Known for its craveable dressings, but opinions are split on salad prep and protein quality.
This popular salad spot offers a vast array of fresh ingredients and a diverse selection of dressings, with many praising their unique flavor profiles. However, recent reviews suggest a decline in the quality of chopped salads, with some customers finding the ingredients too finely chopped, leading to a soggy texture shortly after dressing is added. Despite mixed reviews on preparation methods, the restaurant remains a go-to for convenient and customizable meal options.
Chopt is known for its customizable salads and wraps, with a particular emphasis on a wide range of dressings, many of which are highly praised. However, customer feedback on the salads themselves is divided. Some enjoy the variety and convenience, while others criticize the 'too chopped' nature leading to sogginess, and a decline in the quality of proteins like chicken and steak.
"The dressings are frequently highlighted as a strong point, with the Mexican Caesar dressing being specifically recommended. The chicken Caesar wrap is also mentioned positively."
Customers have mixed feelings about Chopt. While some appreciate its wide variety of salad options, many find the quality has declined, with criticisms including soggy textures and mediocre proteins like chicken. The restaurant's dressings are frequently praised, but the move away from in-person chopping has also been a point of contention.
Important Note
Some customers report that salads can become soggy quickly due to being 'too chopped,' and there are concerns about the quality and texture of proteins like chicken. One user reported food poisoning.
"This user notes that non-lunch rush Chopt locations can have poor protein portions."
Negative"This user points out that Chopt at Moynihan train hall still chops salads in real-time."
Positive"This user suggests 'Thisbowl' is a new and better alternative to Sweetgreen, Just Salad, and Chopt."
Positive"The commenter misses the early days of Chopt when their salads felt more premium, noting that recent experiences have felt subpar."
Negative"This user sees Just Salad as the 'McDonald's' of the three, Chopt as the most comfortable, and Sweetgreen as the tastiest but most expensive."
Negative"Upon eating Chopt's 'steak' salad, the commenter confirms it is indeed roast beef."
Neutral"The commenter likes Chopt for the price and portion size, preferring it over Sweetgreen. They haven't been to Just Salad in years."
Negative"The commenter mentions the Chopt chicken Caesar wrap as a preference."
Positive"The commenter believes the ranking has shifted from Sweetgreen > Chopt > Just Salad to Just Salad = Chopt > Sweetgreen, preferring Chopt's mix as long as they go light on dressing."
Neutral"This user finds Chopt has a greater variety of pretty good salads, second only to Cava."
Negative"The commenter notes that Chopt now chops all ingredients before assembling the salad, which saves a step compared to their previous method of chopping the assembled salad."
Neutral"This user describes Chopt's salads as a 'disgusting slurry of mutilated ingredients' and has never seen the appeal."
Negative"The commenter enjoys Just Salad the most, occasionally likes Sweetgreen, but never goes to Chopt."
Negative"The commenter notes that Sweetgreen's generosity with toppings varies by location, with some providing ample toppings and others having bowls that aren't even full of base ingredients."
Neutral"The commenter specifically praises Chopt's Mexican Caesar dressing."
Positive"The commenter suggests trying local delis with salad bars, specifically mentioning Toasties on 43rd."
Neutral"The commenter agrees that Chopt's chicken is not great, but finds their steak salad decent, noting the 'steak' is likely roast beef."
Negative"The commenter prefers Just Salad to Sweetgreen and hasn't tried Chopt. They note that Sweetgreen's quality has declined."
Neutral"This commenter humorously refers to Chopt as 'Overchopt'."
Negative"This user confirms that Chopt now chops ingredients in advance to save time but still prefers the chopped salad."
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