If you're in downtown St. Louis and craving something quick, creative, and seriously satisfying, Sauce on the Side is a must-visit. Worth the wait! It has been packed with VEX Worlds. I ended up going two nights in a row, which should tell you everything you need to know. Night 1: The Fatty B This one lives up to its name--in the best way possible. Packed with flavor and perfectly balanced between savory and indulgent, every bite felt like comfort food done right. The crust was golden and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and held everything together without falling apart. It's rich, so come hungry. Night 2: Meat Me in St. Louis Had to come back and try one of their signature options, and it did not disappoint. Loaded with meats but not overwhelming, and the flavors all complemented each other really well. It's hearty, bold, and exactly what you'd expect from something with a name like that. What really stood out both nights was the consistency--fresh ingredients, quick service, and a laid-back atmosphere that makes it an easy go-to spot whether you're grabbing dinner solo or with a group of hungry robotics kids. Pro tip: Don't skip the dipping sauces--they take everything up another level. Two nights, two wins. I'd absolutely go back again. read more

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My boyfriend and I were visiting St. Louis, and we were a bit hungry after visiting the Arch and going on a boat tour. Sauce on the Side wasn't too far away, and they have a vegan option. Perfect! Sauce on the Side is a calzone restaurant, with one vegan option, the Skinny V. (I suppose you can make your own vegan calzone, but we went for the menu option.) Although it says it comes with spicy red sauce, we were able to get the milder red sauce, which is also vegan. The calzones are large, so unless you're really hungry, one calzone is enough for two people. I think it's pretty cool that they use a local soda company for their fountain drinks. The calzone, with plant-based pepperoni and vegan mozzarella, didn't blow me away, but it was pretty good. I wouldn't go out my way to eat there, but if it's near where you're hanging out, it's a great place to grab a quick meal. read more

Quite possibly the worst Caesar salad I've had. The lettuce to croutons ratio is terrible. And the lettuce was a lot of butt ends. I also had them add steak. The photos looked like slices. Instead I got chopped tiny bits of steak. Looked like shaved beef. I actually couldn't tell what it was. But now I understand why it was so cheap. The food was ready quickly, but given what it was if it had taken long I would have been really concerned. I don't recommend getting a salad here. read more

I truly love any and all Sauce on the Side, but I love their new option where you can get a "mini" calzone and small salad or starter as a pick 2 situation. It's a great deal and you get the best of both worlds! I did the build your own calzone and it was stuffed with cheese, vegan pepperoni, mac and cheese, and spinach. Absolutely delicious. And I've had the Strawberry Fields salad before, it hits every time. I picked up takeout, which was easy enough aside from parking, but they can't control the snowy streets! Staff I interacted with were very friendly for how busy they were at lunchtime. read more

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Just arrived to St Louis for a conference and looking for a late lunch/early dinner and found this place close to my hotel. What an adorable restaurant! You order at the counter then sit in the dining area where they bring you your food. The service is so good! The staff gave me great recommendations and I went with the Carmen calzone! The ricotta and fontina cheeses were so tasty together and the prosciutto and capicola was a nice flavor. The garlic butter on the side was tasty too! My only complaint was a number of tiny flies that seemed to be hanging around but when I let the staff member know, he was incredibly apologetic and explained that the apartment building attached had an issue with their trash chute so now the restaurant is battling these tiny flies! He replaced my garlic butter since a fly had landed in it, so sweet! I will likely be back during my 5 day stay to try more of this menu! Their salads looked good too so lots of options! read more

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I am considering moving to St. Louis just for this restaurant. Seriously most amazing food and very fast. Im tired of seeing the "standard" menu with boring items and this place had the most varied selection. I had a hard time ordering because everything sounded that good. Ordering was fast and easy (kiosk) and the staff was friendly and quick to clean our plates when we were done. portions were very generous for the price! read more

Unassuming but so delicious and filling. Great customer service as well. Super polite and kind even though we came in late. Bathrooms are not easy to find but will def be back. read more

This is a calzone lovers paradise! So many unique combinations that there is something for everyone. You order at the counter and it's brought to your table. They had a pick two special.... Mini calzone, salad or little bites are advertised for $13.99 HOWEVER depending on what calzone or salad you choose they upcharge! This was not explained to us when we asked. The mini calzone was very filling. I can't imagine how big a regular is. The small salad was equally filling. The dining area was clean with plenty of seating. read more

