I'll start by saying I need more locations! I love this place and would eat salads daily if there were one by my house or job! But this one is in a great location in the Park Road Shopping Center so whenever I know I'll be in the area I try to grab one or two (one for later of course). I have yet to get the same salad twice and that's not a bad thing because they have so many choices on top of the monthly specials that it's hard to not want to try something else! They make the salad in front of you so you can always say a little more or a little less of something as they are picking it in. All the ingredients are fresh and the stations look super clean no matter the time you go in. You can change up the dressing or combine two. I usually always get the salad with the spicy dressing so I just cut it with Caesar dressing and it's so good. My first time I was a little overwhelmed but they where ready for me and all my questions. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Baja Shrimp Salad - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So I love great salads and I would love to always have all the great additions to put in my salad, but alas that is not always possible. Chopts fulfills that for me. I love some of the premade ones and then there is always create your own, This night I ordered the warm Cauliflower Pork and Hatch Chili Salad and it was really good except for a small lack of hatch Chilis! The Pork and Cauliflower Rice were amazing , the Mexican Green Goddess dressing was spot on! Prices are a little high, around 12 to 14 for the salads. But, always fresh and full of the goodies we do not have in our own pantries ! Makes me want to order one right now! read more

I've visited this location twice. The salads are always fresh. I just don't think I've found the right combination for my palate as of yet. But, the staff are always friendly. I love the fact that they always seem overstaffed. Reduces the wait when you have more people working. Certainly plan to give it another go. read more

I reaaaallllyy wanted to enjoy this place. I'd been craving a chopped salad and we stumbled upon this spot via a yelp search. Vegan options, too?! Yay! We ordered two salads and while my husbands spicy cashew soba noodles was the better of the two I was left feeling like we had made a mistake in how we ordered. I got a Mendocino market salad and originally accepted the dressing the chopper added thinking it would be dressed enough. My mistake, cool, no problem. I went and got another side of dressing to add to it - no charge- definitely another plus. We liked the bread and the salads both tasted okay but mine honestly felt like it was shredding the inside of my mouth. I'm a salad and veggie fiend - I don't mind a little roughage but something about this really made for a poor eating experience. I will say the restaurant was beautiful, staff was helpful and friendly - if it was a rating for those factors alone we would be looking at five stars, unfortunately I'll be picking kale out of my sore mouth for a while after the disappointment of a salad. Edit: I should have been more communicative with the staff on hand about my experience. Ultimately I decided that the salad couldn't be "fixed" within my dietary preferences (keeping plant based - the seasoned meats seemed to be hugely popular with everyone else ordering). They have reached out to me which I sincerely appreciate and are making an effort to see if this is a problem unique to me or if the salad has any specific issues they need to address. Thanks, Chopt, for making an effort! read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Spicy cashew soba noodles - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Let me start by saying, I've been here plenty of times and the food has a good variety and is always fresh and great, but that does not overlook how horrible the service is. They don't greet customers, the attitudes of staff is ridiculous, and they definitely do not go above and beyond. If this wasn't the only location near me, I would stop going to the Friendly one. Please do better! read more

Chopt is across the street from my work so this is a nice healthy option for me. The issue is that a lot of other people feel the same way. They are almost always packed at lunch time. Here's what I love: they have super fresh ingredients and large portion sizes. Here's what I don't: the staff expect you to know what you want right away because they work fast, so if you don't know or you aren't familiar with the concept, you may be put off. Also, they never use enough dressing for the huge amount of lettuce you get. I always have to ask for more and more dressing and then I feel like I'm a hog. also. Since the portions are large, I have to throw away my salad since it's all mixed together and it doesn't last till the next day without getting soggy. (I think I will ask for a side of dressing from now on) also, it's a pricey lunch read more

Pros: Tons of parking since it's in a plaza. Very friendly staff. It was my first time and they took the time to explain how they work. Good healthy varieties. Good for allergies since you can craft your own salad. Good quantity. I was full after. Fresh ingredients. Yum! Cons: I can't think of any besides they really only offer salads, so don't go if you want something else. But that's what the place is known for! This is a great option for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. read more

