I was really excited to try Salad Days given the rave reviews I've seen. I got there around 1:30pm on a weekday ---it can be tricky it find if you don't work in the Cumberland building and you are coming from the Bloor & Yonge subway station like I was. Make sure to read the signage that leads you to Cumberland. There was a line up at the shop when I got there, and I really appreciated the posters all the interior and exterior of the shop so you can decide what you want as you are lining up. The daily lunch special looked really good. It was the greek salad with sweet potato mash and grilled chicken and salmon if I remember correctly. The employees at the counter were very fast and efficient, kudos to them for being able to work so fast in such a tiny space! The wait was not long at all, and everyone there seem to be regulars because the employees already know what they were going to order once they see them. All the good signs so far. As I progressed through the line I realize that the register had no interac machine, so I looked all over the store to see if there was a sign saying it was cash only. There was none. I was next in line already so I had to go get cash from an ATM down he street before coming back again. I only had to wait about 2 minutes this time (before I was sure which of the delicious salads I want to order actually) and I decided on the small nicoise salad. I saw that they had smoked salmon on the menu so I asked for smoked salmon to be added on as extra. The cashier just looked at me with a stunned expression on her face, and said there is already two scoops of tuna that comes with the salad. I said that's amazing, I did not want to substitute tuna for smoked salmon, but I want to pay to have an extra portion of smoked salmon on the side. She still didn't seem to understand what I'm talking about. So I asked how much they charge for an extra portion of smoked salmon, she hesitated and asked how many pieces I wanted. Now it's my turn to be surprised. The menu clearly had an option to add smoked salmon to a customized salad for an added cost but she just refused to do that for me for some reason. So I walked out with my salad feeling quite let down to be honest. The salad itself is great, very fresh like many others have said, not as big of a portion like many others have stated in my opinion but overall, it was a fair deal considering its location and quality. Would I go back again? Yes, if I'm in the area, and is looking for a fresh, good quality inexpensive option. I definitely want to give this place another chance, but they definitely need to work on their customer service. read more

Fresh , Healthy well sized salads customized to your liking. I also get 1 cheese pie and I spinach pie as an afternoon snack . I cant believe I just started eating here . The staff are so friendly, helpful and so courteous . read more

You will find yourself in a long line up when going during the lunch rush, but it's definitely worth it. The line was far out the door but the wait was no longer than 10 minutes. They're very fast paced with your order. I had a small Cobb salad for lunch and it was the perfect serving size for me! read more

Cheap Healthy eatery! A line is always good. I had the lunch special but there was no stuffed grape leaves :( Overrall--cheap and good! read more

Great prices, large portions, and fresh taste. This is a great spot for a no frills salad lunch. The line ups are long and they only accept cash. The line up moves fast. There are a few seats outside reserved for salad days and esters soups. Note that this is inside, in a food court type setting, so not great ambience. But if you are going out to grab a quick lunch for the office or don't mind sitting in the food court, its fine. They have no problem substituting things and i can't complain about the portions, very big for salad these days. read more

This place is fantastic. Always busy at lunchtime but the line moves very quickly. Super cheap, fresh, and generous portion sizes.

Fresh, inexpensive, quick, great quality. Only downside is lack of seating in this place.

Great place for under $10 lunch is a pricey neighbourhood. Ordered the small veggie plate and it was a huge portion (not quite sure how people finish the large). Quick note for first timers: the place gets quite packed as customers wait for their food- squeeze your way to the left side to order at the small cash register- MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR RECEIPT- then join the zigzag line for the counter. Once you get to the counter, give them your receipt and receive your food! Also, chicken shwarma can sell out early! read more

For all you people doing the no-carb diet, this is the place to be. Get a custom salad and pick all your toppings! Cheap, delicious, affordable. Bring cash. read more

