Crushed Red- Clayton

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Crushed Red- Clayton

Restaurant · Clayton

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8007 Maryland Ave, Clayton, MO 63105

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Crushed Red serves fresh, health-forward pizzas, soups, and customizable chopped salads in a laid-back spot with a modern vibe and a sunny patio.  

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Brian Ferris

Google
We had a couple of pizzas. Dough is soft, not crispy and firm, but the pizza was solid overall. Everyone there was super helpful and the place was incredibly clean and up to date.

Dharshini M

Google
We needed a quick lunch before heading to the airport, and this is the place to be. We are able to order and pay, and the food arrives between 10 to 15 minutes. I took the folded two, with the options of soup and pizza, and they were delicious. There were a variety of salads but wasn't in a mood for a salad. We were out of the restaurant within 30 minutes, so it was exactly what we needed.

Ramona Johnson

Google
This was my first experience with Crushed Red. The staff are very friendly and very helpful! The restaurant was clean and welcoming; you seat yourself. They serve alcohol, you can even purchase a bottle of wine. We arrived an hour before closing and were told to take our time. Our salads were amazing with the option to build your own or choose from the menu. The Cabo Diablo Stiks are excellent. They are topped with a sweet sauce that tasted like honey (might have been, I'm unsure). The pizza was okay, not as tasty as I had hoped. And again, you can choose from the menu or build your own; we had a mixture. Overall the experience was great! I will certainly give them another try.

Eric Guel

Google
I ordered two Cobb salads via uber eats. They were supposed to come with chicken breast on the salad. Missing.

Steven Tuhy

Google
Crushed red makes great gourmet salads. They are expensive, but the presentation is part of the price. The warm herb goat cheese dip is a great appetizer; the nuts and honey are a wonderful added touch. The service at the Clayton location can be wanting at times. But the food is always good. Their patio is also pleasant on a warm summer evening.

Mocha Foxx

Google
I love this restaurant, the food is great. However, they have the worst employees taking and preparing the food. They dont greet you when you come in, you can stand there waiting forever for them to greet you. They are just rude. I seriously think hard before I go there because of the way they treat their customers. The owners should ensure that their staff greet their customers and treat them with respect. We have a lot of options as to where we spend our money.

Nora Woodworth

Google
Came here for my bday lunch and it was amazong. Food was great. Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere was super chill. 10/10 will be coming back with my family and friends. Highly recommend.

David Lazar

Google
My sister took me to this lunch spot in Clayton and pitched it to me as a nicer, on-off Panera - and I believe this was largely accurate. Their menu has a wide array of soup, salad, sandwiches, and flatbreads. It is a little more interesting that you typical lunch place and I appreciated the innovative ways they use flatbreads to fill out their menu. We were there for an early weekday lunch and Crushed Red was practically empty. We split hummus and I got a Chicken Caesar flatbread and Butternut Squash soup. All of the food was really good but also very expensive. I did appreciate how the portion sizes were not massive. Perfect for lunch. One unique thing about this place is the pepper bar that they have available as self-service in the middle of the retsuraunt. I liked this as a self-service option if you want to spice up your meal. They also allow you to endlessly customize your salad should you choose to get one. This place was good, not great. I would recommend it for a work lunch or a quick bite but it is nothing special.
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Alvah L.

Yelp
This is a chain. So it has the same menu as other locations. It is nice combination of salads and flatbreads. Easy location, nice shaded patio and pleasant staff.
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Audrey B.

Yelp
Got lunch with a coworker and we were glad it was open kn July 4th since we were at work, too! We had it delivered with Uber and ordering was easy, lots of menu options including vegetarian for me. I would have liked to see more veggie proteins though, like tofu, tempeh or seitan. I got a pick 2 meal, and my mushroom flatbread half was yummy, but a little under baked. It couldn't hold its shape and was very messy to eat. The flavors were great, though. I liked the white sauce especially. However, they forgot to pack my mini salad, sadly, and it was too busy at work to call them so I ate my half-flatbread and called it a day. With delivery orders I think it's especially important to get the order correct and they dropped the ball.
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Alonzo A.

