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Sweet Tomatoes

4.2 (467 reviews)
ModerateBuffets, Soup, Salad
Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Melinda M.

I have been wanting to try this place for a long time. I finally had a chance to go with a friend. Nothing has changed. Same food, friendly wait staff, and cleanliness. The clam chowder had HUGE chunks of clam, the salads were spot on. We were really happy with the consistency of what Sweet Tomatoes was and still is. Great job! Now, if you'd just buy a few more of the closed Sweet Tomatoes and get this great chain back in business, you'd have a lot of happy people!

Monica S.

If your a salad person then this is your place. I am a salad person but the selections of ingredients were ok. I feel the placement of condiments were not good. They had cinnamon sugar and honey by crushed peppers & parmesan cheese. Not many dessert foods. This was my first time visiting and I guess my expirations were a little higher than I experienced. I may or may not return. But see what you think?

My huge salad that you build yourself
Joe R.

My co- worker came in in lunch break into Tucson from scottsdale ,Az .. we had been told there was this spot that we had in Phoenix a while back and needed to try out . We sure are glad we finally made the stop . It was delicious, clean , great choice in salad , the staff was very helpful especially the young lady cleaning the tables on 1-28-26 @ 2pm .. we had fresh strawberry lemonade , great pasta , soups , and dessert.. the price I think was very reasonable. The only issue was the parking around the building other than that perfect place to a great salad meal .. but mainly cause of the staff is why I wanna come back .

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Allison P.

I grew up in Tucson so I've been to this Sweet Tomatoes a lot. I was so bummed when they closed and overjoyed when they reopened! I've been twice since they reopened and both times were a blast from the past. Absolutely nothing has changed - they have the same exact furniture and tableware. It is so nostalgic and I love it so much! The first time I went in April 2024 there was a line out the door. Today there was about a 10 minute wait so it was much better. The salad bar was fantastic as always. It's not great if you have contamination allergies, so keep that in mind if you are considering visiting. I built myself a massive salad just like I did when I was a kid, then had some hot bar stuff and dessert. Everything was just as good as I remembered. I could honestly go here for every meal. For about 20 bucks you get unlimited food and drinks for two hours. They only take card so make sure you have debit or credit when you go. It's so worth it! I can't wait to go back again. The restaurant is kept very clean despite how busy they are. Tables are cleaned immediately without rushing you. The bathrooms are clean. The parking lot is pretty big, so while you may need to walk a bit you can always find a spot. People have travelled hundreds of miles to go here and it is absolutely worth it. You have to go when in Tucson!

Clam chowder and garlic foccacia cheesy bread
Jessica B.

I can see why this place went out of business not long after covid started. The entire business model is based on buffet style eating and during those days no one wanted others to be around their food Since it reopened they have better covid safety precautions in place but the general buffet vibe remains. Having never been it reminds me like if Dennys were a buffet. The food is average. You start with a make your own salad bar and then they have soups, breads, and pasta available at their hot stations. They also have a full ice cream service bar. I think for the salad lovers you will love coming here. If you're looking for a something more substantial then go elsewhere. We will be back eventually as everything is fairly cheaper.

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Lauren S.

What's not to like? Buffets do make me slightly nervous from a hygiene standpoint, but I wash my hands/ sanitize after every trip to a station before eating and have never had an issue eating here. The produce is always fresh, cold, crisp as it should be and there are so many options at the salad bar to please everyone. We also enjoy the soups which rotate, baked regular and sweet potatoes with toppings, pastas and little flatbreads, and dessert options including pastries/ muffins, soft serve ice cream and toppings, sugar-free mousse and puddings, and fresh fruit. The prices are reasonable, especially for lunch, and we always leave feeling satisfied. The staff works hard to keep things clean and organized, clear plates quickly, etc.

Krysta W.

Yup we went and it was everything I removed and better!!! Very clean and both side of the buffet were open and the staff was super attentive getting us a place to sit. Drove down from chandler and definitely will do it again! Melinda our server was amazing... give that girl a raise because she was a 15/10 awesome. The food was so much better than I remember except it didn't have loaded potato soup but the potatoes were perfect

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My husband and I were in Tuscon for a few days and cannot tell you how excited we were to stumble upon this gem of a restaurant! We were shocked and delighted to see this restaurant "open" and back doing all the right things to make a comeback from COVID. Food, and service were outstanding and we just wish the company would consider putting another restaurant in northwest Peoria where all of the new population is coming to live. Yeah for Sweet Tomatoes!

