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Came across this place randomly and decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! Everything was so fresh and delicious. I ordered the Mediterranean salad, and it was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and tossed with their house made Mediterranean vinaigrette, which was absolutely amazing. It had a great mix of cucumbers, chickpeas, feta cheese, and green onions. Even the small size was generous and very filling. If you're looking for a healthier option, this spot is definitely worth checking out the salads are fresh, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients. Plus, the customer service was great and the food came out quickly!
Maybe an honest mistake but I feel like I was scammed... my summer breeze salad had zero chicken in it. The staff was very friendly but I was super disappointed in my salad. For almost $20 and for the menu item saying it had chicken in it, this was a huge letdown.
4.5 stars I came here after looking for unique salads during one of the warmer weekends in San Diego. My husband I ordered the following salads: - Thai Crunch Salad - Summer Breeze Salad I love that they make their own dressing and use healthy ingredients, which is where the .5 stars come in. The inside of the shop is small and cute, with the workers there being very friendly. I really like the outside seating area with the two bench like tables, and then the 2 seat round tables in front, where we sat for lunch. They bring the salads out to you, with the dressing in a container placed inside of the salad (which, my preference would be the bowl on a plate with the dressing container on the side of the plate for cleanliness). I agree that the bowls are rather nice looking. Service was as expected, friendly, and our waitress was attentive (but not overly). I think both salads were delicious, a great option if I were in the area, and wanting a healthier and affordable meal as opposed to the other choices in the area but it's a bit of drive if coming just to grab a salad. I didn't necessarily feel like the salads were very unique (yes, I admit, I like interesting flavored salads as I'm a bit of a salad whore...), though I believe the Summer Breeze was more unique than the Thai Crunch salad. Definitely would be up for going back there, and for anyone around, a great place to pick up a salad for takeout, as it is perfect for that, and the size is substantial. The dressing for my Thai Crunch was very flavourful, and the greens tasted and looked very fresh. I definitely would go again if in the area if I were in the mood for a salad and would recommend it for others who would enjoy salads.
Definitely found my new favorite salad place! Mary's Salads is a little gem in downtown La Jolla. The menu is extensive so there will be something for everyone here. The inside is quite small with maybe one table and 2 tables outside. If it's not busy, it's nice to sit outside at sunset. I opted for the Kale Caesar with no bacon - it was really good! My main concerns with salads are the dressing (usually not enough) and wilted/bad leaves and veggies. There was none of that here as the salad was super fresh and had just the perfect amount of dressing. The pita chip toppings go so well with the parm and dressing!
Simple salad place. We stopped by here after comic con in San Diego. The salads here are fresh and delicious. My son really enjoyed his salad, and their sea salt chocolate chip cookies are delicious too!
Review for Mary's - La Jolla, CA We stopped by Mary's in La Jolla right after Comic-Con, and I was starving. We try to eat healthy whenever we can, and this spot caught our eye because of the great reviews -- and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The salad was super fresh -- no wilted lettuce here, which can sometimes be hit-or-miss at other places. The dressing was delicious, and the portion was surprisingly generous. It definitely hit the spot. The place itself is clean and cozy, and right after we arrived, it started getting busy -- so we may have lucked out with timing. We sat out on their patio and enjoyed our food with a cool ocean breeze, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and craving something fresh, healthy, and satisfying.
