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.

Parking: Easy and free -- no issues at all. I'm not going to claim this place serves the best clam chowder or chicken noodle soup you'll ever have, but it's solid and satisfying. The salad bar offers a good variety -- both prepared salads like Caesar, broccoli, and spinach, and a build-your-own option with fresh toppings. One thing I noticed: boiled eggs weren't available as a topping. I'm not sure if they were ever offered here, but Souplantation used to include them, so I missed that touch. The soups were genuinely tasty. I was pleasantly surprised by the clam chowder -- creamy with soft potatoes and actual chunks of clam. The mushroom soup had been creatively repurposed into a pasta dish, which I really enjoyed alongside the mac and cheese. The blueberry muffins with butter were a nostalgic hit -- soft, sweet, and comforting. If you miss Souplantation or just want to get more fiber into your diet, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. All in all, I'll be back! read more

Amazing food selections, fresh quality. Tasty dishes. Service was excellent Ambiance for all ages and nationally. Love this place and recommend it strongly. read more

I'm sure this has already been mentioned, but if this company wants to make a comeback, I think being able to add grilled chicken or some other form of protein to a salad would be great! Other than that it's very vegetarian friendly, and not close to a freeway that I know of. When we exited off of Broadway from I-10, it was a 7 mile drive read more

I recently had the chance to time-travel back to 2020, which was the last time that I was at a Sweet Tomatoes restaurant. I was THRILLED to be able to return to one of my all-time favorite restaurants when we made a quick trip to Tucson. The parking lot is a mess because there is a building under construction just steps away from Sweet Tomatoes. We went on a Saturday for lunch. There were a few people going in the door in front of us, but the line kept moving. There was a greeter at the front door who answered questions for the newbies (or those who have forgotten what Sweet Tomatoes is all about). The salad bar was clean and continually re-stocked. The vegetarian salads were marked as such, which I appreciated. After you pay, there is another staff member there to show you to an empty table. The restaurant was packed when we were there, but she took us to a booth right near the action (where I like to be!). The beverage station continually had a line. I think they need to add a 2nd beverage station. The staff member who was clearing plates from the tables offered to get drink refills as well. Be sure to bring some cash to tip that person. They work really hard and are generally very friendly and helpful. The pizza, corn bread, and soups were delicious. My favorite part of the meal was the chocolate muffin, which I covered in chocolate and caramel sauce and topped with sprinkles. It was my non-dairy sundae. They do offer frozen yogurt as well, which seemed to be very popular. The hot apple crisp dessert rocked my world as well. I can't wait to return to Sweet Tomatoes on my next trip to Tucson! It was just as good as I remembered. read more

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So excited to be at the reopened Sweet Tomatoes!! I actually visited back in July 2024 (all the way from L.A.!) and am only doing my review now! Sorry~ Was so excited to come here, I made it a point to stay in Tucson during my family road trip to TX just so that we could eat here. When we arrived, we were told the wait would be about an hour, but turned out to be closer to 15 minutes since many people didn't want to wait and left. Prices for dinner was reasonable - $13.75 for adults, $8.99 for kids 10-12. The staff has you wait outside until a table is ready, then they allow your party to go inside and start filling your tray with all the goods. They have all the usual Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes offerings, and I was so excited to try everything that I used to get: the salads, the breads, the soups, the soft serve...they even have ice cream cones for your soft serve!!! They still use the trays from before (I'm assuming since they look like they were older than 3 months - how long the restaurant was open when I visited). Food was good, but not as good as I remember. The self serve a la carte items are fine - I mean carrots and celery are what they are. But in regards to the pre-made items, they were ok. Something about the food was different. I felt the Asian chicken salad wasn't as tasty as it used to be - perhaps they have a different dressing recipe? Soups were ok, but not as flavorful, they could use more seasonings. Overall the food was ok, the quality just wasn't as great as I remember, and didn't wow me like it used to. The copy cat version, Soup N' Fresh, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA was actually better IMO, even though they offer less options than Sweet Tomatoes. read more

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Love sweet tomatoes!! I was nostalgic for the Phoenix location. They have very efficient service to get everyone in and out quickly. Very clean and staff is nice. Super affordable as well. read more

