Today I go there as usual for dinner. Ordered the salad. There was one person seem to be handling the orders. Once I paid I went to the area where they have the napkins, knifes and forks and it was covered with trash bags and some of the trash were sitting on the counter. Pretty disgusting. Made me wonder what they do in the back that we don't see. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Counter at Chopt. Trash was sitting there for a while. - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I am a big fan of Chop't. This location is no different than my other outstanding experiences at other locations. They are always busy with the lunchtime crowd but they always seem to make great quality salads no matter how busy they are. The employees always have a positive attitude even while up to their heads in salad orders. My go to is the Kale Caesar! read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Kale Caesar - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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OMG! yummy yummy yummy absolutely delicious salad at great prices!!! I really like Kale and discovered that I can simply order my own and not adhere to the recommended, pre-made selections on the menu! For a make your own - you can choose a greens of your choice and 4 ("general toppings" like tomatoes, peppers or beets. No meats, avocado or premium toppings) toppings free of charge for only $5.99! What a deal! Chop't changed my expectations for quick healthy salads. Definitely my go to spot for a great salad from now on! :) read more

I love Chop't. They have a great selection and are always really fast. I think that they do a good job handling the lunch crowd and their ingredients are always fresh. I tried online ordering once and I felt like it took longer to get my salad than if I were to wait in line -- probably won't do that again. Great lunch stop. Don't be intimidated by how long the line is. I always need the time to figure out what I'm going to be getting anyways. read more

$15 for a salad is a LOT, even in this neighborhood, but it totally worth it! I don't remember the name of the salad I had, but it had spinach, arugula, mixed greens, quinoa, black beans and avacado. I added shrimp and got the sweet and smoky chipotle dressing. That stuff had a kick, but WOW that was a good salad! Don't be intimidated by the ridiculously long line; it moves very quickly, as there is nothing short of an assembly line of people behind the counter tossing and chopping and prepping orders. Plus, there is a sort of concierge that points customers to the next person available to take their order, and points them to their next step in the custom salad process (some move on down the line, while others grab their order and head straight to checkout). I can't say that I'll be a regular here, but I'd definitely come back. read more

Always a favorite of mine. I crave salad from here. Now the negative. ..my husband pointed out. It was his 1st time and he was confused and received no direction from the staff. We went around dinner time so it seemed like the eager, energetic, and intelligent staff goes home after the lunch rush which is when I usually go. The service is definitely slower in the evening which you think at Union Station it should always be a rush..ie catching trains and buses. But I still give it a 5 rating cause I love the variety and choices of items and the chopping of my salad. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - My palm beach salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food was late, Preordered for pick up at 12:45 . Food wasn't ready til after 1pm. This would have been fine, except while my brother and I were waiting, the Manager assaulted another customer near us who had been waiting even longer than us, when he complained about it. Manager was taken away in handcuffs. Quite the eventful lunch break. read more

Let me start by saying that I am not normally a salad person. Like, in fact, I detest most salads. But, this summer I interned near Union and my intern friends finally got me to try Chopt. I ordered a Chicken Tinga salad with arugula instead of kale and no cheese. This is now literally one of my favorite meals! It's so good -- mexican chicken, quinoa, black beans, avocado, shallots, and tortilla chips. Yes, it is a bit overpriced but I can always make my salads last for two meals (the portions are generous) so that helps me to justify the cost. Like everything else in Union, it's crowded during the lunch hour but the line generally moves quickly. read more

This was my first time at Chopt and I enjoyed it overall! I created my own salad which had a variety of yummy options to choose from and it was fairly easy in ordering. My only complaints are that I wasn't aware of the fact that my salad would come up to $13! I wasn't aware that the chicken was $4 extra and I was a little sad that I wasn't offered bread, lol. I was in a rush and didn't bother to go back, but the team members created my salad in less than 5 minutes which was a plus. I'd definitely come back to try more on the menu. read more

Came for an evening visit for dinner and was hit by a strong chemical cleaner smell upon entry. Staff members looked tired and ready to go home. The refrigerated area that displays the different ingredients was messy, with a young lady picking at the bits and pieces that had fallen in the wrong spots. I watched as she grabbed tortilla chips and other bits, most making it out of the case, but some falling into the wide open containers of other condiments. This scene took my appetite down a couple notches. The team put my harvest bowl together quickly but without any passion or interest. After paying, i sat down, took the lid off my bowl, and watched in horror as a majority of topping and dressing stuck to the lid then slid onto the table before I could put the lid back over the bowl. Luckily the napkin I'd just used to clean old food off my chair was placed conveniently under my bowl, so most of my sweet potatoes and dressing were caught by it, rather than the table top. Using the famous 5 second rule, I shook the napkin, catapulting most of my food back into the bowl. Ignoring the napkin's recent history, I enjoyed a rather bland but nicely textured harvest salad. Watch out for those lids! read more

Forgot my featured chicken AND avocado on my spicy Sonoma Caesar salad!! Please make sure not to forget key ingredients!

