Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails, where culinary creativity meets a warm, inviting atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of Costa Mesa, this new gem offers a refreshing take on New American dining, specializing in breakfast, brunch, and vibrant salads.
The menu is a delightful blend of healthy and hearty options, catering to diverse palates, including ample vegan offerings. Whether you’re savoring a luscious brunch with friends or enjoying a casual lunch, each dish bursts with fresh flavors and quality ingredients.
- Outdoor Seating: Enjoy your meal under the California sun.
- Kid-Friendly: Perfect for family outings.
- Vegan Options: A haven for plant-based diners.
With a full bar and vibrant cocktail selection, Greenleaf is a true social hub. Experience the essence of community dining that's open to all.
Seasonal Menu
Oaxacan Superfood Bowl
Fire roasted shrimp, sweet potatoes, black beans, purple cabbage slaw, sweet peppers, cilantro lime rice, roasted chipotle peanuts, zesty lemon vinaigrette vegan avocado crema.
Winter Citrus Salad
Asian pear, goat cheese, dried blueberries, mandarin oranges, quinoa, kale arugula with Jons Citrus. Basil Vinaigrette topped with roasted almonds NA
Greenleaf Nachos
Heirloom corn tortilla chips, aged white cheddar, black beans, pickled jalepenos, cilantro, chipotle crema, tomatillo salsa Allergens dairygluten Chef Recommends Chicken Tinga
Healthy Hummus
Greenleafs house hummus with evoo, garlic, pomegranate seeds, cilantro, lemon himalayan salt. served with cucumbers, jicama sticks pita bread. gluten free tortilla chips upon request. V GF DF
Paleo Chicken Fingers
Baked almondcrusted chicken with jicama sticks cucumber chips served with vegan ranch . GF DF Chef recommendation Buffalo style
Charred Buffalo Cauliflower
allnatural buffalo sauce, cauliflower green onions. served with vegan ranch, jicama sticks cucumber chips V DF GF
Street Tacos
Choose of two street tacos Chef recommended Shrimp Tacos
Baked Garlic Fries
Roasted potatoes with Garlic oil served with sugarfree ketchup. V DF GF
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted sweet potatoes served with vegan chipotle ranch. V DF GF
Roasted Tomato Soup
served with sliced ciabatta. V DF.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
shredded achiote chicken tinga, fresh avocado, cilantro tortilla chips. DFGF
Shareables
Salads Bowls
Jons Steak Kale Salad JSKS
Flat Iron 6oz Grilled steak, shaved kale brussels sprouts, nitratefree bacon, manchego, sliced almonds crispy shallots served with Jons citrus basil vinaigrette. Allergens nuts.
Lemongrass Chicken Salad
antibioticfree chicken, mixed greens, mango, pineapple jicama medley, daikon sprouts, toasted coconut, roasted cashews Thai chili with lemongrass lychee vinaigrette DF GF. Allergens nuts.
Kitchen Sink Cobb Salad
antibioticfree chicken, nitratefree bacon, hardboiled pastureraised egg, chopped romaine, avocado, carrots, garbanzos, tomatoes, fresh basil blue cheese served with Charos balsamic vinaigrette DF GF.
Zorra The Greek Salad
chopped romaine, arugula, hummus, artichokes, vegan feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives red onions with Joeys garlic herb vinaigrette. V GF DF Chef recommendation Salmon.
Chop Chop Salad
antibioticfree chicken, uncured dry salami, chopped romaine, fresh local mozzarella, tomatoes, cucumbers, garbanzos, pepper blend red onions with nonnas basil pesto vinaigrette GF
Cabo Kale Salad
chopped romaine kale, avocado, black bean, corn jicama succotash, red onions, tomatoes, cilantro tortilla chips with vegan chipotle ranch Chef recommendation Fireroasted Shrimp. V DF. Allergens Gluten
La La Bowl
shredded kale tossed in vegan ranch, avocado, tomatoes, quinoa marinated with Charos balsamic vinaigrette, black bean jicama medley, served with nacho aioli, Chef recommendation grilled salmon GF DF.
Hollywood Bowl
Antibioticfree chopped chicken, herbed goat cheese, quinoa, shredded kale, arugula, roasted beets, dried cranberries sliced almonds served with Charos balsamic vinaigrette GF DF. Allergens nuts.
