Across many reviews, Mandy's is praised for fresh, colorful salads with generous portions and lots of customization and vegan options, quick service and friendly staff, with several locations noted as bright and welcoming. Regulars highlight popular choices like the Endless Summer and Habibi, and the overall vibe as lively yet relaxed. However, readers also report inconsistency in quality and freshness at times, with some salads arriving with old or slimy lettuce, price concerns and occasional menu changes that affect value, a cashless policy that some customers dislike, and occasional service hiccups such as missing utensils or instructions not being followed. All in all, Mandy's is seen as a go to for healthy meals and reliable staff, though price and quality fluctuations and certain menu changes can be a drawback.
I eat out a lot. When I feel bad about eating unhealthy, I finally pull the trigger & order from Mandy's. On the website I built my own salad for takeout. Nothing special: mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, feta, chickpeas, pita chips, chicken, marinated onions, Kalamata… $30. I've been programmed to accept expensive salads, but this is getting out of hand. Fine, I remove feta & pita chips - btw charging $2.75 for pita chips is criminal. You can get a whole bag for like $1.29 at Adonis. Whatever, I remove tomato & cucumber too because I have that at home. I'll make my own chips. Now it's $20. I get home. Salad looks decent, what you'd expect from Mandy's. Portion is okay. I asked for dressing on the side; good thing, because it was terrible. What happened to the quality of this olive oil? It went from decent to bitter low grade. The bowl was a bit small so I transferred it to another one. Lo & behold, that's when I saw disgusting lettuce. Old, slimy, soggy lettuce. Unacceptable. The whole point of paying $20 is that you expect fresh salad, not this slop. Sure, it was only around 10 leaves, but still unacceptable. I end up inspecting every leaf for slime & rewashing a few. That's exactly what I pay extra to avoid. How is this okay? Huge staff, huge marketing budget, & you can't guarantee fresh salad? This is the second time this happens, so I decided to write a review. Last time I told myself it was a one-off, but now I'm the sucker for going back. Don't make the same mistake.
Mandy's is one of my favourite places to stop for a quick, healthy, & balanced meal. Their salads are vibrant & colorful, the greens are fresh & crisp, & the toppings & dressings are varied & flavourful. The portion sizes are super generous too! There are plenty of plant-based & vegan options, all of which are clearly labelled on the menu. The Endless Summer salad has been my go-to for years & I never tire of it!
The staff are friendly & efficient, even during busy rush hours. There's quite a bit of indoor seating in a bright, laid-back atmosphere with comfy benches.
Feb 19, 2026
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Stopped in in the middle of a rainstorm & wow, customer service is not dead! I couldn't decide whether to try a new salad & I was offered a sample taste of the dressing. She was so polite & attentive! Shout out to Meredith at Mandy's!!
The salads are amazing too 💕
I got the Habibi Salad with extra chicken, pomegranate, & Kalamata olives. Worth trying. I'd suggest asking for more dressing, one isn't quite enough. Chicken pieces were a bit big, but overall solid. Thanks.
Ok let's just take this off the table to start. It is a little pricey. I get it, so it doesn't need to be an everyday occurrence but make sure it's on your list of treats! Aside from their beautiful decor at all their locations their food is fresh & delicious & creative. Their salad dressings are amazing (I love purchasing the turmeric & the maple one!) Staff are wonderful food is wonderful! Treat yourself!!
