This place was delicious! I got the tinga chicken salad after hitting a leg day at the gym, and it was tasty and nutritious. The lady was very nice and generous with the chicken portion. Would 100% come here again for a similar nutrient profile to Chipotle. Better than sweetgreen. read more

Cute takeout joint. Went looking for soup and found it- delicious creamy chicken and wild rice. Friendly service. Would recommend ! read more

Little Salad Shop - Inside - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Huge made to order salads. Greens are fresh. Chipotle ranch dressing is amazing. Order prepared in minutes.

I made myself a custom salad. The serving was HUGE. Ingredients were fresh and they had a nice variety to choose from, including beets, bean sprouts, and edamame. I asked for a Caesar dressing on the side but received a little container of a different, similar-looking dressing. However, I didn't mind because it was DELICIOUS. It was slightly smoky and sweet but felt quite light. I wish I could figure out which one it was, because I'd totally get it again. read more

Little Salad Shop - Custom salad - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I was really craving a particular kind of salad I used to make myself. I was being lazy however and decided to have one made for me. I found Little Salad Shop on Yelp while looking for a "chopped salad" establishment. Upon reviewing their menu, I saw that had all of the ingredients to make my once homemade favorite. It was a fast process. It is in the heart of Yale, so parking could be challenging but I went on a Sunday afternoon so no problems for me. They have an assortment of greens. I opted for the mesclun greens. I topped it with candied walnuts, red onion, blue cheese, apple and cranberries. The dressing of choice was a balsamic vinaigrette. Possibly an acquired taste, but the flavors and textures mesh together well. If I ever want a salad, but don't want to buy the ingredients to do it myself, LSS is an option, but for $10, I probably could've made 2! It was good though. read more

Little Salad Shop - Create Your Own Salad - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

It's a clean quiet cozy salad shop. When I walked in I wasn't sure what I wanted so I got a build ur own salad. All the ingredients were fresh and they were very generous on the portions until I got to the register. I paid a little over $50 for two salads and honestly I was a little shocked at how pricey it was but just ready to just eat. They only give you one dressing cup for a large salad so I had to pay extra for more dressing. Let me tell you, this salad was so delicious.. the freshness was perfectly on point, the crisp lettuce and arugula was bomb. I absolutely recommend this place 100%. Next time I'm in town I'm absolutely getting another salad regardless of how pricey it is. The staff were friendly and kind. read more

Little Salad Shop - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

One the best and healthiest places in New Haven. Came here for a fresh lunch and this place nailed it. Came in saw all the best fresh items I could order. They offered both salads and wraps, I choose the salad and there was lots of options to choose from. The dressing selection had lots to choose from as well. I must say I will be coming back here whenever I visit New Haven. They also had lots of chips to choose from to add to the side. read more

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they do not follow the order. Calling about it is a nightmare. I custom my salads and ask for extra dressing. They put nuts in my salad which im highly allergic to so i couldn't even eat it. read more

Could use more "cerebral" staff. The place could be cleaned a lot better as well. Would not recommend.

3rd time here in the last two months and the soups, wraps and salads are amazing!!! I've tried the ranchero salad and wrap, baked potato soup and broccoli cheddar soup. They have all been amazing. The soups are nice and creamy! Salads are perfect portions! I tried to save some for my husband but I couldn't stop eating it. Definitely a great lunch and even dinner spot! read more

Little Salad Shop - Ranchero Salad - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Salads (at least at this location of LSS- not sure about the other) are excellent, prepared very fast, fresh, and portion size is huge. Great value here. Not the absolute best salads in New Haven by any means (check out Union League etc), but these are likely the best that you can get in 5-10 minutes at this price point. This place is pretty much a to go spot. Online ordering is smooth, fast and easy. Friendly staff. Location is amazing. Hundreds of other restaurants dessert shops, places to shop, sightsee within the surrounding 2-3 block area. read more

Very nice substantial salad. We had the one with salmon and that made it a complete meal. Dressing was very nice. Although the menu said the salmon would be warm it was not and it was a bit dry. I will recommend Little Salad to friends as it is not always easy to get a good salad. read more

I ordered from this place because of the great reviews but the food was just simply awful. We ordered a custom strawberry banana smoothie and it tastes like water with a hint of strawberry. The chicken caeser salad is mostly lettuce and the chicken pieces were so overcooked it tasted like sand. :( read more