Yelp
Welcome back cobber is my go to salad. Chicken, bacon and avocado ought to be a love song. Salads are good but pricey. Rewards program is average, could be more rewarding given the price of salads. Layout of the restaurant is weird and dark. Seating is plentiful both inside and out. Service is decent but almost too chill. Employees can be loud of some occasions. Overall a decent spot. I go at least once every 2-3 months.
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Nicole S.

Yelp
Sometimes you really want a salad. The food, service & the ambiance is great here. Nice warm and inviting. They somehow make salads feel like comfort food. The teas and lemonades in the fountain drink area are delicious. The bottled drinks are unique and worth trying. They have signature salads but you can totally create your own or add to their offering. I always get Kalamata olives in mine. The flavor with the dressing and the feta just pops! The hubby got a flat bread pizza. He enjoyed it. I have never had the pizza but they did bring us a warm sliced flat bread to eat with our meal. It was light fluffy and just all around a good idea. I'll make sure I get one next time. Go ahead and try this place. It's good!
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Gracie L.

Yelp
I will never stop obsessing over Crushed Red! I have been a regular for quite awhile now, and I've never had a bad experience. Employees are friendly and efficient. The interior of the restaurant is very nice, and I really like to eat on their outdoor patio when the weather is warm. I am very loyal to the Health Nut salad. I'm sure you can't go wrong with any of their other salads, but I fell in love with the Health Nut immediately and never looked back. In my opinion, chopped salads are much easier to eat and taste so much better. Crushed Red finely chops all of your salad ingredients right in front of you and mix it up well to ensure a blended taste with every bite. I also highly recommend the Sassy Sicilian Pick Up Stix. Such a unique balance of sweet and spicy, and they are perfect for sharing. I've heard that some people compare this place to a nicer version of Panera. While I see some similarities, I would say that Crushed Red uses much higher quality ingredients and offers a more personalized experience.

Sharon T.

Yelp
Fresh produce, flexible to make your salad the way you want it, very nice and attentive staff.
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Bryon M.

Yelp
Never stayed in Clayton before. Pretty nice area. Unfortunately, I really didnt have time for a full sit-down meal, even though Crushed Red offers that. I just wanted to grab something not too heavy, since I am a day sleeper, due to my job. Crushed Red was just what I needed. Opted for one of their salad options, the Chicken Salad Salad. They mix their chicken salad with blue berries. And, you can add 3 extra veggies, for free. So, I took advantage of that. This is a pretty good size salad. Perfect amount for what I was seeking. Definitely no complaints. I wanted to try their hummus, but ill save that for next time.
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Jacob N.

Yelp
Brought my team here and it was perfect - there were 6 of us and the flatbreads are sliced into 6 pieces so the math was mathing wonderfully! We also tried the goat cheese dip and the hummus dip and it was so good we didn't realize we'd forgotten to take a photo until we were fully finished! Weather was bad and it was slow and the staff was so kind and cheerful and attentive!
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Kevin H.

Yelp
Not sure why it took me so long to check this place out, but glad I finally did! I went in, being in the mood for something healthier and lighter. The emerald coast salad was absolutely amazing, as was the tunapalooza my GF ordered. The staff is friendly, and the place is cute and trendy. My only gripe is that the prices seem a tad high. That said, I look forward to going back and trying more salads as well as trying their pizza!
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Tracie L.

Yelp
This is your typical salad chain. It has pizzas, salads, flatbreads. You can do a pick two option or just a larger version of an item. I will say that the bowls are deceiving and the salads are a good size. I had the cobber and it was tasty and filling. They throw the ingredients in a bowl and then put it on a cutting board and chop it. Then put it back in the bowl and throw your additional items in. When I saw them doing this, I'd didn't know if I'd like it, but it works. This definitely isn't the best food, but it's a solid choice for salads if you're in the area and want a fast, casual meal. The setting has the feel of a restaurant where you'd have table service versus the cheaper, lightweight tables of a place like Panera. The tables have cloth napkins and silverware, which adds to that experience.
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Lisa M.

