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    Sauce on the Side

    4.5 (767 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Beer Bar
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Noel F.

    I truly love any and all Sauce on the Side, but I love their new option where you can get a "mini" calzone and small salad or starter as a pick 2 situation. It's a great deal and you get the best of both worlds! I did the build your own calzone and it was stuffed with cheese, vegan pepperoni, mac and cheese, and spinach. Absolutely delicious. And I've had the Strawberry Fields salad before, it hits every time. I picked up takeout, which was easy enough aside from parking, but they can't control the snowy streets! Staff I interacted with were very friendly for how busy they were at lunchtime.

    Meat me in St. Louie
    Marc T.

    Went here after a game for some food and beers. Very nice staff, plenty of seating inside and out, and good calzones We split a Meat me in St Louis and a large salad. Food was good and perfect size for us to split. Would love to come back again and try different flavor.

    Duke
    Asheritah C.

    We ordered calzones to go, intending to eat outside, and the food was ready for us when we arrived. But the temperature had dropped on our walk over, and we were so cold, that we asked if we could eat in instead. The serve was friendly and welcomed us to pick a table in the quiet dining area. I was immediately grateful for his hospitality and willingness to accommodate us. But the star of our dinner were the calzones, of course. I've had calzones in several European countries, and I've made them from scratch at home too, but these calzones were epic. The flavor combinations were ingenious; I was particularly pleased with the Duke, but my kids enjoyed the Noodle calzone, and the dipping sauces made for multiple combinations of flavors that we enjoyed. I think it's the dough that puts these over the top, but regardless, we'll certainly be coming back on future visits to St. Louis.

    Calzone
    Jean G.

    Tasty fresh large calzones. About $70.00 for 4 people Off brand sodas but good. I liked the black cherry. Only a few blocks from arch. Restroom is in back through another building, take elevator up to 2nd floor, and walk behind elevators.

    Gluten free Meat Me in St Louis
    Annie T.

    Bring celiac, I haven't had a calzone in ten years. Until yesterday! And it was sooo good! They use rice flour for their gf calzones, and use separate cooking pans/utensils. It takes a few extra minutes, but worth it! My calzone was cheesy, steamy, and so full of flavor. Absolutely delicious! It was so good I went back the next day to get another gf calzone, and a regular one to bring all the way back to Arizona (where I live) to share with my husband (who's never had a calzone). His first calzone was an amazing! He loved it! He jokingly said we're getting in the car to make the 22-hour drive for more. Great job, Sauce on the Side. Next time we're in STL, we'll be stopping by!

    Meat Me in St Louie
    Danielle H.

    I got the Figgy Piggy and my husband got the Meat Me in St Louie. They were both good; however, my Figgy Piggy was lacking filling and was mostly dough. My husbands on the other hand, had an appropriate amount of filling for the roughly $12 price point. The food was good, fast and fresh. It's a huge calzone, so we couldn't eat the entire thing in one sitting. However, they have cute little baby pizza boxes for you to take your left overs home with you. The sauces already come to the table in plastic cups with lids, so those can easily go home with you too.

    Build your own calzone
    Ali F.

    I consider myself a calzone connoisseur and this place has everything I look for in a calzone! I was in STL for work and was delighted to see a calzone place near my hotel. My current home city of Chicago has an absolutely disappointing lack of them so I seized the opportunity to order one on a Sunday night for takeout. First, they use ricotta in their base cheese mixture- that is a must for me and really elevates a calzone. Second, they top it with Parmesan cheese after it is baked. Third, the crust is top notch- crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and perfectly seasoned. All of these add up to a truly excellent calzone. You get to choose from a variety of sauces but I went with a standard marinara which was really good. I did a build your own zone with pineapple, onions, and pepperoni and I devoured the whole entire thing in one sitting! I also ordered the smoked bacon salad and it was a bit of a letdown. It had a VERY smoky flavor, and it was a bit too much for me on a salad but that's probably on me since "smoked" was in the name of the salad. Next time I'd just get two calzones instead of a salad ha! When I picked up around 6:30 on a Sunday the restaurant was totally empty. They forgot the Diet Coke I ordered but I didn't realize it until I got back to my hotel so I called and they refunded that part right away. Overall I will absolutely be ordering from here again every time I'm in STL for work because the calzone was fantastic!

    Went to the restaurant during a short stay in St. Louie for volleyball tournament. So many options! The staff was super helpful and helped us decided between a few choices. We also got the buffalo chicken appetizer and it was my daughter's absolute favorite. The foot took about 15 minutes due to the volume of people in there, but the staff warned us it would take a minute. I know other patrons were getting testy but there is so many inpatient people. Restaurant was quiet yet busy. Overall our food was large, filling, and delicious!

    Cheese calamine with vegan pepperoni and banana peppers
    Liz P.

    Ordered delivery: The order was placed and filled very quickly. They have an extensive menu with quite a few dietary options (gluten free / vegan). We ordered a beet salad, a chocolate banana calzone, and a cheese calzone with vegan pepperoni and banana peppers. Pros: super fast, very tasty, giant portions, and no skimping, so cheesy, all calzones over stuffed with goodness! Only one con- the salad was very wilted/spoiled throughout. Now I know from my own experience it's hard to pick out spoiled leaves in a spring mix. Also life lesson, when eating at a calzone shop, why even try to be healthy with a salad?! With this in mind, I'd totally order again and just leave the salad out of the order.

    Five-O l
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    Went in on Saturday afternoon it was pretty slow so felt kinda abandoned but the host was very genuine and nice. I asked for recommendations and he was nice and told me popular and his preference. Bit on the pricey side as a calzone and a drink was 20$ but worth the price honestly. Best Calzone I've had out of the probably 4 I've had my whole life lol. The Sodas were great too. They don't carry big names and their selection of drinks was interesting and paired well with my meal.

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    Fast, friendly delivery and absolutely delicious! Will def keep in mind the next time we're in town for a Cards game.

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    Good was great. The spinach artichoke bites were delicious. Only complaint was that service was a little slower.

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    Ask the Community - Sauce on the Side

    Does this place serve alcohol? Full bar?

    Yes!

    Yelp says its vegan friendly. What on the menu is vegan?

    The restaurant primarily serves meat, but there are a few vegan options available. You can build your own Calzone - don't get dairy. Sauces come on the side, choose from a variety of veggie fillings. Dough is vegan. BBQ sauce, house red sauce, and… Read more

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