Salad Days

Great food and staff are more than happy to serve you with a big smile every time I go.

Salad. Salad. Salad. Salad.
The nearest salad food stand in Toronto. Been coming here for couple of time already but the servings hasn’t change, always fresh, always big and generous amount of toppings.
Cobb salad– All time favorite, dressing so perfect, stuff with fresh ingredients.
Greek salad– Phenomenal, cheap but rich in ingredients. Nutritious — so good for one’s health.
Setting is nice and simple, staffs are cool and kind.

I don’t really need to review this place seeing all the good reviews below, but my experience was so good that I feel inspired to write one. While it’s true that the lines are long at lunch time, the workers have it running like a well-​oiled machine and I got to the front in no time. The service came with a smile which is pleasantly surprising given the crowd that these people have to deal with at lunch.
Their salad special, comprised of Greek salad, stuffed grape leaves, chicken, hummus, tzatziki and a couple of dollops of mashed sweet potatoes (random…but I’m not complaining) is a phenomenal deal at $ 7 including taxes. The portion is enough for 2 meals — this coming from someone with a pretty big appetite (all I had for dinner was soup after having this at lunch). The salad was super fresh and very tasty.
I usually feel ripped off after getting lunch downtown but I am quite satisfied with everything about this place. Will be my new go-​to spot for lunch.

I was looking for a lunch place around where I work, and in checking out the Unilocal reviews for one restaurant, someone commented saying Salad House and Salad Days are some of the best places for salad.
I looked up Salad House first, but turns out they have long lines at lunch, and also accept only cash (which I wasn’t carrying). I turned my attention to Salad Days, and my problems were solved when I saw that they’re on Ritual. Not only does that mean I can pay through card, but also that I wouldn’t have to wait in line for my order.
I ordered a small Cobb salad on Ritual, and it was ready when I got there. There was a line-​up, so I’m pretty glad I was able to order ahead. You can also call and have them prepare the order, and it usually takes under 5 minutes.
It’s worth it to note that I’m really not much of a salad eater, but I really enjoyed this one. It was a blend of great flavours, they had plenty of chicken — I also added salmon for just $ 1.45. One of the best parts was that they didn’t hold back on the avocado, and it lasted the entire meal. Even though I ordered the small salad, which comes in small box as well, don’t be deceived by the outward appearance of the box. I emptied the salad out on a plate, and it filled the entire plate — I was definitely full by the end. I just got the lemon vinaigrette dressing, and that gave it plenty of flavour.
Service: ⁵⁄₅
Speed: ⁵⁄₅
Accuracy of order: ⁵⁄₅
Avocado helping: ⁵⁄₅
Price: ⁵⁄₅ (just over $ 6 for the salad, unreal)

I love this place. A small cobb salad makes a perfect lunch. To be honest there is not much I can contribute to the comments. I strongly recommend Ritual if you want to avoid the long lineup.

i love salad days. im here frequently bc its next to my work and it forces me to eat healthy! portions are great as well as huge selection and decent price. i honestly cant count how many times im here probably at least 1 or 2 times a week.
i will say though that as an extrenely loyal customer it would be nice if this place has stamp cards or something to acknowledge the frequency of their customers. theres no loyalty to their cystomers and maybe its because they dont need it. it would be nice though to be acknowledged.
but with the high traffic and consistently busy line why would they? you never know though even when business thrive customer appreciation is important.
the lineups may be long but they are a well oiled machine and extremly efficient.

Use app Ritual to skip line during rush hour! This code ANN9439 gives u free 10 bucks!

I have tried this place twice when I’ve been in the area and in a rush, looking to pick up something light. Saw the rave reviews on Unilocal,but coasting on a good price point and enticing variety isn’t going to do it for me. I need more. The two things that I have tried (small cobb salad and daily special, fish version) were not fresh at all and I couldn’t even finish the special. The olives tasted off, as did the sweet potato mash. I won’t be returning, not that they need my business — this spot is so popular!

Salad Days… WOW… I love you :)
I work across the street and I can’t believe after a year I’m finding this now.
Ordered the cobb salad based on the Unilocal reviews and it was delicious. Generous portions of fresh ingredients with a nice light vinaigrette dressing. The small came to a little over 5 dollars and I think it weighted over a pound.
I asked for no egg with the cobb and was delighted when the gentleman making my salad asked if I wanted to sub for something else, instead of just excluding the egg and giving me the salad as is.
Without a doubt I’ll be back :)

One of the best, most affordable salad places in Toronto. I always get the hummus salad for around $ 5. They give you a lot of hummus with chick peas, veggies and even a pita. It’s super delicious! I could have salads from here everyday.
The only point to note is that this place is cash only. It’s also only open during the weekdays and closes at 4 pm. Highly recommend this place! I will definitely be going back and trying their entire menu

How can they survive with such a low price? I give them ¹⁰⁄₁₀ as it is worth every cent. Fresh and Delicious…
I see this location as «take out» I totally recommend Salad days. I will go there every day if I can.
The only issue is that it is cash only. I am pretty sure customers do not mind pay 5% more and use their credit card if they don’t have cash on them.