I really enjoyed my salad last night! Though I could have used a bit more dressing, I know I really didn't need the extra calories lmbo! But over all it was delicious. I ordered the Sweet & Smokey Chipotle salad and opted for tofu instead of chicken. I'm choosing vegan options and this was a great substitute also I did the Mexican goddess dressing. Oh and I included the red curry lentil soup, my only pit is their cups should be bigger for $5.50. The cups are quite small especially when you're ordering soup separate and not a half of your meal. But this meal over all was also a great option for my Daniel Fast because it provided Quinoa mixture {grain} so all around I was winning spiritually, healthy, and fully. Thanks Chopt for satisfying my late dinner hunger pain. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Sweet and Smokey Chipotle Salad with Red Curry Lentil Soup $21.95 - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Today I ordered a kale caesar salad. The dressing was extremely spicy and did not taste like caesar. I have a skin disease where if so eat spicy food, my face breaks out in hives and is red for practically a week. As I did not want this to happen, I informed one of the employees that they had put the wrong dressing on my salad. I was told that I had ordered the mexican caesar and that i did in fact have the right dressing, which I know was not true since the ingredients of the mexican caesar were not in my salad. I ended up having to throw away my seven dollar salad in the trash. Extremely disappointed and mad that I threw money down the drown at this overpriced establishment. Also the water was super warm. There are two reasons why I am giving this place two stars: it was very clean and there was a really cute guy working there. xoxo read more

Love the idea of this place!!!!! There are plenty of topping options for the build-your own salad. They also have set salads that you can choose from. They were really nice about granting substitutions for pre-listed salads for free. Overall the service of the individuals who were preparing the salads was great, they were all very patient with us first timers and had great conversations as they chopped our salad which made the experience enjoyable. The two cons are that (1) the cashiers had horrible attitudes, and were very inconsistent with their offerings, as on offered the person in front of me bread, but completely forgot to offer it to me. (2) the salads are a bit pricey, but hey, your paying for the experience right!! read more

OMG!!!!! Chop was so good. It's going to be my go to place for healthy food when I'm in town. The food was delicious. The portions were big. And the employees were really helpful. My only complaint and it's the same for all healthy, salad, or poke restaurants: Cups for drinks are too small. I mean come on at least get a 20 oz. Cup in there read more

I hope they chop this store soon. I was so excited to see that Chopt has made its way to Charlotte. My experience in the DC locations were so much better. I walked in, there were water on the floor which made it slippery. They did zero in trying to explain to me the concept, or welcome me. I got the creole shrimp salad in a wrap. Overpriced and not good, way too sour. The lady burnt my wrap the first time, she had to pick it off the press piece by piece. They told me usually they always burn the first one of the day, ok fair point, maybe could have taken better precaution or test it out in the AM before customers arrive. The wrap by the way are not good. The shrimps were teeny tiny and not fresh. The bacon over powering and the recommended creamy dressing was so sour I feel like I was eating a lemon. I saw another worker sitting the front of the store eating a takeout from elsewhere, I can't support you if you don't even support your own food, and not even try to hide it, eating it wide open at the front of the store by the windows. read more

OK this place is great for a healthy dinner or lunch. They have an enormous amount of options. They have salads already created, make your own, or pick theirs and add your own twist. The staff is not as friendly as I would have hoped, especially for someone who's never been there-they don't offer a lot of help with the menu, and since its always packed-I felt rushed through the line. The lack of stars is for that and for the overwhelming feeling the menu gives me-in a rushed environment. It's a lot. The shop is clean and laid out well. It is east to maneuver through the line. The have a lot of drink option to choose from, take a taste before picking out the final choice. read more

Chopt is so good and so consistent. I go here at minimum once a week...I would probably go more if my budget allowed. The lines can be long because it's so popular, but it's worth the wait. And if you don't want to wait, you can order in the app and have it ready to pick up (this is my trick). I can never get tired of Chopt because of the variety they have and the many salads/wraps you can create each time. read more

Chopt still serves the best fast casual salad in Charlotte. I usually get a Cobb salad with spicy chicken instead of regular. Service is excellent and they don't get frustrated with substitutions. Your own unique salad is encouraged. There is usually a line around lunch time, but it moves quickly. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Kale Caesar w/ craisins & quinoa - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I am a Chopt fan. But Park Road Chopt is not it. Immediately I noticed the lack of cleanliness around the entire store. Lettuce in random places, toppings everywhere, and tables uncleared. The workers acted as if they'd rather be taking the SAT then working at Chopt. They whisper and expect you to hear every word they say. Our salads were good, but the cleanliness of the store makes me worry when I eat there. I will be returning to the Rea Rd location from now on. read more

