Love calzones, and this place steps them up a notch. Enjoyed the five-o, pineapple and panchetta, while in town for work. The staff was extremely helpful in helping pick out a calzone, and the interior was inviting. Only retreat was I got to go only once. read more

Sauce on the Side - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Excellent calzones. Fresh ingredients, made to order. Excellent homemade sauces, which are definitely great additions to the tasty dish. Carbonated drinks are from a local source, not mainstream Pepsi or coke. Definitely recommend to anyone in the mood for a good calzone. read more

Finally got around to trying this place. The calzones are delicious! I had the Gonzo - dates, cheese, salami and spinach. Highly recommend!

My family and I went here for the first time and were impressed. The staff were very helpful and the ambiance is nice. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Sauce on the Side - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Really yummy calzones! Pretty good deal for the amount of toppings included in the calzone. Good combo of flavors too. We got the Fatty B, & Puttanesca; both were really good and a nice (pretty big!) size. Locally made sodas on tap, which was neat. I took off 1 star because their big, clean, spacious restroom didn't have a hanging table on the large empty walls. Easy fix would've made this a more frequent lunch or fast dinner option for us. read more

Sauce on the Side - Fatty b (background) & Puttanesca. Yum! - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

This place has the best Calzone I have ever had. I got the Meat Me in St. Louis and it was packed with meat and creamy cheese. It was huge so I only ate half. So would be good to share or have for later. The staff was friendly and helpful with the menu and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. This is a must eat place. read more

Sauce on the Side - Delicious Calzone! I got the Meat Me in St. Louis! Meaty and cheesy. Yum - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Me and couple of girls from the office wanted to order lunch on this 100+ degree day so we wouldn't have to walk somewhere. Plus, we knew it would be busy. Call to order delivery but delivery doesn't start until next week (despite the website saying it is available). Oooook, so we'll go pick it up. Get to the restaurant (which is very small) and the line is super long so I ask a waiter if there is a pick up spot hoping to avoid the wait. There is not. Bummer. There are two registers so the line moved faster than I anticipated but it would still be nice to be able to "cut" to get my card swiped, pick up my food, and GTHO. I spent less than a minute at the counter. I ordered the Carmen. It is delicious. I really like the dough they used as it is soft and pillowy. All in all, the above issue is minor and just requires a bit more planning to wait in a line I had hoped to avoid by calling in advance. Or, maybe they'll come up with an idea for pick-ups (wink, wink). I was super excited about this place to add some variety to my lunch options. Their prices are on point and they have SO MANY different filling combos. I am excited to try their other menu items, including the salads. I don't think I would get bored eating there often. read more

My second time here. I've had the 'Meet Me in St. Louis' and the 'Poncho Villa'. Both were incredible. The Poncho Villa is a spicy kick in the pants. Try them both with the queso and you won't be disappointed. I left with an apple pie. It's in the refrigerator and frankly I can't wait to dig in. I might go back tomorrow... read more

Sauce on the Side - Apple pie! - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

This place was excellent! We tried the Meet me in St Louie and the Duke both were quite tasty! The staff was very nice and answered all of our first timer questions patiently. read more

Sauce on the Side - Very neat! - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

We went in on a Saturday at about 4:30 and expected it to be busy, as it was getting close to the dinner rush, but surprisingly it hadn't picked up yet. For me, this is good because I hate crowds and would have probably went somewhere else. There wasn't anyone at the counter when we walked in, so we stood there for a while until the phone rang and someone came from the back to take an order from the phone. At this point, I liked the interior of the place and the atmosphere, so waiting a few minutes for staff didn't bother me too much. Also I noticed they have the pure cane sugar sodas that I like and have had before at places like Sugarfire. When the lady finished with the phone, we placed our order, got our drinks and had a seat. The tables and chairs are nice since I'm a big guy and worry (I know all you big guys and gals do too) I was worried, but It was comfortable and not a wobbly crappy chair. After about 10 minutes it seemed, our food came out. These plates they use are larger than normal plates, I must add, so when you look at pictures, keep that in mind. The calzone (I ordered the meat me in Saint Louie) was stuffed pretty full and my wife ordered the Zen Garden salad which was quite large. As far as calzones go, I read a lot of reviewers think they are huge, like some mammoth sized calzone. These people obviously don't eat calzones much. I wouldn't say they are huge for a calzone by any means, but rather that calzones in general are pretty large. With all of that said, I really, really enjoyed my calzone. It was very flavorful and fantastic all around. Not too much dough and lots of cheese. The ricotta was awesome as was the mozzarella. My wife loved her salad and that it had mandarin oranges on it. She also loved the salad dressing. I will be trying the fatty b and my wife will get the strawberry fields salad next time we go. These are the other options that we ended up passing on for what we got, but want to try out later. I ordered a Nutella-banana dessert to go and it was also very good. A bit messy, so don't try to eat it in the car or something, make sure you have utensils and napkins. Haha. I look forward to trying the apple pie next time or some time in the future. If you've read this whole thing, you are a champ! :) read more

