One of my favorite spots for eat. The have a verify of option including salads, soups, spaghetti, beverages, treats and açai bowl. The Toss Up is located in a strip mall with other fast dining spots. Parking can get tight sometimes but I am usually able to find parking, When you walk in, the staff say hello all together. I like the lively colors and open kitchen space. The owners are friendly along with the staff. If you have any questions about the menu located above the cashier, someone is able to answer your questions. The food is made to order but the wait time is not long. While you are waiting, you can sit in one of the comfy booths or high chairs. My favorite is the salads that have really great dressings. There are lots of options when selecting and I still have not gone through the menu. This is worth your time to visit. read more

The Toss Up - New stop in Gardena. Come check it out! - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

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If I could give this place 100 stars I would. Husband and I first time visiting today and let me tell you I had the salad and it was the best I've ever had, the honey mustard dressing Lord Jesus and the barbecue ranch dressing the best. My husband had a big baked potato with the fixings and I tired it so darn good and I'm not just saying this if you never tried this place please go. Last thing amazing customer service and I like how the owner engaged with a friendly conversation, I can't think of the gentleman name that was on the register but amazing customer service. We will definitely be back and I took home a green smoothie for my breakfast in the morning. read more

The Toss Up - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

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The friendliest staff, and the best food!! Fresh ingredients and excellent customer service. We loved the explanation of the menu we were given when we walked in, the menu itself has photos of each item which is bonus. I got a salad, my son got spaghetti with meatball and my daughter got an açaí bowl which was the best she has ever eaten. read more

Delicious but that's not what will make me return. The service was exceptional. It was my first time here tonight. The owner I believe came out and explained the menu and then gave me tasters of their specialty drinks. I really liked the tangerine & cardamom. I settled on the mandarin salad and subbed grilled shrimp for chicken. It was huge and I enjoyed every bite. While I was waiting they offered me a taste of the clam chowder, broccoli cheddar and chicken tortilla soups. Overall a cute spot to grab a delectable bite. I'll be back. read more

I love this place. The salads are full. It may be a bit pricey but they definitely apply love, care and deliciousness inside each salad. The staff is very nice. Additional Dressing comes at an extra charge. I've ordered their Cobb salad with chicken (omitted the turkey ) each time I've come. I've also got the hubby the smoothies. He loves the mango one the best. The place is so clean. Staff is clean and very presentable. I'm glad to see a salad place. I'm tired of all of the other places. This was a fresh breath. They also have açaí bowls and soups and wraps. Their chicken is fresh and not fatty at all. Perfectly grilled. read more

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Now this is a salad! Nothing is more annoying than ordering a salad for your full meal and they skimp on the lettuce ...NOT HERE! I ordered the Santorini Salad, tossed. Delish! Love that there are garbanzos and artichokes ... you don't usually get that in a Greek salad. I took mine to go, but there was a good amount of seating inside. Service was great! Super kind people inside. did not feel rushed ... and this was a great first impression! read more

The Toss Up - Santorini Salad! Look at the deep bowl! Now this is a Salad! Delish! Santorini - Salad - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

I love this place friendly people food was really good. I also love their natural juice.

Ive been waiting too long to do this but this place deserves every bit of love it gets from the community because the love they put it in the food and service is PHENOMENAL. Ive had their soups, salads, wraps, and none of it has ever disappointed me. They hand me samples of other food they serve and those hit to! Now I gotta go back for what I tried. Whoever the DJ in the buildin also know what they doin. Plenty of parking, comfy seats, and an inviting space so definitely a family friendly spot. Keep it up Toss up! read more

The Toss Up - The Buff N Cluck - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

We ordered 2 salads and they were delicious. The ingredients were fresh and you get a good portion. We also were able to try samples of their soups and they were also good. Rick let us also try his smoothie and whatever ingredientes were used; it was bomb!!! We ended up ordering a large "Rick Special". If you like bananas in your smoothie, you gotta try it! read more

Food was fresh and the staff was super friendly! I also really like the mandarin drink I ordered. Super refreshing!