Just want to compliment Chris at Chopt for giving great customer service. Not only was he super polite, but he was patient and went above and beyond to make sure that we were satisfied. It's hard to find good help these days and especially one who is willing to assist without being told! Just a great worker with good work ethics! Good old customer service that's long been erased! Give that guy a raise :-) His Mother taught him well!!!!!!! The salads are good too! Thanks Chris......We're not first timers and it certainly won't be our last time.....We'll be back! read more

Wonderful salads Kanisha helped us have a great experience. A bit crowded at peak times. Super fresh. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I got this placed confused with Crisp but I was like o well already ordered. When I called the order in the said 30 mins for pick up. I ordered the kale chicken salad. Thought that as crazy for a small order. I got the salad and it was basically was a bowl of kale. I swear to had to search for the other ingredients. If the object was to get rid of the kale in the fridge. They succeeded. No reason for me to try. First and last time spending my money. read more

Really like the addition of the Chopt Jr. menu. My little sister enjoyed the Chopt Jr. salad with the house vinaigrette and her favorite veggies. We will be back soon! Thank you for adding healthy and affordable children's options. read more

This salad may look small buuutttt it's not it's huge and super filling loved every bite!!! read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Had the Mexican street corn Caesar salad so yummy!!! - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Always clean, fast, and friendly service at this location. Salads are pretty good and you get a nice sized serving. You can pick your own salad options or one that's on the menu. I wish the menu had more options because it can be overwhelming to design your own fun salad. read more

Orders are wrong EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. Dressing is missing, bread is missing, wrong amount of dressing. The list goes on and on.

Have been to Chopt before, when I was a less seasoned leafy green eater. As a changed man, my opinion similarly followed suit. They have a great concept of providing creative salads that have breadth beyond adding fancy dressings. There aren't enough fast casual restaurants like this in charlotte, so I am glad that they are opening a new location. Join the rewards program, you get $10 for every $100 you spend. If you are thinking "how could I possibly spend $100 there?", then you need to try it once before you understand how easy it is. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I went from pissed off that some hack wrote an article bashing Crisp while glorifying this place, to coming here almost once a week. Don't get me wrong, I still love and eat at Crisp just as much as I do here but I do see the hype. My favorite is easily the Kabob Cobb with Chicken and a little bit of both offered dressings. I want to branch out but I have literal cravings for this one. Charlotte is big enough for two great salad places and with the amount of bad food I put in my body, I am glad there is now another delicious healthy option. read more

Unfortunately Chopt runs out of their ingredients often (even by noon on a Thursday). Service is very pleasant; good place to grab a quick healthy bite with friends but be prepared to be flexible with your order. read more

My first trip to Chopt was stellar, not just because my salad was delicious, but mainly because of the service and experience. The restaurant was clean and the servers were smiley. The set up was easy and convenient. Just go through the line to either order one of their specialty salads or you can build your own by selecting from an array of fresh toppings - veggies, fruits, meats. All the toppings looked fresh and fantastic. Since I was a first timer, I was unfamiliar with the process and didn't know what to expect. I chose to create my own salad. Whenever I eat a salad at a restaurant, I typically get the salad dressing on the side. However, since the server was mixing the dressing in with the salad, rolled with it so I could get the full experience. So the server started pouring the dressing and asked me to tell him when to stop. When I told him him to stop, he started mixing the salad and it looked a little dry to me so I told him to add a little more salad dressing. I sat down and started eating my salad and low and behold, it ended up being too much dressing! Please note: this was all my fault! I told the server to add more dressing and he simply did as he was told. Since this was my mistake, I attempted to continue eating the salad but the dressing was just overwhelming. Suddenly this sweet man walks up to ask me if I was enjoying my meal. Turns out it was the manager ~ Cole. I told him how good everything was but that I added too much dressing. Cole quickly told me that he wanted me to have a great first experience at Chopt so without hesitation he offered to get me another salad for free. But he didn't stop there. He walked with me through the line, talked me through the process, pointed out some additional vegetables to try, and made sure I got the perfect amount of dressing. My new salad was just right. This experience might not sound like a big deal to some but to me it was everything! I mean what customer doesn't like to feel valued and special and that's exactly how Cole made me feel. Please go check out Chopt. You'll love the food and the service! I'm looking forward to going back. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Many thanks to Cole for a great experience! - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is tale of two ratings: the food and the service The food was pretty good. I was happy with my salad and I found it filling. I thought they were missing some obvious salad options, like pan seared tuna, but mine was tasty. They did mess up my sisters order, forgetting the chicken which was on the bill. The service was horrid. I can't remember another place where I felt that everyone I encountered deserved to be fired. This included the manager, who approached me when I was about to leave, but then assuming I was going to complain, turned and ran to the back. The turning and running was a common theme; I was waiting for one of the cashiers, who turned to me and asked if she could help, but then left leaving me to talk to thin air. The other cashier was no better. He seemed to be playing a game where he would not answer any questions I asked. Soon I stopped talking, which was the easiest way to avoid frustration. It was odd behavior for human beings; even odder for people in service roles. My bro in law mentioned a similar experience when he was there several months ago; sadly, it has not improved. So as good as the salads tasted, until there are massive changes, I will not go back read more

