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Provencal flair that intertwines casual setting, flavor driven menu
Come and enjoy a taste of Mexico
5.0 of 5 stars.
Vin, the owner of Sprout, is awesome. He has been doing the catering at the investment company I work for (with about 40 employees), for almost a year now, and we ADORE HIM. He is just a joy to work...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking to loose weight and want to eat something fresh and healthy. This is the best place to go! So many toppings and the dressings are yummy! Definitely a great place to eat if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great salad tonight! I built my own with some interesting ingredients that I don't think Pluto's has . . . Egg White omelet, Fennel, green onions, kalamata olives, tofu :)With Mighty Leaf tea,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a delicious, fresh, not to expensive salad where you can pick your own ingredients this is your place. This place had the same idea as Pluto's for salads but they have more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today, i got the stake sandwich to go and it was just perfect! Big chunks of lean stake cooked to perfection, corn and fresh bread.. not too much mayo, just perfect! Maybe because it was still early...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very similar to plutos, but a little more upscale and more $$. They have salads to choose from or you can make your own. Sandwiches are available too for them salad haters out there.Me: Can I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I'm going through this phase of no meat, this restaurant caught my attention. I'm always down for a good salad. And this place definitely hit the spot for the leafy veggies.Walking in at 11am,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like salads, this is your place. They have many special salads but you can also customize your own, which I did. Options are endless. I was not disappointed as all the ingredients were super...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended, easy on the wallet for what you get. I visited this cafe on University. Happened on it by accident while my daughter was shopping next door at American Apparel. Checked it out the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really pleasantly surprised by this find. Was expecting an experience like Pluto's, but it turned out to be much nicer! After spending 10 minutes working with the make-it-your-way order form,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am always looking for a good salad place in the Bay Area, and one that doesn't put a huge dent in your wallet, and thank goodness for Spout! Fresh veggies, interesting toppings, fabulous dressings,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place when you are craving a salad. My girlfriends and I come here when we want something light and healthy. I always custom build my own salads because I love the selection of fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good salad - the options are good, similar to Mixt Greens in the city. However, it is more expensive than Pluto's and I would say the improved dining experience is not worth the premium. I would say...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love this place! I have come to place this multiple times for lunch and the food has always been fresh and delicious. I usually go for the tuna nicoise salad or the shrimp lettuce wraps. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to yelp, I found a place to come back to when I have lunch in Palo Alto. I met up with a friend here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It was a crowdy day since there was a festival on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sandwiches in town (tied with Pluto's).
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rockin' salads. Of course, that's because I decide what goes in it, hehe. Sprouts simply provides fresh ingredients (and consistently so)--for example, some of the best applewood smoked bacon I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Sprout Cafe! I usually order the Tofu salad. The portions are huge and all the vegetables in the salad are always fresh. The Shitake Mushroom Summer Rolls are delicious! The vegetables are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is INFINITELY better than Pluto's. I really despite plutos and I can't explain why. Maybe it's because people love Pluto's way more than they should, maybe it's because they are expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic. There is another salad bar place in downtown palo alto but I recommend this place instead.The portions are huge, even for a half salad so beware. They have TONS of fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive for the value and pretty boring dishes. Had the eggplant sandwich and it was very pedestrian flavorwise
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum! fresh and delish! only negative is that it's super noisy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Picking the ingredients I want for my salad was a very stressful experience. You have to think about a theme and how to achieve harmony with all the ingredients! I went through so many forms trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CTO Salad! Ok I work in tech, CTO = configure to order. But seriously I like a place with choices and a nice atmosphere. And yes I also like Plutos, but I really liked the salad I made here. Trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of Tender Greens in LA, but it's better. It's sort of like Pluto's also, but I like being able to have a paper where you check off all the items you want. It makes it much less...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pluto's down the street Sprout is a refined version of Pluto's = I love Sprout more than Pluto's?False!Sprout is way too sophisticated for this floozy and there's no amigos guapos to speak...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
