Favorite Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes Memory Contest
We’re still busy celebrating the 35th birthday of Souplantation and wanted to share some of our past with of you! In1978 the first Souplantation opened in San Diego and was credited as being the first casual eatery brand to serve fresh, wholesome menu options. Thinking about our history brought up some fun facts we remember about 1978:
- “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes” was filmed in San Diego
- Dan Fouts, quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, finished the season with a rating of 83.0
- The San Diego Padres won their season opener against the San Francisco Giants
- The national average price of a dozen eggs was 48 cents
- The movie “Grease” was released
- Space Invaders, the arcade game, was released
- Album of the year was Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors
- Jane Fonda won Best Actress for “Coming Home”
Moving forward, we opened our first restaurant outside of San Diego in 1986 and in 1990 the first Sweet Tomatoes was established in Florida. Since then we’ve just continued to grow! Now with over 125 restaurants in 15 states we have had the opportunity to serve millions of customers, and we want to hear about your memories!
Share your favorite Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes memory in the Comments area by 11:59pm PST on 3/31/13 to be entered to win – 10 lucky winners will be chosen at random and receive a pair of free meal passes!
*Don’t worry if your comment doesn’t appear immediately below, our staff is reading and approving them as quickly as we can! This will not affect your entry into the contest, all responses received prior to the end of the contest period will be entered to win.Winners will be notified via their email address entered to comment.
My sweetest memory is when we spent a wonderful evening of dinner there with a very special aunt. Aunt Ginny was a kind,loving and caring person. Sunday we lost her but, it’s memories like that which help you remember the good times!
My favorite memory is the first time I went to Sweet Tomatoes it was in Fresno and I loved it and since then which was about 5 years ago I have stop going. I enjoy eating there because all the vegetables are fresh and good for you.
My favorite memory has to be the first time I tried the grilled cheese bread last year, that’s only available in March. That, and the caesar salad are by far my favorite items at Sweet Tomatoes!
My fave memory is my daughter trying all the different vegetables for the first time, and she has continued to be adventurous and love veggies!
Love the soups
I was sick this winter and I needed some chicken noodle soup and healthy veggies to help fight my cold. Sweet tomatoes really make me feel better. That soup is amazing.
We’re new to Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes so we don’t really have any awesome memories…..yet, except for the delicious food!!
Hi –
My favorite salad is the Taco Salad! I just recently found it…. I believe it was the salad of the month for January or February. That salad rocks!
Annie France, annie.a.france@gmail.com
My favorite memory is recent: taking my fiancé and his son to Sweet Tomatoes near our gym in Kansas City, MO. We work out as a family and enjoyed Sweet Tomatoes endless variety. Which includes the ever necessary Mac and cheese and soups to please every palate. That with fee fat fee yogurt simply put you over the top. Now it’s a favorite of ours on the weekend.
I love going there for dessert! I ‘bribe’ my, now 8-year old daughter into eating her veggies/salad by enticing her with the prospect of dessert: chocolate brownies, soft serve ice cream and a serving of chocolate syrup! I make sure she pretty stuffed on the first course before we attempt the finishing one, though!
My favorite memory was a few years ago at the Duluth, GA location. It was a very cold day and it started sleeting very heavy. After work I met some friends at Sweet Tomatoes for dinner. As we were eating, the sleet was really coming down and everything was frozen. The Sweet Tomatoes staff announced they were closing due to the weather. They came to everbody’s table and gave us a bag of chocolate chip cookies hot from the oven.
When I get my taxes back I treated all 12 of our family that live here to sweet tomatoes,we all get together and like celebrate,since we never celebrate any holidays,so it was always something to look forward to. But there is 1 sad part,my grandpa died,my grandma cant leave the house,my sister n her kids were not talking,my other sister and I is not as close as it use to be,my mom she moved out of my house and she and I arent as close either. But me and my kids try to visit 2 maybe 3 times a month. We love the varity. Thankx for your creations. Good luck thankx for listening.
ONE MOTHERS DAY AS OF MANY, THE FAMILY WENT TO SWEET TOMATO TO CELEBRATE.
WE LOVE THAT EVERY ONE CAN HAVE WHAT THEY LIKE, WITH SO MANY CHOICES.
WHEN WE SAW OUR DOCTOR COME IN , WE KNEW WE WERE DOING THE RIGHT THING,
BY BEING THERE.
I tested lot of food from different restaurant, but nothing like yours. You have lots of verities in salad bar as well as inside the rastaurant and as much as you can eat is the great deal. Mainly, the food is very very tasty that you don’t want to throw away any food from your plate. I and my husband, just enjoy eating every bite. And my friends they always looking for the coupons and they come to me. And they enjoy your food as well.
When my baby girl said one of her first few words, “More.”. I have four kids and they all LOVE Sweet Tomatoes.
I love this Restaurant Is one Of my favorites. Thank you So much!!
My favorite memory is recently our whole family went and enjoyed a really awesome meal and conversation together. Besides my grandaughter keeping us in stitches the one thing that stood out was the dinning room attendant. She was really on the ball and we tipped her well.All the employees are super when it comes to customer service. We love this place:) Thanks Sweet Tomatoe’s. The Peek family.
Hope I win this contest because I love going to Sweet Tomatoes for their yummy soup!
This is the only place my son will eat mac and cheese. If it is not from Sweet Tomatoes than he won’t even look at it! We love eating here on the weekends.
Love this place—somewhere where I can take my family and all of us be satisfied.
Thank you Sweet Tomatoes!
Storm Lantz
Wonderful times with wonderful friends while we have enjoyed your wonderful cusine. Thank you.
Eat Healthy, Eat Fresh! We have many memories, but the best one is that our kids learnt to eat veggies at Sweet Tomatoes!
Birthday party for my 85 year old mom!
A whiny child was having a temper tantrum and he pulled away from his mom and walked over to the ice cream station. He picked up a small dish and when he lulled the handle towards him to release the ice cream it splattered ice cream all over his face and shirt. It was hysterical.
I loved the lemon chicken soup it is my favorite – wish it was there all the time.
I also love the brownies – warm – ummm
I remember my first trip to Sweet Tomatoes with my parents and grandparents when I was only 7 years old. We were on our way to a play in Tampa, and my Grandmother was going on an on and on about how much she LOVES Sweet Tomatoes. We stopped in, and at first I thought the entire restaraunt was just a salad bar. Little did I know that it was only the beginning. My parents helped me get a nice plate of salad, a small bowl of soup, and the BEST Cornbread I have ever eaten (to this day — seriously, I love your cornbread!) From there, I was only more excited by the bottomless icecream (frozen yogurt) and sprinkles you have too. Every time me and my husband eat there now, I remember how exciting I was to discover this great restraunt.
Did not like the change to alacarte. Not for the seniors and no dicount
It’s not usually cold here in southern Arizona, but a year ago we had an uncharacteristically cool day when my husband and I went to Sweet Tomatoes for lunch. It was warm and cozy in the restaurant with a pleasant hum of conversation. One of the soups that day was Vermont Cheddar and I ladeled myself a bowl of it. I stopped by for some 4 cheese bread and sat down. I can’t describe how good the combination of the two was! I sat with my spoon in one hand and my bread in the other and took a sip of soup, then a bite of bread then repeat, repeat, repeat. It was so good I thought I might not be able to stop!
The most memorable times I’ve had at Sweet Tomatoes here in Henderson, Nevada are the ones with my niece and nephew. My niece would fill up her soup bowl nearly overflowing with chicken noodle soup, while my nephew would only have raisins, broccoli and JELL-O. If I won the prize, I’d likely take the two of them out for another trip to their (and their uncle’s) favorite restaurant.
Katherine Spittle
katespittles@gmail.com
Clackamas Oregon
I remember the first time I tried the chicken and biscuit soup/bakery… and then we came back once a week at least all month long. It was amazing and still my favorite comfort food, I look forward to it’s season so much!
On February 8th I went into labor at the sweet tomatoes in plantation, and gave birth to my handsome baby boy the next day, nineteen hours later! I never did get to finish my chocolate ice cream. Anyway, there’s no way I could ever forget that!
My best memory was meeting with friends that I had not seen in a long time after having lost nearly 100 lbs and seeing their reaction to the new me! Throughout the diet, Sweet Tomatoes was my go-to place when eating out. I could fill up with lots of “diet” options and enjoyed the meal.
My favorite Souplantation memory is one year when our entire family from near and far got together and enjoyed a great meal at Souplantation!!
My favorite memory is when my mom and I went to the Clackamas location just after Christmas we were treated so well that we have decided to return there to eat again and have recommended it to our friends. As well they were willing to take the rest of the gift card and apply its balance to the next person that came through the line. I even had a worker since no one was in line chat about the movie we had just watched.
While we may not have been to the first Sweet Tomatoes but we been to a few of the first to open in Florida. Where ever we go in Florida, we always look for a Sweet Tomatoes to go to.
My husband and I took my visiting in-laws to Souplantation for their first visit. The restaurant was very crowded. It took us 30 minutes to get through the salad bar. My tiny mother in law was carrying her huge travel purse and when she lifted the tray off of the counter the weight of it plus her purse threw her off balance and she dropped the tray just as she reached our table. By the time she went through the line again we were done eating! She wanted to cry and of course my husband had to laugh. The busser was so kind – “don’t worry, I’ll clean it up.”
well my wife and I love the freshness of your buffet. How many restarants that try to do the same just cant compete. Your choices of soyps and salids are top notch thank you Sweet Tomato.
We love your Sweet Tomatoes here in Florida. Feel’s so good eating all that great healthy food.
After using a coupon from a goup of coupons that were e-mailed to me, a gentlemen whom brought his family with him, requested the 20% discount coupon (that I was not using) and was able to use it for his family as well
I love seeing the kids come back with these ginormous desserts. With leaning ice cream towers covered with fudge and sprinkles. And the acrobatic walk back to the table without losing a drop.
excellent menu keep it up
Every time we eat at Sweet Tomatoes…it makes a memory for us. The staff is so kind and it feels like we are being invited for dinner! Our family feels so comfortable there. The food is always delicious. It’s never just a meal for us….it’s an event. Thank you, Sweet Tomatos, for all you do to make dinner at your place a treat!
We also love your consideratuon like a gluten free menue I myself have has Irritable Bowel Syndrom, and have never had any problems with you food, excellent aaa.
We just recently discovered Sweet Tomoatoes. I will never forget the looks on my daughters’ faces (12, 11, 9 and 9 are their ages) as they saw all the soup and wonderful choices. They kept coming back to the table saying, “O my gosh, you won’t believe what they have!!” When I told them that they could make their own dessert, I thought they’d explode from the excitement!
My favorite memory would be discovering your restaurant right around the corner from my new office when I first moved here! At the time, you did not have locations in my prior home town!
I moved to Florida from Ohio at the beginning of 2012. On my birthday shortly thereafter, I walked into Sweet Tomatoes for the first time and after a fantastic lunch said, “It took me 66 years to find the perfect restaurant — so now I will have to live at least 33 more to enjoy this!”
Escondido, ca is our favorite Souplantation restaurant. You are met at door with very enthusiatic welcome. Everyone that works there is friendly and courteous. We been multiple times at the Souplantation restaurants in San Diego, Vista and Oceanside. Escondido is difinitely our favorite. No comparison.
my husbon asked me to merry him a a sweet tomatoes, we go there every april we us the place as a good and bad place. we went there on the day we found out i needed a pace maker. we went there when my husbon found out he has caner. we go there every birthday and then just to get out.
I liked going to Sweet Tomatoes with my cousins. We almost take up half the restraunt.
My favorite sweet tomatoes memory was when I swore I could smell fresh baked cookies as we ate our meal, and then, moments later, a sweet young lady approached our table with a basket of fresh cookies, and offered some to us! I was as excited as a little kid. Those cookies were fabulous.
I remember setting our 6 month old son on your table in his carrier and introducing him to vegetables. He liked cucumbers the best, he would grab on to it in his tiny fist and just naw on it till there wasn’t much left in his hand but plenty on his face. Both our boys were taught to love fruits and veggies from your wonderful restaurant. They are 9 and 11 now. We only wish we didn’t have to drive 4 hours to see you, we have done it 3 times in the last 3 years since we moved to Virginia. Thanks for all the great food and great memories!
My fist experience with Souplantation was in San Diego when I had 3 small children. I was thrilled to discover that I could enjoy healthy food at a buffet and my children LOVED everything on the menu!
Thanks so much, I still love you today as much as when we first met!
<3
My whole family LOVES Sweet Tomatoes the kids are always asking to go there for their Birthdays it is so healthy and delicious!
My dad passed away 8/19/2010. He always loved Sweet Tomatoes. On 2/20/2013 my mom called and asked if I wanted to go to Sweet Tomatoes that evening. As we were filling our drinks I turned to her and asked were we celebrating Daddy’s birthday. The 20th would have been his 70th. She smiled and said yes. We both enjoyed our meal with the knowledge that Daddy was there with us in memory.
Sweet Tomatoes was always my restraint of choice because of the huge variety of foods. I remember as a child going with my grandma to Sweet Tomatoes and laughing about jokes and making “lemonade” out of water, sugar and lemons! It was and still is such a wonderful place to go!
So many memories I have been going Sweet Tomatoes every week since you opened. My son was a baby and now he is 21 years old . I used to take my father and he loved it as did the whole family my dad has past on but the memories of us at Sweet Tomatoes lives on and my family and I will be making more memories every week Thank you
I started my child young eating all kinds of fruits and veggies so this was the perfect place to go. I remember how nice all the wait staff were, so helpful. and the managers would always come and talk to us. Would you believe he is now 16 and this is still one of his favorite restaurants to go to? I would say you will have a lifelong customer in him and the rest of my life customer in me. Love you guys.
I don’t ever have French Onion Soup anywhere but at home when my mom used to make it from scratch. My thought: no one could ever make it like mom. However, I saw the French Onion Soup at Sweet Tomatoes the other day and I couldn’t resist so gave it a try. TEARS CAME TO MY EYES (and it wasn’t because of the onions). It was because I closed my eyes and for a moment, I was transported back to my mama’s kitchen enjoying the precious times of us cooking together. My mom passed away a few years ago and this was just a sweet reminder of her and her home-cooking that was always made with SO MUCH LOVE!!!!
Thank you Sweet Tomato for something so simple that means so much to me & my memories.
On a cold shopping day in December, my friends and I were hungry , tired, and obviously cold. We decided on soup and salad for lunch. We couldn’t have chosen a better place. The salad’s were so fresh and so many to choose from. But the best was the cream of mushroom soup. A nice place to sit down and not be rushed and socialize with friends. I only wish they had the cream of mushroom soup every day.
