I almost never give casual restaurants five stars. I can say this site was tops for everything I can rate. Service was extremely efficient the people and the payment system. The food was fresh but delivered in less than ten minutes to order. Prices were as expected but the value was extreme as the portions were very large. I would say if going with a date or friend get a calzone and a salad and split it. read more

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Adult beverages, including beer on tap, are available which was a a pleasant surprise. The food was excellent: presented nicely, variety of fillings, tasted fresh. All of the food is calzones except salad, dessert, and a small menu of small bites. Prices are reasonable, and the location by Gainbridge Fieldhouse is convenient. The facility was very clean with modern decor. Unfortunately the service wasn't the best. I had ordered a drink that never came. When I asked for it halfway through the meal, they came back with the wrong drink. In general, the staff wasn't too friendly but did their job. Staffing seemed low, but the restaurant hardly had anyone in it. I am definitely willing to give it another shot since the food was delicious and the location is great! read more

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I have only gotten takeout from this place and it is 5/5 every time. Very reliable on Door Dash, arrives nice and warm, & my order has never been messed up. The Carmen is my go-to and I would recommend. The calzones are large and definitely could be shared if you are not very hungry or don't eat much at baseline but otherwise I would say 1 per person! read more

Only have had this delivered, but the quality has always been great. Over a couple orders we've tried: Magic Carpet Ride - perfect for your mushroom lover and a personal favorite. The Cockadoodle Noodle - a unique experience with the Mac & cheese inside makes it drier than other ones... good but not my favorite. The buffalo butter makes it much more tasty though. The Garden - a super yummy veggie choice. Working on trying the whole menu. read more

Sauce on the Side - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Was in town for a conference and stopped by. The food was delicious and the hostess was friendly. If you get a chance, stop by and enjoy a calzone! read more

Sauce on the Side - Outdoor sign - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The best Calzones and Bites. Their Buffalo Chicken and Jalapeño Cheddar Bites are Tasty and Flavorful. Coming to calzones, I tried which came first, skinny v, Hot mother flucker, cock a doodle noodle and every one of them is 5 stars.Dissert calzones!!?Their Nutella and Banana calzone is a must try. read more

We had heard about this spot a couple times and decided to get Takeaway one Saturday afternoon. We called in the order and it was ready relatively quickly, which impressed me as there was an activity at Bankerslife Fieldhouse going on so they were busy. They have a wide variety of options but we went with the vegetable choice. I must say I wasn't expecting a lot as often it can be more bread and cheese than veggies. This was a splurge for me to have the cheese and I hoped it was worth the choice. When we bit into it not only was it deliciously warm and gooey, but it was packed full of veggies! Plus it wasn't overly full of cheese but instead had a lot of great sauce and a mix of all ingredients. The other notable thing was that the calzone was huge! I determined to eat all of mine because it was so tasty and delicious, but honestly next time it might be better to split one. This is a great little casual spot with something filling and not too expensive if you're headed to an event downtown, or just want to pick up something to go. Yum! Worth it! read more

Sauce on the Side - Veggie stuffing of Garden Calzone - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Sauce in the Side is the perfect place when you're craving pizza but want a twist. Also if you're like me and your go to lunch buddy and you can't agree on a pizza to split this is the perfect way to both get what you want. With combinations for everyone and plenty of sauce to dip your calzone in. Also out of the three times I've been the front of house staff is extremely friendly and helpful! read more

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Unfortunately after walking around downtown for a few hours we were too hungry and I got no pictures of our lunch. I do however still have a rave review to leave. Started with the smokehouse salad. So good I got the small and it was still a fairly large portion. I decided to get the cock a doodle. Absolutely delicious and it's huge. You can definitely share with someone and still leave very full. I love the sauce it's served with and it pairs well their with chipotle ranch. The service was great as well I don't usually expect much when dining at a quick service establishment but the cashier went above and beyond. read more

Definitely got the fast casual side. There is paid street parking available. These calzones are huge and delicious. Unfortunately I was told I could substitute items for my order but instead of swapping out ingredients, each ingredient incurred several surcharges. Staff still came by the table to ask about everything outside of taking order and delivering food. The day I came it was quite empty but boasts a great view of Gainbridge field house. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meet me in St Louie Calzone - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