How do you spell "overrated?" In Palo Alto, it's spelled "Sprout Cafe."Compared to Plutos (same concept, so fair comparison) the prices are upgraded. Unfortunately. the quality of the food is not. You...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to sprout for dinner for a few months. Hey, it's just like Plutos, but you write it down, not point. Seriously, salads are great, staff is great, prices are a few bucks more than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upon walking into Sprout CafA�, you find yourself bombarded with options:Pick a green, pick 6 toppings, choose an optional protein, decide if you want premium ingredients (go for the shaved parmesan!),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came in here for the Build Your Own large salad. I love how they provide a sheet with a long list of ingredients to choose from. The ingredients were fresh. The interior of the place is very well...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place KILLS any other custom salad bar!!! (Like Pluto's). I eat here at least once a week cause it's 50 yards away from my work but most importantly because it is so damn good. Sorry Loving Hut,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch place! Their salads and sandwiches are fantastic. They have lots of variety in the salads they list on the board, and you can always make your own. The salads are HUGE - it's almost...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I pictured an upgrade from Plutos and that is not what I got. I had high hopes for this place and really wanted to like it. Love salads, especially places where you can mix, match, and toss in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Met up with a friend for lunch. We had decided to forgo our usual lunch routine of salad at Pluto's and instead, headed to Sprout Cafe where almost every table was full and the line was getting longer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the tri-tip sandwich which was my first mistake. Sandwich at at salad joint. (I won't make that mistake again) The sandwich had enough tri-tip where I could have eaten it in one mouthful....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lately I've been in three times in as many weeks and have noticed a decrease in the quality of counter service. The kids working the register are really slow, and the wait for the food seems longer....
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like Pluto's, you'll probably like Sprout Cafe.If you hate Pluto's, you should give this place a try.Sprout Cafe, like Pluto's, allows you to build your own salad. But unlike Pluto's, this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I'm so fortunate as to go heaven, it's my hope that the cafeteria there IS Sprout Cafe. Building your own salad is joy, as is the (for Palo Alto) cavernous space, and staff. Sprout is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is sort of like an upscale version of Pluto's...staff bring the food to you once you order as opposed to paying on the spot at Pluto's..decor has a nicer cleaner feel --so why the 3 star...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Customize your own salad... you can't go wrong . All the ingredients were fresh and the dressings are all pretty good .
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's about time I reviewed Sprout. I've been here at least 4 times now, which is nearly the most of any restaurant in Silicon Valley.Enjoy:Amazing selection. At least 5 different types of greens,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With the craze of make-your-own-salad joints spreading across the nation, this is the best I've found so far in terms of taste and value. The ingredients are fresh and diverse. I do wish they had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how I wish there was a place like this near my home in San Francisco! I tried this place for the 1st time today after reading the positive feedback on yelp. I had the the tuna salad nicoise and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The salads are incredible - my favorites are the Somen Noodle (with furikake tofu), Tuscan, and Farmhouse. The serving sizes are very generous and very satisfying, not leaving you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who knows me well should know that I love seared Ahi Tuna. I also love places where I can customize my own food (The Counter, Plutos). Sprout allows me to have both. At the same time. Which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, healthy, and delicious. Their ahi tuna is amazing, and my roommate tells me their steak sandwich is the best she has ever had.I've gone three times this week already, and my first Sprout meal...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were looking for a casual spot to eat at and this hit the spot. The first thing to catch your attention is the entrance table of clipboards asking how you want your salad. They have a good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've been following my reviews, you'll know that there's a special place in my heart for tasty animals, and especially bacon.Therefore, I'd be the last person you'd expect to be totally enamored...