I really don't eat 'good'... I go buy bags of salad from the grocery store, let it rot in my fridge and it makes me feel like I ate good for the week. So a salad bar is usually not my first option for lunch. But.... looking how it was 105 degrees today, I decided to venture and find something cool and refreshing. First thing I notice is that everything is very clean and the staff are really quick to clean up any mess you leave on the table. I like their pre-made salads (especially the Hawaiian), but also made my own personal salad. The Big Chunk Chicken Noodle soup does actually follow up on it's name! Large, white chunks of chicken, good broth, no skimping on the noodles either. Lots of fresh veggies and leafy greens (no, not just iceberg) to choose from. First salad place I've seen that serves jaimca (?) I think that's what it's called. The only thing that bothered me was the layout of the store kind of made it easy to bump into each other.. maybe a little more space between the food area and the eating area would help? Atleast they were lightning quick to clean up this toddler's horrible tantrum of flying food display going on in the desert area. I actually didn't feel bloated and tired going back to work - that must be a first! About $9 for me, (no drink included), but how can you argue with unlimited everything?
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Leanne S.
I really like Sweet Tomatoes but today my sister and I stopped in for lunch. I don't know if they recently raised their prices but $12.00 seems a little excessive for lunch. Honestly, isn't that what dinner used to cost here? Okay enough about the price. The salad toppings were all delicious and after having a little soup we were all pumped to have the cranberry / apply crisp! Mmmm We scoured the dessert bar only to find jello, pudding, cottage cheese and a broken ice cream machine. You know when you've built up the moment in your head of delicious crisp apples with tart cranberries covered in a warm oatmeal crisp and then suddenly the vision is blurry? My heart literally sank! No one ever wants to settle but today I settled...I settled for the chocolate pudding. :(
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Richard K.
Always fresh salads and soups. The macaroni and cheese is also very good.
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Jonathan L.
I really like Sweet Tomatoes but it is a little pricey but I love their chicken noodle soup. it has chunks of chicken in it and you need a fork! The chill is good also! Look for coupons and it helps!
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Toni B.
This is my favorite Sweet Tomatoes location that I've found so far mostly because I visit during the week when it is not as crowded, it is brand new, and it offers flavored iced teas (green tea, white tea, and a decaf herbal) that are really delicious. I was surprised to see some negative reviews of this chain, I adore Sweet Tomatoes, I find the produce fresh, the soups and baked goods delicious. You will always run into high fat and high calorie options at any restaurant, you need to be intelligent with your choices. This is a wonderful option for vegetarians and for anyone who is sick of eating fast food and really wants some fresh options. I find the food and the service wonderful and worth the price. I'm methodically visiting all locations I can find in the Phoenix area I like this chain so much! Still, this location tops the list.
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Brandon L.
Blah. Since they raised their prices I do not go to Sweet Tomatos anymore. You now have to pay $2.50 for a drink plus the $10 for the meal. Its a rip off. The salads are good but anything else is nothing special.
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Dan M.
First visit in quiet some time...salad bar was very good, just as I remembered. Good choice of soups and various pasta's and breads. All you can eat (which can be a good or bad thing) but all the food is very fresh and a good value for the price.
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Brittney C.
Very good.. A little pricey, not bad if you take a coupon.
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Matt S.
I wasn't going to do another review of this place, but felt I needed to give a holiday update. They have this Turkey soup thing with cornbread stuffing that is amazing. SO GOOD. I am not sure how long it will be there, but if its still there you have to try it! Or put it on the calendar for next year. Adults love this place, kids love this place ... its a win win, and the food (and service) is always great!
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Emily A.
A lover of Sweet Tomatoes.....Will not be back to this location. It is VERY poorly set up. Unfortunately whoever set this location up was just not a good planner. The spot where you have to wait for a table is in the way of people trying to get to the drinks and hot foods, and also right in front of the exit door. I have been to other locations and found the set up to be way better. Also, the girl who rang us up scolded my husband and I for stepping a little out of line so that my mom could get by us to pay. She was not very friendly. Lastly, I was sad because my reason for going was an ad stating that the monthly special was all of my favs....Tomato soup (very good), Grilled Cheese dippers (gross breadsticks with hard crusted cheese on top, NOTHING like a grilled cheese sandwich) and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookies which we were told that they do not make until after 4pm (we went for lunch). Earth to Sweet Tomatoes, people like to eat cookies before 4pm too!!!
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Lisa K.
Since we have a kid who attends and lives at ASU Polytech, we like to drive down there and treat him to lunch or dinner every week or two. His favorite place to eat near campus is Sweet Tomatoes, so we have dined at this location many, many times. This location has a very unique decorating scheme. It is fashioned like a farmhouse/barn as a tip of the hat to the agricultural history of south Gilbert, and it is huge compared to other Sweet Tomatoes we have visited. The service is friendly and efficient, and the soup/salad/side choices are fresh and extensive. Go hungry! One word of caution: This is a snowbird hangout during the winter season, and the 'birds seem to occupy several tables in large groups much longer than local patrons. We were seated, ate, and left within an hour, while the older folks next to us at a table set for 10 were there when we arrived and were there when we left. Avoid visiting at lunchtime in the winter if you can. Second word of caution: Although the woman's bathroom is clean, I have never visited this place when it didn't "stink" in there...like something is wrong with the sewer system. I don't know where the smell is coming from, but management should make an effort to find out what is going on. As for the food, I was surprised that they had tomatoes and lettuce in such good shape considering the recent freezes in Mexico which destroyed 80-100% of the winter crops. Management even posted a sign apologizing for a shortage of favorites like cucumbers and zucchini, but I honestly did not notice a lack of variety. A final word: The Club Veg coupons are better than the ones in the newspaper, so it's well-worth checking out their website and joining. I'll be back. It's good.
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Judi M.
My husband and I love to eat here!!!! Their salad bar is always fresh, stocked with everything you could ever want for a super good salad. They also have premade type salads like potatoe salad, which change monthly. Soup!!!! I love soup and they have mulitple ones to choose from. The regulars are chicken noodle & a chilli. Each month they have 4 or 5 other soups to choose from. You can get on there website to see what they are serving. They also have bread sticks, baked potatoe, and other side type dishes. They also have cookiesand frozen yogurat. It is all you can eat so be careful. The staff has always been friendly and the place is clean. To save some money join their club and monthly they will send you buy one get one coupons, coupons for lunch & breakfast. The only thing I did not really care for is there breakfast. The food tastes fine, it's just not what I am looking for when I go out for breakfast, but you might, so give breakfast a try. I believe they only serve breakfast on Sat.& Sun.
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Jenna L.
We went here the other night with the padres. My mom has been wanted to try this place. It is like other all you can eat salad buffet type places. The employees were friendly, but I thought it was a bit pricey. It cost $50 for 4 adults. Guess I will be looking for the buy one get one free coupons. The salad items looked fresh, and there was a really good variety of "good for you" items and the indulgence items like pastas. There was also a nice choice of dressings, both regular and light. Once you get your salad (people were getting 2 plates, so we copied them, but only filled one) you pay for your meal and can find a place to sit. That is when you hit the big time. There must have been 7-9 different types of soups, baked potatos, various types of bread and muffins, and of course dessert. They also serve a breakfast buffet on Sundays.
