I just left The Salad Bar after enjoying a refreshing salad for lunch. We were deciding between Chopped and The Salad Bar, but chose The Salad Bar because our experiences at Chopped haven't been the best. The few times we've been there, we felt like we were inconveniencing the staff whenever we asked questions. There was little to no eye contact, and the customer service just wasn't welcoming. The experience at The Salad Bar was the complete opposite. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and were immediately asked if we had any questions. That simple gesture made a great first impression. Eye contact is important to me. It feels like, as a society, we've lost some of those basic courtesies that make people feel seen and valued. The staff at The Salad Bar absolutely delivered in that regard. I also appreciate businesses that pay attention to the little things. Cleanliness should always be expected, but unfortunately, that's not always the case. The restaurant was spotless, and I was pleasantly surprised to find USB charging outlets at the tables--a thoughtful touch that definitely didn't go unnoticed. Great food, friendly service, and attention to detail make for a wonderful dining experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

My mom is in an assisted living in the area and I have been looking for some healthy eating options since I'm usually leaving at dinner time. I found The Salad Bar. I am obsessed with their build be up butternut salad!! I get it with chicken for added protein. It has roasted Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, craisins, pepitos, and quinoa. I've gotten it twice now!! The restaurant is clean, staff is friendly and service is quick! read more

The Salad Bar - Build Me Up Butternut Whole Salad - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

I'm behind the times. Took us awhile to check it out a few days ago and have gone 3x since. We both ordered the Tex Mex taco salad. It was very, very good. So much so that I went back next day and got one for dinner. My daughter who came with me also went today and she and her gf got the Cobb salad and brought me one. Lol. Safe to say we really enjoyed them. The staff is great. The place is clean and bright. Found a go to for salads. Check em out read more

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I see a lot of complaints over their kiosk machines, let me save you the frustration and just order online...super easy. I had no issues placing my order and picking it up. The D'anjou Pear wrap was surprisingly delicious, I wasn't too sure how I was going to feel about the combination (grilled chicken, pear, candied cranberries, walnuts, avocado, blue cheese, blue cheese dressing and mixed greens). I would definitely reorder this again if I'm ever in the area. read more

The Salad Bar - D'anjou Pear Wrap - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Walked into this food shop randomly when I was at a work training nearby. They are located on the Main Street and you do need to pay for parking. The inside is very clean and has some seating options. I was instantly approached by the worker on staff. I asked for the Strawberry Feta Salad which was on special. You do get to add some things to the salad for extra. I decided on grilled chicken for an added $3. They have a lot of different options. I would say I walked out of there spending $20 on lunch which was a little shocking. BUT the quality and taste was 100% worth it !! I enjoyed my salad with a side of bread which I wish came with butter. I added a bubbly drink on the side. The taste was everything. I really ate my entire salad under 5 minutes. I would definitely go back! I just wish the service was a tad bit more patient with us newbies as you can tell there are a lot of regulars. read more

The Salad Bar - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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My son had school off for Indigenous People Day so after a few hours in the office with me, we decided to call it quits. We decided to visit The Salad Bar and to meet up with my parents for lunch. All four of us ordered a half size salad. The portion is more than enough for a single person. That being said, my husband will probably have the full size when we go back. I tried the Greek with an added chicken. My son had a make your own with a ton of veggies and some tuna salad. Both of my parents ordered the Mexican one with chicken and the other with black beans. The setup is similar to cafeteria (Moe's, Subway) style. There are a few low top and high top tables available. The business seems to do a lot of carry out and order ahead. Ordering is as simple as choosing your size of salad or other food item (wrap, grilled cheese, soup, kids meals) and moving down the line. Pick a base for your greens and start adding toppings, sauces and dressing. Make sure to try the complementary ciabatta roll with your salad. They are amazing along with the salad. read more

Why would you give rotted lettuce to customers when they are paying high prices for simple salads. The lettuce was disgustingly rotten. This place's quality has nosedived and it is sad the owner doesn't care. read more

