The Salad Station — Local services in Flowood

Today was my first time giving this restaurant a try. Upon entering I was greeted with a warm welcome, explaining how the salad bar worked. The salad bar was simply ok. The lettuce was wilted and the tomatoes were molding. In despite of this I gave grace because I had options to choose from. I get to the checkout counter where I was met by a Caucasian woman and man. I asked the woman about weighing my salad dressing because I forgot it. She informed me that I was fine this time and that next time I would have to pay. The man, who I'm assuming was either a manager or the owner, makes several comments. His first remark was it was that the salad dressing was on the house as long as I didn't take 10 gallons....followed by him and the woman cashier talking about how people had been overdoing it on the dressing. He proceeds to tell me I can sample them if I'd like and at that point I was completely taken aback at the level of unprofessionalism that I just politely declined any dressing at all and shortly after I chose to dispose of my salad. Maybe I went on an off day or at the wrong time, who knows. The moral of the story is that if you're wanting good quality vegetables or a professional environment, then this is probably not the establishment for you. This was not only my first time here, but it was definitely my last. A waste of...

Let me preface this with the fact I used to eat here regularly for years, and the food was always great. The service is hit and miss usually the employees don't say much but give you death stare glances for coming in... So here lately I have decided to door dash instead. Sadly, today kind of sent me over the edge. Already annoyed because they left off my avocado I started eating my salad and it just doesn't taste right? IDK if it's their chicken? Then I noticed my pickle looked weird and tomato's as well... Very frustrated the salad went in the trash.. The only thing that really tasted fresh were the radishes.... Let's not talk about the...

Soon as I walked in all the young ladies were very friendly. I couldn't reach over the counter to get some pickles and bacon. My arms to short and I didn't want to reach over the food.I was like this embarrassing oh my God.One of the young lady asked me I can get it for you if you like. I was like that's so freaking sweet of her to do that. The food was good and fresh perfect for me 10/10.I went to pay for the food left them a tip. Not only because they offered to help me. They all had a big smile and very respectful. I will continue to come to this area on Lakeland in...