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Was so excited to visit Sweet Tomatoes as many others have mentioned, but it didn't live up to my experience many years ago. The biggest red flag is cleanliness, the salad bar was full of dirty plates in the clean pile and our water cups were dirty, there were flies all around the restaurant, and one look into the kitchen as their team was bussing plates and there was trash all on the floor. Overall, pretty gross. If we had noticed all of these issues right away, probably wouldn't have eaten there. Our salads were surprisingly good all things considered, but everything else was not. The chicken noodle soup was basically all broth and dark meat, the pizza was inedible, and there were way fewer hot bar options than before. The only options are a few bland breads with cheese, flavorless pastas, and mediocre soups. Overall, unless you want a salad and to risk eating off dirty plates, not worth it. read more

Sweet Tomatoes - Salad Bar - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Absolutely everything!!!! We have missed Sweet Tomatoes SO much in Colorado that we flew from Denver to Tucson and ate dinner there TWICE. So much nostalgia and it was every bit as good as it ever was plus some. Please come back to Denver- we miss you!!!! read more

Sweet Tomatoes - Best salad bar ever!! - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Eating here was so nostalgic!! I miss souplantation after COVID hit and was so happy I got to have it again here in Tucson. It's an overall great price for the buffet. The salad mixes are all delicious and there's so many options for the salad topping and dressings. The muffins were great, especially the chocolate chip muffin, so much gooey chocolate chip goodness. Favorite soup was the chicken noodle soup and creamy tomato soups but was able to try most of them! read more

Sweet Tomatoes - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I have to say, as a vegan I am pretty disappointed in this place. I haven't been back since I went vegan and I definitely will not be back again. For starters, the only option for the salad is either spinach or iceberg lettuce. There was no spring mix, or other options. The toppings were numerous, lots of options but the salad dressings were seriously lacking. I saw two options out of a sea of non-vegan options. Both were pretty unique, one was a Greek vinaigrette and the other was a raspberry vinaigrette. The website also lists the plain croutons as vegan, and the seasoned croutons as non-vegan. When I got to that option, neither were listed at all. I didn't know which one was vegan, and I didn't know which one was seasoned. There were other toppings that I also saw that weren't listed as all, not even a name for what they were. It's like they gave up in the end. I checked out the hot food section, and there was a miso broth soup. I did not try it. I looked at everything else, I did not see vegan listed on anything else. Including a pasta that the website list is vegan, so I was very confused by that. I did not see any vegan desserts, it was pretty time-consuming looking for the vegan label. It blends in and the vegetarian labeled makes it even more confusing to differentiate between the two. I really wanted this to be a homecoming, I loved this place when I was not a vegan and I figured it would be a great place for vegan but sadly it's not true. For the price, and the limited options I would not recommend this place if you are a vegan. As to the staff, they were very friendly and helpful and attentive. read more

Ah Sweet Tomatoes, how I missed you. Me and some friends loaded up the car to drive to Tuscon from Phoenix and it was totally worth it! It hasn't changed a bit. Nice people, clean big restaurant. Love making a big ol' salad and chowing down. Grab some soup, bread, pasta and mousse for dessert. Really hoping they bring it back to Phoenix!!! read more

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I flew here from California. I'm in a state of ecstasy. Please bring all of the Sweet Tomatoes back. I will do anything. The mac, schmack. The focaccia, fuckatcha. The soup, not poop. Absolutely bussin, all across the board. Had to unbutton my jeans just so I could fit more focaccia in my pockets. The service was also great, and I felt God was with me in the restaurant. See you next thyme Sweet Tomatoes. read more

Sweet Tomatoes - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Like everyone says - I missed sweet tomatoes blah blah - I ate here 3-5 times a week sometimes twice a day. We drove in from Phoenix - and I got all my usual things and it was just okay. The salad was wilted and brown the other ingredients look like they were sliced up on Tuesday and now it's Friday so they are wilted.. The Greek dressing is a little different but still good. The ranch is just okay. Biggest disappointment is the cheesey bread that is now made with yellow cheddar cheese instead of white mozzarella cheese. Still hoping they open one in the valley. read more