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Sprouts" - doesn't that just conjure up images of green live things? I loved Sprouts and the verdant feeling of the place. Appropriately named for a salad and sandwich shop, this cafe is tres mignon....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMMM.Sprouts Cafe..OM NOM NOM.This cafe will NOT disappoint! I came here with a friend during lunch hour (mistake #1) on a Tuesday. The line was to the door! Fortunately things move really quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced. Is this supposed to be Asian Fusion? BLAHHHH!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice now, both times was really happy with everything. The food was priced just about right, the atmosphere was mellow and low-key and I like the fact that I can be ambitious and built my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place couldn't be better. I love eating out, and i love salads.Usually places have salads that want you want to give up eating healthy food and grab the next quater-pounder.But not sprouts. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can we just say Ah-Ma-Zing! The food here is great! Everything is either organic or made fresh on site.Basic Procedure:1) Grab a clip board with menu and a pencil2) Check off your salad choices (type...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH-MY-GOD this place is amazing. It's my new favorite salad bar. All of the ingredients are very very fresh and they have the friendliest people working there. It's clean inside and not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love Pluto's, you will LOVE Sprout!Same concept, but better for a number of reasons:1) There is a salad menu. So if you're not the "build your own salad" type of person, then this will appeal...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 4 starAtmosphere: 4 starService: eh, not much service here since you order at a counterSalad seemed like a perfect meal for this hot day. So, I did a yelp search and found Sprout. It turned out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favourite places for healthy and fresh food in the Bay Area. I love the salads and toppings and the soups are delicious.it is a great place to catch up with friends or grab and go.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good salad joint. in my opinion better than pluto's down the road with more topping selections. a little bit pricey but a lot less trouble than making your own salad at home and mighty tastey...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The eggplant sandwich is not as good as the eggplant sandwich at Whole Foods.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty good but overpriced for the quantity u get. quality is right up there, though, so i guess it makes up for it : / i had the eggplant sandwich, super bomb. they even get their bread from acme!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sprout has the best salads I've had in a long time. Although I'll never be the mayor on foursquare, http://playfoursquare.com/, (can't go THAT often) I go at least once a week.My favorite menu item...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like pluto's except better because you don't feel like your crammed in tiny chairs along with half the population of Palo Alto. No weird astronaut decor either. I had the fruity salad (a specialty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love all the choices on what to put on your salad. Not so crazy about the quantity of food for the price, or that they left off one of my toppings. The fruit they used was also not that fresh, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would never think to put corn (and crispy potatoes for that matter) in a sandwich, but it totally works! I l-o-v-e-d the tri-tip steak sandwich. I needed to add a dash of salt on the meat for my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Salad. Conjures up all kind of boring, right? Well guess what, salad is great here. I went with the family for lunch in Palo Alto. Rather than doing the oh-so-tempting cheeseburger at Peninsula...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, fresh and crisp. My nicoise tuna salad was very tasty; sharp, well balanced textures and flavors. The tri tip steak was overcooked in the sandwich my husband had. Very nice breads.Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband told me about this place but I just went there a few weeks ago. It was fantastic and filled with lots of great options for vegans (try the tofu). The ambiance is nice and the food very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place makes Pluto's seem ghetto. The salads here are awesome. Ok, I've only been here once, but I can tell it's a winner. First off, they have such a great selection of lettuces!!! I love...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from San Francisco, I am unsure whether I can salads and sandwiches at Sprout are worth the drive alone. I do like the place so much I wish I could give all you yelpers a green light to book a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I once caught one of my coworkers eating the potting soil from a plant in our office. I watched her stuff her face for a few seconds before it sunk in that what I was seeing was actually happening....