I really love Little Salad Shop. They're quick and have a lot of variety. They pack on the toppings and really don't skimp on any ingredient in your salad, whether you're doing one of their pre-designed salads or your own. I've made a salad more than one meal more than half of the time. I've only ever done delivery - which is super fast - so I can't speak to the interior or ambiance. I've only had good experiences. read more

Big portions. Very flavorful. Good portions for price, and lots of stuff in the salad. Didn't feel like I only got leaves, and there were good proportions. read more

I was looking for something healthy for a late lunch in New Haven yesterday and I was glad when I remembered this place. I went in to order a salad. There were plenty of choices, so I asked the young woman behind the counter which ones were the most popular. "They are all popular," she said. Oh, okay, thanks. I asked what the non-meat protein options were. "Tofu and avocado." Avocado, which has minimal protein, was an interesting option. I ended up going with the Ranchero salad with the unmentioned eggs as my protein. As the salad was made, I went to check in on Yelp and up came a deal for a $1 off my order. "Yeah, we don't take that," I was told. Oh. They might want to have Yelp take it down then. No exceptions were being made here. Oh, well, it's only a dollar. There really isn't more than a bench to sit down on here, so I went in search of a place to eat my salad. Once seated, I opened my salad. The good thing is that they give you a lot of greens and toppings. There isn't much art in the presentation - it's all just piled up - but there is plenty of it. So, on with the salad. I put just a third of the container of the buttermilk ranch on my salad. Oh my goodness, how do people eat this dressing and why isn't there a warning about its ultra-spiciness? Not spicy like, hey, this has a kick. I mean more like, hey, I'm sweating and I should have bought four bottles of water instead of one. Thank God I had only put a bit of the dressing on. Otherwise it would have been completely inedible. I pushed the part with the most dressing to the side and soldiered on. In the end, I left about a third. I could not stomach any more of that five-alarm dressing and needed to head out in search of water. I needed another bottle of water and some froyo to cool down. All that said, I have gotten some good food here in the past. If they take that dressing down a few notches or at least warn people about it, it's fine. But nothing about buttermilk ranch says creamy fiery cayenne dressing. read more

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Kind of surprised with the crappy reviews. The only con I see for this place is lack of seating. There are benches inside but no tables- not ideal for a salesperson so I ate my salad in the car. Pros: fresh fresh fresh ingredients and a lot of them. Can make a ton of salads with different ingredients every time. The salads that they have on the menu are cool, but next time I'll def make my own. Quick service. Walked in and walked out with a salad within 5 min during the 12:30 rush. My 10 dollar salad will last 2 meals for sure. They also have smoothies and wraps. When you are dying for something healthy in the Yale area, this is the place to go! read more

Little Salad Shop - The barbarian! - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Delicious food, friendly staff and great service-- very speedy to prepare orders. They give you a punch card that allows you to get 10 dollars off your order once you get the card punched ten times. This is very generous compared to other stores. Usually other establishments will give you one hole punch per order, but here they give you a hole punch per item purchased (depending on what it is). I've heard conflicting information regarding how you can get the hole punches. Each sandwich gets a hole punch, but I haven't always gotten a hole punch per each drink I've purchased-- this depends on who happens to be there. I recommend placing a sign with very clear instructions on how the hole punches are accumulated. It's a great deal and incentive to return, but frustrating when it's not done uniformly. Lastly, I recommend going in person. I've placed orders on Uber Eats and there have been mistakes a few times. If you go in person, make sure they tape your sauces/dressing. It helps if you are in transit! Overall, I great place to eat yummy healthy food and the smoothies are yummy! There isn't really any place to sit, so I see it as a pick up place. read more

The Little Salad Shop puts its corporate neighbor, Panera Bread to shame. They are a no frills salad joint. What they lack in dine-in seating they make up for with delicious variety of salads. The portion size is perfect for those looking to eat healthy and feel full. I got the Cob Salad and was beyond pleased. I recommend picking up your salad then head over to the New Haven Green for a relaxing outdoor lunch. This spot never disappoints!!! read more

The Cesar salad was absolutely delicious. I got a large filling portion and the ingredients were fresh and vibrant. This is one of the best salads I've ever had. read more