I so want to love this place. This was actually the second time I've been here. I held off writing a review the first time because I had a not so great experience and I wanted to give it a chance to see if that was just an "off day" before submitting my review. My second visit confirmed that I won't likely be returning anytime soon. I wish I would have captured better photos to support this review but I only managed to take a few. This shop is TINY. There was room for myself, my friend, a stroller and one other patron to stand inside. No issues there, but just letting you know it's a really small space. There is only one small table with chairs inside. The remaining seating is outdoor. The beverage displays take up most of the remaining room inside. A large reach in beverage refrigerator next to the counter was dark and out of service. It was noisy inside just from white noise so I had to keep asking the cashier to repeat himself as I asked questions about the menu as it was impossible to hear clearly and he spoke softly. I ended up ordering the Gold Coast soup which I do give a 5/5. I also ordered the Cobb Salad and substituted chicken for the egg and bacon. I give that a 2/5 at best. The chicken was completely overcooked and simultaneously dry and rubbery. The salad was completely tasteless. Same thing happened the previous visit except that time I got the Thai salad (one of their most popular) and added chicken. The pictures of the food on Yelp mostly look so inviting. The professional pictures they posted of these salads make the salad look exceptional. Both visits, the salad and chicken were complete disappointments. And on this visit there was the most teeny piece of avocado in the salad. Literally maybe it was the size of a dime if I'm lucky. I am truly baffled by all of these stellar reviews. The outside seating area is very cute and when you order "for here" the bowls are beautiful and make it feel like a special meal. This time I got my salad in a "to go" container as I knew I likely would not be able to finish. Last time I got it "for here". Even the beautiful bowl couldn't help the salad taste better. It literally lacked flavor. The soup this time was a 5/5, the perfect amount of flavor for me, but on my prior visit, the same exact soup was about a 3/5, so the inconsistency is holding me back from giving a higher overall rating here. Parking is near impossible and sitting outside so close to the busy street brought its own challenges. None of this would have mattered to me though if the food was excellent. If they can find better tasting produce become more consistent I will happily return. I truly love good salads and wish I could find more salad spots to frequent.
Update: I learned my beef was with Uber not Mary's Gourmet Salad. So I'd be grudgingly joined Uber one although I feel like it's extortion, this time I order a salad and soup and very pleased. It's still expensive to order delivery, but the convenience is really nice too. I will tell you the soup is pretty amazing. That's the only soup they have in the menu from what I can see and it's really good and I've ordered the salad several times and they're all very good. So my apologies for taking it out on Mary's gourmet salads. Previous I used Uber Delivery for my salad and paid over $61 for a single salad (East Coast) and a lemonade. Part of that was Uber Eats fees and tip ($10) but it does seem excessive when you remove Uber Eats fees and tip. By the way, i expect to pay a delivery fee for the convenience of it. So overall, I would say that the salad was definitely satisfying and tasty as advertised, but the cost leaves me a bitter taste. A salad at $16.95 and I added nuts and one other item that I don't recall now it's a $21 salad Even that would be expensive and then you add on a lemonade which was $4.50 now I'm looking at $26. $10 tip for the driver which is excessive but warranted put you at $36 so where are the other fees coming from, approximately $25? Anyhow, I think the salad was very good and worth 5 stars but the price is worth 1 star. Pratt, most of this is a burden to Uber eats, I don't know.
All of their dressings seem healthy... no fillers. Their salads are big and their extra large salads are amazingly big. I recommend this place if you like salads. Perfect for taking to go. Not a sort of sit down restaurant. Not ellie this year, feeling disheartened... in the words of Adele, "Hello, it's me I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet To go over everything... They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing"
Ok wow..... I came here because of all the raving yelp reviews but did not expect to love it this much!!! I didn't know salad could taste this good ahaha - I ordered the super green and the sauce was divine - not sure what was in it but was a creamy green sauce probably with avocado. I loved the variety of veggies they put in with the brocolli, kale, sweet potato, quinoa, tomatoes, etc it tasted delicious and healthy. I also loved the addition of the goji berries!! Made for a super nice texture. Can't wait to try the other salads.
