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    Clara's Tidbits Mandarin

    4.6 (76 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Linda V.

    10/25/24. The YMCA exercise group wanted to have lunch together to celebrate Oct birthdays and since I'm one of them I came too! We had 17 people and everyone was enjoying their food! I tried something different-1/2 avocado, bacon w/ lettuce pita and 1/2 salad with drink. Very good; always amazed others are able to pick perfect avocados!

    Tarneisha H.

    Everyone was so nice and helpful. The turkey spinach wrap was delicious. The only thing that turned me off was there wasn't a designated area for pick up orders waiting. I felt like I was towering over people as they eat or was constantly in the way. Everything else was great.

    Chicken Salad to go (after I ate some)
    Virginia B.

    My first time at this location and was delighted to find the same high quality of food and service as the other Tidbits locations. We were leaving town, so had to get some to go. Got a total of two pounds of the BEST chicken salad I have ever found, and I have looked in FOUR states! The combo of the yummy chicken salad and Clara's seasoning just can Not be beat! Nice clean facility, good service and fresh ingredients....some thing's never change and I am so thankful! I have been enjoying Tidbits since 1985 ( at the downtown location) and have used them Tons of times for catering. They are simply the best!!

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    Karen F.

    I've been hearing all about Tidbits and really wanted to try it. Very friendly staff and they were considerate of my allergy to onions. My son got a chicken salad sandwich with Potato salad and I got a turkey-avocado wrap, with a fruit cup. (It's an avocado-turkey sandwich but they put it in a nice spinach wrap for me.) the potato salad was a bit spicier than he expected, our son said, but still tasty. My wrap was perfect. I'll definitely go back since I know now that I can get onion-less choices. There were also specials and the menu had "bowls" among other items.

    Veggie Avocado Pita * add pickles
    Alicia H.

    Clara's is my favorite place to get lunch in Mandarin- and all my coworkers agree! The avocado pita is so delicious & filling and packed with the perfect medley of vegetables. I've also enjoyed their tuna pita. Clara's orders are always packaged wonderfully & easy to order for take out & delivery. Their made in house pita chips are tasty too. Family owned business- have met some of them and they are genuine lovely people. I crave their pitas all the time & order from them frequently & it's always delicious!

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    Mike S.

    Ashley and I were heading to the Mandarin area one Saturday to do some shopping. Not always going in that direction we knew we had to stop in somewhere new for lunch. Luckily for use Ashley came across Clara's Tidbits and man I'm glad she did. We walked in and were greeted as soon as we got through the door. Just barely beating the lunch rush and ordered at the counter. I was interested in 2 different sandwiches the Rueben and the New Orleans Po'Boy. The lady behind the counter insisted on the Po'Boy and I'm so glad she did. The New Orleans Po'Boy is Top-round roast beef smothered in brown gravy topped with swiss cheese, shredded cabbage, and mayo. Served on a hoagie. For my side I went with Clara's Homemade Pita Chip. Let me tell you. This Po'Boy in amazing. I'm normally not a big fan of roast beef cause it can be stringy but this roast beef is some of if not the best I have ever had. It's unbelievably tender. It seems like the roast beef is dripped in the brown gravy and it just bring out amazing flavor. I will say the hoagie roll reminds me a bit of Cuban Bread and I enjoyed it. I only warning I will give is it can be a little on the messy side. I was also lucky enough to try Ashley Rachel Sandwich which as also great. She went with Clara's Potato Salad which was unreal. Some of the best I have ever had. Don't get sand in this Potato Salad. They also told us the they sell it in very large size so when it comes to the holidays I know what we will be bringing and don't worry Clara we will make sure to to give you the credit. Lastly when I comes to fountain drink I normally just go for the water cup since I'm not big on soda. Don't do this here. Get a drink because they have an amazing Cherry Limeade. You can't get enough of it. It's just that good and so refreshing on a hot summer day. I can't wait to return to Clara's Tidbit. Can't come soon enough.

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    Matt M.

    My first trip here, although I have eaten at other Tidbits locations. The line was literally out the door, but do t worry, it moves fairly quickly. My go to is always Chicken and fruit. A healthy scoop of chicken salad, surrounded by cantaloupe, melon, grapes and more. Sides are not an option and believe me, you don't need it with the mammoth sized portion of this salad. My daughter opted for the build your own sandwich, getting exactly what she wanted on gluten free bread. She got a side of chips. Parking is easy, service is exceptional. Good is always fresh and delicious. Who knew eating healthy could be this good?

