Baltimore/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 13, 2020
Baltimore's 3 top spots for budget-friendly saladsPhoto: Souvlaki Greek Cuisine/Yelp

Looking to sample the best salads around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable salad sources in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Souvlaki Greek Cuisine

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Topping the list is Souvlaki Greek Cuisine. Located at 1103 W. 36th St. in Hampden, the Greek and Mediterranean spot, which offers salads and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly salad spot in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 263 reviews on Yelp. 

If you're curious for more, we found these details about Souvlaki Greek Cuisine.

This spot, which also boasts a second location in Washington D.C., offers salads like its arugula and sun-dried tomato option or its salad mixed with leafy greens, feta cheese and olive oil. 

2. Nalley Fresh

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Next up is downtown's Nalley Fresh, situated at 120 E. Baltimore St. With 4.5 stars out of 166 reviews on Yelp, the New American spot, which offers salads and sandwiches, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. 

We looked there for an overview of Nalley Fresh.

"Founder Greg Nalley started this healthy fast-casual concept in 2013," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile." This spot offers build-your-own salads, wraps and bowls. Look for its Asian-style salad with your choice of protein, spinach, noodles and veggies in a Thai chili dressing. 

3. Mario's Original

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Mid-Govans's Mario's Original, located at 5849 York Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Italian spot, which offers pizza and salads, four stars out of 56 reviews. 

The site has lots more information about Mario's Original.

"Owner Mario has been making pizzas for over 35 years," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. Along with pizza pies, jumbo wings and subs, this spot offers a small selection of salads like its deluxe option with greens, capicola, salami, provolone and more. 


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