Genuine Goodness

Cosy bakery nested at the back of this mall. Check out the delicious smoothies and the vegetarian lunch options

This eatery is an unexpected gem. Delicious and creative soups, salads specialty grain bowls and baked goods. The greens in the salads are the freshest I have had anywhere. Best chocolate cookie ever! If you are looking for fancy decor, go elsewhere. If you want healthy, hearty and yummy soups, salads and sandwiches - this is the place for you!!!

Genuine Goodness is now our office go-to spot. Fantastic, fresh food, friendly and creative cooks, and wonderful service. Catering! Grab and Go! Home-baked goodies made with love to round out the meal. Menu rotates so check out the website. Delightful!

I've been here 5 times or so, and honestly I am already planning which day I'm going to come back. Their changing menu is diverse enough that there is always something that looks good no matter the day. I've had their taco salad (multiple times), a pineapple curry chicken rice bowl, smoothie, and today a tuna sandwich each time the food is really good. It's also one of the few places around that you can eat a healthy lunch for cheap. And to top it off all the employees are friendly and patient.

I was amazed at the variety of options available for lunch in such a small place. They have around six standard sandwiches, and two sandwich specials each day, which come with fruit and salad. Or you can have soup. Or salads. Or smoothies. I had a sandwich special (my first-ever tuna melt, which I enjoyed). For dessert, a brownie caught my eye. When I asked about it, I was told it was gluten free, but I knew I had to have it when I was told it had raspberries. It was DELICIOUS! I plan on dropping in whenever I'm in Orinda.