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My wife and I were in the mood for a lighter dinner and decided to try the Salad Bar for takeout. For the most part, you could make the Salad Bar's salads at home if you had the time and the ingredients. In this way, I think the primary value of the Salad Bar is that they have more ingredients to cover different tastes in your household, they've done the prep work for you and there may be a greater degree of customization compared to some places. I ordered the large Chef Salad with a side of honey mustard and a side of Ranch (hedging my bets). My wife picked up our order and said the process was efficient. The Chef Salad had typical ingredients like lettuce, cut deli meat and bacon, sliced egg, grape tomatoes, and shredded cheddar. There was nothing wrong with the salad, except that the Ranch dressing wasn't my favorite. The honey mustard was better. The individual salad components were well cut, looked decent and tasted how I would expect. But there was nothing special about the salad either. For instance, if the Salad Bar had terrific house made dressings recommended for each salad rather than the Marzetti brand salad dressings they offer, that might take the salad next level. When I score a place like the Salad Bar, I think about similar things I could have ordered around the same price point. I believe the large Chef Salad at the Salad Bar cost $12. From a quick search of area websites, it appears I could have ordered the following salads in the area for a price between $11 and $14: a Toscana or Spring Salad from Max Fish; a Wedge, Chopped or Burrata Caprese salad from Carbone's Prime; a lettuce wedge or chopped salad from Ruth's Chris; a taco salad with choice of meat in a tortilla shell from Puerto Vallarta; a Mediterranean or Greek salad from Mykonos; and a Buffalo Chicken Wedge, Caprese Avocado, Cobb, Goat cheese, Meatball or Sicilian Orange salad from Joey Garlic's. I can't compare the size of these items to what I received from the Salad Bowl, but at least some of these salads seem to be meal-sized. Given these other options, I give the Salad Bar 3 Stars. However, I recognize that the Salad Bar may have more value for groups of people who can't agree where to go and for people who prize customization. read more

The Salad Bar - the salad bar - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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I noticed a new restaurant on Main Street in Middletown, CT last week. So I decided to try them for lunch today! They did not disappoint at all! I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and added some avocado. It was delicious! Meat and veggies were very fresh and had it on a spinach wrap! Many options to add if you want! The staff were very friendly and the service was quick! Will definitely be going back. read more

My wife and I decided to get a jump start on the New Year resolutions and get something healthy for dinner. We were looking at our options in the area and stumbled upon The Salad Bar. We took a quick peek at their menu and decided to give them a shot. Most of the restaurants in our area sell salads around the same price range, if not slightly more than here. What drew us in was the flavor combinations of their signature salads and the uniqueness of the seasonal specials. You can build your own salad here, which in theory you can also do at home, however the variety of options makes it worth doing it here. You can also have their signature salads swaddled up in a wrap or create your own. We ended up getting the buffalo chicken wrap and the seasonal Dan Dan noodle bowl. The Buffalo chicken wrap came with the standard accoutrements: lettuce, chicken breast tossed in hot sauce, crumbled blue cheese, and a few dashes of ranch. I was impressed with the freshness of the lettuce mix and the juiciness of the chicken. The Dan Dan noodle bowl consisted of refreshing soba noodles, bright crisp scallions, baby bok choy, and Dan Dan seasoned pork (a good balance of spicy and sweet). You can swap out the pork for Dan Dan flavored tofu for a vegetarian option. The prices for the two items were $8.00 and $10.00 respectively and the amount of food was filling. If you're looking for a quick healthy meal and the ability to create a salad without having to buy 20 things at the store, then this is the place for you! read more

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waited 20 minutes for meatballs. Customer service ok. when I finally opened the order there was more sauce then meatballs. I have never seen smaller meatballs in my life. never again. thx. read more