Went here after a game for some food and beers. Very nice staff, plenty of seating inside and out, and good calzones We split a Meat me in St Louis and a large salad. Food was good and perfect size for us to split. Would love to come back again and try different flavor. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meat me in St. Louie - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

We ordered calzones to go, intending to eat outside, and the food was ready for us when we arrived. But the temperature had dropped on our walk over, and we were so cold, that we asked if we could eat in instead. The serve was friendly and welcomed us to pick a table in the quiet dining area. I was immediately grateful for his hospitality and willingness to accommodate us. But the star of our dinner were the calzones, of course. I've had calzones in several European countries, and I've made them from scratch at home too, but these calzones were epic. The flavor combinations were ingenious; I was particularly pleased with the Duke, but my kids enjoyed the Noodle calzone, and the dipping sauces made for multiple combinations of flavors that we enjoyed. I think it's the dough that puts these over the top, but regardless, we'll certainly be coming back on future visits to St. Louis. read more

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Tasty fresh large calzones. About $70.00 for 4 people Off brand sodas but good. I liked the black cherry. Only a few blocks from arch. Restroom is in back through another building, take elevator up to 2nd floor, and walk behind elevators. read more

Sauce on the Side - Calzone - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Bring celiac, I haven't had a calzone in ten years. Until yesterday! And it was sooo good! They use rice flour for their gf calzones, and use separate cooking pans/utensils. It takes a few extra minutes, but worth it! My calzone was cheesy, steamy, and so full of flavor. Absolutely delicious! It was so good I went back the next day to get another gf calzone, and a regular one to bring all the way back to Arizona (where I live) to share with my husband (who's never had a calzone). His first calzone was an amazing! He loved it! He jokingly said we're getting in the car to make the 22-hour drive for more. Great job, Sauce on the Side. Next time we're in STL, we'll be stopping by! read more

Sauce on the Side - Gluten free Meat Me in St Louis - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Not sure what I was expecting-- but aside from learning that maybe Provel cheese isn't my thing, it was okay? Outside is a nice enough setup on black-painted metal furniture and overhead string lights, the small salad was fine but should have gotten the large (barely any more expensive, and twice the size!), the Meat Me in St. Louie calzone felt much too liquidly with the cheese and not nearly enough meat. The liquidity of the cheese and the quality of meat inside felt very drowned out by the substantial portion of the flat crust. Again I really wonder how much of it is that St. Louis-style calzones and Provel cheese in particular aren't my thing. read more

I got the Figgy Piggy and my husband got the Meat Me in St Louie. They were both good; however, my Figgy Piggy was lacking filling and was mostly dough. My husbands on the other hand, had an appropriate amount of filling for the roughly $12 price point. The food was good, fast and fresh. It's a huge calzone, so we couldn't eat the entire thing in one sitting. However, they have cute little baby pizza boxes for you to take your left overs home with you. The sauces already come to the table in plastic cups with lids, so those can easily go home with you too. read more

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I consider myself a calzone connoisseur and this place has everything I look for in a calzone! I was in STL for work and was delighted to see a calzone place near my hotel. My current home city of Chicago has an absolutely disappointing lack of them so I seized the opportunity to order one on a Sunday night for takeout. First, they use ricotta in their base cheese mixture- that is a must for me and really elevates a calzone. Second, they top it with Parmesan cheese after it is baked. Third, the crust is top notch- crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and perfectly seasoned. All of these add up to a truly excellent calzone. You get to choose from a variety of sauces but I went with a standard marinara which was really good. I did a build your own zone with pineapple, onions, and pepperoni and I devoured the whole entire thing in one sitting! I also ordered the smoked bacon salad and it was a bit of a letdown. It had a VERY smoky flavor, and it was a bit too much for me on a salad but that's probably on me since "smoked" was in the name of the salad. Next time I'd just get two calzones instead of a salad ha! When I picked up around 6:30 on a Sunday the restaurant was totally empty. They forgot the Diet Coke I ordered but I didn't realize it until I got back to my hotel so I called and they refunded that part right away. Overall I will absolutely be ordering from here again every time I'm in STL for work because the calzone was fantastic! read more

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Good was great. The spinach artichoke bites were delicious. Only complaint was that service was a little slower.