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    Suzanne D.

    Bright and cheery is the best way to describe the atmosphere at Clara's Tidbits on San Jose in Mandarin. The place was clean and the staff busy. But not too busy to make sure you had what you needed. We sat inside as it was hot and humid. Nice patio area and will be good for a cooler day. It was a little chilly inside as we sat near an ac vent. I ordered the Rachel, but had it put on whole wheat bread. It came with one side - potato salad for me and a dill pickle spear. I also tried the peach tea (which is part peach and part sweet tea - of course I added some unsweet tea). Others ordered the chicken salad sandwich, shrimp salad sandwich and the chicken salad with fruit plate. A normally talkative group was somewhat quiet, as we were busy eating. All said the food was delicious. The bathroom is spacious and clean. Ample toilet paper, paper towels and soap (I have decided that the quality of these products is an important indicator of the restaurants commitment to an overall good customer experience - they passed with flying colors). As happens more often than not, I forgot to take pictures until I was halfway done with my meal. Also, check out the new menu items. We very much enjoyed our luncheon and will be back!

    Chicken salad in pita, broccoli cheddar soup, tea and fruit salad.
    Lynda D.

    Went for lunch today with a friend. I had the lunch special which is 1/2 sandwich with either a soup or salad, drink, and a side for 10.99. I chose 1/2 of a pita w/ chicken salad, lettuce and tomato, broccoli cheddar soup, tea and fruit salad. I was quite busy and service was quick. You order at counter and they deliver to your table. They portions for the price were and absolute bargain. Food was delicious and fresh. Menu is quite large which includes salads, variety of sandwiches that you a built with the many choices of breads, fillings and meat/cheese. Great selection of desserts, strawberry shortcake, cookies, lemon pound cake. You may also buy soup and chick salad to go in either large, medium or small containers. Enjoyed Tidbits!

    Ashley T.

    Do yourself a favor and stop in at Clara's Tidbits! Mike and I were heading to Trader Joe's for some groceries so we of course jumped on Yelp and tried to see who could find the best place to eat the fastest and per usual I won! I stumbled upon Clara's and boy am I glad I did! We walked in and were immediately greeted with a singing hello and told were to order. The very nice person at the register help Mike and I navigate the menu. I ordered the Rachel with potato salad as my side, this was all around a big winner of a meal. Every bite of the Rachel was delicious and I could eat my weight in that potato salad. In fact we were informed you can get potato salad in bulk so I think I will be doing that for holidays this year. There was both inside and outside seating as well as many people ordering to go, so basically however you try Clara's just do it!

    Jeanine A.

    Fresh food made fast with a smile. I ordered a bacon avoidable turkey pita and other than the microwave bacon, it was really good.

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    6 days ago

    Tuna Melt is my favorite sandwich and I highly recommend there lemon piund cake aswell.

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    1 month ago

    Best chicken salad I've ever had! And the veggie soup was amazing. Very friendly service. Will definitely be back!

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    4 months ago

    Food was fresh, great flavor, and great service!! Quaint ambience. Reasonably priced too.

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    4 months ago

    Good food, and even BETTER SERVICE!!! Highly recommended if your in the area,I stopped by and will definitely be returning soon.

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    2 years ago

    Chicken Salad Sandwich (most Popular) and just delicious! Small place so take out or delivery is preferred!

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    Their food is fresh and delicious. It is a great lunch spot with counter service. It is small but has an outdoor patio.

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    Food is excellent! Especially the potato salad! Service is quick and ambiance is ok, the place is a little small.

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    2 years ago

    Great food great service the potato salad was creamy delicious. I highly recommend lunch here

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    I really like this location more than the one near Hendricks. Got the salad and it was delicious. Service was great too.

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    2 years ago

    Picked up takeout for a friend. Ordered a pita chicken salad & a Mediterranean salad with chicken chunks. Both lunches were quite good.

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    Hi Judy, Thank you for the review. Hope to see you soon!

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    Thanks for the review Vickie! Hope we see you on your next Travelz!

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