I'm a soup and salad person. In downtown, this place has the most affordable salads and soups, and they're yummy! The sourdough bread here is the best. Attaching pic of my half eaten sourdough bread hehe read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Sourdough (half eaten) - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Found my salad spot in downtown! First time coming here and got a cup of tortilla soup with a side salad. The salad was fresh, lettuce was vibrant green, and the caesar dressing was hearty and tasty. However, the container is small, and the owner packs it full, so be careful when eating. The tortilla soup was great! A touch of heat but delish. Will definitely be back to try more salad and soup flavors, or when I need a lighter/healthier lunch! read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Tortilla soup cup - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Used to frequent this place a long time ago when I worked in town. Thought about their salad so made a special trip to pick up my favorite The "South Of Market" salad that includes assorted greens, sliced seasoned Boneless Chicken Breast and Fuji Apples...yum! Ordered The "Grant Avenue" for 3 family members that includes assorted greens, sliced seasoned Boneless Chicken Breast, Mandarin Orange Sections, Won Ton Strips and Walnuts. You have a choice of the following salad dressing: - Sesame Deluxe (House) - Italian Vinaigrette - Ranch - Classic Caesar - Bleu Cheese - Thousand Island - Hawaiian Balsamic - Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil A long time ago, they used to serve the salads in a tall cup with a dome cover. You would pour the dressing, put the cover on and shake, shake, shake. They now have it in a bento box but it still works that way. Also ordered 2 Bowls of their Tortilla Soup for all of us to share. The soup consists of tomatoes, shredded chicken, onions, garlic, cilantro roasted peppers, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese and fresh cilantro. With the soup, you have a choice of French or Sour Dough bread with butter. The Tortilla Soup was a little spicy but that's where the bread comes in to lessen the heat for me. When ordering the salads, the owner wants to know: - Name of the salad - Salad dressing you want - Chopstick or fork And for the soup: - Name of soup - French bread OR Sour Dough bread - Butter? The service is super fast when you give the owner all the info he needs since all salads are premade and dressing is pre-packed. This place is located at the Tamarind Park. I know they have parking at that building but not sure if they validate. I used to walk here during my lunch hour but today, I was dropped off while my husband found parking on the street and picked me up when I was done. We all enjoyed the soup and salad...both are so tasty! Can't wait for the next time!! read more

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TLDR: Salad good, kinda pricy I actually really enjoyed my caesar salad! Since I work downtown and spend most of my job sitting in an office, I generally want something lighter for lunch. San Francisco Salad Co really hit the spot. The caesar dressing was really thick and tasted homemade (not sure if it actually is). The salad contained a healthy amount of chicken, some parmesan cheese, and croutons. It was the perfect lunch sized meal and I was definitely full after. It's a little pricy at around 13 dollars (with tip), but it's Hawai'i so I can't complain. Owner (??) is friendly and packs up all the necessary goodies (soup or bread and such) for you. I'll definitely be back! read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Caesar Salad - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Been coming here for years. Super consistent and great soups and salads. Really healthy and good but come early as he only makes a set number of salads for the day and once it is sold out that is it for the day. read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Salmon - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A hidden gem in downtown - tamarind park on Bishop street. Quite a few eating places to eat here, but San Francisco Salad Co makes a variety of great salads to select from and a salad dressings you can choose too! Salads are fresh and so delicious! Today, we got the oriental chicken salad (the grant) and it didn't disappoint! There was a short line, but service was good once it was my turn. It's a small shop that offers no indoor seating but there is places to eat outdoor. I'll be back to try more salads and soups! read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Menu - as of June 2025 - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Lunch on a budget and thinking to save on calories equals soup in the downtown area. This place has been here for years. I appreciate that it lasted through the pandemic and wanted to try the tortillas soup again. The staff seemed different and wondered if they changed ownership. I ordered the large soup and saw the man add chips first then add soup but not to the top. There is no seating and this is definitely a to go place so grab your grub then eat elsewhere. Soup tasted like it did 10 years ago, little spicy, tomato, cilantro, cumin and lotsa pepper. Soup is pretty filling but I think you should order a side so you are not hungry again in an hour. Soup was good and included French bread is satiating. Will I be back? Maybe not anytime soon. I think paying almost $10 for soup and bread is a little steep. read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Tortilla soup - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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San Franciso Salad Co. in downtown Honolulu has the best tomato basil soup that I've ever eaten! I also look for the soup at other places but now I can just walk over to order a bowl when I have craving. I was going to take a photo but then the soup's aroma distracted me so I decided to just have my soup! I will take a photo next time. read more

