If you’re a chef or restaurant owner looking into a microgreens supplier, you already know what they’re for, the question is whether the freshness and reliability are actually there. Here’s how real Edmonton kitchens are using microgreens right now, and how to get them on your line.
Why Restaurants Use Microgreens
Microgreens do one job better than almost anything else on the plate: they add color, texture, and a concentrated hit of flavor without taking over the dish. A pinch of basil microgreens on a bruschetta doesn’t compete with the tomato, it sharpens it. A scatter of House Mix on a piece of salmon doesn’t hide the fish, it finishes it.
“They’re an easy way to enhance and elevate the appearance and taste of a dish without dominating the main ingredients.”, Kevin, Farm Fresh Choice
That’s the whole value proposition in one line. Microgreens aren’t a garnish you add because a dish looks empty, they’re a finishing ingredient that does real work on flavor and presentation at the same time.
How Porta Romana Uses Microgreens
Porta Romana, the family-run Italian restaurant in Spruce Grove, uses basil microgreens on their Bruschetta Classica, a natural pairing that reinforces the basil already in the dish rather than introducing a new flavor. On their Dill Salmon BC Organic King, they use our House Mix, adding texture and a fresh, herbal top note to a rich, buttery piece of fish.
How Riverbank Bistro Uses Microgreens
Riverbank Bistro, a fine dining kitchen in Edmonton led by owner and chef Daniel, uses microgreens on their Baked Brie, Lakeside Farmstead mini brie, strawberry jalapeno jam, prosciutto, candied walnuts, and baguette. On a dish with that much richness and sweetness already on the plate, a light scatter of microgreens adds a clean, green contrast without adding another heavy element.
What Makes Restaurant-Grade Microgreens Different
Both of these kitchens are working with the same standard behind every order, what actually shows up in the box matters as much as what’s on the plate.
- Harvested to order, not held in cold storage for days, delivered within 24–48 hours of harvest.
- Consistent size and quality across every delivery, so plating stays consistent on a busy service.
- A range of varieties (basil, House Mix, and others) so kitchens can match the microgreen to the dish rather than using one all-purpose green on everything.
From the Grower
Microgreens are an easy way to enhance and elevate the appearance and taste of a dish without dominating the main ingredients. That’s the balance a lot of kitchens are actually looking for, something that makes a plate look and taste more finished without changing what the dish is. A good microgreen doesn’t ask the diner to notice it. It just makes everything else on the plate a little sharper.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fresh are the microgreens when they arrive?
Farm Fresh Choice microgreens are harvested and delivered within 24–48 hours, so kitchens are working with product that’s still at peak flavor and texture, not greens that have been sitting in a distributor’s cooler.
Can I get a specific microgreen variety for a specific dish?
Yes. Restaurant accounts can request specific varieties, like basil microgreens or House Mix, based on what works with their menu, the way Porta Romana and Riverbank Bistro have.
Do you deliver to restaurants outside Edmonton proper?
Yes, Farm Fresh Choice delivers to restaurants across Edmonton, St Albert, Sherwood Park and Spruce Grove
Is there a minimum order for restaurant accounts?
Yes, the minimum order is $60, which includes free delivery in and around Edmonton. Orders below $60 are still welcome, but a delivery fee applies.
Get Microgreens for Your Kitchen
Orders start at $60 with free delivery in and around Edmonton, here’s where to go next.
Browse current microgreens and edible flower packs on the Farm Fresh Choice shop, or if you’re setting up a standing restaurant order or planning menu-specific volume, start with an Event Inquiry and we’ll work out delivery and pricing together.
See how these dishes came together in our full feature on Porta Romana’s use of edible flowers and microgreens.
