Where do I even begin? This was my second visit with my husband, and once again, The Toss Up far exceeded our expectations. The vibes? Immaculate. The decor is serene, the music is perfectly curated, and the energy is just right. The presentation of the food was fresh and beautiful you can tell they take pride in every detail. So many flavorful options, each dish packed with just the right amount of kick to leave you satisfied but already planning your return. Customer service is top-tier! The staff is genuinely warm, welcoming, and clearly happy to be there and it shows in everything from the atmosphere to the care in each dish. An absolute must-experience! read more

My girlfriend heard about this place so we decided to take a short drive and go. When we arrived the entire staff welcomed us and after a minute or so a staff member (possibly manager) greeted us and walked us through the menu. They have a lot of options and he was very knowledgeable about everything they served. The food was the true highlight--fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and beautifully presented. We grabbed a few samples of soups, which were honestly AMAZING! We sampled the Tortilla chicken, Chilli and the Clam Chowder. I expected 1 to be amazing but not all 3! We tried their Cobb Salad, loaded baked potato and the southwest beef and bean bowl, all of which were outstanding! Perfect blend of textures and seasonings in each entree. The menu offers a nice variety, catering to different tastes without being overwhelming. The Toss Up has quickly become one of my favorite spots. If you're looking for a place that combines quality food with a laid-back vibe, I highly recommend stopping by! read more

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Ate here for the first time recently as I had a craving for a hearty salad. My sister recommended this place she had eaten here before and said it was really good. Well, I can truly say she was not lying! It very much so lived up to the hype. When we entered we were greeted by very friendly staff. I told them it was my first time there and the server explained the menu to me which had a lot of yummy items to choose from. I ordered the Texas Smokehouse Salad which was delicious! This salad had so much flavor and was completely loaded generous portion size. I was able to make two meals of it. I ate half for lunch and the other half for dinner and was completely full. They also let us sample their specialty drinks which were sooo good! It's located in a very busy shopping center with a bunch of other eateries so parking is not that great. The place is very clean with plenty of tables to eat if you choose to dine in. I will definitely be back to try some of the other delicious looking items on the menu. read more

This place is fantastic!! It has quality and delicious food and drinks! They make the best wraps, salads and soups from scratch! They have these huge baked potatoes that can be stuffed with all sorts of tasty things like chili, cheese, onions, sour cream...It's a great place to dine in or take-out. The staff is so polite and well trained. They have these amazing healthy drinks that are made in house as well. read more

The food here is honestly amazing -- really, really good. You can tell they put a lot of care into the flavors and quality, and every dish I tried was great. The only thing I feel could make the experience even better is the hospitality. A little more welcoming energy from the staff would go a long way and match how great the food is. With food this good, a warmer and more energetic atmosphere would make this place truly outstanding. read more

10/10 I can't say enough about the Toss Up! I've had their salads and their baked loaded potatoes and soups and everything was delightful. I appreciate the freshness of their food. Clam chowder is really good as well as the chili and the tortilla soup. There are so many things I want to try. The staff is wonderful, very friendly and knowledgeable. I believe it was the owner(s) that we met. They are delightful as well and very helpful. Everyone offers great customer service which is hard to find these days. I like that it's spacious and anywhere you sit is comfy. My husband it has a lounge feel! Check them out! You won't be disappointed. Will definitely return. Thank you and Keep up the great work Toss Up! read more

Oh my yawl!!!! You have to get here at eat this delicious fresh food!!! My! My! I saw an IG reel about this place and had to come through!!! My sis and I shared the cheddar baked potato with steak and shrimp and followed up with a fresh Caesar salad!!!!! The staff are friendly and the owner, Rick was nice and passionate about his food!!!! You will NOT be disappointed!!!!! read more

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I enjoyed the Chicken Tortilla soup, it was delicious. The baja salad was good too, very big. I shared that with my daughter. A gentleman walked around with soup samples which was nice because I really couldn't make up my mind between the Tomato bisque or the broccoli cheddar for next time. We tried them both, they were both good. And for dessert we ordered an Acai Bowl. The customer service was excellent. The place was very clean and they had the game on on the big TV's. Parking at 3pm on a Sunday was a little hard but other than that No complaints. I will be coming back. read more

Service is amazing 10/10 must recommend. The potato bowl was amazing i recommend all the food and the Ambiance was amazing