My Favorite memory is when I was introduced to Sweet Tomatioes back in 2004 when I settled in here in SWFL. I enjoyed my Lunch, the company I was with. It was a Pleasant & Tasty experience and I now am a Fixture in your establishment & highly recommend it to all who have not ate there YET!
We love your restaurant and are sorry we didn’t find you sooner!
My favorite Sweet Tomatoes memory is when my entire family ate lunch there and each person actually found something they like to eat and no complaints about allergens were made.
MY BEST IMPRESSION OF SWEET TOMATOES IS THE BREAKFAST – BEST OF ALL. ALSO, I LOVE ALL THE SOUPS MADE FROM SCRATCH. THE CHEMISTRY OF ALL THE SOUPS ARE JUST DELICIOUS AND MAKE YOU WANT 2-3 BOWLS OF ALL THE SOUPS. SWEET TOMATOES IS THE HEALTHIEST PLACE TO EAT ANYWHERE AFTER CHURCH ON SUNDAY MORNING. THEY HAVE ONLY THE THINGS WE ALL SHOULD EAT AND LEAVES OUT THE UNHEALTHY FOODS.
Every SUNDAY after Church we go have fresh delicious salad and wonderful soups. It’s like sunday dinner and you don’t have to clean up! I PRINT OUT extra coupons and put them near the front so others might enjoy the same pleasure with a few pennies off as well. I love the fact that they open early on sundays and I hope to help my store pick up more AFTER CHURCH business! It’s healthy and wonderful food for you and your family!
We love your restaurant. There has always been a great selection. However, we now have a couple of family members that are gluten free and it would be great if there were a couple of gluten free rolls or muffins or brownies. I make gluten free brownies that are better than regular ones, they would be a great replacement.
Keep growing.
My favorite memory was going there for the first time in October 2012- as we didnt have one in NY and we had just moved to NM. My son wasnt feeling well and wanted to get some soup so we stopped in to try it. I loaded up the salad as that looked amazing and couldnt wait to see what soups there were available. When my son saw the Chicken Noodle soup he was so so happy! His eyes lit up and had to have had 4 bowls of it 🙂 That Mac and Chees was also a hit! It is our favorite place to eat and since that day we have taken my husband and his parents – all of which had never been there and now love it also! Thanks for making such wonderful food in a great family atmosphere.
I will never forget taking my grandchild for the first time to your restaurant and she was so excited to go through the line as I said she could take anything she wanted, and looking down to her plate all I saw was cherry tomatos….I then reminded her that what she takes she has to eat…and she said I will and believe it or not she ate it and wanted more!
Been to a lot of different kinds of buffet restaurants and the one that is the best is souplation, I leave feeling like I had a really healthy meal. Every thing is do fresh and the restaurants are always clean have had nothing but good vibs from the staff. I can’t say anything bad about souplation.
My most favorite memory of dining at Sweet Tomatoes was when myself and a friend were having lunch and my friend got a different kind of soup than I did. I chose what I think was the chicken pot pie soup which was great and she chose the brocolli and cheese soup. I was about full but just had to try the broccoli and cheese soups so I did….twice or three times! That was the best soup I have ever ate and had I known ahead of time that it was so wonderful, thats all I would have ate! Love it!
One of the first places I went when I moved to San Diego. Love this place!! It’s a very healthy and yummy place to take my family.
I remember my family and I was passing by sweet tomatoes in our hometown in Fort Myers Florida, we decided to stop in and check it out, being that we eat healthy. And low and behold that was the best decision we made. We so enjoyed eating lunch at sweet tomatoes we had dinner also there too. We all love the variety of salads, soups, breads, and desserts that we could chose from. A few years ago we moved to Atlanta, Ga and one day my family and I was driving in Gwinnett County and we just happen to see a Sweet Tomatoes in a plaza.. So we just had to stop in and do what we do best…. We are life time patrons of Sweet Tomatoes and we enjoy eating
I remember the first time I ever went to Sweet Tomatoes, about 3 years ago. I was not a big salad eater back then, so I was a little skeptical!!!! BUT!!!!!!!! I was very impressed at how fresh and tastey your salads were. And each time I would go there would usually be at least one type of different salad there to try!! I never thought a buffet could be so fresh and healthy!! I love Sweet Tomatoes!! I go there at least once a week now with my coworkers or family!
My favorite time at Sweet Tomatoes was when I was in Florida to see my sister in law. I asked her what we should have for lunch and she said that there was a good healthy buffet called Sweet Tomatoes. When I went there I was greeted by yummy green salad and toppings… after packing my plate with superfoods, I ate in bliss…. the soup station was just delicious and the desert just topped the cake 🙂
We survived the blizzard of ’78.
Before we moved to Oklahoma, we shared a meal with our neighbor, Gabriel, at the Souplantation in Huntington Beach, California.
The first time I walked into a Sweet Tomatoes I know my eyes must have widened as big as tomatoes. I love veggies and salads are my food of choice. I could not believe the many choices layed out in front of me. I started with a little bit of everything and before long I had a PILE of salad on my plate. I felt like a hog but soon I challenged my thoughts with a”at least it is all healthy”! Then the choices of soup was tough but I nailed it down to the tomatoe bisque. The corn muffin was so warm and delicious! Last but not least, the frozen yogart finished me off. I left there stuffed and happy. Each time I visit Sweet Tomatoes, I get the same experiences. The nice part of each visit is the food choices change so I get to try new items.
Still remember surprising Joel for his 30th birthday–totally unsuspecting till he saw his grandparents there.
Memories of our grandson, Nicholas, eating all of the noodles out of his chicken noodle soup. Mom had to cut up the chicken chunks, they were just too big for a little two-year-old to eat. Now he is 8 and it is still his favorite. Gotta add those oyster crackers from their own separate little bowl.
My husband teases me every time we go to Sweet Tomatoes. No matter what soups are featured, I always have to have just a little bit of your wonderful chili!
Our family lived in Southern California and we frequently visited the Souplantation in Brea. It is one of our family’s favorite restaurants.
Our daughter had just gotten her braces off and had retainers. She removed them to eat and wrapped them in a napkin. When we left she forgot to take them. She remmebered them soon after we had left teh restaurant but not before the table had begun being cleared.
She told her story to the server, who got the table clearer from the back. He provided exceptional customer service and checked his dish bin. Not finding it there, he searched through the recently tossed trash and found her retainers still wrapped in the napkin.
We were so grateful to have received such above and beyond service to find the lost retainers.
We have been telling others this story for years and we always look for that helpful employee whenever we visit.
Thank you for providing a healthy dining option and hiring high quality employees.
Please keep expanding as some of our family have moved to the East Coast and miss visiting regularly. We make sure to visit whenever we are back in CA.
Happy Anniversary!
my sons grew up eating at sweet tomatoes
they have the love for soup and sweet potatoes
now they enjoy other things
and where they will end up nobody knows
one thing is for sure
when we hungry – the first thing we think of is
sweet tomatoes
many times we wanted food that makes us feel good for days
and many times we get nourished at the sweet tomeatoes in oakwood plaze
but we also like boca off palmetto pk rd
and the one across from universal on kirkman rd
and we also like plantation and we like
off 95 in pbgardens
and we like the one across from buena vista
we usually go to sweet tomatoes like 2 to 4 times a week
thank you for feeding us with the old fashioned good stuff
and the freshest the better
when dr oz said how do you stop all these diseases and cancers
the nutritionist showed many things and man
i though it was an ad for sweet tomatoes
all the stuff that heals you is at sweet tomatoes
thank you thank you thank you thank you for my sons
being so strong healthy and smart
daniel
My favorite Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes memory was when I had lunch on a saturday afternoon. I was very hungary and the great variety of foods filled me up.
pick me please
There is a group of us that get together to celebrate our birthdays.. The birthday gal gets to pick the restaurant and the date. A good percent of the time we pick Souplantation. We love it. Last time we came I got one of your brownie muffins and put a little of your soft serve ice cream on it, then put a candle in it and sang Happy Birthday and we had our own little celebration for the birthday gal. The people around us got a kick out of it and put a smile on their face as well.
Taking my daughter there every weekend since she was two! She loves it and so do I. She always finishes her salad. Now my baby boy enjoys our weekends there too
Hello,
This is our all time favorite place to dine. We dine with you often. We have had many wonderful family gatherings, meeting new family, celebrating Mothers Day , Birthdays etc.
We are impressed with the freshness and quality of your food………….Love it! Not to mention you can eat healthy if you so choose……… Glad for that option.
Dave & Kathy Burke
I realized that every time I eat at Sweet Tomatoes I always get the exact same thing I decided to try some new items! Now I try new things! They always have NEW and DELICIOUS salad items and soups! Joan’s Broccoli Salad is awesome! (I always get that!) Everything is always FRESH! Thanks Sweet Tomatoes!
Jennifer Ingram
I remember going to the souplantation in Rancho Cucamonga CA about 12 years ago when my boys were about 10 years old, and watching my son walk back to the table with his ice cream sundae,we always made him wait and tell everyone had finished there’s soup n salad, so when he was walking back to the table he had a smile on his face that I will never forget, we still eat there every Saturday. Only now my little boys are 24 and 22 we love us some soup plantation.
My favorite restaurant is probably the Souplantation in Brea, because it’s the one I’ve been to the most but really my favorite is any one I’m at. The quality of food, staff, and restaurant is consistently good!
I love that there is a verity of food.
About 12 years ago I had a party for my 7 bridesmaids at Sweet Tomatoes, today that same restaurant is still in the same location. It has always brought great memories, sharing good healthy food with friends and families. Now I bring my husband and kids here, it’s a great place to relax and eat and try new menu items. I have introduced this restaurant to new visitors or friends new in town. I really like the many choices and variety and it is fresh. I rather spend my money here than on fast food places.
My best memory of Souplantation was when it first opened in my town. We had to wait for hours to get in and eat, but it was well worth it. Thanks.
In 2006 my daughter wanted a memorable birthday party different from what her friends had been doing. She decided to have the biggest slumber party any of her friends had been to. I had a friend who had just built several houses to sell and asked if we could have the slumber party in one of the big empty houses as it would be perfect, they agreed. My daughter thought it would be fun to rent limo to pick everyone up in go to lunch and then down to the beach. The limo was expensive and small so we rented a 15 passenger van that I drove. I picked up her friends and we made our way to lunch at her favorite restaurant “Sweet Tomatoes”. The girls were all dressed in black and white as my daughter had requested. The restaurant was great giving us a corner to ourselves to spread out. People would come over and comment on how nice the girls looked and what was the occasion. They had a great time and it was so convent to just pay and then eat with out having to wait or take orders. With 14 girls ages 15-16 that was important. After lunch they went down to the beach for a while then to the house for the party. More people showed up that would only stay for the party a few hours then go home only 14 girls spent the night. It was very memorable and fun day. My daughter now 23 is still best friends with 5 of the girls who were at that party.
My favorite memory is spending quality time with my friends while enjoying some great food.
My favorite Sweet Tomatoes memory is when I got to test out new chicken noodle soup ideas and vote on the ones I liked best. I was able to go to my usual location and have a good time tasting the different kinds of chicken soup that were offered. Even now, I think I still see my favorite being offered.
My favorite times at Souplantion is when the manager comes around and make sure we have everything and hands out cookies. Makes people feel good and shows they care about the service. Employees are very nice and polite, and the food is wonderful. I enjoy my experience everytime I go.
Thank you
Eating at Sweet Tomatoes is the healthies of all my sweet memories. With fresh veggies, fruits, home made soups and deserts, it makes me feel so healthy and rejuvinated!
I remember the first time I had the ginger soup for the first time, that I could not have not enough, it was about all I ate on that visit!
We have a special needs daughter who loves to go to Sweet Tomatoes. We usually go there on Wednesday nights while her older sister is at youth group. She says she likes to go there because it is “helfy” otherwide know as healthy and because she wants to get a “sweet tomato” other wide known as a sweet potato. Is always nice to be able to spend that meal with her.
when my sister comne to town she loves to go to sweet tomatoes .we have so much fun there
Our favorite memory of Sweet Tomatoes is the first time we walked into the restaurant and looked down that long, long salad bar and saw all those green, yellow, orange, and red veggies lined up waiting for us to scoop them onto our plate. We thought we had died and gone to Veggie Heaven. Since then, we have enjoyed several of your locations in Florida and always look forward to introducing visitors to your fine restaurant. There are so many yummy choices that everybody can go home with a happy tummy. Thanx, Sweet Tomatoes!
Took a friend visiting from Pennsylvania out to lunch. It was both her first visit to Florida and Sweet Tomatoes. She raved about the Asian chicken and broccoli salads, then the sourdough bread, chili and chocolate lava cake. That was six years ago. Since then, whenever we get together in the Tampa area, Sweet Tomatoes has been our favorite meeting spot.
I love all the soup and the huge Salad Bar! My kids enjoy it so much!!
I had always seen the Sweet Tomatoes sign from the road and was interested to try it. Once I stepped inside and was greeted by the friendly face mixing some Wonton Chicken Happiness salad I knew I found my favorite eatery. The salad bar was bursting with all of my favorite salad toppings that are rare to find anyplace else. The drink station was stocked with fresh strawberry lemonade. I couldn’t remove the smile from my face as I dipped my focaccia into my Cream of Mushroom soup. Since that day, I’ve been a loyal customer and your biggest fan often bringing people who haven’t tried it but always wanted to. Now we have a big group of people who plan on Sweet Tomatoes at least once a week. Thank you for the memories!!
Enjoying a great meal with my husband.
My favorite Sweet Tomatoes memory is when I told my two children that I was taking them to eat at a salad bar. They sat quietly in the car with frowns on their faces. It has always been a struggle with them to eat veggies or anything for that matter. When they got there the liked the idea that they could choose what they wanted to eat and they experimented by placing colorful items on their plates like the raw beets and mushrooms. By the time they were halfway done with the first plate, they both looked at me and asked me why did I not tell them about this place sooner. Yes, you can say that we are hooked on the fresh variety of deliciousness.
I first visited Sweet Tomatoes several yrs ago and never expected to be such an addict to all the great food always available. The breakfast day is one of my favorites. I have since introduced a whole bunch of friends & family and are also big fans now ! Love Sweet Tomatoes !!!
Best memory – the first time the hot cookies came around to the table. 2nd best memory – second time the cookies came around. Love those cookies.