Sweet Tomatoes - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This was everything I wanted it to be. All the nostalgic feelings came flooding back as soon as I stepped into Sweet Tomatoes; It smelled exactly like the Souplantations I used to go to in CA. They even have the same soup bowls with the little handle (that lets you hold two in each hand), and the same swirly soft serve bowls. The salad bar was just as I remembered, and the Ranch dressing tasted exactly the same. The only difference I noticed was that the bacon bits are "Bacos" (the fake soy version) instead of real bacon. However that also makes the broccoli madness salad vegetarian! The soups, breads, and desserts were all what we were craving. Highlights are always the pizza (when it's fresh), and the warm chocolate chip cookie bars. The wait staff was super attentive, and cleared our plates and trays right away. Bring cash if you want to tip them! (They don't accept cash as payment for your meal though, so they won't be able to make change.) If you're in the area, and you loved Souplantation once upon a time, you have to stop here! At $13.75 for all you can eat for dinner, it's also a great deal. Hope they open more locations! read more

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The location is very nice and clean inside. Lots of places to eat and the service was great. The salad bar was so fresh and lots of options to really make your own custom salad. There are other options like soups, pastas and desserts. Really great price for an all you can eat buffet. read more

Sweet Tomatoes - Salad bar, creamy tomato basil penne pasta and cheesy focaccia bread - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We had a party of five that came for lunch on a weekday. There was not a line to get in around 11:30 which was very nice. The salad bar was fully stocked and fresh, I missed it so much! All of the food was amazing that we had. I'm so glad that the cream of mushroom soup tastes the same. I also really enjoyed the muffins. And the baked potato bar of course, is a fan favor. read more

We drive all the way from phoenix three times a year to come to this location. I don't understand some of these reviews saying that it was awful. Everything tasted wonderful. The caesar salad is perfect! The only thing I miss is the granola for the ice cream. read more

4.5/5 Hooray for the reemergence of Sweet Tomatoes! There was a line when we got here around 3:45 but we didn't have to wait too long. The employee keeping track of the line mentioned that this was the first location to open back up because it was the highest performing one. Makes sense! He also mentioned that they brought back the manager from before the pandemic. It's always a good sign when former management wants to go back to work for you! The selections are pretty much the same as before. Gotta love some wonton (sans chicken) salad and tuna tarragon. The only things I noticed about the premade salad selections were that the sauces were a little more watery and more sweet than I remember. I think this caused some of the premade salads to get a little soggy. I also think the beets they use in the make your own salad area are regular canned beet vs the pickled beets they used to offer before closing down. Moving onto the hot foods, I thoroughly enjoyed the soup selections. I even venture to say I like the chicken noodle soup better than the version they offered pre-pandemic! The noodles were a little thinner and had a better texture to me. The soup selections from when we went were minestrone, cream of mushroom, chili, clam chowder, French onion and chicken noodle soup. I also enjoyed the pastas, especially the mac n cheese. The baked potato was great as always with the kettle chili, green onion and shredded cheese, They also have sweet potatoes, cornbread and you can't go wrong with a delicious blueberry mini muffin. They still offer the pizza and focaccia pieces and I obviously had to get one of each. I pretty much got almost everything offered at this buffet. I was so stuffed but I regret nothing! Desserts consisted of vanilla and/or chocolate soft serve, brownies, chocolate chip cookie pieces and lava cake. The soft serve area has a counter with chocolate, caramel sauce, crushed Oreos, sprinkles and marshmallows. I liked the smooth creamy consistency of the soft serve and one of my favorite things to do is have the soft serve with the lava cake and a little caramel drizzle. Ooey gooey creamy deliciousness! One difference in desserts compared to pre-pandemic Sweet Tomatoes is that they offer the chocolate chip cookies bagged up at the cashier area and also free range at the hot foods area, vs. pre-pandemic where they were both bagged at the counter and handed out by a server that came around to each table. Service was so nice from our server. Plates and dishes were whisked away with frequency. The ambiance is just the same as before too. It's almost as if they never left! Details (As of 5-2024) - Kids 4 and under eat free! - Fountain drinks extra charge - Pay cashless at register - Saturday and Sunday adults price $13.75 all day - M-F adult lunch $12.75 - M-F adult dinner $13.75 read more