They just lost me a avid customer: Their new ordering system SUCKS!! You now have to order at a kiosk? Really?? Even though nobody was there, So stupid!!! They should make it an option and not make it mandatory. For a Salad bar you want to look at the choices in front of you and choose, not a screen with text. You have to touch that nasty greasy screen? Who knows who touched that prior to you, let's all get sick before the holidays! I can't Evan imagine taking my parents who's not tech savvy.... What the hell is happing to our world today with no human interaction. No tip and I won't be back! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. I had gone sporadically since they opened, but I've been getting takeout from here regularly since late in the pandemic and I have never been disappointed. I usually build my own salad, but I've also gotten gluten free wraps a couple of times. There is always a variety of fresh ingredients, as well as proteins (like tofu!) and all kinds of sauces for proteins and dressings. I love that I can look up anything on their menu to make sure it's gluten free because there's nothing worse than having to guess. I also really love the five bean chili and a couple of the other seasonal soups. Unlike a lot of other places where you can build your own (insert food item here), they seem to always get my order right, which is amazing. I go to Giants football games regularly with my Dad and there aren't many options for someone like me who doesn't eat meat or gluten. So the day before every game this season, I've stopped in to grab a salad to eat at the game. They travel well, are reasonably priced and fill me up, so it's a huge win even when my team stinks. Keep up the great work! read more

The Salad Bar - BYO salad with a bunch of things, including tofu, egg, quinoa and broccoli with maple honey mustard dressing and tomato basil soup - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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We love this place! There should be many of these in Connecticut. The location is a bit difficult to find. You have to go into the part by the credit Union. There is also a restaurant. This is a very healthy choice! read more

Loved this place! BUT now they refuse to work and you HAVE to order at kiosk even tho it was dead. The kiosk has premade salads no longer able to customize your salads like before. When I called to try to make order for pick up some one answered and said "we are very busy" not one customer there. Hire people who enjoy their job. read more

What a great concept, I wish there was one closer to where I live! Great variety of toppings and bases for salads, good shielding/sneeze guard up above choices. My husband was super happy with the vegan options including the side of ciabatta with his salad. I would return in a heartbeat. I got iceberg, black beans, broccoli, feta, olives, fried onions, tomatoes, and chicken. I did a medium on the dressing, but I should have upped it for .50 to the extra dressing it would have made it perfection. Great place to pickup lunch. read more

The Salad Bar - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Really great app with choices to order ahead and pick up. All ingredients were fresh and it was so delicious and healthy. I went in to pick up my order and it was waiting for me on the front counter area with my name. My only small detractor was that they had already put the soups away for the day so they didn't have any warm-ready-to-go for me at that moment. I love that I can make salad with all the things I want like, quinoa, goat cheese, sweet corn, edamame, black beans, etc on top of the usual salad favorites. It's not anymore expensive than getting a "meal" at fast food place too. read more

The Salad Bar - Half of Create Your Own with peanut sauce and ciabatta bread - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

The food is always fresh and well prepared. I had a quick bite and ordered a grilled cheese on gluten free bread with a half goat cheese salad. I love that you can get any salad as a wrap and that they offer gluten free options. I recommend if you'd like a healthy lunch option. read more

I keep holding out hope that the Salad Bar goes back to how their salads used to be made. Not sure what happened but their roasted beet salad is difficult to enjoy to go. They give you a sad small packet of honey to use which is almost impossible not to get everywhere. They used to put the honey on for you. Pistachios also used to be put on for you but are now given in a small packet consisting of maybe 10 pistachios total. My $11 salad consists mostly of lettuce and beets. I'm searching for the pistachios in the salad and have honey on my hands and steering wheel but barely on my salad. The rolls used to be so good. They changed that too and they are hard and small. It seems ownership has skimped on quantity to save cost lately and it shows. read more

The menu and items have been reduced. They don't have salads as advertised on their menu board. The service is now very slow. This was a great place when they opened, but unfortunately they seemed to have lost it! read more

So good! Definitely has a lot of options to make your salad the way you want it. Everything's fresh and made to order. But the add- ons do add up quick .50 here to $1 here depending on if you want to double up on something or add an extra item to the salad. But either way, worth coming here for a salad. read more

First time here and it was very good, pleasantly surprised by how satisfied the full salad size left me. The establishment is very clean and well kept. FOOD: They have a lot of options such as wraps and burritos, salads and more. They have two sizes for the salads which come in full and half sized carry out boxes which double as bowls as well. Everything seemed fresh and the food in the salad bar area was very organized. Only the staff put your salad together and you just have to tell them all of the fixings you'd like in it. They have a variety of drinks, from smoothies to shakes to pressed watermelon water. AMBIANCE: Very clean and green! You can sit at the tables away from the window or sit right at the windows in a barstool and counter type setting so you can people and traffic watch lol. SERVICE: The staff were very friendly and helpful and greeted you as soon as you walked in the door. The owner was there and seemed like a very nice guy. DRESS CODE: Very very casual read more