Salad nice and green and very crisp...but the salmon super dry! So I got to enjoy the greens, but salmon needs to be turned into dip or put into a soup or something. Bummer. read more

Tortilla soup was pretty disgusting. I had to throw the whole thing away. It's as if they put tortilla chips in there and let them soak up all the liquid. Turned the whole thing into a soggy mess, didn't even look like soup. The side salad was good and I really enjoyed the house dressing, so I'm sure their other salads are good as well. Just overall disappointed. Probably won't return. read more

If you're in Honolulu downtown over lunch and want the Best Tasting Salad I've ever had, get the Grant Avenue. Every year I come back to the island the owner remembers me even after being gone for 5 years. Every time I have Sesame Ginger dressing on a salad I think I miss SF Salad Co... don't take it for granted! read more

Sorry I don't have any photos it was too good to wait to take a picture! This small little humble place is the best! I think I started eating here since before middle school for me and I'm 32 now! I sometimes get the salad like the grant, south of the market (the one with apples) or the Buena vista. But the reason why I come here is because of that soup. Idk what magic is thrown in with it but every soup is delicious! The sausage and potato soup is amazing but the winner here is the tortilla soup! Like damn, it's sooooo good! Anyone who works at bishop square, downtown should check this spot out! It's a one man show know who I presume is the owner, but he's nothing but friendly and the food is quick. Granted everything is premade but it's downtown people wannna get food and go. But little do they know he actually makes the salads and soups fresh everyday he's open! So get there early because if it's out it's gone try your luck next time or get there earlier read more

Once upon a time in a land far away there was a college student working in a non-profit on Wall Street in New York City who had fallen deeply and madly in love with Hale and Hearty Soups, a build your own salad and soup establishment that left you feeling full and not stuffed. The college student eventually grew up, moved around quite a bit and found herself working for what seems like minimum wage in downtown Honolulu. Still lusting over the perfect soup and salad lunch, this now grown salad enthusiast searched near and far for something to fit the craving. Enter San Francisco Salads. Now this place is NO Hale and Hearty Soups. There is no build your own salads, there is no wide variety of soups, BUT what they do have is freshly made, well prepared salads and delicious soups, even if the choices can be a bit monotonous. Where San Francisco Salads succeeds is in the quality not quantity of their offerings. All salad offerings are named after places/neighborhoods in San Francisco and run the gamut of a regular house type salad to several salad options with chicken to include caesar, oriental, greek, chef's salad, etc. and a salad option with salmon. You can tell the salads are prepared fresh daily and contain quality ingredients. The soup offerings are tomato basil, tortilla, sausage and potato and chicken and wild rice. I have only tried the tomato basil and the torilla soup but both are delicious with the tomato basil being a favorite. You also can select your choice of dressing and bread. Extra bread can be purchased for $1 apiece and soft drinks are also available for purchase. San Francisco Salads is a one man show with who I assume is the owner taking orders, payments and packing orders to go. Despite being a one-man operation, the wait is never too long and service is efficient, though not too friendly. While I'll always miss the make my own salad option of years past, this place is perfection for days I don't have home lunch and I'm not looking to induce a diabetic coma by ordering plate lunch. read more

This is a take out place, no seating inside. It's nice, lots of salad and soup choices. I love the Tomato Basil Soup. It comes either in a cup or bowl with some bread , size depends on what you ordered. The service is quick, the person in front was very nice and helpful. read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Tomato Basil Soup - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The owner is a friendly and kind man! He is quick to get your order ready and runs a one-man show. The food is really good and I absolutely love the soup. My favorite is the Tortilla soup which I could probably eat 5 gallons of! The salads are delicious but I usually get the combo (side) salad. If I could order the whole menu, I would. The shop itself is pretty cozy, and the aura is humble. Located in the Bishop Square shops. read more

FOOD one of the healthier places to eat in bishop square. Large salads are a pretty good size. You can choose from several different dressings. They also have homemade soups (havent tried any yet) Read the salad descriptions so you know whats in it since the names are not normal (theyre all sf places) CUSTOMER SERVICE pretty efficient at serving you and putting everything together since its all premade read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Chicken caesar - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Overall: tasty salad for quick pickup Parking: downtown so try the Alii parking structure or street Cleanliness: clean Ambiance: chill pickup lunch space Noise level: quiet (no tables inside) Recommend dish: whatever you like with the sesame dressing Service: friendly Good bang for your buck?: yup, pretty good deal for downtown Would I come again?: yes! Fun tip/fact: just check out what's in the display case to see what he has; never know what he has in stock This is my go to salad place. Consistently, the greens are fresh, clean, the chicken is low fat, and it's always ready to go. Usually the salads are enough for a meal or two, especially if you paid it with a bread or soup. The owner is also very nice and remembers my order. ~Enjoy! read more

