I stopped by the Greenleaf Cafe recently, and I will stop by again. It was a nice place with good food, but definitely seems new and like they're not quite sure what they're going for yet.
The food: I am a meat eater and I have a hearty appetite, but most of my family is vegetarian and I try to respect that. I wanted to support this business that is safe for my vegetarian family and friends, but was dreading a meatless menu a bit. I ordered the baked spaghetti with potato wedges and grilled mixed veggies.
My spaghetti was hearty, flavorful and filling! It had a great taste and texture and a meaty presence. The potato wedges and garlic bread were excellent. The veggies seemed like they were probably a frozen stir fry mix and needed some help, though. If they were fresh, they were clumsily prepared.
The menu was a little on the light side. It seemed really disjointed and the offerings didn't seem that interesting. Really, the spaghetti was the only thing on the menu that sounded appealing so I am thankful it was good. I would love to see the menu taken in a more firm direction.
The atmosphere: The Greenleaf Cafe was bare. It feels like the restaurant should be half the size it is; Maybe if they were to wall off half and make it a private dining area for groups, that would cause the main area to feel cozy and a little less barren. I couldn't tell what atmosphere they were going for. It just felt empty. It was clean and there was nothing concerning about it; It just wasn't overly welcoming.
The staff & service: Our waiter was very friendly and helpful, and our food came out quickly with a pretty good presentation. The cake being served in a bowl was a little odd, but everything else looked lovely.
Overall, I think the Greenleaf Cafe had great potential, and I would encourage you to give it a try. I just hope they figure out what they're trying to be and develop a vision and strategy so that the restaurant seems a little more coherent.
Great service. Delicious food especially the kale and broccoli! Will be back! Not a vegetarian but I will definitely go back!
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I’ve always had a lovely experience at this diner. The staff is friendly. The food is fresh and local. I’d recommend Greenleaf Cafe to anyone looking for healthy and delicious food in Toledo! The owners do this as a passion(I found this out chatting with them). They truly wanna make vegan/vegetarian option more abundant in Toledo. Give them some support and stop giving your money to cooperations that only care about their bottom dollar and NOT your body or health! They keep their menu small because they’re still up and coming, plus I’m sure that gives them a lot less waste each week(which I support fully!). This is sit down and it’s not “Fast Food” but your food will be timely, fresh and the correct temperature when it arrives. Call ahead to order your pick up if you’re in a rush. Enjoy 😋
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