I've been here twice already and both times I was happy with my order. I got the Ahi salad the first time and then second time I got a broccoli cheese potato. They were both delicious. The potatoe was huge and you can definitely share it. Friendly staff and the place was clean . read more

I've only ever had the dreamy vegan salad, but I love that it's full of nutrition and flavor! The service here is really great--they greet you and walk you through the menu, explaining that you can make substitutions and pretty much curate the salad you want. The inside is beautifully decorated and very clean, which I appreciated. It's in a strip mall so parking is ample. The vegan coffee cake is soooooo good! So make sure you get that. One day, I'll try a salad other than the dreamy vegan. But honestly, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! read more

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The food here is so bomb and the service is awesome and vibe inside is immaculate Will definitely be coming back! read more

The Toss Up - The BEEF stro - Salad Baja Salad Chicken Tortilla 16oz - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

Wish I knew about this place sooner! I was greeted by everyone! I was also greeted with samples of juice and food. After today no one is beating them in authentic flavorful soups and what I tried! The ambiance is inviting, friendly, and excellent. They play r&b and pop. What I love is that it's like home and healthy. read more

The Toss Up - Shrimp Alfredo - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

Delicious food and amazing service. Felt so welcomed when we walked in, the owner and staff were so friendly and helpful. Got the chicken caesar wrap and the Baja salad. both fresh and flavorful. We got samples of some of the soups as well, and need to order those next time. Coming back soon for sure!! read more

Salads are amazingly good! Portions are very filling. Customer service is great. Thank you, I'll be back! read more

The Toss Up - Cobb salad - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

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What a fantastic spot! I drove over 20 miles to check out The Toss Up after hearing all the rave reviews, and it was absolutely worth it. I was pleasantly surprised by how quick, healthy, and delicious the food was. They have a great selection of vegan options, too, which made it even better. Before I even placed my order, the owner, Rick, warmly welcomed me and took the time to walk me through the menu, making my first visit even more enjoyable. The staff's hospitality was truly refreshing and made me feel right at home. The ambiance of the restaurant was fantastic, with great oldies playing! This was my first time here, but it definitely won't be my last. A solid 10/10! read more

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Pro: Great salads. I had one that was "make your own". My wife had one of their signature salads. Both were delicious and filling. Staff was really friendly and polite. Con: Açaí bowl was a disappointment due to the price. Overall: I will definitely be back. read more

Healthy and tasty! Ordering begins at the counter. The manager (or owner) explained the menu in detail alongside the cashier. Hubby got the ahi salad. I was craving carbs so it was the loaded baked potato bowl for me. So good! Unfortunately they don't offer half sizes. Everything is a full sized dish. Clam chowder was delicious, definitely not out of a can. Service is just OK. Once seated, no one really checks if you need anything. So I had to look for someone to refill our water glasses. Good vibe though with the R and B music. Hubby likes it here and enjoyed our refreshing specialty drinks as well. Also, there was a yelp check in for a free fountain drink w/a purchase. For the two of us with tax and tip, it came out to 45. Overall, 3 stars. We were here on 7/16/23. Will we return? Maybe but probably not anytime soon. read more

The Toss Up - Poke Salad and loaded mashed potatoes - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

Highly recommend this place, for a great salad. Large selection to choose from and everything is fresh. The Cobb salad was excellent. The staff is very friendly and helpful l. I will definitely be back to try something different on the menu. read more

So I have been here plenty times but today I tried a sample of the Tomato Bisque Soup and I HADDDDDDD to leave a review. It was soooooo bomb. Besides that I have had the Chili, the Broccoli Cheddar soup as well but the tomato was the killlleerrrr. The service as soon as you walk thru the door, is what every establishment should have. Makes you feel welcomed and like this is a family passed down passion. The tables and the colors are sooooo warming as well makes it almost impossible to take the food to go. You also have to try the potatoes. Today I am trying the Southwest Beef & Bean Bowl which I've been wanting to try for some time now. read more

First, Aliyah and Mr. Rick's customer service is bar non the best service I have received from an establishment. It compares to the Ritz Carlton, no cap. They both gave us a full breakdown of the menu and explained everything great, while offering free samples. Second, they checked in on you regularly to make sure everything was good, which is non-existent in most casual dining. You can tell they take pride in their work. Third, the food itself was fresh, great and beyond expectations. This will be a regular staple in my restaurant circulation. Great job Mr. Rick and Aaliyah - see you soon. read more

The Toss Up - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

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Took my daughter here and my mom and they loved the customer service along with the soups, fresh salads, wraps with the delicious BBQ ranch. The açaí bowls are so refreshing with so many other options I can't wait to try on my next visit. 10/10 didn't get pictures of all my food started eating because it's so good. read more

The food here is always fresh and made well. We enjoy their açaí bowls and salads, but the chicken tortilla soup should not be missed. I highly recommend The Toss Up! read more

Freakin' Pure Magic, FPM. We were greeted by family. The place has a chill, nostalgic, comfy vibe. The food is super fresh, healthy and delicious. And the portions are epic!!Worth every penny! Rick explained the menu and offered samples. Even though it was near closing time, they kept their doors open and made sure we got our grub on. If you wanna salad, wrap, smoothie, soup or a loaded baked potato with the works, The Toss Up got you!!! read more

