If fresh salads, sandwiches, and bowls made with premium, locally sourced ingredients is your jam this is the place for you. It's located inside State House Square Pavilion Food Court, a convenient spot for all those working in downtown. This was my first time here and I tried the Mighty Aphrodite salad: romain & arugula, garlic shrimp, feta, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, herb vinaigrette. It came with a bag of chips. The salad was good, except the shrimp, which was extremely salty and the herb vinaigrette, sweet (both of which I didn't like). So I ate the salad without them. I probably will be back to give it one more try and built my own salad. read more

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I've always thought of Ajo for lunch and I'm not sure how I missed their great breakfast. On my quest do not continue being judged for disliking eggs, I ordered a Mexican breakfast burrito. Man, that burrito was banging! I really liked the salsa, it complemented the steak and eggs very well. I also got the yogurt with fruit and honey, which was so refreshing for after my workout. The service is really friendly and I would say there is a bit of a wait but it's because your food is being prepped per order. They don't offer any grilled items on Friday so just be mindful if that's what you're looking for. There are plenty of seats in the Statehouse Square cafeteria but a limited number of outlets. read more

Ajamo - Salad Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Love this place. Build your own salad and the food is fresh and delicious. I was sad they closed after Covid but they have reopened and are owning that market over there. Their salads are so good. Highly recommend read more

Staff is friendly & welcoming. Food is healthy and they use fresh ingredients. Everything on the menu tastes great!

Ajamo is a must for your Hartford lunch rotation. It's located in the State House Sq food court and specializes in salads. They have a bunch of unique salads but you can also mix and match to make your own- which is what I do! It's also a healthier alternative when you are looking to grab something quick for lunch at a casual place. It has a great following and usually has several people in line, but the service is quit and the line moves very fast. Everyone will also agree that the Staff here is fantastic. They make you feel like a valued customer. You are greeted, welcomed and thanked every time. It makes you wanting to keep coming back. I was never really much of a salad person, but they have some great stuff. You have to give them a try! read more

Ajamo - Salad Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

The staff here is great. They are very friendly and very accommodating to any changes from the preset menu. Dressings are made fresh and veggies are of very high quality. It's great to be able to get food on the go that is healthy (and delicious) in downtown Hartford. My go to is the Baja which is prob not the healthiest choice of the bunch, but healthier than the crap I had been eating elsewhere. Romaine, corn, cabbage, cheddar, a few tortilla strips with a chipotle dressing. It is excellent. Also had the steak wrap (hangover meal). Was delicious and fresh. Will certainly return. Would highly recommend. read more

Budddha bowl was flavorful, had a solid amount of dressing on it, and was affordable. I will definitely be coming back!

Great place to give Panera salad a break. I had the baja chicken salad without tomato, corn and tortilla chips. I have no negative thoughts about the salad. It was fresh and delicious tasting. The cashier was super friendly and very helpful. Definitely be back when in a mood for a salad. read more

I was a bit disappointed with my chickpea salad. I ordered it with a spicy dressing and the whole salad was just very bland and kind of watery, to be honest. Definitely didn't feel like it was a $14 salad like I paid for. I would be willing to come back and try another salad, but the chickpea one could use some work for sure. read more

Salads are excellent. Good quality ingredients, staff is great, and items are priced well.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The owners are wonderful to talk to and that's just one reason why I love starting my day with their breakfast burritos! The salads are great for lunch as everything is freshly made. Jennifer, Chris and their crew do a great job of creating healthy, tasty salads and everything is customizable! I can't wait to visit again soon! read more

I love this place. Salad is good for you. And they have various different salads. They make their own dressing. The salad is tossed for you so the dressing is distributed all over. read more

Generally I don't eat salad. But I thought of giving it a shot. I had the farmers lunch classic size. As I like my food spicy I asked them to add Sriracha. My lunch was filling. It was spicy with good flavors. If you have a big appetite definitely go for classic size. read more

Ajamo - Farmers lunch box classic with sriracha - Salad Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Best service and GREAT food!! Hidden gem in Hartford! The owners give ALL tips to employees.