San Francisco Salad Co - The "Grant Avenue" Salad - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This little shop packs a lot of fresh ingredients. I have been going to this place for quite some time now and the food never disappoints me! As one of the healthier lunch selections in Bishop Square, I love how the food is fresh and crispy. This place is only limited to soup and salads but it does fulfill my healthy cravings. Service is amazing too! The owner is friendly, helpful, and personable. Since these salads and soup are made daily, they have only limited amounts available so get there early! I do love how their restaurant name ties into the names of their salads which are locations in San Francisco (oh how I miss traveling there!). My usual go to dishes are the "Grant Avenue," the "Ashbury," and the soup (Tomato Bisque) and salad combo with either the Hawaiian Balsamic or their House Dressing. It is the right amount of food for me to get through the rest of the work day without having that afternoon sluggish feeling. Check their little shop out today! read more

I work Downtown where there are many lunch options available. Most of these restaurants, if eaten at regularly over time, will help office workers pack on the pounds while sitting at an eight hour desk job. I appreciate restaurants like San Francisco Salad that offer healthy and delicious soup and salad at a reasonable price. Even my guilty pleasure at San Francisco Salad, the Italian sausage and potato soup, is healthier than any lunch plate. I find the soup to be very filling and loaded with large chunks of sausage and potatoes. The large size includes a roll or piece of bread and butter. I have tried several of the salads. The taste is a bit on the bland side, but that is to be expected for super healthy food that isn't cooked in butter or oil. Salt, pepper, and salad dressing are available if you choose to spice up your salad. My favorite so far has been the salmon salad. The gentleman who works the counter is friendly and I always look forward to conversing with him while he prepares my meal. For anyone who wants to start eating healthier during lunch hour, San Francisco Salad is a good place to start. read more

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I've heard amazing things about this small lunch spot and it did not disappoint! The salads are super fresh (ZERO soggy/gross vegetables) and you can tell they're made that same day. The soup is delicious and flavorful. Not overly sweet/watery and has such a great combination of ingredients. The service is super quick even with only one person prepping and ringing up. I got the bowl of Italian sausage and potato soup with combo salad. The soup comes with a pretty big slice of fresh bread (its warm!) and you select your own dressing for the salad. The Italian sausage and potato soup was a bit spicier than you think it'll be (I thought it was great!) The Italian dressing for my salad was perfect. Not too sweet/tangy/salty, and they give more than enough for your salad. Speaking of the salad - it may look plain and humble but I can't stress how FRESH it is! Crispy romaine, plump tomatoes, and juicy cucumbers. Plus there's a variety of red leaf lettuce and spinach too. In my opinion, it's a great value for a pretty large and healthy meal in downtown. Especially compared to other cafes with similar offerings. I'll definitely be back and can't wait to try more options! read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Italian Sausage and Potato Soup, Combo Salad and Italian Dressing. - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The tomato bisque soup is a bit less tomatoeee but healthy. The owner is nice but charges you extra for extra bread. I get it, downtown rent must be expensive and parking as well, profit hungry maybe? But if your the only worker..it'd be nice to start a rewards program or something similar. Aside from that, he is always fast in taking orders and makes it right away. So I'm in and out of there fast. No tables to eat inside, it is actually really small but there are tables outside. read more

Good salads and soups are flavorful. A bit on the higher price scale for salad, but large portions of greens.

The tortilla soup is a favorite in our office - the owner is personable and very nice.

Make consistently good salads and soups and weathered the pandemic to thankfully continue. Wish they had delivery service because can only enjoy when I'm in the neighborhood. Run by a very nice gentleman read more

Fresh and healthy in Downtown! This is one of my go-to places when I'm craving a warm soup and salad on chilly days downtown. They usually have 4 types of soup the most popular is Tortilla. I've tried the chicken rice with fennel and Italian sausage with potato and they were both tasty and delicious. The Italian sausage one has a little kick to it but not overpowering. The combo soup and salad is priced at $7.50 which is decent for downtown prices, it also comes with a French, sourdough or taro roll. Salads are generous and the lettuce is crisp and fresh. Full salads range in price from 7-10$ many varieties to choose from. If there's a line don't worry it moves really fast as most people already know what they want to order. Parking- sorry this is downtown! If you work downtown this place is worth checking out but I wouldn't drive downtown just to eat here. read more

