I've been wanting to go to Salad Days ever since I learned about it on Yelp, mainly because I love the name. I use that Shakespearean expression all the time! Whenever someone brings up something foolish that I did in my youth, I touch the back of my hand to my forehead, toss my head back and proclaim "Oh but t'was in my salad days, when I was green in judgement!" LOL. I really should have been an actress! But enough about The Bard and my career choices, what about the food, right? It was good. I had the Salad Days Special ($8.49). It was romaine and iceberg lettuce, sweet potato mash, 2 dolmades (grape leaves stuffed with rice and spices), tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta cheese, hummus, tzatziki, and your choice of chicken, cooked salmon, smoked salmon, tuna, meatballs, smoked ham or falafel. I chose cooked salmon and asked them to hold the hummus. The salad was huge, but the majority of it was lettuce. Still, a really good deal for $8.49. The cooked salmon was a good size, which I liked. It was cold, but still flavourful and didn't smell fishy. I would have preferred it if the kalamata olives had the pits removed, but they were still ok. They have other set salads or you can make a custom salad. Their model is like Freshii, but I like them much better than Freshii. Staff were nice and efficient. So this is the location in Cumberland Terrace, just west of Yonge. They have another location really close by in The Hudson's Bay Centre, just east of Yonge. I like this one in Cumberland Terrace better because there are a few seats right next to it that is only shared with Esther Queen of the Soups customers. It's a bit more secluded. Note that the Salad Days in Cumberland Terrace is not in the main food court area. read more

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yeah super delish salads are here!!!! The line was short, the price was awesome, and the salad was super fresh! I love beets, and they hooked me up with them- gotta love that! I would love to go here again when we are in Toronto! read more

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Found a lady bug in my salad...gross!!!! Are the leaves washed before served to customers?? read more

Salad Days - Salad day special - Food Stands Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I recently got lunch at Salad Days for the first time in years and unfortunately I have to say that it's just not as good as I remembered it to be. Salads are still fresh, but the portions and prices have changed. I got a small cob salad, which came out to $7.50 with tax included. The salad was topped with cucumber, tomato, corn, olives, avocado, half a boiled egg and your choice of feta or blue cheese. You can substitute any of the toppings, free of charge. The salad is still good but they were skimpy on the feta, chicken, and avocado. Still a decent place to grab lunch but it's not the hidden gem it used to be. read more

This place offers varieties of salad with decent quality. The portion of their salad is huge at a very cheap price. The ingredients of the salad are rich. My favourite here is their specialty Cobb salad and the smoked salmon salad. read more

I really love this place! I always get the Cobb salad (with blue cheese and honey Dijon salad dressing.) A small is more than enough for a regular eater, and at less than $5 you seriously can't go wrong. Ever since Yelp sent me here (thank you Yelp app!) salads from other places never compare in value. I'm always like "ummmm yeah....I could get that from Salad Days for half the price AND it comes with chicken." The owner (I think he's the Owner? The man who runs the cash register?) is so sweet too. The first time I was here, the lady in front of me didn't know it was cash only and was about to leave when he said "no no no, order and pay me tomorrow." A nice mom-and-pop touch-- not typical of what you'd expect in Yorkville. read more

