I am from SoCal and was intrigued to see a place that specialized in Calzones. I got the five-o. The presentation was nice, the taste was amazing. I didn't think Calzones were supposed to taste this good. The bread had perfect texture, so thick and soft in was able to hold in all the meat and cheese inside! I am really impressed being picky for food outside of Orange County. The food came out in about 25 minutes, the service staff was really nice and the place is huge and right next to the hotel and walking distance to the Arch. read more

Sauce on the Side - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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. read more

Sauce on the Side - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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this place is genuinely so good!!!! so good we might've gone twice in one day.... we got the fatty b for an early and it was pretty good, not busy at all, and amazing service. for dinner we ordered the hawaiian one and it was SO good. the place smells super clean and you really get a bang for your buck. portions are HUGE so you can split it, this goes for salads too. wish we lived close cus we'd be a frequent customer! read more

Sauce on the Side - Fatty B - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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My boyfriend and I were visiting St. Louis, and we were a bit hungry after visiting the Arch and going on a boat tour. Sauce on the Side wasn't too far away, and they have a vegan option. Perfect! Sauce on the Side is a calzone restaurant, with one vegan option, the Skinny V. (I suppose you can make your own vegan calzone, but we went for the menu option.) Although it says it comes with spicy red sauce, we were able to get the milder red sauce, which is also vegan. The calzones are large, so unless you're really hungry, one calzone is enough for two people. I think it's pretty cool that they use a local soda company for their fountain drinks. The calzone, with plant-based pepperoni and vegan mozzarella, didn't blow me away, but it was pretty good. I wouldn't go out my way to eat there, but if it's near where you're hanging out, it's a great place to grab a quick meal. read more

Quite possibly the worst Caesar salad I've had. The lettuce to croutons ratio is terrible. And the lettuce was a lot of butt ends. I also had them add steak. The photos looked like slices. Instead I got chopped tiny bits of steak. Looked like shaved beef. I actually couldn't tell what it was. But now I understand why it was so cheap. The food was ready quickly, but given what it was if it had taken long I would have been really concerned. I don't recommend getting a salad here. read more

Just arrived to St Louis for a conference and looking for a late lunch/early dinner and found this place close to my hotel. What an adorable restaurant! You order at the counter then sit in the dining area where they bring you your food. The service is so good! The staff gave me great recommendations and I went with the Carmen calzone! The ricotta and fontina cheeses were so tasty together and the prosciutto and capicola was a nice flavor. The garlic butter on the side was tasty too! My only complaint was a number of tiny flies that seemed to be hanging around but when I let the staff member know, he was incredibly apologetic and explained that the apartment building attached had an issue with their trash chute so now the restaurant is battling these tiny flies! He replaced my garlic butter since a fly had landed in it, so sweet! I will likely be back during my 5 day stay to try more of this menu! Their salads looked good too so lots of options! read more

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Unassuming but so delicious and filling. Great customer service as well. Super polite and kind even though we came in late. Bathrooms are not easy to find but will def be back. read more

This is a calzone lovers paradise! So many unique combinations that there is something for everyone. You order at the counter and it's brought to your table. They had a pick two special.... Mini calzone, salad or little bites are advertised for $13.99 HOWEVER depending on what calzone or salad you choose they upcharge! This was not explained to us when we asked. The mini calzone was very filling. I can't imagine how big a regular is. The small salad was equally filling. The dining area was clean with plenty of seating. read more

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. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meat me in St. Louie - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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. read more

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Food is always good at Sauce on Side. Love the different options they offer and staff is always very pleasant

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. read more

Sauce on the Side - Calzone - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Sauce on the Side was a fantastic experience from start to finish. It's a counter-order restaurant, but the service was incredibly fast and friendly. We ordered three different calzones, and every one of them was outstanding. The flavor combinations were excellent, the crust had the perfect texture, and everything was served at just the right temperature. The portions were generous and felt like a great value for the price. We ordered takeout and waited outside, expecting we'd need to head back in when our food was ready. Instead, a staff member brought our order out to us, which was a pleasant surprise. They also thoughtfully asked if we needed utensils and napkins before we even realized we hadn't grabbed any. That level of attention to detail really stood out. Great food, great value, and genuinely attentive service. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in St. Louis! read more

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! read more

Sauce on the Side - Gluten free Meat Me in St Louis - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Not sure what I was expecting-- but aside from learning that maybe Provel cheese isn't my thing, it was okay? Outside is a nice enough setup on black-painted metal furniture and overhead string lights, the small salad was fine but should have gotten the large (barely any more expensive, and twice the size!), the Meat Me in St. Louie calzone felt much too liquidly with the cheese and not nearly enough meat. The liquidity of the cheese and the quality of meat inside felt very drowned out by the substantial portion of the flat crust. Again I really wonder how much of it is that St. Louis-style calzones and Provel cheese in particular aren't my thing. read more

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. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meat Me in St Louie - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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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! read more

Sauce on the Side - Build your own calzone - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Fantastic restaurant for lunch. Have many gluten free options and all are delicious. We've made this a weekly stop.