Sauce on the Side - The Zen Garden salad was great. - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Food is always amazing!!! We get outstanding customer service no matter what time we come. I crave the Duke on a regular basis. read more

Sauce on the Side - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Ultimate calzone zone. You CANNOT go wrong with anything on the menu. Flavors galore. Arrive with an empty stomach!

I truly love Sauce on the Side, but I was incredibly annoyed by my last visit. I wanted to swap out cheeses, which all cost the same, and I was told that they would charge me an extra $1.50 for each cheese. I re-iterated that I wanted to substitute rather than add cheese, but they were completely inflexible. Fine. I deviated from my usual Meet Me In St. Louie order and got the Fatty B. Big mistake. The meatballs are flat slices that look like bologna, and mine were cold. It was really disgusting. I'm not even going to get into the cashier's attitude. Saving Grace: The caramel apple pie was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Seriously. Save room and order it--split it if you have to but ORDER it. read more

Nice if your staying in a hotel, food tastes great, definitely recommend it. Coming here again.

Holy calzone. While staying in downtown STL, we were trying to find a place that was within walking distance from the Hilton. We stumbled upon Sauce on the Side and decided to give it a whirl. Not an ideal meal to nurse a hangover but what can you do? The calzones are absolutely gargantuous and range from $9-$11 and of course, comes with a recommended sauce on the side. Overall, a good, clean and quick stop if you're hankering for some interesting calzones. read more

So many glowing reviews for this place...I just don't get it. Recently had The Duke...found it to be really underwhelming. I suppose when I think of a calzone...I imagine gooey cheesy goodness and a substantial amount of grease.The fat girl version of calzones. Dee-lish. This just wasn't doing it for me. To be fair, I'm also not a fan of "artsy" pizza...like Pi. It would only stand to reason I wouldn't be a fan of "artsy" calzones from Sauce on the Side. read more

We have been to this Sauce On the Side location numerous times! We've had nothing but excellent food and pleasant service. During the most recent time we visited, the waiter refilled our drinks and even brought over boxes for our leftovers. The calzones themselves are delicious. I usually order the fold- which is the create your own calzone option - but I believe the other ones are customizable as well. The calzones have always been fresh and hot and have yet to disappoint. We have also ordered delivery from Sauce On the Side. The drivers have always been prompt and polite. We probably go here once a month, and it's become a regular place where we take out of town visitors. read more

I've never like calzone because they are typically dry and tasteless. This place changed my mind! I love the food and all the great choices!

Me and my husband are here right now and we ordered the Nutella banana dessert. It was delicious. Customer service is great! They are laid back and make you feel welcome! The restaurant itself is cute but the music that plays ruins the romance on a date. Overall good price and good food! Definitely coming here again! read more

Sauce on the Side - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Super salty I to the point where my blood pressure went high. The chicken and the olive super salty also the sauce on the side is salty as well. Was a little cold for me. The onion was raw. read more

