Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Greens Restaurant, upcider and The Salad Place & Rotisserie, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for salad in San Francisco. Top-rated salad spots at the right price.
San Francisco's Cheap Salad Destinations
San Francisco offers a wealth of affordable, fresh greenery for diners looking to enjoy a nutritious meal without overspending. This collection spans a global palette, featuring everything from classic American bowls at Mixt and The Salad Place to Mediterranean flavors at Souvla and traditional Russian staples at Cinderella Russian Bakery & Cafe. Whether you are craving a crisp Greek salad, a hearty Italian-inspired plate from DamnFine Pizza, or a quick Japanese-influenced bite, these local favorites prove that eating well in the city can be both budget-friendly and delicious.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Salad in San Francisco | Top Cheap Spots
- Greens Restaurant · rated 5/5: American.
- upcider · rated 5/5: American.
- The Salad Place & Rotisserie · rated 5/5: American.
- DamnFine Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Fiery Hot Pot and Grill · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Bistro Aix · rated 4/5: French.
- Souvla · rated 4/5: Greek.
- Harmonic Brewing · rated 4/5: American.
- Kirimachi Ramen · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- The Salad Place · rated 4/5: American.
- Home Plate · rated 4/5: American.
- Anina · rated 4/5: American.
- Royal Exchange · rated 4/5: American.
- Boudin Sourdough · rated 4/5: American.
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: American.
- Cinderella Russian Bakery & Cafe · rated 4/5: Russian.
- Mixt · rated 4/5: American.
- Moki's Sushi & Pacific Grill · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Gott's Soft Serve · rated 4/5: American.
- Boudin · rated 3/5: American.
- World Wrapps · rated 3/5: Mediterranean.
- Sam's Tavern · rated 3/5: American.
- Sushi Uma: Japanese.
- Inle Burmese Cuisine: Burmese.
- The Little Chihuahua: Mexican.
- Nara: Japanese.
- Tin: Vietnamese.
- Tadich Grill: Seafood.
- Buckhorn: Steakhouse.
- Paprika: Indian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