My mom and I are traveling to DC this week and saw this as a good option for us on the run in between other attractions. Our salads were both great and we would go back with a few tweaks. The line was very long but menus were provided at the beginning of the line so you had time to decide and the line moved quickly. My salad had bleu cheese in that could have been chopped better because I got big chunks of it in my salad which was a bit much for me to handle. I did create my own salad with steak that was delicious and the bleu cheese dressing which was also great. They could use more seating all though there is some seating outside the shop. Overall, it was a great experience, I would go back and I wish they had one in our hometown! read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - My almost gone delicious salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I come here about once a week for a healthy lunch option. I usually have no issues, but I must have caught my Chopt guy on a bad day. He didn't ask me any dressing options then he only placed half the lettuce into the to-go container, dumping the rest. Usually my plastic container is overflowing with salad and hard to close! I guess he thought the salad would best be wasted and giving me half serving only. Bizarre. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Why did they only fill it half way? - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

food was fine, not that great, just not really worth the money. maybe I just got the wrong thing, but rice looked a little off

Ok, I admit that this is my first time ever at a Chopt, but I'll probably never go back. I made my own salad with kale, rainbow carrots, garbanzo beans, cheddar cheese, and avocado with the basil dressing. The avocado was brown, beans were hard as rocks, kale very stiff (better if they put some oil in it to soften it up), and cheddar in thin rectangular pieces that ended up getting soggy. The small piece of bread I got was stale - basically felt like cardboard in my mouth. All of this, and the prices are still astronomical! Also, they say that 4 of the ingredients are free from this menu, but avocado is on this list and they add an extra $2 if you get that. The staff here really need to get it together. It's touting as fresh food but offering stale, hardened alternatives. Don't go here! read more

Inside Union Station: quick, healthy, hearty, custom salads. If you are coming during the lunch rush, have your order ready as the line moves quickly. You pick your mix of greens, toppings, protein, and dressing. Everything is chopped up and mixed together by hand. Very quick and portable as well. Great for eating healthy during the work week. Flavors are also delicious. Staff were decently friendly. My main criticism is that they charge quite a bit for "premium" sides like roasted red peppers, so definitely watch out or your salad could be a bit pricey. read more

I'm giving a three star rating because, while the ingredients in my salad tasted fresh and were indeed chopped nicely, I just wasn't all that into the taste of the salad itself. Being a Chop't newb, I figured it would be best to go with one of the options from the favorites menu, the Santa Fe. The pepperjack cheese is what turned me off - it was really creamy, like an American cheese, and just didn't taste right for a salad. Also, the chipotle vinaigrette was a lot spicier than I anticipated. Looking over the rest of the menu, there really isn't another salad that jumps out at me as a delicious combination. I think I'd be better off creating my own or hitting up a Sweetgreen (which I love). That said, when beggars can't be choosers it's still nice that there's a salad option at all in Union Station. read more

I love chopt but this location disappoints me every time I go in because the smell of dirty mop water hits you in the face. Sometimes my mouth waters as if I'm about to vomit. I mean to smell dirty mop water while trying to order your food is not pleasant. Also the people in the line are so focused on getting the line down that there not listening to orders. read more

Some might say $10 is a little pricey for a salad. I can't make one at home for lesser price, especially with all the different ingredients I like. I dont mind $10. I've yet to see a cheaper salad in a restaurant, and as for other small cafes or to-go places, the salads are either not very large or not very good. At chopt, they're both. I've actually seen more people throw some of their salad away because they couldn't finish it, than people who ate the entire thing and said they were still hungry. The combinations here are what really keep my attention. My favorites are the cobb salad, fall classic, steakhouse, and kebab cobb. The ingredients are fresh, and the chopping process really mixes all of them together so you get a bit of everything in each bite. I love the staff here, as well as the sodas they sell. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Basically you spend around $11 for a bunch of lettuce that will last you a week if it didn't wilt or have salad dressing on it. They do skimp on the protein and other ingredients as everything is measured in a little cup which I think measures approximately 1/8 of a cup. The good thing is that they have the most selection of toppings you will ever find at any salad shop anywhere and also the array of salad dressings available is mind-boggling. They move fast and have a very efficient assembly line going so even if you go to this Union Station location during the lunch time peak, you will get through the line in like 5 minutes. Bottom-line: I realized that I can make my own salads at home for a lot less and more protein and I actually prefer the Farmhouse salad at Pot Belly next door which is like $3 cheaper. read more