Gracias a mi hija descubri a Souplantation,nosotros vamos al que esta en la calle Main,desde mi punto de vista todo es perfecto, no encuentro nada que sugerir, la organizacion, la calidad, la atencion,hasta los precios son perfectos
When we took our adult son to Sweet Tomatoes for the first time, he was soooooooo impressed with the vast selection and the freshness of the food. Being from Maine, he loved the muffins made with Maine blueberies and practically ate his weight in them!!
Celebrated a fabulous 80th birthday party with my family!
I love to take my grand kids to Sweet Tomatoes on the weekends. They love the soup and bread, not to mention the delicious ice cream! You go, Sweet Tomatoes.
Moved to Houston Texas and ate at Sweet Tomatoes for first time. My son and daughter in law suggested it. It was great. Felt like I was eating really healthy. Love it! Cant wait to eat breakfast there. Yummy!!
my most memorable moment was when a classmate of mine and i were out for the day and i suggested sweet tomatos because she had never been to one. we had a good time and a good meal that day and she was so impressed she said she would be back.
We celebrated my 50th birthday at Sweet Tomatoes! Everyone had a delicious meal! Thank you!
Where do I start? Without going into a long and drawn out email, Your restaurant has become a exciting part of my ENTIRE family’s lives. For the last 15 years, my immediate family (which consists of 21 members) have celebrated countless birthday celebrations of all of our family members at your Marina Del Rey, CA (this restaurant location is now closed). We now frequent your Porter Ranch, CA restaurant and continue our family tradition of going to Souplantation for most of our families birthdays. We have a lot fond memories (dad,mom,wife,kids,siblings and their families) of having our birthdays at Souplantation that will last a life time! THANK YOU SOUPLANTATION!!!!
We had just been to Albuquerque to look at houses with the intention of moving here, and we had found a perfect house and had put money down on it. Now we were headed back to NJ, but we decided to have dinner before leaving town heading east. We sat the Sweet Tomatoes sign on San Mateo and stopped there. It was perfect! We’ve eaten there many, many times since. It brings back happy memories.
I had the best time with my group, it was a sunday. We all met at sweet tomatoes. The selection and the drinks were so good. We stayed for three hours and no one left. We had all the great soups with bread to dip into the soups. The selection of muffins were so good we tried them all. The pasta station was great, we had a pasta party at our table. All of us were so glad we came to Sweet tomatoes that we are making it a weekly event. Thank you for everything you provide on this trip and every trip since.
My husband and I live in Michigan but we visit our 3 sons and daughter in law several times a year. They all live in Los Angeles, CA.
So when we offer to take them out to dinner while visiting LA, a city with countless eatery choices, the general consensus of best casual dining site is always “Soup Plantation!” Each of us get to rave about our favorite selections… Undoubtedly someone says something like “You gottta try this pear and walnut salad or this banana bread…really good.”
I only wish there were Soup Plantations in Michigan so we could enjoy dining at your tasty eatery on a more regular basis.
One of my favorite memories is about my grandson, through several years—When we first came to Sweet Tomatoes, Ross was just a little guy, around 6. All he liked to eat was bland white food—–so, he had a lot of macaroni and cheese! Several years later,around 8 or 9, he would try your soups, with his mac and cheese. And now, at age 15 he loves it all! We can’t slow him down–eats everything and then loves the brownie with ice cream and choc sauce! Whew! We all love Sweet Tomatoes and will for many more years.
I remember the first time I went to a Sweet Tomatoes. I thought, there is no way you get your salad bar before you pay for your meal! So myself, my husband and my two children went all the way through the line thinking everyone else must have already paid and we were in the wrong line before we got to the cashier and realized we had to start all over! We felt a little silly but it was all worth it because we are pro’s at it now!
I could eat soup and salad everyday of my life! For my birthday, I celebrated with 4 generations of my family at Sweet Tomatoes!
My favorite memory was I had just moved back to Oregon and hadn’t been to a Sweet Tomatoes in years. It was the first time I tried the bran muffins and am now so addicted to them! I have tried so manyof your different bran/fruit varieties since first trying them and I have loved them all. Thanks!
My favorite memory is discovering we had a Sweet Tomatoes close by when we moved to NC!!! It is one of my favorite restaurants because I loved salads!!!
Recently moved to TX from CA…
A childhood friend of mine suggested that we go to a soup and salad bar… after arriving and traversing the bar to put our meals together… he began to reminisce of our trips via rtd bus to Souplantation in Lakewood California…we were teens at the time, hanging out at the mall when we discovered the big new Souplantation restaurant after exiting the movie theater one day… anxious to try something new we rushed over… people we’re beginning to be more health conscious but there were very few if any Salad bars that had the selection and variety you did… one of our favorites were the blueberry muffins (they were bigger then, or was I smaller? Lol)
After that day out became our favorite place to eat
My grandparents love eating here every week and when I visit they always take me with then. Sweet tomatoes will always have a place in my heart because of it.
Going all throughout my pregnancy, and now bringing my 18 month old who loves trying everything there. Although her favorite is the frozen yogurt.
Eat fresh salad everyday and the best is at Souplantation!
The first time we took our daughter to Sweet Tomatoes was exciting becuase my husband and I love eating there! She was so excited to eat the blueberry muffins and of course the ice cream!
Well I would have to say that its more than one memory put together. I had never tried Souplantation in my life until I met my husband. He was the first to introduce me to Souplantation. This was kind of our first date. I fell in love the restaurant among other things. Then about six months later this man me to marry him on our six mouth anniversary and where did he take me after that big day? Yep, Souplantation! Then exactly a year and a half later on our two year anniversary of being together we got married. It was the most happiest day of my life yet again on this day he took to my favorite restaurant, Souplantation. So as you can see this great restaurant has been a huge part of my life and always will be.
A surprise birthday party with family and friends at Orlando Florida Sweet Tomatos.
Our memories are of grandson, Ross, loving mac and cheese— only white food-at 5 or 6,
then finally loving your soups and mac and cheese at age 10,
and now, at age 15, he loves it all and we can’t stop him! He (and we) love to come to Sweet Tomatoes every year and will keep coming in the future.
My friends and I love soup plantation and visit often. I love your fresh salad bar and your chicken soup which is outstanding.
I have fond memories of tomatoe growing! I was born and raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa. When I was in my young 20’s I moved here to San Diego, California. Though it is nice here in San Diego, I often think of the good ole times spent in Iowa. It seemed so simple and easy to live there. In the summer our street would have contests of who can grow the largest tomoatoes!!! It was always a thrill to look out every few days at your plants to see how they have prospered or not! In San Diego we live such a busy fast paced life we sort of forget about being a kid again and just having fun! Thank you!
My friends and I love soup plantation with your fresh salad bar. The chicken soup is outstanding.
Nira
After joining Weight Watchers, I found that there were few healthy dining choices out there. I was so pleased to see that I can still go out, enjoy a meal, and stay on track with my the program at your restaurant. The Sweet Tomatoes that I go to is cheerful looking and the food is always nicely presented and fresh looking.Thank you so much for all the delicious and healthy choices you offer 🙂
After a long and delayed flight in from NY on a cold winter evening, hubby and I stopped in for our customary “first dinner in Sarasota” vacation meal at Sweet Tomatoes. As usual, the salads were delicious, soups just perfect, and we smiled, talking about how much we enjoyed this casual dining experience more than fancy restaurants. As we were getting ready to leave, a host appeared, with a bag of chocolate chip cookies for us to take home, which were enjoyed as we unpacked an hour later! Sweet Tomatoes Rocks! (I want one in NY!)
Cheryl
The memories i share at soup plantation with my lovely girlfriend. A way for us to eat healthier and not feel so bad about it!
My favorite memory was when I ate so much my friends had to roll me out! I <3 sweet tomatoes!!
I love the fresh, fresh vegetables on the salad bar. It always looks clean and neat, and what a selection!
Chix Noodle Soup, Ministrone Soup big favorites.
We always get good service when we visit Sweet Tomatoes.
I have very fond memories of ST! The best is last Sunday. My family went to our Lombard location after church and saw 3 groups friends we haven’t seen in ages! It was awesome because ST is relatively new to our area. We were able to have a beautiful, healthy, Sunday meal with a group of close friends.
I eat at ST every week because of the healthy options and great service.
Thank you for letting me share my comment!
I miss the old muffins. They were big and really good. My favorites were Cherry-Nut and Peach-Poppyseed. I also miss the large soup bowls. It was great to put in lots of veggies and then the soup. Of course some of the new items are pretty good to have also.
Souplantation has always been a great tradition in my family for celebrations and monthly outings! I love their selection and healthiness!
Memorable moment is when I called representing the Panama Canal Museum in Seminole, for a donation of food certificates for our Silent Auction, and Mary was always able to accomoodate me. She’s a very friendly person and willing to help us out.
The friendly staff at Sweet Tomatoes is hard to beat!
My favorite soup is the traditional chicken noodle! 🙂
we live 6 months in upstate ny and 6 months in bonita springs, every since our first visit to you fort myers sweet tomatoes has been one of first choices to go to. we go with son and his family to naples and ft. myers and liked the sunday breakfast, but now naples doesn,t have anymore., every time we go is an event for us, and we look forward to the next visit.
we wished there was one in saratoga springs , where we live half year!
Great service with a smile. Always fresh items showing up @ the Atwater Village Location
Sweet Tomatoes is the place I go to splurge after I am good on my diet for several week. I love how fresh everything is
Going to Souplantation is like having friends over and enjoying a home-cooked meal. Of course, without all the effort and clean up. Always have a great time and everyone can eat what they like – we can enjoy each other’s company and have an all-together great time. And Dessert – always a great way to end the meal. Thank you.
My daughter and I enjoyed a feast at Sweet Tomatoes as we always do when she visits from the north. Enjoying 2 plates of salad laughing together. Then on to pasta and comparing our different choices.. As we dipped into our soup she laughed at the small amount I put in my bowl. As I am explaining I need to save room for Chocolate Lava cake.. she laughed and understood.. After my first helping of Chocolate Lava and frozen yogurt… I had to go back for a second.. As my daughter watched her skinny little Mom eating so much.. she laughed..
A few years ago my family was taking me out for a surprise birthday diner but everywhere we went had over an hour wait. What they didn’t know was that I have some food allergies to Garlic and Onions so I prefer natural foods that I know haven’t had hidden ingredients add to them. After stoping a three other places I couldn’t really eat at, I asked if we could please go to Sweet Tomatoes. Everyone loved it there, we had a great time and eat as much as we wanted and it didn’t cost a fortune.
Love Sweet Tomatoes!!
Fountain Valley, CA. Shrimp bisque: the bomb!
BEST SALAD BAR EVER.
My best experience to Sweet Tomatoes is every experience is delicious! I have to say Sweet Tomatoes is my favorite place to eat. I love everything they have to offer, especially the different types of soups and I can’t get enough of the ice cream! Of course my main meal is the salad with dressing & all the toppings. They have so much to choose from, you cannot stop yourself from going back for seconds. I also love the coupons they offer! Sweet Tomatoes your the BEST!
Dru
My best memory was our first ever visit to Sweet Tomatoes in Alpharetta, Ga. We decided to give this restaurant a try because our son is a very picky eater who has several medical/mental issues and going out to eat with him is usually very frustrating and not pleasurable. He loved it. He loved feeling grown up because he was able to make his own choices. He liked that there was food he could actually eat. The ice cream bar was a hit with him, too. It was one of our best dinners out ever! It was also great for my husband and I because we have both been working on losing weight (he has lost over 40 lbs and I have lost over 20 lbs) and there are great choices for us on our weight lose paths. Thank you for being a great restaurant for our family!!
I am successfully losing weight at Sweet Tomatoes Kendal FL, while eating abundant healthy salads and soups!
When I took my friend and coworker, Judi, to Sweet Tomatoes for lunch for her birthday, Judi has a gluten intolerance and Sweet tomatoes is a great place for her to get a gluten-free meal. Thank you for that! We had a delicious meal and then went off to work.
The first time we went to Sweet Tomatoes, we were so pleased to find a place that offered good healthy eating. The salad bar is overflowing with colorful, crunchy, beautiful vegetables. For those of us who don’t feel adept at creating a tasty salad, there are wonderful vegetable and pasta salads already prepared in just the right combinations. The soup offerings are tasty and abundant. I really enjoy the assortment of breads. I love a few slices of cheesy focaccia with my salad. I really appreciate the sugar free desert offerings. My husband and I regularly make a trip from over 30 miles away for an afternoon lunch at Sweet Tomatoes.
kids gonna make a mess
We love Sweet T’s.!! We meet with our friends every other month…..there is usually 4 to 8 of us…..It’s a great place to meet…we love your soups and your special salads……My favorite is your turkey vegetable soup….always take home an extra container……….
My favorite memory is a series of memories. Although we are Souplantation regulars, our children and their families live all across the US and in Europe where there are no Sweet Tomatoes/Souplantation restaurants. With all family members, Sweet Tomotoes is a “have to go” when they are visiting. With one family from North Carolina, they do not even come to our house first. Their scheduled arrivals are always at meal time. We meet for a hug and dining…you know where! It is a relaxing way to begin catching up on what is going on in each person’s busy life..
Thanks for always having fresh salad ingredients, restaurant cleanliness, pleasant and attentive staff, and all the extra yummies that are offered.
As a college student, I go to school pretty far from home. Not only am I apart from my family, but there’s also no Sweet Tomatoes where I live! My brother and I are extremely close and sometimes, the distance makes it hard for us to talk every day. So, when I do get to come home for school vacations, we always look forward to catching up at our favorite lunch spot: Sweet Tomatoes! It’s hard to pick just one specific memory that’s my most loved, but I do have to say that I will never forget the time I was stuck in traffic for hours on end because of a bad rain storm on my way home. When I finally arrived, I wound up meeting my brother at the restaurant because I was so late. I felt so bad that I had kept him waiting, but he had already gotten a meal ready for me and was patiently waiting for me at our favorite table. Sweet Tomatoes has definitely helped my brother and I stay close even when there are hundreds of miles between us!
My favorite place to eat – Great Variety of items, service is always good.
Thank you!
I will always remember my first visit to Sweet Tomatoes when you opened in Chicagoland. I was taken there by my girlfriend at the time, now my wife. I was mortified to find out you served very little meat. I was not happy being such a carnivore, and though this place was an abomination. Fast forward a few years, stop eating meat, and poof…Sweet Tomatoes is a favorite place of mine for the variety and freshness of your salads and soups.
I graduated college in 1978 making “Animal House”s release one of the biggest deals in the world! Halloween that year, every guy I knew dressed like the Blues Brothers. It was a great year to be free!
Choco lava cake is best!!
