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Plano's 3 favorite spots to score salads on the cheap

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Published on December 19, 2019
Plano's 3 favorite spots to score salads on the cheapPhoto: Piada Italian Street Food/Yelp

Looking to sample the finest salads around town, but don't want to empty your wallet?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most noteworthy destinations for affordable salads in Plano, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Piada Italian Street Food

Photo: Piada Italian Street Food/Yelp

Topping the list is an outpost of the chain Piada Italian Street Food. Located at 3309 Dallas Parkway, the Italian restaurant, which is known for its salads and wraps, is the highest-rated budget-friendly salad source in Plano, boasting four stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper JoJo H., who reviewed Piada Italian Street Food on Sept. 26, wrote, "This is my favorite lunch spot! I get the Farmers Market Salad almost daily. It's awesome, affordable, filling and they have a great rewards system, so you can earn points for free food!"

And Cindy N. added, "I was pleasantly surprised by Piada! ... I definitely enjoyed it. It's a big portion for lunch, so I took the other half home for later."

2. Jason's Deli

Photo: Jason’s Deli/Yelp

Next up is a location of the well-known chain Jason's Deli, situated at 4801 W. Parker Road, Suite 105. With four stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp, the eatery, which serves salads, sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an economical option.

Per its Yelp bio, Jason's Deli is "An independent, family-owned business since 1976 [with a] variety of menu items, from healthy to indulgent," the business notes in the section highlighting specialties. "All of their food is free from high-fructose corn syrup, artificial trans fats and flavors, processed MSG and dyes."

3. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Photo: Potbelly Sandwich Shop/Yelp

Finally, this outlet of the national chain Potbelly Sandwich Shop, settled at 601 W. 15th St., is another prime choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive fast food joint, which specializes in sandwiches and salads, four stars out of 41 reviews.

In the words of the business' Yelp profile, "Our mission is to make people really happy. We're committed to serving simple ingredients done right — toasty warm sandwiches, crave-able salads, delicious soup, fresh-baked cookies and hand-dipped milkshakes and smoothies."


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