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| - I am torn on what I want to rate Sweet Tomatoes as today. I went last night for dinner and I enjoyed it but not really enough to give 4 stars. However, I feel 3 stars is too low. How about I break it down and let you all decide.
I start by parking in what appeared to be a mostly empty section on parking lot. I walk to one door. No go. It is an exit only. So I walk to the next door. Same thing. Exit only. Before I knew it I was on the other side of the building. No matter though. It just means that I have an easy exit back to my car when I am done eating.
Having not been to a Sweet Tomatoes or Souplantaion style restaurant in a very long time I did not remember that you start by grabbing a tray and plate and filling up with salad before you pay. It was confusing to me at first. So I just followed the lead of those in front of me. The line moved a bit slowly but it gave me time to put what I wanted on my plate without feeling rushed. I had Ceasar salad, spinach, mixed greens, olives, beats, shredded squash, feta cheese, sun flower seeds, cauliflower, cucumber, and mushrooms all topped with balsamic dressing. When I got to the register I gave the cahsier the coupon I had for 20%. She scanned it and I paid $11.19.
I then sought out an open table where I could eat without feeling like I was taking up space as a single diner in a place that is set up more for groups. I settled in an open area near the soda fountain. Before I started on my salad I went up to the soup bar and filled a bowl with cream of mushroom soup. It was a toss up between that and the creamy tomato basil. I feel I made a wise choice. The mushrooms I could tell were fresh. Not canned. Delicious. I also grabbed a piece of sour dough bread and some creamy butter before heading back to my seat.
As a speedy eater I did not feel like I was in the way at all. I ate my one plate of salad, one bowl of soup, and one piece of bread before people near me in line were even half way done with their food. I was out of there quickly.
During the time I was in there I was greeted by a friendly cashier and a lady picking up trays and asking if I needed anything else. There is not much expected in a buffet style restaurant but the service here was good. The major issue I have is the price. $10.29 plus the price of a drink and tax seems high for a salad bar. Perhaps if I had gone for seconds it would have seemed more worth it.
So, what do you think? 3.5 stars? Seems fair to me.
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