We stopped into Crisp in uptown Charlotte on a rainy Friday night. Will greeted us and promptly whipped up our drink orders. Both drinks were delicious and reasonably priced! We had a great discussion on Old Fashioned composition and ginger beer brands. We'll definitely be back!! Highly recommend! read more

They have updated their location to 132 Brevard Court, Charlotte, NC 28202. Good for a quick wrap or salad. Just portion sizes are small. For the prices they are charging you can get a FULL meal. Taste was ok, too saucy in my opinion. Again for 15 dollars plus tax, can easily get a full meal else where esp with lunch specials everywhere. read more

One of the worst salads I've ever eaten. The salmon had no flavor except for the taste of burnt from the grill. The veggies were all soaked at the bottom of the box. Eggs looked kinda gray. Not worth my $13 ever again. read more

Crisp - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So many options and it's always so good! Another great quick option for lunch. I'm always in and out under 15 minutes. Located in latte arcade and is great place to if you're in a group. read more

I visit Crisp quite often for lunch. I get the Cob salad and add avocado which is an extra charge. More often than not, I don't receive avocado after paying the extra charge. I enjoy their salads but only wish there was a way to ensure the extra's purchased are included. Funny, the free extras are never missing. read more

There are a lot of places Uptown to grab lunch, but Crisp has earned a place in my regular rotation with its quick, no-nonsense salads (and wraps). That said, here's the caveat emptor: - Portion sizes are generous, but it's a *lot* of lettuce. They don't skimp on your protein, but there isn't as much in terms of other veg (tomatoes, etc) as I'd like. - There's also *lot* of dressing. If that's not your thing, ask for it on the side. - Check your order. Mistakes happen at takeout places, but -- maybe because you get your order in a sealed-up box -- they happen here more than they should. And who wants to get back to their desk and find a BBQ chicken salad when they were expecting lemon pepper mahi-mahi? read more

Found a dead roach in my salad today. I can't tell you how disgusted I am. I will never visit this restaurant again. read more

Crisp - Found a dead roach in my food. Never again. - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Located in the Latta Arcade this place is insanely popular and usually brings a large line of hungry bank employees. Don't let the line intimidate you though it usually moves pretty fast and it is busy for a reason. Their salads are fantastic but I think the real mvp is their monterey wrap. Piles of chicken and bacon in a delectable chipotle sauce wrapped up in a spinach wrap along with some cheese and lettuce. There isn't any seating inside so take it to go and enjoy! read more

Crisp - Monterey Wrap - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Small restaurant in the Latta Arcade in Uptown. There are no seats. You basically order, pay, get your food then go. It's basically salads and wraps. Several proteins to select from to add to your salad. During the lunch rush, it can be a little chaotic. Basically you get in line, place your order, then go to the register to pay. They call your name when your order is ready. I got the steakhouse salad. Thought it was very good. Place takes cash and cards. Line moves relatively quick. Recommend for a health and quick lunch option. read more

Long awaited trip to crisp was extremely disappointing. It's very small inside but they keep the line moving quickly. I ordered the Asian Salad and it was extremely disappointing. Chicken was flavorless and dry. The dressing lacked the punch of flavor this salad really needed. The quantity is plentiful but was left wanting to "doctor it up" somehow because I was hungry. read more

Crisp - Asian salad , slightly disappointing - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The chipotle version of salad. Very cool concept and can be very good portion. The dressing was delicious

Very good! I came here for lunch on a weekday and got the Monterrey wrap with a side of pasta salad. The service was great, and the line isn't too bad if you go before noon. Food was absolutely delicious and healthy! Will definitely be coming back. Only downsides are the cost and the portion size of the pasta salad was on the smaller side although the meal is still pretty filling. read more

I ordered the Chicken Hummus wrap with a side of avacado. I didn't see the avacado (+$1) in my wrap but it was packed with lots of red onion instead. This made the wrap dry and difficult to eat despite having to wait over 5mins in line and another 10mins to get the food out. read more

Crisp - Chicken hummus wrap. - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Consistently fresh and well cooked protein and a great mix of options. Be sure to get there early for the lunch rush.

