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    Salad Shoppe

    4.2 (195 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Soup, Salad
    Closed Closed
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Cesar Chicken wrap
    N M.

    I get the raw tortilla but No croutons or crushed croutons? No Parmesan cheese. Why tomatoes on Cesar? Not crispy or grilled chicken. So disappointing!

    Law regulations

    I come to SALAD SHOPPE and they don't have a bathroom for customers the LAW says that restaurants must have a bathroom for customers.

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    Jasmine L.

    I love this place! Took my aunt to lunch here today and we both enjoyed it. It was my first time and I've missed having a salad bar like this since the others like it have closed. Cute little spot in downtown Salinas, friendly staff and great service!

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    Rebekah A.

    The Salad Shoppe is a perfect salad bar if you're looking for a healthy lunch spot. The place is cutely decorated, and situated to the left of CVS on South Main Street As you wander in, grab a plate and start assembling your ideal salad. Once you check out, you'll find that you can go back for seconds. The salad bar is all you can eat. They also have soups, baked goods and even a menu with some sandwiches and other items. Support small shops, support local and give the Salad Shoppe a try next time you're craving soup and salad! .

    Sandra B.

    Fresh ingredients, clean establishment, friendly service. You can choose from a variety of greens, toppings, dressings and soups.

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    Thank you for the shout out Corry

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    8 years ago

    If you were ever a lover of fresh choice restaurants this is your place only better. Very fresh great soups and very friendly

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    Wow! nice compliment - Thanks Marty

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    Cheers Steve! Thank you.

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    The best place in town to get a fresh and healthy salad with the ingredients you want. I wish they had places everywhere!!

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    Thank you Cyrina!

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    Ask the Community - Salad Shoppe

    Do you return to self-serve salad bar or is it still served from the counter? Tx

    Your choice of self serve or we will make it if you prefer. We change serving utensils frequently and full sanitize of surfaces. But yes, salad bar is fully open.

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    A lot of people I know are regulars here and they keep reminding me about it…read more We order takeout from here semi-regularly and it's always good and consistent but I rarely stop in. But I think that is about to change. I was at the Farmer's Market that happens right outside this place on Saturdays and I ventured in for an iced tea. What I found was super friendly service. They said I could sit outside at the tables to enjoy my beverage - even if that was all I purchased. That was so cool of 'em that I decided to try a cheeseburger. It's a pretty good burger! We recently had a slew of cloudy, chilly rainy days in Nov. 2025 so today seemed warm and the cheeseburger had a summery char-grilled flavor, perfectly cooked and juicy. They bring everything on the side so you can choose how much you want of everything - lettuce, generous serving of sliced tomatoes and onions. I just have to remember to hold the mayo next time. Some of the outdoor seats have umbrellas and some don't so you can decide if you like shade or sun. They also have heated tables (firepits) for evening dinners. Server came and checked on me twice and when I asked for a to go cup for my tea, she filled the to go cup for me rather than just making me pour what I had left into it. We normally do takeout and they have unique Mexican options from Oaxaco that are healthy Blue Zone inspired dishes alongside the more traditional Mexican options. Plus perennial faves that carried over from the previous owner like real roasted turkey. This is a cool place with solid options to suit many tases and the best part is the super friendly service. I'm going to make a note to come back soon.

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    I stopped by Portabello's for a Sunday brunch and overall, I had a very nice experience. We were…read moreseated right away and provided menus promptly, which is always a good start. We ordered avocado toast, French toast, banana pecan pancake, house potatoes, and an Aperol spritzer. My avocado toast was served on a single very thick piece of bread, which had a very generous amount of avocado smash and was topped off with this delightful and fresh arugula salad. I added an over easy egg for an extra charge that was the perfect balance. The house salad was simple with butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber, with a light lemon house dressing that brought the salad together. It was refreshing. The French toast is pretty standard. Nothing that particularly stood out. The banana pecan pancake was delicious and shared with everyone at the table. The house potatoes were extra crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, which I found particularly satisfying. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and found Portabello's to be a good brunch spot in Salinas. The service was fast, the food portions were big, the food tasted fresh, and it was a nice ambiance. I would definitely return for the avocado toast and potatoes. Side note - I noticed Caesar Salad was misspelled on the menu as "Caeser"

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    Sadly I'm going to be the bearer of bad news and say that First Awakenings is highly overrated. I…read moregrew up in Salinas and always remember this place being busy and thought of in high regard by pretty much all the locals. Being back in town, I had to give it a try after 15+ years being away. What a let down honestly. We were seated right away which was appreciated. It was about 10am on a Wednesday and we arrived just before the big rush it seemed. To drink, we ordered waters and orange juice and coffee. A whole coffee carafe was left on our table which was a bit of a surprise and the orange juice as advertised tasted freshly squeezed. Before ordering our food, my husband began asking the waiter about gluten free pancakes or waffles (since such was advertised online in a review from 11yrs ago) and before he could even finish the question the waiter cut him off to explain all the pancake and waffle options. My husband kindly asked again and was told they didn't have any specific gluten free options. That's ok, he ordered their Bacado omelette and instead of toast on the side he asked for a side of fruit. I ordered their Cinnamon Bread French Toast and a side of 1 scrambled egg and 1 sausage. I was told the sausage only comes in 2 or 4, and so I chose 2. When the food arrived, I immediately thought this all looks ok. And the taste was just the same. The omelette was not fluffy like you'd expect a highly rated restaurant omelette to be. The side of fruit came in a condiment cup and had 1 grape as well as 3 pieces of other fruit. The hash browns were sad looking, pretty pale and absolutely no crunch. My husband even added salt which was sad and rare to watch him do. My French toast was ok, kind of soggy and didn't have any caramelization or crunch on the outside whatsoever. It's definitely cinnamon toast vs a cinnamon roll French toast and was nothing special. The sausage was the best part which says a lot. I wouldn't come back here because there's infinitely better options minutes away.

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