Salad Days - Mmmmmm... The famous Cobb Salad. The large is enough for one big eater or two normal eaters. $8.25 taxes in. Cash only! - Food Stands Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I stumbled upon this salad bar through the help of my trusty Yelp app and the pictures alone were enough to get me salivating. Sure enough today I made it a mission to get my mom and grandma in the car and drive down to the bustling corner of yonge and bloor. I found the take out salad bar on the first level of Cumberland Terrace shopping center tucked a bit back right at the front of the little food court. Because of the pictures and reviews I felt like I had almost been here before but nothing prepared me for the 3 stuffed containers of goodness I was about to receive. I ordered one large Cobb, busting with cubed veggies, avocado, hard boiled egg, corn, a full seasoned chicken breast, and sprinkled with feta and olives...$7.49. Then I decided on the special which came with Greek salad base, puréed sweet potato, avocado, chicken breast, corn, 2 mini stuffed spinach rolls, and tahini....$5.49! Lastly, I decided to be advent little spontaneous a made my own custom salad consisted of spinach and iceberg lettuce, corn, cucumber + tomatoes, asparagus, and avocado, all for $5.30 then opted on smoked salmon for an additional $1! The staff behind the counter were fast and served heaping amounts of each item. Also they sprinkled the dressing very lightly which kept it crisp and healthy. I walked away with a heavy bag of goodies and the biggest grin from ear to ear. This place was THE loophole, it was like that shortcut in Mariocart on the rainbow level. I mean how does the world not know bout this place? Anyways, I hopped back in the car and we drove home to eat since there is no such thing as parking in yorkville. I put the salads all in a giant salad bowl and served up some of each to each person. The amount of food could have easily fed four but we missioned through the entire confection and were healthily stuffed. There's no other place in the city to get such quality and customized salads in the quantity they're dishing out...and the prices are just unreal. I can't wait to go back! read more

I just love this place! The staff is friendly, efficient and professional. And the food! For $5 I always order the small cobb salad and it always surprises with me how liberal they are with their ingredients. They always give you a generous amount of chicken, feta, avocado and in my case, sweet potato puree (I always ask for the sweet potato puree instead of the hard boiled egg). One afternoon I decided to take the salad from the small take-out container and put it on a plate. It barely fit on a regular size plate! It was overflowing!!! When in the area for lunch you have to check them out. Sadly their hours are kinda crap--they are not open for dinner. I am not sure if they are open on weekends? Anyone know? read more

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I didn't want to believe how good this place was. I didn't want to even entertain the thought....And then I ha their Fatoush salad. HOLY CRAP. I usually throw a protein in there (Salmon) just to get a more complete meal but to get that for under $10. How can one complain. Fresh food, Great tasting food! I'm a Salad Days convert.....join us....one of us! One of US! ONE OF US!!!! read more

The quantity and quality that come with their salads is phenomenal. Probably the cheapest lunch you can get around the Yorkville area. Typically I spend between $5-$8 and always leave feeling satisfied. Plus, you feel good about yourself since everything there is so fresh and healthy. I recommend their cobb salad as well as their lunch special. Cobb salad has a lettuce base with ample toppings of avocado, corn, feta, chicken and half a hard boiled egg. Their lunch special is a greek salad with chicken and the best part is the sweet potato mash, so filling and delicious!! The best part is if you're a picky eater, they will make you a salad with basically any combination of ingredients. I had two co-op work terms downtown by Queen's Park Station and on my short 40 minute lunch break I would subway up to Yonge-Bloor station just for Salad Days. Lunchtimes can be busy, but I always came after 1:30 and the service was always quick and friendly :) read more

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I love the salads here! After trying it, I finally get why there is always such a looooonnnnnng long line out the door. The salad bar and also the daily specials and menu items are all priced really well. I tried the veggie pita thinking it was just a pita with some cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes in it but it was loaded with 8-9 items including corn, avocado, hummus, couscous... it was under $6 and so filling and fresh. Best of all? SO DARN TASTY! I wish I lived / worked closer to this place. Totally love. read more

$4 salads!? How can you not go wrong! If you work in the Yonge and Bloor area, this place is awesome for custom salads. It's located within the Cumberland Shops area. The best part is they really pack it in with food. Proportions are great! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND... - Turkey Cobb Salad - Smoked Salmon Salad read more

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This is my go-to salad joint since 2010, and I still frequent it almost on a weekly basis. The quality has stayed the same more or less for the past 6 years, and that alone says a lot! The VFM food here is their Cobb salad. A small Cobb is $5.60 (tax in) for a decent portion. You could get another ingredient instead if you opt out on the cheese. Now that it has two locations around Yonge/Bloor and Bay/Bloor areas, the line-ups are not so bad. read more