Love going there and enjoying a nice glass of the strawberry lemonade. 🙂 So satisfying!
I had never been to Sweet Tomatoes before. My good friend and his girls introduced me to this wonderful restaurant, now I am hooked and can not get enough of the great deals they offer. I signed up on the email list and receive special deals from Sweet Tomatoes. It’s a great place for family and friends, especially on Sundays after church. My mother will love this place….I just know it!
Cheers,
Elizabeth Gutierrez (Beth)
It was my first visit and I wanted to see if I could sample before ordering. Crazy, I know. But I am not a huge salad person or soup so I was nervous that I would not like anything. Now, it is one of my favorite places to go.
Love those salads
My boys have eaten at Sweet Tomatoes since they were babies. When we travel we always try to find a Sweet Tomatoes that makes our vacation complete.
We love Sweet Tomatoes.
Les Tippetts
First time I tried a hot brownie covered with vanilla ice cream and caramel syrup on top..Not my last!
Sweet Tomatoes is a favorite place for the ladies in my family to meet for lunch. I have a wonderful memory of being there with my mom, sister, aunt, grandma, and my daughter– 4 generations enjoying delicious food and great conversation. It’s a perfect choice because everyone can find what they enjoy (and we try new things and recommend them to each other) and everyone gets plenty of food! My toddler’s favorite is the soft serve–she talks about it the whole drive to the restaurant. We always have to buy a bakery “to go” bag to bring home some blueberry muffins for dad- his favorite!
Spending quality time with family and friends. 🙂
My favorite memory is the one time all of my immediate family was together, here in Colorado, and we went to Sweet Tomatoes, where everyone could find something to eat.
My parents and sister were visiting from Florida, both of my children, spouses, and my grandson were there.
My sister was still alive (diagnosed shortly afterwards with Stage IV uterine cancer).
My parents were both able to move freely around the bars (father now has difficulty walking, mother has cancer now and is in a wheelchair).
While it sounds sad, this is a happy memory, even though sadness followed. We spent a long time in the restaurant, dining and laughing.
As vegetarians, my husband and I love Sweet Tomatoes, there are always YUMMY choices, but even my meat-loving father was happy.
Every visit to Sweet Tomatoes is “Sweet” because the entire family is happy to go there. With two adults, three children and five different opinions of what they like to eat – Sweet Tomatoes takes the squabling out of where to go – everyone finds something they like at Sweet Tomatoes! And best of all – it is not fast “junk” food!!!
Thanks Sweet Tomatoes!
Whenever I am in the area I eat either lunch or dinner at Fountain Valley Souplantation. You can tailor your meal to whatever suits your cravings, and the food is as fresh as it can be. Yards and yards of fresh veggies, a soup and pasta bar and a bakery are the elements that can be mixed or matched. Granted, the meals are simple, but I happen to think that simple is great when it comes to food. And a plate full of fresh vegetables is very appetizing to me. Great variety themed choices of salads. Excellent chicken noodle soup, best soup served from many others there. Love the different picks of breads and muffins, including the pizza bread. Finish your meal by having some soft served yogurt. Great place overall. Disappointed in the amount of onions served in most of the sauce and soups. Should add spaghetti for the kids.
One of my favorite memories is my husband meeting our new great -nephew a month after he was born..and we met at Sweet Tomaotes to celebrate the baby’s adoption! We stayed for 2 hours and no one bothered us about leaving or staying in our booth too long. The servers came by and were oohing and awwing over our sweet new member of the family.
Went 4 first time recently and I was pleasantly surprised. Really enjoyed the diversity of the salad bar! Loved it 🙂
My favorite memory is the that my best friend and I have been taking my oldest son there since he was born. He is now 13 yrs old!! when he was old enough we would put him in the high chair and he would go to town on peas,cor,pasta,hello pretty much anything we gave him. He would make such a mess and have the best time! I continued this with my second child who is now 10 and now I have a third child and he will do the same!!! Thank you for all the great food and memories we actually call it Club Soup!!!
Me facina Sweet Tomatoes
Me facina Sweet Tomatoes siempre voy con mi familia y nunca nos haburimos de ir…asta mi cumpleaños lo celebre en ese restauran.
My favorite time was when my grandchildren flew into sarasota airport, we no sooner got in the car to go home (Venice), when our two grandchildren asked if we could go to sweet tomatoes before we did anything or went anywhere else. They had gone there the year before with us and couldn’t wait any longer! We had a great lunch, the boys were so happy, being big eaters that they were. They thoroughly enjoyed their first day here in Florida, and we certainly enjoyed seeing them happy!
A good meal was had by all!
Two years ago our grown children, and their families, wanted to have a birthday dinner for their mother, Karen. So, they asked where she would like to have the dinner. Sweet Tomatoes being her favorite restaurant, she didn’t hesitate naming where she would like to eat. We had a wonderful gathering and all enjoyed a great meal. Karen would rather eat at Sweet Tomatoes than more expensive, exotic options.
It’s difficult to pinpoint an exact favorite memory of dining at Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes because I always have a great experience eating here. If I had to choose, I’d have to go with the theme of this March “Feel Like a Kid Again”, with the menu including 2 of my absolute favorites from my childhood (and still my favorites as an adult), Creamy Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Focaccia. My mother made grilled cheese and creamy tomato soup for me every day when I came home from Kindergarten and I never grew tired of this tasty combination. It is truly my go-to comfort food and my only complaint would be that the soups change often and I’d like creamy tomato to be a daily offer.
I started dining at Souplantation in Orange County, California years ago and have continued the tradition in Las Vegas, Nevada at Sweet Tomatoes. My friends and I love this place, it is light, healthy and you get full. The people who work here are friendly with a smile and are ready to help.
The prices are a little high but if you are member of The club veg you always have coupons in your email. And the great thing, I don’t have to print them, just I show them in my phone. I love to mix the Fat Free Italian Dressing with plain rotini pasta to make my own pasta salad. The homemade Strawberry Lemonade is an awesome thirst quencher!
Anyways, I’ve always been a big fan of this place. I love soups and salads. I’m sure you may all be familiar with how Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes work. It’s a buffet style line so you can get as much or as little as you want. Right when you walk in, you start off at the salad bar and after you pay for your meal, you work your way to the soups, bread and pasta station. Make sure you save room for dessert!
To sum it up, this is a great place to eat and a healthy alternative to many other places (especially all of the crazy buffets in Las Vegas).
We just recently moved to fl and I had the pleasure of going to ST for the first time two weeks ago, I’ve been back twice since then:)
A few years ago I became acquainted with a bunch of vegetarian women from around the U.S. via a website. We became such good friends that we do have an annual retreat, but since I live in Orlando, I’ve had the pleasure of having dinner with quite a few of my “veggie friends” at Sweet Tomatoes — so much so that we even have a table we always sit at!
I am from NY and was first Skeptic about the soup plantation. When I first went the line was all the way in the parking lot which made me think the place had to be doing something right. I was so surprised by all the delishous food and how you could taste the freshness. It was amazing. I could eat there every day.
I love every visit I have made to sweet tomatoes! It’s hard to pick a favorite. If I had to choose, I’d say my most memorable visit was when we came when my now 2 year old was about 9 months old and she snatched a jalapeño off my husbands cousin’s plate and put it in her mouth but didn’t even cry!! I guess that’s just the Mexican in her 😉
Simple & Sweet: I love sweet tomatos because the lettace is cold & crisp, tomatoes are vine ripe, everything is so clean it squeaks, and there’s a delicious selection to choose from. Never a wait and the people are so pleasant and helpful. Thank you Sweet Tomatos for many delicious meals. After eating such great food once a week, it would be nice to eat free once. Absolutely love this place!
We love your food…..Awesome!!!
My favorite memory of Sweet Tomatoes, was the first time I went there, and I was in hgih school. I went with my two best friends and the mother of one of them. We stayed there for hours just talking and eating. At the end of the night we realized we had devoured so many cups of chocolate pudding, but it was hilarious because we had absolutely no idea. It was such a freeing moment, and I will always remember that care free night.
While visiting our son in San Diego last fall, my husband I were concerned about finding a restaurant that offered healthy options. We have adopted a whole foods plant-based diet and so this was very important to us. We were in a shopping area when I noticed a restaurant called “Souplantation” and the sign that said a salad buffet. That really excited us, so we went there for dinner that evening. It was very busy but very efficient. We were amazed over the variety and choices offered. I left feeling very excited about this place, so I looked on the Internet to see if Colorado (where my husband and I live) also has a Souplantation. That is when we discovered that we do, but it’s called Sweet Tomatoes. It was years ago that I went to Sweet Tomatoes and at that time, I was not concerned about my food choices, so it never left an impression on me. Ever since making this discovery, my husband and I meet at Sweet Tomatoes after work every Tuesday. It’s a time to nourish not only our bodies with healthy foods, but also a nourishing time for keeping our relationship strong by sharing a common goal of good health.
I LOVE THE VARIOUS ITEMS YOU HAVE AND MY HUSBAND AND I ARE WATCHING WHAT WE EAT NOW AND THE FACT WE CAN COME IN AND TREAT OUR SELVES TO A VERY HEALTHY MEAL. THANK YOU FOR THAT.
I love going to Sweet Tomatoes. I remember most recently going when the dessert special was red velvet lava cake. I usually go there specifically for the desserts- they are FANTASTIC. I ended up eating so many bowls of the lava cake that I had to lay down because I was in a food coma! It was so delicious that I just couldn’t resist it.
When I first had dinner at Sweet Tomatoes, I was with my four year old grandson. We came once a week for many years. At four, he ate noodles, cheese, and garbanzo beans from the salad bar, but through the years he learned to try all of the different foods offered. It became a favorite place for him, but when he was fourteen he stopped comming with me. He will turn eighteen in two weeks and will soon go off to college. He asked if we could go to Sweet Tomatoes before his birthday because it holds good memories of the time he spent with me.
THE FIRST TIME WE WENT TO THE SOUPLANTATION IN TORRANCE THE VAST VARIETY AND FRESHNESS OF THE FEAST WAS REMINISENT OF BEING AT A BIG FAT INDIAN WEDDING.
Clam chowder is my favorite…
I remember Opening Day in Mission Gorge, the owner proudly demonstrating the big chunks in the chicken soup pot for the more skeptical meat eaters. It was then I knew that I could still eat meat and eat even healthier than ever before. For about half the price we were able to eat even more than at the Good Earth restaurant in nearby Lemon Grove, plus there was much more variety. I have been a regular 2-3x weekly customer ever since in San Diego, LA, Florida, Georgia and Arizona. The quality never varies. It is perhaps the most health- and quality-conscious restaurant chain to ever exist, and continues to offer the real solution to our nation’s health care problems since all of one’s health begins with our diet.
Sweet Tomatoes is my kids’ favorite restaurant. Not only is the food great, but the staff is amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen people waiting more than a couple of minutes to be seated, regardless of how busy the restaurant is. Back before my third daughter was born, my family of four was seated in an area that could accomodate larger parties. We were trhilled when the manager offered us free meal passes to move tables. We would have agreed to move even without the meal passes, but that was just one example of “going the extra mile” to keep everyone in the restaurant happy. The chocolate chip cookies often delivered to our table are an added bonus!
While I was eatting at Sweet Tomateoes in Ft Lauderdale Fl. with my wife. I told her I was the Grand Master Bishop of the church we go to.
My favorite memory is having my siblings and grandparents in town and meeting up at Sweet Tomatoes for dinner. Sweet Tomatoes is perfect for family gatherings and making special memories plus the food is endless and delicious. It’s definitely a win-win situation! Thank you Sweet Tomatoes and congratulations on another year!
Eating tons and tons of delicious Mac n cheese with my wife and daughters! We can’t get enough!
Girls day out! We went to Souplantation for lunch on my birthday in February. It was wonderful spending time with my Mom and Sister. We topped off our lunch with a sundae topped with chocolate chip cookie crumbles – yummy!!!!!
I LOVE SWEET TOMATOES. FRIENDLY CUSTOMER SERVICE .GREAT FOOD!
The first time i went here was with my girlfriends. I was a little scared to go at first, since it was “buffet” style. Once we settled in and started eating, I was soo amazed on all the healthy options I had. My friends and i enjoyed an amazing meal, with great laughters that we wont ever forget. We all left very satisfied, and not too full to the point where we felt gross. Everything was so perfect, now we meet there every tuesday nights to catch up with some warm chicken soup, cheese sticks, and some fresh lemonade.
Sweet Tomatoes has the best soups ever
I just signed up with Weight Watchers and your restaurant is the type of food I need to meet my goal weight and my best memory was sharing a healthy salad with a speical friend.
My favorite memory is celebrating my college graduation with my family at Sweet Tomato. It was my dad’s first time and he was excited to make a salad with all the different toppings. He loaded his salad, and I mean loaded it with butternut squash, thinking it was cheese. My mom, my sister and I just sat back and waited for him to take his first bite and find out that it wasn’t cheese! We probably have not laughed that hard in our entire lives.
Two weeks ago I attended a seminar that was near Sweet Tomatoes. I went there for lunch three days in a row and enjoyed visiting with new found friends. It was so nice to be able to get in and out quickly so that we could make it back in time for our seminar. The service was great and the food was fantastic. I have fond memories of those three days and would love to get a pair of passes to take my best friend and roommate out for another memorable evening.
My favorite memory is eating with my Mom as a young child learning how to eat healthily and having a great time with my Mom. Piling on my own plate and getting to make my own choices at my favorite childhood dinner spot. I still love it today and take my kid!! Thank you for a great place!!
My favorite memory at sweet tomatoes was bringing my daughter there for the first time. She was only a month and a half old and it was her first big outing. My husband and I were exhausted and desperately needed to get out of the house and I had been craving your ranch dressing like a mad woman. We got her all situated and brought along 3 bottles 5 blankets and about 10 diapers, being new parents we didnt really know how things would go. When we arrived not only was it a wonderful meal (as usual) it was also a relaxing meal! She was quiet the whole time and let us enjoy our night out for the very first time as a family. It was a very special memory for us. My daughter is now 3 months old and has been back many times, though not as well behaved every time.
My best memory is the day I was walking out the door and saw that I could sign up for email specials. I really enjoy getting the discounts and use them frequently. Thanks for having great soups I really like them.
The first time I ate at Southplantation, I noticed the beautiful building in my favorite mall–
the Town and Country Mall. The food was great; the food was all you can eat. It was a cold
night. I waited for my group to leave and had a cup of coffee outside. What an experiece. This
was the first time I ate at Southplplantation’s Sweet Tomatoes.
The next month I went back to the restaurant on my own and thought of the tasty food on the busride.
