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    Caribe Smoothie Cafe

    5.0 (1 review)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Giardino Gourmet Salads - Tropical Chicken Caesar Sandwich with your choice of white bread or on Challah

    Giardino Gourmet Salads

    4.2(55 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Ah, Giardino Salads of Coral Springs -- where freshness meets... a mild case of amnesia when it…read morecomes to flavor. My wife ordered the Classic Spinach with Roasted Chicken. "Classic" is right -- because apparently, the chicken remembered the good old days when seasoning was optional. The veggies, though, were crisp, colorful, and looked like they'd been handpicked by angels with salad tongs. Sadly, the dressing that once sang with flavor now kind of hummed softly in the background, like it forgot the lyrics. I went with the Thai Thai Salad, which came dressed in a "spicy peanut" sauce that was delicious... for the brief moment it actually touched anything. The poor thing was so watery it slid right off the veggies and pooled sadly at the bottom, like it had given up halfway through the job. I found myself chasing flavor with my fork like a treasure hunter at low tide. Giardino's still feels fresh, healthy, and friendly -- just missing that spark it used to have. If Yelp ever gives us half-stars, they'd get a solid 3.5 for nostalgia and effort. But until then, let's call it three stars and a drizzle of watery peanut dressing.

    Giardino Gourmet Salads are a chain of healthy, fast casual restaurants with nine east coast South…read moreFlorida locations and one in Naples. I love that this company was founded by a former teacher, Ody Lugo who was inspired to create this restaurant in order to educate her students and other people about where there food comes from. In just nine months, Ody and her husband Kevin were able to open their first Giardino Gourmet Salads in 2004. This Giardino Salads opened in 2022 on University Drive in Coral Springs near Rita's Italian Ice, Gyroville, and First Watch. It is tucked in a back corner so it is a bit hidden from the street. After a little chit chat with the doctor I'm on a mission to clean up my diet for the next three months before another round of blood work. To that end I decided to make a healthier choice and stopped by Giardino's for lunch. Their menu offers hand crafted salads, wraps, grain bowls, and soup from locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. You can chose one of their selections or create your My Way by choosing a base, four toppings, a scoop of protein, dressing or sauce, and if you are ordering a salad croutons or plantain chips. They offer in-restaurant dining, takeout, delivery, and catering. The people who were working were very friendly and welcoming. I decided on the Parisian Salad made with baby leaf and romaine greens, fresh mozzarella, green apples, red grapes, almonds, and apple honey cider vinaigrette. It comes with garlic croutons but I left them off and instead got a scoop of the tropical chicken salad. They are willing to customize any order to your personal taste. This salad was absolutely delicious. All of the fruit and veggies were crisp and fresh. I appreciated the recommendation of a quinoa bowl next time. That is something I want to incorporate into my diet as quinoa has twice as much protein as rice, less calories, and it can help to lower cholesterol and control blood sugar levels. My salad was $15 which is a little pricey but I really enjoyed it and I will definitely be back to treat myself to another great tasting, healthy meal.

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    Just Salad

    Just Salad

    4.2(51 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    ​I was looking to break my usual post-work dinner routine with a healthier alternative. So when I…read morerealized Just Salad had recently opened, I decided to grab Pops and give this spot a shot! Going in, ​we timed our visit perfectly, reaching the counter to order just before the dinner rush arrived. Tonight, we ordered 1x Mezze Crunch Wrap with crispy chicken and 1x Peruvian Chicken Plate. Moving on with my review, ​we were both pleasantly surprised by the quality, freshness, and service! The Mezze Crunch Wrap was excellent; perfectly tossed in creamy tzatziki and packed with a vibrant blend of fresh greens, feta, tangy peppers, and tomatoes. The peruvian chicken had nice contrasting flavors between the creamy cojita cheese and aji Verde, pickled onions, and sweetness from the corn + potatoes! In addition to the food, the salad crew also took quality care in preparing our meals fresh to order. Furthermore, would like to mention that despite the ~$15 tag per entree, the meals are large enough to be split into 2 very filling portions which makes this an excellent value for the price. Overall, we had a solid experience at Just Salad tonight and would certainly come here again. Final rating 5/5 stars!

    Just Salad and I have had a complicated relationship…read more Some visits have been excellent. Some have been disappointing. It's been a little like dating someone who alternates between bringing you flowers and forgetting your birthday. But this visit? This wasn't a dip in the roller coaster. This was the roller coaster jumping the tracks, catching fire, and somehow landing in the parking lot. What should have been one of the simplest restaurant transactions imaginable turned into a master class in how to make customers regret spending $40 on two salads. Let's start with the reusable bowl program. My wife and I purchased the reusable bowls directly from Just Salad as part of their promotion. The whole point is that bringing them back earns you a free premium item on your salad. Seems straightforward. We brought the bowls. We ordered the premium additions. We got charged for them anyway. I had to point out the bowls and explain the program before the charges were removed. Strike one. Then I asked to have the points from the purchase added to my loyalty account. The response? "Too late." Too late? I was literally standing at the register. The transaction wasn't even cold yet. Apparently there is a secret window of opportunity for loyalty points that closes faster than a Black Friday doorbuster sale. And here's my question: Why do I have to ask at all? It's your loyalty program. Shouldn't the restaurant be asking customers whether they're members instead of acting like points are a classified government secret? Strike two. Then came the dining room experience. We ordered two salads and two drinks and planned to eat there. No tray. We had to ask for one. Then my wife asked for a fork. The employee handed her exactly one fork. I asked why there was only one fork for two people. Without missing a beat, he responded: "She only asked for one." Now, I don't know what kind of advanced dining experience we're running here, but the last time I checked, most people don't share a single fork while eating two separate salads. Do customers typically eat the second salad with their fingers? Should we have drawn straws to determine who got utensil privileges? For forty dollars, I wasn't expecting white-glove service. But I was expecting two forks. And maybe just a tiny amount of common sense. The most frustrating part is that none of these issues were major on their own. It's the accumulation. Inconsistent food quality. Inconsistent service. Being charged for benefits that are supposed to be free. No loyalty points. No tray. One fork. And an overwhelming attitude that suggested helping customers was somehow an inconvenience. Forty dollars for two salads should come with a side of customer service. Instead, it came with a side of indifference. I'm done. One star. Good riddance, Just Salad. There are plenty of restaurants that would be thrilled to take my $40 and provide something that shouldn't be this difficult: consistency, competence, and basic customer service.

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