This was my first time at The Toss Up. This place is really nice, I love the way they decorated. The owner explained the menu to us and gave us a minute to decide what we wanted. In the meantime he prepared some samples. After we ordered it took a little long to get it food but we were eating in and weren't in a rush, so no big deal. They have multiple salads, backed potatoes, drinks and soups. My favorite was the clam chowder. Plenty of parking in the parking lot. read more

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This is my to go to place for salads. My favorite salad is the steak salad, comes with the cherry tomatoes mixed spring and a chimichuri sauce. I like adding an extra sauce of the spicy jalapeño, it pairs well together. The customer service is great, always greeted and friendly environment. read more

The Toss Up - Steak Salad - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

Starting off with the good: I was very excited to try this place after reading all the great reviews about the food, the owner, & the service. The menu is extensive ranging from smoothie, acai bowl, soup, salad, to baked potato. Makes me reminisce the good old Souplantation days. They have a variety of food items to choose from when you want to treat yourself for being healthy. The store is pretty clean, well organized, & well kept to be efficient. They give you half a pita bread w/ your salad for free. There is a curbside pickup spot for busy people. Sadly, I didn't get to experience the hyped up owner or service. I did see him checking on people dining in, but maybe it was an off day. Maybe I came during a busy or stressful time, but the experience wasn't the greatest. No testers or samplers were offered to me, but I did see that they were to other customers by the employees that also took my order. The service wasn't special just everyone focused on doing their job, which is fair, but I didn't have the stellar experience everyone else was raving about. This was my first experience and not convinced to come again. We got two of the salads to go (baja & ahi) & although the portion size is pretty big (mostly just the greens), there wasn't much chicken or sides on it to justify the price point or lack of flavor. The dressings were ordered on the side but it wasn't nearly enough even after thoroughly tossing it in a salad bowl at home, so it was pretty bland. Maybe that's why they ask if you'd like to order extra sauce, but for an extra fee. I'd suggest asking them to pre mix the sauce if you want a moderately saucier salad or letting people know ahead of time that on the side would mean less dressing. My salad also looked like they literally just threw things on top of each other like leftovers and I wasn't expecting it to look like their menu pictures but it didn't look as presentable as the pictures that other people were posting. Additionally, it took quite some time for the items to be ready but the cherry on top was that the salad lid wasn't properly secured in the to go bag, so some of the items had already spilled onto the bottom of the bag when they handed it over to me. Parking is also really bad during peak hours since it's in a busy plaza. To be most dramatic, this experience made me feel like they had a personal vendetta against me because of how strangely disproportionate my experience was against the great reviews I see here. Glad I tried it but very sad to say it was not at all what I was expecting. Maybe if I came in without having any expectations for this place, I wouldn't have been as let down, but even still it felt very much like a franchise experience than a small business one. read more

2/28/25 - As a result of the Economic Blackout, the crowds almost took my favorite hidden gem OUT! The line was out the door when they opened and remained that way during our lunch. Despite it all, they continued to provide excellent customer and quality food. I've been enjoying this spot for over a year, but today service was definitely impacted due to the influx of people after a radio personality and news anchor recommended the Toss Up over the air. Let's just say, they blew up the spot! I love their smoothies, flavorful soups (broccoli cheddar and the chili are my favs), and build your own salads and wraps. (I love my salad chopped and tossed, thus the name, " the Toss Up." Let's not forget those gigantic stuffed potatoes and their jalapeño ranch dressing; de-lish-ous! . My favorite potatoes are the Broccoli Cheddar with grilled chicken and the Chili cheese with green onions, mushrooms, extra cheese, extra sour cream, and grilled shrimp. (No judgement, please. ) The owner is hands on and out front. He's welcoming, personable, and the perfect host. He gives a full presentation of the menu and passes out samples of food and beverages while you wait for your order. Before you know it, you'll be back at the register placing another order for the food you just samples. ( I know I'm not the only greedy person on Yelp!) His wife is truly his secret weapon. Her salad presentations are picture perfect and will make your taste buds do cartwheels in your mouth. She takes her time carefully chopping and mixing the ingredients and adds the perfect amount of dressing not to drown out the flavor of the salad. PERFECTO! read more

The Toss Up - Chili cheese baked potato with extra sour cream - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

