The key thing that takes a salad from good to amazing is the quality and freshness of the produce. As the office crowds that flock here daily will testify, this riverfront joint preps every single one of its ingredients really well, offering a foolproof blueprint for DIY salads. Unlike many salad joints that charge extra, The Salad Shop offers a baby spinach base at no extra cost. With your preferred salad base and six toppings (our favourite are the beetroot and seeds), the basic Rabbit Size ($8) is more than enough for modest appetites. For something more substantial, choose to add on a protein option ($3) — these include baked falafel, roasted striploin beef and smoked duck, among many other perfectly cooked choices. Trust us, this will keep you satiated till dinner time.
Avg price: $10 per person
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