I was working in Hartford temporarily and this would be my go-to spot for lunch! It's hard to find a fresh salad bar in the area. You could either customize your salad or order from their menu. My favorites are the Mighty Aphrodite and the Baja. I like that they put the caloric information, but I think it'd be more helpful if they have that for all the sizes. Full nutrition info would also be great. Nonetheless, highly recommend for lunch during the week since they are only open for a few hours during lunch and closed on weekends. read more

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Love this place. Service is absolutely the best. They have great breakfasts. Avocado toast is my go to. And fantastic salads with easy online ordering and quick pickup. Regularly go here. read more

Best salad in Hartford around! My go to lunch spot when I worked in the Gold Building! Chicken Ceasar Salad was my favorite!!

I got the Thai peanut wrap with tofu. The portion was a bit smaller than I was expecting. The flavors in the wrap were a mix of different ones and there was a good mix of veggies but overall kind of bland. I got a spicy dressing too but I didn't really taste the spiceness. Place has potential to be really good and tasty and the staff was super nice. Next time I would definitely try a bowl and see if that's better read more

I love this place. Salads are great. Staff is friendly. The owners are always engaged with the customers. Plus, do a Yelp check-in for a free fountain beverage. Baja salad with portobello AND chicken is my go-to. Slight upcharge, but worth it. Highly recommend. read more

Made my first visit to this new place in the food court. It's a nice refreshing change to the places in there. It's a salad place. Make no mistake. But that's fine. Wide variety of ingredients and freshly made in front of you so you can tweak it how you like. Quick and friendly. I had the Kale Caesar and really enjoyed it. Fresh parmesan was a nice touch. The kale could probably have been cut into slightly smaller pieces but otherwise, it was nice and fresh. And it's a much better salad option than, say the It's Only Natural place next to it. Look forward to returning. At least when i'm trying to eat good. read more

So happy Ajamo is back. Salads are of extremely high quality. Homemade dressings are superb. Pricing is reasonable considering what you get. I suppose their are cheaper salads available if you don't mind mass produced dressings and tasteless ingredients. Chris and Jennifer obviously love what they are doing, and it shows. My only "complaints" are the location (downtown Hartford) and the hours/days of operation. If you had a suburban location and were open on weekends, I would probably eat there 5 days a week. Again, thanks for reopening and I hope you succeed in the crazy pandemic times. read more

This little lunch joint is packed full of flavor! A coworker suggested we try out Ajamo one day and I was in for a surprise. I ordered the "Mighty Aphrodite" with shrimp, and found the "Demi" size to be perfect for lunch - I wasn't hungry after, but I also wasn't overly full. If I were to get a menu option without a protein, I may opt for the larger size. I'll be back to try the "pocket", which I've been told is your salad in a pita (yum!) Here's where they definitely get their 5-Stars. They're allergy protocol is on point! Most of the salads are made assembly-line style, passed from one employee to the next. As soon as you enter the line to order, you can see signs notifying customers about nut products (the signs are easy to see). I began to tell the man taking my order about my allergy and he immediately notified the others in the line (loudly!) and they all began to take their gloves off and put on a new pair. They were cautious when adding ingredients - always checking with me first. It gave me great piece of mind that my food was safe to eat, and the employees cared enough to make it safe for me. They were happy to provide a to-go bag, which was paper. Props to bring environmentally friendly! Averaging about $8-9 for a small size salad (without a drink or side), I don't think Ajamo is an option for everyday, but it's certainly an option on days when you forget to bring a lunch from home and want a healthy option! (PS - Heads up to Check in on Yelp!! Ajamo offers a free fountain drink when you do your check-in! I never have cell service in State House Square so I missed out on this one and saw the deal after I already placed my order and walked outside!) read more

Ajamo is a really solid lunch option in State House Square if you're looking for something on the healthier side. The lunchtime selection in the State House Square/downtown area has really expanded over the past 5 years, and Ajamo is part of that. Ajamo specializes in salads and sandwiches, made with fresh ingredients. My favorite is the Baja, which has chicken, green cabbage, romaine, corn, grape tomatoes, cheddar, blue corn tortilla chips, green onion, creamy chipotle dressing. Really tasty and pretty healthy as well. The staff and owner have always been friendly when I've visited, and the line moves quickly (even at lunch time). read more