Most underrated place in Toronto! So I recently went vegan 4 months ago and was looking for a healthy alternative to tofu teriyaki or a homemade lunch. I'm a vegan, but not a salad person. I saw this place had Babaganoush wraps and hummus wraps. This is a really good place for lunch since they're open 11am-4pm and located near bay and bloor. The owner and his son are really nice too; I didn't have cash once so he said "its OK, next time". Another time, he was almost out of spinach pies and he had saved that item for himself; he gave me half. They have a layout of freshly bought ingredients (kale,spinach,other leafy greens) to have in your salad or wrap. They are far from cheap with their servings. They load the pita wrap until its about to burst, literally. What I get in it (all vegan): babaganoush spread (eggplant hummus), spinach, mushrooms, couscous, chickpeas, lentils, black beans, green and black olives, avacado, cucumber, tomatoes, asparagus and salad dressing (vinaigrette) and hot sauce. Ok now guess how much... $4.60. Thats with tax!!! I think they're losing money on this wrap. Their place is located in a hallway in cumberland terrace so a lower rent expense can explain how they're keeping their doors open. That and their ridiculous lunch lineups. Comparable places (or atleast the closest thing) will cost you $10 in this area! read more

I'm pretty disappointed with Salad Days lately. This used to be my go to place for lunch... but their consistency has gone down significantly. Most recently I bought a salad and paid for extra falafels and hot sauce (neither were included). The salad was missing key ingredients and the was just watery lettuce. When I called to notify Salad Days of this, I was told by the gentleman on the other end that he didn't make the salad.. and he was too busy to find out who did. Needless to say, I will not be going back to Salad Days again. read more

AMAZING value! For $5 they are so generous with the portions of salad and wraps. The falafel wrap is the best I've had! It's no wonder this place is so busy during the lunch hour, extremely reasonably priced compared to other nearby (and overpriced) places like Freshii. read more

i love salad days. im here frequently bc its next to my work and it forces me to eat healthy! portions are great as well as huge selection and decent price. i honestly cant count how many times im here probably at least 1 or 2 times a week. i will say though that as an extrenely loyal customer it would be nice if this place has stamp cards or something to acknowledge the frequency of their customers. theres no loyalty to their cystomers and maybe its because they dont need it. it would be nice though to be acknowledged. but with the high traffic and consistently busy line why would they? you never know though even when business thrive customer appreciation is important. the lineups may be long but they are a well oiled machine and extremly efficient. read more

Went here to grab a quick salad. For only a couple of buck you get a freshly made salad. Can either select from a menu or design your own. Had the cobb salad and it was delicious! Would definitely go back. Usually long lines but I got lucky the day I went. Everything looked really fresh and there were no yucky bits! read more

I go here a couple of times a week on my lunch break for an inexpensive salad or wrap. Ingredients are always really fresh and portions are huge. Lineup is always long especially around 12-1.30 but it's definitely worth the wait! read more

SO I love this place and came here regularly but I think today was the last time... I got there and asked what is is the hummus salad - instead of being told what's actually in it I was shown salad info from behind the counter with ingredients. Looked ok so I ordered large salad. The guy whose English was way too hard to understand started loading half a bowl of hummus?????? Apparently hummus salad is bowl of hummus with few veggies and pita bread and even no greens... SO NOT A SALAD AT ALL.... i opted out of the pita as I wanted a salad and asked to get less hummus to get some veggies instead.. So for 9 dollars i ended up with half of normal salad worth of vegetables with loads of hummus that i threw away. This was the last time I went there. I understand if I didn't ask what was in there but this is just ridiculous... AND NOT A SALAD!!! If that's what you wanna serve called it bowl of hummus with pita bread. To conclude - never again read more

This is my go-to place for lunch in Yorkville. The lines are always long but it has everything to do with the value-for-money and nothing to do with them being slow. This place runs a very efficient lunch service. If you arrive between 12PM-1PM expect to wait 10-15 minutes for your salad. My fave is the Cobb Salad but all are excellent. The ingredients are fresh and plentiful and there will come a time when you might actually ask for less of something knowing you won't finish the salad! read more

The salad was really fresh but the price is little bit expensive. I ordered the Tuna Salad wrap, it tasted pretty good,

I tried out this place based on the positive reviews and I did not have a similar experience. The staff were impatient and even after I mentioned that it was my first time and I wasn't sure how the ordering process worked I got a blank stare. After I finally got my salad it did not taste good. I asked for honey dijon dressing and I got some watery dressing that had a kick to it. It tasted very vinegary. I will not go back - 80% of the reason is the rude and impatient staff and 20% of the reason is the food taste. read more

Inexpensive. Real Food. Fast. Can't go wrong with the fellas at Salad Days. Best for lunch. Go around 1:30-2pm for not too many people and quick service. read more