I'm a big fan of The Toss Up! One of my favorites is the Spaghetti and Meatballs. Just added Loaded Potato with your choice of toppings including Cheddar Broccoli, Bacon, Chili Cheese, top off with your choice of meat, Salmon, Shrimp, Chicken, Steak or Cheddar Broccoli. read more

If you're looking for a good healthy choice restaurant that's local, The Toss Up in Gardena is the place. Excellent service, clean & welcoming ambiance, & the food is delicious. Tasty salads, soups, wraps, smoothies, & more.. Ricky Brumfield (owner) is top notch! read more

The Toss Up - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

This is seriously one of my favorite places in Los Angeles. No matter where in the City I stay, I always make time to come here. Normally, it's to get a smoothie, but this visit it was a smoothie and Cobb Salad. I've never been disappointed with the quality of my meal, or the level of service. Every time I visit, I see improvements to the menu, restaurant, or overall ambiance. Coming here makes it easier to eat healthy on the go. read more

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Toss It Up is definitely a hidden gem in Gardena! The owners, Rick, and his family wanted to offer a variety of food choices to the community and they did just that. The loaded baked potato was amazing and is buttery, sour creamy, cheesy and full of flavor. The Baja salad was fresh, crisp and also full of flavor. The vibe is extremely welcoming as soon as you enter. Ramon, who took our order was amazing demonstrating stellar customer service as he explained the menu of which he has memorized down to the infused non carbonated drinks! The background music comes from the awesome videos that remind me of MTV. I am warning you that Toss It Up is 100% habit forming and I will be back!! Many thanks to Rick & the team. read more

The Toss Up - Baja salad with BBQ ranch dressing - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

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The Toss Up is hands down my favorite salad spot. Everything on the menu has flavor. The owner Rick prides himself on the quality "you won't ever find a wilted leaf!"--I've been eating here for almost a year and a half and that's still true to this day!! read more

Food is so fresh and flavorful. I love their wraps, soups and salads. Been coming here for years , and they never disappoint. Great service and hospitality. Super friendly business. I got the build your own wrap with shrimp this time (right) and boyfriend got a chicken wrap. read more

The Toss Up - Chicken wrap and shrimp wrap - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

If you want a high-quality tasting salad and are in your health era, this spot is just for you. It's also one of Yelp's Top Places to Eat in LA, so you have to try it. Just by walking in and ordering, you can tell this place takes the time to curate your salad. First of all, I noticed that this place is spotless and clean! They also have plenty of inside seating for groups. When ordering, I couldn't decide what to pick because everything sounded so good. You can always build your bowl or wrap if you don't want any of their menu items. I ordered a strawberry banana smoothie with protein powder, which was delicious. I then took home an Ahi Salad with sesame dressing. I loved that the dressing wasn't overly sugary and had a good amount of mixed greens. Everything in the bowl was presented nicely and well organized. I'm looking forward to trying another salad soon! Thank you, The Toss Up! read more

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The only thing better than the food and drinks was the customer service provided by the staff. It's a great location to watch a game while you eat and enjoy a friendly atmosphere. The food taste delicious and is a healthier choice than what is often available in the area. Kudos to the Toss Up! Keep up the excellent work. read more

I love the customer service and the salads are amazing and fulfilling. Baked potatoes broccoli and cheese is my favorite. We are eating there every month. read more

Absolute wonderful dining experience. Rick Bloomfield and his staff provide excellent service. The facility is nice and well appointed. We had a group catered event here Chicken pesto was delicious. BBQ chicken has rave reviews! #100BlackMenofLongBeach read more

I've been going here weekly since I work nearby. This has been my go-to salad, healthy place for months. Service is amazing, the man at the front would let me try dressings and a bit of that vegan banana cake. When I ate in the restaurant, people would check in on me. But on my last order, I ordered the mandarin salad as a take out (my usual go-to), and as I was finishing up I saw some raw chicken. I don't think I'll come back :( but other than that, their salads are super good! read more

The Toss Up - Chicken - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

Food was pretty good. Service was great the man at the cashier was great helped us by going over the menu. Ambiance was great. Minus the news playing on a tv :/ read more

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Amazing friendly welcoming staff! Every food item I have tried from here is so tasty. Love their signature drinks too. Definitely recommend!!! read more

This place is great. Customer service is everything. The staff is so friendly. The food is great. In had a chicken Baja salad, awesome. The workers would come to the table to make sure we had everything we needed. I would always pass this restaurant but never stopped. I'll be back. read more