I went during a work trip late afternoon so heat both lunch/dinner crowds. Ordered the monthly special calzone, a strawberry salad, and a cider. All delicious. Staff was great as well. Lots of space inside and out. Was super hot so stayed inside. The only downside was that I needed to get some work done and there was no WiFi available and my phone signal wouldn't work in there. Oh well, just enjoyed the food! read more

My food is always great and fresh! I absolutely love going there on breaks I've become a regular now! Thank you

Calzones were good mainly for the pizza bread but depending on the filling it could be wonderful or not quite what you would expect in a calzone. Chicken Caesar dressing was just average. Not recommended. read more

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. read more

Sauce on the Side - Cheese calamine with vegan pepperoni and banana peppers - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Good calzones even better with the dipping sauces, one can feed 2 people. The food came out in a timely matter and a good experiment overall, would come back again!!!!!! read more

While in St. Louis I went to try Sauce in the Side. The yelp reviews helped in finding this place. It was a short walk from where I was staying. I ordered the Bullseye calzone. The crust was light with a nice crunch. The steak, cheese, spinach, balsamic mushrooms and onions was perfect. I don't know what the side sauce was but it was delicious. It had a nice flavor. Liken to a ranch with a zing in there. It was so good I ordered a calzone to take home. I ordered a pepperoni, mushroom and onion for my to go. The red sauce was really good! Heats up nicely in the air fryer by the way! My server was very kind, engaging and accommodating! read more

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Summary: Exceptional service, friendly staff, and delicious food. I ordered the Magic Carpet Ride with added yolk and meatballs. It was huge and absolutely delicious. The crust had a great balance of sweet and savory flavors, and the accompanying sauce was a perfect complement. The staff went above and beyond by offering suggestions from the menu and checking in on us during our meal. There is ample seating available on weekday nights, with both booth and table options. Don't forget to grab a sticker at the register. read more

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! read more

Sauce on the Side - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I am considering moving to St. Louis just for this restaurant. Seriously most amazing food and very fast. Im tired of seeing the "standard" menu with boring items and this place had the most varied selection. I had a hard time ordering because everything sounded that good. Ordering was fast and easy (kiosk) and the staff was friendly and quick to clean our plates when we were done. portions were very generous for the price! read more

The pictures on the menu drew us in. We got the Meat Me In St Louie, adding the garlic mushrooms. We did DoorDash and asked for utensils/condiments, none came. No option on our menu to get pepper flakes or Parmesan. The calzone is a large portion with the crust being very soft. The pepperoni was disappointing as there was a stack of about 8-10 pepperoni stacked up and tucked into a corner, they never separated them. What made this was the ricotta cheese blend, it was so good. Glad we tried it once, wouldn't need it again 2nd time. read more

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

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. read more

Sauce on the Side - Five-O l - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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What a disappointment. I ordered a sausage calzone and it was far from average. Soft, mushy pizza pocket. Bland overall. The reviews are so good. Maybe I caught them on a bad day. read more

Interesting concept in calzone centered dining. Lots of interesting and unusual options. Each calzone feeds one person, so it's kind of sandwich sized. The salads were pretty good too. They even had interesting beer at the restaurant. read more

Ordered the following: The Gluten Free Fold with Mushroom & Spinach The Roasty Toasty Two delicious Calzones that have flavor and baked with quality read more

If you're craving a calzone or wanna try something new I highly recommend this place. Came in 10 minutes before closing but they were happy to take my order and they were pretty quick. Yummy place in the middle of downtown. read more

Sauce on the Side - Costanza Calzone - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Calzones are often overlooked and not given their time in spotlight, not here! Sauce on the Side is indeed a calzone concept. The simple nature of the restaurant concept is so smart, they pretty much do two things calzones and sauces however, the menu also offers salads and other appetizers. The price point is right for a casual dining restaurant, around $13-$15 per person but, the quantity of the food makes it well worth it. My calzone was big enough for two satisfying meals. Also, the addition of some local beers on tap was a nice touch because beer and pizza (or pizza adjacent items) is always a match made in heaven. Now onto my order, there were so many delicious sounding combinations it was hate to pick. But, eventually I settled on the "Figgy Piggy", an adorable name for a calzone but, also a delectable array of flavors. This was the perfect melding of sweet and savory, with caramelized onions and figs creating a sweet base. The rest of the calzone was packed full of garlicky cheesy goodness and crispy pieces of bacon, it was such a good combination especially dunked in the traditional red sauce. My only wish is, I should have ordered some different sauce options on the side because the calzone is massive and I easily ran out of the marinara cup...I'm sure this would have been great dunked in a garlicky herby white sauce as well. I will definitely be back when I come back to STL because this meal was bomb! read more

Sauce on the Side - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I had the pesto calzone and it was so tasty. The filling was generous and the bread was great for dipping. My date got a meat-lovers calzone and he really enjoyed it. They have a nice drink selection at the bar if that's your thing. (We opted for water after a long day!) We enjoyed the nice patio while waiting for our food. read more

Sauce in the Side is always yummy. My favorite is Meat Me in St. Louie. The proven cheese is delicious. The service on this visit was very good. Everyone in the downtown restaurant was great. We sat inside and it is nice and clean. read more

Sauce on the Side - Meat Me in St. Louie - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Excellent service and food! Cant go wrong with this choice. Portions are good sized.

I learned sauce on the side is a chain that started in St. Louis and has since expanded to other states. It's a great option for a quick and delicious meal. You order at a counter with the food brought to you. I love the unique varieties of calzones, I went for the cock-a-doodle-noodle and it did not disappoint. We also enjoyed an Italian salad to start. Service was great too! Nice location adjacent to some art and a small green space too. read more

Sauce on the Side - Cock-A-Doodle Noodle - Pizza Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This is the first time I try this place and I love it, the calzones were delicious, and the service was pretty quick. The waitress was very nice and took her time to explain what the food was since it is the first time. The restaurant is really nice and quiet so you can have a conversation. 10 out of 10! read more