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Salad Station

4.3 (101 reviews)
ModerateSalad, Soup, Wraps
Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Christopher B.

It was an excellent surprise to stop in and try a healthy lunch at this spot off Hillsborough Avenue. The salad station was filled with a plethora of everything you could think of in terms of salad components and additions. It is a serve yourself line where the staff is available for assistance. My choices were all fresh and the tofu was prepared fantastically and cut into cubes for consumption. There is staff there to help guide you along and they have the option to chop your selections at the end of the line. The absolute best part of it all is that they require you to wear gloves that are easy to slip into and encourage sanitation for everyone so you can feel comfortable and safe. I was super impressed and will be back!

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Lorri D.

I've loved basically across the street from the salad station for 4 years and I've always thought about going in, it wasn't until the pole restaurant next door was closed and I was starving that I finally opened the door! I am so glad I did! Great BIG salad bar with all the things you think of when you think salad bar + they have a baked potato bar and several soups. I wish the soups and baked potato bar were advertised or in front, I would have gotten a smaller salad and tried something more. Service was fine...it's all self serve and you have to wear these OS gloves which is weird, but I guess I get it. The cashier was a little snippy when I failed to put the on the side salad dressing on the scale - we never weigh it at Whole Foods. Plenty of seating and parking and I'll likely be back to try some soup and baked potato bar- super convenient to my house.

Chained tables and chairs so you really couldn't eat on the patio. Maybe they forgot.
Cricket C.

When we entered, the employee behind the counter briefly explained the options and that we needed to wear gloves. That was helpful, but I didn't realize there were salad cards (with recipes already created) or that you could chop or wrap your salad until I already checked out- no one was behind us in line. There were plenty of salad topping options. I noticed my strawberries weren't cold and they were kinda mushy so I took them off. Several soups and a small potato building area- wouldn't call it a bar. They were out of several drinks in the soda machine and their lemonade canister. I made a very small salad because I knew I was going to have potato soup. My husband had a small soup and a larger salad and our bill was over $40. And they asked for tip. We served ourselves full buffet style and cleaned our own table. Tip?? Plus it was so loud in there and it wasn't crowded. Metal chairs on concrete floor and loud music. Besides me and my husband and the employees, there were 4 others eating. Also there was a patio but all the tables and chairs were chained.

Becca H.

Places like this need to be more common! Unfortunately this one isn't close to us but it happened to be on our way when going out in the Tampa area so we got to stop in and try it. It's essentially a giant salad bar where you design a salad and pay by the pound for what you get. Once you choose all your toppings, they'll chop it up if you want or put it in a wrap. I chose to get mine chopped! With the salad, a cup of fresh fruit (also on the salad bar), a fountain drink and tip my order came out to around $18 which personally I think is really reasonable for a high quality healthy ish lunch. They also have soups and baked potatoes if that's more your style. Definitely will be coming back & bringing more family to try this location in the future!

Chicken noodle soup and Pomegranate Lemonade
Kim N.

I have finally found the closest thing to sweet tomatoes! All the ingredients are fresh and colorful. Although the concept is similar, it is not an all you can eat buffet. Prices are by the pound, 11.99 per lb and it is self serve. There are plenty of healthy options to choose from, almost overwhelming if you are trying to keep it under a pound lol. Very cool concept for a quick and healthy bite. Service is prompt and friendly, I never felt rushed with the questions. Only reason for the 4 stars is the soup station was a bit deceiving . I was thinking it's like Publix small or large size with a set price . Salad station has pricing per lb but didn't specify the items towards the back ...soups, sweet potato, etc. so I grabbed a small cup and ofcourse filled to the top. My total came out to $22. You don't know what you are going to be charged for until checkout and it's a bit difficult to guesstimate? Even so I will still be back for a healthy lunch/dinner option plus it's makes eating salads more interesting. Side note , if you download the app, there is a soup and salad special for only 8.99! I'm definitely going to do that next time that's more than half off.

My salad with tomatoes, spinach, tzatziki, chicken, and feta cheese
Tia F.

The first thing I noticed was that there are gloves for patrons to wear when creating theirs salads. I think that is great and keeps the restaurant clean. Since this is a make your own salad place, I think everyone's tastes will be subjective. But I thought the veggies, lettuce and meat were good! Very fresh and easy to assemble. The staff was friendly and they were able to answer my questions.

Melony R.

I love salad. I could eat soup and salad for lunch every day and be happy...or even just a salad. When this place opened I was ecstatic to get my coupon in the mail! I loved all the choices on the menu and the hot bar items are actually very good too. The sweet potatoes are huge and baked to perfection! Why then do I not give this a 5-star? Because I hate being charged for the weight of food. Yes I hate the yogurt shops that do this too. A salad should never cost 17 or even $13...but to get a good lunch or dinner portion you're going to pay that amount or more...unless you are careful and have a coupon! For that amount I could get something with meat in it and a drink at another restaurant. So without a coupon I'm just not going in.

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1 year ago

Quality and quantity of available salad ingredients is fantastic! Maybe the best I've ever seen.

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1 year ago

Very clean. Many salad topping options. Love the soup selections and baked potato options as well. Staff always are friendly.

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7 months ago

Great place!! I missed it from Miami. Amazing salad selection, service & ambiance. Moves fast so affordable too.

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Thank you so much!

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I stop at the salad station twice a week.Restaurant is clean the staff is very pleasant and the food is always fresh.

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Love it here!!! The service and food are always top tier. The atmosphere is pleasant and friendly.

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2 years ago

Salad fixings are always fresh! The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is quite clean. I always look forward to my visit!

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I love grabbing lunch here. The vegetables are fresh. The space is clean. The variety of options is impressive.

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