Had the most amazing build your own salad! Also got a little treat to end my meal! Tried some samples drinks and they were amazing! Service was impeccable! If you haven't tried this place, you need to! read more

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Fresh, healthy, and absolutely delicious! Flavorful, nourishing food with care. The calm atmosphere makes it a great place to relax, and the big-screen TVs add a nice touch if you want to catch a game while you eat. If you're in Gardena and looking for a spot that gets it right, this is it! Tip for Willie: a smile goes a long way! A little more enthusiasm would make the experience even better. read more

Food amazing,services amazing ambiance is past wonderful Thank you Thank you Best Black Salad

Let's celebrate the exceptional customer service and the young man's vast knowledge, creating a warm atmosphere with cleanliness, delightful music, and a healthy vibe. I only ordered an açai bowl after my wisdom tooth extraction, but this black-owned business, thriving in Gardena for 4 years, has earned my loyalty. My husband and I will return, drawn by the outstanding service, politeness, and wholesome options like smoothies, salads, and more. If you're in Gardena, seeking a superior alternative to fast food, please visit, show your support, and indulge in their nourishing offerings, uplifting our community with every bite... Rick is the owner and I cannot remember the young man's name who was at the register with the braces. Great Customer Service love the smile.! THANK YOU!!!!! I called Rick to tell him about my experience and I understand why his staff are the way they are because the owner is extremely professional Amazing Customer Service very nice and he is a people person... Thanks Again!!! Diane read more

First time trying this place today (3/24/25) it exceeded my expectations. My Bible Study group went for our fellowship day for lunch everyone got something different salads, chili cheese potato, I got the Shrimp Alfredo which was delicious! I definitely will return either in person or Door Dash. The customer service was excellent and I was able to meet the Owner. A+++ read more

This place is amazing!! Excellent customer service from the time I opened the doors until the time I left. Now, if you're ready to indulge in unlimited goodness this is the place for you lol. The menu is huge and can be overwhelming BUT they have no problem breaking down the menu for you. The plus is, nothing here is fried so you don't have to feel guilty if you choose to indulge. The menu led me to get the Shrimp Alfredo and it was everything!! Shrimp: seasoned to perfection, no baby shrimp here.. nice size shrimp. The noodles were not overcooked, the alfredo sauce was creamy and delicious *chef's kiss* if you're in a pasta mood, definitely swing this way with your decision. Keep in mind, if you're in a salad mood, you can turn any salad into a wrap which is heavenly (in my opinion). The choices are endless here, I was super excited to have found this place. The ambiance is perfect, great for groups, to study or family dinner night. It's very warm and welcoming and you can tell that they appreciate their customers and your business. Also, I recommend not getting a fountain drink and try their fruit juice instead THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! any flavor.. all are delicious. If you like acai bowls, they have the BEST acai I've ever had!! A definite must try. You will not be disappointed with The Toss Up trust me!! Head over there and see what the delicious hype is all about. read more

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When finding a healthy alternative, it not only tastes good but service is superb! Area: located straight ahead of the 91 freeway, less than a mile to get there. In Gardena. Parking: has a big parking structure so parking is always available. Diner: inside is spacious. Has a chill vybe music is very enjoyable. Rare to find a spot that plays some Brentwood. 10/10. Food. We ordered their Texas house salad but got it a wrap. I highly recommend it. Dressing tossed with everything just hits differently. Very flavorful 10/10. My spouse got there ahi tuna rice bowl. Bomb! Flavor combination is phenomenal. We shared their famous clam chowder. Must try!!! Service: it was our first time, and a Gentelmen approached us to ask if we needed help. The attentive that person gave us is what all restaurants must thrive for. The help and knowledge he gave us explaining the menu is what makes people want to try everything on the menu, lol. Price. In total, everything was under $50 dollars including their homemade organic ice teas. Will recommend for someone looking for something light and not to heavy.. read more

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Went here for the first time yesterday and loved my experience! The staff was so nice and the food was really good! They have lots of options; obviously a plethora of salad choices, from set salad options to make your own salad, as well as açaí bowls, wraps, soups, and a few pasta choices. I got the Asian salad with a cup of chicken noodle soup and a small juice called Berry Blast. The salad was humongous and very tasty. Chicken noodle soup was really good too - very flavorful and well balanced between chicken, noodles and veggies. Okay, maybe I personally would have liked a tiny bit more noodle, but overall it was a win for me. When I got there, the manager had me taste 2 different juices and they were both good but the Berry Blast was my favorite, so I went ahead and ordered one. It was a little pricey, as most things are post-Covid, at $25 for the three items. However, there was so much food that it lasted me another meal, so turned out to be more like 12.50 a meal, which is not bad, especially since it was so good. I highly recommend and I can't wait to go back and try some of their other menu items! read more

