[3] Sacha Lord stated that the closure was "a stark example that even in regions of relatively high disposable income, the financial pressures on small businesses are simply no longer viable especially when household budgets are being squeezed more than ever by food price inflation or rising energy costs".

[14] SquareMeal described Greens as "arguably the North's leading vegetarian restaurant" in January 2019 and found the atmosphere "buzzy and laid-back".

[17] Rob Martin used a May 2021 Time Out review to describe dining at the restaurant in its early days "felt a bit like being invited to dine with a really sophisticated friend's family; slightly bohemian but very professional with two lovely blokes at the helm", noted that "the food was a revelation for many used to veggie meals consisting of just lentils and something mushy", and that the restaurant remained "the delightful experience it always has been, somehow still managing to feel like you're in someone's home".

[18] Ria Ghey of Manchesterworld.uk wrote in October 2023 that the "eclectic interior of Parisian-inspired artwork and frill-tastic lamp gave a welcoming vibe befitting a bustling neighbourhood restaurant".

[19] Dianne Bourne of Manchester Evening News was moved to visit the Sale branch in late January 2024 by the closure of the Didsbury restaurant and described her experience as "inventive and playful"; her review, which called for her readers to use their favourite local cafés or restaurants or lose them,[20] prompted a disgruntled reader to complain that nobody in her town could afford to eat out any more.