For when I'm feeling like ignoring my calorie-counting, and indulging in a flavor blowout, Sauce On the Side has become one of my favorite DoorDash delights. So! These are the best calzones, hands down, t hat I've ever eaten. Crust is flavorful and baked to that golden-brown, crispy-chewy perfection that satisfies the soul. And there isn't *too much* of it -- it's always perfectly filled, to every single corner, with melty, gooey, cheesy goodness. It comes with a variety of truly homemade-tasting sauces, all of which I'd be proud to have made myself, from the simple garlic butter to the roasted-tomato smoky goodness of the thick red sauce. But the standout, here, is the fillings. Creative and epic combinations, combining sweet and savory, spicy and creamy, rich and fresh and smoky... again, these are characteristics I seek in my own kitchen, my own recipes, which I take a great deal of pride in. So! Last night His Goatness and I binged on the Carmen, the Figgy Piggy, and the Garden. The Carmen: Prosciutto, Capicola, Spinach, Parmesan, Fontina, Ricotta, Garlic Oil. So much flavor, even from the various cheeses, and the garlic oil wasn't buried... it allowed a perfect melding of flavor, with a bit of freshness from the spinach. Warm and creamy. Served with garlicky garlic butter. The Figgy Piggy: Applewood Smoked Bacon, Figs, Balsamic Onions, Garlic Herb Cheese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Garlic Honey Oil. Dear gods, I love the combination of figs, balsamic onions, and bacon. The perfect blend of sweet and savory... this was far and away my favorite, and will be a treat I savor many times in the future. It was served, again, with simple garlic butter, allowing the ingredients to shine -- I didn't use it. It wasn't necessary. There wasn't too much crust. The Garden: Balsamic Eggplant, Spinach, Zucchini, Roasted Garlic, White Onions, Snow Peas, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Garlic Oil. I substituted artichoke hearts for snow peas -- the snow peas (which I do love) didn't seem quite in harmony with the Mediterranean ingredients. They were generous with the artichoke hearts, and the whole thing came together flawlessly. It was served with their smoky, thick "House Red" sauce, which complemented the calzone marvelously. A blowout binge that was worth. Every. Calorie. Every single one. read more

So excited to have dinner here! We'd eaten at another location years ago in St Louis, and the Indianapolis location did NOT disappoint! Located directly across from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, there is both street & garage parking nearby. Walking in to a huge open room, full of artwork & TVs, the smell of bread & pizza sauce greets you instantly - heaven! Hubby & I split the Figgy Piggy (think bacon, figs, mozzarella & a garlic honey oil) and the Roasty Toasty (pesto, chicken, arugula & garlic), served calzone-style. Eye-crossingly good. Seriously. This place will always be on the "I have to go there when I visit this city" list! read more

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Ben Wyatt from Parks & Rec would really love this place. On a serious note - it was great. We came here for lunch and ordered Five O and Meat Me in St Louie and both tasted perfect. Took about 10-15 mins to get our food and the calzones were huge. Lots of cheese and other stuffing, hot, and all wrapped in soft well baked dough. The food wasn't that expensive either: most of the items are $12-13. Great value and absolutely delicious. Would totally recommend and come back. read more

Came here on a Saturday evening to order take out. Process was super easy, but it's worth noting that it was D E A D on a Saturday. There were a total of 2 families inside dining. Maybe this place is more meant for takeout/delivery? We ordered two calzones: the magic mushroom and the garden. The garden had way too many dried herbs in it and it was just too much. I did love the sugar snap peas inside though - that was a pleasant surprise that I had never seen before. The magic mushroom was where it shined. We also ordered the chipotle ranch dressing instead of the butter garlic, and it was incredible. The price was about $20ish for two calzones, but we did turn them into two meals. Not a bad place to eat, but not sure the location works for it aside for tourists and those in town for games/concerts at Bankers Life. read more

Sauce on the Side - Half garden / half magic carpet - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

GREAT place! Magic Carpet calzone and Hazy IPA so tasty. Great service, clean, beautiful spot with a view to the stadium. read more

Sauce on the Side - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

After moving to Indianapolis from St. Louis I really missed where's mom going to sauce on the side so when they brought it here I was so excited! Finally was able to go and I was not disappointed. My daughter on the other hand was being a picky 8 year old. The cook saw and came out and went out of his way to make her happy. Offered to make her something else and gave her all the dipping sauces until she found one she liked. I have never had someone be so patient in that way, it meant a lot. I highly recommend checking it out. read more

Sauce on the Side - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Wow this place is awesome! Amazing salads and the Calzone is off the hook! My wife and I had the Italian salad and a calzone and it was perfect to split! Give this place a try - 5 Stars read more

Sauce on the Side - Dining Area - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

STRAIGHT HEAT. This is by far one of the best calzones I've had. They provide a variety of options, but I got the COCK-A-DOODLE NOODLE and it was so good. The mac and cheese along with the chicken was an incredible combo. Not to mention the tasty and spicy buffalo butter to top it off. Not only did they provide a great meal, but their service was spectacular. I take my cowboy hat off to Sauce on the Side. Well done. You got a customer for life. That is all. Dan Hanis read more