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Kyle N.
I'm extremely selective on the buffets I will go to. This place was bad the food was bland and just did not taste good at all. There was one thing that I eat that I thought was good it was a turkey stuffing soup. But for close to 25$ the food should of been better. I gave it an extra star because my wife does enjoy the food here.
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Jennifer G.
This is my new favorite lunch spot! Where else can you get at least two days worth of vegetable servings and overall quality/quantity/selection/value for the same price as a fast food value meal (ugh!)? If you join "Club Veg" you get a 2 for 1 coupon emailed to you at least once every two weeks. So, for two buffets and two drinks, it's $14.00 including tax...this place rocks! My favorites include: Won Ton Chicken Salad - YUM! Broccolli Salad - Healthy! Homemade Chicken Noodle soup w/ green onions on top - The BOMB! Low-fat bran/orange/cranberry muffins w/ butter - Delicious! Hot brownie w/ non-fat chocolate/vanilla swirl yogurt, carmel/chocoloate sauce - Heaven! The service at this location is always great. I meet my girlfriend at the Desert Ridge location and we love it because we typicaly sit and talk for hours after having lunch on end and they never bother us. I just love buffets in general, but most seem somewhat unhealthy. This place is just a great healthy alternative....I can't wait for the next coupon to arrive in my email!
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Johnson M.
For a place that bills itself as a place for healthy dining, it's not all it's cracked up to be. Their salad is romaine or iceberg, not exactly a healthy "mixed greens" selection. Their raw veggies are "ok" but their salad dressings are far from even decent and contain a LOT of ingredients. Their soups are not good for you either, one of them, the veggie chili I believe, listed oil as the second ingredient.. no joke. For anyone with food allergies or who prefers not to eat specific foods like wheat or dairy, this place is a nightmare. The managers know nothing about the ingredients and have to print the ingredients from a computer for every single item you have questions about. Most of the cooked food is loaded with dairy and gluten. Plus they charge $9.99 for the salad bar and like $2.50 for a drink! bunk.
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Bri D.
We don't typically go out to places like these, salad buffets, mostly because they gross the husband out. That's fine with me, I understand. At the request of friends one time, and for a family celebration another, we came here. I've been to a couple ST locations, and this one seems to be laid out better than others as well as cleaner. Their selection of food always looks fresh and they don't let it get too low, so that's nice. I do love their corn bread with the honey whip ( you have to ask for it) and their side dish type pasta salads are usually pretty good. This place isn't amazing, like my best friend thinks it is, but it is a pretty solid salad buffet.
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Jamie R.
The atmosphere is that of a cafeteria. Luckily not very crowded when we went but I can imagine it gets very noisy. The salad was good, soup was good (not great) and the bread was not that great. Overall, Sweet Tomatoes is ok for the price, but I can go to a good Chinese buffet for less money and get more selection.
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Lisa G.
I want to like Sweet Tomatoes more than I do. I'm stuck at 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding down instead of up. Walk in, get your tray and plate(s), and go through the salad line. Choose between pre-made salads (which are actually really good) and/or making your own with the ingredients down the bar. Pay at the end of the bar, find a place to sit, then also help yourself to soup, pasta and the bakery. As many trips as you'd like, as this is a buffet. I really liked the pre-made spinach salad. The apple walnut salad was okay. Apple chunks were way too big. And no berry vinaigrette dressing? What up with that? Where's the pistachios for salad topping? Walnuts? Pear or other fruit? Cranberries? The soup options were good. I really liked the split pea and barley soup. I wanted to try some of the others, but I ended up not having any room for more. The two pasta options were really sad. Dried up and not at all appetizing. I struggle with the brownies, cookies and other sweet treats at an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Does not compute. People pick this place because they're trying to make healthy choices, right? If they upgraded some of the toppings (included a variety of nuts and fresh fruit) and offered more healthy dessert options, I'd probably like this place better. Oh, and the price is on the steep side. $27 for two. I can get a perfect portion of soup, salad and side of bread for $7 and change at Saladworks. I understand the buffet has to pay for itself, but it is salad, afterall. No expensive meats or seafood being served here.
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Linda F.
We dropped by for dinner around 5 pm and were very disappointed in this buffet. Our first impression as we walked in the front door was a display of soggy dressed salads, some of which were half empty. There seemed to be quite a few ingredients to put together your own salad along the line so we did this. There was only one cashier for two lines of traffic so a little congestion there. After we put together our salads we were eager to see what else was offered. There were several soups, however we had to try 3 to find one that was just okay. The tomato based soups were too acidic for our liking and the chicken soup was overpowered with thyme. We did like the pea soup , which was one of the few items in the buffet that had any noticeable meat in it. The rest of the buffet were a bunch of carbs....muffins, corn bread, pizza with a tiny bit of cheese on top, macaroni and cheese, pasta with acidic tomato sauce........Just what i consider cheap fillers with no real nutritional value. Soft ice cream was the basic desert...no fresh fruit offered except whole apples and a few unappetizing things such as jello. I would really not recommend this buffet to anyone other than vegetarians.
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Jason L.
Employees were very sweet to my kids. Great food and clean atmosphere. Bathrooms were clean.
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Jeremy W.
I absolutely love this place! The salad is so good and I love how the salad bar is the first thing you see when you walk in to the door. Then after sitting down and enjoying the wonderful salad they have even more food, some pastas, soup, breads, and the muffins are amazing. All the desert is so good also, and the ice cream is amazing. Sweet tomato is like a buffet for organic lovers, vegetarians, gluten-free eaters and just those who love to eat healthy.
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Melanie N.
Our whole family loves this place. The people have before like family to us! Food is always fresh and yummy!
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Julie H.
We love this place!! I can't buy, clean and cut up this kind of produce for this price! The quality of the food is excellent - a far cry from your typical buffet good. Much, much better! All the pre-tossed salads are yummy, and fresh, and I love the seemingly endless options on the fresh, make-your-own salad bar. The soups are my favorite! I love the cream of chicken or turkey pot pie soups. Yummy!! The potatoes, pizza, pasta, muffins, and desserts and good, and we LOVE the frozen yogurt to end our meal!! Delicious, affordable (look for coupons, or sign up online for the Club Veg emails) and good food!! The service is great too!! Thanks!
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Sarah I.
Compared to all the other buffets out there this place is probably my favorite. They don't seem to skimp on the quality of their items like a lot of other places (Golden Corral or Souper Salad) I get cravings for the broccoli salad! My only criticism is the hot pasta section. The pasta is kind-of gross: soggy with bad sauce. Good thing for them I don't usually want mac and cheese with my soup or salad anyway. Sweet Tomatoes is always clean with good service.
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Charissa G.
Yummy!!! Yummy!!! Always fresh and delicious! Love the salads, Focasia bread pizza, the muffins are great too.. The pasta is ok, but often very blan tasting. The BEST Strawberry Lemonade Ive ever had.. We love this place! Watch your mailbox for coupons.
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Catherine L.
