The Eggplant Panini is flavorful, and the ingredients are so fresh it is more like a west coast restaurant than the typical desert Southwest establishment. I do not generally care much for eggplant, but the one served here is pretty good. I also like the goat cheese used instead of the typical sliced cheese that is found on most sandwiches. The biggest disappointment, though, is the fact that artichokes are not served on the panini as they used to be at the now closed Kern Place Market (this was the panini by which I measure all others). The fresh bread and vegetables are quite good, but I would just prefer it with a different selection of vegetables.

Other sandwiches, such as the Tuna Sandwich, are good as well. Although the vegetarian selection is limited, there is quite a range of meat options.

Over the years I have had a "love-hate" relationship with the Mexican food at The Greenery. It is geared toward the "gourmet" taste, meaning it is "toned down" and probably not what I would call authentic. It does live up to the label "gourmet," though, with interesting flavors and good quality ingredients.

If you get a chance to try the Tortilla Soup, it is excellent (it is sometimes served as the soup of the day). Although I think they go overboard on the chicken at the expense of other ingredients, it is quite fresh and flavorful, and it is superior to many places in which the tortilla soup is supposed to be a signature dish.

Greenery's market next door to the restaurant

The Greenery Market next door to the restaurant features an all-from-scratch bakery with everything from tarts to cookes to cakes. Just about everything needed for sandwiches and snacks is available, with the same high quality as the restaurant.