23 Best Salad Restaurants near Oak Park Heights

“10/10. Visited on Tuesday 4/21 at lunch time. Right about 12pm... The team working was swamped. They had person after person walk in the door one after the other non-stop for almost an hour straight. They also had a very large catering order they were preparing at the same time, as well as online orders that I could see their printer spitting out.
THEY HANDLED IT BEAUTIFULLY.
I myself work in food service and know how hard it can be to kep your cool when you're in the weeds... The female employee running the line(I think) was phenomenal. She may have been the GM? She kept her cool, but was fast paced and kept the flow going as best she could in the chaos, while simultaneously assisting customers with question AND guiding her team with kindness. If she is not already in a leadership role, she ABSOLUTELY should be! I was not able to get the name of the team members working, but they were ALL amazing and deserve public praise. I will 100% be returning & recommending this location to anyone that will listen.“

“I really would like to add what a treasure you have in Kimberly … I overheard her conversation about the product as I believe she was coaching Delaney (also very welcoming). She is a star …. I am visiting from NJ and I WISH we had more Sunshine like her personality around …she made my travels feel like home and I had to let her know how important she is in sharing her presence with those who travel through….shes a one of a kind!!! Thank you both Kimberly and Delaney!!!! Congratulations Panera Bread on such an employee.“

“The Grands love their mac & cheese.“

“These extraordinary individuals do extraordinary work! They literally bring their customers to tears of joy! ❤️“

“My daughter and son in law visited Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Everything, with the exception of salad and Tour of Italy was awful. I had Create Pasta with Mushroom Sauce. Terrible watery, no flavor. Daughter had Zupa Toscan which was tasteless and watery. Her entree was Chicken Margarita flavorless with many green peppers on top. Such a disappointment for a reputed good eatery.“

“First time ordering take-out pizza today. I am Celiac so gluten free. When I asked about how they prep gf pizzas, I was blown away at the knowledge and care taken when prepping and baking. Crust made off-site, toppings added off line, fresh from the back so no cross contamination, and cooked in the same ovens BUT in their own gf containers! Wow, cannot guarantee anything, even with all of the awesome precautions, but I knew that AND was comfortable ordering. This pizza is now tops for me. Excellent taste, tons of toppings and cheese. Like I remember pizza used to be back in the day. MUST TRY!!! Thanks to EJ’s for going above and beyond for your customers. I’ll be back. 💛“

“Great fresh food and we've redone the upstairs for seating and a smart video for meetings.“

“Brinley put her soul into an avocado piada. I came a little late to pick up my order and was expecting a cooler more soggy piada but I was left speechless tonight. The wrap, chicken, and vegetables were crisp, the sauces perfectly placed with great proportions and the warmth still resonating. She deserves a raise.“

“I loved it. I got the 3 tacos (asada y chorizo) with rice and beans and it was greattt! Coming from somebody who eats authentic food a lot the tacos were great especially compared to other Mexican restaurants. The restaurant is beautiful and I would come back again!“

“Great food good ambiance! Awesome staff !“

“I'm really happy to have this absolute gem in the city of Hudson. Stormy and Terry are absolutely wonderful people! The food is terrifically phenomenal and I'm not exaggerating! Thank you so much! ☺️ I will be a forever patron!“

“Best sandwiches in town!!“

“Amazing food selections from Chilaquiles to Duck Enchiladas, but so many more new food options in addition to a wide array of Mezcal selections! Great staff, friendly service and fun dining vibe. Soon to be the best spot in town!“

“The sandwiches were great and me and wife enjoyed the food. will go back :)“

“The bowls are delicious and healthy. A little spendy though, but glad they are here!“

“Food is consistently good, but soup is never hot enough. Salads & sandwiches tasty. Always very chilly in the restaurant - thinking of the employees, I guess. Crowded at lunch time & gets very noisy with nothing on walls to buffer sound, making talking challenging.“

“Stopped in while traveling. The kids working were super friendly and talkative. They did a great job and the store looked clean. We will be stopping again.“

“Many 👍 foods and coffees. Located very good for me. Thanks 😊“

“Love Portside! Had our wedding reception there and everyone was wonderful. Perfect atmosphere. Even better when the night club kicked off. Those bartenders/bar back work their butts off! Cameron is a gem 💎 I might be biased. 🥰“

“We had the Pasta Fresca, and the Pad Thai with shrimp. It was delicious. I’ve never been there. First time, and I’m hooked. Thank you.“

“Yaz and Amy have been NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING. I was recently hospitalized and Panera soup is one of the few things I can eat. They have been so kind and supportive every single time my husband walks in the door to get more soup. They deserve all of the recognition for their kind hearts and unmatched customer service. We love seeing you both, THANK YOU!!“

“There's a lot of choices with Subs I find Quiznos quality to be amazing they're always fresh delicious and well made a little on the pricey side but better than the other sub joints and the managers always trying to do his best to give you a good customer service“

“Hadn't been to Noodles and Company in a hot minute, but we decided to go for lunch. I had the linguine fresco and my husband had the Chicken Parmesan bowl. Both of them were very good! I was pleasantly surprised how good mine was. It's not something I would normally order, but I'm glad I tried it. The person who took our order was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean and inviting. I would recommend you check out if you haven't.“