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    Sauce on the Side

    4.5 (354 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Beer Bar, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Calzone chicken bacon
    Divya R.

    Decent place, went for quick lunch, service was good. Food was fresh and good. Had few choices for me. Ordered Chicken calzone - it was big and yummy and had the leftover too. Just wished that they were flexible to sub bacon with chix. Overall good experience.

    Meat Me in St. Louie with extra sauce
    Montez F.

    While visiting The Grove last week, I decided to order from Sauce on the Side, one of my favorite spots in the area. This was probably my third or fourth time enjoying their food, and once again, they did not disappoint. Given how consistently busy this location is--a sign of just how popular and well-loved it is--I've learned to place my order ahead of time online. This helps avoid the wait, and the process is always smooth and efficient. When I arrived, there were a few other guests waiting for their orders, but the staff kept things moving. The gentleman at the register greeted me right away with a warm, friendly attitude, and my food was ready exactly on time. The atmosphere at this location is always a highlight. They offer plenty of seating options--whether you're dining solo, with friends, or as part of a larger group--and the vibe is relaxed and welcoming. The décor and overall scenery of The Grove neighborhood only add to the experience, making it a great place to stop for a meal. As for the food: absolutely amazing, as it always is. Even though I live about 15 minutes away, my order was still piping hot by the time I sat down to enjoy it at home. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. You can tell this team takes pride in what they serve. Sauce on the Side continues to be one of my go-to spots in St. Louis. Whether I'm craving a calzone, salad, or just something consistently delicious, I know I can count on them. I'll definitely be back again soon!

    James M.

    The calzone place of all calzones with local soda and even with good salads. Casual dining but worth a stop because nobody else dos calzones this well

    Hot Mother Clucker
    Cherie R.

    I got the Hot Mother Clucker - not too spicy at all but VERY garlicky, and hopefully you like blue cheese! It was a good calzone, just had some strong flavors! I definitely want to try the pesto calzone next time.

    Marley R.

    Holy yum!!!! Ordered the bulls eye and the duke. They all come with unique side sauces to match each calzone. Both were delicious, our favorite was for sure the bulls eye with french onion aioli. The service was fast and the employees were all super friendly. Lovely location as well near tons of restaurants and bars.

    Steven F.

    Sauce on the Side always hits the spot when family or friends are visiting me in the Grove. Their menu of calzones and salads have so many options, and none have ever let me down. High quality ingredients at a reasonable price, and even when it's busy your order comes out quick. I know they're the basic choices, but their Meat Me in St. Louie calzone and Caesar Salad are both great go-to's for me. The rotating calzone of the month is always interesting, this month's is the Mayflower, and the Thanksgiving themed ingredients all worked together well. Love the "Trans joy" mural painted on the wall outside, as well as all the interior artwork.

    Alice C.

    Tried Sauce on the Side for the first time during a lunch break from school with friends, and it definitely lived up to the hype! I got The Costanza and it was absolutely delicious and super filling. I think I liked it even more than pizza! The crust was perfectly baked and the ingredients tasted fresh. It was a fun, satisfying lunch spot, and I'll definitely be back to try more calzones!

    Italian salad
    Pash W.

    Always stellar customer service with a quality product to match. My favorite is the Duke! And the smokehouse ranch salad. I don't know what they put in that salad dressing, but give me 14 of them right now (IYKYK!). This is always my cheat meal.

    a glass of sauce on the side
    Tank G.

    This restaurant specials in Calzones with........yep, you guessed it, sauce on the side. They do not have much on the menu outside of calzones, salads and bite sides. They also have local sodas, beer and wine to wash your food down. Be on the lookout for their special calzone. You can get one of their signature calzones or you can build your own. They have a large dining area that is very clean and patio seating on the sidewalk in the front and side of the building. The staff there was friendly and courteous. There is metered street parking available in front of the restaurant and within a reasonable walking distance. Avoid the urge to park in the adjacent neighborhood because you may get ticketed. I ordered the special calzone, the Hot Honey Bird. It took about 15 minutes for me to get my food. It was very fresh. It was pretty good and the calzone was stuffed. I could not eat it by hand and had to use a knife and fork. The sauce on the side made it that much better.Surprisingly, the calzone filled me up. I could barely finish it. I almost got a side. I am glad that I didn't. This is a nice small local calzone restaurant. I enjoyed my meal here and I am sure that you will too.

    Courtney O.

    I am definitely a girl who loves her Italian food. However, I am particular. Sauce on the side has yet to let me down on the Calzone, I normally get the vegan pepperoni and spinach, and it delicious . If you are around do check them out. Plus they are extremely budget friendly and did I mention reward points!

    Calzone
    Tim A.

    From Chicago, my daughter took me here for dinner. I thought I knew what calzones were... until today! I ordered the Fatty B (5/5). The crust is super flaky and good! It had a different kind of cheese than I'm used to but the sausage and pepperoni were tasty. And it was very filling! You get a dip with your choice of calzone. My daughter got the garlic butter sauce and it was good. I got the spicy red sauce and I thought it might be too spicy, but it wasn't, quite good. They also have an interesting selection of fountain drinks--root beer, lemon lime, and black cherry : ) This is a cool place with great ambiance (5/5). Definitely worth trying. Highly recommended!

    Large Caesar Salad
    Steven P.

    Some of the best restaurant cuisine I have had in a while. My eight month pregnant wife crushed the calzone and my Caesar salad was top notch. Cool place and everyone was friendly with basically three tiers of seated locations. We also enjoyed the fact they had ciders and craft cocktails to sip on while waiting for our meal. The only slight knock on the ambiance was the random fact where we sat the GM ended up having an interview halfway through our meal - so that was a bit unique!!

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    Fast and tasty. Plenty of food for a nice lunch with the pick two option now. The salads are very good also.

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    Best calzone I've ever had. all the meat and garlic butter made my stomach upset, but it was worth it, lol

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    Good concept that is also well executed. Lots of creative options for calzones, as well as other menu items and sauces.

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