If you like custom salads (you get to pick what goes on it) then this place is for you! The salads seem fresh, and other ingredients are plenty. The soups are pretty good, hot, and there are plenty of choices, so I like to mix and create my own. Some comfort food pastas are ready to go, and the standard baked potato can be doctored to however you like it, including with bacon (the magic ingredient) chives, and more. Then add the muffins (blueberry, corn, chocolate, more) plus bread and pizza squares, if you leave hungry, it's your own fault! Finally, the ice cream or yogurt bar is just the final topping to having a sweet treat.
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Susan S.
I really like this Sweet Tomatoes location. Everything is always fresh and full. Joan's broccoli salad. And the orange salad is the best salad. Try the Blueberry Hibiscus iced tea. So yummy! The place is always clean. At another location I had the Irish Potato and Leek soup and I ate five bowls. I couldn't stop eating it! Sweet Tomatoes is the best place if you are in the mood for some salad.
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Rand H.
= = = = = = DAILY LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET! = = = = = = Made it back to this distant Sweet Tomatoes today, joined by Robyn N. They have remodeled the place since my last visit and it was kind of pretty inside. Everything about the food was about the same as
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Jess M.
I'm going to have to give them 4 stars. After being on a plane all day, this was a nice healthier choice than many of the other restaurants in the area. They have lots of great veggies and greens to create your own salad of choice. The flatbread and mac'n'cheese were ok and the coconut muffin my husband had for dessert was really good.
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Dana B.
Alicia is a huge asset to this location. You can tell are genuinely cares about her customers. She offers to go above and beyond to make sure they're not only satisfied but more than satisfied. In the last few months we've noticed a difference at this location. People are friendly and more helpful. As always - the food is fresh and tasty. Thank goodness lemon month (April) is only once a year or I might gain 20 lbs on the delicious lemon salad, caper pasta and lemon muffins. Dangerously yummy.
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Lindsay H.
Pretty good Sweet Tomatoes location. Even when busy, we find a seat right away and they open up both sides of the salad bar. The layout is a bit different and a tad crowded where the drinks, soups and desserts are located. In fact, the drink area has no place for you to set down your tray, which is very dangerous for a clutzo like me. :-) Kids under three are free and they always allow my husband to pay first while I sit with our toddler and then I go through the line. There are several unique, pre-mixed salads (the lemon/ blue cheese one today was the best ever!) and also build-your-own salad toppings. They have zucchini, squash, beets, corn, peas, raisins, feta just to name a few. Potato and pasta salads and a wide variety of dressings. In addition to the expansive salad bar, they have a baked potato and sweet potato bar, breads, pastas, pizza(make sure to get some when it's fresh) , 8 soups, variety of fresh drinks, and a soft serve machine. Oh yeah...and some fruits but we always seem to forget about those as we drool over the other items. They often seem to be out of side items or take a long time to restock, like ice for drinks, crackers for soup, peanuts for ice cream, etc. Workers at this location are a bit slow at taking away plates and don't offer to get refills or offer cookies like all of the other locations that we have been to. Wondering if the service is part of the reason it is not as crowded as other ST's? Not bad service, by any means. They simply do not go above and beyond like staff at their sister restaurants. Dinner usually offers some type of cobbler or lava cake along with dessert. The sugar free chocolate mousse is pretty good, too!
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Sadie L.
I've already reviewed this Sweet Tomatoes, but had to provide an update. I have no idea how this place isn't 100% 5 stars, but it should be. The management is great, the restaurant is always clean, and the staff is super-friendly. Dwayne was very friendly and went above and beyond our expectations on our visit tonight. He deserves a raise. ;)
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Terrence K.
I like the concept of endless soup and salad. Not badly priced. Great selections and alternatives if you don't want just Greens and soup. Overall a good experience.
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Heather B.
This place is great and has lots of choices! It would be even better if you can eat $12 worth plus $2.50 for a beverage. It's a great deal if you know someone who can eat $12 worth of soup and salad. Since when, did buffet style eating get more expensive then going to a normal restaurant?? Also it costs at least $6 for my 9 year old. :-( the food is good and fresh and the device is always great!
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Ryelle R.
When I think of buffet-type establishments, I have horrifying flashbacks of being drug into Old Country Buffet by my Grammy, who clearly lacks taste buds.. From the clientele to the cold mashed potatoes, I get really grossed out & am anti buffet. *With one exception, - Sweet Tomatoes. I generally have a hard time finding places to eat with family & friends, since I'm so picky when it comes to dining. I like to think of myself as an "Educated Eater," but, my family calls it being a "Food Snob." With Sweet Tomatoes, we are able to accommodate both appetites. My friends get their pasta/bread/desserts, & I get my greens, win/win! From what I've been told, everything is Organic & also Gluten Free(by the way, I think all the Gluten Free hype is bs). - The salad portion of the restaurant is made up of the freshest greens & toppings, you will find. The dressings are made from scratch, in-house as well. At the potato station, you can choose between Russet or Sweet & load accordingly. The bread is baked in-house, and rotates flavors each week. All soups are original Sweet Tomatoes recipes, and rotate weekly(*their vegetable soup is awesome). There's a dessert station complete with a soft serve ice cream machine. The only thing Sweet Tomatoes doesn't have, is meat. Which has made it impossible for me to get my, vegetable loathing, boyfriend to go there with me.
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Lonzo D.
Salad bar is one of the best. The food is ok but not much of a selection. For the price it's a little expensive but I joined their club to get their coupons which makes it more reasonable. Also they keep it very clean.
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Kimberly D.
Had a great experience at Sweet Tomatoes a couple of days ago. Great customer service from start to finish. For $14 you get all you can eat salad bar, soup and an assortment of pastas and breads as well as a dessert bar. You start at the salad assembly line and build your salad as you go. Everything looked very fresh and they had someone constantly replacing the salad components which I thought was nice. We seated ourselves at a booth and after our first round of soup and salad we had someone come over right away and ask if we needed our table cleared. I had a question about one of the tea's that they had available and someone came right over to help me out. The food was not the best I have had but it was fresh and I enjoyed my dinner. The customer service here is great and they have many healthy options. I would definitely come back in the future.
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Rob H.
Terrific food and service. My family and I ate here every Sunday morning and never were disappointed. They went out of their way to bring refills or fresh cookies by since we had two small children, and the salad bar was always clean and fresh. Highly recommend.
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Nicole Z.
All the vegetables here come direct from a farm. I love that! They have a consistent, fresh supply of veggies and have great soups and muffins. The staff are delightful, and will go out of their way to help. Today one of the managers heated up muffins for me because I wanted them piping hot so I could indulge. (They are kept warm, not hot.) I really enjoy coming here. Every time.
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Nic P.
Huge fan of this place, huge! I eat here at least twice a week, it's that good! They have a huge selection of salad items and they're always fresh and available. The toppings are just awesome if you love vegetables! It's always clean, and sometimes there are lines, but they go fast and I've rarely ever had to wait for a table. Everyone is super nice and accommodating here. I think the only thing that bugs me is that it is a little high for the salad and soup that I get. Lunch is around $12 and dinner is around $15 even though you get the same things. Not sure what the price difference is for. They always have a selection of baked potatoes and toppings, lots of muffins; from corn, to blueberry to lemon although the selection can vary. They also have mac 'n cheese and pasta, but I skip that - it's way too fattening for me. They have a large selection of both regular, vegetarian and vegan soups that are all delicious. They also have a dessert bar, but I've never used it. This is my go-to healthy place when I want a big salad after working out. It never fails me!