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I got the Italian Sausage with Potato Soup and it came with bread and butter. I really liked it and it was more filling then I thought it would be. It is a little spicy. read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Italian Sausage with Potato Soup come with bread and butter - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love the tortilla soup and Grant Avenue salad. Ordered for a team that was working on a project and everyone was happy with their meals. Glad this location is still open. We used to frequent the one at the Pioneer Plaza location. Same great service and same awesome food. read more

One of my new year's resolutions is to lose weight...while still eating good-tasting food that won't hurt my wallet. San Francisco Salad definitely meets all three criteria. They have a variety of salads and soups to choose from. If you get a regular/full-sized salad, it will be less than $8. And we're not talking about tiny, salads that will barely keep your hunger at bay, but a legit salad that is considered a meal. Their soup and salad combo includes a half salad and either a cup (12 oz) or bowl (16 oz) of soup. This combo is less than $8. I've tried the Union Square, which is a Caesar salad (includes grilled chicken, croutons, and cheese). It's classic and tastes good with the Hawaiian balsamic vinaigrette (the difference between a regular balsamic vinaigrette and the Hawaiian balsamic vinaigrette is the spices they include with the Hawaiian balsamic vinaigrette). My favorite is the Grant Avenue, which is an oriental chicken salad, with the house dressing, which is a sesame, slightly sweet dressing. The Grant Avenue comes with grilled chicken, fried won ton chips, mandarin oranges, and walnuts. I absolutely loved the crunch of the fried won tons and walnuts with the taste of the sesame dressing. I also tried their soups, which are delicious. While their tomato basil soup is good, my favorite soup is the Italian sausage and potato. The soup is a chicken stock with pieces of Italian sausages, which flavors the stock and the potatoes with a kick of spice. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and always tender. The potatoes and sausage make this soup a filling meal. In addition, the soup comes with bread and butter. One of my favorite soups to order when I'm cold or coming down with a cold. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of food that is provided and it's good, healthy food too! If you're ever in town during lunch on a weekday, definitely check this place out. read more

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Working close by, I came here to try it out. Once I got the soul and salad combo (with tortilla soup since it was recommended by yelpers). The combo salad was good, but I did not care for the tortilla soup. It was kind of spicy and needed more sour cream or something. Today, I got a tall cup of the salad with apples on it (I forget what it's called) with sesame house dressing... This salad tasted fresh and was pretty filling :) I also tried the tomato basil soup (which I liked way better than the tortilla). While they do give you a piece of bread (I opted for sourdough), I wish they gave a bigger piece lol. Overall, the 4/5 star review is for the salads mainly. I really wish they rotated soups or had creamier soups on the menu (like chowders.. After all, chowders are common in "San Francisco" right??) read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I felt like eating a salad so I walked over to the San Francisco Salad Company near Tamarind Park. The guy at the counter wasn't very friendly (no smile), just took my order and went to get my salad and dressing. I asked to add a soup and he quickly walked back to get my soup. I got the Lombard Street Salad with Italian Vinaigrette and a bowl of Chicken & Rice wit Fennel soup. The salad and soup were both tasty, but I'm not sure I'd pay $14 again for a salad and a soup. It's not like the salad or soup were significantly better than Subway or Safeway. The place was empty and the service was fast, but the food wasn't memorable. I may go back again if I need to grab something quick but I'm going to look around for another salad and soup place; something with a more unique menu with daily specials. I love San Francisco and I was hoping to find clam chowder in a bread bowl, but sadly there was no clam chowder on the menu. read more

San Francisco Salad Co - The Lombard Street Salad and Chicken & Rice with Fennel Soup - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Good food and good services. One of the best I tried. Worth going back. Highly recommended

I liked my grant ave salad. Think chinese chicken salad. Everything was fresh and crisp. I kind of wish they pre mixed the ingredients with the dressing when you order since the box they give you is fairly packed (a good thing) but makes it hard to get a nice even mix (a less good thing). Totally unimportant, but I wish the names of the salads better corresponded to the themes the salads are going for. While Grant Ave is in Chinatown, the North Beach should be kind of Italian, and the South of Market should be kind of... iunno digital? read more