West Coast Bowl
House made ground turkey sausage, quinoa, cilantro lime rice, aged white cheddar, shredded kale, arugula, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes daikon sprouts served with Joeys garlic herb vinaigrette GF
Paleo Chicken Fajita Plate
shredded chicken tinga, zesty lemon kale, paleo cauliflower rice, bell peppers, red onions, watermelon radish vegan nacho aioli GF DF
Ginger Cashew Stir Fry
Saute bell peppers, seasonal grill veggie, carrots, red onions, celery, roasted cashews, ponzu sauce on a bed of cilantro lime rice. chef recommends Fire Roasted ShrimpV GF DF. Allergens nuts
Braised Citrus Carnitas
braised carnitas, avocado, cilantro lime rice, red cabbage slaw, tomatillo sauce, black beans with pineapple salsa and heirloom corn tortillas DF GF.
BYO Salad
4 easy steps 1. choose your greens or grains 2. select your toppings 3. add proteins premium toppers 4. choose a dressing.
Pesto Chicken Panini
shaved chicken, avocado pesto, tomato, arugula aged white cheddar with Nonnas basil pesto vinaigrette on ciabatta Allergens dairy
Chipotle Chicken Panini
almondcrusted chicken, aged white cheddar, pickled jalapenos, tomato butter lettuce with chipotle aioli on ciabatta Allergens nutsdairy
Turkey Melt On Pretzel Roll
allnatural turkey, havarti cheese, caramelized onions, arugula with garlic aioli Allergens Dairy
Monarch Protein Wrap
Grilled shrimp, paleo rice, avocado slaw, black beans chipotle aioli in a spinach tortilla. GF tortilla available upon request 2
Chopped Chicken Caesar Wrap
Antibioticfree chopped chicken, avocado, parmesan cheese, fried shallots, romaine, kale, lemon juice and tossed in housemade Caesar dressing served on spinach tortilla wrap
Bacon Egg Burrito
pastureraised eggs, nitratefree bacon, white cheddar potatoes wrapped in a vegan, whole wheat tortilla. served with tomatillo salsa Allergens dairygluten.
Turkey Sausage And Egg Burrito
egg whites, turkey sausage, black beans, smashed avocado sweet potato wrapped in a vegan, whole wheat tortilla served with ranchero salsa DF Allergens gluten
GrassFed Angus Burger
aged white cheddar, pickles, butter lettuce tomato red onion with garlic aioli
Turkey Burger
smashed avocado, smoked gouda, tomato, caramelized onion butter lettuce with garlic aioli
Abbots Whole Burger
Abbots high protein veggie burger with smashed avocado, micro greens, pickled onions butter lettuce with chipotle lime aioli, served on a brioche sesame bun NOTE this is not vegan since the bun is not vegan. Please create a modifer sub ciabatta to make the burger vegan.
Greenplate Special
combine any 12 panini with Handcrafted sides or soup
Handhelds
Chef Specials
Chimichurri Steak
Flat iron 6 oz steak served with seasonal saute veggie garlic mashed potatoes, served with chimichurri sauce on the side GF
Grilled Salmon Filet Entree
served with seasonal grill veggie paleo cauliflower rice GF DF
Air Fried Crispy Chicken
Air fried almond crusted chicken served seasonal saute veggie roasted sweet potatoes with vegan chipotle ranch on the side DF GF Allergens nuts
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
housemade turkey sausage, fresh local mozzarella, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, Nonas marinara basil pesto vinaigrette . GF Allergens dairy
Apple, Cranberry Quinoa Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette
crisp Gala apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans, and fluffy quinoa. Tossed in Jons citrus vinaigrette
Broccolini Crunch Salad
seasonal chopped veggie, dried cranberries, vegan mayo red onions
Garlicky Broccolini
broccolini with roasted garlic chili flake
Pesto Pasta
Fusilli pasta, sundried tomatoes, Vegan Feta cheese, Arugula, lemon juice and Nonnas Basil Pesto, NOTE this is batched and modifications can not be made to this.
Mashed Potetoes
Roasted garlic mashes potatoes
Hand Crafted Sides
Kids
Kids Grilled Cheese
choice of baked fries or fruit
Kids Cheeseburger
grassfed angus burger with cheese on brioche bun, served with choice of baked fries or fruit
Kids Chicken Fingers
almondcrusted or grilled, served with ranch choice of baked fries or fruit
Kids Chicken Rice Bowl
brown rice, chicken, broccolini carrots
Spring Water
Sparkling Water
Kombucha
Mexican Coke
Mexican Sprite
Freshly Squeezed Juice
orange or grapefruit
Fountain Drinks
Lemonade
Traditional lemonade
Iced Tea
Quench
watermelon, jicama, strawberry, mint lime watermelon rind
Gingersnap
fuji apple, green apple, ginger lemon
Clover
kale, cucumber, celery, spinach, pear, cilantro, mint lime
Beverages
Desserts
Churros Dulce De Leche
Crispy, cinnamondusted churros served with a rich dulce de leche sauce for dipping. 6 servings