TLDR
Healthy & quick meals; customizable salads & bowls. Some find it pricey, others a go-to for healthy options.
Details
Sweetgreen is a popular spot for healthy and quick meals, often recommended for those seeking American cuisine options [1], [2]. However, recent customer feedback indicates significant concerns regarding high prices, with some customers finding the bowls too expensive [3], [4]. There are also recurring criticisms about declining food quality and portion sizes compared to previous years [3], [5].
Food Overview
Sweetgreen offers a variety of salads and bowls, often described as healthy and American cuisine [1], [2]. While some customers specifically recommend the salad with blackened chicken and green goddess dressing [2], others have found the sauces unhealthy [6] or experienced issues like finding a metal bolt [7] or spoiled ingredients [8] in their food. The chicken caesar wrap has also received negative feedback for being small and disappointing [9], [10], [11]. Despite some positive mentions of tofu wraps, the overall sentiment regarding value for money is often negative, with many finding the prices too high for the portion sizes [3], [4], [5].
Caveats
Several negative comments stem from controversial partnerships and perceived political stances of the company's ownership, leading some customers to boycott the establishment [6], [7], [8]. There have also been isolated incidents of finding foreign objects in food [7] and receiving spoiled ingredients [8].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About SWEETGREEN
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Where Can I Get A Good Vegetarian Caesar Salad
"The original poster mentioned that places like Sweetgreen haven't met their specific Caesar wrap desires, possibly due to dressing or ratios, but acknowledged hearing good things about Sweetgreen's new wraps."
NeutralFrom post: Where Can I Get A Good Vegetarian Caesar Salad
"This user suggested customizing a wrap from Sweetgreen by swapping meat for roasted tofu as a potential option for a Caesar wrap."
PositiveFrom post: Healthiestlow Calorie Quick Food Options In
"Sweetgreen was listed as a healthy to-go option."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For The Best Chicken Caesar Wrap
"This commenter agreed that Sweetgreen's chicken caesar wrap was surprisingly bad."
NegativeFrom post: Looking For The Best Chicken Caesar Wrap
"This commenter reacted negatively to the mention of 'sourbrown' in relation to Sweetgreen's food."
NegativeFrom post: Looking For The Best Chicken Caesar Wrap
"This commenter expressed a negative sentiment towards Sweetgreen's offerings, referring to them as 'corporate slop bowls'."
NegativeFrom post: Looking For The Best Chicken Caesar Wrap
"This commenter was disappointed with Sweetgreen's chicken caesar wrap, calling it tiny and sad."
NegativeFrom post: Favorite Healthy Spots
"Sweetgreen is suggested as a reliable option for quick and healthy meals, especially in a pinch."
PositiveFrom post: Favorite Healthy Spots
"Sweetgreen is noted as a quick and reliable choice for healthy food."
PositiveFrom post: Favorite Healthy Spots
"Sweetgreen is mentioned as a healthy option."
PositiveFrom post: Favorite Healthy Spots
"Despite being sometimes criticized, Sweetgreen is seen as a solid choice for quick and non-greasy meals."
PositiveFrom post: The Allure Of Slop Bowls Fades As Consumers
"This commenter states that Sweetgreen is 'fkn trash'."
NegativeFrom post: The Allure Of Slop Bowls Fades As Consumers
"This user recalls Sweetgreen being a good deal pre-pandemic but finds it too expensive now."
NeutralFrom post: The Allure Of Slop Bowls Fades As Consumers
"This user is unwilling to pay $18-$20 for a small portion of ingredients at Sweetgreen."
NegativeFrom post: The Allure Of Slop Bowls Fades As Consumers
"This user finds Sweetgreen too expensive, with salads costing around $17."
NegativeFrom post: The Allure Of Slop Bowls Fades As Consumers
"This user notes that Sweetgreen's prices have increased significantly."
NegativeFrom post: The Allure Of Slop Bowls Fades As Consumers
"This user found Sweetgreen healthier than halal truck or Chinese food options, contributing to their significant weight loss."
PositiveFrom post: The Allure Of Slop Bowls Fades As Consumers
"This commenter stopped going to Sweetgreen a few years ago due to a decline in quality and stingy ingredient portions."
NegativeFrom post: The Allure Of Slop Bowls Fades As Consumers
"This user, while liking Sweetgreen, has started making their own 'slop bowls' at home due to cost."
NeutralFrom post: Sweetgreen Is Partnering With Rfk Jrs Antivaxxer
"A general comment about beloved food businesses eventually being influenced by private equity."
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