Salad Days - Cobb Salad ($5.6 tax in), no cheese and substitute with beets - no extra charge! - Food Stands Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I dont get why this has such a high rating. Food did not taste fresh. Chicken is seasoned in God knows what and was cold, plus you get such a small amount. I don't understand why they just slop everything into the bowl, it comes out looking like a dysfunctional mess. I didn't even get a chance to ask for dressing on the side before she covered everything in it. Do people actually like mashed sweet potatoes on salad? Seemed so strange and wrong to me. Do yourself a favour and take the subway two stops south to College and go to Salus Fresh Foods. Now that's actually quality food. Your mind will be blown if you're used to this garbage. read more

Avoid lunch hour RUSH... if you can. Small space, don't go at noon if your claustrophobic! Great prices and the quality of food is excellent. Salad house is better though... and what's with the music!? Celine Dion, etc... Bad enough you gotta wait in that line, the choice of music is atrocious. read more

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Salad Days...WOW.... I love you :) I work across the street and I can't believe after a year I'm finding this now.. Ordered the cobb salad based on the yelp reviews and it was delicious. Generous portions of fresh ingredients with a nice light vinaigrette dressing. The small came to a little over 5 dollars and I think it weighted over a pound. I asked for no egg with the cobb and was delighted when the gentleman making my salad asked if I wanted to sub for something else, instead of just excluding the egg and giving me the salad as is. Without a doubt I'll be back :) read more

Salad Days - The "small" Cobb (no egg.. added olives) - Food Stands Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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So much salad for cheap price! This place literally just became my top one place to get fresh salad. I got one small size cob salad, only $4.95 before tax. And the ingredients are super fresh and we'll prepared. I love here. read more

If you are looking great salads packed full of flavor and easy on your wallet then I suggest you check out Salad Days. I had the chicken special salad which is basically a Greek chicken salad with romaine salad as a base, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tahini, hummus, and taziki, paired with some nicely grilled chicken! Oh I forgot to mention that It also comes with mashed sweet potatoes and 2 Domas! You might be thinking Wtf? Mashed sweet potatoes with a salad? But my friend! Once you try It the flavors hook you in! The combination of everything is amazing and not to mention that you stay pretty full until dinner time! read more

3.5 rounded down. Everything looks super fresh here! I came here around 2 for a late lunch. They have some many different choices of fresh veggies and a lunch special that can't be beat. I got a make your own salad (small) and this allowed me to choose 4 items from their large assortment of items. A small salad is $5.35 and a large is $6.65 With tax, a small custom salad was just under $7. The price certainly can't be beat by any of the retailers in the nearby vicinity, however, I think part of it is the atmosphere or the fact I wasn't feeling salad on my visit this particular day...I'll be back, perhaps to try the lunch special :) read more

Wow! I have meant to try this place for lunch for a few months and it is definitely as good as all the yelpers claim. The location is not easy to find, its is tucked in the back of the 2 Bloor St. West building (on Cumberland), I had trouble to find the location and called the store and the patron came outside to help me locate the store! What a super friendly bunch! I ordered a lunch special off ritual (to avoid waiting for the long lineups) for a little bit over $7, I got exactly what I had asked for. The vegetables are fresh and the portions are very generous. Despite the 20 minutes walk from my office, I intend on making this place my regular lunch spot. read more

- Consistent quality with cheap and healthy options - Large selection of toppings - Avoid lunch time rush - Great service. They're okay with you substituting items - Go to item : Cobb salad read more

Great salads. Big with the local business crowd during the work week. Try to get there before 11:30/11:40 for faster service. 5/5* read more

This is a great inexpensive place to get some healthy food. Glad I didn't have to pay the crazy $10+ costs for salad they have DT. The line was long but moved quite quickly and there is even seating in a solarium type setting. I looked up reviews in advance cause I wasn't exactly sure where it was, it's located on ground level of the Cumberland Terrace. I got the lunch special which is salad, chicken and sweet potato mash. Everything was excellent and cheap too, $5.65 I think? Only down side I'd say is the chicken portion is small but I guess you get what you pay for. read more