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Clint F.
I wish I had a better explanation for the low rating but all I know is each time I eat here, I get sick. It's crazy because the place seems clean, the food doesn't taste bad or seem gross so I'm not sure. My wife and I ate here tonight and were walking out asking each other why we had because we know we'll feel ill afterwards. All that I can think of is that they put some sort of filler in the food and I'm no conspiriest (besides that I know for a fact we have not ever landed on the moon and that area 51 will soon be fully exposed for what it truly is). Not sure what the deal is but besides getting sick each time, $11.95 for a salad buffet, sounds a little redonkulous if you ask me, throw in some flippin meat and maybe I would reconsider the price.
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Kelly D.
the wait staff was fantastic
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Kristen M.
I can't say that I ever go into Sweet Tomatoes and walk out disappointed. If you want a good salad this is the place to go! You can create your own and the choices are endless! My only wish is for a few thing to be added tot he salad bar: dried cranberries, walnuts and chicken. My kids love the Macaroni and Cheese and cheesy foccacia (which is just a fancy name for pizza). My headband lives the Chicken noodle soup because it is just that chicken, noodles and broth. I must have their cornbread with every meal! The best part is the dessert is included! I LOVE the chocolate lava cake with vanilla soft serve on top. You can make healthy dessert choices to: jello, pudding or a piece of fruit! I highly recommend Sweet Tomatoes! Save your kids cups and you won't have to buy them a drink next time you come of you bring their cups. Sign up for their email newsletter and get free coupons and a bonus coupon on your birthday!
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Christa L.
This is the second ST location I've visited since moving to the valley and all I can say is Yuck. The concept is great. Soup and salad with a few extras, but in reality, it tastes like eating in a hospital cafeteria. ALL the food is extremely bland with no flavor. I LOVE soup and there's honestly nothing special about any of the soups offered here. And I did sample every single one. All I can say is that the entire family was disappointed when leaving and we all agreed that was most likely our last visit.
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Jenna N.
This is a great place to go for lunch for salad/soup/pasta. It also has a dessert line so save room! Staff keeps the inside clean and we were offered 10% off our meals for signing up for coupons. The only thing my husband mentioned was to add breadsticks for the soups and to have marinara sauce for dipping. We will be going back!
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John Jae L.
Well. As we came in, it was kinda uninviting due to just salads and soups for $8.99 so we end up walking out. Since we wanted to try this place we came back in. Got our salad, then boom there's actually more food in the back area. The best thing is that this place serves healthy food. So it don't matter if you stuff your face coz you know you're eating good healthy food. I didn't mind at all. They serve gluten free food which was bomb and taste really good. I ate so much though lol. We're definitely coming again. I just love food. I didn't felt guilty eating so much food. A+
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Marc B.
It's salad................ and lots of it. great place to go when your looking for something light that wont bog you down later when you find yourself running from the police. The food always tastes great and is as fresh as it gets.
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Deanna K.
Huge fan of Sweet Tomatoes! I come here whenever I get a coupon in my email! This week they have amazing berry salads and dessert! The strawberry shortcake was delicious!
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Elina A.
Nice salad bar. Reminds me of Souplantation. I will be back. Wish they had clam chowder and a more desserts!
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Plaid A.
-----------------------More Like Sweet TomaNO's------------------- This Location has major cleanliness issues. My family went in one night looking for a light dinner and what we found was stomach turning. The Red trays at the start of the salad line were
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Mary W.
As salad bars go, Sweet Tomatoes is probably one of the better chain stores in the area. A good selection of pre-made specialty salads, such as traditional and Asiago Ceasar, as well as all the fixings to make your own as you like. All items were fresh and well-stocked. In addition to the salad items, also offered are hot soups, breads and desserts. A good alternative to fast food; quick and relatively healthy.
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O G.
Today I was fairly unimpressed with Sweet Tomatoes. I just recently went for my first time. I walk in 11:45am Sunday and the salad bar was not stock what that with lunch starting. The food was not that good, but it also seemed pretty basic. The salads, soups and desserts were far less than the outstanding dishes I thought they would be. The whole place seem dirty with many table not clean off for new customers. The staff was friendly but did not seem energize to keep the food stock and with cleaning the food areas. I will not be back even if the food was for "free"
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Brian L.
Good, fresh food at a reasonable price. I think some of the other reviews overstate this restaurants healthy food options, but there is so much to choose from its hard to go wrong. I really enjoyed their soups and their gluten free coconut muffins. Salad fare was kind of typical but again lots of variety.
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Sanford R.
I was initially fairly unimpressed with Sweet Tomatoes after my first visit, but have come to like it a little more each time I visit. The food is pretty basic, but there are healthy choices. The salads, soups and pastas aren't necessarily outstanding dishes, but they are decent. The customer service is OK, but could use some improvements. I have found that some locations are strict with coupons. If you can find a good coupon though Sweet Tomatoes is worth visiting.
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Arizona T.
This is a joe average Salad Bar spot. it's large but the offerings are not even close to on par with the cheaper and much better Jasons Deli. Eggs, yea they have them but its a chopped egg mix and its about 3 yolks to every Egg white. Not cool if you're health aware. Olives for salads, all the have is black! Greek olives folks, thats what goes on salad. Bad olive oils, tasteless and cheap. Healthy folks are going to use this for their dressing. Consider a tasty one. Employees walking around with plates of cookies offering them to everyone. This is a salad place, many people are here to begin a diet and change their life and you are essentially taunting them! leave the cookies up at the fat people bar with the rest of the breads and cheddar soups. And Ice Cream. I guess the biggest issue with this place is it's overpriced for the low quality of ingredients they use. They should ditch all the fat american food sections and kick up the quality of the health foods and they will have a winner.
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Megan H.
So I would normally give this place 4 stars, but after my last visit I feel a fifth star is deserved. I have recently been put on a gluten-free diet by my doctor and was very happy to learn that Sweet Tomatoes has a gluten-free menu! When my husband and I went in we asked the manager how it works and he took time explaining the gluten-free options and gave me a sheet to reference. They didn't skimp on the gluten-free options and I was actually able to have a full meal! So kudos to Sweet Tomatoes for being accommodating to those with food sensitivities!
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Elias A.
A staple for my wife and I. We left church late one day and needed a place to eat. Sweet Tomatoes here we come! There have been some changes lately at sweet tomatoes. Some of them have been changed to a different format with a new name. The food at the new place is not bad but when we're in the mood for a nice quality salad buffet it's nice to know there are still some sweet tomatoes with the old format. The new place makes you pick what you want to eat and have a very limited all you can eat selection. The service at this particular sweet tomatoes was awesome also. We showed up late and before we left, the manager approached us with paper bags and told us to fill it up with all the baked goods we could take since they were just going to throw it away at the end of the night anyway! We thought that was really nice.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : No
Sandy C.