Yelp
I love this place! The food is fresh, healthy, flavorful and original! It's a great balance of savory and sweet with a serving quantity that's not too little and not too much. The staff is consistently friendly and competent. It's our go-to place!

Ankit P.

Yelp
Ordered a small salad. Wasn't even much of a salad in the to go container. Looks more like a MINI SALAD! Crushed Red - can't cheap out on the quantity of your food! The salad isn't even filled to the top!
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David L.

Yelp
My sister took me to this lunch spot in Clayton and pitched it to me as a nicer, on-off Panera - and I believe this was largely accurate. Their menu has a wide array of soup, salad, sandwiches, and flatbreads. It is a little more interesting that you typical lunch place and I appreciated the innovative ways they use flatbreads to fill out their menu. We were there for an early weekday lunch and Crushed Red was practically empty. We split hummus and I got a Chicken Caesar flatbread and Butternut Squash soup. All of the food was really good but also very expensive. I did appreciate how the portion sizes were not massive. Perfect for lunch. One unique thing about this place is the pepper bar that they have available as self-service in the middle of the retsuraunt. I liked this as a self-service option if you want to spice up your meal. They also allow you to endlessly customize your salad should you choose to get one. This place was good, not great. I would recommend it for a work lunch or a quick bite but it is nothing special.

Kevin W.

Yelp
The food is delicious and made quick and fresh. I really like the Mona Lisa pizza. I also really liked the mushroom and Brie bisque. It you like mushrooms, you will love this bisque. Nice open atmosphere with real utensils. The people who work at the one in Clayton are so nice, friendly and helpful. Great place for a great bite to eat.
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Kim'ya H.

Yelp
I'm having pear on fire salad and it is delicious!!! If you have not visited this little gem, you should! I definitely will re-appear soon.
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Margery D.

Yelp
Love these spots whatever the location- reliably fresh and tasty! Great simple service!
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Jill R.

Yelp
Weird layout. You come in and where you order is right there. Can see that being and issue if many people go at one time. But the sunlight coming in is glorious. Had the big island pizza which was not good. The pineapple pieces were too big which I think made it too soggy. The crust also wasn't the best. Pear is on fire salad was pretty decent. Service was cool.
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Fox E.

Yelp
If all of your heroes are dead And are survived by morons instead Then wait until March Then head for the Arch For St. Louis' Salad: Crushed Red. So the colours had a competition, and Hot Pink was the overall winner. Barbi made sure of it. Hot Pink narrowly defeated Turquoise Caribbean Blue and Sunset Yellow and Holland Orange, then came up against Lucifer Red in the final. Of course, Hot Pink only went and Crushed Red, and the rest is history. I generally love salad places because they're healthy and sometimes filling, but there are so many bad ones that you start to go in expecting a bad meal, and I didn't expect much out of this chain in St Louis - and I didn't get much, but at least it didn't fall short of the expectations I had, despite not really exceeding them at all. So all in all I'd say it was a mixed bag, but definitely nothing bad. If this is the go-to salad chain for St Louis though, then the city needs a rival, because this isn't close to the level of - for example - Salata, based in Houston and available all over Texas, which would do probably quite well in St Louis if this place does well. Although Salata expanded to Atlanta and their locations there were weak and a pale resemblance of the Texan versions, so maybe Crushed Red would still crush it if Salata came to town. But Salata has much bigger portions and more selection and fresher ingredients - although it's very inconsistent by location. Places like Sweetgreen and Chopt (East Coast chains) have similar pricing, sizes and options, but they're a little higher in quality.
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Roman L.

Yelp
If this is your first time visiting this restaurant, the setup is bizarre. The staff was not friendly to walk you through it. Do you order salads at one place but anything cooked on the other register along with drinks? Eventually, I got my food, which was good, but the service was very lackluster.

K M.

Yelp
In a nutshell, food handling is questionable! We've ordered Shrimp bowls on 2 different occasions and after a day, leftovers, the shrimp developed dark spots. Clearly evident that food safety at 'Crush' needs to be addressed at the Clayton location. I'll be contacting STL County Health... yep, it's that serious. And upon reporting the conditions of the restaurant's shrimp in our take-out, to the store the agent just wanted to argue! He Didn't apologise for the failure or take responsibility for the poor quality of the food.