So now I'm working in a new part of downtown these days, another part of Bishop. Weirdly enough I've worked on other parts of Bishop and each area has its own ecosystem of "steps away" shops, food choices and other idiosyncrasies. My brain is adjusting to the new work but also organizing a short list of what is available close by, a new set of favorites. This branch of San Francisco Salad is a welcome and familiar choice for healthy food. I like it a lot (Lloyd Christmas voice). I remember the person who works here from the old Pioneer Plaza location. He's nice and very fast at what he does. I want to say he is one of the owners, not 100% on that though. I had some great tomato basil soup the other day, a favorite from way back. 100% veggie ingredients. I had a sourdough roll with it and some butter. It was a perfect amount of food and the right type of food for what I needed at that moment, something that rarely happens in life. I was satisfied and happy having not eaten too much and knowing the food was good for me. The salads rock as always. I tend to go for the chicken topped salads. The chicken seems like it is poached maybe? I notice the herbs are nicely incorporated into the outer layer of the chicken which presents really well. Not sure how that is done. Very nice. I know I'll be coming here a lot. Thanks! read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've worked around the corner from this place the past 8 months and I walk pass it everyday. I finally tried it and actually like it. The owner is nice and friendly. The other day I wanted something really crunchy so I went for the Oriental Chicken Salad. I like how it had the mandarin oranges, walnuts and won ton. The dressing is a house sesame, which is really good too. My co worker tried the Tortilla soup and highly recommended it. I even ask the owner and he said lots of people like his Tortilla soup. I went for the Italian sausage and potato soup and I liked it too. It kinda reminded me of oxtail soup where it has a bunch of spices inside. Next time I'll try the Tortilla soup. Can't say I don't like the place if I haven't tried it =P Hope you can check it out one day when you are in the downtown area. note: no free parking unless you are dropped off. There is a parking garage but you know how parking fees are in town. There is also meter parking by the post office. There are lots of tables to sit at outside and nice area to sit in the bishop square area. read more

I've never really looked at a salad and thought, "wow, that looks great." But man, these look great. They're very clean and in healthy proportions. Dressings are great too. I love how there are different names and they're all so unique, masterfully crafted to maximize the chemistry between the flavors. Almost like a mixologist at a bar but with salads. If you're like me and need a little more, grab a cup of soup too. Tortilla soup is great, sausage one is awesome. Haven't tried the others yet because I'm too hooked on the other two, but sooner or later I'll oblige. Also, call me weird but there's something about having bread just thrown into the brown bag without being wrapped in plastic that makes it seem so...organic? The owner's pretty friendly too that's always a plus! read more

This is located downstairs of my work so I finally decided to try this place today for lunch. I got the soup and salad combo that came with bread for $7.95. Not a bad deal! I tried the Italian sausage potato soup and it was spicy. Different kinda spice but more of a black pepper spice. It comes with mixed greens and cherry tomatoes salad bf your choice of bread and salad dressing. I love how their salads are baked different areas in San Francisco like "The South of Market, "The Marina" etc. I love it cause I used to live in SF for 5 years so this place brings me back great memories of a great city. read more

San Francisco Salad Co - Italian sausage potato soup - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I couldn't make a fresher salad if I tried. Very decent sized salads for under $10. And I dig that they come in reusable containers.

I have returned! This time I tried the tomato basil soup and salad. Ahhhh yes! Comparing to my fav TBS at Nordies...this one is just a bit more peppery but still very delicious and cozy! Gentleman behind the counter is very sweet and helpful if you can't decide. Your order is ready in a flash-all bagged up and ready to go. This place is be pumping when the cooler weather start soon, so get there early! See you there! read more

I make it a point to swing by a few times a month to visit the lovely gentleman behind the counter. He always has a smile for you and is just good energy. Beyond that, they have a wide variety of salads which are always fresh and reasonably priced. The soups are great also; the Italian sausage and potato is my favorite. I recommend sneaking over a bit earlier than the lunch rush as they do get quite busy and can sell out of popular options pretty quickly. read more

Ever since I began my quest to eat healthier a month ago, I have visited San Francisco Salad probably about five or six times. From the get-go, my go-to was the half-portion Union Square, their version of a chicken Caesar salad. Here's the deal: San Francisco Salad offers salads with the freshest ingredients at competitive prices. Recently, if I'm not too hungry, I split a soup and salad combo with my mom at lunch. She takes the soup and I take the fresh green salad. Altogether, the meal costs a tad over $7. Pretty good considering the meal can fill up both me and my mother. I can't stress the quality of the vegetables. I just had a salad from Down to Earth and felt that the vegetables weren't as fresh as the vegetables I get in the salads by San Francisco Salad. I now feel equally disappointed by the vegetables at the salad bar at Whole Foods. The man who operates the joint is extremely skilled at what he does. Only one door works, and usually someone is holding the door since the line goes out the door by around noon. The man does everything from taking orders, grabbing the soup, salad, dressing and utensils, and ringing up each and every single customer. Props to him, because he keeps the line moving given his limited staffing. I suppose that if you've been in the business long enough, you have the expertise to run the show by yourself and do a good job at it. If you are trying to become healthier like me, I would definitely recommend San Francisco Salad. It's not your everyday, average salad here, and your wallet will thank you for eating here too. read more