Hands down best salad I've had in SD! The harvest Cobb plus roasted tofu really hit the spot. Why aren't there more salad shops in north county? Mary's gave me nostalgia for my west LA days, where $20+ salads were hearty, complex, and worth it. Service was fast and friendly. The dressing was amazing, though next time I'd ask them to go a lil less heavy. Mary's was excellent and I wish I grabbed two more salads to stock my fridge! I'll have to make the trip down to La Jolla again soon. read more
An OK salad store, aw I was expecting the salads to blow me away because this place is almost rated 5 stars! I ordered the large Summer Breeze with dressing on the side. For a large you'd definitely get full. The dressing consistency wasn't totally free-flowing liquid, it was a bit gelatinous but maybe bc of the ingredients! Still tasted good. I found myself wishing the salad was tossed more thoroughly so ingredients were more evenly distributed. Wish there was an additional ingredient in this salad that would make it pop, because the strawberries inside were still as mellow as the other things inside. I love salad but this just didn't blow me away. The service is quick and kind! One con is that there's a lot of flies when we sat outside, and also right next to the entrance inside... Free street parking (2 hours) is available though you gotta spend some time finding it. No bathroom. read more
3 months ago
Came across this place randomly and decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! Everything was so fresh and delicious. I ordered the Mediterranean salad, and it was perfectly balanced, flavorful, and tossed with their house made Mediterranean vinaigrette, which was absolutely amazing. It had a great mix of cucumbers, chickpeas, feta cheese, and green onions. Even the small size was generous and very filling. If you're looking for a healthier option, this spot is definitely worth checking out the salads are fresh, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients. Plus, the customer service was great and the food came out quickly! read more
Maybe an honest mistake but I feel like I was scammed... my summer breeze salad had zero chicken in it. The staff was very friendly but I was super disappointed in my salad. For almost $20 and for the menu item saying it had chicken in it, this was a huge letdown. read more
4.5 stars I came here after looking for unique salads during one of the warmer weekends in San Diego. My husband I ordered the following salads: - Thai Crunch Salad - Summer Breeze Salad I love that they make their own dressing and use healthy ingredients, which is where the .5 stars come in. The inside of the shop is small and cute, with the workers there being very friendly. I really like the outside seating area with the two bench like tables, and then the 2 seat round tables in front, where we sat for lunch. They bring the salads out to you, with the dressing in a container placed inside of the salad (which, my preference would be the bowl on a plate with the dressing container on the side of the plate for cleanliness). I agree that the bowls are rather nice looking. Service was as expected, friendly, and our waitress was attentive (but not overly). I think both salads were delicious, a great option if I were in the area, and wanting a healthier and affordable meal as opposed to the other choices in the area but it's a bit of drive if coming just to grab a salad. I didn't necessarily feel like the salads were very unique (yes, I admit, I like interesting flavored salads as I'm a bit of a salad whore...), though I believe the Summer Breeze was more unique than the Thai Crunch salad. Definitely would be up for going back there, and for anyone around, a great place to pick up a salad for takeout, as it is perfect for that, and the size is substantial. The dressing for my Thai Crunch was very flavourful, and the greens tasted and looked very fresh. I definitely would go again if in the area if I were in the mood for a salad and would recommend it for others who would enjoy salads. read more
1 year ago
Definitely found my new favorite salad place! Mary's Salads is a little gem in downtown La Jolla. The menu is extensive so there will be something for everyone here. The inside is quite small with maybe one table and 2 tables outside. If it's not busy, it's nice to sit outside at sunset. I opted for the Kale Caesar with no bacon - it was really good! My main concerns with salads are the dressing (usually not enough) and wilted/bad leaves and veggies. There was none of that here as the salad was super fresh and had just the perfect amount of dressing. The pita chip toppings go so well with the parm and dressing! read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Simple salad place. We stopped by here after comic con in San Diego. The salads here are fresh and delicious. My son really enjoyed his salad, and their sea salt chocolate chip cookies are delicious too! read more