Rich M.

Yelp
We eat at Crushed Red in Clayton Mo frequently. Tonight was the worst experience. After reviewing menu board we went to order. Stood there for about 10 minute, the workers saw us but never acknowledge. I waved and said you have customers who would like to order, there were 7 people behind us. One of the workers yelled at us, yelling "we are short staffed and busy, can't you see we're busy"Now I understand restaurants are short staffed and I'll be patient, but to yell at customers is another thing. All he had to say is I'm sorry we're short staffed and we will be with you as soon as we can. There was a worker who did not appear to be bus. He was wiping down a counter. If you are short staffed announce it when customers come in or post a sign and ask customers to be patient. We walked out the manager who witnessed everything, only said "sorry we're short staffed". We will never go back!
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Lauren S.

Yelp
So fresh and so good! Love this healthy quick option. Great rewards program too. Highly recommend pear is on fire salad

Sydney J.

Yelp
Extremely disappointed. I will not be returning to this location. I ordered a regular salad and a specialty pizza for curbside. I called when I arrived to let them know that I was outside. They didn't answer for a solid two minutes so I knew I'd probably be waiting a little bit before they brought my food out, but I didn't think it would be 20 minutes. Finally I went inside and the food was just sitting there - pizza cold and salad soggy. Didn't realize until I got home that my artichoke hearts (which have an upcharge) were missing and about a third of the house mix and spinach was wilted and slimy. I picked out what I could because I wasn't going to let a $12 salad go to waste. Pizza tasted alright, but minimal toppings and sauce wasn't surprising after seeing the salad. Probably about 40% of the pizza was plain dry crust. I really would have thought that a restaurant which advertises fresh ingredients and great salads would have exactly that, but I guess my expectations are too high. Attached photo shows how much wilted lettuce I pulled out of my salad. Forgot to get a photo of the pizza.
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Brian G.

Yelp
I have to say that I really have come to like Crushed Red. In a cafeteria like setting you get in line to order. At the first station you can order soups and flat breads. I like the red pepper soup and have enjoyed a butternut squash one as well. The flat breads are good, but about what you would expect. After ordering hot food you shift down towards the salad stations. Crushed Red has 10-14 different salads to choose from. My favorite is the Cowpoke Smoke. You can get one of three sizes. The salads are large. The regular (medium) is enough for a meal or for two people to split if you get a flat bread. The salads are prepared right in front of you and are done reasonably fast. You can also place orders online. The price is around the same as what you would pay at Panera. One note is that you do need to watch the salad prep if you make substitutions. My fiancee always adds chicken to her South of the Border. I would say 50% of the time they forget to add it. It makes sense since they make the same salads over and over that they may forget a modification. It is annoying, but just double check if you added meat. This is the only thing knocking them down to four stars.
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Matthew G.

Yelp
Why this place is so popular is beyond me. Tuesday lunchtime it was like a cattle call for this cash-cow business. I ordered a Queen Margherita Pizza that was more like a soft crusted flatbread. For $10.99 I received a portion that was no larger than a slice of $2.99 Pizza. Same goes for the salads, very small portions for lettuce and a few ingredients. That said, the food was decent and enjoyable. It was so busy I was surprised when my order arrived promptly. The poor employees were working like dogs to keep up with the volume of to-go orders, I felt sorry for them. One big plus, actual linen napkins which I appreciated. Worth a try but it will cost you $30 for lunch per couple with tip.
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Blake O.

Yelp
Two big turnoffs. Staff-The staff thinks that just because they are behind the counter customers can't hear them. While we sat in a boot close to the front counter an employee continued to gripe about another employee using profanity. That is not good anywhere. Price-it's expensive for what you get. So your research before you go if you must. I am hard pressed to say the quality garnered the price. So you want to know about the food eh? It was good. That's it, nothing special. Not bad but nothing that would make me want to return.
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Jackie S.