I order from here through seamless for lunch a few times a week. The wraps and salad are fairly good salad dressing not always tasty so I keep my own in deck. I recommend the Monterey Wrap and the build your own salad for the best experience! read more

Crisp - Build your own salad - Roasted turkey, apples, pears, red onions, cucumbers, oranges, tomatoes - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I have to admit, I used to avoid this place like the plague, but only because every time I passed it, the line was literally out-the-door. Finally a friend convinced me to try it out for lunch on a gorgeous spring day. Got there around 1ish... the line was about 6 people deep (in the Latta Arcade Hallway) but fast moving... once I got inside, I understood why the line always stuck out into the hallway... the place is tiny. They have two, employees slinging salads in the front (I'm going to call them salad hustlers since they move so quick in order to get the line moving), two employees manning the cash register, a small grill section manned by one person - I dunno how he managed to keep all the orders right. My friend got the grilled salmon, which takes a bit longer on the grill so we sort of plastered ourselves against the wall so that the line can come in and leave with their freshly made salads. It wasn't that long a wait. I got the asian salad which was a perfect blend of spinach, a whole thing of grilled chicken breast, mandarin orange slices, sliced almonds, and a light oil dressing... oh yeah, the crunchy egg noodles for some texture. I was super impressed in getting a really fresh salad and the price wasn't bad at all either. Probably the funniest thing about waiting for your salad is watching the 'salad hustlers' turn out salads... each of them made in their own silver mixing bowl and pair of tongs. Granted there are a ton of options on the menu, you can also 'make your own salad' and it is crazy how fast they sling the ingredients in... you can have the dressing on the side or mixed in... in my first experience they don't drown the salad in dressing either. I will be back... I really thought Crisp was going to move into a larger space in the Latta Arcade, but it may have fallen through - they could definitely use the larger space. read more

Crisp is pretty solid when you're craving a salad. They have tons of variety to choose from and ingredients to appeal to anyone. I enjoy adding crumbled blue cheese and their roasted red peppers along with steak and spinach to my salad. It is made to order so the steak takes time to cook. It's not sitting there in a container. If you go for lunch be prepared for a huge line and difficulty finding seating. The prices are a little up there, but it's appetizing nonetheless. read more

12:30p and the line out the door is not too bad. Wait was less than 8 minutes to order. Person taking the order is multi-tasking but is listening when asked her to go east on the dressing. The person at register was quick and smiled as I paid. My salad was ready less than a minute. I had the special of the day- turkey bacon apple salad in an apple cider vinaigrette. Romaine was cut chunky. Abundance of turkey wheels, large bacon bits, sliced toasted almonds, sliced apples, and blue cheese. Dressing was not too tart either. Cost: $10 and some change. It's a good filling fresh salad. Service was just fine. Next time I forget my lunch, I'll come here, unless I find a place where fresh salads are a bit cheaper in price. read more

Crisp - Turkey Bacon Apple Salad w/ Apple Cider Vinaigrette - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This salad is the traditional Cobb salad but the dressing kicks it up a notch, with a hint of lemon and sweetness it's a must try again. The ingredients taste super fresh and this salad is absolutely a good deal for the money read more

Crisp - This salad has so much flavor - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The raw chicken Caesar salad is delicious.... thanks for the food poisoning. Never eating here ever again! read more

Crisp - Salad Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was 'greeted' by two employees who didn't appear to want to be there - they actually seemed annoyed that guests were there. The food came out after about 10 minutes (I think that's a bit long for a to-go order but I can deal with it) but unfortunately I was given the wrong order. I had to run to a meeting so I couldn't go back and deal with it. Food was OK - Maybe you'll have better luck... read more

I had a fantastic turkey BLT with side salad today for an early lunch. The dressing on the very fresh salad was perfect and light! I'm glad I stopped in early to beat the crowd. Very nice staff and great prices. This is a little jewel of a spot to pick up lunch to go! read more

Watch them make your salad! I ordered and paid for a chicken Caesar salad. Got back to my office to find no chicken! Otherwise, the salad was just ok. read more

Consistently good salads and wrap options. I prefer to build mine own and add one of their delicious dressings to the side.

