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    Simply Salad

    4.2 (408 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Wraps, Vegetarian
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    The Downtown Cobb - with Honey Mustard dressing 10/10
    Michael B.

    I'm not proud to admit it, but I probably eat Simply Salad 4-5 a week... and Simply Salad in Gardena is a big reason why. The ingredients are always super fresh, the macros fit my goals, and the Gardena location is incredibly consistent. The staff is always friendly, efficient, and they get it right every time. My top 3: #1 Chinatown Salad - with Far East & Asian Soy Mix dressing #2 Downtown Cobb - with Honey Mustard dressing #3 Hipster - with Pomegranate Vinaigrette dressing If you're looking for a healthy meal that doesn't feel like you're sacrificing flavor, this place is hard to beat.

    Jynelle Christine S.

    Got to the Caesar wrap to go and it was pretty good! Only thing keeping the review from 5 was that the wrap fell apart since it wasn't wrapped all the way but that's ok. The place itself is very clean with lots of parking and seating available. The staff are also very friendly and attentive!

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    Michelle V.

    I had a great experience! Chris service was outstanding from start to finish. He was friendly, professional, and genuinely willing to help. They answered all of my questions, made the process easy, and made sure I was completely satisfied. It's refreshing to receive such excellent service. I got the Caesar salad wrap.

    Thai it up!! Lots of goodness.
    Lrisha H.

    I love Simply Salad Gardena. Thai it up is my favorite. Always good customer service.

    Ajaj4ya A.

    I just came in and Kaleah and the Hispanic or Asian guy were the only two working. They did a good job. I also like that Kaleah put the new hit song on your board!! Super cute.

    Alice H.

    Out of all the "build your own" Salad places I've tried, simply salad takes 1st place. There's just something about the combination of ingredients I get that makes it SOOOO good and perfect for my taste palette. TRY MY SALAD: Romaine+baby spinach Cilantro Edamame Corn Jalapeños Peperocinis Pickled onions Red onions x2 Grilled chicken Cheese optional Cilantro lime vinaigrette Mixed in medium TRUST MEEE ITS SOOO GOOD!! Also, they don't mix in the dressing for you anymore when you order on the app. :(

    Hair inside my salad bowl
    Alex C.

    I ordered a Cobb Salad through the Simply Salad mobile app order much to my dissatisfaction, I found a hair on the dressing cup inside of the salad bowl. I contacted the restaurant and they had me email the photo. Waiting for a response and a refund or replacement salad. I've never had issues with Simply Salad before but finding a long piece of hair inside of a salad bowl was not a good experience.

    The sad order of Cesar salad
    Cathy A.

    I wanted to share some feedback about my recent visit, as it was unfortunately not up to the standard I've come to expect. In the past, staff have always been happy to accommodate my request for extra lettuce, and those experiences kept me coming back. Today felt different, and I left feeling disappointed. When I received my Caesar salad, the portion of lettuce was noticeably small -- far smaller than what I've received before. When I mentioned this to a staff member, I was told the smaller portion was due to my toppings being placed on the side. I want to clarify that I asked for the croutons and cheese on the side simply because I planned to eat the salad later and didn't want them to go soggy -- not because I wanted less food. For $7.50, I don't think the salad I received reflected good value. The plate felt sparse and underwhelming, and the explanation I was given didn't really address the core issue, which was the lack of lettuce. I've had many great experiences here before, which is why this visit stood out for the wrong reasons. I genuinely hope this was a one-off, because I'd hate for it to put me off returning to a place I've previously enjoyed.

    Bri D.

    Love this place! Definitely my grab a salad or wrap go to. My favorite is the Cobb salad and always add extra toppings. Thank you simply salad!!!!

    El Jefe (Salad) it says ON TOP
    Ichika G.

    I came for something quick and simple. I ordered their El Jefe thinking that since it's one of their menus but turns out it's faster if you order custom (it's like subway so I'm dumb for not realizing it) I was surprised It took more than 15 min to prepare my order when there was no body else in front of me just one online order and 3 employees. Minus one star. What disappointed me was that I ordered protein to be ON TOP as you can see from my receipt, but they still gave me chopped and mixed. Another star taken away. The flavor was good I just don't like that salmon is scattered around. There's a reason why I chose salmon to be ON TOP.

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    1 year ago

    I love it here! The Caesar Salad with shrimp and Salmon chopped in! Also the customer service is always great!

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    1 year ago

    People here are amazing , Simply Salad for the win! Staff for the win. thanks for the experience gardena

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    Amazing! Fast service! Great customer service! I love the hipsters salad . Create your own is great too

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    Salads are amazing and always fresh! Staff is very welcoming. We love coming here for lunch!

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    2 years ago

    fantastic service and delicious salads! will absolutely be back. TT and marjorie were amazing.

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    2 years ago

    Service and staff are absolutely amazing everyone greeted us as soon as we walked in. We will be back soon!

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    Amazing service at this location. Staff are very personable and accommodating. Thank you!

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    Ask the Community - Simply Salad

    Is this a small business or is this a franchise?

    Hi Leslie, thanks for reaching out! We are a small business based here in Los Angeles since we started in 2010. We are still locally owned and operated and excited for the future in Gardena!… 

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