One of my husband and my favorite places to eat here in San Diego. I always have the best serve and all employees are friendly and very helpful. We are moving in June and I will miss our weekly visits.
While visiting my grandson in Tucson, AZ “Sweet Tomatoes” was one of our favorite places to eat. During one of our meals he was taking a particularly long time to finish his dinner. Not wanting to rush him, I began rummaging through his backpack which he had brought in with him. It carried his most priced super hero toys along with other little boy items. One by one, I began placing his toys on our table. I pictured a fun opportunity to create a battle scene using left over morsels of food as props replicating a battleground and a Fort.
Broccoli became bushes, peas piled into mounds became ammunition, bread pieces (depending on the size of the piece) turned into rocks and hills, condiments laid sideways were logs, two mini ice cream cones were pillars of the Fort and little green army men stood atop of the salt and pepper shakers as look out. People passing our table would stop to comment and admire our expanding battleground scene. With about 100 characters of super heroes and army men, in multiple fighting positions, we had created quite a tabletop scene. My grandson happily finished his meal and learned that going to eat at “Sweet Tomatoes” can not only be a place to eat fresh and delicious food but, also is a place for creating happy memories.
One of the few restaurants where I can take my whole family and everyone will enjoy their wide selection and leave satisfied.
My favorite memory would be celebrating mom’s day (breakfast) at sweet tomatoes with my in-laws and my mom. It was the last time I was able to celebrate mom’s day for my mother before she passed away. We had a fun time and relaxed and enjoyed the company and atmosphere. Thanks
My best memories are coming here with my husband. We make a big salad to share and then I get us some different soups to sample while he gets the muffins and honey butter. We love to eat healthy and enjoy each others company while doing it. Thanks, Souplantation!!
My best memory is just having lunch with my beautiful wife
My daughter loves the Mac and Cheese. We sent to Sweet Tomatoes for brunch one Sunday and they didn’t have any Mac and Cheese out yet. My daughter was disappointed, but didn’t complain. The next we knew, they brought out a plate of freshly made Mac and Cheese just for her. That’s one of the many reasons Sweet Tomatoes is one of our favorite places to eat.
My favorite Sweet Tomatoes memory is recent, special, and simple. Sharing lunch with my mother on her 77th birthday this February 26, 2013. Just the two of us quiet and simple. We met at Sweet Tomatoes which is almost 1/2 way between our homes. It was a rainy afternoon and we were happy to met, get inside and be greeted by bags for our umbrellas and a friendly staff. We took our time pondering all of the fabulously fresh ingredients and laughed as we both chose mom’s favorites. Beets…. Olives… Spinach… seems we grow to be like our Mom’s in so many ways. It made me happy to see the smile on Mom’s face as I paid for our lunch and she bragged, as Mothers do, that her daughter was treating her for her birthday. We added soup (French Onion) for Mom and a baked potato for me and found a quiet table in the corner. We said our grace, thankful for the food, the day, the rain and most of all a new year to spend together. As we finished our wonderful meal and headed to the exit we come to my favorite part of all… making plans to do this each month because we just enjoyed it so. Thanks for helping us make memories. 🙂
My favortie Sweet Tomatoes memory was in 2012…my husband and I have a long distance marriage. He lives in MI and I live in TX and we see each other about 4-5 times a year. Sad, but true. My husband and I have always enjoyed buffets, but my husband was diagnosed with diabetes last Jan, had been on a strict diet and lost 40 pounds in 4 months! When he came down to TX to visit, I picked him up at the airport and we immediately went to Sweet Tomatoes. I surprised him with this healthly buffet where he could indulge without all the fat, grease, extra calories, etc. He has never really been much of a salad eater, so I was worried he wouldn’t like it. HE LOVED IT! We had a great visit over lunch after not seeing each other in three months, and we were able to enjoy a buffet as well. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience for both of us. Now…if only there was a Sweet Tomotoes in MI!
My favorite memories are having dinner with my dad who passed away at Sweet Tomatoes in Sarasota, FL. It was his favorite place to take the family out to share a meal because they have something for everyone. We always had a great time eating and laughing together with the kids, grandkids, etc. I think of him whenever I go to Sweet Tomatoes.
My favorite Souplantation memory is going to a Souplantation with my friend in Valencia and getting to eat all the ice cream, syrup, toppings and brownies. Of course that was after eating all my vegetables, like a good little girl. I am a chocoholic and Souplantation fits the bill!!!!!!
Thank you for the offer and looking forward to hearing from you.
Your meals has always been very delicious and fulfilling.
Carmen and family
My absolute favorite from a long time ago was the Mandarin Crab Pasta salad.
It was fabulous! I wish it could be brought back.
My roommate and I stopped by our favourite Sweet Tomatoes on the way home from a convention last summer, going in dressed in obscene costumes. There’s nothing quite like gorging yourself on tomatoes and coffee amidst the confused look of fellow customers~
Last year for my 42nd birthday my family wanted to take me out to a fancy restaurant but I had my heart set on eating at Soup Plantation. It was my boyfriend, my son and his girlfriend, my other son, and my mother. The meal in itself was uneventful until I hear singing coming from behind me. My son and his girlfriend had used a muffin stuffed in some soft serve and even brough a candle to serve as my office birthday cake! To my horror total strangers were now singing Happy Birthday to me. LOL After the festivities died down, one of the customers approached me and said my son was very sweet for creating such a special moment for me. Awwwwww
I remember I went to Sweet Tomatoes with my friends and the night before my parents complained that they never get to meet my friends and of course when I said when I was going to go to eat they came shortly after and ate with us. It ended up being a fun experience for both my family(parents) and friends, who also realized they have barely talked and know my parents at all.
My best memory was when my whole family came down from Michigan and we came to Sweet Tomatoes for lunch. We had the best time ever and the food was the best.
My favorite memory is going to Souplantation with my sister in Costa Mesa, Ca ONCE A WEEK! For like…3 or 4 months at least and catching up with each other and having long, serious, therepuetic sesssions. We had so much fun! The staff all started to treat us like their kids!
My favorite moment was in February after I moved apartments and went to the Sweet Tomatoes on I Drive in Orlando when I was sitting at the window eating my salad and was looking towards Universal Studios Orlando and the fireworks went off. It was not my intention to see the fireworks but seeing it while having dinner was so special and on top I received Cookies at my table. That made my day after a long moving day.
I loooooove this place ! Enjoy it completely every time we come in. The food is awesome and so healthy too!!! Wish we had a Sweet Tomatoes in Plano, but I don’t driving to Addison or Greenville Ave to enjoy the yummy food ! thanks Sweet Tomatoes!
Since moving to Raleigh in 2011 I had gone by Sweet Tomatoes many times and wondered just what it was. My daughter had been there before but not in a long while. In Dec. of 2012, my family and I decided to try Sweet Tomatoes and I fell in love with it. It is all healthy food; something that I have been working hard to do to be healthy. Now we can enjoy eating out and eating fresh and homemade and know that we are eating healthy with many healthy selections.
Thank You!
Best service. Everyone is very friendly.
First time I visited soup plantation in Lakewood I fell in love with their delicious strawberry lemonade and have been going for 4 YEARS now.
Simon, my sister’s grandchild, piled some things on his plate that he did not really want and didn’t eat. His Dad whispered in his ear that he couldn’t have dessert because of this mistake, and his Dad told him he also would forego dessert because he hadn’t sufficiently prepared Simon about the buffet. A few days later we all returned, Simon was much wiser about his choices, and both Father and Son really enjoyed their dessert!
My husband and I were eating at our local ST one afternoon when I said to him that I wish that I had purchased some of the chocolate chip cookies. A few minutes later, our waitress brough us each two! She had overheard my conversation.
Two years ago, I made the decision to move out of state to go to college. While my mom and dad were proud of me and fully supported my decision, they also expressed to me how much they would miss having me around. I knew I would miss my mom’s cooking and my dad’s silly jokes too. On the night before my twelve hour drive, we all sat down to a meal at Sweet Tomatoes. We shared lots of laughs, and my mom took lots of pictures “as if she’s going to forget what you look like!” My dad joked. I still go to Sweet Tomatoes with my friends, but when I visit home for break, we always take time out to enjoy each others company and eat at Sweet Tomatoes.
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I love the soup selection and how I always empty out the lemon bucket I love lemon on everything
It’s always a delightful experience to dine at Sweet Tomatoes in Vancouver, Washington. My favorite place to eat with healthy choices galore!
Love love Souplantation! Never get enough of Chesapeake Corn Chowder soup.
All my memories of dinning at Souplantation are great memories. I’ve never been alone there, it has always been a family outing. Whenever we go out, the kids preference is Souplantation. When we have visitors from other places, we make time to eat at Souplantation once.
Breakfast is the best on Sundays mornings, we enjoy the delicious waffles with O’Brian potatoes. Cereal, yogurt, etc. The best thing is that you are eating fresh and healthy.
I won a gift certificate from Sweet Tomatoes for catering for 25 people. I found the perfect use………. my daughter’s 5th birthday party! Everything was great. The food was amazing and we had so much left over that I also got to take it to work and feed my shift of hungry cops! It was a hit for everyone. Especially me who had a stress free birthday celebration with my family and friends! Thanks Sweet Tomatoes!
Beth
You guys are great – always reliable fresh food to “share” ! Loved Loved Loved the baked sweet potatoes with the honey butter ! Better than dessert …
I love Sweet tomatoes and every week I visit some of your Restaurant You are AMAZING
My favorite memory at Sweet Tomatoes is when we received a 2 for 1 deal without a coupon! My hubby and I usually don’t go out to breakfast, but we decided “break the normal pattern” and visit the restaurant in Tampa, FL on a Sunday morning. Since the breakfast was outstanding…eggs and everything else were so good…it made me wish we ate that meal out more often! It was almost 11:00, so the crew was starting the transition from breakfast to lunch. Not only did we have the chance to enjoy the breakfast menu for the first time, we also got to have lunch on the same day! It’s s good thing that we didn’t overeat on the first round, otherwise we would have never been able to take advantage of that memorable 2 for 1 special 🙂 (:
Favorite memory – learning of coupons of the month for my favorite place!
A couple of weeks ago, an old classmate of mine came down from Georgia and we got together for lunch. She had never been to a Sweet Tomatoes before so I suggested we go to the one in The Villages. The food was awesome and we had a wonderful visit catching up on lost time. Her mom had recently passed away and the friendly atmosphere was just what we needed. Sweet Tomatoes has always been a favorite of my husbands and mine.
My husband and I love eating at Sweet Tomatoes but my favorite time is during Lemon Zest month. My all time favorite soup is Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup and the Lemon Lava Cake. When I know that month is FINALLY here, we eat a few extra times a month. We have taken friends to Sweet Tomatoes who say they are not soup and salad fans, but now when they come to town (not available near their city), they want to go to Sweet Tomatoes. We are fans!
Some of my favorite memories of Sweet Tomatoes centers around celebrations. I have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and kid’s getting out of school for summer vacation. But the dinner that I remember most is after my husband had suffered a heart attach. He had been recovering so well, that we wanted to go out for a special treat. We chose Sweet Tomatoes because of all the healhy choices that he sould get there. After enjoying our meal, we were on our way out when we ran into his cardioligist! He was happy to see my husband, and happy to know that he was making healthy choices……just as he and his entire family was that evening. Thanks for the memories!!!
Go to sweet tomatoes often. Brother and I were in Wisconsin so had to drive to IL to get this treat. Happy to be back in Scottsdale and already went to sweet tomatoes. The first place we went!
My favorite memories are of us taking our babies to eat there. they would pick up peas, olives, beans and cheese with their tiny little fingers. missing their mouths most of the time. but they absolutely loved the fact that they were feeding themselves. Now, they cheer when we say we’re going to “sweet potatoes” for supper.
I have wonderful memories of Soup Plantation. My male friend and I went to soup plantation at least twice a week and the manager asked us to be on the committtee to try new introductions to the menu. The manager also gave us free coupons. Karen Stewart
I clicked my heels three times and there I was, at the Souplantation.
My 8 and 10 year old grandchildren love your healthy salad bar and we love your soups.
Love the Souplantation.
Thanks for the contest.
I love sweet tomatoes!!!!!
My best Memory was when I brought my son and his family to Sweet Tomatoes at the Largo Mall for the first time. They loved the fresh veggies, soups, pastas and breads. The grandkids loved making ice cream sundaes while I could not believe the value we received for the price paid for our entire party. LUV SWEET TOMATOES……………….
My happiest memory is….
when I realized that not only is the food great but the staff!!!! A staff member remembered us from our frequent visits and stated that my daughter has grown so much—that she remembered pulling a high chair for her in the past and how she is now in high school—she proceeded to have a lovely conversation with my family. It keeps us loyal to see how the staff and the restaurant really care and continue to stay on top of their game!
My biggest Souplantation moment was the day I found out what this place was.
In 2009 I was introduced to this wonder restaurant! Im a huge fan, when I found out there was a mailing list to join I rushed to do so (I was at work when I did).
I have had great memories with friends here, always great service… and an awesome meal.
Thank you,
Ana Castro
of all the times we have eaten at souplantion, our favorite time has to be celebrating our 1st. grandchild’s graduation.
There were over 1 doz. of us there for dinner, from seniors to toddlers and teens.
We wanted to go to a restaurant where we could have good food, good prices and a place to be able to celebrate and have a special evening……..
Bingo! Souplantation! Something for everyone! And as much or as little as u wanted!
Plus dessert! and a great variety of drinks.
It was a dinner we will never forget. Thank you Souplantation!
My special memory happened in 2005 when my sons Steve and Ivan were 19 and 18. For Mother’s Day, they a best friend (Steve Johnson) took my husband and I to Sweet Tomatoes in Schaumburg, IL. The 5 of us spend about 3 hours eating, laughing and talking about all our past camping trips, travel and more! It was so very special for me because it was a time when the boys were just starting to think about their futures, relationships and making their own way in the world. In many ways, it was a last time for “Mommy” to spend with all her little boys before they became Men! Steve Johnson spent a great deal of time at our home and I always thought of him as one of my boys so him being there added to my special day.
I think about that day every time I go to Sweet Tomatoes with my best friend Rhonda. Eating there is especially wonderful for me now that I’m a vegetarian and there are so many options to choose from. We’re going Friday night, it’s now “our place” to meet, catch-up and reconnect!
By the way…Now all three boys are grown, married, one lives in California and 2 of them have babies of their own making me a grandma!
Thank you!