Yelp
Great lunch spot! Their menu is high quality ingredients (a lot of organic options) and is very diverse in health food items. For a Wednesday at 1pm it was pretty busy but the line moved very quickly. I had the tunapalooza salad which was great and the regular size was very filling. They even have salad (or pizza) add-ones like Parmesan and roasted garlic free of charge. Tasty food, won't break the bank, and most importantly, fills you up guilt-free!
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Mike Y.

Yelp
Jada and Anthony here were superb. It was our first time coming to a Crushed Red location. Jada helped me choose an amazing tasting pizza and Anthony helped my girl friend put her salad together, she can sometimes be tough as she has many food allergies that can make her feel really bad. Over all this was an amazing experience. I work in operations so if their district manager is reading please acknowledge these two people. They are assets to your location.
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Jennifer C.

Yelp
I really like the layout and design of this place. The wood is very rich and warm, the open layout gives it a modern feel. For a fast casual restaurant, it's unique enough that it's in a class of it's own. There's a employee at the beginning of the line that you give your "hot food" order to so that they can begin prep. Then you move into the salad line where you can get a custom or menu based salad. At the register you pay and place your drink order. How awesome that they serve wine here! Not of a fan of the pepsi products though. I opted for the small welcome back cobber salad add onion and the roasted chicken gorgonzola pizza. The salad was prepped while I was in line and the pizza was delivered to my table piping hot. Fresh ingredients and flavor combinations. This was a very enjoyable lunch and it's food that makes sense for lunch. However, the price point to have a small salad and pizza is a little on the pricey side, but I do think it was worth what I paid.
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Britni H.

Yelp
How did they know I wanted 3 salads with just lettuce and cheese for lunch!!!!! Absolutely no quality control, if you see 3 of the specialty salads with no modifications and only lettuce and cheese why would you move it along let alone package it. Gave me a refund but I'm still not entirely sure how that solves my underlying issue aka being hungry. I realize they are busy, but having someone check before bagging it not an above and beyond ask, it should be a baseline requirement at the least. I always understand mistakes, but I don't feel bad for being upset when you don't at all do your job.

Adam H.

Yelp
Great spot for tasty fresh food. Staff are super friendly and always fast. My wife and I are regulars. Taleaha is awesome!
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Lauren S.

Yelp
C'mon people.. can you fully melt the cheese on my pizza please? Put in just a little bit more effort.
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Erica F.

Yelp
Ok food, bad service. I've been coming here for the past five years and service and food quality has definitely gone down. It was one of my neighborhood favorites for a bit but when they changed the sizes things seem to have gone down hill. Placed and order at 4:45 online for pickup at 5:15. I walked in at 5:15 and my food was not on the pickup shelf. I waited a good 10 minutes until I saw someone starting to make my food. There was no reason for this as the place was nearly empty. Once my food was ready and packaged, the food was not placed in the pickup shelf, but on the counter behind the cashier. I wet up to the counter and said that's my food. This left a bad taste in my mouth and have decided to not return. Definitely bad customer service the past few visits that will be the last.
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Joe T.

Yelp
Nice place. Cafeteria style with classy and modern ambience. Good food. Had the 1/2 pizza/salad combo. With a beer cost for two was 32 Dinero.
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Shirley C.

Yelp
Crushed Red could do so much better on their gluten free pizza. It tasted terrible! Looks like some kind of horrible gluten free bread! These days and times you can create a gluten free option that tastes good, and is not so heavy and bad-tasting. And why oh why would you not have a dairy free cheese option? Why is that so difficult? Also, very disappointed that mask rules were not enforced. Will not be returning.
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Maggie W.

Yelp
Mostly a big fan! Pizza is delish, portions are great- very easy to share a salad and a pizza with a friend or coworker! You can tell the food is good by the number of people there during the lunch hour. Idk why but the ordering situation is always kinda...chaotic? It seems like staff doesn't have the confidence to ask for the next person, or direct folks down the line. Gets sort of awkward at times. Give Crushed Red a shot and try that salad pizza combo. No regrets :)

Courtney B.