I can't believe this place is so close to my work and I never knew about it. Here I was eating $10 salads from Freshii like a sucka. Well, no more! Checked out The Salad House located at Yonge/Bloor inside the Cumberland Terrace (on the ground floor) facing Cumberland Street. We arrived shortly after 12:30pm and there was a line of about 15-20 people ahead of us but we willing to wait. If there was this many people in line, it's gotta be good! The line moved quicky and once we got closer to the counter, the space inside the acual store was pretty tight. We ordered the small caprese salad ($4.00 w/tax) and the small apple beet salad ($4.19). After paying for the salad, I was told they were out of the cheese for the caprese salad so I went with the Greek. They jam a generous amount of toppings of cucumbers, tomatoes and green/red peppers on top of the lettuce and spooned in about 4 heaping spoonfuls of feta cheese. I was impressed! As for the apple beet salad, there was about 3/4 of a Granny Smith apple in there! A wonderful lunch option in the area. $10 salads be damned! read more

As long as I've worked in the Bay and Bloor area, Salad Days has been a lunch staple for me. Despite the low score (2.5 to be more specific) I give it, I frequent it regularly - you won't find a decent design-you-own salad at this price anywhere else. And their ingredients are fantastic. Years ago, when I first stumbled upon this literal hole-in-a-wall salad place, I was not just astonished at it's prices, but also how, for a measly five dollars, they would send you on your way with a large salad bursting out of its plastic container with smoked salmon and avocado. Today, the price has gone up, and the portions have gone down. I'm not sure whether the primary cause is inflation, or the massive influx of new customers, or the change in management, or all three - but the fact remains that this once bastion of value and nutrition has slipped a little. Mainly in the protein department - 1 dollar used to get you enough smoked salmon to make a lame "whoa this is a lox of smoked salmon haha" pun. Or 2-3 scoops of tuna. Now, you might as well stop downstairs at Bloor Street Market and buy your own protein to add. With that said - keep in mind that you can still get terrific wraps, an eclectic lunch special, and an A+ Cobb. The value in this neighbourhood is unparalleled, so I still recommend, but you simply can't compare the current incarnation with the previous regime, which was undoubtedly a build -your-own-salad paradise. It's like pitting Simpsons season 9 to season 4. Sure, there are still some okay episodes here and there, but it's just not the same show. read more

Wow I just realized I never wrote a review for this. This is not a 5 star restaurant, but value is definitely 5 stars! Dear Yelp, If you ever do an article on healthy lunches, this place must be featured! The Cobb salad is excellent and is way better than a Wendy's salad or Freshii. Packed with lettuce and very healthy servings of corn, avocado, chicken, corn, and egg, it is one of the best salads around! The salads are so good that a few of us started going and now when we go, we end up with an order of 4 to 8 salads for our coworkers. The people there are so nice and efficient as well. The other salad I really like is their special, which is in one large styrofoam container which has a Greek salad base, mashed sweet potato, vine leaves, your choice of cheese and roasted chicken for only 5.49! I never thought I would be eating salads for lunch but now I go there at least twice a week. Even their "basic" salad is stuffed with goodies. Even my boss, who isn't exactly a healthy eater asked for a salad because everyone else was eating it. He ordered a Caesar salad, which in most places is lettuce, bacon bits, croutons, cheese and dressing mostly packed with lettuce - well not here, you get a healthy serving of all those plus tomatoes, cucumbers and chicken and we even asked for extra cheese on the small salad. Doesn't this sound yummy and expensive? Yummy - yes, expensive - no, the small was only 3.79 before tax! This would cost you at least 8 dollars at Longo's. Even if you are not a salad eater, you have to try this place if you work or live in the area..,its worth the walk to Salad Days..and here - you DO make friends with salad! read more