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being as all things sprouted are pretty much my life mantra (see even my biz logo is a sprout and what i do for a living-- helping women have babies is pretty much about sprouting..) its rather...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I wish they would open more locations. I would go several times a week. I know they are a little pricey but thier stuff is fresh. That's important to me,. No wilting greens please.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend introduced me to Sprout(s) (I think Sprout Cafe is a mouthful. We call it Sprouts) a couple of weeks ago and we're now averaging 3/5 days of the work week there. The prices are a litlte...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ladies lunch time! One person wanted salad, the other vegetarian, I instantly thought of plutos...but wanted to try something different. So good ol' yelp to the rescue and I found Sprout Cafe! I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place last week for lunch with a co-worker. I'm not usually big on salads. I'm not against them...but for sure they aren't my favorite in the whole world...and I usually never finish all of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I need to recuperate from carb overload, I come here. The salads are great, both custom and menu item listings. Their ahi tuna option is fab--a bit spicy too. The kaiware sprouts are refreshing....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Palo Alto's version of Mixt Greens.For the salads you pick your lettuce, choice of 6 toppings, choice of dressing (and of course can pay extra for whatever else you want). Served with a piece of whole...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanted a change from Pluto's and was pretty happy with Sprout.Food: 4.5Sandwiches, wraps, salads, limited beer/wine, extrasAll 5 of us opted for custom salads. Tons of choices: 6 greens, 42 standard...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to give in and give Sprout 5 stars. While pricey, the salad here is awesome. It's dressed perfectly, and they get my order right every time now. I love the hint of cucumber in the water.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know a salad could taste this good! I've gone there every day, sometimes twice per day, for the last week since I discovered it. I order the same thing each time with only maybe one tweak....
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by Sprout Cafe for a quick and late dinner with a friend from out of town. The reviews on Sprout Cafe seemed appealing and it also seemed like a nicer version of the popular Pluto's Cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time here, absolutely loved it! Very fresh ingredients at a very reasonable price. I like how they have a wide variety of different dressings. Would have gotten 5 stars if the service was a wee...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here because a bunch of my lady friends decided to start their own Biggest Loser competition the day of ($50 buy-in, winner takes all - pretty freakin hardcore if you ask me). They still wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Im always a bit skeptical about salad/sandwich places like this because I'm easily bored with basics. But to my surprise, they had quite the variety and made it easy to create your salad as well. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this place 5 stars in comparison to other salad bars in the area....plutos and califia cafe. This is BY FAR the best of them. Tons of options, everything is good and fresh, great drinks,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at Sprout Cafe reminds me of eating at The Counter (substitute burger topping choices with salad choices). For $6.95, you get their large salad with choice of greens, 6 standard toppings and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
holy poo. i finally tried their summer rolls today and they are BOMB! i hate the refrigerated kind where the wrapper is like hard rice by the time you eat it.i had the chicken summer rolls for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sprout is the "upscale" Plutos. Nice and clean atmosphere to chill and have a healthy meal. Fresh ingredients for a great salad. You walk in and grab an order form and check off the ingredients you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch with a couple girlfriends recently and ordered a Howdy salad. Based on the price (just under $10), I expected the salad to be loaded with ingredients. Unfortunately, some of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I finally got around to trying Sprout Cafe for dinner last Friday night, and we weren't disappointed. We got two salads: I had one simply called "Fruity" and he had the "Somen Noodle"....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly slow service. Was in there around 7:30p on a Thursday, and it took a full 20-minutes to make two simple sandwiches. They were understaffed, and unapologetic.Sandwich was decent, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great! love there sandwiches and salads! little pricey, but its organic so you get what you pay for!
