Chopped Leaf — Restaurant in St. Catharines

As I was searching for a spot to eat at for lunch, I stumbled upon the Chopped Leaf. At first I was thinking it was going to be another freshie or bland salad bar experience... Let me tell you that they blew my expectations away! In the pics attached I ordered a #6 bowl with grilled chicken and falafel (which is not fried btw, bonus points) and the grilled chicken pesto cranberry sandwich with cheddar broccoli soup.

Now I didn't eat this all on my own but my main was the bowl and the absolute freshness and deliciousness that blessed my mouth was beyond any salad I've tried! The grilled chicken was on point and real chicken breast, the falafel was like hey don't forget about me as I tried to save them for the end because they were soo good. The angry peanut sauce is just misunderstood, it's all love and was so delish I would drink the remainder if it wasn't already poured on my salad. The sandwich and soup was not slouching either, they stood tall and proud, ready to excite my tastebuds.

The flavours and combinations in the meals will make your head spin. In terms of cost it's a little pricey when you buy the add ons but in all honesty, the Chopped Leaf can chop my wallet anytime I'm in the area...

This is my second time here, the first time I came (6months ago) everything was great, salad was amazingly prepared, associate kept checking up on us making sure our food was great. Today it was the other extreme. Girl was rude, not one bit friendly, kept yawning while placing order, could not answer me when I asked if they had beets. When received my salad the topping were the very minimal. But was filled with a maximum amount of white onions, when I questioned the amount of onions and the fact that they were white, when on the picture and description it clearly states red onions. She didn’t offer to remake my salad and when I asked her she said she couldn’t, so I had to remove a hand-full of white onions off my salad. She also, completely forgot to add/bring dressing. Very disappointed specially because as we were coming, I had mentioned to my sister that this was an awesome place. I am so embarrassed for bringing her here. Environment was not the greatest, dirty plates on the tables and the heat was...

Here is my honest review. I am a certified chef and love to give business to local restaurants especially after this pandemic travesty with small businesses. The service was great and the food was decent, but that's where it ends. I paid just shy of $18.00 FOR A SMALL WRAP and a vitamin water. I feel like someone just stole my wallet. Granted that I am not the target market for this vegan friendly spot, I can't imagine how someone would pay these prices for a thin pita wrap, quinoa, one hardboiled egg, some greens and dressing, with a drink. No wonder there is never anybody in there. Maybe they don't need the business because they are marking the food up by 300%. Knowing the grocery prices (just for the average retail customer). It is a shame that they think gouging the consumer is the way to recover on their loss. Unless they make their prices reasonable, I sure hope nobody goes there. $18 for glorified...