Jodi W.

How does one not live what used to be soup plantation? All the sweet tomatoes in the country closed during pandemic and Tucson was lucky enough to get them back first. Everything is amazing. The food is fresh, the chili recipe is the same. The place is card only but bring a few bucks to tip the people who walk around and bus the tables. They deserve it. Inside it's been busy and full each time I've gone. Not too noisy not a long line. I highly recommend going.

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Zainab M.

I recently visited with some friends that used to love sweet tomatoes, and we all had a great experience! According to my friends, not much has changed, which is great! It was my first time there and I was pretty impressed, the food tasted great and they were constantly putting out food! My biggest tip is that you shouldn't move on from the salad bar until you are positive you're 100% done with it, the salad is the hardest one to come back to! Service was great, they were constantly making their rounds and clearing our table! Forgetting the exact price, but for 1 person (fountain drink and buffet) it was around $15.

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I come to eat at Sweet Tomatoes when I come in from out of town. Everything is so fresh and delicious! This staff is very friendly.

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This was Sweet Tomatoes as I've always remembered it. Great food, great service, and all the same decor.

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The food just wasn't good. It's buffet the salad that I got seem to have had water in it but over all the quality of the good was poor.

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Do you still have an amazing ice cream bar?

Hi Madeline! Yes, we still have our delicious ice cream bar, complete with all the delicious toppings.

Do you sell gift cards in store? I don't want a e gift card I want a physical one thank you!

Hi Priscilla! Yes, we sell gift cards in-store at the register.

Does anybody know their phone number? How much does it cost now for lunch?

$12.75 for lunch; $13.75 for dinner. I don't know the phone number,

When are you coming to Tampa?! Rooting for your success!

You're lucky! I went to their location from Texas, and I was asking questions like crazy. Their next intended location to a different state is Florida! I don't remember the… Read more

Is there outside seating?

There is no outside eating.

What days do you have chocolate lava cake? ? I missed it last time😫

Hi Denise! Our chocolate lava cake is a rotational monthly item, so it is not served every month. We are not currently serving it on our August menu, but keep an eye on our social media and website to see if it will be served next month!

Do you serve Coke or Pepsi products? Great, thank you!!

Hi Cathy! We serve Coke products.

Do you have a Family Restroom?

At this time, we do not have a family restroom.

Does you have a dog friendly patio?

No patio

Do you offer a senior discount?

Hi Suzanne! We do not offer a senior discount. We have set our menu at a great value for all our guests to enjoy!

Hello...are the soups the same recipes as before all locations were shuttered or is this a revamp?

I feel like it's similar - this is the same company but some things are different. The Greek dressing and the bread sticks are not the same as before.

Ceasar dressing available?

Hi! We have our tossed Ceasar Salad available daily! If you would like just the dressing, we can portion out a serving for you from our tossing station!

We want to ask some menu questions regarding Gluten and Corn. There is no phone number, so I'm wondering how I can call in and ask someone that works there?…

Apparently they have no "public" phone number according to an response from management a month or so ago which is pretty ridiculous considering they serve the public and people could have concerns or questions about their experience or just in… Read more

Are You Seriously NOT Excepting Cash?

Hi Denise! That is correct. Cash brings sanitary and safety concerns into a restaurant. We happily accept credit, debit, and contactless payments.

Are the lines still long? Looking to go on a Saturday.

Yes, but it moves at a decent pace.

Is there a phone number for this location? I am driving down from Phoenix and want to be sure they are open today (6/19).

I don't see a phone number but they should be open, it says they open at 10:30 :)

Are you open tomorrow for memorial day?

Yes, we are open normal operating hours 11am-9pm.

What are the current prices for the lunch and dinner buffet as of the 2024 reopening?

Our prices are as follows: Adult M-F Lunch: $12.75 Adult M-F Dinner: $13.75… Read more

I heard milk isn't served at the drink bar but a separate purchase. Does it mean no chocolate milk either? Also (more importantly) is coffee offered?

Unfortunately, we no longer have milk at the beverage bar, but it can be purchased at the register.  Currently, we only have white milk but guests love adding chocolate syrup from our dessert bar to their milk to make the perfect chocolate milk!… Read more

How much are dinner prices?

Our adult dinner price in Tucson is $12.29.

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