I really don't eat 'good'... I go buy bags of salad from the grocery store, let it rot in my fridge and it makes me feel like I ate good for the week. So a salad bar is usually not my first option for lunch. But.... looking how it was 105 degrees today, I decided to venture and find something cool and refreshing. First thing I notice is that everything is very clean and the staff are really quick to clean up any mess you leave on the table. I like their pre-made salads (especially the Hawaiian), but also made my own personal salad. The Big Chunk Chicken Noodle soup does actually follow up on it's name! Large, white chunks of chicken, good broth, no skimping on the noodles either. Lots of fresh veggies and leafy greens (no, not just iceberg) to choose from. First salad place I've seen that serves jaimca (?) I think that's what it's called. The only thing that bothered me was the layout of the store kind of made it easy to bump into each other.. maybe a little more space between the food area and the eating area would help? Atleast they were lightning quick to clean up this toddler's horrible tantrum of flying food display going on in the desert area. I actually didn't feel bloated and tired going back to work - that must be a first! About $9 for me, (no drink included), but how can you argue with unlimited everything?
(4)Leanne S.
I really like Sweet Tomatoes but today my sister and I stopped in for lunch. I don't know if they recently raised their prices but $12.00 seems a little excessive for lunch. Honestly, isn't that what dinner used to cost here? Okay enough about the price. The salad toppings were all delicious and after having a little soup we were all pumped to have the cranberry / apply crisp! Mmmm We scoured the dessert bar only to find jello, pudding, cottage cheese and a broken ice cream machine. You know when you've built up the moment in your head of delicious crisp apples with tart cranberries covered in a warm oatmeal crisp and then suddenly the vision is blurry? My heart literally sank! No one ever wants to settle but today I settled...I settled for the chocolate pudding. :(
(3)Richard K.
Always fresh salads and soups. The macaroni and cheese is also very good.
(5)Jonathan L.
I really like Sweet Tomatoes but it is a little pricey but I love their chicken noodle soup. it has chunks of chicken in it and you need a fork! The chill is good also! Look for coupons and it helps!
(4)Toni B.
This is my favorite Sweet Tomatoes location that I've found so far mostly because I visit during the week when it is not as crowded, it is brand new, and it offers flavored iced teas (green tea, white tea, and a decaf herbal) that are really delicious. I was surprised to see some negative reviews of this chain, I adore Sweet Tomatoes, I find the produce fresh, the soups and baked goods delicious. You will always run into high fat and high calorie options at any restaurant, you need to be intelligent with your choices. This is a wonderful option for vegetarians and for anyone who is sick of eating fast food and really wants some fresh options. I find the food and the service wonderful and worth the price. I'm methodically visiting all locations I can find in the Phoenix area I like this chain so much! Still, this location tops the list.
(4)Brandon L.
Blah. Since they raised their prices I do not go to Sweet Tomatos anymore. You now have to pay $2.50 for a drink plus the $10 for the meal. Its a rip off. The salads are good but anything else is nothing special.
(2)Dan M.
First visit in quiet some time...salad bar was very good, just as I remembered. Good choice of soups and various pasta's and breads. All you can eat (which can be a good or bad thing) but all the food is very fresh and a good value for the price.
(4)Brittney C.
Very good.. A little pricey, not bad if you take a coupon.
(5)Matt S.
I wasn't going to do another review of this place, but felt I needed to give a holiday update. They have this Turkey soup thing with cornbread stuffing that is amazing. SO GOOD. I am not sure how long it will be there, but if its still there you have to try it! Or put it on the calendar for next year. Adults love this place, kids love this place ... its a win win, and the food (and service) is always great!
(5)Emily A.
A lover of Sweet Tomatoes.....Will not be back to this location. It is VERY poorly set up. Unfortunately whoever set this location up was just not a good planner. The spot where you have to wait for a table is in the way of people trying to get to the drinks and hot foods, and also right in front of the exit door. I have been to other locations and found the set up to be way better. Also, the girl who rang us up scolded my husband and I for stepping a little out of line so that my mom could get by us to pay. She was not very friendly. Lastly, I was sad because my reason for going was an ad stating that the monthly special was all of my favs....Tomato soup (very good), Grilled Cheese dippers (gross breadsticks with hard crusted cheese on top, NOTHING like a grilled cheese sandwich) and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookies which we were told that they do not make until after 4pm (we went for lunch). Earth to Sweet Tomatoes, people like to eat cookies before 4pm too!!!
(2)Lisa K.
Since we have a kid who attends and lives at ASU Polytech, we like to drive down there and treat him to lunch or dinner every week or two. His favorite place to eat near campus is Sweet Tomatoes, so we have dined at this location many, many times. This location has a very unique decorating scheme. It is fashioned like a farmhouse/barn as a tip of the hat to the agricultural history of south Gilbert, and it is huge compared to other Sweet Tomatoes we have visited. The service is friendly and efficient, and the soup/salad/side choices are fresh and extensive. Go hungry! One word of caution: This is a snowbird hangout during the winter season, and the 'birds seem to occupy several tables in large groups much longer than local patrons. We were seated, ate, and left within an hour, while the older folks next to us at a table set for 10 were there when we arrived and were there when we left. Avoid visiting at lunchtime in the winter if you can. Second word of caution: Although the woman's bathroom is clean, I have never visited this place when it didn't "stink" in there...like something is wrong with the sewer system. I don't know where the smell is coming from, but management should make an effort to find out what is going on. As for the food, I was surprised that they had tomatoes and lettuce in such good shape considering the recent freezes in Mexico which destroyed 80-100% of the winter crops. Management even posted a sign apologizing for a shortage of favorites like cucumbers and zucchini, but I honestly did not notice a lack of variety. A final word: The Club Veg coupons are better than the ones in the newspaper, so it's well-worth checking out their website and joining. I'll be back. It's good.
(4)Judi M.
My husband and I love to eat here!!!! Their salad bar is always fresh, stocked with everything you could ever want for a super good salad. They also have premade type salads like potatoe salad, which change monthly. Soup!!!! I love soup and they have mulitple ones to choose from. The regulars are chicken noodle & a chilli. Each month they have 4 or 5 other soups to choose from. You can get on there website to see what they are serving. They also have bread sticks, baked potatoe, and other side type dishes. They also have cookiesand frozen yogurat. It is all you can eat so be careful. The staff has always been friendly and the place is clean. To save some money join their club and monthly they will send you buy one get one coupons, coupons for lunch & breakfast. The only thing I did not really care for is there breakfast. The food tastes fine, it's just not what I am looking for when I go out for breakfast, but you might, so give breakfast a try. I believe they only serve breakfast on Sat.& Sun.
(5)Jenna L.
We went here the other night with the padres. My mom has been wanted to try this place. It is like other all you can eat salad buffet type places. The employees were friendly, but I thought it was a bit pricey. It cost $50 for 4 adults. Guess I will be looking for the buy one get one free coupons. The salad items looked fresh, and there was a really good variety of "good for you" items and the indulgence items like pastas. There was also a nice choice of dressings, both regular and light. Once you get your salad (people were getting 2 plates, so we copied them, but only filled one) you pay for your meal and can find a place to sit. That is when you hit the big time. There must have been 7-9 different types of soups, baked potatos, various types of bread and muffins, and of course dessert. They also serve a breakfast buffet on Sundays.