Little Salad Shop - Country Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven Salad Shop is a good place to go if you are in the mood for a big salad with good toppings options. You choose a salad or a wrap and then either select a pre-conceived creation or create your own with the toppings of your choice. You choose which type of lettuce you'd like, four veggies, 2 "toppers," one cheese, one protein which is optional and costs 2 dollars extra, and one dressing. The ingredients here are generally fresh enough and there is a wide variety of different toppings options to choose from. I like the wraps better than the salads because they are a bit more filling and easier to eat. The best veggies here are the carrots, red peppers, corn, celery, chick peas, broccoli, etc. The best toppers are jalapeno peppers, wasabi peas, and hard boiled egg. Tofu is the only vegetarian protein option and the tofu is usually a bit soft. The best wrap flavour is garlic and herb. The blue cheese dressing adds some much needed fat and flavour to the otherwise tame salads. They also have Dirty Potato Chips if you want some unhealthiness with your salad. Overall, this place is a great option for a quick semi-healthy bite. It is a little pricy for what it is, at 10+ dollars for a salad. It's still a great place to have in Downtown New Haven. read more

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very disgusting and to top it off there was a BUG IN MY FOOD! very pricy the salad doesn't taste fresh at all read more

Little Salad Shop - a pizza in a box - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Lots of options. Salads or wrap whatever you feels. I ordered the Cobb salad but the ham was a little overkill. The Dijon chicken wrap was good but the black beans didn't really fit in. What I think I'll do next time is male my own salad or wrap! They have lots of options and big salad portion. Most def will come back, but will change up some of the ingredients! read more

The pesto salad was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. I also tried a custom smoothie from this place and it was delicious as well. It's a perfect size shop to order a healthy meal to go at a reasonable price. I'm glad this place exists. read more

Poor customer services gave me a salad that had nothing I ordered on it and refused to make the salad I wanted

Very disappointed with our experience this time around. We use to love this shop. Today we decided to be lazy and order deliver via UberEats rather than go in. After about 20 minutes after placing our order, we received a notification saying that our order has been canceled by the shop. Upon contacting the shop, we were told that we had canceled the order. Anyone who uses UberEats knows that customers only have about a 30 second interval to cancel an order, otherwise we get charged. UberEats also clearly states that the shop wasn't able to complete the order at this time, meaning they canceled the order on their end. We were slightly upset about the unwarranted cancellation after waiting 20 minutes for our food. But what was even more upsetting was that after calling the shop, we were lied to saying that we canceled the order. We thought about ordering from their other location on Whitney Ave but decided that we didn't want to support a business like this. read more

The Little Salad Shop is a solid lunch option in New Haven if you're looking to stay fairly healthy, yet satisfied. You can build your own salad or wrap or choose one of the suggestions on the board. All of the ingredients are extremely fresh and they do not skimp on quantity. You can choose anything from teriyaki chicken and wasabi peas to beets and hard boiled eggs. The Salad Shop also offers more than a dozen dressings including the standard vinaigrettes and ranches, as well as the more inventive lemon goddess and soy ginger. They also offer a serious rewards program which offers you a free salad after 10. The salads are not cheap, averaging between 10 and 11 dollars if you pack them full, but they're worth it. I usually go for some derivation of the bleu buffalo with buffalo chicken and bleu cheese dressing, but the summertime and wasabi salads are great too if you throw in a few extra goodies. One word of advice: If you are bringing your salad home and you have an avocado, I would recommend using your own, as they hit you for $2 to add avocado on top of another protein. Woof. Otherwise, the Salad Shop rocks! read more

Little Salad Shop - Bleu Buffalo with some additions, including some of my own (brownish) avocado from home - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Three things, bro. Smoothies, salads and... well, actually two things. It's a build-your-own you've seen before, stressing tha freshness above all else. And how better than by displaying a little bar of goods you're about to stuff greedily in to your pie hole right there at the little counter. See what you eat, like "bin-to-table" and a smidge more appetizing than the Subway toppings line. Of course, we skipped the salads - take THAT, shop name! - and opted for a cool, cool smoothie. Pick one of three juices (apple, orange, cran), two fruits (banana, pear, strawberry, apple, mango, pineapple - subject to change) and they do the dirty work for your sucking pleasure. I channeled the Fijian breeze, blending orange juice with pineapple and mango. Cue ukelele muzak. Prices are reasonable, and easy to recall. Small is $4, jumping a buck for every size greater. Normally, it'd be a three star whatever, but they absolutely nail the smoothie consistency. It's frozen and thick, yet easily transferred through straw without blowing out a cheek. And down to the last draw, it never separated, as inferior smoothies are wont to do. So for that and the presence of Dirty Chips on the dry good shelf, a bump to four. read more

