We came on a Saturday, for brunch. We ordered Hot Chicken & Waffles, Biscuits & Gravy, A Hot Brown, and a side of bacon, cheese grits, and a side salad. Now, I'm not the biggest fan of grits, in fact, I've never had grits I have enjoyed, until now. The texture and taste were perfect, and my kids even ate them up! The waffles were the right balance of crispy and soft, and the syrup, and sauces were fresh and favorable. I have 4 kids, and the service was very kid friendly, they were very thoughtful and foresaw needs before we even asked. This is our first time here, and it won't be our last. The location is quaint, the music is calm and soothing, and on this rainy day it was perfect. So, support your local establishments and come on in! Looking forward to trying the Brick Oven Pizza! read more

Tomatoes and Flames - Salad Near Me - Mount Sterling, Kentucky

First time here and as always excited to try something new. We ordered the meatballs for an appetizer (sorry forgot to get a picture). They were good, good portion with marinara and mozzarella on top. We both liked them. I ordered the taco pizza which I liked, I would have liked a little more meat but the taste was great! My husband ordered a pizza with Italian sausage and onion. He would have liked larger sausage chunks but said the flavor was great as well as the cheese. Crust was a little soft in the center, maybe a little longer in the brick oven but the flavors were great! Will do a repeat visit when in the area We are from South Chicago and set a high bar when it comes to pizza so when we enjoy it that's a great thing read more

Tomatoes and Flames - Italian Sausage and onion pizza. - Salad Near Me - Mount Sterling, Kentucky

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Cute place inside. Wonderful use of an old building. Smelled good when I walked in for our pick up. Ordered three pizzas and left with 4. They said one had a hole in it. I didn't see the hole. Took pizza back to our hotel for a paint party. Everyone was happy. I like that the crust was thin. Could have used more sauce and pepperoni. But still very good. Choose them because they were a local small business. Order ready on time even thought they remade one. Not from My Sterling but family lives in the area. read more

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We absolutely love our small town. And order to go from here a lot. We wanted our granddaughters to experience our hometown and it was her birthday so we chose to go here. I called for 3 hrs to make sure we could Get in because it is gave a Busy signal the whole time. So we took the chance and went down. Nobody was in there. We did choose to stay. But was so disappointed with the service. They had us put the tables together. Which is okay. Did not ask if we needed anything else to drink. And barely acknowledge that we were even there. Other people came in and they went to the table and talked to them again while walking right past us. We were very nice and polite and we didn't even make a fuss about anything that was going on, but I do not think that we'll go back on the inside to eat again. I don't know if we even order there for a while. My babies felt very uncomfortable. Service means everything .: SO DISAPPOINTED. FOOD was okay. read more

We have been in here to eat 2 other times. WILL NOT be back! The first thing we noticed was the guy preparing the pizza had long black hair, not tied back, just flopping around and it was in his face. He kept slinging it back while he was preparing the pizzas. Hair net? Service was slow to say the least. They were not really busy, four tables at most, but it took forever to get out meal. Then finally when it did come, our daughters food came first and much later, nearly 10 minutes, our meal came. Normally, the meals should come at the same time, or at least, close together. They tried to say, "we have to make the food in the order it was taken. We all ordered on the same ticket! We noticed they had trouble finding the tables every time they had an order. I thought that is why everyone took numbers to the tables! When our meals finally came, we had to ask for napkins and silver ware. Then we had to get our own refills. When we first went in the TV was on but no sound. It was perfect. Then the TV went off and very loud music came one. Not good. My husband ordered unsweet tea, which ended up being nasty, sone designer tea with mango and passion fruit in it. They replaced it with water. We did ask for a refund and got it. My daughter ordered a BBQ chicken pizza. However, the sauce was also nasty, some kind of Ale 8 mess. They replaced it with a different pizza. However, we then had to wait once again for the new pizza. WILL NOT GO BACK! read more

I LOVE this place. I am not local, I have family in the area and request we go here when I'm in town. This time we had a huge to go order, and not only was everything exactly as ordered, no missing items, the lovely ladies working carried it all to my car as my husband was in the car with our newborn. (10 pies + salads) Obsessed with the salad, the tomato salad dressing is to die for. The pizza is creative and nails the cook every time. This time I had the hot brown pizza and it did not disappoint. Wish I had one where I live! read more

I stopped in to order a gluten free pizza with Quattro Formaggi and Pepperoni. The pizza was perfectly done and delicious . I also ordered the unsweetened Integritea- a rare find and amazing. Caroline and Kenny were both friendly and made me feel welcome. I definitely recommend Tomatoes and Flames to anyone wanting to dine in a pleasant environment, with appetizing food selections, and reasonable prices. read more

Very small portion size. kids meal Size. $15 meal total, not including drink. Cool setup though.