This was my first visiting this restaurant I order the Mediterranean salad. I wasn't sure about the cauliflower rice because I have never tasted before, let me tell you it was delicious the salad was so good and tasty. Staff or manager was great explaining the difference in salads. I will definitely return. read more

Chop't is an overpriced, bland salad. The lettuce and leafs they use themselves aren't the very healthy types, just romaine, tomatoes, carrots, bleh, very boring and not very nutritious. I'm talking about their pre-made salads. Mix them all together, you are paying $11 for a pretty boring and un-nutritious salad for what you pay. I really don't know why this place is so popular. read more

Had Chopt today. Ordered the Chopt Po Boy. Chopper ends up chopping salad, but also chops almost half of the chicken off the chopping board. Needless to say, I kind of wanted all the chicken, not half of it. Chopt needs to come up with a better method so this does not happen, or they need to better train the choppers. The location does get very busy at lunch time, however, if the salads are not done right, by having the choppers rush, they will risk losing return customers. I can assure you I'm in no rush to return. I suggest management encourage the choppers to slow down which will make sure the customer leaves happy with a product they are expecting....everyone can wait an extra few minutes for the salad. read more

Come here all the time, food is always good, and the staff is always friendly! Recommend the classic Cobb, my favorite salad! Always so good and fresh. read more

One mention of a build-your-own salad and I'm there. This is what led me to Chop't the first time. Well, that, and the fact that I only had a short window of time for a meal before I had to catch a train. Since we don't have Chop't in Richmond (or Sweet Green - hint, hint to all you salad companies!), I was all about checking this place out when my mom suggested it a few months back. I don't even remember what I ordered on that first visit, but I remember it being delicious, I remember the portion being huge, and I remember having just enough time to share a salad with my mom before hopping on the train. I recently snagged a vegan mexicali salad to-go on my way to catch a train (sense a theme here?), and while it was certainly filling, it didn't hit the spot like that first salad. This one was too spicy, which was my fault because on top of the jalapenos that came in the salad, I also opted for a slightly spicy dressing. On its own, the dressing would've been tame, but paired with the peppers, the bite was a bit too much for my palette. Thankfully, it also came with avocado, which helped temper out the spice! The flavor was great, but the hotness was just a little overpowering for my liking. Lesson learned for next time. I'm sure I will be visiting Chop't again, as I love the concept and the folks who create the salads have always been super friendly. Plus, it's one of the healthier options in Union Station. Sometimes you just gotta go green. read more

I went to Chop't on a suggestion from a coworker. It was slightly better than okay. Wish I could give 3.5 stars. The service was good and the long line moved quickly. I ordered the standard veggie salad. If I had more chances to mix and match all the selections, I might have found a stand out salad. read more

I reallly really liked the idea, and I really liked my salad. EXCEPT for the fact that my salad was supposed to have chicken in it and they forgot to include it :( I was vegan for the duration of lent, and this was going to be the first chicken dish that I have, but there was NO chicken haha. I was so so sad! Oh well, def. worth a try though, but keep in mind that you're paying 10 dollars for a salad. You know how much money they're making of you? read more

I knew my food karma was off when I saw that Chipotle was closed and I had to settle for this place instead. I walked in and didn't know where to order which is embarrassing and disorienting. I ordered one of their signature Asian salads with chicken, mandarin oranges and other toppings. For around $9 the salad was absolutely humongous. I didn't even make a dent in the bucket. The taste wasn't flavorful even though it should have been given all of the toppings and dressing mixed in. Even for the portion size and the price, I wouldn't come back here again. But if you're looking to feed a family of 5 on under $10 this might do it. read more

I visit this location 2-3 times a week after work to create my own veggie salad (dry) to take home. I've found that one of their salads is equivalent size-wise to 2 of the bag salads that sell for $3.50 each at my local grocer. Here, I get a fresher, cheaper custom-made product with a better variety of veggies. The choppers are always speedy and professional. Because I always go early evening, there generally isn't a line; but even when there is, I'm in and out quick, fast, and in a hurry. The cashier is friendly and always greets me with a warm smile. They really seem to take pride in offering outstanding customer service. My one complaint would be the lack of consistency. I always get a salad with four veggie toppings. Sometimes the guy making my salad is generous with the toppings, but at other times he's stingy and I end up with what is essentially a huge bowl of romaine lettuce. I'm never quite sure what I'm going to get. Despite this single challenge, I will continue getting my salads here and would encourage other salad lovers to do the same. read more