Always soooo packed for lunch. I personally think is just a temporary fad with all the lunch goers flocking to salad bars. But this is a pretty nice little spot with an extremely fast service and delicious healthy snack food (you can only stay full on greens for so long).
I love their lunch deal that caters to all tastes including vegetarians.
Don’t forget it’s a cash only place and be prepared for a scary looking line that moves fast and you can indulge into a freshly mixed salad for your lunch=)

I’m obsessed to say the least.
I don’t understand how they survive with their amazing huge salads for such an inexpensive price. Worth the wait for sure!!! The line was scary at first but then I realized how quick it went and why everyone was waiting.
Amazing, fresh and healthy! My #1 go to spot so much that I can’t keep myself away.

The best value for a lunch anywhere near here. I love this place and will continue to be a regular here. The small salads are the perfect size for a lunch.
The lines get crazy at lunch on weekdays so allow yourself an extra 10 min if you’re planning on going here.
The fattoush salad is amazing (if you’re extra hungry, ask for extra pita in it for only 76 cents extra.)
The Cobb salad is another favourite of mine.
I’ve never had a bad lunch here. Service is quick and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Great value! Try not to come around the lunch hour rush. Even though I got there around 1:15pm, there was still about a 15 minute line. I can imagine a much longer wait around noon.
I got the greek salad with chicken breast, dolmades, and two scoops of sweet potato mash and was very happy with the portion size and the price (~$ 7). The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the chicken breast which tasted boiled/​steamed rather than grilled. Other than that it was a great flavour combination especially with the hearty dollops of hummus and tzatziki.
The restaurant is located on the concourse level — just follow the signs to the food court and you will see it along the way.
Also, they take credit card now!

Definitely worth the wait in the longest line ever. And because i wanted to try a little of all of their ingredients, i decided to customize my salad. overloaded with healthy yumminess it is absolutely scrumptious!

Avoid lunch hour RUSH… if you can.
Small space, don’t go at noon if your claustrophobic! Great prices and the quality of food is excellent.
Salad house is better though…
and what’s with the music?! Celine Dion, etc… Bad enough you gotta wait in that line, the choice of music is atrocious.

Delicious, cheap, and filling
I got the small cobb salad and they filled the container so much that it almost spilled out when I lifted the lid. It tasted great and I was very satisfied for just $ 5.
The store is very small and kind of hidden within the building. Just follow signs to the food court once you get inside and you’ll find it across Esther’s Soup Kitchen.
Will definitely be back!

Cheap and healthy and I love how they don’t charge extra for avocado!!! There’s a line up during lunches but it’s worth the wait!

Awesome large n tasty salad for less than $ 10. Super tasty. The line wasn’t too bad today. Perfect for lunch for work.

AMAZING value! For $ 5 they are so generous with the portions of salad and wraps. The falafel wrap is the best I’ve had! It’s no wonder this place is so busy during the lunch hour, extremely reasonably priced compared to other nearby (and overpriced) places like Freshii.

Amazing custom salads for $ 5! And in Yorkville! The box they put it in may seem small but they CRAM IT FULL! Don’t believe me? Empty the contents onto a dinner plate or into big salad bowl — you won’t be disappointed!
There is always a huge lunch line but it’s worth it. Your belly and wallet will be grateful.

Owners seemed unhappy to serve. However the price/​quality ratio is great. The automatic decision to put raspberry dressing on my Cobb salad wrap was unfortunate.

yeah super delish salads are here!!!
The line was short, the price was awesome, and the salad was super fresh! I love beets, and they hooked me up with them– gotta love that! I would love to go here again when we are in Toronto!

I just love this place! The staff is friendly, efficient and professional. And the food! For $ 5 I always order the small cobb salad and it always surprises with me how liberal they are with their ingredients. They always give you a generous amount of chicken, feta, avocado and in my case, sweet potato purée (I always ask for the sweet potato purée instead of the hard boiled egg). One afternoon I decided to take the salad from the small take-​out container and put it on a plate. It barely fit on a regular size plate! It was overflowing!!!
When in the area for lunch you have to check them out. Sadly their hours are kinda crap – they are not open for dinner. I am not sure if they are open on weekends? Anyone know?

Chicken lunch special is my jammy jam. Jam all night on that salad. After the price increase on their whole menu, going there is a little less exciting for my wallet, but when I am craving a zesty & filling salad, S days sets me right the heck up. For 6.75 clams you get some kick butt crispy fresh lettuce, cubed cucumbers and tomato, two dolma’s, two ice cream sized scoops of mashed sweet potatoes, generous dollops of feta cheese, humus, tzatziki, a medium sized piece of their signature spiced chicken breast, and dressed with a nice home-​made vinaigrette.
I went their yesterday after realized I haven’t eaten a single vegetable for nearly two weeks, and realized I needed to stave off scurvy, so I RAN, not walked to salad days. Fore some reason, their chicken that day, which is usually flavourful and midlly spiced was covered in chilli flakes and nearly made me choke. But the humus and tzatziki balanced things out for the most part. And now I wont get scurvy. SCHWING.

I really love this place! I always get the Cobb salad (with blue cheese and honey Dijon salad dressing.) A small is more than enough for a regular eater, and at less than $ 5 you seriously can’t go wrong. Ever since Unilocal sent me here (thank you Unilocal app!) salads from other places never compare in value. I’m always like «ummmm yeah… I could get that from Salad Days for half the price AND it comes with chicken.»
The owner (I think he’s the Owner? The man who runs the cash register?) is so sweet too. The first time I was here, the lady in front of me didn’t know it was cash only and was about to leave when he said «no no no, order and pay me tomorrow.» A nice mom-​and-​pop touch– not typical of what you’d expect in Yorkville.