For about the first two years this restaurant was open, it was a staple in our Friday night rotation. Then it changed hands, and while the food was good, the staff was not nearly as friendly or energetic and would randomly close earlier than the posted hours. More than once an hour before closing time, someone would meet us at the door to say, "Sorry, we are closing early this evening!" It recently changed owners again and UGH! I'm done. Tonight my 8" brick oven pizza was delivered, stone cold, to the table. Mind you, the oven is a whole 25 feet from the front window where we were seated. COLD! Just no excuse. Poor service is one thing, poor quality is another entirely. #NothingSpecialAboutThisSpecial #UpInFlames read more

Tomatoes and Flames - My 12" replacement pizza - Salad Near Me - Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Me and my partner came here for the first time, and it was honestly amazing the food and drinks were suuuuper good and pretty reasonably priced, staff was friendly and kind and the overall atmosphere was super friendly and welcoming! We will absolutely be coming back read more

The choices available are unique and quite tasty! The dessert s'mores pizza is a magnificent finish to any meal! Also, the strawberry pecan salad is amazing as is the Cobb salad! Everything is made to order so please understand that it may take a little bit to make, but the result is a high quality product! The atmosphere is very welcoming and promotes conversation. read more

Tomatoes and Flames - Salad Near Me - Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Tomatoes and Flames has great food and great service. This is the place for a nice night on the town.

Only people there at 6:30pm. Made us wonder why. Friendly service. Huge delicious salad. Nice thin crust on pepperoni pizza.

Got my pizza right out of the oven and it was outstanding! I got the supremo pizza and The vegetables were fresh and the taste was so good, the best pizza I've had in recent memory, I'll definitely be back read more

this place is great! i used to live in Mt. Sterling and used to come here all the time. the wood fired pizza has the best crust ever. they have lots of options and i hadn't been here in years so they had lots of new stuff i hadn't seen! they were playing bob ross and the whole place was cute. they don't serve you so cant really rate the service that much. they were nice but not friendly. overall i love it here. we got cheese sticks, the quattro formaggi with olives, a vanilla creme soda and a caesar salad. all was delish! that crust makes everything worth it! and the gorgonzola had that delicious bite on the cheesy pizza with the tangy olive, and to top it off with the refreshing creamy vanilla soda. perfect lunch! read more

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I had seen good reviews so we decided to try it on our way to the airport. Big mistake. Our orders for 4 of us came out one, then almost 10 minutes later 2 more, then when everyone was almost done the last one came out. The appetizer came out with the 2nd batch. There were at least 3 people working and we were the only ones there. I'd hate to see it if they were busy! The food was just ok, but not worth the price or time. Definitely not going back. read more

Tomatoes and Flames - 12" Pepperoni - Salad Near Me - Mount Sterling, Kentucky

We have been visiting Mount Sterling every year for a while. Somehow, we missed this gem! The food was so incredibly good and the young guys that were working there were extremely helpful with what to order and helping us decide what we would like. It is such a cute little spot and we will most definitely return on our next trip across the country to Kentucky. read more

Pizza is wonderful and they have brunch sometimes and the waffles are amazing!! Great spot in Mt Sterling! read more

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Good pizza and the Italian soda was yummy the employees just seemed sad. There aren't a lot of options in Mt Sterling so I would go back but wasn't the best experience ever read more

Great food and service I got Alfredo Pasta , and I recommend it Being from Ga where food is everywhere I was glad to find this place read more

The best wood fired pizza in Central Kentucky! I highly recommend! The salad and pizza are wonderful and their version of an old fashioned fits the bill! read more