I adore Chop't. I always frequent when I'm in DC, and I'm thrilled to have one now in Charlotte. The day I tried it, I was wowed by the friendliness of staff, the clean/modern/comfortable interior and the taste of the salad. I was a little disappointed in the pricing and the lack of availability of several of my choices (falafel, falafel crisps). I would've chosen the Falafel Cobb, but due to the lack of falafel, I built my own with a mix of greens, fried onions, avocado, blue cheese and feta with the Mexican Goddess dressing. It was heavenly, but definitely a pricey salad at over $10 (and no meat). Note that the avocado is a $1.99 upcharge. :/ I will be back, but I think the pre-designed options offer a better deal (for more toppings for the money than a make-your-own). read more

Heard so much about this place and gave it a try. What a huge disappointment. I ordered the caprese which had peaches, romaine, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, mint and some crunchy quinoa with a mint basil balsamic dressing. If it hadn't been for the free piece of bread I would have still been hungry. $11 for this tiny salad and not a single piece of protein!! The container was half empty. What a rip off!! I'd rather go to the Harris Teeter salad bar which is spectacular. This place is highway robbery and over hyped. Never again. Yes the ingredients are fresh and the taste was great but what about filling up my container to justify $11? Shameful to say the least. read more

I've been hesitant to try Chopt because (a) it is still pretty new (b) I eat like a caveman and love meat and (c) it always looks busier than a popsicle shop in Hell. I finally got the nerve up to head in and was pleasantly surprised. There was definitely a long line, but Chopt essentially has an assembly line set up minimize prep time. There was a great selection of salads on the menu and also a "create your own" option. The pre-set selections covered pretty much every combination under the sun with kale, lettuce, spinach, mixes, toppings from hear to yon, and dressings coming out of your ears. Almost overwhelming, but in a good way. I settled on the Santa Fe (no meat!) because I like to sweat a little bit when I eat, and it was listed as a "First Time Favorite". I can back up that claim. I love a good romaine crunch in my salads, there was a healthy helping of my favorite food (pepperjack cheese), and the corn, avocado, tomatoes, and fried onions were an awesome combo. The sweet & smokey chipotle vinaigrette was just that, and definitely met the sweat quotient I require in a meal. Prep time was very quick and also awesome to watch. They offer regular soda options as well as some drinks from their cooler such as sparkling water. read more

The only issues with Chopt is it is soooo busy at lunch you don't always get the most comfortable seating arrangement. Maybe that will settle down after a bit. It's also about $12.50 a person for a salad and a drink so I just get water most of the time now. There are many different salad choices and you may feel overwhelmed and you can always create your own salad as well which seems even more overwhelming as you get close to the front of the line and have to make decisions but that's probably a personal problem of mine. I've had the chicken kabob salad and the Steakhouse. The Steakhouse is only 320 calories and I go light on the Steakhouse Blue Cheese dressing which says 120 calories but that's probably the hard part is to do determine how many servings worth they are putting on as they wait for you to say when. Of course you can get it on the side but that seems to defeat the purpose of the great work the salad preppers do for you. After you've been through the process once you will get it but you start at the front with your order. The first person hands you off to one of 4 salad stations where you wait on line behind others as they make the salads. Then you take your salad and pay. read more

Soooo... I've been going here since they opened. Hence why I've previously rated them at a 5. NOW!! Things are not too good. The rating has dropped to 9. A co-worker and I ate there yesterday and both of us are suffering from food poisoning. I'm soo disappointed in this place. Even there customer service could definitely use some major work!!! Technique and concept is good but that's it. read more

1st time:Slightly hectic, yet friendly service. Fresh, filling and tasty servings. Enjoyed the Kebab Cobb added grilled chicken (romaine, pita chips, local feta, charred red onions& spicy peppers with the Greek yogurt dressing) Avoid 11:30-2:30pm-super long lines! Will definitely come again. 5/14/16- Ordered the same Spicy Caesar, but also tried raspberry lemonade this visit. Chills, diarrhea and vomiting have been on my plate for last 12 hours. Easy for cross contamination- order takers use same gloves to gather lettuces& toppings & choppers touch boards and mixing bowls. Really liked this place... read more