(4)Kyle N.
I'm extremely selective on the buffets I will go to. This place was bad the food was bland and just did not taste good at all. There was one thing that I eat that I thought was good it was a turkey stuffing soup. But for close to 25$ the food should of been better. I gave it an extra star because my wife does enjoy the food here.
(3)Jennifer G.
This is my new favorite lunch spot! Where else can you get at least two days worth of vegetable servings and overall quality/quantity/selection/value for the same price as a fast food value meal (ugh!)? If you join "Club Veg" you get a 2 for 1 coupon emailed to you at least once every two weeks. So, for two buffets and two drinks, it's $14.00 including tax...this place rocks! My favorites include: Won Ton Chicken Salad - YUM! Broccolli Salad - Healthy! Homemade Chicken Noodle soup w/ green onions on top - The BOMB! Low-fat bran/orange/cranberry muffins w/ butter - Delicious! Hot brownie w/ non-fat chocolate/vanilla swirl yogurt, carmel/chocoloate sauce - Heaven! The service at this location is always great. I meet my girlfriend at the Desert Ridge location and we love it because we typicaly sit and talk for hours after having lunch on end and they never bother us. I just love buffets in general, but most seem somewhat unhealthy. This place is just a great healthy alternative....I can't wait for the next coupon to arrive in my email!
(5)Johnson M.
For a place that bills itself as a place for healthy dining, it's not all it's cracked up to be. Their salad is romaine or iceberg, not exactly a healthy "mixed greens" selection. Their raw veggies are "ok" but their salad dressings are far from even decent and contain a LOT of ingredients. Their soups are not good for you either, one of them, the veggie chili I believe, listed oil as the second ingredient.. no joke. For anyone with food allergies or who prefers not to eat specific foods like wheat or dairy, this place is a nightmare. The managers know nothing about the ingredients and have to print the ingredients from a computer for every single item you have questions about. Most of the cooked food is loaded with dairy and gluten. Plus they charge $9.99 for the salad bar and like $2.50 for a drink! bunk.
(2)Bri D.
We don't typically go out to places like these, salad buffets, mostly because they gross the husband out. That's fine with me, I understand. At the request of friends one time, and for a family celebration another, we came here. I've been to a couple ST locations, and this one seems to be laid out better than others as well as cleaner. Their selection of food always looks fresh and they don't let it get too low, so that's nice. I do love their corn bread with the honey whip ( you have to ask for it) and their side dish type pasta salads are usually pretty good. This place isn't amazing, like my best friend thinks it is, but it is a pretty solid salad buffet.
(3)Jamie R.
The atmosphere is that of a cafeteria. Luckily not very crowded when we went but I can imagine it gets very noisy. The salad was good, soup was good (not great) and the bread was not that great. Overall, Sweet Tomatoes is ok for the price, but I can go to a good Chinese buffet for less money and get more selection.
(3)Lisa G.
I want to like Sweet Tomatoes more than I do. I'm stuck at 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding down instead of up. Walk in, get your tray and plate(s), and go through the salad line. Choose between pre-made salads (which are actually really good) and/or making your own with the ingredients down the bar. Pay at the end of the bar, find a place to sit, then also help yourself to soup, pasta and the bakery. As many trips as you'd like, as this is a buffet. I really liked the pre-made spinach salad. The apple walnut salad was okay. Apple chunks were way too big. And no berry vinaigrette dressing? What up with that? Where's the pistachios for salad topping? Walnuts? Pear or other fruit? Cranberries? The soup options were good. I really liked the split pea and barley soup. I wanted to try some of the others, but I ended up not having any room for more. The two pasta options were really sad. Dried up and not at all appetizing. I struggle with the brownies, cookies and other sweet treats at an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Does not compute. People pick this place because they're trying to make healthy choices, right? If they upgraded some of the toppings (included a variety of nuts and fresh fruit) and offered more healthy dessert options, I'd probably like this place better. Oh, and the price is on the steep side. $27 for two. I can get a perfect portion of soup, salad and side of bread for $7 and change at Saladworks. I understand the buffet has to pay for itself, but it is salad, afterall. No expensive meats or seafood being served here.
(3)Linda F.
We dropped by for dinner around 5 pm and were very disappointed in this buffet. Our first impression as we walked in the front door was a display of soggy dressed salads, some of which were half empty. There seemed to be quite a few ingredients to put together your own salad along the line so we did this. There was only one cashier for two lines of traffic so a little congestion there. After we put together our salads we were eager to see what else was offered. There were several soups, however we had to try 3 to find one that was just okay. The tomato based soups were too acidic for our liking and the chicken soup was overpowered with thyme. We did like the pea soup , which was one of the few items in the buffet that had any noticeable meat in it. The rest of the buffet were a bunch of carbs....muffins, corn bread, pizza with a tiny bit of cheese on top, macaroni and cheese, pasta with acidic tomato sauce........Just what i consider cheap fillers with no real nutritional value. Soft ice cream was the basic desert...no fresh fruit offered except whole apples and a few unappetizing things such as jello. I would really not recommend this buffet to anyone other than vegetarians.
(2)Jason L.
Employees were very sweet to my kids. Great food and clean atmosphere. Bathrooms were clean.
(5)Jeremy W.
I absolutely love this place! The salad is so good and I love how the salad bar is the first thing you see when you walk in to the door. Then after sitting down and enjoying the wonderful salad they have even more food, some pastas, soup, breads, and the muffins are amazing. All the desert is so good also, and the ice cream is amazing. Sweet tomato is like a buffet for organic lovers, vegetarians, gluten-free eaters and just those who love to eat healthy.
(5)Melanie N.
Our whole family loves this place. The people have before like family to us! Food is always fresh and yummy!
(5)Julie H.
We love this place!! I can't buy, clean and cut up this kind of produce for this price! The quality of the food is excellent - a far cry from your typical buffet good. Much, much better! All the pre-tossed salads are yummy, and fresh, and I love the seemingly endless options on the fresh, make-your-own salad bar. The soups are my favorite! I love the cream of chicken or turkey pot pie soups. Yummy!! The potatoes, pizza, pasta, muffins, and desserts and good, and we LOVE the frozen yogurt to end our meal!! Delicious, affordable (look for coupons, or sign up online for the Club Veg emails) and good food!! The service is great too!! Thanks!
(5)Sarah I.
Compared to all the other buffets out there this place is probably my favorite. They don't seem to skimp on the quality of their items like a lot of other places (Golden Corral or Souper Salad) I get cravings for the broccoli salad! My only criticism is the hot pasta section. The pasta is kind-of gross: soggy with bad sauce. Good thing for them I don't usually want mac and cheese with my soup or salad anyway. Sweet Tomatoes is always clean with good service.
(4)Charissa G.
Yummy!!! Yummy!!! Always fresh and delicious! Love the salads, Focasia bread pizza, the muffins are great too.. The pasta is ok, but often very blan tasting. The BEST Strawberry Lemonade Ive ever had.. We love this place! Watch your mailbox for coupons.
(4)Catherine L.
