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.

$$20.00

Winter Citrus Salad

Asian pear, goat cheese, dried blueberries, mandarin oranges, quinoa, kale arugula with Jons Citrus. Basil Vinaigrette topped with roasted almonds NA

$$15.95

Greenleaf Nachos

Heirloom corn tortilla chips, aged white cheddar, black beans, pickled jalepenos, cilantro, chipotle crema, tomatillo salsa Allergens dairygluten Chef Recommends Chicken Tinga

$$13.50

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

$$11.50

Paleo Chicken Fingers

Baked almondcrusted chicken with jicama sticks cucumber chips served with vegan ranch . GF DF Chef recommendation Buffalo style

$$13.50

Charred Buffalo Cauliflower

allnatural buffalo sauce, cauliflower green onions. served with vegan ranch, jicama sticks cucumber chips V DF GF

$$11.50

Street Tacos

Choose of two street tacos Chef recommended Shrimp Tacos

$$10.00

Baked Garlic Fries

Roasted potatoes with Garlic oil served with sugarfree ketchup. V DF GF

$$6.95

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Roasted sweet potatoes served with vegan chipotle ranch. V DF GF

$$6.95

Roasted Tomato Soup

served with sliced ciabatta. V DF.

$$8.00

Chicken Tortilla Soup

shredded achiote chicken tinga, fresh avocado, cilantro tortilla chips. DFGF

$$8.00

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.

$$24.50

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.

$$15.95

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.

$$15.95

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.

$$14.95

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

$$15.95

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

$$14.95

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.

$$14.95

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.

$$15.95

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

$$15.95

Paleo Chicken Fajita Plate

shredded chicken tinga, zesty lemon kale, paleo cauliflower rice, bell peppers, red onions, watermelon radish vegan nacho aioli GF DF

$$18.95

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

$$13.95

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.

$$15.95

BYO Salad

4 easy steps 1. choose your greens or grains 2. select your toppings 3. add proteins premium toppers 4. choose a dressing.

$$13.00

Pesto Chicken Panini

shaved chicken, avocado pesto, tomato, arugula aged white cheddar with Nonnas basil pesto vinaigrette on ciabatta Allergens dairy

$$13.95

Chipotle Chicken Panini

almondcrusted chicken, aged white cheddar, pickled jalapenos, tomato butter lettuce with chipotle aioli on ciabatta Allergens nutsdairy

$$13.95

Turkey Melt On Pretzel Roll

allnatural turkey, havarti cheese, caramelized onions, arugula with garlic aioli Allergens Dairy

$$14.95

Monarch Protein Wrap

Grilled shrimp, paleo rice, avocado slaw, black beans chipotle aioli in a spinach tortilla. GF tortilla available upon request 2

$$13.95

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

$$13.95

Bacon Egg Burrito

pastureraised eggs, nitratefree bacon, white cheddar potatoes wrapped in a vegan, whole wheat tortilla. served with tomatillo salsa Allergens dairygluten.

$$13.95

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

$$13.95

GrassFed Angus Burger

aged white cheddar, pickles, butter lettuce tomato red onion with garlic aioli

$$14.95

Turkey Burger

smashed avocado, smoked gouda, tomato, caramelized onion butter lettuce with garlic aioli

$$13.95

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.

$$17.50

Greenplate Special

combine any 12 panini with Handcrafted sides or soup

$$14.95

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

$$25.50

Grilled Salmon Filet Entree

served with seasonal grill veggie paleo cauliflower rice GF DF

$$24.50

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

$$18.95

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

housemade turkey sausage, fresh local mozzarella, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, Nonas marinara basil pesto vinaigrette . GF Allergens dairy

$$18.95

Apple, Cranberry Quinoa Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette

crisp Gala apples, dried cranberries, candied pecans, and fluffy quinoa. Tossed in Jons citrus vinaigrette

$$7.95

Broccolini Crunch Salad

seasonal chopped veggie, dried cranberries, vegan mayo red onions

$$7.95

Garlicky Broccolini

broccolini with roasted garlic chili flake

$$7.95

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.

$$7.95

Mashed Potetoes

Roasted garlic mashes potatoes

$$7.95

Hand Crafted Sides

Kids

Kids Grilled Cheese

choice of baked fries or fruit

$$8.95

Kids Cheeseburger

grassfed angus burger with cheese on brioche bun, served with choice of baked fries or fruit

$$8.95

Kids Chicken Fingers

almondcrusted or grilled, served with ranch choice of baked fries or fruit

$$8.95

Kids Chicken Rice Bowl

brown rice, chicken, broccolini carrots

$$8.95

Spring Water

$$3.99

Sparkling Water

$$3.99

Kombucha

$$6.00

Mexican Coke

$$6.00

Mexican Sprite

$$6.00

Freshly Squeezed Juice

orange or grapefruit

$$6.00

Fountain Drinks

$$3.95

Lemonade

Traditional lemonade

$$3.95

Iced Tea

$$3.95

Quench

watermelon, jicama, strawberry, mint lime watermelon rind

$$10.00

Gingersnap

fuji apple, green apple, ginger lemon

$$10.00

Clover

kale, cucumber, celery, spinach, pear, cilantro, mint lime

$$10.00

Beverages

Desserts

Churros Dulce De Leche

Crispy, cinnamondusted churros served with a rich dulce de leche sauce for dipping. 6 servings

$$39.00