With the opening of Sweetgreen this past summer, there has been a lot of debate over which salad restaurant is the best in Palo Alto. We took it upon ourselves to evaluate both Sweetgreen and Sprout, so that the next time you are craving a salad and struggling to choose which downtown Palo Alto restaurant to attend, you have all the information you need!

SWEETGREEN

ATMOSPHERE

As you approach the entrance to Sweetgreen, the line will be out the door. The staff is very friendly and always willing to accommodate your order. The interior is clean and hip with a farm-to-table vibe. The overall ambiance is very low-key, with people seated around wooden tables while talking and laughing at a moderate noise level.

TASTE

With locally sourced organic ingredients, Sweetgreen salads are not only delicious but also high quality!

MOST POPULAR SALAD

Guacamole Greens

Price: $10.15

INGREDIENTS

• Organic mesclun

• Avocado

• Roasted chicken

• Red onion

• Tomatoes

• Tortilla chips

• Fresh lime squeeze

• Lime cilantro

• Jalapeno vinaigrette

OVERALL RATING

3.5

SPROUT

ATMOSPHERE

As soon as you walk through the large doorway, there is a very friendly vibe and you will probably see a fellow Paly student! When you are standing in line to order your salad, you will find  a huge, colorful “Sprout” spray painted across the wall to your left. After ordering, you choose a place to sit amongst the many different people and wait patiently for your delicious salad to arrive. The many waiters and waitresses are very attentive and happy to oblige.

TASTE

Sprout salads can taste any way you want when you create your own salad from a variety of healthy ingredients!

MOST POPULAR SALAD

Steakhouse

Price: $10.95

INGREDIENTS

• Grilled marinated tri-tip steak

• Hearts of Romaine

• Apple-wood smoked bacon

• Fried onions

• Roasted potatoes

• Black beans

• Gorgonzola

• Caesar dressing

OVERALL RATING

4.5