Sauce on the Side - Cock-A-Doodle Noodle - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We stopped in here tonight before hitting up the pacers game. It's located directly across the street from the main entrance to the arena. Service was friendly and helpful. We ordered a drink and a calzone. We first tried the lemonade and neither of us liked it. It was not good at all. Next was the root beer which was much better. The calzone took about 15 minutes to come out and was nice and hot. It was huge. I wish they'd offer a smaller option for those of us who can't eat that much. The pepperoni had a bit of a kick to it. Overall it was good, just a bit too big even after splitting. I'd stop by again before hitting up a Pacers game because it's still better than concession food. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meat Me in St. Louie - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I didn't know one was opened up in the city so before a movie some friends and I decided to go check it out. The space is really nice and open. Cool place to come grab a drink and a calzone. I ended up getting the special of the month which was a breakfast calzone and split with a friend so i could also try the cock-a-noodle doo. The breakfast calzone had eggs, hash browns, bacon and cake with a cinnamon dipping sauce while the cock-a-noodle doo came with chicken, Mac n cheese, and a buffallo dipping sauce. Both were fine, but nothing incredible. Overall it's a cool spot and the food that I tried was okay. I wouldn't make a special trip here nor would I specifically avoid it. read more

Sauce on the Side - Breakfast scramble - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've never considered myself a fan of calzones, but I tried this place on a whim. I got The Duke which had a barbecue chicken vibe. It was delicious! So cheesy, with plenty of filling, and the crust was fluffy and tasted delicious dipped the side sauce. It was so good I forgot to snap a picture of it. I can't wait to go back and try more of the flavors available. read more

We ordered to-go calzones from this restaurant after hearing so many mixed reviews. The online ordering process couldn't have been easier! Take someone with you just in case you can't find a parking spot in front of the shop. They were kind as kind can be walking in to pick up our order. It had just come out when we arrived so it was piping hot! Got back home (15 min away) and they were still super warm. We ordered three calzones and a dessert calzone. 1) Magic Carpet Ride -- "two thumbs up!" The eater is gluten free, so ate the whole insides sans the dough. She LOVED it! 2) Puttanesca -- "delectable!" Both eaters enjoyed this one very much. I asked for one word to describe and one of them said "only one?" It was really good. 3) Carmen -- "divine!" It was good! I wish there was more meat in it because there really just wasn't enough. I couldn't get it in every bite which sucked, but the bites with everything were grand. 4) THE PIECE DE RESISTANCE -- LEMON BLUEBERRY -- holy cannoli folks. Do NOT sleep on this! It looks a mess, and if I ate it based on looks I would've NEVER tried this GENIUS. it was absolutely divine! This calzone ALONE would give this place an easy 5 stars. The sauces: garlic butter (ehhhhhhh, it's melted butter. There isn't any garlic to it at all) and spicy red sauce (ehhhhhh, it's marinara. It was good, but it wasn't spicy at all.) Overall, I'd def eat here again as I want to try other options. But I will not be getting the garlic butter again. It was boring as hell. read more

0 stars. Will NEVER return. I ordered two calzones. My friend picked them up. He verified the order by the stickers on the box, but when he started eating realized that the stickers were incorrect on the box and the orders were switched. He stopped eating it and I called the restaurant. A woman answered the phone, I told her that he had taken a bite and realized it was the wrong calzone, she told me to hold on and hung up. I called back, she hung up. So I went in the store to talk to her and she immediately escalated the situation. She said "you can't tell it wasn't the right one?" It's a calzone, so no you can't always tell right off. She said I'm only replacing one because it's not my fault. I said well I had to walk around here and the other is now cold, she told me to get out or she's calling the police that were sitting across the street. I told her we could both go talk to them. She told me to get the F out of the store and that she's putting me on the list to not be served again. I was NEVER going to give money to the again anyway. I asked for the manager, she said she was the manager, I then asked who was above her she said she didn't have to tell me and that he would be in tomorrow. I tried finding a corporate number but it's tied to an out of state location that's not actually corporate. Highly unprofessional, threatened me and I have witnesses of how she escalated the situation unnecessarily. Manage your business better. She's going to ruin it. Completely hostile and uncalled for. read more