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The food is excellent. I had a salad made just for me with all the toppings to my liking which was humongous. Everything was very fresh. The drinks are excellent. They even gave me samples of their soups which was excellent. The people were nice and friendly. I would highly recommend you giving them a try especially if you like eating healthy. They also have televisions to watch while you eat in a nice quiet setting. read more

I love the food, the ambiance and the owner. I felt welcomed and enjoyed my experience.

This place is amazing!! I got the Baja salad and my friends built their own salad and everything was delicious and the portions are huge. The restaurant is nice and clean. The service is top tier too! Will definitely be coming back :) read more

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Ok, this was my first visit and won't be my last!! The service and food is amazing here at Toss It Up Salad !! I've been looking for a new salad place after Simply Salads quality and service went to the dump. Saw this salad place advertised by someone and had to stop by. I got the Mandarin Chinese Chicken Salad w the Naan bread, which is large enough for two people but I'm greedy so I went in on this salad! The dressing is amazing, the salad is fresh, the chicken is amazing just buy itself like I made it at home. I also got the Mandarin drink mixed w Green Tea sooooo yummy because the mandarin drink has ginger and tumeric in it as well my ultimate favorites. The food is amazing and I will be back weekly because I love great salad places with fresh ingredients. When I walked in this evening after work, I was greeted and then someone came over to help explain their menu, and then gave me two samples of their freshly made juices which is why my greedy self got the Mandarin Green Tea mix drink ! I'll be sharing this hidden gem because it truly is a hidden gem right here off Artesia over by SubWay! I like that they have many other food items like past, loaded baked potatoes different ways etc I'll bring my son to try out some of their food items as well. read more

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The SECRET'S OUT!!! I visited "The Toss Up" after being recommended but a friend in January 2025, and I've visited at least 3-4 times each month, after "Social Tennis". This clean and friendly restaurant has a peaceful casual vibe about it. I love the salads and the baked potatoes. Please, Please add this local business to your "Must See" list. You will indeed appreciate the HEALTHY choices offered. Be certain to let the staff know it's your First Time. THANK YOU for great food, a great atmosphere and ALL of the smiles. read more

Toss up was a surprise. I was expecting just salad but they had soup and baked potatoes, kind of like a salad bar as well. The ambiance inside was nice with a few big screen TV's to watch while enjoying your meal. The owner was a very nice pleasant man that will give you an extensive breakdown of the menu. I myself had the chili cheese baked potato which was very tasty, my wife had a nice salad (I can't remember the name of it but it was good because I finished it up) lol. The loaded baked potato looked good as well as my sisters friend ordered that. Overall dining experience was nice and will definitely be going back again. The employees were ALL friendly and very helpful. Very nice experience for sure. read more

Went for the first time today on my lunch break. Amazing service & food!! Much better than that other place down the street. I will definitely be back. I took it back to my office & and enjoyed every bite. I created my own salad and it was heaven in a bowl! read more

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Delicious and fresh. I got the build-your-own salad. The sautéed mushroom are part of the regular toppings. What? They were yummy. Got their jalapeño dressing. Just the right amount of kick, but not too spicy that it overpowers the rest. It was a little deliciously sour. Loved it. Even their little flat breads that come with the salad are yummy. Staff is friendly and nice. They're considering adding more vegan and gf options to the menu which would really help. More eco-friendly containers would be cool, too. They take Apple Pay which is very convenient. If you choose "no receipt" on the screen to save paper, make sure they tell you your order number. That's what they use when your order is ready. I asked for no utensils when I ordered, but the kitchen makes and packages the order, so make sure to check inside your bag if you don't want them and have them take it out. I went around lunch time so the parking lot was tricky, but I imagine it would be fine otherwise. Love supporting BIPOC small businesses owned by women. Highly recommend trying this place. I will be coming back. Comparable to sweet green, but you go up to the counter first to place the order. No similar salad place around here, so this is my go-to. read more

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Whoever doesn't like this place simply doesn't have tastebuds! Saw a video on tiktok and had to stop through when I realized it was black-owned AND ran. Got the loaded baked potato. TEN! No notes. Clam Chowder? The clams did not die in vain. It was fye! Place is clean. Service was fast. Employees were kind. Portions were generous and the price was affordable. Go gotchu some! read more

