Craving salads?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable salad outlets in Nashville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. The Cookery
Topping the list is The Cookery. Located at 1827 12th Ave. South in Acklen Avenue Alliance, the Australian spot, which offers coffee and tea and salads, is the highest-rated budget-friendly salad spot in Nashville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 131 reviews on Yelp.
This eatery, courtesy of Australia-born Brett Swayn, prides itself on "offering hope one plate at a time," according to the business' website.
Yelp has lots more information on The Cookery. Besides offering a full menu, it provides culinary arts training to homeless men selected for the program, according to the business' profile.
Salads range from the Rockin’ Moroccan, which is made with orange chicken, fresh scallions and shredded carrots and topped with orange slices and almonds to the Smokey Mexican Bonanza made with grilled Adobo chicken, black beans, corn and mango salsa and topped with house tortilla chips.
2. Surreal Spice Creations
Next up is Four Corners's Surreal Spice Creations, situated at 2940 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 114. With 4.5 stars out of 81 reviews on Yelp, the vegetarian spot, which offers salads and wraps, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Surreal Spice Creations.
This family owned started out catering customized healthy meals and moved into a brick-and-mortar location in August 2016. "We want to continue to offer a healthy option to build a healthier community and beyond."
As to what the business is known for, "Surreal Spice offers fresh, made-to-order, customized salads, wraps and potatoes We have over 50 ingredients," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
3. Calypso Cafe
Sylvan Heights's Calypso Cafe, located at 3307 Charlotte Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly vegetarian spot, which offers salads and sandwiches, four stars out of 67 reviews.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Calypso Cafe, which has been locally owned since 1989 and now has three locations in Nashville.
"We focused on nutrition--and value- from the beginning with our famous Black Beans, Bountiful Salads, Rotisserie Chicken, Vegetarian (Vegan too!) sides, and Island Burgers." —per the history section of the business' Yelp profile.
4. Frist Art Museum Cafe
Frist Art Museum Cafe, a spot to score salads, pizza and sandwiches in Citizens Protecting Revitalization, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 15 Yelp reviews. Head over to 919 Broadway to see for yourself.
The site has lots more information on Frist Art Museum Cafe.
"The Frist Center Café offers a variety of fresh fare to visitors on the run as well as those desiring a more leisurely dining experience," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Made fresh daily by our culinary staff, items offered include quick snacks, deli sandwiches, entrees for the health conscious, soups, salads, fresh fruit and a bakery case filled with delicious desserts."
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