Went to the restaurant during a short stay in St. Louie for volleyball tournament. So many options! The staff was super helpful and helped us decided between a few choices. We also got the buffalo chicken appetizer and it was my daughter's absolute favorite. The foot took about 15 minutes due to the volume of people in there, but the staff warned us it would take a minute. I know other patrons were getting testy but there is so many inpatient people. Restaurant was quiet yet busy. Overall our food was large, filling, and delicious! read more

Sauce on the Side - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Ordered delivery: The order was placed and filled very quickly. They have an extensive menu with quite a few dietary options (gluten free / vegan). We ordered a beet salad, a chocolate banana calzone, and a cheese calzone with vegan pepperoni and banana peppers. Pros: super fast, very tasty, giant portions, and no skimping, so cheesy, all calzones over stuffed with goodness! Only one con- the salad was very wilted/spoiled throughout. Now I know from my own experience it's hard to pick out spoiled leaves in a spring mix. Also life lesson, when eating at a calzone shop, why even try to be healthy with a salad?! With this in mind, I'd totally order again and just leave the salad out of the order. read more

Sauce on the Side - Cheese calamine with vegan pepperoni and banana peppers - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Summary: Exceptional service, friendly staff, and delicious food. I ordered the Magic Carpet Ride with added yolk and meatballs. It was huge and absolutely delicious. The crust had a great balance of sweet and savory flavors, and the accompanying sauce was a perfect complement. The staff went above and beyond by offering suggestions from the menu and checking in on us during our meal. There is ample seating available on weekday nights, with both booth and table options. Don't forget to grab a sticker at the register. read more

Arrived downtown from STL Friday night. SOTS was open and walking distance. I ordered the Rudy and enjoyed both the calzone and the well paired sauce. Friendly service. They need to cook your order so don't expect it fast. I walked food back to hotel and found it hot and delicious. I am a small person, but ate the whole thing and almost hurt myself. read more

I visited this location while in town for a robotics convention and was helped by an employee named Jake. He was so nice, informative, and personable. I had such a positive experience, mainly because of my interaction with him while ordering. I will 100% be returning to this location when I visit STL again. read more

While in St. Louis I went to try Sauce in the Side. The yelp reviews helped in finding this place. It was a short walk from where I was staying. I ordered the Bullseye calzone. The crust was light with a nice crunch. The steak, cheese, spinach, balsamic mushrooms and onions was perfect. I don't know what the side sauce was but it was delicious. It had a nice flavor. Liken to a ranch with a zing in there. It was so good I ordered a calzone to take home. I ordered a pepperoni, mushroom and onion for my to go. The red sauce was really good! Heats up nicely in the air fryer by the way! My server was very kind, engaging and accommodating! read more

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The pictures on the menu drew us in. We got the Meat Me In St Louie, adding the garlic mushrooms. We did DoorDash and asked for utensils/condiments, none came. No option on our menu to get pepper flakes or Parmesan. The calzone is a large portion with the crust being very soft. The pepperoni was disappointing as there was a stack of about 8-10 pepperoni stacked up and tucked into a corner, they never separated them. What made this was the ricotta cheese blend, it was so good. Glad we tried it once, wouldn't need it again 2nd time. read more

Went in on Saturday afternoon it was pretty slow so felt kinda abandoned but the host was very genuine and nice. I asked for recommendations and he was nice and told me popular and his preference. Bit on the pricey side as a calzone and a drink was 20$ but worth the price honestly. Best Calzone I've had out of the probably 4 I've had my whole life lol. The Sodas were great too. They don't carry big names and their selection of drinks was interesting and paired well with my meal. read more

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What a disappointment. I ordered a sausage calzone and it was far from average. Soft, mushy pizza pocket. Bland overall. The reviews are so good. Maybe I caught them on a bad day. read more

Interesting concept in calzone centered dining. Lots of interesting and unusual options. Each calzone feeds one person, so it's kind of sandwich sized. The salads were pretty good too. They even had interesting beer at the restaurant. read more