I was so excited to visit Sauce On The Side in Downtown Indy! I ordered a veggie calzone to go and it was perfect!! The calzones are so huge and it comes with a good amount of pizza sauce. I could not have been more impressed with the quality of veggies and the cheeses and how well it was prepared. It's the perfect spot for lunch! The restaurant has Covid safe stickers on the floor and masks are required to enter! This spot also delivers and covers a large geographic area. Sauce on the side is a must try spot! read more

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Y'all think you want pizza, but you don't. You definitely want a calzone. If you ever had to eat pizza or calzones again for the rest of your life you would choose Sauce on the Side specifically. Don't bother looking elsewhere for a calzone, forget looking at pizzas, don't even think about fast food. You can't be disappointed by eating here (if you are disappointed then rest assured that the problem is you, not them). Our food was basically inhaled or I'd have pictures (but pigs would fly before we could've stopped ourselves from eating). The portions are GIANT, the ingredients are delicious, the entire meal is just happiness on a plate. Get dessert. If you don't then you'll wish you had. read more

It was a busy event weekend in Indy, but this place was reasonably quiet, so we gave it a shot. It has a broad menu of calzones to choose from and the young man at the counter was very helpful in making our selections. We ended up ordering the Roasty Toasty calzone, which was delicious! It was huge, so definitely don't get one on your own. To go with the calzone, we got a Caesar salad. It wasn't outstanding, but it was still good. We also tried the Pepperoni Basil Bite Side, which was yummy! We ordered a couple of local beers to go with our meal and we really enjoyed those. Also, much to out surprise, we were given glasses to try their self-branded cane sugar sweetened soft drinks. I had the lemonade and it was excellent! The staff was a working hard and doing a great job. The space is brightly lit by daylight, which was nice on a sunny afternoon, but there really isn't a whole lot of ambience. read more

Sauce on the Side - Pepperoni Basil Bite Sides - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Sauce on the side right across from the field house. Great location to go to right before a pacers game. The food is large in proportion in my opinion. We could have for sure shared one. We got the breakfast special calzone and meat me in Saint Louie. The breakfast special was for sure the superior meal, it even came with a cinnamon dipping sauce on the side. We also did the bread balls as an appetizer. Again it was too much food for two people but the food was good. Service is good it is seat yourself and you do not have a server. It was also very loud in there. There was a lot of people standing and watching the games on the tv. read more

My dad and I went to Sauce on the Side right as it opened. I'd heard a bunch about it, famous from its mac-n-cheese calzone that had attracted nationwide attention. As a calzone lover who hadn't had a calzone in EASILY a decade, I decided now was the time to break that streak. The eatery is straightforward and unassuming, much like many of the spots in Carmel. After some deliberation, we each went with our favorite type of vegetarian calzone: mushroom for me, veggie for the pops. In hindsight, we really should've split a calzone and a salad. The calzones are HUGE. Like, a small-to-average-sized individual can eat 1/3, maybe 1/2, if they want to be stuffed out of their mind. Given that the salads sound amazing and have gotten rave reviews as well, I'd definitely try a salad next time. So what's the downside? The calzones themselves lack a bit of flavor and are heavy on the dough. If you get some dipping sauces, they're great. But without it, it's a bit bland. Otherwise? No complaints. read more

Sauce on the Side - Garden calzone with a side of marinara - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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If you are looking for an affordable tasty spin on pizza this is it! Sauce on the side is a made to order calzone restaurant but fast! When you traditionally think of calzones it takes awhile; however, these are ready within 10 minutes! They have a variety of options/calzones they've created or you can make your own. It's a thin crust calzone and they have tons of dipping sauces to pick from. It's directly across Gainbridge Field House so it's perfect for a meal right before a game, concert, etc. They also have a full bar and sitting area if you need a drink ti accompany your dinner! read more

I've been making HUGE orders from here all week, and they've been a hit! I call, place a giant to-go order, and it's ready to go when I show up with my assistant to pick it up! They're incredibly kind and helpful and ensure you get all the rewards points. If you're looking for a fast and consistent place for lunch during the week, I'd highly recommend it! I recommend the calzones (obviously) and the salads, which seem to be a big hit with my co-workers. read more

Delicious Calzones - great price for a giant calzone, nice options on the menu, our Party tried 3 calzones - all awesome - check it out! read more

Hands down the best calzone I think I've ever had. Baked perfectly, loaded with fillings, and definitely a place to try again. Visited on a Sunday for lunch so it wasn't busy (clean and fairly empty) but I'm sure this place must get a bunch of traffic because of its location. Staff was friendly and helpful when ordering/choosing what to order. Ordered the Meat me in St Louie. Added some garlic mushrooms and spinach (otherwise I would have ordered a salad, but no way I would have finished everything). It was real good. If ordering again I would cut out some of the cheese inside but if you like cheesy richness then you're really going to love it. For me it was just a little too much. The meat sauce that comes with it was a great addition. Next time I'll order a second cause I like saucy more than the rich cheese. The crust was really good and like I said it was baked to perfection - soft pretzel like. Definitely going to visit this place again when I see one. read more