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ATTENTION ALL(salad loving) BIG BACKS !!! This is THEE BEST place to eat a salad in all of Tucson! The customer service is always 10/10 the food 10/10 the MANAGER D and her night Crew are ALWAYS kind and courteous and the reason I'm compelled to leave this review. In this day in age we need more leaders and remodels like THEM ! I love it here ! As long as this management is here and nothing changes I'll be going out of my way to come here and eat endlessly. read more

Everything I've been dreaming of and craving since the day the Souplantation in San Diego closed. 100% worth the drive. Every bite was as yummy as I remembered it. I hope they open more nationwide. read more

This is one of my most favorite restaurants in Tucson, Arizona. It's always busy especially from about 11:30 - 1:00. The food is buffet style. The salad bar has different lettuces, premade salads, several toppings, dressings along with raisins cheeses, and seeds. The pasta side of the restaurant is in constant motion due to the chefs incorporating dish after dish. There are at least five different soups for both vegetarian and meat lovers. The dessert area was lacking somewhat today. I waited awhile to see if the cookies and cobbler would be dispensed again. Both however, were nearly empty even after sometime. Overall, the servers and waitstaff were attentive. I was pleased and will be back. However, I would love to see another Sweet Tomato's in Vail or toward Cochise County. I believe people being more health conscious could use another choice in southern Arizona. read more

My best friend and I go for lunch once a month . I love the atmosphere they always decorate for the current holiday..very festive. Many salad choices, soups, pizza and desserts . The workers are very courteous and make sure we are happy. read more

We use to eat at Sweet Tomatoes alllllllmost every Friday, until they closed down in 2020. Announcements came in March of 2023 that we were getting our precious salad bar back!!! We waited one full year as we watched them reconstruct the old building, bringing it back to life after almost 4 long years! April 1, 2024- OPENING DAY!!!!!! (Although we were lucky enough to go during soft opening, so our first day enjoying the delicious taste of heaven was March 23rd) Everything was so bright and clean. The salad bar, booths, tables, soda machine, soups, baked potatoes, pastas, ice cream, all in its same places... ... I personally think everything tastes exactly the same & excellent EXCEPT the ice cream. It's horrible, thick and grainy but who cares, there is plenty of other dessert things! We have all gone numerous times since they reopened almost 2 months ago. Sometimes the line is long, but the wait has never been longer than 30 minutes... sometimes we walk right in. Staff is excellent- we've had many different servers, all fabulous! We had a Karen once, awesome! We also had a Chris a few times, totally rocked it! IMPORTANT!!! They are CREDIT CARD ONLY so PLEASE BRING CASH for your server!!!! Photos aren't in order. We took many prior to the restaurant opening- then after. read more

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10/10 Always loved sweet tomatoes when I was younger, for an all you can eat it's not that expensive like others! The salad and pasta bar is very good. For dessert they have good options like ice cream and toppings, along with cookies and brownies. Overall very good and would visit again. read more

Food - 5 Service - 4 Value - 5 We used to have these in our area, but they all closed so when we see a city with a Sweet Tomatoes that we are visiting we will try and stop by for a bite -- or a lot of bites! This location was packed even at 2 PM on Friday, and I can see why as their salad is fresh and they kept their soups and hot foods fresh as well. The soft serve ice cream is also a treat and can't be beat. read more

Sweet Tomatoes is a place of nostalgia for me. The options are great. What can go wrong with a place where you can create your own salad, sample a bunch of soups, and have ice cream? Really, ingredients are fine. Soups are mediocre, and so is everything else. But here's the thing, I would go back from time to time for the food because of the nostalgia. It's also super cool that Tucson has the only Sweet Tomatoes in the country. If you're looking for a place to build your own salads and sample different soups, this is the place to go. Service is great, and seating is plentiful. The Sweet Tomatoes vibe is still there. The food itself is 3 to 3.5 stars at best, but I'll bump it for the service and ambiance as well. read more