I am so glad my wife told me about this place. The toss up is the best healthy place to eat in my area and Los Angeles county.The flavor seperates it from everything else. I use to go to simply salad but it started to be so bland and dry mostly even with dressing. Now I feel like I'm eating at a 5 star restaurant because everything is fresh, flavorful and the presentation is always on point. Don't make the mistake and order other food from somewhere else when you get The toss up. You will be full from the big portions they give you. 5 stars for everything read more

This place is super delicious and is a must try. I love the potatoes, the pastas, the salads......Everything that I've ever tried was right on point and so darn tasty. read more

Great food and great service. They explain the menu perfectly if you're a first timer. The menu has great selections and the portions are perfect. The staff comes by and checks on you at perfect times. No helicopter-waiter feelings or neglect. Definitely a try at least once place. We will return. read more

Today was my first time at The Toss Up. Went in a whim because my sister and I couldn't decide what to eat but I wanted soup and she needed soft foods because of a toothache. So happy we came here. The food was delicious and there service was amazing. From the moment we got there, the cashier asked if it was our first time and when we confirmed she went through the menu and added what she liked personally. Then she offered samples of their specialty drinks and they were all good. While we were waiting they came out with a tray that included a sample of all their soups. They were all delicious but personal favorites of mine where the tortilla soup and the chili. Ordered there loaded potato with broccoli cheddar soup and their spaghetti and meatballs as well as a clam chowder. Everything was delicious. Will be coming back and bringing my parents here :) read more

The food was so delicious the service was great very happy friendly people working. I enjoyed the chilled atmosphere with nice music definitely worth returning for more read more

The Toss Up - Mixed greens salad with grilled salmon & Broccoli and cheese baked potato with grill chicken. The food was delicious! - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

Excellent baked potato. It was huge and a good deal. Great staff. Extremely helpful and nice. Yummy!

A friend took me here and I'm so glad they did!! Everyone was welcoming. The menu is quite extensive and I'm very indecisive lol I got their Dreamy Vegan Salad! Yum! And more YUM! And their Chimichurri vegan ranch dressing?? Chef's kiss!!!!!! I'd put that on EVERYTHING! They've got 2 tvs in there so you can watch the game or whatever you like. They got high tables, booths and it's a nice amount of seating for everyone to enjoy. What I really loved was the customer service! They would occasionally come and check to see if we needed anything, gave out samples and I was really impressed!! I'm absolutely coming back and I can't wait! read more

Came here searching for a chinese chicken salad and I was not disappointed with the mandarin! It was so tasty & filling and well worth the price. Only thing I was bummed about was them running out of their signature naan that comes with it! read more

The Toss Up - The Mandarin - SALAD - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

If you're looking for a delicious feeling well, priced salad then look no further than the tossup. I used to work in this area and would come here for lunch multiple times a week. The staff is always so friendly and funny. There is so much space on the inside so you can either grab your food to go or comfortably sit down and eat on site. They also offer more than salad so if you're looking for something heavier on the carbs, they have pasta and baked potatoes. My favorite part has to be that little piece of bread that comes with each salad. It is so delicious. Also the variety of salads is better than any competitor I've seen. I wish I still worked in the area because I miss coming to this place for lunch. read more

Consistently delicious they got a process, and the employees are professional. I love the beef stro, packs a lot of flavor. The steak is cooked well, and the bacon crispy. The 90s R&B music playing is a little nostalgic bonus. read more

My husband and I decided to give this place a chance since we're trying to eat a little healthier. Walking in we immediately felt welcomed and like the staff was happy to see us. The young woman at the cash register was kind enough to give us an overview of the menu and some samples of their juices (which were delicious). We placed our order and sat down to wait. The booths are colorful, clean and comfortable. It was a nice calm environment. While we waited the owner gave us samples of all of their soups and they were AMAZING. My husband loved the chili and I loved the tomato bisque. We took our order to go and were pleasantly surprised when we got home to see a beautiful presentation; my bowl looked even better than the picture. Everything was delicious. Very happy we found this place and will definitely be back. Thank you for your excellent service and hospitality. read more

The only thing better than the food is the service! Great place for lunch and catching up with friends! read more

The Toss Up - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

Outstanding food and service! They always go above and beyond to make sure everything is fresh and on point. Love that they give out samples and offer water to people standing in line - very nice touch. Thank you :) read more