If you are looking for a healthy bite, this is your place. They have a wide variety of salad options, shakes, juices, and everything is fresh and fast. Any topping you could want on your salad, they have, with a variety of lettuce to choose from. I had this fresh made watermelon water when I was there and it was sooooo refreshing and good, I've never had watermelon water or juice before this and now I'm obsessed and look for it everywhere, and it's hard to find. I'm not sure if they have this all the time but they should. The only downfall for me is that it doesn't open until 11am. I travel around for work in the CT area, and every time I was over there it was just before 11, so I couldn't eat there, it would be great if they opened at 10 or 10:30, but that's just my greedy opinion ;) Overall, check this place out if you're looking for something quick, fresh, and healthy. read more

The Salad Bar - Fresh made spinach salad - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Pleasantly Surprised..... I have been putting off going here. And needed a quick somewhat healthy lunch so I decided to check it out. It's located in a small strip mall and parking can be limited. When I walked in the place was clean and busy but the line moved at a decent pace. For my first time I chose one of their Seasonal Signature Salads the Korean BBQ and added tofu for protein. This place works like subway so the employee went through the line adding all the ingredients to my salad. When it came to the dressing I had them put it on the salad and they told me to tell them when to stop and then tossed the dressing throughout it. The salad was very filling and liked how you have the option of plain or garlic cheesy bread. I have gone back several times and have made my own salad up and I love that you can order online and have it ready to pick up. read more

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I'm a fan of The Salad Bar! A nice local spot if you're in the mood to grab a salad or smoothie. They offer lots of variety, fair prices, and great customer service. I ordered a build your own salad, and found all the ingredients to be fresh and tasty. The person behind the counter was very helpful and patient as I navigated the menu. I've been there once before, and had a smoothie that time. Both experiences were positive. The interior is fairly simple, but modern and clean. They have a fair amount of seating, and really clean bathrooms. There is also a parking lot right outside, so no need to stress about where to leave your car. It seems like the Salad Bar is a local favorite with all the in and out foot traffic. Overall, I would definitely return. read more

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I go to the salad bar all the time to pick up lunch. My favorites are the kale Caesar, Cobb, and then getting a Buffalo chicken wrap. You can get an organic iced tea for only $1 more when you get a salad/wrap. So reasonable and fresh. I'm never disappointed! read more

Stopped in from out of town! Got a bacon burger salad! It was beyond delicious! The place was spotless and the owner/staff were very very nice! Will be returning before I head home read more

Delicious fresh salads, quick service, easy on and off route 91. Limited indoor seating but fine if you don't mind a high top looking out the window to the street. Highly recommended. read more

Great selections and a great taste for the price. This was a good find. Definitely a good idea for the healthier choice.

Great great place. From the phone call to the pickup, the service was impeccable. The girl I spoke with was so knowledgeable about all the ingredients. I changed a few things on the menu with substitutions and there were no issues at all and all the food came exactly as I asked no questions or hesitation at all. I will be back and am now a loyal customer. The kale salad with steak I got was amazing. The dressing was perfection and I could tell the croutons were baguettes that they themselves made. No boxed stuff that's for sure. The lettuce and kale were crisp and delicious. I'm a fan! read more

Everything is fresh, the employees were super friendly and fast, you can create your own salad and wraps. It's vegetarian friendly If you're looking for a healthier options this the place to go. read more

The Salad Bar - Kale Salad and Wild Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Look no further for a great salad today ! This place has the fresh ingredients & not a self serve . You basically pick your greens then your choice of 8 veggies/toppings and a meat choice and then a nut choice . Comes with a small piece of bread on the side. It comes in cute paper boxes good recycling method !!! The choices are plentiful to put ontop of your greens so fill that box up with all your favs. They also do sell soups, burrito,wraps,healthy shakes and juices . Today I went with plain lettuce with red/green peppers, broccoli,almonds & bacon topped with shredded cheese and steak(2.00) and chicken . I wanted two meats but it's a charge to add it. My son ordered a buffalo chicken salad with regular greens and cauliflower ontop. Both salads were nicely made and tasted really good. You have loads of dressing choices pick a few to try a variety they have small cups with tops . The place is really big and it's nice inside and they have gender neutral bathrooms/family sized very clean down the hall in the back. Enjoy ! read more

