Good Earth--Galleria
Edina, MN 55435-4216
Phone: (952) 925-1001
- Price:
- $$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Vegetarian Food 2005, Vegetarian Food 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-9pm
Editorial Review for Good Earth--Galleria – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Long before smoke-free became P.C., the airy, peaceful Good Earth dining room has been a bastion of culinary Zen. The servers know the menu inside and out and do everything they can to facilitate a holistic dining experience for the crowd of college kids and organic foodies that frequent here. The health-concious menu features cashew-chicken salad, vegetable wraps and adzuki-pinto bean burritos. For dessert, there are fruit smoothies and baked goods.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThat cinnamon-citrus scent that envelops you at the entry is mostly from the restaurant's home-concocted iced tea, a sweet blend that's great on the rocks.
User Reviews for Good Earth--Galleria
06/01/2008 Posted by veggie212
Are you people on meth? Why would anyone whine about getting free bread and hummus? This restaurant is a true gem. I'm there twice a week like clockwork. the BEST peanut butter blondies EVER! Reasonably priced wholesome food is NOT easy to find, and this place always delivers. I don't think I have ever had a bad meal at the Good Earth. Not sure what the problem is with some of these complainers. They have a really great selection of fish and vegetarian items (now that the TC is sorely lacking in veggie restaurants, this is a must-go for any veg or vegan) If you are veg, you can't miss with the the enchiladas, the planet burger (homemade, not a frozen gardenburger wannabe) the cold veggie sandwich, the tostadas and the challa french toast. The risotto is UNREAL, and the huevos rancheros always deliver. True, there seems to be a pretty high turnover here for servers, although I do see people who have been working here for a long time. The high turnover in servers does not affect the food in ANY way! Do yourself a favor and check it out! There's a reason that you might have to wait an hour for a seat - because it's GOOD FOOD!
04/09/2008 Posted by mcharry
The last time that I went to the Good Earth in Edina, we were not even given the opportunity to eat. You see, we were refugees from the ridiculously popular Original Pancake House and despite the fact that the Good Earth still reliably serves Eighties style bland health food we felt there might be a strong chance of getting a table and most importantly our two year old toddler some breakfast. My son had recently been diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy so as a precaution I asked the hostess if they used peanut oil. The hostess nervously stammered that she was not sure that they didn't and that she needed to go get her manager. She quickly exited into the back room and returned with a frosty blonde Edina lady who assured us that we would have to go elsewhere as they have peanuts in the kitchen. I attempted to communicate the fact that my son's allergy is such that as long as he does not ingest peanuts or anything related to peanuts, he would indeed be fine. She became even more adamant that she could not and would not guarantee the absence of peanuts in my son's food. Unbelievable. Now the petty part of me wants to tell you that I know for a fact those bread baskets are sometimes made up of other people's uneaten bread. I also want to tell you that the Good Earth's kitchen is filled with not so good Earth like materials. But that would be petty. I will close by stating that I will never patronize this mediocre relic of a time when vegetarians only ate tasteless food (see mudpie).
Pros: You can get a table on a sunday
Cons: Allergy sufferers and fresh bread lovers beware!
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