Young caring staff with obvious good manners and fully knowledgable about the menu and the specials.
A sunny day out by the creek with lots of fresh air.
The best food in our entire trip.
What a find!

Though located in the middle of Ashland's tourist district--the Plaza--the Greenleaf Restaurant is just as popular with locals as it is with tourists.

Locals want value, consistent high quality, and friendly service.
Greenleaf delivers in all three areas. Greenleaf also has some of the most beautiful patio seating in Ashland.

The Greenleaf Restaurant is not a foodie haven--just your basic soups, salads, pastas, and sandwiches, This is the place to go for a quick, wholesome bite for lunch or before the theater.

If you want an affordable meal in a spectacular setting just steps from Shakespeare, you'll appreciate Greenleaf. That's why many of Ashland's business people, politicians, and actors are among Greenleaf's "regulars."

While in Ashland we happened across the Greenleaf Restaurant, what a find. Dinner was the Teriyaki Stirfry, Stuffed Squash, and a Chicken Salad Sandwich. All were excellent, the squash was full of fresh vege's, all crisp and full of flavor. The stirfry' had homemade teriyaki that was so good when my daughter was full she moved her plate to the center of the table to be devoured by the rest of us. The Chicken Salad Sandwich was moist on very fresh bread and well balanced with lettuce and tomato.
Breakfast the next morning was even better. Eggs Benedict and Marionberry Pancakes, both outstanding. The Eggs Benedict was as good as I have ever had, the poached eggs had firm whites and runny yolks, the Hollandaise was light, creamy and full of flavor, the potatoes were crisp on the outside soft on the inside and well seasoned. All my wife and daughter would say about the Marionberry Pancakes was "we are coming back here again, these are great!"
The service was good both times we were there. The food was served hot, the glasses were never empty, and both servers were well informed on the menu and the specials being offered. I am looking forward to visiting my daughter so we can return to the Greenleaf for another meal.

The Greenleaf restaurant is my favorite place to eat in Ashland. Service is prompt, the delicious food arrives hot, and the ambiance is warm and inviting. I like a back table or a seat with friends in a bright green booth across from the prep counter. Here, I delight in watching young men and women circle around Daniel like Sufi dancers.

Greenleaf’s owner, Daniel Greenblatt has a respectful management style honed over years of practice and the intention to serve both his workers and the community. Adept at handling multiple tasks he juggles vendors who walk in with orders and questions, while coaching new cooks or servers and greeting customers with his warm smile. Summer days, the outdoor terrace provides a relaxed view of Ashland Creek in Lithia Park or an inconspicuous opportunity to observe the vitality and glow of the Ashland tourist community.

The food rests on simple quality and freshness. Baked goods and waffles are moist and succulent--well worth every calorie. I love the steamed veggies with rice and my Sunday delight is lox and a bagel with cream cheese, cucumber, sprouts and tomatoes--yum. You could search the western states and not find a better hot chai.

Enjoy a box meal before the “Green Show” or for a good lunch during workshops or cultural events. My latest idea is to get a box lunch to support those difficult flights from Medford to San Francisco.

I hope you enjoy the Greenleaf as much as I do and I know your first visit will not be your last.

Katherine
Phoenix Oregon