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This place is a joke they charged me $2 for 2 pc of extra tiny Brooklyn rubbery and they make u pay for the tip they automatically select the tip for you I don't min giving u a tip but don't code for me read more

Really good place. Even during a lunch rush they got everyone served pretty quick. Their soups were divine but a little too salty. Personally I would like to see their menu offer a bit more, but overall this place is worth trying and repeating. read more

Decided to try this place out and absolutely LOVED it!! I ordered the "build your own" full salad, which was only $7.50, and was able to add as many toppings as I wanted. The store was very clean, and the staff was super friendly. Highly recommend that everyone check this place out ASAP! read more

The Salad Bar - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

$15 for a small salad and tiny soup? Main reason I give this place 2 stars. The salad was ok... nothing crazy about it. I got the tomato soup and it was super acidic. This place is way overpriced for what you get. You will get a better deal and just as healthy food going to BGood or a place like that. read more

The Salad Bar - Basic menu - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

If you're looking for a salad and you're in Rocky Hill, this is legit your only option. Yeah the supermarket across the street has a salad bar, but not this many options, and not nearly as good. The addition of the salad bar has turned my sad depressing lunch trips to Subway into more uplifting healthy afternoons filled with delightful bites of fresh (actual) chicken and lettuce that is not brown! Yay! Joy has been brought to me again. So yes, this place has a ton of options for toppings, soup, teas, and some warm breadsticks to go along with your meal. You can choose from multiple salad sizes or just turn that bad boy into a wrap; you call-it. The staff has seemed really friendly and patient, especially when we are slow and indecisive on super busy days. Which is always a plus cause you hate being that slow poke holding up the long lunch line. In summary, this is easily one of the top lunch spots in the area now. God bless America. read more

I love salads for lunch - it's easy, portable, and (relatively healthy). However, I hardly ever buy a pre-packaged salad from the store because even though all of the above are true it never usually fills me up AND (for the most part) has 1 or 2 items in there that I usually don't like. SO when I heard of The Salad Bar - a DIY salad store (that also sells soups and wraps) where I could get a salad made "my way" I was intrigued. I have been there a couple of times at or just after the lunchtime rush and they are always busy. When I first started going they had 2 salad bowl options (small and large) but on my most recent time they have streamlined the process offering only one size. For about $8 you can get a salad custom made by you OR if you are not feeling very adventurous - there are pre-determined salads to choose from. All of the ingredients are fresh and there are a multitude of them to choose from. I was a little miffed when I found out that adding a "protein" was extra but got over that when I was able to add "all the vegetables" that would fit in the container. Customers can also choose to add egg and advocado (extra) but I never have enough room to even consider it. AND as like Panera or Au Bon Pain - you get a breadstick to go along with your meal. I hope this place sticks around - it's in a great location (right off I91) and gives the area a healthy 'grab n go' place to grab a bite! read more

I was so excited to try this place after hearing such great things but I will not be returning. I ordered online and paid so that when I pick it up it would be an in and out deal..... That wasn't the case! Order tells you a exact time order will be ready for pick up. I went after the order time and to my surprise someone forgot to get my order right so I had to wait about 15 mins for them to find the order, checked if I paid and get it ready. Really annoying! Food is fresh which is great but I've tasted kale salads wayyyy more delish than this( tried w/ chicken). It was a mediocre salad nothing special really. The cheesy bread it came with was delicious I would say. Place itself is clean and staff seemed all over the place and confused. (Maybe new or bad day?) read more

The Salad Bar - Cheesy bread! - Salad Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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If you're looking for Salads that slap, here's your place. Oh and the salads come in a box, it's super unique. Wraps are pretty thick too. Good thick. read more