So many 5 star reviews but I have to give it a four (definitely not bad though). I went with a friend for lunch and we arrived at 11:02am (they open at 11). They were ready for us and were very nice except a little too nice (let me explain). So 3 or 4 employees were standing behind the main counter and each one separately said hello to us. Idk if that's their policy but it was just awkward saying hello four times in a row (better than nothing but just felt weird-not deducting for that). Then one man asked if we had been there and before I could fully get out "no but we know what we want" he went through the entire menu which was really sweet of him but we knew what we wanted and was a bit inefficient for the people behind us. So it's a super clean place and the staff is very friendly-5 stars for that. What I didn't really like was how I felt the calzones were all pretty much the same thing. I try to avoid meat if possible so I got the garden and it was good but not excellent. It was cooked perfectly and all but I just felt like the veggies lacked flavor. They were cooked well and this was excellent but what calzone isn't? It was total comfort food but nothing I was blown away by. They have nice sauce selections. Maybe if they had weird, different fillings I'd be more excited but to me it's kind of like a sandwich shop in the sense that 'it is what it is' however, it was a very good calzone. My favorite thing was the Zen salad I had. It was huge and I ended up taking most of it home along with the calzone. It was good but nothing about this place is extremely unique to me. I'd probably take my parents here because they don't really like 'exotic/unique' foods like me and I'm sure they'd love it here. 4 stars simply because it's a personal preference I suppose. read more

Sauce on the Side - Garden calzone and the zen salad (highly recommend the zen salad). - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

We ordered meet me in St Louis and strawberry salad which are both very good. The only thing I can complain about is the restaurateur is packed and we had to squeeze into our seats at the bar table. Will try to visit again during weekdays. read more

The Gonzo calzone looked a bit scary at first when reading the description. But I tried it and it was amazing! Sweet dates balanced by ricotta cheese and spinach - took away from some of the sweetness. A bit of salty from the cheese and soft, fluffy calzone! Didn't even really need the dipping sauce. But if you prefer a little garlic / salty / butter, the dippin sauce would do this calzone justice! read more

As good as downtown without the downtown parking fiasco. Love Sauce. I always get the Duke, because BBQ sauce/chicken/bacon/mozzarella is never a bad combo. Its not the cheapest, but you walk out needing a wheelbarrow (in a good way, of course!). I've brought bosses, friends, dates here...not at the same time...that'd be awkward. Nutshell: its ALLLL good. All of it. People are down to earth, food is flavorful and filling. Can't go wrong for lunch or dinner. read more

Went there for the first time during lunch time on Monday after several recommendations from friends. I was not disappointed, the staff was friendly and receptive to questions and comments. It was fast and tasty with a great price. If you're thinking about going you should! read more

A great alternative to pizza. Lots of clever, fun names on the menu - "Figgy Piggy" may be my favorite. I tried the Costanza - Pepperoni, Eggplant, Mozzarella, Ricotta, etc. Next time I will have to build my own. The Costanza was good, but I would have preferred more pepperoni and less ricotta. There are plenty of fillers to create your own, along with a great selection for your sauce on the side. You may have to ask for a menu tho - the smaller print on the menu board is difficult to read. Also, a vast beer selection with a lot of local choices. They also carry my favorite local soda - Fitz's, along with other sodas I've never heard of. You get very good portions for the price. Somehow I managed to scarf down the whole 'zone in one sitting. Not a ton of seating, so think about carry out or delivery if you are going during a peak time of day. It's a bit hipster, but not enough to be a turn-off. Looking forward to my next visit - hoping to save room for one of the dessert calzones! read more

I have had many calzones from other restaurants. Nothing comes close to Sauce on the Side! The crust was perfect. It wasn't thick and doughy but I didn't feel like I was eating a stuffed cracker either. Filings were delicious and the cheese was amazing. I am a visitor to St Louis and how I wish we had this restaurant in New Mexico. Should I return to this beautiful city, I will definitely be eating here again. read more

This is the nicest tenant for this location that I have seen so far, there have been at least two other casual dining establishments in this spot in the last five years or so. I went recently for the first time for lunch and was impressed by the atmosphere, menu and quality of the food. This is walk up and order type of service but they are much more professional and attentive after the order and will make sure your table is cleared when you are done eating much like full table service. Had the Garden Calzone which was good, it was not overly-cheesy like traditional Calzones and like the name says the sauce is served on the side. They also have a good beer selection as well as serving alternative-brand sodas. read more

At first I was a little discouraged at the idea of salads and calzones. However, once I actually read the simple menu, I was impressed. I chose a salad that was incredibly tasty. The flavors are spot on and blended well. I also tasted some of the calzone with the fig in it - amaze! Overall - super impressed. Loved the simple menu that was artfully crafted. Will be back fo sho! read more

Awesome space and delicious, fresh food! I was loving the bottled beer selection too. read more

Sauce on the Side - The daily special with spicy red sauce - balsamic chicken, basil, tomatoes & mozzarella. It tasted very similar to a caprese salad! - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Great place for a calzone and a beer! More words, more words, more words, why does Yelp force me to write more words? I've said everything that needs to be said. If you like calzones and/or beer, go here. read more

I ate here for the first time a few weeks ago with a friend and the food was good, but what I loved moat about this place is the customer service! My friend and I both ordered the garden, but we changed some of the ingredients a little bit. Hers came out in 10 minutes at most, for me I waited and waited and still didn't receive my order. I told the gentleman working and he said that it was odd because his kitchen never messes up. He than started telling me I must not have paid, as in one of our cards must not have went through. I politely told him that was odd because we both signed receipts. He walked away to find out what was going on, and he came back and apologized to me saying there was a mix up and they thought my order had been cancelled so they through away my order, but my payment had went through. He said I should have never of had to wait so long. I told him that's ok, I understand things happen. I received my order very quickly after this and it was worth the wait. The portion was huge and it was delicious. While I was eating, the gentleman came back and gave me a certificate for a free calzone the next time I come, and not only that, he also credited my card back and gave my meal for free. All I can say is WOW. I told him he didn't have to do that but he just thanked me for being so kind and understanding. This is what truly makes a business stand out! Owning up when something goes wrong and making it right. I will recommend this location to anyone and I will be back simply for the service I received and the food is great!! A side note, my friend also got a salad and I tried it and it was great too!! I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. read more

This is a super cute place! Great for date night, but not the first date! There is a solid beer list, with some wine options, if you care to partake. However, the calzone compilation options are endless! I started with the Fold, which is their basic calzone and added BBQ chicken, spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes with a side of their perfectly sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. I am a sauce person and they hit it! Overall, this is a great place and there was no need for a reservation, which is so desperately needed in the trendy Clayton area, especially on a Friday or Saturday night. Excellent choice! Give them a try! read more

Sauce on the Side - Built my own calzone at Sauce on the Side! We might have a new spot! :) @saucemag - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

If you love beets and order the Beets me salad, expect a lot of greens but only a trace of a beet. Should not name the salad this unless beets are the show piece! Very disappointed. read more

Guys. I love this place, but lately, you've been slacking. I got a strawberry fields salad today, and there were 5 strawberry slices, like, the equivalent of 1 strawberry, in my entire salad. Last time I came in, there were literally no beets on my beet salad. I called and the manager told me I "could have double beets next time." Come on now. Don't be skimpy. We work in Clayton, and that already sucks enough. At least feed us well when we pay for it. read more

This place was awesome! Wish we had one back home! Their calzone selection was great...loved the variety. Service was quick, and the cashier was really friendly. Definitely recommend. Skip the pizza place, and grab a calzone from Sauce on the Side! read more

A great take on calzones that are made to order. They have many options and great recommendations. A wide variety of beers as well as ice cream from Serendipity makes this place a must try! I think my sauce that came with the 'Duke' I ordered was the best part of the dish! Will definitely be back for a casual dinning experience. read more

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Got a Meat Me In Saint Louis calzone as a carry out and it was beyond legit. Picked it up early around 4 on a Saturday and it was cooked perfectly! Service for a carry out at the Clayton location was very polite and almost tried to force utensils on me. Awesome experience and would recommend it to anyone. read more

Sauce on the Side - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

I recently had a work lunch at Sauce on the side. It was easy to order and the service was relatively quick considering the lunch rush. The menu has a variety of calzone options and what I ordered was pretty delicious! Good spot for lunch during the work week if you want fast and delicious! read more

good but not amazing. I don't think I would crave to go back. i mean the food is good, but didn't make me go WOW, ja feel? and the interior was very mediocre as well. I think it's nice that the sauce came on the side - made it easier to share. and I liked how they also served salads, but honestly - 2 dollars extra for 4 teeny slices of chicken?? I dunno... read more

Sauce on the Side - menu! - Italian Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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