The Greenhouse

Reviews

• Joshua L.

  star star star star star_border 4 September 2026

  Actually pretty decent food here whether it's hot or cold.
  
  I used to come to Greenhouse whenever I wanted to get a salad, but I actually really enjoy their hot foods as well. Some items are there every time I go like their mac n cheese (so bomb), brown rice, chicken, and tofu, but other things like their fried chicken only come out every so often. I haven't been able to find an exact pattern as to when certain food items are available.
  
  It's definitely one of the faster options that you have here at UCLA since it's mostly self-serve and the paying for the food is quick. Getting food at Greenhouse especially during lunch time when every other restaurant on campus is pretty convenient and the food is good too. The price can be somewhat higher than other places however. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars is because the chicken isn't always cooked thoroughly and I have seen bloody chicken being served before. Upon complaining, they usually bring a better batch. Therefore, I would advise checking the chicken before putting it on your plate.

• Victoria L.

  star star star star star_border 31 August 2026

  Food: 4/5   Price: 3/5     Service: 2/5    Ambience: 3/5
  
  Fast and quick option here for lunch. Self serve salad bar with multiple options - cold and hot. Priced at $0.57 per ounce for cold salad.

• Xiaoying S.

  star star star star star 25 August 2026

  Can't count how many times I've been here for lunch. It's a good way to have a diversity in your food. There's a line at check-out usually during peak hours.

• Summer W.

  star star star star_border star_border 25 August 2026

  Pros: fast, healthy, variety of options at salad bar
  Cons: crowded during rush hour
  
  I usually get the pastas or build your own salads - both of which are sold by the ounce. If you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, I'd recommend Greenhouse above all other options in Ackerman. It's also very quick and convenient because it's self serve.
  
  I usually spend around $5-10 on a salad here and ~$5 on pasta. The salad bar has plenty of toppings which is great for people who want to old up their salads. They also have soup for anyone with dietary restrictions.
  
  Overall, this place is good if you're in a rush and want something healthy.

• Ria J.

  star star star star star_border 23 August 2026

  Good lucking eating here when Panda Express, Rubio, and Wolfgang Puck's are right by this place!
  
  This place definitely satisfied my salad craving for today. There are loads of salad options to make the custom salad of your choice for an affordable price.
  
  This is in the middle of the 1st floor of Ackerman Union on UCLA campus. Pretty central and hard to miss.
  
  Tons of leafy options and different varieties of toppings. Beyond just the basic tomato, carrot, and cucumbers- there are options (over 50) to turn the salad into a Southwestern salad or a more East Asian inspired salad. There are veggies, protein (tofu!!), dressings, and crunchy toppings too. Took a star off because they didn't have any more Thai peanut dressing when I went. :(
  
  There are also ready made salad options (including quinoa, potato salad, macaroni salad,etc), fruit bar, pasta bar, ready made pasta/mac n cheese, soup options, and bread too! Tons and tons of options for anyone's palette
  
  It's a buffet style concept- you grab a plastic container and fill it up with what you want. You have it weighed at the end and the price is calculated per ounce depending if it's hot, cold, or hot/cold items.
  
  Don't remember the price points but I paid $9 for a very sizable amount of salad with heavy protein. Not bad.