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Well i loved going here to eat, i love their food its amazing, however if i wanted to eat at a strip club id go to lexington. The girl last nigh looked like she was wearing a bra. Do better or you will loose this customer read more

Let me preface this review by saying that I don't feel good about writing it. I know this is a well-respected establishment in the local community, and in general I use Yelp to praise restaurants I enjoy rather than trashing those I don't. This is my first 1-star review, but I feel it is warranted. The first thing I noticed when I walked into the restaurant was an unidentifiable but unpleasant odor. Pizza places should smell like pizza, but this one smelled more like the locker room at a public pool. After some deliberation I ordered the "mushrooms of the woods" pizza which is topped with a couple different types of cheeses, plus asparagus, mushrooms and salami. It was listed as $11.99 on the menu. The cashier asked if that was all and I said "yes, I'll just drink water," which at most places is understood to mean I want tap water. My total was $14.29. I asked about it and she said "oh, that's just the tax." I was not informed that I was charged for a bottled water until I asked where I could fill my cup. Pretty misleading. This place claims to serve Neapolitan style pizza, but what I got was nothing remotely representative of Neapolitan. I didn't expect to feel like I was in Naples, but even Smashing Tomato in Lexington makes a pretty good rendition it. The crust was floppy and there was a mountain of cheese on it, to the point that I ended up tearing off and discarding half of it because I felt like I was eating a giant mass of mozzarella and ricotta. I have never taken cheese off a pizza before. The toppings were relatively tasteless and the salami was chopped into little squares like something you'd find in an elementary school cafeteria. There was no sauce on it, which was weird. I guess it's my fault for not noticing that particular pizza doesn't list sauce as an ingredient, but most places don't. At least my pizza was edible. My boyfriend ordered a meatball sub, per the cashier's recommendation, and his meatballs were burnt and rock hard. He offered me a bite and I actually spit it out into a napkin. I can't stand food waste, but this was hardly food. He said it was one of the worst meals of his life, which is surprising because apparently a few months back he came with a friend and they enjoyed it. He texted said friend after leaving and was informed the quality has gone downhill. Maybe I should have come a year ago. But I will not be back. read more

I wanted to like this place but it just wasn't good. The overall vibe felt really off between the long wait times, the rude staff members, the cold pizza and bad dessert. We definitely won't be coming back here sadly. Big City Pizza is way better. read more

Waited an hour for lackluster pizza. Chicken parm sandwich had chewy, clearly pre-cooked chicken. Will not return.

Delish!!! Came in on a rainy Friday night. Lots of tasty items to choose from. Big open oven. The pizza Quattro Formaggi pizza was oh my. We started with the Greek salad. It had chopped Romain lettuce, red onions, feta, avocado, olives and the dressing that came with it and a piece of their signature bread. Small and cozy setting. Glad we could support a local business. This will be a permanent stop for us in Mt Sterling. read more

The pizza here is delicious, unfortunately it is a bit out of my price range. I ordered a pizza and cheese sticks and it was about $26. It was so good!! Just hard to justify paying that much for pizza. I will probably visit here occasionally, but it won't be a regular thing. read more

Was recommended here by our nearby hotel. Ridiculously small pizza for the price. One piece of pepperoni on each slice and extremely dry. The salad that was supposed to be a large barely filled the container. Will pass this by next time we are in the area. read more

Why haven't I heard of this place before now?! While out with the kids today, we decided to find a "sit down" location to eat. Our first choice was being remodeled and only had a drive up with a couple outdoor tables, not what we were in the mood for. We discussed the usual places we haunt, and nothing really sounded good today, so what to do? I turned to Yelp! to see what was available for us to eat at. The name Tomatoes and Flames came up and just because it sounds interesting I decided to click on it and read more about it. By the time I was halfway through, I decided that's where we're going to go. Man! I'm sure glad I made that decision! The restaurant is very neat and clean, and walking through the door, this GIGANTIC chandelier is the first thing you see...quickly followed by the welcoming glow of the wood fired brick oven! The staff was really friendly and polite, and helpful to three newbies that had never been there before. We placed our order, found a table, and sat down. Our drinks were quickly served, along with two bowls of very nicely seasoned popcorn and crayons for the kids to draw on the pieces of paper that covered our table. When the food arrived, it looked and smelled AMAZING! Of course we all sampled what everyone ordered, and it all tasted great! I had their lunch special, the pizza was baked to perfection, and the half meatball sub was "sublime"! The kids ordered the Alfredo pasta and we all got a large order of cheesy bread to split. You know the old saying "we saved the best for last"? Well they certainly did....Bananas Foster Cheesecake and a Cookie Skillet Sundae....divine! We practically licked the plates it was so good! We talked with one of the owners and she told me they make all of their dough, sauce, etc. in-house and the banana topping for the cheesecake was made only after the order was placed for it!! I absolutely LOVE finding places like this, especially when it turns out to be a fantastic place to eat, and such a wonderful atmosphere for everyone! 5 stars from me, and I'll DEFINITELY be back!! read more