The Toss Up - Mixed Greens, Arugula, Beets, Cucumbers, edamame, Quinoa, Salmon and Avocado with homemade Champagne vinaigrette on the side. - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

Salads are great. I love the vegan salad and I'm not Even vegan. A little more expensive than most salad places so I don't go often. Only thing is whenever I order from here it takes a very long time to be delivered. The food does always seem fresh and I am thankful for that! read more

The service here is amazingly awesome, you're welcomed as you come in, are graciously treated as you dine and appreciatively thanked as you leave. The owners have earned and deserve support, as they take pride in customer care. Beyond "salads" as the namesake of "The Toss Up" implies, they have other foods here too like pasta, soups, chili and other menu items. We enjoyed our meal here, but I'm quite impressed by the owner and staff who work here most of all. Parking is easy, as there's a lot shared by all of the businesses in the area. read more

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I come here relatively often for lunch. First of all, the food is great. The salads are also really good as wraps, and don't sleep on the soups- especially the chili. Other than the food, what sets The Toss Up apart is simple, old-school hospitality that seems to have vanished in most establishments sometime during the COVID era. In a world where customers are often treated as an inconvenience, it's refreshing to be welcomed by staff that seem genuinely happy that you're there. That was my experience my first time through the door, and ever since. read more

I've ordered DoorDash from this place quite a few times and let me tell you...they are so CONSISTENT!!! It's great every single time. The ingredients on the build your own salad are always fresh and the size of the salad is amazing for the price. The cheddar broccoli baked potato is so flavorful and it's HUGE! Def enough to share or to have for left overs. I love this place. read more

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

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I came here once to get a Cesar salad. Now i can't eat a Cesar salad anywhere else, I now come here every week. This place is so good! Definitely recommend coming here if you're in the area! read more

Recently tried this restaurant for the first time and I must say, I was impressed. I cannot think of any places where I can customize my salad while everything else on the menu is also healthy. The service was great and the vibe inside was top tier. Bonus...IT IS BLACK OWNED read more

This was my first time here at the Toss up they open in Nov.2021 they're located in a L shape strip mall with other restaurants, so parking can be a bit of a challenge. We were greeted by the owner / manager Rick who welcome us in and explain to us the whole menu which took about 5 mins. and he did the same thing to every customer who came in, the place in bright with two TV's, bench seating, tall table and chairs, one long community table plus reg. tables. We ordered the toss up cobb salad with shrimp, and a small naan bread, this was a huge mouthwatering plus delicious, plus spaghetti with chicken in marinara sauce with parmesan cheese, this was so yummylicious good! the rest of the order was chicken tortills soup, they bring your food to your table. The only thing that I was displeased with the service, after they brought the food out they forgot the drinks, I tried to get someone attention, after about 15 mins. I went up and asked for our drinks. read more

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Excellent Service, Absolutely Gormet Original salads! Hip and Casual Ambiance. Everything was Fresh and full of Flavor! We will Be Back!!

I have not been there for a while but I love the BBQ chicken salad wrap. The owner is very nice and I believe this is a family own business. Great service and highly recommend this establishment. read more

Went today with my sister, and right out the back the customer service was amazing. We had the great honor to meet the owner and he provided a break down of all the menu for us. The food and energy of the staff was wonderful. 10/10 recommend and can't wait to back here to try more of their food. read more

The Toss Up - The Mandarin - SALAD and Loaded Baked Potato Bowl with steak - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

They have amazing service, really helpful staff, we felt extremely welcomed and the food was just as good. Highly recommend, all of the staff was nice and happy to be there clearly. read more

Excellent service every time I go there,Ray the owner and the entire team are fantastic I highly recommend and the food is outstanding Thanks Ray..P.S. This MB read more

The Toss Up - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

Just what I was looking for - a salad joint that's straightforward, decently priced, and delicious. People here are so nice too! Super friendly service. Healthy salad choices with just the right amount of salt and seasoning. I ordered the beef stro salad and at first the presentation is meh but there was more meat underneath and more bacon and all the flavors combined lead to a great flavor profile. I'm so happy I came across this place. I'll be coming back! read more

The Toss Up - Beef stro salad, more meat underneath - Salad Near Me - Gardena, California

The moment my wife and I stepped into this place, we were greeted with a warm welcome. As this was our 1st time here, the menu was fully explained plus we were given samples of signature drinks and soups. We chose to build our own salad and OMG they're big, fresh and tasty!! This is a must! read more

I have patronized with Rick and the family for a year. It's always a pleasure to spend time and enjoy good food!