Every time I visit this spot, it is nothing short of amazing! The food, service, atmosphere and the hospitality are above average. And Rick the owner makes everyone feel at home. I haven't tried everything yet, but the salads, the pastas, the soups and the smoothies are on point. read more

What an amazing experience from the customer service to the food. I was on my way to LA & got hungry I decided to Yelp something healthy & this spot was the first thing that popped up. Rick is the owner and he was such a delight sweet & kind man, you can tell he really cares about his food & quality of food. Everything was fresh, from the greens to the tomatoes to the dressing. Dejon, I believe is who took my order & WOW he was a sweetheart & knew that menu like the back of his hand. He was full of charisma too, I wish customer service was like this everywhere. 5 stars is not enough, I could give more. Give this place a try you will be so happy you did. read more

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Fantastic food, no regrets eating here Super delicious and healthy, great service, great place to eat read more

Great, fresh food and customer service! I have tried several items on the menu and all were very tasty and fresh! Would definitely recommend! read more

Food is good staff are friendly baked potatos are great. Would recomend for anyone for a healthy alternatve

we ordered the santorini and ahi tuna salad. decently priced salad for todays market prices, it's a clean ambiance with brandy and other awesome old 90s hits playing in the background. about 30 seats. Big servings, super fresh, tasty, awesome service read more

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Tried this place out for lunch the other day and wasn't impressed. Maybe it's because I generally don't enjoy salads, so it just wasn't for me, but I don't get it. I got the dreamy vegan salad. Other reviews said it was packed with flavor, but I thought it was very bland. The tofu was bland, and the dressing wasn't very flavorful. It was also $16 for some greens and tofu, which are relatively inexpensive ingredients. My wife got the Waldorf salad, and she enjoyed it with the exception of the bacon bits. Wouldn't go back, but if you're into salads maybe try it out. I hope you enjoy. read more

So I visited this place last week on my lunch break for the first time and I was not disappointed! All I've been wanting in the South Bay was a build your own salad place and The Toss Up has made my dreams come true lol. Ok very clean inside and outside. I was greeted the moment I walked in. When I say the menu is big, it's BIG! I didn't know where to start! I ended up getting the artesian mix lettuce topped with black beans, roasted corn, boiled egg, croutons, and cheddar cheese. I seriously got hungry typing that! I choose to do bbq sauce and ranch on the side to make my version of a bbq salad. Please note you have the option to get the dressing mixed in or on the side. It comes with pita bread but sadly mine was forgotten :( . They sell soups, pastas, and etc as well. All fresh ingredients. 4.5 stars in my book! I will definitely be back to try more. read more

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The food and service at The Toss Up is absolutely amazing. I had the loaded baked potato with grilled steak and it was delicious. The smoothies are great too. You have to try this place out. They have salads, wraps, bowls, baked potatoes, and smoothies. Healthy food that is simply delicious. read more

The food was alright. We loved the loaded baked potato, but we do not recommend the chicken noodle soup nor the house salad with its exorbitant price of $12 for 4 bites of salad. Truly hope they survive as the business has great potential, and we hope to see them thrive. read more

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A hidden gem! Highly recommend! The Toss Up is the spot! Tried the cheddar broccoli baked potato, chicken Caesar salad and some of their fresh, healthy juices! The flavors blew me away! The best baked potato I've had in a long time! The food was amazing! My sis and I saw them on IG, and soon as we came in we were greeted with a smile. The owner Rick, was awesome, and hospitality was top notch by the entire staff! Ramon, on his staff even brought us some unbelievably delicious soup samples and his signature pasta salad! The atmosphere is friendly, colorful and nice. This place will not disappoint! You'll love it there! 5-Star experience! read more

Found this spot while searching for a good salad in the area. Very welcoming staff, extensive menu that not only has salads but wraps, baked potatoes, pastas and SO much more. I got a BYO salad which was really good.All of the ingredients were really fresh and crisp. The serving size was huge (enough for 2), I love that my chicken was warm and not rock hard and cold like other salad places. The price point was appropriate, they offer dine in or to go options. They have 2 tv to keep you entertained. I really enjoyed my visit and super excited to find this spot. read more