As a lover of all things salads... I was way disappointed. I am ok with paying for an over priced bowl of lettuce if it taste better than a bowl of lettuce. I wanted a southwestern type salad - not an option no black beans... ok fine then the dressing ( ranch) was horrible, it was thin runny and flavorless. I was hoping all the hype I heard from co-workers was true... but er' ummmm... not so much. I will go back to Chopt. read more

New spot right in Latta Arcade!! This is a popular lunch spot during the week. It is standing room only and take-out only. There are standard salad options or make your own!! That is my favorite! I have tried several different proteins including the shrimp, pork tenderloin and the tofu. All proteins are sauteed up fresh for you while you wait. Prices are very reasonable - about $9 bucks for most salads. Comparable to Dean and Deluca any day - size and freshness are very similar (but Crisp is cheaper!!) Get there early - a line starts to form inside. You will love it! This is my new favorite Uptown lunch place. Grab your salad here and head to Romare park or to the atrium to sit and people watch. :-D read more

I went for a salad at Crisp - 320 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC. It was all very good - FCN salad with fruits and Tofu, walnuts. But then today after I went through most of my salad I found a moth (butterfly like fly) in the salad. The moth was alive (barely). Needless to say I was quite shocked. I took the unfinished salad back to Crisp and they were polite and asked me if I wanted refund or another salad. I accepted none and asked for management to address it. read more

What's the fuss? Crisp is great. Tucked away in Latta Arcade is this hidden gym and if you blink, you may miss it. What you cannot miss around lunchtime is the line at Crisp, generally an indication that there is something good inside that people find worth waiting for. I find that the line moves quickly, but you can expect to wait 15 minutes getting your food from the end of the line to leaving. This location only has takeout and barely enough room to stand. That's the only downside. When you walk in, it's your turn to order, which can be overwhelming for newcomers. This is a salad spot. You can choose from one of their salad options OR you can make your own. If making your own, you're given three choices of a base, romaine lettuce, spinach, or an arugula combination. I always get the spinach and it's always fresh. Next is your protein. Your choices are chicken, salmon, etc. Your protein choice is yelled to the guy on the grill, who makes it then and there. Then you choose up to five toppings for the salad. Last, your salad dressing. There are about 8 to choose from. After you've placed your order, you pay and find a place on the wall to stand and get out of the next man's way. Normal price is going to be around $10 (including the salmon that I always get). I have found the staff to be friendly. However, I smile first and always know what I want. They get really busy around lunch, so don't expect too much hospitality as their main priority is keeping the line moving and getting you in and out rather than make you feel wanted. My personal favorite is spinach w/ blue cheese, corn, craisins, garbanzo Beans aka chick peas, and Balsamic Vinaigrette. While I love bacon, I have found theirs to be hard. The olives are quite tart. Good luck! read more

I doubt the line out the door that can be seen every workday lunch rush is due to the food. The salads are okay, I guess, but they're nothing special. They don't even really chop up the ingredients, so you're left with a $9 salad that has paper plate sized pieces of lettuce that fling dressing all over your shirt. The portions are pretty large, so maybe all these would-be healthy eaters justify eating a 5lb. salad because it's health bacon, egg, and salad dressing on there. 3000 calorie salad? hell yes! that thing's loaded with veg. The worst violation I saw, was a mass of obviously old (and looking rather slimey) mushrooms. Cmon now - with that demand, you have to be the freshiest of the fresh. Maybe the line out the door is for the display put on by the saladristas? It's like watching German efficiency with New York attitude and Japanese volume throw ingredients in a bowl. At least they take and yell your name out when it's ready - you're part of the show! No, the real reason there is a line out the door is because the lunch crowd of Charlotte is DESPERATE for healthy alternatives. Even though Crisp may not exactly hit the mark, they're the first salad joint in Charlotte and have cashed in. If any of the owners happen across this review - I'd recommend taking a trip up to DC and checking out Chopt creative salad company. Really think there is a high ceiling for a restaurant concept like this, so learning from a company that is killing with the same concept will bring a fresh (no pun intended) look into your offering. read more

Delicious salad; loved the healthy options. Staff was very helpful and kind. I will definitely be back