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over priced gave 30 bucks for the tiniest pizza you will eat was not that good in my opinion..

Amazing! Delighted to find such delicious, high-quality food. Everything we had was perfect!

Great local pizza place in Mount sterling. Not many non-chain restaurants in this city but this place is a hidden gem. I had their spinach calzone and it was quite a large portion, easily satisfying my appetite. If you're traveling along I-64 and are passing by and craving some pizza or calzones, give this place a look! read more

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Dropped by to eat due to positive yelp reviews! Venue was nice and staff was friendly but the food was sub par, our Margarita Pizza and Signature bread was very undercooked and doughy. They did remake the food but it suffered the same issues as the first order, but the Signature bread had so much salt it was unbearable to eat, at this point we cut our losses and moved on. read more

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Tomatoes and Flames is a great place to eat! There's a variety of food from salad, soup, calzone, and pizza! The staff is wonderful and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. read more

Tomatoes and Flames - This S'mores Pizza was delicious! - Salad Near Me - Mount Sterling, Kentucky

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Went during a weekday late afternoon. Nice little restaurant, with a welcome feel. They had teenagers running the register and cooking and they were not the most welcoming sort, but may be different in the evening. Had "butcher's block" pizza. Was not impressed, but the salad was good. read more

My favorite place in my hometown. I love stopping by and enjoying the great food. Can't go wrong everything is delicious! read more

Tomatoes and Flames - I'm so glad this slice of goodness is in Mt. Sterling. I love stopping by and enjoying the beautiful downtown scenery while eating! - Salad Near Me - Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Great food and great service! Wood fired oven gives the crust a perfect taste. The s'mores pizza was a hit as well. My family loved it! read more

Tomatoes and Flames - Salad Near Me - Mount Sterling, Kentucky

First and foremost I'm very glad to see new restaurants coming to downtown mount sterling. Secondly I'm glad it's not another one of those places that doesnt invests in decor. This place is very clean and new. The red brick on the walls brings a level of character that fits with the downtown vide. Anybody that knows me will say that I'm a brick oven pizza fanatic. It's just something about that crispy crust and quality ingredients that works for me. Unfortunately this visit didn't. The dough and crust was chewy and not crunchy. I ordered on the app and my order wasn't ready. I think my towering present and Yelp status made them rush my pizza I will visit again soon and update this review at that time. For now it's 3 stars So I plan on going back soon and updating this review. Update: this one was cook perfects and the order system is very convenient. Great job. read more

First off, the location is in the older part of town which I had hoped for. Love the name, Tomatoes and Flames. Creative name, creative recipes, right? You walk in and the one wall is the old patina brick. Just beautiful. We ordered a Hawaiian Pizza and two root beer Italian sodas. Bill was $22. The sodas arrived first. There wasn't even a hint of root beer, they tasted like watered down whipped creme. So disappointing as I was looking forward to an authentic Italian soda. Maybe the pizza will be flavorful and fantastic? There's still hope, right? Not to be. The topping were minimal at best and the pizza was the size of a single serving pie. The "simple truth organic" pizzas on ultra thin crust are similar in size but more flavorful with many more toppings. Such a bummer. We had hoped this would be our new local restaurant, not to be. read more

8 of us stopped in on Saturday, based on reviews. Mount Sterling practically shuts down at 5pm and we had just checked into our hotel. We were immediately greeted by the staff who put 2 tables together for us to sit together. The food came out quickly and was better than I hoped for. Service was attentive and top notch. Highly recommended. read more