Terry Riesterer-Heinrichs
Not only did I find a wide variety of fresh vegies at Sweet Tomatoes, but there among the soups was Chili that was Gluten-Free! I could enjoy my meal, stay on my diet and also have desert when I found the Sugar-Free chocolate Mousse. The vanilla coffee mixed with the Mousse topped off my meal. Thank you !
After long delaying a trip to Souplantation, believing it to be an overly healthy, tasteless experience with only soup and salad, I finally took a trip to the restaurant and oh boy, I have been back many times since. For special occasions such as family birthday’s, for special dishes that are centered around holidays, and even for a tasty breakfast, Souplantation has much to offer and is pretty much our first destination picked when it comes to meals. The variety of the food is refreshing, and there is so much more than simply soup and salad, ohhhh, so much more… I think i’ll be going to Souplantation for dinner tonite!
Many thanks for all the great meals and happy experiences while dining at Souplantation.
Enjoying a Sunday breakfast at Souplantation with the family… which was actually pretty good! 🙂 Who knew… souplantation for breakfast! Kids loved it too!
My favorite memory is from few years ago when my kids and I were visiting my Aunt and Uncle in Arizona. They surprised us with lunch at Sweet Tomatoes. It was a memorable visit with family and we all loved the yummy healthy food! :-). Souplantation is our favorite family night out restaurant! 😉
A frequent Sweet Tomatoes diner, my favorite memory is discovering the scrumptious Asian Chicken Salad! It’s simply sensational, and whenever the salad comes to mind, I head to my neighborhood Sweet Tomatoes restaurant. . .always clean, neat and friendly!
My happiest Sweet Tomatoes memory is when the first restaurant opened in the Dallas area several years ago. As a vegetarian at the time (now vegan), there weren’t tons of veg-friendly & healthy restaurant options, so I was ecstatic to have such a place in town.
My second happiest Sweet Tomatoes memory is when the location on lower Greenville opened in Dallas. It’s within 5 minutes of my office, so I often dine in for lunch. Having another location so close makes my life so much easier on days when I don’t have time to prep something to take to work with me.
There are many other happy memories, too. My husband and I make it a weekly tradition to dine at Sweet Tomatoes together at least once a week. It gives us a chance to connect over a healthy, great-tasting meal.
Thanks, Sweet Tomatoes!
Shortly after my niece (50-ish) was diagnosed with breast cancer, her mother and sister flew out to California from Florida, and several family members met for dinner together at Souplantation, a family favorite for get-togethers. We got a large table (or maybe it was two tables pushed together) to accommodate us all, and we had a very enjoyable time together, laughing as our family always does. At the end of our mealtime, a nice lady came around with freshly baked cookies for us to sample. She walked around the table, serving all who wanted one, which was very sweet, and the cookies were warm and delicious. We stopped outside and took some family photos, while my niece still had all of her beautiful blonde hair, before starting chemo. Now, those photos are reminders of the enjoyable meal we all had together at Souplantation (in Simi Valley, California). Thank you, Souplantation!
My favorite Sweet Tomatoes memory was 2007 in Schaumburg. My family was there for lunch and an employee came around with fresh baked chocolate chip cookies for everyone. My 1 year old nephew had never had one -never even tried chocolate- and wanted nothing to do with it. We watched us eating them and liking them so he cautiously picked his up. He stared at it very intently and deliberately bit into it, like he was expecting it to taste like lint. Suddenly his eyes got wide and he shoved the rest of his cooking in his mouth while his other hand reached for the plate-More! More! Sweet Tomatoes created a monster!
We go to Sweet Tomatoes to celebrate everything! One of our most thought memory was when someone sitting at the next table brought my husband a cookie in honor of how high he could make a salad and it wouldn’t fall off the side!! Love you guys…always good…always friendly…always healthy!
We used to go to Souplantation when it first opened up in Pt. Loma. It was beautiful wood inside that eventually burnt down years later. One of the fun things for us is we are volleyball players in our family and at the time the Olympic Volleyball team was headquartered in SD and their players used to eat (I think for free) at the restaurant. Big, stud, fun, awesome athletes. Which was pretty exciting for me (I played against many of them) and for my sons who were on a traveling VB club team and idolized those guys! That was a special place and a special time!
We still go to Pt. Loma and others but that was a special place and a special time!
I have eaten at Souplantation in San Diego and Sweet Tomatoes in Las Vegas. They serve great, healthy food! I so appreciate the coupons and senior deals. Thank you for providing such a wonderful place to eat! 🙂
My first visit was most memorable. My family had never been and we ate TOO MUCH! Lol! Everything was so good. It was so hard not to keep going back for seconds, or thirds!
My favorite times were the early years before the frozen yogurt makers were introduced and Souplantation was more of an Adult place to enjoy eating.
My favorite memory is with my two younger children (Dillan 9 and Cora 7). They love the salad bar and one time made a comment, “I just love broccoli.” They pile their plates with salad and toppings which is artistic in-and-of-itself. Other people will comment on how impressed they are with my kids who eat so much good stuff. We love eating at Sweet Tomatoes and is a must for our salad bar cravings!
Favorite moment: my daughter taking one item from each and every bin at the salad bar, mixing it all up. And then eating it all.
I enter into Sweet Tomatoes for the first time requesting a sample. Crazy, I know. But I am not a huge salad or soup fan. Anyway, I paid and tr and I love it!!!! Now, my family and I go at least 3x a month.
My 3 year old’s love of the “tater tots” (croutons), and the fact that he’s tried some of the soups and liked them. He still talks about the meatball soup you featured a few months ago but, sadly, haven’t had since.
My fondest memories of when we took our three young children to Sweet Tomatoes and the joy on their faces making their own brownie sundaes adding the ice cream and toppings! Now as young adults, they are doing the same and still enjoying!
My happiest memory involving Sweet Tomatoes was during the Christmas season of 2009.
After a long day of shopping and as a single parent, my daughter and I ate at your restaurant for the first time. The food was great and the service was attentive. The many variations of food were not only healthy, but also delicious. Of course my daughter really loves the “yummy” deserts. Because of the distant, we have eaten at Sweet Tomatoes only on special occasions.
It is and always will be one of our favorite and memorable restaurant.
Every time I go to Sweet Tomatoes is my favorite memory. I’m a vegetarian so it’s hard to find good restaurants that cater to me. At Sweet Tomatoes I can always find a variety of things. It’s my favorite place to go!
Sweet Tomatoes is a special place I go with my mother and my daughter. Very fond memories of the three of us having fun together.
My favorite Souplantation memory was the 1st time I had the mushroom soup. The best I’ve ever had!!!
That brocolli thing is sort of good too………………….
My favorite memories are of Mother’s Day outings with me, my mom and sister. We go and spend hours enjoying the salads, soup and desserts – trying some of everything and enjoying girl time!
I have always been a fan of sweet tomatoes, and a new location had opened up nearby, so I decided to take my significant other with me for her to try it out. She insisted it was just a buffet, and when we got there and she saw the extensive salad bar and array of soups she was utterly shocked and proceeded to pile up a gargantuan size salad as if she hadn’t eaten in days. Its pretty safe to say that she is a huge fan now since she pesters me to go all the time.
I can remember going to Sweet Tomatoes (Summerlin) by our house after my wife completed her chemo sessions for Stage IIIB Breast Cancer. During the 36 weeks she was doing the sessions she could not eat anything because it all tasted like metal so she ate just tapioca pudding. I promised her after she was done with the sessions I would treat her to a great meal so we went to Sweet Tomatoes and she enjoyed the tastes and the selections. I actually though she would not leave the restaurant because as she said she was in “Heaven”. I was so happy to see her smile and eat again and now we go a few times a month as a celebratory meal celebrating her being cancer free.Thank you so much for the atmosphere and the healthy great food.
I don’t have a Sweet Tomatoes anywhere close to where I live, so I’ve always eaten at them on vacation in either Florida or Arizona…and usually multiple times per trip. It’s especially nice when I go to Florida to visit my best friend and his family. It’s a tradition that is made all the more sweet when topped off with a Sweet Tomatoes brownie covered with vanilla ice cream. I love it!
I would eat at Sweet Tomatoes everyday if I could afford it. And that is the truth. I love the place!
When I was 16 I remember going to the San Diego Sweet Tomatoes for the First Time and absolutely loving every minute of it. Now my 5year old has grown to love Sweet Tomatoes that it is his first choice when we ask him where he would like to eat.
Celebrate all our family birthdays here ! If not a birthday, no problem 🙂 Have to come here once a week, you can’t break a ritual. Reason to come .. trying to find what not to love. Obviously failing everytime. It’s a wonderful place, everyone in family likes it for different reason. I love salad, wife loves all VEGETARIAN soups, kids love brownie, lava cake, ice cream ! Everyone happy … Are you happy to hear that 🙂
I am in my 60’s and retired. I always frequented Souplantation in Southern California. When we were staying in Tucson, Arizona and looking for a Souplantation we coulded find it. Just by accident we found a Sweet Tomatoes location and decided to try it. We were surprised and delighted to find out that it was the same as Souplantation in California. Curious to know in your history why the name is different in Arizona.
My Best Friend Tiffy lou lou, Rod, bob and I were at sweet tomato in Tucson, AZ. Bob and I had our backs against the wal. Tiffy and Rod had their backs to this huge group of moms, dads, and kids. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and we had all gotten our food. Bob proceeded to tell a joke. Well my BF Tiffy lou lou has an amazing laugh. You either love it or hate it. It is loud, it has been said that is sounds like a Hyena or a Banshee cry. I could never describe it well enough to do i justice. Well as Bob hits the fun part of the joke. Tiffy lou lou starts laughing. For some reason at that moment that she started laughing the place was strangely quiet. The guy directly behind her latterly jumped out of his chair. Others behind her were startled as well. This made me about pee my pants because his face expression will always be imprinted in my memory. He looked horrified and confused. The whole table started and it was the best time i have had at a sweet tomato.
One of my favorite memories of Soup Plantation was when we celebrated my son’s 12th birthday. As a single mother I was on a tight budget but I was able to afford to invite several of my son’s friends and some of our family. Good food – good price – good atmosphere.
We have family visit from Hawaii every year. Whenever they come for a visit, we ask what they would like to do, and a visit to Souplantaion is always on the top of the list! A few years ago when they came for a visit your breakfast was first offered. We ALL fell in love with your Sweet Cinnamon Biscuits w/ Frosting! We post on Facebook when we are going to eat at Souplantation. They always “like” it and comment that they can’t wait, as they don’t have a Souplantation on Maui. We love our family in Hawaii and we love Souplantation!
My favorite memories are weekends when I would come home to visit my mom from college. We both love Souplantation so entitled it as our “date spot”. Every time I came home, we would go to Souplantation together, eating good food, sharing heartfelt laughs and conversations.
When I graduated from college I was trying to think of a restaurant that everyone would enjoy for a celebration dinner. Several of my family members have food allergies and Souplantation has always had delicious options for everyone. After I threw the cap, my enormous family along with several friends all celebrated at souplantation. Everyone was able to eat and enjoy the evening. It is a memory I will never forget.
Too many great family get together to pick just one!
Did my youngestr daughetrs 8th gradegraudation party, Tons of Birthdays, High School fund raisers for girls Water polo, girlfirends night out.
Brother in law lives pretty far, he LOVES Souplantaion, we always go when he visit! ha-ha
It’s always a treat!
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The most delicious “entree” I discovered, while watching my caloric intake, is your baked potato, with honey mustard salad dressing, and green onions – absolutely fantastic!
My husband of almost 10 years, and I shared our 1st date at Souplantation. We go often and now share this special memory when we visit with our son. The whole family goes to Souplantation for “date night” and we can’t get enough of the freshness of the food & the great selections. Thanks for helping us make lasting memories Souplantation!
My favorite memory was when I took my father (who was visiting in Kansas City) to Sweet Tomatoes after they had first opened. Thought it was about the best place he had ever eaten! He was a farmer before retiring, and he wished there had been a Sweet Tomatoes in his little farm community so he could have taken farm hands there for lunch.
One of my most memorable times at Souplantation was a Sunday breakfast when I and my boyfriend took his little brother to eat with us. The little one was wearing his pajamas and we got to bring him for free because of Kids Eat Free in their Pajamas Month! We had a great time
Favorite memory is meeting my parents in Las Vegas and going to sweet tomato with them to eat with the family so we can enjoy great healthy food in a smoke free environment. The kids LOVED it and couldn’t believe they could make their own desserts. The grandparents had a blast helping them and can’t wait to do it again.
My favorite memory of Soup Plantation was June, 2012. My daughter and I went on a strict diet to lose weight. We thought our days of eating out at restaurants was gone, but lo and behold, I opened my email and found my latest email from Garden Fresh Corp. My daughter and I went that night and stayed on plan, eating such health fare, it was wonderful to know that we were eating healthy and could still eat out and thoughly enjoy our food. I went on to lose 60 pounds, my daughter, Renata Sawyer lost 80 pounds! Thank you Soup Plantation !!! We love your wonderful restaurants!!! And we love knowing that there is a place where we can go, even now that we have lose our weight and know that we are being healthy!
Souplantation will always be a special place for me and my family because it was there when my husband and I had our first date, 7 years ago!
My favorite Souplantation memory was taking our 3-year-old and 9-month-old there and EVERYONE was happy. Both kids scarfed your food, and of course my husband and I were very happy with the food and especially happy that both kids were so content! Souplantation makes everyone happy!
I’ve been a fan of Souplantation in Carlsbad since it opened! I remember taking my 3 little kids with me & the thrill they got from selecting their very own favorites from the long line of delectable delights. My then 10-year old son very independently went through the line & to my surprise ended up at the cash register with a plate piled high with peas & pickles! Hilarious! They’re all grown up now…but we still frequent Souplantation every chance we get. (Luckily, my son has expanded his taste buds to include ALL of the selections you provide!) It remains my favorite restaurant to this day!
My story is…when I was having a meal with family for my birthday at the Sweet Tomatoes location in Lombard, Il. a while ago. As we gathered around the table with our food ready to chow down all of a sudden the power went out. For most people it may have been an opportunity for panic, not us. We continued to eat our food and we were not affected by the situation as long as Sweet Tomatoes allowed us to continue to eat, we ate. My fondest memories of spending countless hours talking about nothing with family and friends enjoying everything that my taste buds could handle is at Sweet Tomatoes. Sweet Tomatoes provides a pleasant place where people can gather for good, healthier food selections in comparison to most eateries today. If one day Souplantation Corp. crosses over and provides an even more healthy food option in this growing market by serving organic only foods for the masses it will be a win win for everyone. I would definately be a lifetime customer.