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A great buffet style place for lunch and/or for dinner. Fast lines, friendly staff to answer questions about the food. A constant stream of fresh food added often. Clean tables, eating utensils and bathroom. A fair price for a huge selection of food. I always leave a tip for the hard working staff, bussing the tables. They deserve it. read more

I grew up going to Souplantation and was so excited that this location opened up when I was in town. The line on a Tuesday night was a bit long but moved relatively fast. We waited for about 35 minutes which was not bad being it only a month ago and this chain was super popular. We started with the salad bar, the Caesar was alright but I remember loving it as a kid. I think the lettuce wasn't as fresh and it didn't have the same taste I missed. However the broccoli salad was incredible and just as good as I remember. I loved that the salad bar had all the same options for pre mixed salads and the make your own. The prices have definitely spiked so it's no longer an affordable meal, however it is all you can eat so it's fair. Mac and cheese tasted the exact same as I remember and gave me so much nostalgia. The soups however weren't the same to me. Something about the thick texture and taste of the clam chowder was super off. That was my favorite soup and I remember it being amazing. It ended up not tasting much like clam chowder and the texture was super off. However the French onion and chicken noodle tasted good. We all loved the cheese and pizza sticks and those and the Mac and cheese were probably our favorite. The soft serve was just as we all remembered. The experience was really nostalgic and everything reminded me of when I went as a kid. I can't say it tasted as good as when I was a kid but nothing really does haha. Overall a good experience. The workers were so attentive and kind. read more

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Just like I remembered and exactly what I needed. We came around 2PM on a Saturday - there was a bit of a line but it only took around 15 minutes to get through. The staff did a great job at make sure everyone got through the line and salad bar and found seating in an orderly manner. Food wise, pretty much exactly the same! All my favorite items were still there - chicken noodle soup, clam chowder, soft serve ice cream, baked potato (and sweet potato!), corn bread. Sadly the soda fountain was down when I went, but the food was so yummy that I forgot about it a couple minutes in to dining. I wouldn't come here expecting to dine on a culinary masterpiece, but considering the price, nostalgia, and seamlessness of the dining experience, you'll never catch me saying anything bad about this place. I love you Sweet Tomatoes! Please bring back more locations read more

Sweet Tomatoes - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Well, let me just say, Sweet Tomatoes in Tucson is an absolute treasure! My wife and I were regulars at the Gilbert, AZ location before Covid put that place in the grave, and we were devastated. But then, like a culinary miracle, Tucson opened its doors, and we were back to living our best salad and soup-filled life. We made the trip from the Phoenix area to celebrate our 12th anniversary, and as fun as Bissbee, Tombstone, and the Kartchner Caverns were, the real reason I was down south (at least for me) was Sweet Tomatoes! First off, the salad bar is legendary. You've got everything you could ever want: fresh veggies, toppings galore, dressings that could make you reconsider your life choices (in the best way). You could seriously get lost in there, building the ultimate salad like a mad scientist, adding more toppings than you can fit, and still think, "Yeah, I could probably use more cheese." But the real magic happens when you get to the soups. The cream of mushroom soup? It's otherworldly. I'm convinced this soup has been crafted by ancient soup artisans who passed down their secrets for generations. It's thick, creamy, and as comforting as a cozy blanket on a cold day. If this soup were a person, I'd invite it to my birthday party and then propose to it afterward. It's THAT good. Now, let's talk about the gluten-free coconut muffins. These muffins are what dreams are made of. Honestly, I think these are made by the hands of gods...like some sort of divine muffin-making being descended from the heavens and blessed them with magical powers. They're light, fluffy, and so delicious you'll consider getting a second (or third) just to make sure you didn't imagine how good they were the first time. My wife may or may not be guilty of walking out with one or two, but I'll never snitch. ;) The staff here is awesome, too. Super friendly, quick, and always making sure your plate is loaded with the good stuff. The management staff was actively bussing tables, mopping, and cleaning the bathrooms. True leaders. So, if you were a fan of Sweet Tomatoes, the Tucson, AZ location is your new home base for now. I heard they will be expanding again. If you've never been? Well, I don't know what you're doing with your life, but you need to fix that ASAP. P.S. The only "cons" are that they switched out the real bacon with imitation bacon bits. Please change that back; nobody likes soy boogers. Also, their whole parking situation is horrible. The Starbucks next door has the monopoly on "15-minute parking" for some reason. 20 spots? Really?! read more

