takeout and dine-in with a good experience. During lunchtime there can be some wait time. The quality is great and it’s a really good healthy choice around here.

Review is purely on the food -- loved this bowl and will order it again very soon. Steak was cooked great! The balance between the steak, freshness and citrus from of the lil salad, and warmth of the sushi rice with toasted coconut shavings on it was perfect. Generous portion of steak, I'd say about 6oz maybe a little less. Normally bowls like this skimp out on the protein so I was very happy with it. They have a nutritional guide available online! Perfect for someone like myself because I track all my food (as much as I can). I will probably come here over Sweetgreen next time around

The staff is super helpful, and my usual salmon salad is great! It gets a little loud when it's really crowded, especially with the music volume. But the Wi-Fi service is fast and reliable!

Tender Greens are only in California?! I don't know why I just assumed they were nationwide because there are so many in SoCal - but I was in SF with a bunch of colleagues from all over the country and they hadn't heard of TGs. At this location there is seating indoor and outdoors and is very walkable if you're nearby. Be careful during lunch time - literally right when we sat down the line was all of a sudden out the door and tons of people crowding to grab their pick up orders. The chaos was real. Still, the staff were calm and kind. Their menu is full of fresh, super tasty, healthy meals. I got the tomato mozzarella sandwich with roasted potatoes and agua fresca. The potatoes lacked flavor but the sandwich and agua fresca were excellent!

I visited Tender Greens for lunch and it was a great experience. I was delighted to see the biz is woman-owned and was easy to find in San Fran's busy downtown area. I went for the fried chicken sandwich with a side of mac and cheese. The sandwich had a fresh slaw on top that was really good. The mac and cheese needed salt, but it was still creamy and cheesy. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside, though it was a bit too chilly for us to sit outside this time. The service was swift and the staff was friendly. Overall, an easy choice to curb mid day cravings.

Great fast causal spot for lunch. I got the blue zone bowl which had lentils, cauliflower, and purple potatoes and I added salmon. The bowl was very significant in size and I had plenty to take home. It came with some type of chipotle crema, which really tied the entire bowl together. The potatoes were the perfect balance between soft and crispy. I also got the carrot cupcake which was just okay. It was kind of dense and felt more like a muffin. A nice sweet treat nonetheless. If you're in a hurry be sure to get here just before the lunch rush which seemed to be right at 12:00. Arrived at about 11:55 and as we were waiting for our food, I looked up and the place was packed out of nowhere: They were moving pretty quickly though, so you may be okay even if you are short on time. Although the portion was big, I didn't feel too full or gross after my meal.

Dropped in to pick up a late lunch and ended up grabbing both lunch and dinner to go. The lady at the counter had great customer service and helped me make some selections. She offered me a drink while I was waiting which was perfect so I didn't have to pull out my phone and check on Yelp. Everything was plated very well and the meals were great. Thanks again.

Tasty food but not worth the wait. I walked in at 12:10 and walked out at 12:50 with my relatively small to go order (lunch for 2). There was confusion about where to order bc the door dashers were also in the main line. I understand restaurants with good, healthy food are busier post Pandemic but Tender Greens is a total cluster.

Grabbed dinner before heading home. What I would expect from a fast casual restaurant after hours in the financial district in SF. It was empty. No wait. I ordered and within 5 min had my meal. Wait staff were all pleasant, I thought my tuna was a little more done than I would have like, but a nice fast casual experience.

I'm a Midwest girl, so this is my first time at a Tender Greens and I've gotta say - I wish we had one in Chicago! I came by with some colleagues for a quick lunch and it ended up being a the perfect spot for just that. We barely beat the lunch rush, but even with the crowd ordering after us our food was made and delivered to our table quickly. We snagged a table on the nice outdoor patio, perfect for people watching on a sunny day in SF. I was surprised to learn Tender Greens offers more than just salads -- there's sandwiches, bowls, and plates too! I went with the pacific bowl, made with sushi rice, miso mayo, pickled cucumber, carrots, mizuna, and katsu chicken mixed in a ginger dressing. This was gooooood. I was expecting to like it based off the ingredients, but I wasn't expecting to be so impressed! The size of the bowl was nice too. I left feeling full and recharged, but not stuffed to the point that I needed a nap. If I find myself back in SF (or California in general) I would definitely come back!