Ajamo is the real deal. The salads are super fresh and taste great for all the right reasons - the ingredients shine and dressings don't overpower. They recently added a great breakfast lineup as well - I highly recommend the avocado toast to start the day! Plus, owners and staff are very friendly and you can tell they love their jobs. read more

Stopped by today just before they closed for lunch. They are located in a food court and there is no sign of this place outside. But am I glad I found it!! Wonderful unique selection of salads, with plenty of options for vegetarians like me. We had a good earth salad and a Thai tofu one. The owners really go out of their way to make the meal just the way you want it. My customization requests were all welcomed and I did not mind they realized they had run out of tofu and had to be substituted with other ingredients of my choice. The end creation was scrumptious and left me wanting for more! Their ginger peach herbal tea is awesome too. Owners made an effort to get to know me, since I was visiting from out of state. Recommended!! read more

Ajamo - Salad Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Fresh veggies, yummy food, and kind staff Good variety of options and flavors. Got a classic size and it was a filling portion read more

This is an outstanding restaurant inside the State House Square in downtown Hartford. In fact, I'd say it's the best one there. The focus is on healthy food, mostly salads of various types, but that's not a limitation as there's such a variety I can't imagine anyone looking at the menu and not finding something appealing. They also have soups that are very tasty, and some bowls too. Every day they seem to have a special as well. The food prep area also has the appearance of being extremely clean and well kept, and the staff seems to focus well on cleanliness also. I believe this is a husband/wife owned business who seem to be doing this for a while, even though this restaurant is only a couple years old. Extra props to them for employing mostly minorities as well, and keeping the same staff for some time and training them well, which helps keep mistakes to a bare minimum. read more

This is my go-to lunch spot during the week! Everyone is so friendly, and I go there enough that they know my order by now! They have a rewards system that captures the same card you use, and I get $9 off if I go there enough times! (Sorry, not sure of the exact details) but this is a nice incentive if you go as much as I do. They have the freshest ingredients in my opinion, and LOTS of options- anyone with dietary restrictions wouldn't have a hard time finding something. They also offer pita or fresh bread with your salad if that's your thang. Fresh iced tea is always brewed and they also have a delicious fresh rotating soup selection! The Baja salad is my FAVORITE- I get it with lemon pepper chicken (they offer oven roasted or lemon pepper for chicken choices!) and always add a little Sriracha. It is sooOoooOo good. I highly recommend this place for lunch if you're in the area! read more

I came here for lunch with some old coworkers and I was looking forward to having the falafel salad. However when I got in line I heard them say they were all out. The salad I got instead was really good and I love that their dressings are dairy free. Their diet soda is also sweetened with stevia instead of aspartame. I will be back to try to snag a falafel salad. Update: came back to enjoy the falafel salad, it was delicious! Great staff & quick service! read more

I am usually a little wary of salad places, because since nothing is cooked, it seems like an easy way to spread germs. This place has my full confidence though. I went there today for the first time (although my husband eats there regularly) and was throughly impressed. The food was delicious and the staff was great. Super knowledgeable (I mean, you have to be pretty well-trained to be able to describe the relative merits of Romaine vs Arugula), helpful, and really friendly. All three men who were working gave the impression that making salads is their life passion and they can not believe their good fortune that they get to do so all day long. Everything was so fresh, crispy, and the dressing was delicious. They claimed to make the dressing on-site, too. read more

I'm obsessed with this place, I talk it up all the time! I probably talk about it more often than I eat there, because the lunch hours are so tight - 11am-2:15pm M-F. I use Ajamo salad as a "treat" for myself when I'm at school during those hours (4x/year, probably). Friendly staff, good size bowls, a bit expensive for regular consumption but not outrageous. I recommend the Thai dressing! read more