This is as good as it gets because the price for the quantity is actually redick. Cobb salad....small...4.20.... if you check my pic you will see the size of this so called "small" salad..... I will never buy take out salad again from anywhere else but this place. The line up can get crazy but the people that work there are speedy gonzales styles and i just LOVE it. You can sub stuff in and out and there is no extra cost! like this place is wonders and other salad houses should take some tips (AHEM FRESHII) And if your thinking of going to Longo's and hitting there salad bar DONT DO IT cause its so not worth it. You can get 2 times that at this place for literally half the price. The Large salads here are actually unreal. I dont know how anyone finishes them. I also dont know how the place makes money, They are loading on the toppings....3 spoons full of Avacado.... like huh?? just wicked you can get salads as wraps too and they have some soup...dont pass up this place. Its in cumberland terrace....if you enter from Yonge st go straight down the hall...its beside the soup place. If your in cumberland its on the top floor. read more

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I am in love with this place! After hearing all about it from Yelp friends, I decided to check it out myself! After a good ten minutes looking for this place, I finally found it - & boy am I glad I did! I got a small Cobb salad. The ingredients looked super fresh (no wonder- they probably run out after each rush) and they stuffed my box full of veggie and chicken goodness!! At less than 5 dollars you really can't go wrong! It was super delicious and beats any other 'salad' places out of the park! Will definitely return! read more

I usually prefer sandwiches for lunch since I find them more filling and better value than most of the salads in the area (Freshii, La Prep, etc) but Salad Days in the exception. Salad Days is located on the main floor of Cumberland terrace on the corner of Bloor and Yonge and is probably the best value lunch in the area. It is tucked in a corner and always has a huge line during lunch, although it moves pretty quickly. They have several pre-set salads or you can create your own salad as well. I usually go for the pre-set Cobb salad, which has corn, chicken, avocado, eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, and some other stuff, and is about $8 for a big container they fill to the brim. The lunch special is a bit cheaper because its in a (slightly) smaller container but its just as good as any of the pre-set salads. I would definitely recommend it to everyone in the area, and I will be returning to try all the other pre-set salads on the menu. read more

This place is really as good as it gets for a salad downtown at a reasonable price. Any other place I've tried leaves me with a disappointed stomach, or wallet, sometimes both. Now I am not a vegetarian, nor a salad man in any respect. In fact, I'm the kind that's usually quite upset if what I'm eating didn't at any point have hopes and dreams of its own, cut short for my own gastric satisfaction. I drive an SUV. I double bag everything. I run the AC with the windows open when its too hot on the balcony. Hell, sometimes I even make derogatory remarks about plants when I'm walking past parks. That being said, I love this place. I'm not really feeling what others are saying about the size (small actually large!, how can anyone finish a large?!) because for me the large size was just about right to keep me chugging for 4 or 5 more hours. Then again, as a non salad eater, i never really expected to feel /full/ eating one of these. But it definitely fills you up. And not to the extent that you schlep around moaning and groaning for hours after like a hippopotamus with pneumonia. Their dailies are great, at 5.45 for the large size (6.20 with tax.) They also substitute basically anything you want, no grief, and no cheaping out on the good stuff. Most importantly, so that my savage junk food fiend of a body doesn't shut down in panic, they are heavy on cheese, especially if you ask. read more

You are getting a lot of food for the price here, and it's fresh and custom made for you. And don't forget about the sizes! I saw someone getting a tuna wrap and they put three HUGE scoops of tuna on that wrap. My fave order is the greek salad with chicken. The small cost me less than $6 and I couldn't eat it all. Lots of feta! Yum! Lunch time is very busy. There will be a line-up, but even when it looks like a long wait, it's not bad. They have a lot of staff and they move quickly. Lots of choices: salads wraps, all sorts of toppings. Go check it out yourself. Take-out only, but there are tables in the food court quite close by and downstairs too. read more