This food is fresh and delicious. They come up with many combinations that I would NEVER put together and they taste great. Do not be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new. It is not advertised much, but they do deliver large orders. They catered a company lunch and it was all fabulous. read more

Decent salads - it's nice seeing a place that's so fresh and such, in New Haven. You can always get a salad that fits your particular mood. I also like how they add a slice of baguette :) The only downside, the last time I was there, was that 1. they had run-out of a couple of the toppings I wanted 2. I had checked in via Yelp, and found out that there was a Yelp Deal ($1 off or something) there, and just figured I'd use it - but the person working there said their manager wasn't accepting the deal, anymore. I hope that this has been resolved, and that the manager has figured out how to stop the deal? Otherwise.. hope people haven't been going to the Salad Shop, then disappointed for lack of a little discount? read more

Ive worked in new haven for 9 years and have been disappointed with salads at every place ive tried. Their either too small for the price, dont have the toppings i want or the dressings are nasty. That being said this place offers everything ive been looking for! Dressings are great, i do get 2 because you need 2 to cover the enormous salad. Balsamic rosemary is my favorite! Size- huge and definitely is 2 meals. So the 10 bucks i pay for it is well worth it. Toppings- love the grilled chicken, its real chicken!! I always get feta too and edamame along with mix of whatever veggies im feeling that day. No salad ive had in new haven compares, with the exception of temple grill but thats a 17 dollar salad that i cant afford on a daily basis. read more

Fantastic salad shop. Healthy fresh delicious food, fast service. Use it all the time.

Great spot for a quick lunch grab when you want a salad, but don't have all the toppings at home! It's a HUGE salad, so great bang for your buck! Tons of options for salad and dressings! read more

No complaints with the salad quality, but the customer service could use plenty of work. Our party of 3 was ignored completely for several minutes while the staff did some cleaning up at the counter (even so far as not looking up or greeting us when we walked in), and they were pretty unfriendly once they turned their attention to us. I was excited to use the offer they have on their yelp page ($1 off with a check in) but the employee did not accept the offer. She also put the wrong dressing on my salad. Salads are fresh and delicious, but I'm not sure if they're worth the price or service. read more

Little Salad Shop - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Delicious and fresh. I ordered a make your own salad, the Brussels sprouts are a delicious add in and also added fresh shaved Parmesan cheese on top. Good price and very large portions. read more

Little Salad Shop - Custom salad - New American Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Love this little gem! Fresh salad with any fixings you want- sort of a salad subway. Had the tossed salad with added chicken. Greens fresh and chicken moist and flavorful. My new go to lunch place when I've forgotten my lunch. Def recommend read more

Delicious salad with easy ordering and substitution. My order was finished fast and the staff was helpful. The salad was big enough for two, and well priced. read more

Order was inaccurate, multiple items missing. Didn't even offer any type of refund. HORRIBLE.

The salads here are pretty ok but their limited dressing offers and their watery smoothies pull their score drastically down. Also the lack of seating is super blehhhh. I sort of made my own salad and I barely had much of anything in there and it cost me almost $10.00. You all wonder why most people forego eating healthy -_-. read more

This is a great addition to the area. Sure, $9 for a salad at a take-out place might seem like a lot, but they do not skimp on quantity, toppings, or freshness at all. The salads are HUGE. In that case, it's a pretty solid value - and it's a great healthy option. New Haven has some great food, but it isn't always healthy, and a lot of the healthier options are either sit-down restaurants or expensive. Also, as a designer - I have to appreciate their branding. Very well done. By the way, how annoying is it when a fellow Yelper has a bad experience or one maddening aspect to an otherwise solid establishment and totally writes it off with a 1-star review? Shame. read more