Thank you Yelp for bringing this spot to my attention! It is in the Statehouse Square food court in Downtown Hartford, in the old Moo Yah spot. After the previous reviews, I was very excited to scope out a new vegan friendly eatery! The ordering style is like Subway or Moe's, and they were very well staffed. Every single person I spoke with (4 to be exact) were very relaxed, friendly and helpful. I told them it was my first time, and I would like a vegan item. The initial greeter asked another employee to help me, because she was vegan. She recommended a grain bowl, which sounded great, but I opted for a Bangkok Express Salad, with sesame ginger baked tofu, romaine, cabbage, avocado, green onion, carrot, celery, rice vermicelli, spicy Thai peanut dressing & sriracha. And it was amazing! They ask you how much dressing, and toss it. A good size portion for $10. Any salad can be made into a wrap, or you can build your own salad or wrap, with a greens base and 4 toppings included. And so many interesting dressings to choose from! And they also have soups, which I will look forward to trying in the coming colder months. And the best part, they code everything with dietary needs (Gluten Free,Peanuts,Tree Nuts, Vegetarian, Vegan), and post the calories. Online ordering coming soon! I know I like a place, when I'm trolling the menu for my next order while still eating. PS I'm totally getting the falafel bowl......... Update: 11/13/15: Today the line took forever! Not sure why, very well staffed but incredibly slow. However, the falafel bowl salad was excellent! AND the falafels are baked, not fried! read more

Ajamo recently opened in the SHS Food Court and I stopped by for lunch on Friday, 8/21. I was greeted at the start of the line by a woman who handed me a menu and asked if I had been there before. When I said that I had not, she welcomed me and asked for any feedback -- especially if I *didn't* like my salad. I looked through the menu and chose the Baja salad with portobello mushrooms. I was surprised when the employee took the to-go salad bowl and stuffed it full of veggies; he was extremely generous and filled the bowl to its brim. Everyone behind the counter greeted me (some had been prior employees at Moe's and recognized me), and when my bowl reached the end of the line, they poured all of the contents into a big mixing bowl, put the dressing on and shook it up before stuffing it back into my to-go bowl. They also included a small slice of baguette. Imagine my shock when my total cost was less than $10. At our company's cafe, we have salad bowls about the same size, and a conservative salad, filling it about halfway, comes to about the same price as this overstuffed bowl. But, really, who cares about price or quantity? It's the taste that matters, and the Baja salad did not disappoint. I forgot to ask for no onions (my fault!) but was really impressed anyway. The leafy greens - other veggies ratio was good, with a forkful of leaf including lots of other veggies with each bite. I look forward to seeing what soup options they have on rotation and what other salads they come up with, and will slowly but surely make my way through this menu. I hope they're here to stay! read more

Great fresh lunch spot in Hartford with lovely staff and lots of good healthy options. Nice spot to walk to in Hartford!

These salads are best in class. Many choices with a wide variety of greens. The owners clearly care about where food comes from - this is clean eating. Salads are hand tossed with an appropriate amount of dressing. read more

Great food, even better service. Visited Ajamo this afternoon for the first time. I ordered the Curry Grain Bowl, which is made right in front of you and a cup of the Butternut Squash & Apple soup (amazing!). I paid $12 total, not the cheapest place, but you know that what you are eating is fresh, healthy, and full of nutrition. Highly recommend. read more

Came here after spending a long morning in Hartford and so happy that I did. This place serves some of the best and most freshest foods Ive tasted while being in CT. Ajamo's breaks the stereotype of healthy foods: the food had so much flavor. I love the staff there-they are very friendly and mske you feel so welcomed. You can tell that they are all passionate about the business and healthy eating. I absolutley loved the falafels and the Blueberry coffee cake that the owners wife actually made. I cant wait to go back here! read more

The create your own salad option is awesome, I've been here a few times and the staff is so nice. The older man who works at the register is so friendly and sweet! I would recommend coming here if you're looking for a new salad place read more

Excellent! All fresh and healthy while tasty too. Try it, you won't be disappointed. read more

Ajamo - Salad Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I've been looking forward to trying Ajamo for a while. The falafel bowl was tasty and filling. The service was friendly and quick. There is plenty of seating and on street parking. read more