That's a whole lot of salad for $4! Located in the limited food court of Cumberland Terrace, this busy little stand is a fantastic spot for a quick lunch. It's more like a 3 star salad stop, but I gave an extra star for being one of the cheaper healthier options in the area. The small is a perfect sized serving. It's one of those small styrofoam take out containers but packed to the max. The large salad comes in a plastic box and it's ginormous. Like freaking intimidating. So, I usually get a small. They have wraps here too but the most popular item seems to be the Cobb salad. Iceberg lettuce (bleh), golden kernals of corn, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, chunks of chicken, and lots of avocado. Topped with a house vinaigrette it's a tasty and healthy lunch! Now what surprised me was how much avocado they give you. And it was perfectly ripe and it wasn't quite half an avocado but a whole lot. I'm a fan of this little salad stand. I still have to try the smoked salmon salad. Why pay twice as much for your salad at Freshii? read more

I was wandering around after an interview and just happened to stumble upon this small salad joint. It was a bit busy but the staff were very kind and efficient. They quickly took my order ( I opted for the salad special) and prepared it diligently. In terms of the salad itself, it tasted as fresh as it looked and their sauces were full of flavour. For about $7 (with tax), you definitely get your money's worth, if not more. If I'm ever in the area again, I will have to try out another one of their salads! read more

Always soooo packed for lunch. I personally think is just a temporary fad with all the lunch goers flocking to salad bars. But this is a pretty nice little spot with an extremely fast service and delicious healthy snack food (you can only stay full on greens for so long). I love their lunch deal that caters to all tastes including vegetarians. Don't forget it's a cash only place and be prepared for a scary looking line that moves fast and you can indulge into a freshly mixed salad for your lunch=) read more

If you work downtown and looking for healthy budget friendly lunch, this is the place for you! I love their Greek salad with sweet potato purée , side hummus and a zesty vinaigrette. Highly recommend and will satisfy your hunger. read more

The salads are excellent and fresh and prepared right in front of you. The Tuna Salad wrap was a deliciously basic tuna wrap. Not too much going on, but perfectly executed. read more

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The OG salad joint in the Yonge and Bloor neighbourhood. The lineups at lunch time used to be like someone's worst Disney World nightmare, but when they opened a second location underground across the street, things improved greatly! Still, if you can, aim for just before 12 to miss peak lunch rush. Salads are big and reasonably priced. Lots of toppings if you're a salad customizer. Not me though, I'm a sucker for a good Cobb and don't often venture outside of that (but the lunch special is a decent alternative for cheap!). Or maybe a wrap is more your thing? I like a good wrap, and have enjoyed the Cobb wrap when I've thought "I'll take my salad rolled up in an edible carpet today, please!" They're very accommodating of topping swaps if that's your thing, too. If you're trying to eat healthier and don't want to spend your life savings on some kale, Salad Days is as good a place as any! read more

If you're in the mood for a salad, this is the place for you! They have a large selection of toppings to compliment whatever greens you feel like eating that day. The price is exceptional and the staff REALLY try to stuff the box full for you. They tend to get quite busy during lunch but they serve very fast. I am impressed that they hire about 6 staff to work in a 250 sq ft area to speed up the process, a great reflection on management's commitment to fast service. This is especially important in an office and residential concentrated neighbourhood. read more

I'm obsessed to say the least. I don't understand how they survive with their amazing huge salads for such an inexpensive price. Worth the wait for sure!!! The line was scary at first but then I realized how quick it went and why everyone was waiting. Amazing, fresh and healthy! My #1 go to spot so much that I can't keep myself away. read more

Gary S. recommended this place to me a while back, but I hadn't had the chance to eat here until recently and I'm really glad I listened to him. The Food: We ordered the lunch special which as Gary also mentioned, is the salad, chicken, and sweet potato mash. It also came with stuffed grape leaves and hummus. It tasted fantastic and the portion was quite big. I wasn't able to finish the sweet potato mash. The Place: It's a fast food joint with a fair amount of seating. The Service: When we went, around 2pm, there was a line, but it wasn't long and moved pretty quickly. The people were polite and made the salad very quickly. The Verdict: An excellent place for lunch. Value-wise, it isn't bad, and you feel good afterwards for having eaten something healthy. read more