Uh oh. Looks like trouble in paradise. Used to adore this Chp't location. First, the names and offerings changed. Fine- I'll find new favorites. Then, the menu moved from the wall where I could see it to some minuscule black dots of lettering behind the bar. Unhelpful, but I'll live. And now, the employees- customer communication is going downhill. I have to explain "gluten free" repeatedly, insist on glove changes, watch the content of the salad since what is listed as the ingredients isn't always what goes in the bowl. Today, my salad was made with chicken when I didn't ask for it. I also subbed mesclun for romaine, bc romaine doesn't agree w me. When I pointed out that there was chicken in my salad that I didn't ask for, it was rudely thrown into the rubbish with a big huff! When I got to my table, I found my salad had been prepared with romaine, not mesclun; the beets were old and soggy, the cheese was missing, and the apples were green not red. Not only did my salad taste horrendous and I could only eat half, but it also made me feel ill! The beauty part? I specifically waited until after lunchtime to get my lunch so I wouldn't have to deal with the rushing, the wrong ingredients, possible gluten cross-contamination (the celiacs out there will feel me on that last one). AND it was made by an older fellow in a collared shirt- something smelled managerial about him. Look, I get it: it's minimum wage. It's a salad. But it's a motherhugging $10 salad, and I'd like to not feel terrible while ordering it, while eating it, or after I've eaten it. I can do that with a $3.99 salad. And then bitch about it, but with an extra $6.01 in my pocket. read more

The line at the Union Station Chop't on a Tuesday at 12:30 looks more like the line for the post Katrina foodbank - very long and populated by very desperate looking people. Luckily, the line moves faster than you would think, thanks to the salad-makers ninja like accuracy and speed with which they "create" your salad. Pluses: You're never lacking for options. There are like 25 toppings, 18 dressings and at least 7 different kinds of lettuce. Can you even name 7 different kinds of lettuce? I didn't think so. Minuses: The line is always long, the salads are expensive (never less than $9) and something about the light ("spa") dressings makes me nauseous everytime I eat it. Not a good sign. I have to give one whole star though just for diet rootbeer and black cherry soda. I can't even get that at Wegman's. Brilliant. Staff is also really friendly considering they get pummeled from 11:30 to 2:00 every day. Bottom line, unless you are uber particular about exactly what you ned in your salad, you can get something equally as good at Corner Bakery or Au Bon Pain and in a fraction of the time. read more

We do not have this place where I live. I about died!! Fresh made to order chopped salad. They had so many selections I couldn't pick. So many choices!!! You could pick one they created or create your own. I Asked the guy in front of me what he suggested and went with it! They even had the calories listed for everything. I had so much fun. It was so fast in preparing. I loved watching them chop my salad up and they even asked if it was cut to the perfect size! Why yes it was. Nothing more annoying then to big of lettuce being shoved in your mouth! I would for sure go back. Fast healthy and yummy! Made me so happy!! I do love me salad. Especially fresh. And so much too! It wasn't expensive at all either. What a great place! read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Chopped Mexican Caesar salad nice kick - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered Chop't for an office event, over 24 hours in advance. We requested the food to be delivered by 11.30am, but by 12pm, it still hadn't arrived. We called the store only to be told that the 'driver' was just around the corner and would arrive in minutes. 20 minutes later, still no delivery. Growing frustrated, we called again several times, but were hung up on by managers and other staff members who showed little interest and seemingly didn't care. The 'driver' - who hadn't driven but instead walked the 15-20 minute journey from Chop't to my office' - turned up at 12.45pm, a full hour and 15 minutes later than we requested. When he arrived, he offered no apologies, but instead insisted that his "manager had told him to be late" (???). He made several other excuses before dropping off the bags and handing over our food, walking out without a 'Thank you' or even a 'sorry'. When it arrived, the food was very good. Sadly the delivery completely ruined the experience and we will not be using Chop't again. read more

The biggest challenge with a Chop't is making decisions! There are so many things to chose from it's overwhelming at times - but the good news is that there are pre-fixed options for those who aren't able to make decisions. Chop't can be a healthy meal if you get the dressing on the side (what fun would that be?). I really don't like the "restaurant" options in Union Station (although there are many) so Chop't is an oasis in a sea of grease. The staff was nice and the line moves quickly. It's also a compact meal that doesn't have to be eaten immediately if you are running for your train. My only complain is the "healthy" bottled iced tea offered at Chop't. It was so bad I had to throw it away but that might just be my taste buds. Try Chop't the next time you want something more than a burger, fries or pizza before heading to your train. read more