Review for Mary's - La Jolla, CA We stopped by Mary's in La Jolla right after Comic-Con, and I was starving. We try to eat healthy whenever we can, and this spot caught our eye because of the great reviews -- and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The salad was super fresh -- no wilted lettuce here, which can sometimes be hit-or-miss at other places. The dressing was delicious, and the portion was surprisingly generous. It definitely hit the spot. The place itself is clean and cozy, and right after we arrived, it started getting busy -- so we may have lucked out with timing. We sat out on their patio and enjoyed our food with a cool ocean breeze, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and craving something fresh, healthy, and satisfying. read more
3 months ago
I so want to love this place. This was actually the second time I've been here. I held off writing a review the first time because I had a not so great experience and I wanted to give it a chance to see if that was just an "off day" before submitting my review. My second visit confirmed that I won't likely be returning anytime soon. I wish I would have captured better photos to support this review but I only managed to take a few. This shop is TINY. There was room for myself, my friend, a stroller and one other patron to stand inside. No issues there, but just letting you know it's a really small space. There is only one small table with chairs inside. The remaining seating is outdoor. The beverage displays take up most of the remaining room inside. A large reach in beverage refrigerator next to the counter was dark and out of service. It was noisy inside just from white noise so I had to keep asking the cashier to repeat himself as I asked questions about the menu as it was impossible to hear clearly and he spoke softly. I ended up ordering the Gold Coast soup which I do give a 5/5. I also ordered the Cobb Salad and substituted chicken for the egg and bacon. I give that a 2/5 at best. The chicken was completely overcooked and simultaneously dry and rubbery. The salad was completely tasteless. Same thing happened the previous visit except that time I got the Thai salad (one of their most popular) and added chicken. The pictures of the food on Yelp mostly look so inviting. The professional pictures they posted of these salads make the salad look exceptional. Both visits, the salad and chicken were complete disappointments. And on this visit there was the most teeny piece of avocado in the salad. Literally maybe it was the size of a dime if I'm lucky. I am truly baffled by all of these stellar reviews. The outside seating area is very cute and when you order "for here" the bowls are beautiful and make it feel like a special meal. This time I got my salad in a "to go" container as I knew I likely would not be able to finish. Last time I got it "for here". Even the beautiful bowl couldn't help the salad taste better. It literally lacked flavor. The soup this time was a 5/5, the perfect amount of flavor for me, but on my prior visit, the same exact soup was about a 3/5, so the inconsistency is holding me back from giving a higher overall rating here. Parking is near impossible and sitting outside so close to the busy street brought its own challenges. None of this would have mattered to me though if the food was excellent. If they can find better tasting produce become more consistent I will happily return. I truly love good salads and wish I could find more salad spots to frequent. read more
2 months ago
Update: I learned my beef was with Uber not Mary's Gourmet Salad. So I'd be grudgingly joined Uber one although I feel like it's extortion, this time I order a salad and soup and very pleased. It's still expensive to order delivery, but the convenience is really nice too. I will tell you the soup is pretty amazing. That's the only soup they have in the menu from what I can see and it's really good and I've ordered the salad several times and they're all very good. So my apologies for taking it out on Mary's gourmet salads. Previous I used Uber Delivery for my salad and paid over $61 for a single salad (East Coast) and a lemonade. Part of that was Uber Eats fees and tip ($10) but it does seem excessive when you remove Uber Eats fees and tip. By the way, i expect to pay a delivery fee for the convenience of it. So overall, I would say that the salad was definitely satisfying and tasty as advertised, but the cost leaves me a bitter taste. A salad at $16.95 and I added nuts and one other item that I don't recall now it's a $21 salad Even that would be expensive and then you add on a lemonade which was $4.50 now I'm looking at $26. $10 tip for the driver which is excessive but warranted put you at $36 so where are the other fees coming from, approximately $25? Anyhow, I think the salad was very good and worth 5 stars but the price is worth 1 star. Pratt, most of this is a burden to Uber eats, I don't know. read more
