Restaurant Review: Honest Greens in Spain

Overview of Honest Greens in Spain

Honest Greens is a fast-casual dining concept and local Barcelona chain on a mission “revolutionize the food industry” by offering nutritious, affordable food with “sexy” vibes. Their food is seasonal, locally sourced, organic when possible, and doesn’t contain any preservatives or artificial additives. Think, high quality meats, lots of vegetables, flavorful fresh sauces, and health-forward desserts. 

History of Honest Greens in Spain

Honest Greens started in 2017 in Barcelona, by 3 non-Spaniards: Christopher Fuchs, an American, a Dane (Denmark, Rasmus) and a French chef. The 3 friends were frustrated by the lack of affordable, delicious, nutritious food. So they made their own solution. With backgrounds as chefs at Michelin restaurants, waiters, and tech entreprenuers, they were more than equipped. 

Where is Honest Greens in Spain?

Honest Greens started in Barcelona at (address) off La Rambla. As of early 2025, there are 3 locations in Barcelona, and the chain has grown and spread to Madrid, Valencia, London, Lisbon, Porto, and Paris. 

Honest Greens Menu

The honest Greens website highlights eating “real food”, “like our ancestors”, with “more vegetables, free-range meat, whole grains, and seeds.” The menu changes seasonally and according to what can be sourced locally, but think homemade sourdough, artisan sauces, hemp seeds, spiced fish, seasonal greens, etc. 

What to Order

The menu changes seasonally. In January 2025, my husband and I ordered (and loved) the following:  

• Hummus – I studied abroad in the Middle East as a college student, and the hummus at Honest Greens was some of the best I’ve ever had. It was phenomenal – iI had pesto and mushrooms and was served with warm, sour dough bread
• Fantastic dijon mustard chicken
• Side salad  – with a fresh salad topped with beets, carrots, seeds. 
• Chimichurri steak 

Vibes

College students and young professionals on laptops, dim lighting, great vibes. You can see all of the vibrant and fresh ingredients prepared in front of you as you walk to the register. It almost feels hipster, but the location I went to was too popular to be considered exclusive. There was moody lighting, two stories, plants on the walls, but also funky art work and stylish light fixtures. 

Is Honest Greens Healthy? 

Absolutely! Like all foods, you need to select portions and foods that are in line with your needs and dietary restrictions, but Honest Greens offers an abundance of nutrient-dense ingredients and high quality offers. As you can see in the video below, fresh herbs and vegetables abound, and you can see the staff prepare in front of you.  I found everything I tried to be wholesome and nutritious. Frankly, it’s a health conscious traveler’s dream. Would also be a great option for any traveler counting macros or juggling a food allergy or sensitivity. 

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My final take: fresh, flavorful, filling. 

While not traditional Spanish food, I would highly recommend Honest Greens when you feel like you need a travel “reset” meal to get some nutrients in. It’s delicious, high quality food in a fun environment at a reasonable cost. As of January 2025, it was XXX for the above. 10/10 in my book.