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    Sauce on the Side

    4.5 (28 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Desserts, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Custom calzone with Meat Me in St. Louie in the background
    Kari K.

    I love this place, I wish it was cheaper especially to make a custom calzone but it's fantastic. The Italian salad (small) is also a good one to get - usually spit it for two. The red sauce is the best. I wish it was a bigger cup. The ricotta cheese is so creamy! It's a low key place, and usually about 10-15 minutes to wait for your pizza. They have a good selection of beers and the place is very new! Definitely worth a stop, and saw they also have a drive thru which makes it way too convenient.

    Hot Mother Clucker
    Kendra W.

    So delish! I had the Hot Mother-Clucker and I was worried it would be too spicy as I like a moderate level of heat and not so spicy you can't taste the flavors. This calzone was spot on with the spice level and had an oh-so-soft and warm crust. I loved it! My partner got the Fatty B, I think it was called, and he also said his was delicious. They have the Lucky brand sodas, and I love me a Frostie. The calzones are large and I took my second half home. Service was quick and friendly. We were asked if we were pleased with our meal, which we were! We will definitely be back, probably a lot because we live close. Last note, it is a bit noisy inside, I had a little trouble hearing my partner while we ate. Still, super happy to have this gem in our area. Did I take too many photos of my calzone, who can say?

    Five-O
    Emily H.

    Sauce on the side is quite wonderful! From the calzones to the soda fountain we had a wonderful time even with our two small children. I enjoyed the unique sodas and tried the root beer, dark cherry, and Dr. P all which were flavorful and delicious. I had the cockadoodle noodle and enjoyed the buffalo butter to dip. My husband had the five-o and we split a large smokehouse salad. I had left overs and they're still good the next day!

    Meet Meat Me in St. Louie
    Marietta M.

    I was super excited when I walked in and realized they have GLUTEN FREE calzones because I try to eat GF whenever I can! We were greeted promptly, all of our questions were answered and we placed our order. I ordered a GF Magic Carpet ride. My husband ordered the smokehouse salad and a Meet Me in St Louie. We shared the salad and both enjoyed it and our calzones were really good. The other thing that I really liked about this restaurant was that they offered glass cups for our drinks - no plastic!!! We are both looking forward to our next visit!!

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    Bill C.

    Great food! I had the Fatty B and asked them to hold the Provel cheese. In retrospect, probably should've asked them to hold the Ricotta, too, but it was still very good. I'm a "strictly mozzarella" guy. Excellent crust and fillings. I love the spicy marinara it came with. This is about the price (or less) of a small pizza at most pizzerias today and is worth it. It will most likely feed most adults or possibly two. I took half home and had it for later. I like the sodas - similar to what they serve at Hi-Pointe. Ambiance...well, there isn't any. Kind of the industrial chic which is popping up everywhere: Black ceiling, cement floor, small wood tables and metal chairs. Not a problem as most likely I'll get future orders to go.

    Hot MotherClucker with garlic chipotle ranch.
    Joshua D.

    This is not my first encounter with Sauce on the Side but it is at this location in Edwardsville. The food is delicious regardless of where it's at but the service here is exceptional. Greeted at walk in and visited several times at table to make sure we didn't need anything. They even offered to refill our drinks at the self serve fountains. The environment was very open and welcoming, you can see the folks in the kitchen making everything to order. I am a fan.

    The Bullseye Calzone, with French Onion Sauce.
    Lady H.

    Fair price for the amount and quality of food you get. Was hot, fresh and juicy. Steak was great. Also had the Jalapeno Cheddar bites with strawberry chipotle jam, not pictured. The jam was awesome, the bites were hot! Highly recommend!

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    Amazing food, great and friendly staff. Food came out fast. Place is always clean. Music was just at the right level

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    Decent food high prices for servings. Pizza joint interiors. Expected more after seeing web site and menu

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