I was at a Sweet Tomatoes early in the school year. Children’s fall poems were posted on the wall. Being a music teacher pre-k to 3rd grade, I was interested. One of the poems turned into a song I use every year as part of my fall song cycle. I tell the children the words were written by a child, and I supplied the melody.
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Between peas and crunchy leaves we saw my Brothers face again filled with joy after he set his eyes on his nephew. It was a delight full moment at the sweet tomato at Willobrook Mall in Houston Tx. we spent the most healthy and plentime at Sweet Tomato !! Thank you for a nice memo. ( May 2000)
My favorite memory is of last year and the moment that I bit into a fresh, steaming, delicate cherry nut muffin. The soft crunch from the nuts and the flavor of the bread and plump tart cherries was out of this world!!
Sweet tomatoes is by far the best healthy buffet i have gone to . This resturant is very close to my job so me and my fellow co-workers go there for lunch. I love the fresh salads and soups …lets not forget the yummy desserts! Love it! Yumm! Writing this is making me hungry LOL.
My best memories of Souplantation was at the original one, when the mushroom soup used to have the nice big slices of mushrooms.
guy called james at lakewood,ca. every so often i ask him how many hes been busing tables 16 plus years last month he told me 16 big ones. weve been going there since 1980s
My favorite memory was from our first visit.. When the kids realized that they can go back for seconds on the delicious salads, soups and deserts, Sweet Tomatoes instantly became our new favorite and a tradition to go out for a family dinner. It is healthy affordable and always delicious. Its nice to have a place where I don’t need to watch my portion size too closely!
We took our 4 year old Granddaughter Amore’ (she is now 6) to Sweet Tomatoes @ SanTan,
as we took her through the line, she wanted some of every Healthy Thing! Yes, she ate most
of everything she took…even the employees were surprised! She did top it off with one of the
ice cream cones. We have been back many times since. Nelly (Mimi) Poe
We moved to Kansa City and joined a senior group for a 6 month internship at IHOP
(International hopuse of prayer) . We decided as a group that we would go out for dinner and the only place everyone could agree on going was Sweet Tomato. The fellowship was great and the food was excellent. When the groups decides to celebrate brithdays, Sweet Tomato is the place to be.
Every Friday night is Souplantation night. We have been doing this ever since we started Dr Joel Fuhrmans “Eat to Live” program and I lost over 50 pounds in 4 months and am currently off all medications for my heart. My Doctors are amazed! My fiancé lost 35 pounds. Souplantation is a great source of healthy high nutrient fresh raw foods and soups. Thanks for helping me change my life.
When our daughter was a toddler we started going to your restaurant and loved that she could eat for free and we knew she was going to get a lot of healthy options versus fast food. To ensure she got her veggies I always mixed peas into her mac & cheese. She devoured it and I smiled thinking how clever I was. Well my baby is almost 10 and I still smile every time we eat there (which is now a family tradition) because she still eats her mac & cheese with peas in it. She also has a love for many different veggies and I know it’s because we taught her young to be open to trying new things. Thanks for the many years of yummy food and wonderful memories. PEAS & THANK YOU.
My favorite memories of Souplantation all involve eating there with my grandmother. It has been her favorite restaurant for many years and it quickly became one of mine as well. I just LOVE all the awesome choices of items on the salad bar…things I never would have imagined putting in a salad until my first trip to Souplantation. Grandma is now 93 years old and I don’t get to see her much, because she’s in an assisted living facility two states away, but I think of her often…especially when I take my family to Souplantation for a meal.
When I arrived in the USA 6 years ago, my friend took me to Souplantation. He said that I would be excited having lunch there because I’m a health conscious Vegetarian.
I love the fresh salad, the atmosphere, and the service. It’s simply fantastic. The good thing is wherever I move, I find my Souplantation close to me, e.g. Santa Monica and Northridge. 😀
One of my favorite things to do in Orange Park Florida is going to Sweet Tomatoes with my daughter in-law. We both love the freshness of the salad bar with our tall glasses of lemonade! The soup is always nice and hot and scrumptious! The bread is wonderful. To top off our memories of Sweet Tomatoes is the wonderful soft frozen yogurt with caramel and hot fudge and nuts every time!!! The people are great and we always meet new people there. Thanks Sweet Tomatoes for always bringing sweet memories to my family!!!
Sweet Tomatos is a very special place for me. Whenever my grandson is home from college, we make a date for lunch or dinner – just the two of us – at Sweet Tomatos. It is our special time together
we loved going to our Local Sweet Tomatoes after church, such a great treat and a wonderful start to my Sunday mornings
Besides being one of my favorite work day lunch spots, Sweet Tomatoes has become a family favorite for the weekend, too. It is where I can take my grandchildren and know they will fill themselves with fresh and delicious foods. My three year old grand daughter refers to Sweet Tomato as “The millon foot long Garden, with no Dirt”. She loves the variety of colors on the salad bar and thinks all gardens should grow just like Sweet Tomato. No dirt, no bugs, no dead leaves and you don’t have to wash it before you eat it.. I dare not tell her somebody does all that washing for us. Thank you Sweet Tomato for making healthy eating fun.
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Me and my husband met at sweet tomatoes , I was there with my class mates and he was with a group of co-workers . So now on all my birthdays (03/19/1970) we are always celebrating at sweet tomatoes . We always talk about the first time we did eye contact since the first time we saw each other at sweet tomatoes . We fall in love over and over again . We are In love with sweet tomatoes … Thanks sweet tomatoes for finding the love of my life …. 🙂
My favorite Souplantation memories are shared with my grandparents where I’d spend every Sunday with them. We’d have contests to see who would make the best ice cream sundae!
My favorite memory is every time we go!!! Which is often by the way. Teaching our kids the joys of healthy eating is fu! They are learning all their veges and call your store “our favorite salad place”!!! Yummy!
When my niece was maybe 18 months old, my whole family went to Sweet Tomatoes. Every time someone got up to get more food, she’d start crying. Then one of the staff came over, laughing, and said “,At least you know she loves you!”
My daughter & son-in-law told me I was going to be a Grandma for the first time at Sweet Tomatoes!
Ha!
I am thirty five years old. Up until a couple of weeks ago I had never been to The Souplantation.
I am a Fan!!!! Can not wait to try EVERYTHING once, twice and so on. Great place for all occasions.
My best Sweet Tomatoes memory is eating at one after a wedding once. I had just found out I was pregnant, and we were surrounded by many friends and family. And we were at Sweet Tomatoes! What a nice memory!
I seem to recall going to Souplantation back in 1983? Was there a previous owner? One of my favorite memories, and there have been MANY since, was my first time. It was a dream come true, a salad bar with everything I would put on a salad and it was the freshiest. Back then they had the HUGH blueberry muffins. My mouth is watering just thinking of it now. We moved to Northern California in 1998, not knowing about Sweet Tomatoes. While working at a beverage distributor and check came in with a Souplantation return address. I knew there was no Souplantation around, so ran back to the bookkeeper to ask what company that paid and wa-la, Sweet Tomatoes became my new regular restaurant. This is my families favorite place to go hands down. When my son is visiting it’s a “MUST” place to go. We have also inherited his wife and will make our Grandsons regulars as well. Thank you for the GREAT FOOD.
I’ve eat at sweet tom’s since I was inside my mothers belly. I’ve grown to REALLY love salads since about the age of four because this place, even had thought of becoming a vegetarian but never went through with the idea because then I wouldn’t be able to eat all the HEAVENly variety of soups this place offered….. Its just absolutely amazing…words cannot describe.
Sweet Tomatoes is my first option on the weekends, is the only restaurant where I spent around 2 hours with my family, enjoying the food and having fun.
When I was 18 and moved to LA in 1992 from Nebraska to go to college, I decided to rush a sorority. The pledge class all went out to dinner together and we went to Souplantation! Being from the Midwest, we didn’t have a lot of the stuff on the salad bar (I’d never had jicama before) and I was in love with the food. It was my first dinner off campus all by myself. I’ll never forget it. I ended up not pledging a sorority after all (the Greek scene just wasn’t for me), but I stayed a fan of Souplantation. It’s nice to see that you still have a lot of the same items (like the blueberry muffins and pizza) that you had 21 years ago. Whenever friends visit from Nebraska, I take them to Souplantation so they can have the same “welcome to California” experience that I had.
My favorite Souplantation memory was actually fairly recent, although I have many happy memories from my childhood, too! 🙂 My fiance and I just purchased our first home together, and decided to enjoy a meal at the local Souplantation, which is just a block down the street from our house! It was a great experience, as we relished in our new neighborhood together and discussed how much we are looking forward to sharing the rest of our lives together! Best of all, the food was super fresh and the service was great. We really enjoyed our first outing together in our new neighborhood and can’t wait to enjoy many more memories at Souplantation! Thank you for making our neighborhood so great with your presence, Souplantation!!! 🙂
My wife and I started going to Sweet Tomatoes 17 years ago in Utah. We only had one child when we started –an 18 month old daughter. Now our daughter is 18 and we have 3 other children. They all love Sweet Tomatoes. If we are going to go out to eat, they always want to go to Sweet Tomatoes.
When we’ve travelled, we always look for a nearby Sweet Tomatoes restaurant. We’ve been to several different restaurants in Utah, California and Nevada. We love the quality of the food, the value and the atmosphere.
It’s fun to take friends and extended family members to Sweet Tomatoes and we’ve introduced many to the wonderful fresh and healthy food there.
Your restaurant is the ONE restaurant my family can always agree upon. My daughter and I love the lemon orzo soup. And I was pleasantly surprised that you have Albondigas soup now and it’s amazing! Thank you for providing a delicious, healthy and affordable restaurant option for all-especially families!
My family loves Souplantation. I think it is the perfect place to take my very picky 2 year old. I love to watch her devour a plate of fresh vegetables. She has so much fun there it is hard to not enjoy it. I love the fresh vegetables and the soups are amazing. I never had eaten at Souplantation until moving to San Diego for Oregon for the Navy. I have started a tradition of taking any of our family members to eat there and they love it as well. Thank you for the fresh and healthy food, you are a favorite in my household.
My family and I walked into our first Sweet Tomatoes because we wanted to try another healthly eatery… the one that we frequented was getting less and less clean feeling… EVERYONE liked the staff, cleanliness, and the FOOD! We have driven through rush hour traffic (+1 hour) to eat there, and never regreted it! All we want is a new Houston ST built inside “the Loop”!
When I was 3mo pregnant with my 2nd child I had severe gallbladder issues. I was limited to turkey and fresh fruits and vegetables. Alas, the only place to dine out was Souplantation. My 2 1/2yr old couldn’t say the name and renamed you “the happy tomato place” .
He was allowed to pick anywhere he wanted for his 6th birthday and he choose “the happy tomato” which his 4yr old baby brother gleefully replied, “I love soup. Oh, yeah and the ice cream!”
My favorite memory is/was my twin daughters about 11 month old (they are 8 now)
were first introduced to your delicious homemade warm chocolate chip cookies
by their Uncle Mike. The girls had never had any chocolate, but my one
daughter Morgan completely and utterly was bouncing off the walls enjoying
her cookie. She had it on the table, all over her face and especially silly,
in her hair, so it was standing on end. We still talk about her “first cookie” and
laugh! To this day we frequent Sweet Tomatoes and will continue to do so…My girls absolutely could eat the whole container of the Chicken Noodle soup!
My parents have been taking my brother and I to Souplantation for years. It was no question that when I had kids I would take my children to eat here as well. My son had just turned a year and we were all having lunch at the Northridge, CA location. My son ate so well that we decided to get him his first ice cream cone. The look on his face when we handed it to him will be etched in my mind forever! He had ice cream all over him as we took pictures galore. He then screamed because he wanted another one and from that point forward he was hooked like we all are!!
I don’t have to wear green to feel like a Queen..
At SWEET TOMATOES the food is fit for royalty
And that evokes EVERYONE’S loyalty
My years are now approaching eighty-six
And whenever I want a “dinner fix”
I go where I can always choose my appetizer….
And come home HEALTHY, WEALTHY and WISER ! ! !
My favorite memory is of the chicken pot pie soup with fresh made biscuits. This is an all time favorite. I look forward to it being included on the menu other times of the year as well as during the Thanksgiving holiday season.
Everytime we go, there are several employees who make us feel like we are very welcome. Even if I don’t win the contest, I hope that Sweet Tomatoes in Lombard Illinois knows what a fantastic and dedicated employee that they have in Baltazar. He always says hello and asks how I’m doing. He is always so efficient and quick to help. I don’t usually remember the names of employees at buffets- okay, I never do, but I do remember Baltazar because he always goes above and beyond to make our experience a good one. So, my favorite memory is Baltazar. He is kind, welcoming and an asset to your company. I look forward to seeing him shortly when I go in for lunch.
My first time at Sweet Tomatoes – I’d never been to such a restaurant with such a HUGE selection of goodies! It was myself, my best friend of over 10 years, my husband, her husband, and her 3 kids. I had so much fun! I tried everything they had available that day, and loved all of it. I ate so much, I had a tummy-ache for a whole day after, but it was so worth it! Now, whenever my husband asks me where I want to go after a hard day, Sweet Tomatoes always tops my list. Thank you so much!
Ive been going to sweet tomatoes since it opened here in irving texas, I just love the variety of salads and the clam chowder soup. When family comes over to visit from mcallen Texas and El Paso Texas , I always take them to eat at sweet tomatoes my dad is 77 years old with only 4 teeth left because he is diabetic , his been loosing his teeth … When he comes to visit the first thing he asks for is son lets go to sweet tomatoes …
It’s the best restaurant, my family will go there once a week.
my first meal when i moved to la was here…it was the start of a wonderful new chapter in my life. 10 years later, I still live here!
Ive been going to sweet tomatoes since it opened here in irving texas, I just love the variety of salads and the clam chowder soup. When family comes over to visit from mcallen Texas and El Paso Texas , I always take them to eat at sweet tomatoes my dad is 77 years old with only 4 teeth left because he is diabetic , his been loosing his teeth … When he comes to visit the first thing he asks for is son lets go to sweet tomatoes … elpasokeelow@yahoo.com
The first time my boyfriend and I had lunch with his parents in his hometown we went to Souplantation. We’ve now been dating for over 7 years and it’s become a tradition that we all have lunch at Souplantation at least once a month and enjoy each other’s company. It’s always a great place to eat a healthy meal and catch up on all of the latest family news. We love it!