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Clean and fresh are two words that come to mind. The space is nice, open, and spacious. All the ingredients in the salads are fresh. Pricing is pretty average. I wish they offered more toppings...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This salad based restaurant is definitely better for salads than Pluto's down the street. Mostly organic and many more unique and interesting choices. I loved the crunchy tofu steak on mine. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got a custom made salad with incredibly fresh mixed greens and veggies. The sesame ginger dressing was very tasty. Came back here to do some work as they have WIFI, and got some chicken spring...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum!sprout : palo alto :: mixt greens : sf.i know what you're thinking, salad = yawn. seriously, though, sprout is really excellent. the quality of the ingredients is great and they have some amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere.Very good signature salad mixes. Ingredients usually seem quite fresh, but the ingredient mixes are what make these salads special. They really balance out the various flavors in each...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right when I stepped into Sprout, I felt like I had just stepped into my own garden of romaine lettuce, green sprouts, basil and all them vegetables you can grow in your own yard. Of course, I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a decent place for a simple lunch, two stars for the food, because the ingredients, while fresh which they should always be, is nothing special; one additional star for the smiling staffs.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate Pluto's because it smells bad, is crowded, and the ingredients never seem fresh (maybe because a lot of them are cooked). I really like Sprouts a lot and I'm so glad I discovered it, because I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last Friday night for a salad on the go. There were only three people in there, not very busy. I bet this place has huge crowds at lunch though.Similar to Pluto's, you get a little form to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed Sprouts! The "build your own" salad checklist, brought out my creative side. I devoured my masterpiecePrices are excellent
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Sprout. I like their wide assortment of fresh vegetables which they make into great salads and delicious sandwiches. I like the cucumber slices they put in their water. I like the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We come here for dinner about twice a month and get takeout every month or so. The greens and proteins appease my carbaphobe hubby and the kids love the chicken noodle soup, pot stickers, and shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! It was a cold and wet weekend in the Bay Area this week, but I really wanted to get out and have lunch with some friends that were home for the long weekend. Someone suggested Sprout Cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you esther s. for bringing me here for the best sandwich I've had in a very long time ;)I had the Tri-Tip steak sandwich.WOW!! Didn't even know I would enjoy a steak sandwich, since I don't eat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In Sprout's defense, I'm not their target customer. I don't really like salads. I've been there twice for sandwiches and both times felt a little disappointed and a little ripped off. The croque...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a very pricey salad bar. The basic salads cost about 8 bucks and once you pile up some meats, cheeses or things that they consider extra toppings you can quickly get a 20 bucks salad (since when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, this place was off to a great start, but they have seriously clamped down on portion size. It seems a serving of chicken is now about 2 ounces. Secondly, super slow service can be forgiven for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
minus one b/c they still have to work out their kinks...but back one star b/c the people there are so nice and the owner is really nicethe Chicken noodle soup with caramelized shallots is AWESOME- if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just like Pluto's but better! Or at least in my opinion. Every time I go to Pluto's, it seems so chaotic there. I think coming to Sprouts on a relaxing weeknight definitely contributed to my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Nordstrom of Californian salads and sandwiches.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met a friend at Sprout for lunch and was not disappointed -- delicious!I love the concept of being able to make your own salad without having to actually *make* your own salad :-) From the choices of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still love you, sprout, and I'm so glad you've added beets to your menu, but how about some radishes? and maybe a miso-y, broth-y, vegetarian soup since the butternut squash is a little heavy?I dont...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of Sprout. Best place in my opinion to grab a quality lunch whether it be a sandwich or salad. EVerything is really fresh and amazing. Dont bother with Plutos, this is the place to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sprout is like the lovechild of Pluto's and The Counter, inheriting custom salads from the former and handy checklist menus from the latter. I vastly prefer the choice of lettuce here, but something...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jeah sprout!Prices wen't down, yes! That's a first, and I applaude them for it. Sesame Tofu is one of the best deals downtown. Hit this place up, it's not as snooty as you'd think, all the employees...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have discovered Arugula lettuce, and its amazing! This place is like Plutos, but much better. They have so many more options for your salad, the possibilities are endless!! If you want a tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant lately. So much so that I've gone back here three times in the past two weeks. But I'm still not sick of it...yet. Their chicken noodle soup is amazing! Like nothing I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been my new salad place. More variety than Pluto's and the salad tastes much fresher.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to update this for the salad piece. I've eaten here quite a lot and love their salads. It can get pricey after awhile, but their salads are much fuller and flavorful than Pluto's. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lemme get the negative stuff out of the way first. I'm skeptical of this whole organic movement. Non-organic feeds more starving people; and for some of those who aren't starving, they live too long....