If you like custom salads (you get to pick what goes on it) then this place is for you! The salads seem fresh, and other ingredients are plenty. The soups are pretty good, hot, and there are plenty of choices, so I like to mix and create my own. Some comfort food pastas are ready to go, and the standard baked potato can be doctored to however you like it, including with bacon (the magic ingredient) chives, and more. Then add the muffins (blueberry, corn, chocolate, more) plus bread and pizza squares, if you leave hungry, it's your own fault! Finally, the ice cream or yogurt bar is just the final topping to having a sweet treat.
(4)Susan S.
I really like this Sweet Tomatoes location. Everything is always fresh and full. Joan's broccoli salad. And the orange salad is the best salad. Try the Blueberry Hibiscus iced tea. So yummy! The place is always clean. At another location I had the Irish Potato and Leek soup and I ate five bowls. I couldn't stop eating it! Sweet Tomatoes is the best place if you are in the mood for some salad.
(4)Rand H.
= = = = = = DAILY LUNCH & DINNER BUFFET! = = = = = = Made it back to this distant Sweet Tomatoes today, joined by Robyn N. They have remodeled the place since my last visit and it was kind of pretty inside. Everything about the food was about the same as
(3)Jess M.
I'm going to have to give them 4 stars. After being on a plane all day, this was a nice healthier choice than many of the other restaurants in the area. They have lots of great veggies and greens to create your own salad of choice. The flatbread and mac'n'cheese were ok and the coconut muffin my husband had for dessert was really good.
(4)Dana B.
Alicia is a huge asset to this location. You can tell are genuinely cares about her customers. She offers to go above and beyond to make sure they're not only satisfied but more than satisfied. In the last few months we've noticed a difference at this location. People are friendly and more helpful. As always - the food is fresh and tasty. Thank goodness lemon month (April) is only once a year or I might gain 20 lbs on the delicious lemon salad, caper pasta and lemon muffins. Dangerously yummy.
(5)Lindsay H.
Pretty good Sweet Tomatoes location. Even when busy, we find a seat right away and they open up both sides of the salad bar. The layout is a bit different and a tad crowded where the drinks, soups and desserts are located. In fact, the drink area has no place for you to set down your tray, which is very dangerous for a clutzo like me. :-) Kids under three are free and they always allow my husband to pay first while I sit with our toddler and then I go through the line. There are several unique, pre-mixed salads (the lemon/ blue cheese one today was the best ever!) and also build-your-own salad toppings. They have zucchini, squash, beets, corn, peas, raisins, feta just to name a few. Potato and pasta salads and a wide variety of dressings. In addition to the expansive salad bar, they have a baked potato and sweet potato bar, breads, pastas, pizza(make sure to get some when it's fresh) , 8 soups, variety of fresh drinks, and a soft serve machine. Oh yeah...and some fruits but we always seem to forget about those as we drool over the other items. They often seem to be out of side items or take a long time to restock, like ice for drinks, crackers for soup, peanuts for ice cream, etc. Workers at this location are a bit slow at taking away plates and don't offer to get refills or offer cookies like all of the other locations that we have been to. Wondering if the service is part of the reason it is not as crowded as other ST's? Not bad service, by any means. They simply do not go above and beyond like staff at their sister restaurants. Dinner usually offers some type of cobbler or lava cake along with dessert. The sugar free chocolate mousse is pretty good, too!
(4)Sadie L.
I've already reviewed this Sweet Tomatoes, but had to provide an update. I have no idea how this place isn't 100% 5 stars, but it should be. The management is great, the restaurant is always clean, and the staff is super-friendly. Dwayne was very friendly and went above and beyond our expectations on our visit tonight. He deserves a raise. ;)
(5)Terrence K.
I like the concept of endless soup and salad. Not badly priced. Great selections and alternatives if you don't want just Greens and soup. Overall a good experience.
(4)Heather B.
This place is great and has lots of choices! It would be even better if you can eat $12 worth plus $2.50 for a beverage. It's a great deal if you know someone who can eat $12 worth of soup and salad. Since when, did buffet style eating get more expensive then going to a normal restaurant?? Also it costs at least $6 for my 9 year old. :-( the food is good and fresh and the device is always great!
(3)Ryelle R.
When I think of buffet-type establishments, I have horrifying flashbacks of being drug into Old Country Buffet by my Grammy, who clearly lacks taste buds.. From the clientele to the cold mashed potatoes, I get really grossed out & am anti buffet. *With one exception, - Sweet Tomatoes. I generally have a hard time finding places to eat with family & friends, since I'm so picky when it comes to dining. I like to think of myself as an "Educated Eater," but, my family calls it being a "Food Snob." With Sweet Tomatoes, we are able to accommodate both appetites. My friends get their pasta/bread/desserts, & I get my greens, win/win! From what I've been told, everything is Organic & also Gluten Free(by the way, I think all the Gluten Free hype is bs). - The salad portion of the restaurant is made up of the freshest greens & toppings, you will find. The dressings are made from scratch, in-house as well. At the potato station, you can choose between Russet or Sweet & load accordingly. The bread is baked in-house, and rotates flavors each week. All soups are original Sweet Tomatoes recipes, and rotate weekly(*their vegetable soup is awesome). There's a dessert station complete with a soft serve ice cream machine. The only thing Sweet Tomatoes doesn't have, is meat. Which has made it impossible for me to get my, vegetable loathing, boyfriend to go there with me.
(4)Lonzo D.
Salad bar is one of the best. The food is ok but not much of a selection. For the price it's a little expensive but I joined their club to get their coupons which makes it more reasonable. Also they keep it very clean.
(4)Kimberly D.
Had a great experience at Sweet Tomatoes a couple of days ago. Great customer service from start to finish. For $14 you get all you can eat salad bar, soup and an assortment of pastas and breads as well as a dessert bar. You start at the salad assembly line and build your salad as you go. Everything looked very fresh and they had someone constantly replacing the salad components which I thought was nice. We seated ourselves at a booth and after our first round of soup and salad we had someone come over right away and ask if we needed our table cleared. I had a question about one of the tea's that they had available and someone came right over to help me out. The food was not the best I have had but it was fresh and I enjoyed my dinner. The customer service here is great and they have many healthy options. I would definitely come back in the future.
(4)Rob H.
Terrific food and service. My family and I ate here every Sunday morning and never were disappointed. They went out of their way to bring refills or fresh cookies by since we had two small children, and the salad bar was always clean and fresh. Highly recommend.
(5)Nicole Z.
All the vegetables here come direct from a farm. I love that! They have a consistent, fresh supply of veggies and have great soups and muffins. The staff are delightful, and will go out of their way to help. Today one of the managers heated up muffins for me because I wanted them piping hot so I could indulge. (They are kept warm, not hot.) I really enjoy coming here. Every time.
(5)Nic P.
Huge fan of this place, huge! I eat here at least twice a week, it's that good! They have a huge selection of salad items and they're always fresh and available. The toppings are just awesome if you love vegetables! It's always clean, and sometimes there are lines, but they go fast and I've rarely ever had to wait for a table. Everyone is super nice and accommodating here. I think the only thing that bugs me is that it is a little high for the salad and soup that I get. Lunch is around $12 and dinner is around $15 even though you get the same things. Not sure what the price difference is for. They always have a selection of baked potatoes and toppings, lots of muffins; from corn, to blueberry to lemon although the selection can vary. They also have mac 'n cheese and pasta, but I skip that - it's way too fattening for me. They have a large selection of both regular, vegetarian and vegan soups that are all delicious. They also have a dessert bar, but I've never used it. This is my go-to healthy place when I want a big salad after working out. It never fails me!
