CRISP & GREEN

I was visiting from out of town and was looking for a salad place, and Crisp & Green came up as being nearby.
I ventured in and was impressed with the clean, modern atmosphere.
However, I soon began to feel uncomfortable.
I first went to the salad line and no one greeted me.
I was looking at the menu and noticed there were acai bowls available.
My husband and I typically try these in every city we visit, so I decided to try one.
Here was the first problem: the digital signboard would only show the acai menu briefly and it was hard to compare between the bowls when it only flashed for seconds at a time.
In finally just chose one, and a sign said to order bowls at the cash register.
I got out of the salad line and went around, and people coming from the salad line to pay looked at me oddly because they didn't know why I was standing there.
After a period of time, I just told the girl I needed to order an acai bowl, even though she never acknowledged my presence.
I then stood off to the side waiting on my order, and after a time, she realized I was still there and she left the cash register and went and made the bowl herself.
I've tasted MANY acai bowls.
This one was just okay.
I love having clean options that are easily and quickly accessible, so I want Crisp & Green to do well, but they need to go to different places and sample acai bowls.
Some of my favorites are from a mall in Salt Lake City across the street from the Convention Center, and City Bowls in Birmingham, AL.
Those are the best I've ever had.
The protein base at Crisp & Green was okay, but the toppings were nothing special.
I wish they had been layered so you got some of everything in each bite, plus there needed to be more toppings for a better ratio of acai to toppings.
City Bowls would be worth visiting to know what I am talking about, or see my pictures online.

Owner response

Crisp & Green in Sioux Falls is a fantastic spot for fresh, healthy meals.
With a wide variety of salads, grain bowls, soups, and smoothies, there's something for everyone.
I've visited many times and always find the food to be delicious and well-prepared. There's an adult male staff member who is always super friendly and welcoming.
You can tell he really appreciates your business, which is awesome.
But it's a bit surprising that some of the younger staff don't always follow his lead.
While most of the team is great, there have been times when the service could be a bit more welcoming.
A few of my friends have noticed this too. Despite that, Crisp & Green is still my go-to for a nutritious and tasty meal in Sioux Falls.
The quality of the food and the variety of options make it worth a visit.

Owner response

Wife says the food was good.
The restaurant is very dirty.
I would be concerned at the cleanliness in the back if they can’t keep the front clean.
Details matter in a restaurant

Owner response