Yes, this can be accurately described as a less refined Sweet Tomatoes; but the food, in my opinion, is quite delicious nonetheless.
The salad bar is well stocked with a good variety of fresh veggies, toppings, and some tasty prepared offerings.
I tried a few of their soups and they were all flavorful and had substance. My favorites were the pasta fagioli and vegetable soups.
They also offer a selection of breads, nacho/taco fixings, baked potatoes, and some pasta but I didn't try any.
The shortcake paired with strawberry topping was a fabulous dessert. The shortcake was moist and had a pretty light texture.
Another plus...Fresca is a soda fountain option!
Service was great. There were two servers who were taking care of the entire restaurant and they were way on top of clearing our dishes and both were super nice.
The one downside is that the restaurant is kind of rundown looking inside and could use a little revamping.