Tender Greens is a solid choice for a folks looking for a quick meal with healthier options. The menu has a mix of salads, heartier bowls, and sandwiches that likely will appeal to most diners, especially if you're dining in with a group. We arrived before the lunch rush, so ordering and finding a table was a breeze. They move through the line quickly too. I ordered the Cobb salad. Others in my group ordered bowls and sandwiches and everything looked good. I'm a salad person, so if I lived and worked in the area, Tender Greens would be on my regular rotation.

Like their salad. Tender Greens provide some healthy lunch options in this area. Last time we had the fried chicken sandwich we thought it was too salty.

Our regular stop, tried 2 new options - very tasty indeed. TG never disappoints, thank you!

Got the tuna nicoise, and grilled salmon plate with romaine hearts and roasted potatoes, for dinner on a Friday evening. The roasted potatoes were a tad salty, but otherwise, all of the items in our dishes were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Service was incredibly slow, the guy at the register seemed lost as if he was not trained properly. But he was friendly when serving the food at our table. The limited days/hours of operation for the SF location are a bit inconvenient, but I'm a fan of Tender Greens, and this restaurant had the same clean and inviting atmosphere you get at other locations, along with consistently tasty menu options, which I appreciate.

I write this review with so much gratitude! Had snafu while hosting a company happy hour today; 11 minutes before 100 people arrived I found out our food order with another company fell through. I ran to tender greens and explained my situation. Within minutes their entire staff was packing plates, silverware, the best bbq chicken I've eaten in long time, along with shrimp, steak, veggies, Mac and cheese and cookies. I was able to quickly rush back to the office and set up just 20 minutes into our event. We got tons of compliments on the food and our attendees didn't even know about the snafu. I can not thank their staff enough for saving the day with amazing food and great service! Highly highly recommend tender greens! Next time I'll order catering here!

I like all the healthy options this restaurant has and got the salmon bowl It came with a nice combination of butternut squash, hummus, salad, brown rice, and more Interior design was wooden, earthy, and cozy. Great place for lunch during a work day!

Literally got 3 small pieces of chicken in my $18+ bowl. This is crazy price and quality is so much worse than other Tender Greens locations. Really disappointed

Great place for a healthy meal! I went there for lunch and had both salmon salad and chicken soup. It was more than enough for me; I couldn't even finish the salmon salad. The line moves pretty fast, and they have plenty of tables inside and outside for dining. The service is good, but nothing exceptional.

A blend of vibrant, crisp vegetables, bursting with freshness and flavor. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures. The dressing, enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients without overpowering them.

4 stars based on the food. It's a great place to get a nice salmon or chicken plate and their cookies are good. I go here a bunch for take out. However the food is a bit pricey

Pricing and portion leaves a TON to be desired. This isn't where you go to get bang for your buck. Paid $19.25 for a piece of chicken that seemed like a chicken breast cut in half and flattened? Maybe 4 bites. I wish I took a picture- when I opened the container I thought it must be a mistake. The Mac and cheese side was horribly bland. I had roasted potatoes that were nothing special, and they served it with a side of marinara sauce? Still not sure what that's supposed to go with. Everything could have benefitted from a little flavor. Super disappointed and feel like I wasted my money.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 All I can say is I wish there were more Tender Greens in San Francisco. I absolutely love this place. Delicious, fresh, healthy food. I've had Tender Greens several times over the last 2 years and it never disappoints. A favorite to Doordash as well. The steak is my go to! This location has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Always busy/popular so expect a tad wait to get your food. I wish it was a tad cheaper, but this is California, and you being healthy/fresh you get what you pay for

I thought, based on the photos, this was going to offer vibrant, filling bowls of healthy eats with options for people of all diets. And maybe that's true based on what you get? But The Happier Vegan bowl was pretty anemic. It comes with "baked falafel, farro salad, hummus, pasta pearls, heirloom cherry tomatoes, baby lettuce, and sunflower seed pesto". Only the falafel were small, soggy patties that had no flavor (I've actually never had falafel that tasted quite like this or had this kind of gooey interior consistency); the farro salad and pasta pearls were also flavorless and somehow the same exact texture as each other; the baby greens was mostly inedible core; and, the avocado I added for nearly $2 was four nickel-sized pieces. The whole dish was underwhelming and incredibly oily due to the pesto (I'm glad I used it sparingly). In my experience, there are better lunch options for quality, price, and dietary restrictions in this area of SF!