Sweet Tomatoes - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My husband and I decided to visit now that they have been reopened for a while. The place looks exactly the same on the inside. We got through the line quickly and was seated by a staff member. I wad pleasantly surprised that the price was very reasonable. $36.39 for two people including drinks. Not bad. The food is standard buffet fare. Nothing to write home about but a decent stop nonetheless. It has a little bit of everything. Regular build your own salads with plenty of toppings and dressings. The potato bar was nice and also had sweet potatoes which I enjoyed. There is also a soup bar with several different kinds of soups. The pasta bar was meh. Nothing special but would probably make the kids happy. They seemed to have a back up at the bread and muffin station and the people behind those counters seemed like they didn't want to be there. The blueberry muffins actually were pretty good and packed with blueberries. I also like that they have signs that you use at the table to indicate if you have to leave your table to go back for more food. Overall not bad but not great. read more

Finally, we had a chance to try sweet tomatoes. We passed by several times, but it always has a long line. Fortunately, it was not this time. Pros: - nice and clean place - friendly and nice staff - good and delicious food, especially the soups Cons: - small parking space (because of construction) - they don't have real bacon bits (only artificial one) Overall, we are satisfied, but if we need to wait in line for more than 30 mins... it's a "no" for us. read more

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Just like old times! So happy sweet tomatoes is back! I hope that their comeback is a massive success! read more

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Haven't been to a ST in over 15 years! Wow did it not disappoint! Came for lunch and the place was packed. But so clean. Everything was stocked and replaced continuously. Will definitely drive down from Phoenix just to come by again. Get the Mac and cheese even if you're an adult!!!! read more

Sweet Tomatoes - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I'm going to give it 5 stars because it does what it does well. If you liked it in the past, you'll like it now. The setup is the same as it was before. Start with the salad bar, drink station right after, then hot items on the left. It's like it never closed. The salad bar was clean, fresh, and presentable. Free refills on sodas is always a bonus. The hot items included 3 pastas, muffins, baked potatoes (with topping bar), cheese bread, and a half dozen soups. For dessert they have ice cream (probably frozen yogurt?), butterscotch pudding, banana pudding, chocolate mouse, fruit, etc. The ice cream bar has toppings as well. The service was great. Lots of attention and very friendly staff. Something to remember: They don't take cash so if you're a tipper bring a few singles with you. I asked the staff to make change for me ($20) which she did and I tipped. I arrived at around 11:40 AM and the place was half full. By noon it was about 75% full, but it's so big there were still plenty of seats. I think the days of the long wait lines are over. One bad point: parking. The lot fills up and I had to park further west in front of another store. There's still plenty but you might need a minute to hunt for it. Is it the world's best food? No. Is it better than a regular buffet? Yes. There's something about the mix of items they have which makes this place stand out. Will return. read more

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So happy to have Sweet Tomatoes back in my life. It's so great. All the flavors I remember. Come back to Phoenix, please!?????!??!!! Live it, great service too! Family friendly and welcoming to all age children. read more

Sweet Tomatoes - We hope to be Ripe back ! - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Glad to find a Sweet Tomatoes in Tucson while visiting. Fresh salads, hearty soups, diligent staff. We like everything here! read more

Sweet Tomatoes - Buffets Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I love sweet tomatoes. The ambiance is nothing special because it's a buffet but the staff is always really welcoming and helpful and the food is good. My favorite thing is the salad, the soups (chicken noodle and chicken enchilada) and the desserts! Also, their corn bread and butter is some of the best I've ever had in my life. read more

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The return is Sweet Tomatoes! The lines remain long but the flow is not bad and once in it flows well. If you remember what they used to have. You can still enjoy the same items. Everything was fresh and staff was accommodating. For now there is a wait. Enjoy!! read more

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