Calzones are often overlooked and not given their time in spotlight, not here! Sauce on the Side is indeed a calzone concept. The simple nature of the restaurant concept is so smart, they pretty much do two things calzones and sauces however, the menu also offers salads and other appetizers. The price point is right for a casual dining restaurant, around $13-$15 per person but, the quantity of the food makes it well worth it. My calzone was big enough for two satisfying meals. Also, the addition of some local beers on tap was a nice touch because beer and pizza (or pizza adjacent items) is always a match made in heaven. Now onto my order, there were so many delicious sounding combinations it was hate to pick. But, eventually I settled on the "Figgy Piggy", an adorable name for a calzone but, also a delectable array of flavors. This was the perfect melding of sweet and savory, with caramelized onions and figs creating a sweet base. The rest of the calzone was packed full of garlicky cheesy goodness and crispy pieces of bacon, it was such a good combination especially dunked in the traditional red sauce. My only wish is, I should have ordered some different sauce options on the side because the calzone is massive and I easily ran out of the marinara cup...I'm sure this would have been great dunked in a garlicky herby white sauce as well. I will definitely be back when I come back to STL because this meal was bomb! read more

Sauce on the Side - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Fast, friendly delivery and absolutely delicious! Will def keep in mind the next time we're in town for a Cards game.

Ordered the following: The Gluten Free Fold with Mushroom & Spinach The Roasty Toasty Two delicious Calzones that have flavor and baked with quality read more

I had the pesto calzone and it was so tasty. The filling was generous and the bread was great for dipping. My date got a meat-lovers calzone and he really enjoyed it. They have a nice drink selection at the bar if that's your thing. (We opted for water after a long day!) We enjoyed the nice patio while waiting for our food. read more

Sauce in the Side is always yummy. My favorite is Meat Me in St. Louie. The proven cheese is delicious. The service on this visit was very good. Everyone in the downtown restaurant was great. We sat inside and it is nice and clean. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meat Me in St. Louie - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Excellent service and food! Cant go wrong with this choice. Portions are good sized.

This is the first time I try this place and I love it, the calzones were delicious, and the service was pretty quick. The waitress was very nice and took her time to explain what the food was since it is the first time. The restaurant is really nice and quiet so you can have a conversation. 10 out of 10! read more

Amazing calzones. The buy one get one 50% off deal is incredible. Dough is soft, flavor is perfect and the amount of cheese and ricotta makes for a wonderful calzone. Sample The fatty b and then meet me in St. Louie. Both were incredible but I think I prefer the meet me in St. Louie. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meat Me in St. Louie - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I learned sauce on the side is a chain that started in St. Louis and has since expanded to other states. It's a great option for a quick and delicious meal. You order at a counter with the food brought to you. I love the unique varieties of calzones, I went for the cock-a-doodle-noodle and it did not disappoint. We also enjoyed an Italian salad to start. Service was great too! Nice location adjacent to some art and a small green space too. read more

Sauce on the Side - Cock-A-Doodle Noodle - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I'm not really a calzone person but these were good. Lots of choices of flavours/fillings and you could create your own as well. Wide selection of beer choices too. Mainly seems to do take out, dining room was always quiet/empty. read more

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Amazing food. Good service. Did I say how great the food is? Lol. Listen, great food. It doesnt get much better than this. read more

This restaurant has one of the best calzones I've ever had. I'd absolutely recommend it if you're looking for something hearty and filling or even if it's your first time trying a calzone. The staff did a fantastic job, the atmosphere was great, and the overall vibes made the experience even better. read more

Coming in from out of town and we were hungry and without wheels so we hit what was closest to us and had good reviews. Dan was our cashier and he gave us a friendly welcoming and run down of the menu. I went with his suggestion "the duke" and homegirl got the fatty b. Our food came out quickly and were both awesome. Usually a classic pizza person but these calzones were fantastic. Thanks again Dan for the awesome service. See you around read more

This review is for March 29th '24.... I ordered the "meat me in st Louie" and added spinach to it. The portion was petty large and it tasted really good. I ordered a side of BBQ ranch to go along with the meat sauce that I didn't even need nor finish. They have an abundance of items to choose from and the wait for the pizone. I'll have to try them again the next time I visit. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meat Me in St. Louie Added spinach - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri