Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, has come to Seattle, with its first location opening in The Village at Totem Lake in Kirkland. Washington marks the first state Sweetgreen has entered in the Pacific Northwest. Two additional restaurants are scheduled to open in the area this year — one in South Lake Union and another in Capitol Hill.
“We’re thrilled to bring Sweetgreen to Seattle and become a part of its incredible community. It’s more than just offering a convenient and craveable healthy food option; we’re committed to connecting with local suppliers and immersing ourselves in Seattle’s culture, food scene and community. This expansion is an opportunity for collaboration, sourcing locally and contributing to the unique essence of the Pacific Northwest,” said Jonathan Neman, co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen.
The 2,315-square-foot space will accommodate up to 20 diners inside and 16 diners on the restaurant’s patio.
Since its founding, Sweetgreen has prioritized quality, sustainable ingredients and fresh produce. Local ingredients sourced for the new Seattle locations include fresh rosemary focaccia from Macrina Bakery, along with organic tofu from Island Spring Organics. The Vashon Island-based producer is a local fan favorite founded in the 1970s, known for producing millions of pounds of certified organic, non-GMO tofu each year, and is synonymous with premium quality and taste.
With every new market opening, Sweetgreen teams up with a local partner to give back and make an impact in the community. Sweetgreen is proud to announce its partnership with Northwest Harvest, a food justice organization in Washington state that provides millions of nutritious meals to more than 400 partner programs and advocates for equitable food policies. For every meal sold on opening day, Sweetgreen will match with a meal donation to Northwest Harvest to nourish local communities experiencing food insecurity.