(4)Clint F.
I wish I had a better explanation for the low rating but all I know is each time I eat here, I get sick. It's crazy because the place seems clean, the food doesn't taste bad or seem gross so I'm not sure. My wife and I ate here tonight and were walking out asking each other why we had because we know we'll feel ill afterwards. All that I can think of is that they put some sort of filler in the food and I'm no conspiriest (besides that I know for a fact we have not ever landed on the moon and that area 51 will soon be fully exposed for what it truly is). Not sure what the deal is but besides getting sick each time, $11.95 for a salad buffet, sounds a little redonkulous if you ask me, throw in some flippin meat and maybe I would reconsider the price.
(2)Kelly D.
the wait staff was fantastic
(3)Kristen M.
I can't say that I ever go into Sweet Tomatoes and walk out disappointed. If you want a good salad this is the place to go! You can create your own and the choices are endless! My only wish is for a few thing to be added tot he salad bar: dried cranberries, walnuts and chicken. My kids love the Macaroni and Cheese and cheesy foccacia (which is just a fancy name for pizza). My headband lives the Chicken noodle soup because it is just that chicken, noodles and broth. I must have their cornbread with every meal! The best part is the dessert is included! I LOVE the chocolate lava cake with vanilla soft serve on top. You can make healthy dessert choices to: jello, pudding or a piece of fruit! I highly recommend Sweet Tomatoes! Save your kids cups and you won't have to buy them a drink next time you come of you bring their cups. Sign up for their email newsletter and get free coupons and a bonus coupon on your birthday!
(4)Christa L.
This is the second ST location I've visited since moving to the valley and all I can say is Yuck. The concept is great. Soup and salad with a few extras, but in reality, it tastes like eating in a hospital cafeteria. ALL the food is extremely bland with no flavor. I LOVE soup and there's honestly nothing special about any of the soups offered here. And I did sample every single one. All I can say is that the entire family was disappointed when leaving and we all agreed that was most likely our last visit.
(2)Jenna N.
This is a great place to go for lunch for salad/soup/pasta. It also has a dessert line so save room! Staff keeps the inside clean and we were offered 10% off our meals for signing up for coupons. The only thing my husband mentioned was to add breadsticks for the soups and to have marinara sauce for dipping. We will be going back!
(4)John Jae L.
Well. As we came in, it was kinda uninviting due to just salads and soups for $8.99 so we end up walking out. Since we wanted to try this place we came back in. Got our salad, then boom there's actually more food in the back area. The best thing is that this place serves healthy food. So it don't matter if you stuff your face coz you know you're eating good healthy food. I didn't mind at all. They serve gluten free food which was bomb and taste really good. I ate so much though lol. We're definitely coming again. I just love food. I didn't felt guilty eating so much food. A+
(5)Marc B.
It's salad................ and lots of it. great place to go when your looking for something light that wont bog you down later when you find yourself running from the police. The food always tastes great and is as fresh as it gets.
(4)Deanna K.
Huge fan of Sweet Tomatoes! I come here whenever I get a coupon in my email! This week they have amazing berry salads and dessert! The strawberry shortcake was delicious!
(4)Elina A.
Nice salad bar. Reminds me of Souplantation. I will be back. Wish they had clam chowder and a more desserts!
(4)Plaid A.
-----------------------More Like Sweet TomaNO's------------------- This Location has major cleanliness issues. My family went in one night looking for a light dinner and what we found was stomach turning. The Red trays at the start of the salad line were
(1)Mary W.
As salad bars go, Sweet Tomatoes is probably one of the better chain stores in the area. A good selection of pre-made specialty salads, such as traditional and Asiago Ceasar, as well as all the fixings to make your own as you like. All items were fresh and well-stocked. In addition to the salad items, also offered are hot soups, breads and desserts. A good alternative to fast food; quick and relatively healthy.
(3)O G.
Today I was fairly unimpressed with Sweet Tomatoes. I just recently went for my first time. I walk in 11:45am Sunday and the salad bar was not stock what that with lunch starting. The food was not that good, but it also seemed pretty basic. The salads, soups and desserts were far less than the outstanding dishes I thought they would be. The whole place seem dirty with many table not clean off for new customers. The staff was friendly but did not seem energize to keep the food stock and with cleaning the food areas. I will not be back even if the food was for "free"
(1)Brian L.
Good, fresh food at a reasonable price. I think some of the other reviews overstate this restaurants healthy food options, but there is so much to choose from its hard to go wrong. I really enjoyed their soups and their gluten free coconut muffins. Salad fare was kind of typical but again lots of variety.
(4)Sanford R.
I was initially fairly unimpressed with Sweet Tomatoes after my first visit, but have come to like it a little more each time I visit. The food is pretty basic, but there are healthy choices. The salads, soups and pastas aren't necessarily outstanding dishes, but they are decent. The customer service is OK, but could use some improvements. I have found that some locations are strict with coupons. If you can find a good coupon though Sweet Tomatoes is worth visiting.
(3)Arizona T.
This is a joe average Salad Bar spot. it's large but the offerings are not even close to on par with the cheaper and much better Jasons Deli. Eggs, yea they have them but its a chopped egg mix and its about 3 yolks to every Egg white. Not cool if you're health aware. Olives for salads, all the have is black! Greek olives folks, thats what goes on salad. Bad olive oils, tasteless and cheap. Healthy folks are going to use this for their dressing. Consider a tasty one. Employees walking around with plates of cookies offering them to everyone. This is a salad place, many people are here to begin a diet and change their life and you are essentially taunting them! leave the cookies up at the fat people bar with the rest of the breads and cheddar soups. And Ice Cream. I guess the biggest issue with this place is it's overpriced for the low quality of ingredients they use. They should ditch all the fat american food sections and kick up the quality of the health foods and they will have a winner.
(3)Megan H.
So I would normally give this place 4 stars, but after my last visit I feel a fifth star is deserved. I have recently been put on a gluten-free diet by my doctor and was very happy to learn that Sweet Tomatoes has a gluten-free menu! When my husband and I went in we asked the manager how it works and he took time explaining the gluten-free options and gave me a sheet to reference. They didn't skimp on the gluten-free options and I was actually able to have a full meal! So kudos to Sweet Tomatoes for being accommodating to those with food sensitivities!
(5)Elias A.
A staple for my wife and I. We left church late one day and needed a place to eat. Sweet Tomatoes here we come! There have been some changes lately at sweet tomatoes. Some of them have been changed to a different format with a new name. The food at the new place is not bad but when we're in the mood for a nice quality salad buffet it's nice to know there are still some sweet tomatoes with the old format. The new place makes you pick what you want to eat and have a very limited all you can eat selection. The service at this particular sweet tomatoes was awesome also. We showed up late and before we left, the manager approached us with paper bags and told us to fill it up with all the baked goods we could take since they were just going to throw it away at the end of the night anyway! We thought that was really nice.
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