Do not order catering from here. Until they update their portion sizes to their estimate or their estimate to match their portion size- it is NOT worth it. Strictly speaking about their catering plates.

Got delivery and everything was fantastic, salad and salmon were literally perfect. Great food! No complaints at all!

Decent place to grab a quick meal. Inside is spacious and clean. Food can take a while, so I usually pre-order through the app to pick up ahead of time. There's a lot of customizations you can add to your plate. You can pick the protein and all sorts of sides. My favorites are the salmon and potatoes. The fried chicken sandwich is also amazing! This time I got the salmon with side salad and mashed potatoes. Accidentally mixed up the salad dressing with the gravy, but hey still tasted good. Lettuce leaves were fresh. The greens were in fact tender. Just the bread wasn't great. It was too oily and grey-colored? Overall, it's not bad. A little pricy, but it's a good healthy alternative to other takeout options.

Fives words to make a rainy day in San Francisco a little more comfortable: Chicken pesto and tomato soup. The sandwich will fill you up for your busy day in the city and your soup will warm you up. Trying to find a place you can get in and out quickly during a power lunch can be a challenge but Tender Greens made it easy. The counter line was a bit of a gaggle but other regulars will direct to where the line starts. When you order, they give you a table topper and someone will come find you when your food is ready. Despite the busyness I felt like the service was quick. Really enjoyed the lunch vibe and would consider coming back in the future for a healthy, hearty lunch spot near Salesforce.

Place is now a rip off with their tiny portions. Used to come here to order the usual Mediterranean Steak salad. Then at each visit the amount of steak was fewer. Then the few pieces included got smaller. Place has become a joke now. You have to be a sucker to continue patronizing them.

Ordered delivery from tender greens and they forgot 3 of my items. The bag was sealed so I know they simply forgot to add the items. This is a consistent problem when ordering from Tender Greens... And I'm done with them. To add insult to injury, the delivery service is refusing to refund.

First time at Tender Greens, and it was so busy during lunch hour! People sitting everywhere inside, everyone waiting in line outside.... But I can definitely see why! I ordered their seasonal miso chicken salad, and it was so delicious. I wasn't sure if I'd be a huge fan of kale but it wasn't bitter at all! I usually don't eat beets either but they were delicious. The worker mixed everything in my bowl after adding the dressing and added a slice of bread on top. I could've saved half of it for another meal but it was so good I didn't want to stop eating it!

I wish they had more locations especially in the South Bay. Tasty and healthy food FTW. I got a bowl with buttermilk chicken and it was delicious. The staff was professional and very courteous.