4 months ago
All of their dressings seem healthy... no fillers. Their salads are big and their extra large salads are amazingly big. I recommend this place if you like salads. Perfect for taking to go. Not a sort of sit down restaurant. Not ellie this year, feeling disheartened... in the words of Adele, "Hello, it's me I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet To go over everything... They say that time's supposed to heal ya, but I ain't done much healing" read more
2 years ago
Ok wow..... I came here because of all the raving yelp reviews but did not expect to love it this much!!! I didn't know salad could taste this good ahaha - I ordered the super green and the sauce was divine - not sure what was in it but was a creamy green sauce probably with avocado. I loved the variety of veggies they put in with the brocolli, kale, sweet potato, quinoa, tomatoes, etc it tasted delicious and healthy. I also loved the addition of the goji berries!! Made for a super nice texture. Can't wait to try the other salads. read more
1 year ago
I really wasn't too into their salads as much as other places but my coworker loves it and now that I've tried several and realized they make healthy dressing... I'm all in for Mary's Salads. I think all restaurants need to use healthy dressing and get rid of seed oils read more
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I'm just a regular guy about 62 years old grew up around San Diego know most of the places to eat but oh my gosh you want a good salad a huge salad I mean like so fresh you can't believe it's so good salad and do you want to just deal with the nicest people the brothers that own this place named after their mom are so nice. Highly recommend order food to go order it delivered But in person man, what a breath of fresh air. read more
1 year ago
This was an amazing salad. Everything was fresh and made to order. I will frequent this establishment again. read more
Great find in La Jolla! It's really cute hole in the wall. It only has a two seat table inside and a small seating area outside. The staff is super friendly and helpful. We got the Santa Fe salad, the East Coast salad and the cauliflower soup. We ordered to eat there. The salads were huge! They came in colorful large bowls. And even though one was a large and one a small, they both seemed so big! The soup was nice. But honestly I could have done with just the salad. This is a place I can definitely recommend. Don't miss it. Great service, food was fresh and full of great vegetables and stuff. It's super small but as I said before a great find! read more
11 months ago
Their salads are very good. We had the Thai Crunch and the Sante Fe. We opted for dressing on the side and they give you a good amount. The smaller size salad was enough for my teen kid and I had the large. We also had the fresh-squeezed lemonade which was great, sweet and tart. And the staff gave us samples of their golden soup which is similar to a curry lentil. It was flavorful comfort food and we immediately bought two containers of it to take with us. There a few things that could be improved about the experience: 1. Some of the salads don't include a protein. We added chicken to ours but it wasn't clear on the menu how much it would cost to add it. That should be explicitly stated. 2. The salads didn't have much protein included even after paying for it. What was there was tasty but it wasn't a very filling salad. read more
Love a salad and this place definitely knows how to make one! I got the Thai salad and the dressing was so good I need to recreate it! Only thing is that I forgot to add chicken for some protein but I'll definitely be coming back! Lots of salad options and cute outdoor seating too! read more
9 months ago
11 months ago
Mary's salads are sooo good, honestly 10/10, will be coming back for more! Cute lil lunch date. read more
Genuinely. Who is Mary. Because. I love her. I HATE kale but this actually made me enjoy eating kale?!?!? The kale ceaser is SO. GOOD. It has so much in it that tastes delish and it was ready so fast. The employees were so kind! I enjoyed my meal outside and it was super beautiful. Shoutout Mary for real. read more
2 years ago
Mary's continues to impress. The team members are incredibly professional, kind and accommodating. They helped me to place a large catering order for work, allowed me to pick up a bit early, and even brought the salads out to my car. Everyone loved the fresh, delicious salads! Their ingredients are consistently clean & fresh. (The true test: the broccoli! I've been served broccoli with bugs at other restaurants--but never at MGS) The restaurant may be small, but it is always presentable. They also have a small outdoor seating area with benches & tables. I usually park on the street nearby. I highly recommend Mary's to any salad lover or company looking for healthy lunch options! read more
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