I'd never heard of this place until an add popped up on my Instagram. The add for to-go adult beverages caught my eye, but after scrolling through the menu, I knew we had to try it. They serve what I'd call "gourmet" calzones with all kinds of fun and funky flavors at a reasonable price. I tried the "Meat me in St. Louie", which was delicious. I don't care what sauce they say comes with the calzone, you've got to try the queso - it's to die for. A calzone and a to-go adult beverage made for the perfect picnic by the canal. I will definitely be heading back this summer to support this new location and try another one of their amazing calzones. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meat me in St Louie with a side of queso - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Wow this place has been here 2 years and it is for sure a hidden Gem for Vegans the location is perfect right across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse . Kels the manager was amazing friendly kind and very helpful with our choice! Kels was great he shared the ingredient of the vegan calzone! It was flavorful filling and everything I imagined. I will be back! read more

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Sauce on the Side is a St. Louis based chain that specializes in freshly made calzones. Located across the street from Bankers Life Fieldhouse -- this is the chain's second location in Indiana. I personally have been dreaming about these calzone for a while! I tried their "Meat Me In St. Louie" -- the dough was pillowy and the ricotta with the meat selection was a match made in heaven. To summarize my first visit: Ben Wyatt would be proud! read more

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We are staying at the Hyatt right beside Sauce on the Side. The reviews were few, but good, so we opted tO give it a try. WOW! Absolutely fantastic! We ordered the large Italian Salad with Pesto Chicken as a shareable and its enough for 3 people easily. Two can share it as a meal in itself, so if you want a calzone too, I recommend the small salad. We ordered two calzones, since we split the salad, the Fatty B and the Carmen. They do not disappoint. The calzone crust is very nice, not too heavy and it's soft. The marinara that comes with the Fatty B is great with a slightly sweet taste. The meatballs inside were awesome. The butter sauce with the Carmen was equally amazing and pairs absolutely perfect with it. We wanted to finish off with something a little sweet and ordered the apple pie. First, this is as big as a calzone. It's huge and easily SBA are able for four people. A nice carmel drizzle and a great amount of nutmeg and cinnamon. Definitely hit this place up prior to any event at Banker's Life or after. The total for four people sharing the salad, the two calzones, and a dessert was right at $42. A huge savings compared to what you will pay at an event and much much tastier! read more

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I enjoyed visiting this place! The staff was extremely friendly and was more than happy to explain the menu and make suggestions. We went during the first week or so of business so we're actually the only people there. But. The calzone we got was good. We were not extremely hungry and actually was able to share one as they are pretty big. I liked the concept and look forward to coming back again soon! read more

Sauce on the Side - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

In town for work, during the NCAA's at Gainbridge and this place was on my radar for a few days. It was such an interesting concept to me and the reviews sold me. Finally went and grabbed a Togo. I must say this is one of the best quick bites I've had. The crust was so fluffy!!! The sauces complimented every bite. I built a calzone by putting pepperoni, red onion, and spinach with the house red sauce and pesto on the side. Only thing I would add is a chicken next time. So good! The cheese base is standard with I believe mozz and ricotta, can't remember exactly. If I am ever in Indy again, I will be back...and will do that apple pie dessert as well :) Very affordable too, about $12 for mine! read more

Sauce on the Side - Custom built with the standard cheese base. Pepperoni, red onion, and spinach. With the house red sauce and pesto on the side. So yummy! - Salad Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We stopped by here last night and were pleasantly surprised! I'm not a huge calzone fan, but these were "more" than your normal idea of calzones. So many options for fillings & sauces if you want to "stuff" your own. The menu has a lot options too, and you can order one of theirs & make adjustments to the filling if the make your own doesn't appeal to you. We tried the Fatty, Carmen, Italian Salad with pesto chicken, and an apple pie for dessert. All of them were amazing and plenty big to share! The dough was light & fresh and cooked perfectly. It would be great if they had a breadstick option - the dough was perfect for this! I'd love to have breadsticks with a flight of sauces - (#new idea mgmt team!) All in all - food was great, price was good, and service was awesome too! Can't wait to try the one that just opened near our home. read more

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Great Indy gem - we came across this place after the Monumental Marathon. Service was awesome and we got to chat with the owner. Calzone crusts are usually too hard and crispy for my liking, but it was perfect here. Will be back! read more