Twisted Sprout

$ 10.75 for a crappy salad and drink? No thanks… One kind of green to pick from: Romaine. How exciting. And it was chopped too big. Very limited selection of add ins (maybe 9 total). All the veggies looked like they were out of a can. And the poor girl serving me looked like she wanted to die. Second star is only because the fresh made dressing they had was pretty good. Anyone who gives this place more than two stars on Unilocal should have their accounts removed. And be given a fresh carrot so they know what vegetables are supposed to taste like.

I just want a satisfying, tasty, salad for lunch. Is that too much to ask? Back in DC there were at least five separate options within a few blocks of my office. This is the only plausible contender I have found so far, and it is worse than any of them. (In California, no less!). Do Stanford students not eat vegetables? Do they think this is normal or acceptable?
I approve of southwestern salads in principle, but there is something nauseatingly sweet about the dressing that comes with this one. The cobb salad was better, but it managed to be all richness with almost no sharpness. I see lots of people carrying their salads around, so I can only conclude that it’s the best that can be done, but really?
I’ve given it a second star only because I can’t find anything better to eat.

The prices have gone up again!
From $ 5.75 to $ 6.25 and to add chicken is now $ 1.50!
As much as I love the salads here, there are other alternatives on campus. Each year the prices go up… the first year they also sized down.

As good as it gets for Stanford food. Really fresh ingredients and flavorful. I always get the southwestern chicken salad. Don’t get it from the fridge since it’s not tossed. Soooo good even without all the dressing and cheese (sometimes I get it too drenched in dressing). It is huge. I used to eat it M-​Th last year.

OMG the southwestern salad is to DIE for! its fresh, flavorful, and fun! it has the perfect combination of toppings — the crunchy stuff is my favorite.
i have to agree with the first person — it’s VERY expensive. i paid 6.25 with NO chicken. the chicken is an additional 1.25 (or something). the salad is filling, but you should be getting more for your money. and for that reason, it gets 4 stars instead of the deserved 5

Twisted Sprout is my favorite of the Union Square Tresidder dining options. That being said, I’ve had to deal with a lot over the years.
Salads used to be close to $ 8. I’d come but not that often, because it was too expensive.
They changed to all «green» packaging for free, then added a surcharge for using green packaging, then took away green containers altogether.
They raised the prices. They changed the size. They lowered the prices. They made chicken a separate charge.
And still, I love it. The southwestern salad is delicious, and it’s currently at $ 5.50 (extra $ 1 for chicken). Hurry and come get it before it changes! They’re open from 11 – 2 on weekdays. Be sure to tell the cashier what you actually got because they tend to charge wrong. Ask for a receipt. Show your Stanford ID to get tax off or use points if you have a dining meal plan. Other salad options include Classic Greek and Farmer’s Strawberry (these rotate every now and then but Southwestern is a staple).