Yelp
Terrible experience today at Crushed Red. I put in an order at 11:58a and got a confirmation it would be ready for CURBSIDE at 12:14p. I arrive at 12:23p and have to call four times before someone answers (no big deal as it's lunchtime and I understand they may be busy) When I finally get someone to answer they inform me my order is not ready and they aren't sure when it will be. Um...ok. I calmly voice my frustration as this is a little ridiculous...I ordered one small salad... and the girl is laughing while I'm doing so. I continue to wait in my car until another 15 minutes have passed so I just walk inside and an employee looks for my food, finding it sitting on its own on a random shelf. Let me remind you, I specifically ordered curbside to go. If I had not walked inside I would have never gotten my food. Wanna know the best part? I get to campus (late now, by the way) and open my salad and the ORDER IS INCORRECT. I'm not sure how much more could have been screwed up. Avoid this location.

Kathy S.

Yelp
Food was good as usual. The remarkable thing was that every person working this evening was surly, aggressively so. It was very uncomfortable,and the atmosphere was sinister and confrontational
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Lavanya W.

Yelp
Fast casual is the best thing that happened to the restaurant industry. This place is nice enough to actually come in for a date night but is also quick and simple for a solo bite to eat. The salads here are phenomenal. The pizza (or flatbread) is the perfect size for one person and the flavors are intense and wonderful. If there is a line at ordering don't worry, it will move fast. I've had a variety of flatbreads and salads and have always had a great experience. I once tried to make my own custom salad and I learned that the choices they have on the salad menu are pretty elaborate and there is no need to make your own unless you have a special dietary need. They have a few beers on tap and a small selection of wines. I love this place.
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Irene L.

Yelp
I had the Roasted Red Pepper soup yesterday, unbelievable! The best I've ever had!!! I actually came back today for it but it isn't on the menu. So I got the Harvest Grain, it's delicious too but the Roasted Red Pepper soup is phenomenal!!
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Steven B.

Yelp
I have a crush on Crushed Red. It truly is an urban bake and chop shop. I would be torn if I had to decide which I liked more the salads or the flatbreads. To be honest if you order right, they compliment each other. Size does matter when ordering your salad. If you're sharing or enjoying a flatbread by yourself, a mini is the perfect size. I enjoyed a Farmer's Market which was mixed greens, smoked turkey breast, goat cheese, sunflower seeds, granny smith apples and diced cranberries. Hold the turkey and it is still a great salad for a vegetarian. They recommend honey mustard dressing and I too give it a thumbs up. The SO ordered his favorite Cowpoke Smoke. It too is a great chop with roasted sirloin steak, roma tomato, red onion, blue cheese and crispy jalapeño straws tossed with mixed greens and goddess dressing. He also ordered a mini size and it was plenty since we were sharing a Five Cheese Flatbread. The flatbread was sliced into four pieces, making it the perfect accompaniment to two salads. It was like having a slice of cheese garlic bread. You cannot go wrong with a flat bread brushed with extra virgin olive oil and roasted garlic, then topped with goat, feta, gorgonzola, parmesan, mozzarella cheese and sprinkled with fresh basil. You'll stand in line, order in line then select your table and wait for your food to be delivered by a cheerful staff person. Lunch time is prime so finding a good table may be difficult, but the food is good.
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Derek S.

Yelp
Pretty good food, attentive staff, and clean. The salads have decent vareity. There's a lack of good vegetarian options but you can order a meat salad option without the meat. The dressings are a hit or miss with me. Some are really really too sweet. The toppings are diverse though. My main problem is that they are way too overpriced for what they offer. It's fast casual quality with table service prices. The pizzas are more of a miniscule, puffy flat bread. I would not recommend them. There's a reason the call themselves a salad place. The staff does their job, but no one working there seems to care at all about what they're doing. It looks like there's a lot of turnover. The layout confuses the heck out of me. You have to walk to the farthest point away from the register, while still being on the bar.
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Brian M.