**THIS REVIEW IS FOR PICK-UP ONLY** I've been working at home for the past couple of years and I haven't had a chance to get Tender Greens in so long. My coworkers and I decided to get Tender Greens before we had a bigger company meeting elsewhere. We all decided to pick-up our orders beforehand, so we have some time to sit down and eat. I placed my order first and I had pick up at 11:37 AM. A second colleague had hers for 11:40, and the last two orders were for 11:45 and 11:47. We thought ordering before the lunch rush would be sufficient enough to eat and walk over together with our department. Since our office isn't too far away, the walk over was nice. There wasn't a huge line yet, but the staff were working hard on pick-up orders and some in-store orders. -WHAT I ORDERED- I ended up ordering the following: -Fried chicken plate with seasonal veggies and roasted potatoes $14.85 -Seasonal apple cobbler $4.95 Total: $25.57 w/ fees, bag charge, etc. -REVIEW- I have to say that even after a few years, the pick-up ordering is still a mess. Thankfully my order was ready for pick-up by the time I walked to the restaurant, but my colleagues were waiting an additional 10-20 minutes after their pick-up time. I would say we didn't get back until a bit past 12 after walking there around 11:30-11:40. I felt bad for the coworker who had the pick-up time at 11:40 because she waited the longest out of all of us, and she ordered after I did and we practically got the same things. She continued to check-in with a couple workers to make sure she got her food (ty to all the workers - I know it's super busy now!!!) -REVIEW OF FOOD- I can't give this a fair review since I had to wait an additional 20 minutes to ensure everyone got their food. My go-to was always the steak, fried chicken, or salmon. The fried chicken when I got it was dry and not as crispy anymore. It wasn't the same as I remembered it to be. I did like the seasonal veggies since they were seasoned well with curry! However, they were pretty much soggy and some lost their crunch/bite. However, my stomach started hurting a bit after eating half of everything. The potatoes were decent - just as how potatoes should be and the bread itself was good. It got a bit soft, so I didn't get that crunch I was expecting. The cobbler itself - the topping was a bit dry. but I absolutely loved the filling. To make the bread/topping part softer, I placed all the whipped cream on top and waited a bit to eat everything. Not the best cobbler I had, but it was a nice treat considering it wasn't overly sweet, and I loved the filling itself. -OVERALL- The food is decent and for the price you pay - it's a lot better than other places in the city. If you want healthy eats, they have tons to choose from depending on what your diet is. I have to say the service could be better and I wished the food was more fresh tbh. Seems like some items might be sitting around for a bit. Otherwise, the only thing I wished they could improve on is their pick-up ordering system and how they manage each order. It seems like it doesn't go in order and some orders may get lost. If patrons have to continuously talk to workers about their orders or if it was misplaced, that's something to note.

Outrageously expensive and small portions. I haven't been here since before the pandemic. The food used to be fantastic. Now it's mediocre, expensive and portions are small. Ridiculous. Might as well bring lunch from home.

3.5 stars. Glad to have a place for healthy options to include salads, bowls, sandwiches, and plates. The nicoise tuna salad and the salmon salad are both good. They seem to serve quite a number of dishes with a spicy sauce or dressing. Good place for lunch downtown SF either for eating in or takeout. Line up to order, and be sure to talk loud or shout to make sure the staff can hear your order. On my most recent meal here, the staffer totally did not seem to understand that I was ordering a dish even though I showed her a menu and pointed to the picture on it. She only heard about my drink order and then told me I didn't even order any food. What?! So I had to order AGAIN and then even after knowing it was to eat there, she had it made in a take out box. That was ok but then the staffer who served my lunch didn't bring any eating utensils and looked puzzled when I asked for it and explained I could not eat my salad without utensils. One of my other companion's order was totally wrong and she had to take it back and get what she wanted. Not sure what was happening this day recently. Otherwise it is a good casual place and you just have to know it's a toss up whether they get your order right or at all.

Some of the other food was ok but ordered the carrot cake and it came with mold on it! Makes me question their judgement for all the other items and ever ordering from here again.

My stomach is pretty strong but I could feel it gurgling after I had their falafel wrap, so I'm not sure about their ingredients. It did keep me satiated but there are definitely better options in the city.

reviewing for the location more than the food since this is a chain - we went in during lunch hour on a weekday and it was pretty crowded since the location is amidst so many companies. the person at the register was lowkey kind of mean and looked so annoyed the whole time, snapping back at us. the actual food was really good, but pretty small proportions. we got the pacific katsu bowl and pacific salmon bowl - both delicious!

Great place to grab lunch, food is healthy and service was good too. I am in love with their tomato soup and salmon dishes. I've been ordering from tender greens for a while now and never once been disappointed!

pickup order was delayed by almost 2 hours. Seems they don't have their operation together.

The food is just OK and the service is good but I don't understand why can't they clean their restaurant? The walls are dirty, the couch seats are always full of food crumbs. The place next to the wall smells like a homeless person. The tables are sticky...disgusting.

