Hi,

I’ve been working in Columbia, right by the mall, for about 6 months now.

Does anyone know a decent place to get a lunch salad in the area? Someplace that does a lot of takeout/counter service, like a sweet green or chop’t would be good.

The only place I know of nearby is corner bakery, but their salad selection is really small. My office building doesn’t have a deli or cafeteria in it, or else I’d just go there.

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Bramblinman t1_j6is460 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Nalley Fresh off Dobbin road near the Walmart is the best. The salad place in the mall food court isn't that bad either

ratpH1nk t1_j6jdfjg wrote on January 30, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Yeah, SO loves Nally Fresh

lima_247 OP t1_j6isayi wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:09 PM

Thanks! I still haven’t been to the mall food court for lunch, but it is super close.

I used to work next to a nalley fresh in downtown baltimore and it was kind of a cluster. Is the Columbia location good?

Bramblinman t1_j6it713 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:15 PM

it can definitely be a cluster in there, so I order in advance. I do find it to be of superior quality though.

There really aren't many good salad places around so maybe it's worth it sometimes when you're sick of the mall or whole foods.

AKnitWit777 t1_j6iu73o wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Came to say Nalley Fresh. The one in Columbia is better than the one in downtown Baltimore was. The one in Hunt Valley is the best, but I haven't had a bad experience at the Columbia location.

BakeBeginning7863 t1_j6ja2p6 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 6:59 PM

I’d avoid Nalley fresh. The meat is low quality and they charge about $13+ for an entree.

se_coupe t1_j6jzckn wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:36 PM

I haven't any issues with quality. Also I want to mention the base price for a salad is currently $11.50

ravens40 t1_j6ivxd9 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Love Nalley but they raised their prices too much. And they charge more if paying by credit card.

tjtwigbs t1_j6j7089 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Love Cava but I really wish Chopt would open a location in Columbia

bruusan t1_j6j8fx1 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 6:49 PM

Only just moved to the area, but I've had some good ones at Bon Fresco.

Bakemethat t1_j6jccgx wrote on January 30, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Bon fresco has the bestttt salads! The ciabatta they give you is also insane.

rayray039 t1_j6k9fyz wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:40 PM

The 4 topping salad from Bon fresco is so good and a great value!!

lizziebirdie t1_j6kcifs wrote on January 30, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Bon Fresco is fantastic. Would recommend the platters which I’ve always considered to be salads.

BigBCBrand t1_j6iturt wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:19 PM

There’s a Whole Foods across the Columbia mall

BeatNutz57 t1_j6iux1y wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:26 PM

I usually go to CaVa off Dobbin Road for my salads. It's in that same little plaza as Chipotle, Burger Fi, BOA and the Party City store.

melonmelon1 t1_j6ivp3l wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:30 PM

It’s not really a salad but Taichi bubble tea near target on dobbin has veggie bowls that I enjoy.

Troophead t1_j6levq3 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:42 AM

In a similar vein, you can create Korean salad bowls at Bibibop at the mall, though a bibimbap is normally a rice bowl. You can choose a bed of salad greens instead of rice, and then choose your main protein and other toppings.

ravens40 t1_j6irksq wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Mod Pizza, right near the mall, has some good salads.

lima_247 OP t1_j6isd72 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Oh you know what, I’ve never even thought to check if they have salads. Thanks!

TourAllUral t1_j6jd1bs wrote on January 30, 2023 at 7:18 PM

They are surprisingly good! Not just "good for a pizza place," their salads are honestly awesome.

Exact-Specialist9329 t1_j6jvvt9 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:14 PM

There’s an office deli on the bottom of the Merriweather One (Medstar Building) that I enjoy.

Ayjia t1_j6k2rjr wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:57 PM

There's a place in the mall food court called Chop Chop Salad. Right by the food court entrance. Good salads, lots of options.

Critical_Ad6764 t1_j6k72j6 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Nordstrom Cafe in the mall has great salads. It’s inside Nordstrom on the upper level.

Shento t1_j6kgcce wrote on January 30, 2023 at 11:26 PM

Jason's deli is closeish and pretty good

Dr_Beatdown t1_j6j0024 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:57 PM

I'm a big fan of CAVA - Old Dobbin Ln, Columbia

PoisonMind t1_j6j071v wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Panera's salads aren't bad.

perfecttoad t1_j6k94s4 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:38 PM

cava at dobbin is sooooo good! i love the grains & greens bowl :)

bwelsh822 t1_j6k9m15 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Seasons 52!

Not really a counter/take out kinda place I believe they do online ordering. Their Maui Tuna Salad is PERFECTION.

Plenty_Leadership_42 t1_j6ked6x wrote on January 30, 2023 at 11:13 PM

If you are in to bringing a bagged salad and a bowl to mix it in, Wegmans has a vast selection of bagged chopped salads for around $4 for when you are wanting to be frugal. I usually get a couple days worth when I go to be set for the week.