Yelp
Crushed Red's is an "urban bake and chop shop" that does its best to offer high quality food while keeping it quick and simple. The bake part offers single serving pizzas, which are delicious, while the chop shop focuses on fresh salads that are chopped together with a large knife. Ingredients are fresh and much like subway you can have whatever you want, its your salad the same goes for the pizza. Our group arrived for a late lunch, we wanted some light appetizers to hold us over for dinner and we were not disappointed. We started at the counter where a friendly hostess offered us suggestions on their menu, we opted to split a pizza and an order or hummus. After placing our order we were directed down the line to pay, and order beer, wine, etc. You can see the food being prepared while waiting or you can grab a seat at one of the cozy booths or a table, I noticed that they also had a patio but I didn't get to check it out. The food is delivered to your table, shortly after you grab your drink. The Hummus was actually very good, however it was advertised as a "smoky chili hummus", while I didn't taste the smoky side I definitely noticed the chili portion, it was great but a little spicy. The fladbread is the same as the pizza and it is great, it goes so well with the hummus. It was also served with lavasch, which is essentially a crisp cracker, I wasn't really a big fan of that. My suggestion is stick with the soft flatbread. I had a bite of the pizza and admit it was also pretty tasty. I do plan on returning and giving this place another go, lucky for me they just opened a location in Kirkwood so I can manage to get there for lunch sometime during the week. Overall I was impressed with Crushed Red's, and am glad that another Saint Louis native is creating fresh creative dinning concepts here in the 314. The owner is also responsible for other places like Sage, Triumph, Kota Wood Fired Grill and EdgeWild.
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Jillian M.

Yelp
I definitely suggest going for the salads. The pizza is also delicious but a lot less filling. It's also a cute restaurant that's great go hang out in. Their nutritional information is pretty easy to access which is great if you're health conscious. Overall I've only had positive experiences with good food and service.
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Richa T.

Yelp
My friends and I thought this would be a great stop on a summer evening for a quick bite to eat. The service is pretty quick and we were able to get in and out within an hour. We split a chopped salad-kopita and I ordered a mushroom medley flatbread. The flatbread was decent, nothing special. The crust was a thin, but still soft, and the mushrooms blended well together. But, personally I wasn't a fan of the cheese sauce. But OMG I'm such a fan of the salad. They way they prepare every salad here requires tossing all the toppings together and then chopping them into a fine blend. So, instead of eating a spoonful of lettuce, followed by a spoonful of chickpeas, etc... you get all the flavors in one delicious bite. All in all, I will come back, but the food is ordinary - not terrible, but it also didn't stand out.
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Tinesha D.

Yelp
The food was HOT & FRESH!!! I got the Chicken Pizza with red sauce and Mozzarella cheese. I also added Spanish and red onions... I build my own salad that was to die for.. I'll most definitely be back tomorrow
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Stephen S.

Yelp
Wrote this back in 2012... Still true: Jacki and I made it in to Crushed Red after a day of cleaning. I also finally know the correct name. I had come up with a few that were pretty far off... We shared a Mexican style salad and the BBQ chicken pizza. Both were awesome and the prices very reasonable. All the workers we dealt with were very friendly. The concept is great, ordering at the counter so you can look at your options and then they bring it to you. They have a limited beer option, but that doesn't hurt them one bit, come for the food!

Keyur Chetan K.

Yelp
The pick two on Sunday is not worth the price. I ordered the Yukon Gold pizza (1.50 upgrade) and a twisted Tulsa Salad ( $1.50 upgrade) and the portion size is very underwhelming. If you're planning on having a meal, just know you are going to end still hungry. I understand companies are struggling during COVID but not this much. Everything was very underwhelming.
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Fran M.

Yelp
Crushed Red has a "crush" of people at lunch! If you can, have one person order, and one get the table. I liked that you can order one of their creations or custom order your own chopped salad-very cool! That's right up my alley...as one of those pesky customers who asks can you take off this and add that! The pizza is decent, again you can order off the menu or create your own. What threw me for a loop is that the crust tastes like an English muffin. IIt didn't taste bad, but it was different...and I think I prefer good old fashioned pizza crust over different. I would eat here again, but I wouldn't go out of my way.

Courtney S.

Yelp
Very unfriendly service and salad maker wearing her mask below her nose. Basically every part of you salad gets touched by someone whom I saw adjusting her mask and touching her nose. I do not recommend this restaurant in terms of food prep and feeling welcomed. Too boot I found a piece of plastic in my salad- I used my own utensil so I know it came from the salad prep.