A foray into the salad world is like stumbling onto the dark web. So many secrets, so many questions. My pathetic attempt to attempt eating healthy has my bank account meeting it's demise. Being an analytical, inquisitive natured person, I have to ask, why the hell do salads cost so much!? Farm to table right? No processing, no slicing or dicing (okay maybe all slicing and dicing), Just wash the damn lettuce right? But since I've been on my quasi-health kick, I had an epiphany. I realized that getting a cheesesteak with fries or a bacon marmalade burger; meals that take me hours to prepare at home are actually cheaper than these seemingly simple salads. What gives? I mean, who knew salads with protein costs an average of $12? Is it the shelf life of veggies? Is this the national average? Is this median specific to uptown Charlotte? Is all this bacon and cheese on top healthy? D&D, the multiple places with Fresh in the name. $9 for a salad sans protein? $2.50+ for protein and were up to $13-14 with tax and tip. So anyways, what were we reviewing again? Oh yea CRiSP. Back to Crisp. Just another salad bar with in house salads and make your own salads. Nothing crazy, just your basic salads that well, taste like a salad. Proteins aren't insanely marinated, so you still get many natural flavors. Salads aren't overdressed, so you still taste the veggies. And the best part? The best part is most salads cost only about $9 WITH protein! read more

Salads are tasty -- of course they are, the lunch line is 30 minutes long. But they're pricey, too. And I'm not sure you're getting the most bang for your buck here. Ingredients could afford to be chopped up smaller. The staff is also clearly not super happy to be here, but that could be because they're slammed at lunch and probably don't get any breaks during that time. A previous reviewer was on the right track when suggesting that Chop't would be a good model here, because you get more goodness for the same price as Crisp. They could consider a frequent customer card to make people feel like their money is better spent. I'll probably be back soon and often because there aren't many healthy and delicious salad options in uptown, but Crisp should beware if someone else comes to town and offers yummy and healthy food at a better price. read more

Today was my first time at this location... The reason I have not been to this location is because they do not carry a full menu. I rather have a sandwich than salad. Therefore, I always go next door to Clover Joes, which has the best subs in town! To be honest I don't think ill be back to this location. Why? 1. Customer service is awful One o the girls working today could not hide her face expression on how much she was hating her job... 2. They don't offer a full menu 3. It is a very small location and it did not smell so well in there... Pros: I had the small flank steak salad and it was pretty tasty! read more

Terrible; get orders wrong constantly, including mine so said I'd never go back. Made the mistake of doing so 6-months later (11/8/19) and found a metal bar in my salad. Wish I was exaggerating, but that was the case. When I brought it to their attention, they refunded my money, but didn't really care...if you try to email or call them, you can't get through. Terrible place and there are lots of other great places in Latta (Clover Joe's, Phil's Deli, etc.) read more

Moving from the West Coast, it's hard to find a good salad here in the South that is meant to be a meal. The girls at Crisp, Annie & company, do a tremendous job. it's great to go somewhere that w/multiple locations doesn't matter where they see me they know my name. The salads & sandwich specials are interesting & show a creative flair. read more

Just discovered this place and has become my new favorite healthy lunch spot! You can customize everything and they grill up the meats right on the spot! They have salmon, chicken, pork, shrimp, steak, and tofu for proteins. Huge portions and about $9-10 for a super filling salad. As mentioned, the line can build up around lunch time but they do push people through fairly quickly, so it isnt too bad. There isn't any seating inside. However, there are alot of chairs outside and tables in the park across the street. read more

Tossed salad with various types of protein, good for the vegetarian, pescatarian, or non-tarian eaters. There's a long line during lunch so you'll definitely have to wait for your salad but they are very efficient and quick! I got a custom build salad with salmon topping for a little over $10. They gave me two filets too! You get 5 toppings for no extra charge. The veggies aren't the freshest of the bunch but better than D&D salads. Good place to go for a healthy, protein-filled lunch. They're also expanding to meet higher demand! read more

Their steakhouse salad is great except they don't cook the steak like they ask you. Today I ordered it rare since other times I've ordered it med-rare and is always cooked med to medium well. Ordering it rare today made no difference. It was cooked medium to well done as usual. Disappointing. read more

Salad potions are pretty big and huge. It's challenging to cook fresh salmon during busy lunch hour but it appears they aren't fresh cooked everyday. I wish they fix this. read more

I really want to love this place, but it's hard to. Friendly and quick service, expected pricing, and good location in uptown. I've been 3 or 4 times with coworkers, and they make a big salad with a fair amount of veggies, eggs, and bacon. However, the chicken is like sawdust. Every time, it's just soooooo dry, and ruins the meal. The steak isn't much better. I don't know what's wrong with their grill or cooking method for meat, but it's just not good. read more