The best salad you can afford. I'm so happy to see they are extending the business into the Bloor station underground right by the food court. Love the place. Only wish they didn't rush you so fast to order and then have you awkwardly wait for someone to make your salad with you.. but I know they need to rush it. read more

I like the place. I'm sure the new location will be better for them! This is a real $ business! Good for them

I walk by here every morning and evening to get to work after exiting from bloor subway station, but it was always closed. Thats the first con; the hours are limited so you can only really get brunch/lunch here. What's more is that the store hours are not written anywhere on the store. While the store is open however, I wouldnt have the liberty to ask the store owner as the place gets PACKED. especially during lunch time, you can expect to see a lineup outside the small, green shop, and wait times are around 15 minutes. There were about 6-7 employees (including the owner) in the small shop though, so i can see they make an effort to serve all the customers. I was quite impressed with the display of fresh foods (fruit, veggies, cheese, dressings and mystery things). All the food looked healthy and fresh and I saw them refilling the foods several time while i was waiting in line; nothing was pre-packaged, or coming out of a plastic bag. I ordered a small cobb salad for 4.75, (5.35 with tax) and was pleasantly surprised with the salad. I also replaced the boiled egg for sweet potato puree they have. this is DELICIOUS and i highly recommend having this in whatever salad you get. The serving of chicken was quite small but the overflowing fresh foods made up for it. The cons are that firstly, the salads are packed to the brim of the container. Although some may appreciate the quantity, I found mine to fall out of the container as soon as i opened it at work, not to mention the dressing spilled everywhere. Secondly, the staff, although plenty, is still really busy and gives the place a rushed feeling. I felt uncomfortable and rushed when making my decisions and didnt get the opportunity to ask for any additional substitutes because the girl took my order and ran off right after. If you're looking for personal, and attentive service, salad days is not for you. All in all though, the food is extremely fresh, filling, and offers great nutritious value and diversity for a modest price, so four stars for me! read more

I love this place. A small cobb salad makes a perfect lunch. To be honest there is not much I can contribute to the comments. I strongly recommend Ritual if you want to avoid the long lineup. read more

Huge servings, great variety of veggies, great price, good customer service.

Great Salad! :) Service was great and the meal was even better! If you're on a diet and looking for a solid meal, The Salad House is the place to go. read more

Aside from the long line-ups at lunch, this place is fantastic. The food is always fresh, tasty and healthy. The staff are very friendly and will allow multiple substitutions and customisation. The prices are reasonable and you can order on your phone to avoid the line up! Great spot for a quick lunch time meal. read more

Great salads!! This is one of my favourite lunch spots just down the street from work. I look for every excuse to come here. My usual is the Cobb salad with extra cheese. The mashed sweet potato is also a nice treat. A great healthy alternative from the usual fast food lunch offerings. read more

Fast. Fresh. Friendly. Great value for the money. I typically order online with Ritual to avoid any line, but one day the app didn't work (my fault, it needed an update) and when I came to order my salad in person they didn't charge me! Not necessary, but so appreciated. Great example of great customer service. read more

Amazing prices, very fresh, healthy ingredients. This is a place you can eat at everyday. Perfect for your average downtown worker.

Decent portions, but the extremely hard, unripened avocado ruined my salad. Probably won't be returning, considering the price is similar to Freshii and Freshii is much better. read more

A favoirite take out place for lunch. Their salads are always fresh and chicken is always juicy. Service is always quick even though their line up is ALWAYS out the door and coils around the corner and down their doorway. read more

The most amazing Cobb salad and you get enough food to feed a small African nation.

Can't beat this place for lunch. They pack the box to full capacity! Always fresh.

Lineup is long as hell! But well worth the wait. Huge portions and great prices.

Good place for quite work lunch. Good quality salad with reasonable price comparing to the rest in this area.

Salads are excellent for our health. But if the lattice, tomatoes, bell pepers, cu-cambers etc. are NOT organic, they are too dirty and unhealthy to eat. read more

Yup, it's good. Great friendly staff, very large portions and all fresh ingredients. I really like it.

Absolutely love this place, it's my go to spot for lunch. The cobb salad is great, has everything I want in a salad, if you don't want a certain ingredient you can substitute it. The small salads are huge, the ingredients are fresh. Can't ask for a better salad place! read more

Love this place - great healthy food, fair prices and runs like a swiss watch. Try the fatouche.