This is my favorite place to grab a quick and healthy meal when I'm downtown. The quality of meats and freshness of veggies always delivers. It's been great having them back now that they have reopened with a refreshed menu. Keep in mind they get busy around lunch time so order ahead online if you are in a rush!

I'm so glad TG (Fremont street SF) has returned. Super bummed when the pandemic hit and they closed. A few other locations of theirs closed permanently. My favorite meal is the fried chicken. I recently paid a visit last week and the fried chicken is not the same. :( it was just alright. I still love their garlic bread. But they've gotta bring back that fried chicken recipe! Please! It's extremely noticeable, if you're a foodie like me. The veggies were alright. Seemed a bit sad and forlorn. I did like the brown rice. Maybe I went on a bad day. I am willing to give it another shot or few shots as I do like the quality of their meats and veggies. Perhaps it was the preparation. I'll try some other meals as well to see if this makes up the last mishap.

I love the food here, it taste so good! The steak and Salmon have very strong smoky flavor and that what makes this place so unique compares to other salad spots. I really really like the bread here. It's so buttery and good when you toast it. I secretly ask our admin to request catering for lunch when we get the chance but no one needs to know that. shhhhhh :)

Thai bowl with shrimp was so delicious. Enhanced by the sushi rice, sliced veggies and vinaigrette. Loved it. Came super fast. Didn't realize how good it is.

Quick recap: - Food: Good - Portion size: Average - Service: Order at the counter; Nice Staff - Environment: Fast casual - $: Average - Perks: Pre-order for pick-up More details: Go there quite often. Usually order online and pick up at the store to avoid lines. The harvest chicken salad ($14) is good. So is the Chinese chicken ($13). My all time favorite goes to the Happy Vegan salad ($13) - that green hummus is delicious! Also had the bowls that are good, the sides of quinoa or rice or tabbouelh ($4) or the cups of soup ($5). The staff is nice and helpful. Pick up is very easy. Overall? Great option for ease and speed if you work in the area and want to order online. Great options. Fresh. Good.

I was extremely impressed with my take out order this past visit. I ordered a chopped salad, mashed potatoes and soup (I know strange order, but hit the spot!) the soup arrived piping hot and the soup was 10/10, very flavorful and the chicken was juicy. The salad was also 10/10, truly wouldn't change anything - heavily topped with salami and other goods. Finally the mashed potatoes were great, no complaints but also just your average mashed potatoes. I would say the highlight of the whole meal was the grilled bread that came with the salad - complete with grill marks and Parmesan cheese.

My favorite to go place for lunch. At least once a week. Tender greens gives me more than a salad option. When I want a break from eating salad, I go with the TENDER GREEN PLATE. You pick your protein and two sizes. I love their steak and friend chicken. Depending on weather, I sometimes get soup as one of my sides, additional $1.50 to your bill. The staff is friendly, especially the head chef/owner (maybe). He sometimes makes my to-go orders very Instagramable. haha, totally awesome.

This is a great place to get tasty and healthy food. I've been here for lunch when I'm in the office several times and I've even ordered delivery on days I'm working from home. It's a really solid lunch choice and you have good protein options. I would recommend ordering ahead if you plan on picking up to avoid the line.

Ordered lunch from Tender Greens via UberEats and had a very pleasant experience. Nice portion size, quality food - just two suggestions: add a few napkins in the bag and seal the bag better so the driver can't mess with the food.

Very disappointed... by the food, the price, and the taste... I rarely gave very bad reviews but there's no way that we would come back. Seasonal shrimp pasta 4 pieces of shrimp + five small pieces of tomato + 3 half slices of squash + a bite of spring salad + farro = $15.... the portion is sooo small that I finished in 3 minutes and felt like I didn't eat at all... And you can def just buy these ingredients from the market and just put them together in a bowl and you will get the same thing for like $5 Fried chicken sandwich with butter lettuce The fried chicken sandwich is $11 and these five pieces of butter lettuce is $4... Mark said the sandwich was okay but five minutes away you can get a much better fried chicken sandwich at The Birds for half the price.