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I were walking down University looking at any restaurants that grabbed our attention. We walked into Sprout Cafe and noticed a table with clip boards to create your own salad. It seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sprout Cafe is all about the salads. I love building custom salads. They have a form you can fill out with a list of tons of toppings you choose from. It's kind of overwhelming at first, but once you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's really difficult to say anything negative about this place. I just went there for the first time today after much cajoling from my girlfriend (she hadn't been there either but she'd heard great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well It's about time!! The Bay Area is lacking places like Sprout offering gourmet salads that use healthy, fresh, quality ingredients and is also quick. Their salads are big but feel light and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to try this place after reading the good reviews on yelp. I was not disappointed. I was a bit overwhelmed when I attempted to make my own salad. So many options, what would go good together?...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I just want to eat out a place that makes me feel healthy--Sprout is almost always that option. It's very fresh, has plenty of options, and makes you feel good about yourself when you're...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The GF and i came to Sprout last Sunday night after a weekend in Tahoe skiing, drinking beer, and eating burgers. We agreed on the drive back that we should visit some place with food that was just a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying that I'm much more a burger kind of guy. I always laughed on my girlfriends for eating all these green leaves I can't even name.Although Sprout also has a line of sandwiches, if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful, fresh salads. You can make a custom salad to order but I can't imagine wanting to: their predesigned ones are so good. The tofu on the tofu salad is delicious, crispy and flavorful. A...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great... I have been going there since it opened and they have added a bunch more items to their menu. However I have noticed lately that they are being really skimpy on their salads and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was hesitant to try this place because I never enjoyed Pluto's very much (although I love salads). I was pleasantly surprised! The decor is very inviting and everything seemed very clean. The salads...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bright and cheerful, you'll love the decor. It's a great place for a quick lunch. I went here with a friend for the first time last week, and the salad was excellent. It is Counter-style in the way...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lunch meeting today in downtown Palo Alto, and thought I'd give Sprout Cafe a try. Overall, I was very pleased with my experience and plan to go back again soon. I arrived at 11:30 and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update:My wife and I have been hitting Sprout one or two times a week. A few interesting tidbits: The owner Vin is super friendly and works pretty much every night. He's also a graduate of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here last night.had the shrimp sandwich w/ a side salad.little difficult to eat, but DELICIOUS. the side salad is just mixed greens w/ a balsamic dressing. not impressive.the shrimp rolls were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At the urging of my fellow Yelpers I had dinner here. I actually had a man pay for my dinner here and then I didn't sleep with him.Amazing salads! So many varieties to choose from.I would actually...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! A must go! If you're in need of a break from heavy sauces and decadent desserts to keep the scale in check, eat here. Pick and choose what you like for your salad and sandwiches here, much like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. That's all I can really say.Being a vegetarian who adores massive salads, this is a joyful new addition to my life.My mother and I went there last night after seeing "Happy-Go-Luck" at the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not bad. not great. slightly expessive, but a great place for a light lunch/dinner. i still prefer plutos, however not a bad alternative. after a salad dinner, hit up red mango down the street for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*****************show your student ID card and get 10% off*****************"Look! It's Facebook!"-a crowd of USC tourists invading my town of Palo AltoThis small restaurant is located between High and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times now and am never disappointed. The chipoltle sandwich is really good with a nice kick to it and the salads are always very fresh. It's more expensive than Plutos but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had the chipotle chicken sandwich. It came with a good portioned side salad. The sandwich was good, except I thought it was a little too spicy. The service is a little slow considering they serve...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sprout definitely makes up for the lack of meat on their sandwiches, by using some of the best tasting bread I have ever devoured. The sandwich and salad combinations are creative and delicious. Both...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate their a couple weeks ago for the first time. Went by and Yelped the place and ate there the next time we were in PA.Essentially it is a Pluto's knockoff in concept, but I thought the facilities...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place out right after it opened, and have already been back 4 times. The salads are so incredibly fresh - everything tastes like it was just brought in and cooked that morning. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sprout, where have you been the last couple years?! I've been waiting for a place like this. Yes, Pluto's is good. But it's nice to have a healthy alternative other than Pluto's. Just think of a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend found Sprout Cafe on Yelp and we decided to eat here for lunch today. In my mind I thought to myself "great, what is a carnivore like me going to find in a place named after the one green...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Too expensive for salad. The majority of the salad is lettuce. I ordered carrots and maybe got the equivalent of one slice of carrot. I'd rather go down the street to Plutos.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great addition to the University Ave restaurant lineup.Reasonably priced gourmet chose your own topping salads.Sprout is a more polished upscale version of Pluto's. Also, more expensive with fewer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omg you guys. along with having rockin salads and sandwiches, they now have breakfast brunch type stuff! after sampling some amazing huevos rancheros that were not only well plated, but also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this with a friend. I had the Tofu Signature Salad. It was DELICIOUS. The tofu was middle-of-the-road firm, and the breading was perfectly seasoned. Everything was so fresh, and the portions...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for a salad. They've been open for nearly 4 weeks now and I go frequently enough to see that they are taking whatever suggestions and implementing them well.The place is set up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today I tried the shrimp sandwich and I continue to be impressed with the freshness and flavor of the food served here. I would have liked more shrimp, but the sandwich still tasted great. I hope...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice, inenxpensive, newly remodeled cafe. I've been here four times already. Each time the salads were excellent, and I'm not really a salad person. The thing that struck me was that the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sprout is a nicely designed salad cafe in downtown PA. My new favorite location for good unique sized salad. Their sandwiches are well cooked with lots of contrast in texture and juices. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for the first time yesterday and I can't wait to go back! I had the tofu salad which contains edamame, bean sprouts, carrots and lots of other yummy stuff. On top there were two generous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went again, this time with my husband. He thought his turkey sandwich (with interesting mix of cranberries, cream cheese, and pesto) was very very tasty, as was the side-salad that came with it. But...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars, 1 star deduction to balance out the insanely high reviews.I gave this place 3 chances, and they failed me every time. There are a few major issues, some of which are fundamental to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came across Sprout CafA� yesterday at the Palo Alto street fair, having walked couple hours, me and my friends thought what would be a good place to eat in a weather that's so damn hot and humid....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner again tonight at Sprout and it was fantastic again. I brought my best friend with me because we were looking for a healthy dinner option after we walked the Dish. I loved my self...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place. I really, really did. I am disappointed.1. I paid for a $1.50 premium topping and did not receive it. 2. Apparently buckwheat noodles are actually rice noodles. Gross.3....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After around 50 visits to Pluto's over the years, I was excited to see another restaurant focusing entirely on salads. And while Sprout Cafe doesn't offer salads at the very low prices available at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so sad when Windy's closed down, but it's nice that it has been replaced by another excellent eatery. The salads here are very fresh, and tasty. It is obvious that they use good quality...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprisingly, there aren't a lot of decent affordable dining options in downtown Palo Alto. There's pizza and some other options, but not much of interest. Pluto's, a fresh salad place, is eh. So I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sprout takes the humble salad to a level not seen in this area. A nice selection of signature salads, including standards such as the Cobb, Caesar as well as Sprout original combinations, custom...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was hesitant to go to Sprout because when people recommended Pluto's..I was really disappointed. We went on a Wednesday evening and the place was very empty. We filled out our little salad cards...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice concept that reminds me of Chop't in New York. Very fresh & clean, and prepared in front of you. Friendly staff as well. Tofu salad was good, but not quite filling enough. 4 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best salad in Palo Alto. Everything is fresh and tasty. So far, I've tried a spinach salad with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and pecans with a vinaigrette dressing and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing this review as I'm eating my take-out salad at my desk. I only give it 3 stars for these reasons:1. I chose baby arugula as my salad base. Some of the leaves are bruised and have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just excellent. It's like a nicer, healthier, cleaner, tastier Plutos. The Turkey breast sandwich was delicious, and the salads are out of control. Five stars.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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