The Salad House — Restaurant in Toronto

I have heard great things about Salad House, but unfortunately I had been unable to check them out because their hours of operation suck - they are only open Monday to Friday from 11am to 5pm. So I can't stop by after work or on the weekend.

Fortunately for me today, I had the day off and happened to be walking by at 10:50am. I looked in and noticed that they were prepping for the lunch rush. It was freezing out so I was relieved to be allowed to wait inside.

I decided to order a small shawarma plate with no onions. As they were putting my dish together I noticed that they had added chickpeas to my rice and I could see onions in it. I asked if those were onions and was told that yes they were. Then I reminded them that I had asked for no onions. The gentleman serving me looked a bit confused and told me that those were cooked onions. **Sigh. I have never understood why in the food industry cooked onions are considered to be a whole different species from raw onions. Onions are onions! Anyway, the gentleman was really cool about it and although I suggested he use the same container, just remove the chickpeas, he said, "no no...I will make you a new one. Not to worry. Most people are okay with cooked onions, just not raw onions. But thank you for letting me know." And so he continued to assemble my plate....and it kept growing, and growing...WOW...that was a lot of food! This was a small??!! Finally he struggled a bit closing the container and wished me a good day.

When I got home I opened the container and it was overflowing! In a good way. There was a lot of everything! And every ingredient was fresh, the chicken was moist and well-seasoned with little fat - big points for that! Most importantly, everything tasted clean, healthy and naturally delicious. $6.99 plus tax is a bargain for the quality and portions you get at Salad House. I am already planning to pick-up lunch from here on my next day off.

Check them out if you are in the areas on a weekday. Grr....crappy...

We went to Salad House on a co-worker’s recommendation—and honestly, if you know me, you’d know salad is never my go-to meal. But I trust his taste buds, so I gave it a shot.

At first glance, I probably would’ve walked right past this place. It’s small, tucked into a little street, and a bit dim from the outside. But once we stepped in during lunch hour, it was packed—clearly a local favorite. If you’re planning to come for lunch, definitely try to arrive early!

The ordering process can be a little confusing for first-timers: you head to the left side to place your order and pay at the cashier. After that, take your receipt to the right side, where the chef will go over your preferences and build your meal.

The portion size? Generous. I ordered a small salad and it still lasted me two meals. Granted, I have a petite appetite, but this salad kept me full the entire day. It’s a perfect option if you’re craving something healthy and refreshing, but still want to load up on protein.

The garlic sauce is chef’s kiss, and I’m personally obsessed with their hummus. This isn’t one of those $20 salads that leave you hungry an hour later—it’s satisfying, flavorful, and well-balanced. I’d definitely come back the next time I’m in the mood for a hearty...

Hands down one of the best sharwarma places in downtown core, even though this place is a hole in the wall but you can tell the family that runs the business puts in their heart & soul making this place as clean and welcoming as possible

I got the small Chicken Sharwama and it lasted me 2 solid meals for a very reasonable price The salad they use is fresh( unlike most sharwarma places that use low quality vegetables) The chicken is well seasoned and taste fresh Every bite is a surprise, but in a good way

They get busy during lunch hour and most people are returning customers, the family also has a great relationship with the customers which it’s such a good sign for a long lasting business

I highly recommend checking them out, when the people behind the business is warm and hardworking, you know the food will...