Someone please tell me why I did not know this was here?! This is so up my alley! I have disappointed myself in my delay. It is brilliant to have a healthy quick serve option and Chopt does it well. We just wanted a light and quick lunch since it was later in the afternoon and Chopt was perfect! It is clean, everyone is helpful and friendly, and the menu has any salad option you could possibly ever want!! Not to mention I am in love with the fact that there was no soda, the utensils and to-go items were environmentally friendly, they have recycling, and food items are locally sourced! You cannot get any higher up on my list! You just go through line, watch them prepare what you have decided to indulge in, grab your food and a nice lemonade or organic tea and sit down. There are tables out in front, too, so you can enjoy the outdoors while chowing down! The ingredients are fresh, lettuce is crisp (and they even ensure they have "chopt" it to the size of your easy-to-bite liking), they do not overdress your salad with dressing (they make sure the amount is good for you), and they rotate speciality salads/bowls often keeping the spark alive. Well no other way to end this but to say I am so thrilled to have finally seen the Chopt light!! I have even learned there are locations in most of my frequently traveled cities. Joy! I will be back and I will work my way through the menu with a smile on my face! read more

And the angels rejoiced! Finally Charlotte has a really great salad place!!! (Sorry, the holidays must be getting to me.) I can't say how impressed I am with this place and the management. Yes it takes 2x the people to make my salad than really needed. But the selection, quality and flavors makes the process totally worth it. They have a wide variety of flavor profiles and I love that they detail all calorie counts regardless if you have an add-on chicken, walnuts or Caesar dressing. I love the Mexicali Vegan Salad (360 cal) with add-on chicken breast and Sweet and Smoky Chipotle! But what particularly impressed me is their attention to detail. I had asked my salad maker if the falafel had coriander or cilantro in it and she asked the manager. The manager came over and figured out immediately that I was allergic and started warning me about a bunch of different ingredients (avoid tabbouleh and southwestern quinoa) and even had my "chopper" (which reminds me of fluffer - heh heh) remove his whole chopping station equipment and bring in new because the middle-eastern chicken is marinated in coriander and he was worried about the juices. That is an unnecessarily detailed boring story but I was blown away by the precautions they took for little ol' me- it was totally unprecedented. So anyone else with allergies should definitely feel safe there. Bravo for your attention to the customer! I will be a frequent customer and I hope they open up other locations or buy out Crisp! read more

So I absolutely love the food the freshness service. My reason for a four star review is that you only get the $10 off of $100 when you order in store they do nots when you order through the app shame on you chopped corporate! read more

The good: Great location, tons of variety, calorie count on every single item (amazing), and you leave feeling like you had a super healthy meal. I wouldn't say the salads were overly satisfying for dinner, but good. I prefer Crisp for a heartier salad. The one thing I just couldn't get over was how your salad was package: huge plastic pails with lids. This is 2016. Are we really serving hundreds of salads a day at his modern salad joint in a plastic pail that is tossed away. They mention something about "a better footprint. Each bowl=five recycled bottles" but it me felt like every person who walked through the door was tossing five bottles in the trash (and This place is busy!!). Just made me kind of sad and I decided unless they begin to serve dine in patrons their salads in bowl options, I'll skip this place and go to Crisp who serves their salads in a reusable bowl or a to go box. Get with the times Chopt!! read more

Hmm , hmm, good. Today was my second trip to Chopt and I brought my husband for his first experience. We arrived around 10:45am Sunday. Best time to go because their was NO line. The staff greeted us as we walked in and approached the counter. Extremely friendly staff. My husband ordered the Cobb salad and I ordered the 7 summits with chicken. OMG, both were delish and quite filling. My husband really enjoyed watching the chopping part. He committed how fast the overall process was. He even committed on how friendly the staff was. We will definitely be return customers. read more

Perfect place for people who get excited about salad. Believe it or not, there are a lot of those people. A little intimidating on first visit. They have a whole wall of different kinds of lettuce. The manager stands right there to help customers out though. I went with one of their featured salads and it was great. I thought, theres no way I will eat this whole thing. Then I did. Still no regrets. I tried a couple of their beverages and they were tasty! I wish this was a more convenient spot for me to stop in, because I would definitely be a regular. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina