Sweetgreen is expanding its Orange County footprint with a fifth location opening in Laguna Niguel this June. The new restaurant at Plaza de la Paz center will celebrate its grand-opening on Tuesday, June 17. The opening marks another milestone for the healthy fast-casual chain in Southern California. Sweetgreen continues its mission of “building healthier communities by connecting people to real food.”
Highlights
- Fifth Orange County location opens June 17 at 27221 La Paz Road in Plaza de la Paz center.
- Opening day features meal donations to Laguna Food Pantry with Sweetgreen matching every meal sold.
- New location showcases Infinite Kitchen technology and limited-time KBBQ menu collaboration
New Laguna Niguel Location Details
The Laguna Niguel location will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant offers seating for 43 diners indoors and 42 diners on the patio.
“Orange County has given us the warmest welcome, allowing us to grow to five locations in less than two years,” said Jonathan Neman, CEO and Co-Founder of Sweetgreen. “Getting to know these communities has allowed us to deepen our connection with guests and bring our farm-to-flavor philosophy to their everyday routines.”
Opening Day Festivities and Community Engagement
Sweetgreen Laguna Niguel will host community activations with local partners from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on opening day. Guests can enjoy complimentary offerings while supplies last.
The opening day features include a build-your-own floral bar from Sweet Blossom Designs and hand-crafted specialty beverages from Golden Lantern Coffee Roasters. Cookie Curator will provide custom-decorated cookies, while Beadiful Jewelry offers hand-beaded friendship bracelets.
Sweetgreen will match every meal sold on opening day with a donated meal to Laguna Food Pantry. This initiative supports people in Laguna Beach experiencing food insecurity.
KBBQ Menu Highlights and Offerings
The Laguna Niguel opening coincides with Sweetgreen’s limited-time KBBQ menu. Created in partnership with COTE Korean Steakhouse, the menu debuts KBBQ-glazed steak in new bowl and plate options.
The collaboration also features a salad complete with spicy, Korean-inspired flavors. Sweetgreen’s full menu also includes favorites like the Harvest Bowl and the Crispy Rice Bowl. Protein-packed options are the Caramelized Garlic Steak and Miso Glazed Salmon protein plates. The menu focuses on made-from-scratch food sourced thoughtfully.
Convenient Pickup and Seamless Ordering
Customers can order for pickup or delivery through sweetgreen.com or the Sweetgreen app. The location provides multiple ordering options for convenience.
Sweetgreen sources ingredients from trusted farmers and suppliers to cook food from scratch. The company maintains a transparent supply chain while supporting local farmers and growers.
Sweetgreen’s new Laguna Niguel location represents a continued growth in Orange County’s healthy dining options. The opening combines community engagement with innovative menu offerings and sustainable practices.
The new location reinforces Sweetgreen’s mission to connect communities through real food. The chain has 250 stores across the U.S. and is expanding its vision to reinvent food for a new era.