Chopt Creative Salad Co. - Vegetarian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Love the concept, plenty of salad places get my business, but this was my first trip to a chop't and I can say I won't try it again. I think blah sums this place up. It's not great, it's not awful, it's blah. The place itself doesn't have a fresh clean look, but I gave it a shot. It's chipotle style, build your own salad bowl, or order off the favorites menu. I went with the Kebab Cobb. First thing I notice as they are building my bowl is that the ingredients just look sad in their home, just hanging out, been there a while, and the station is not the cleanest. It's like almost 6pm on a Thursday; people are getting in or leaving and are hungry, it should be refilled and fresh and ready to go but it's just not. So my ingredients get mixed and then chipped by the chopping guy with the half circle thing, awesome. I get the idea is chopped, but I like if it's ready to go and you put it in a large bowl and mix everything nicey nice; no that's not it. They chop and mix on the reusable cutting board thing, and the. They dump it in a mixing bowl just to put back in a plastic bowl it came in. The process is just stupid so the guy can chop it with the thing your find in your grandpas garage. I pay, I'm hungry, I sit, I eat. I notice how the salad his looks sad, and so many pieces of lettuce are worn, and have bad spots on them, u know bad lettuce. You don't see it when they're making it but you see it when your ready to eat. It just wasn't fresh, definitely not creative. The chicken is missing, you only get a little, and the red onions are sautéed and tiny; I mean why would you put that in a salad? I mostly get the flavor of the red peppers. As for the tzatziki, I asked for it in the side so I can take it by itself first. It's was creamy, it smelled good, but totally on the sour side, not fresh. This place just doesn't have a good salad, I would rather get a salad from a chain restaurant, and I would never do that, than go back there. Save your money people. read more

I grabbed a salad here on my way home. I like the variety of healthy options here. I even noticed they have some seasonal warm options. My salad was good but one thing I am not fond of at these places is they charge so much for a salad and I can never finish it all, I wish they had varied size options. The staff was okay but one girl was on the verge of flipping out on another yelling "IT WASN'T ME". Umm...aren't you still on the clock and aren't we customers?? It was unprofessional. When you want a healthy meal though, these are the places to go, just watch the dressing, and know that the toppings can add up, price wise. read more

Chopt completely missed the mark for me. Like another reviewer mentioned, they skimp on a bunch of the non-base veggie ingredients. As a result, the flavor is completely off. It tastes like you're just straight up eating kale. In the end, I was left still hungry. For as much as they charge I was kind of expecting more. read more

I hate that I like this place I try to argue with myself while waiting on line to pay "you could have just made this at home" -- but really? Could I really have made this at home? After buying all the darn ingredients (not too early otherwise it will go bad in my fridge!), I've spent at least $30 and let's not even talk about the TIME it takes to clean and chop everything. Assuming one makes $8 an hour, add another $8-12 dollars. that's a whopping $42. So now a $10 dollar salad sounds pretty darn reasonable. Another way that I leave guilt-free is that if I had gotten this same salad in a restaurant, I'd be paying $15 before tax and tip. So again, $10 is reasonable. My fave? The Santa Fe with Tex Mex dressing, skip the crazy cheese. Yum. Big azz salad for my big ol' belly. Who knows how many crazy calories...don't come here thinking you are being "healthy" because you are getting a salad. Wake up! But to their defense, they do have low calorie options, which is great if you're into that... There's a lot of seating in this place despite being in Union Station. I am impressed by the square footage. The employees are a bit dead-pan at times, but they are busy chopping away, so I don't blame them. The line moves REALLY fast. Really fast. It's impressive considering the number of people who are on line that don't know how this place works and ask A LOT of questions. Understandable of course as menu and options are numerous! read more

Best place to get lunch in Union Station hands down (and its healthy)! I've read other reviews complaining about the high price, but its not necessary for a yummy salad. Get yourself a rewards card. Stick with the Santa Fe, Mexican Caesar or the modern Asian salad and you spend less than $7 and they're delicious. The 10th salad is free, so that's when you treat yourself to the expensive salad. Plus you get a free drink, chips or dessert for the 3rd and 6th salad with the rewards card. pros: *friendly staff *cheap *healthy Con: *have to tell them light dressing (they have a heavy hand with dressing) *sometimes other toppings fall into your salad (so make sure there is no meat for you vegetarians) read more

Not as crowded as I thought it was going to be on a Saturday afternoon. It's a little pricey for my liking, but a good salad is a good salad. The staff was awesome and really friendly... I'm not going to lie, I would rather go to Sweetgreen for a salad, because you get a protein, with your salad, and you don't have to pay an extra $2 for it. read more