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Tried this place out on the recommendation of my brother and had no complaints. My waldorf salad and clam chowder were made to perfection, my mother had the Shrimp Alfredo which was just as good. My mom and I went again for the second time within a week and the food was just as good. I tried the broccoli and cheddar baked potato with shrimp and my mom ordered the Shrimp Alfredo again. The ambiance is relaxing, modern and very clean environment even the restroom, which I use as a guide at eateries to judge the cleanliness of the kitchen since I can't see it . I'll take a salad from The Toss Up as my first choice over Simply Salad any day. I could actually taste that the quality of their ingredients were a few levels up and the freshness of the lettuce was heard from the crispy crunch I had with each bite. I LOVE patronizing minority businesses that have it together because I'm always trying to support, but too often I get disappointed. Next time I drive down from the I.E., I'll definitely swing by to support. read more

Huge salads and amazing service! Parking can be difficult since this is in a shared lot with a bunch of other food spots, but usually you should be able to find a spot. The establishment is pretty big and spacious, and there are quite a lot of seats to sit at. As soon as my friend and I walked in, I was greeted by someone behind the register (I assume he was the manager or the owner) and he asked if it was my first time to which I replied yes. He proceeded to walk me through the whole menu and he gave us both two different samples of their juices that they have! He also said that we could sample any of the salad dressings as well. Such awesome service and kind workers!! I ordered The Mandarin and it was brought over to me in about ten minutes. Huge bowl with lots of chicken and toppings. Dressing was yummy and tangy, and the chicken was cooked nicely. I'd come back again if I'm craving a salad! read more

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The food, service and ambience were excellent. We met Rick and his wife and they were kind and genuinely friendly. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking to eat delicious food. I like it so well that I'd love to bring it to the Phoenix area as well. read more

Ordered salads from here twice and each time did not disappoint! The portions are huge! I dined in the second time and the hospitality is unmatched. They gave me a sample of the pina colada smoothie and vegan coffee cake. Of course both of those were delicious! read more

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I have fallen in love with this place. Everyone is so friendly and make it a point to greet all customers as they enter. I've just begun exploring the different salad choices. But everything is really fresh and delicious. Can we just pause and give a special shout out to the acai bowl though?? It is out of this world! I'm not sure if it's because I've cut down on sweets and this is a legal treat... Or maybe it's because it's unlike any other acai I've ever tried. My husband swears he doesn't like acai, but he actually liked this! It comes with three toppings. I get bananas and double granola. It's a little pricey but so worth it!! Okay back to the salads. You can build your own or get one of the pre-designed choices. Have it your way. There are so many choices here. And substitutions are not a problem. Some things you will have to pay extra for though. This is a great place if you're trying to eat healthy but not wanting to get bored with the same old same old. lol Next stop is soups. I haven't tried any yet, but I'll put an update when I do. read more

I found this spot on accident and I'm so glad I came in. They have salads, açaí bowls, pasta, and great fresh juices. I ordered the Waldorf salad sans onions with bleu cheese dressing. I added curly kale to it. It's so delicious and I'm so thankful that there is a spot that is dedicated to actual salads. A salad is not a side item, it's a large entree. The owner was there when I ordered and he's really nice and chats with the customers. I'm coming back often now that I know it's here. I hope more people learn about this spot. There's plenty of seating and there's music playing on the television so the atmosphere is laid back and mellow. They make your salad from scratch so I enjoy the berry juice while I waited. The staff are also really nice and walk customers through the menu if they're unfamiliar. It really feels like they want people that aren't familiar with the type of salad they want to find the one they will like. Update: look at my beautiful steak salad that I had today! I continue to love this location. read more

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At this point I'm eating here 2-3 times a week. The Cobb salad is my favorite! I also really enjoy the piña colada smoothie. The staff is very friendly and the food although healthy comes out quickly. I highly recommend. read more

My first time eating at this restaurant the food was delicious and the service was amazing people were very friendly who worked in the establishment the place was very clean and and the and the waiter who was also a cashier's service was great haven't had this type of service in a long time his name is Raymone or he goes by Willie I'll be going back real soon read more

Toss Up is Top Notch. Great food, great service and cool relaxed atmosphere. They have a variety of options all freshly prepared. Love this place. read more

I had an incredible experience at The Toss Up! The food was delicious, and the customer service was outstanding. I can't wait to return! - Alajowon Need a hair cut (NEAR BY HERE) visit me on instagram @anchoredclipz read more

I met a friend there for lunch. The food was fresh and tasty. I had the sandwich while my friend had the bowl. The bowl was much better for the value of your buck. I would go back if I'm in the area. read more