My favorite memory of Souplantation was going out for breakfast with my little niece. We wore our pajamas and I let her eat all the cinnamon rolls she wanted. I think it was then that she realized that she had a really crazy aunt. 🙂
Major League Baseball All-Star game held at the Murph in San Diego in 1978
Hot summer day… too hot to cook! Husband’s low fat diet and my low cal requirements make it really hard to do “fast food”… Souplantation in Brea, California to the rescue! Vast salad bar makes healthy eating appealing (especially when I don’t have to do all of the shopping and preparing)… soup is a great healthy filler-upper… and our server was especially friendly. What more does a hungry, health conscious, slightly lazy person need?!
Sweet tomatoes is our favorite place to eat out.. My son loves to eat your chicken soup and tuna. We love your vegetarian options. In fact, we love it during your Asian inspired menu month.
I love your Indian lentil soup that I take out some of it for enjoying it later. Your apple cobblers are to die for.
Any visitors we have we bring them here. When we go out of Tampa and we find a Sweet Tomato restaurant we know we are home
My 11 years old daughter and love this place, specially the deserts. We arrived to Las Vegas 6 years ago, and since then we havent missed a weekend dinning at Sweet Tomatoes.
I love sweet tomatoes! It’s my favorite salad buffet. I love the variety of soups and salads. I can’t get enough of it.
My favorite memory is from this past Valentine’s Day. My husband and I wanted to do something fun, different, and creative to celebrate and we thought that Soup Plantation was the best thing to do. We love the restaurant and all the fun that we always seem to have when we go. We thought that it would be good to celebrate the day at a place we love with food that we ever so much enjoy. It seems that we weren’t the only people with this idea as our local restaurant was packed with love birds! Eating our favorite dishes and seeing everyone else enjoying themselves on Valentine’s Day is a memory that we will all carry us with forever!
Sweet Tomatoes has been a family tradition for several years, both as a young adult and now as a married person with my own kids. It’s so much fun to walk with my daughter down the salad aisle while she identifies all the “delicious vegetables!” and makes her own meal. It’s good to instill in her the excitement and variety that eating fresh holds, and also to enjoy the classic soup, pasta and chocolate chip cookie at the end. I want us to be the kind of family that eats fresh and healthy as a habit, and enjoys quality family time together. Sweet Tomatoes helps us do that.
My kids and grandkids love eating at the Plantation. Who would of guessed that.
My husband and I frequently went to Souplantation when we lived in San Diego. It was one of our go-to date spots as it was affordable and delicious (and it was right next to mini golf) When we moved out of California we were so upset when no Souplantations showed up… And so we tried Sweet Tomatoes only to discover that it was in fact Souplantation!!! We were so happy! 🙂
Souplantation is a special place for my husband and I. Whenever one of us has had a rough day, we don’t even need to say it… We’re going to SOUPLANTATION. We spent a very special Valentine’s Day there this year. In fact, we love it so much that we recently moved so a Souplantation was at the end of our block. I love this place!
I love taking my husband and kids here for a hearty yet nutritious Sunday meal .
This is my daughter’s favorite restaurant. She loves celebrating evry single occasion there.
If we want to eat out our only option is Sweet Tomatoes.
The first time I went to Soup Plantation with my friend, we were so excited about all the healthy food choices. We sat down with a big plate of salad with a variety of toppings and then ended up getting so much food from all the choices we had! We were waiting in line to get to the chocolate brownies, but by the time we got to the front of the line, it was all gone. 🙁 It was the funniest moment we ever had, because we unknowingly went “oh no! The brownies!” and just then the waitress came by laughing with a fresh batch. Haha. It truly was a fun and enjoyable experience! We still go back, however with a battle plan to not over eat like we did that day.
Our family gathers after Easter Sunday services. We come from all around the Houston area.
Yummy place. I go there often. Soups and salads are my 1st choice of foods.
Before I quit working to stay home with my kids, my family would go to Sweet Tomatoes every week after church. One week, my daughter was playing with the utensils, specifically the knives, even after recently having a conversation about the danger of knives. A little mischievous, yes. To her surprise, the bulky end of the utensils stuck together magnetically. She thought she was doing magic! The sparkle in her eye was priceless! <3
My favorite memory is when we hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner at Sweet Tomatoes!
We were new to Florida and were exploring the Orlando area not real far from where we had moved and were starving……..We saw a restruant Called Sweet Tomatoes so we though lets give it a try. We fell in love with it the first day. Spent like two and a half hours trying everything there was and walking out STUFFED to the gills. It is our NEW favorite place to eat out. Thanks for such Great food.
So many Sweet Tomatoes memories, in Phoenix, Az and in Raleigh, NC, it is hard to pick just one! One more recent memory is our first dinner out as a family of 5 about 3 years ago when our newest family member was just 10 days old. Would never dream of taking our 3 and 5 year old and a newborn baby to any other restaurant but we knew our older two would be well behaved because they love Sweet Tomatoes so much!
I go to Sweet Tomatoes just for the differnt focachia breads. I have no idea if I even spelled that right. The soups are good but making ones own salad is the best!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUYA5MkyreU
OMG, is this a memory in the making or what?!? 🙂
When my friend, Mike, a musician from the Island of Newfoundland, Canada, came to California for the very first time, Souplantation was the first place I took him after picking him up at LAX ! I knew that Newfoundland had nothing even near this for selection of healthy foods in this size and variety!!
We took him to the souplantation in Arcadia, Ca. and he LOVED it, as do we!!
( Actually, I am going there for lunch today )
To all : Go forth and eat healthy 🙂
My 13 year old son and I love to go to Sweet Tomatoes. It is a great opportunity to enjoy and spend quality time together. Healthy and bonding with a teenager. What could be better?
This was one of the first restaurants my (now) fiance and I went to..and now we have a weekly tradition of going every friday night! So my favorite memory is basically our friday night tradition 🙂
We have given out gift cards to friends for sweet tomato, & they couldn’t thank us enough.,for introducing to Sweet tomatoes.
We love the options of all the fresh vegetables, in this day & age where Obesity is growning, I don’t want to be in that number. so, sweet tomatoes is helping me keep my weight down & staying in shape. Only problem with Sweet tomatoes their not in Michigan.
We will miss the employees & good health food, when we go back to Michigan for the 6 months. we pray you will keep growing around the country & around Florida.
Taking Joe & Pam their, & how much they enjoyed. Should of seen the look on their faces, when they saw all the fresh vegetables. Priceless!
My favorite Souplantation memory was the first year I got to try the Biscuits and Turkey Pot Pie Stew. I would RAVE about it to all my friends, right before November each year since. I even planned an Event around it! I’ve been enjoying Souplantation for over a decade, and will continue that tradition for as long as Souplantation is around!
The first day I joined Weight Watchers I was nervous to go out to dinner anywhere! I went to Souplantation and was VERY surprised how much I could eat for so little Weight Watchers points. I left souplantation so full I did not want to eat for the rest of the day. I LOVE all the healthy choices.
Our favorite moment happened just about a month ago when we went to a Sweet Tomatoes restaurant for the first time in San Jose. We used to go to a competitor’s place that served a buffet style salad and soup menu, but the service, food, and facilities were horrible. We heard about Sweet Tomatoes in the past and decided to check one out.
The truth of the matter is that we were totally floored by the quality and freshness of everything served at Sweet Tomatoes. We basically couldn’t stop talking about the salads, soups, and other items offered there. For us, it was definitely a happy experience because it was evident that the vegetables were farm fresh, the soups were made from scratch, and all the bread, muffins, and pizza were freshly baked.
The staff was very friendly and everyone working there was efficient and quick. Since then we’ve been back three times, and we live 45 miles away. Is it worth the drive? Definitely.
Thanks and keep up the great work and food.
One of my favorite buffets and it’s inexpensive, but healthy. None of the “bloating” aftermath. So many reasons to love Souplantation, and as a special wish, I hope Souplantation gets 3 stars in their goal to becomign a green restaurant this year.
Once, I was in downtown Chicago with my girlfriend at a Blue Festival. We started to get hungry after a while so we looked at the vendors surrounding the music. Fried food heaven surrounded us. I reasoned with my girlfriend that we could healthier food outside the festival grounds. When we looked there, the usual fast food outlets failed to impress us. So then, I suggested that we simply drive back toward the suburbs, where we lived, in search of a decent meal. Despite being stuck in pitifully slow traffic, I was able to persuade her to wait until we got to Lombard, which was the closest Sweet Tomatoes location. Our decision and perseverance was rewarded with the freshness and deliciousness that is Sweet Tomatoes’ long salad bar and soup section. In fact, to this day, my girlfriend raves about the best tomato soup she ever had, which she first tasted that day at Sweet Tomatoes.
Good things are always world waiting for, so I’ll always hold out to savor Sweet Tomatoes.
My favorite Soup Plantation memory was the first time I took my wife to the restaurant. She’d never been to one before and was confused by the system. “Wait I can go back and get more of EVERYTHING?” She said. I just smiled and said, “Yep go to town.” And she did, it was a great time and now Soup Plantation is one of our favorite date night spots.
My favorite experience at Sweet Tomatoes is waiting for the warm cookies to come out and be distributed to the customers! So goooooood!
Every Christmas our laaarge family (over 45 people) gathered at Sweet Tomatoes/Soup Plantation for our annual gathering. The team at this restaurant made it very nice and welcoming for our whole group. Tables together, great servers, everthing was great.
Thanks.
Once a week, my mom and I dine at Souplantation to meet our veggie requirements. We also use this time to catch up and keep each other updated on our lives.
Our family is addicted to SALAD!! It is a very special day when we all get together & eat at SWEET TOMATOES. Its a must for all of our out of town visitors.
I never had heard of Souplantation until I moved to California in high school, but it quickly became a staple for my friends and me. I remember when you started having the chocolate lava cake and we all ate so much of it (in addition to the salad, soup, pasta, bread, etc… that preceded it) that we had to lay down on the booth benches to digest for a half hour before getting up to leave. Maybe not the best decision looking back, but so delicious!
My favorite Souplantation memory is the day that I went with my adult son. As soon as we sat down, a colleague of mine was sitting two tables over with his girlfriend. So we decided to combine tables and sit together. After they left, another one of our colleagues came in with his wife and two kids. So of course we invited them to our table too. The strange thing about this is that we all work ten miles from this Souplantation and although my son and I live within 2 miles of this particular restaurant, my other two colleagues live in cites where are other Souplantations. We didn’t plan this, but we all remember that day and say things like, “have a great weekend; maybe we’ll see you at Souplantation.” Thanks for the memories.
ALWAYS A FANTASTIC PLACE FOR OUR FRIENDS TO MEET TO ENJOY
GREAT FOOD AND EACH OTHERS COMPANY.
its my favorite restaurant,me & my husband eat there twice a week
For years now my close friends and I have made it a tradition to go to Souplantation after a day of Snowboarding! We have been going to recent locations like Arcadia, and Alhambra.
Every Sunday, because of our crazy schedules we meet year round at the restaurant in Alhambra and catch up on our week. Since all of us are about healthy living, coming here is something we enjoy and love.
I guess at times it is something that is overlooked by other chains, but thank you for the weekly coupons and promotions such as these. Souplantation has become a huge part of our life, and is there as our memories are formed for more years to come.
My wife and I must have souplantation at least twice a week. We love how fresh everything is. There really isn’t any restaurant like it.
Your restaurant is a favorite of mine… so when I met a new guy online, I suggested we meet for the first time at a Sweet Tomatoes close to me. Well. The food was fresh and tasty and the guy was at least 25 years older, in person, than he appeared in his online dating pix. He chatted away while I enjoyed my salad. And when I asked if he wanted to join me in a frozen yogurt (my usual ending to a mid-afternoon combined lunch-dinner before my daily walk) he declined, then raised his eyebrows to the rafters and not too kindly intimated that I might skip it, too. History: him. Intact: my self-esteem. And still on my radar: your restaurant!
I love the variety of soups and the different muffins! Actually, I love all the selections! Healthy place to eat and meet friends for dinner!
We take our now 3 and 6 year old to eat and its their favorite restaurant. We have been going there for about 8 years and love it every time. We take friends who are from out of the country and they love all the veggies and soups available. We live in Brandon, FL and are lucky to have Sweet Tomatoes close to our home and close to our taste buds!
Thanks!
My best friend introduced this restaurant for me, now we go whenever we have a chance to! Great locations, buffet style, bonding time! Gotta love it, cant help but eat everything when we’re there.. about how about those chocolate chip cookies :O Souplantation just makes for a memorable meal
We just love to eat at Sweet Tomatoes and we live within easy distance of two of them! My favorite soup is the lemon chicken with rice but the turkey soup with dressing to add is really good when it’s in season. We like the fact that we can eat “healthy” without a problem and the serving size is always just right since you serve yourself! Happy 35th birthday and here’s to many more!
Yesterday was the first time I’ve every ate at a souplantation && I am now a fan, can’t wait till I go back!
The concept of this restaurant is brilliant. For those of you that have a negative outlook on “buffets”, once in this restaurant the stereotype of buffets being bad for you is out the window.
I love the selection of fresh veggies to create your personal salad. After the salad you have a huge selection of fresh different fresh soups, whole wheat pastas and pizza. Every things is so tasty and FRESH!
I will be back for more, the price is so reasonable for a healthy buffet
My favorite memory is spending my lunch break with my sister at a nearby Souplantation. Since I’ve been married, its been hard to have “sister-time” with my little sister. The lunch times we’ve spent at Souplantation have been memoriable and valued. It’s been an easy place to get a tasty meal, and a place to catch up with my sister.
Sweet tomatoes was having my friends very favorite desert. We always go there for lunch and it was only going to be for the dinner hours. I called ahead and asked if I could order the cake so I could surprise my friend and when we got there the manager made the dessert and presented it to us when we were finished with our lunch. My friend was so happy and that made us all happy.
My favorite memory of Sweet Tomatoes is the Sunday lunches with my family. As a young girl I remember going to Sweet Tomatoes almost every Sunday after church. Now that my family is gone, I still like to follow that memory as I try and go after church every Sunday. To me, souplantation means a time to meet with those I care for.
The first time I tasted that clam chowder at sweet tomatoes is like heaven in my mouth
Yesterday was the first time I’ve every ate at a souplantation && I am now a fan, can’t wait till I go back!
The concept of this restaurant is brilliant. For those of you that have a negative outlook on “buffets”, once in this restaurant the stereotype of buffets being bad for you is out the window.
I love the selection of fresh veggies to create your personal salad. After the salad you have a huge selection of fresh different fresh soups, whole wheat pastas and pizza. Every things is so tasty and FRESH!
I will be back for more, the price is so reasonable for a healthy buffet from now on is my favorite restaurant ever!!!
I am a huge fan of the cream of cauliflower soup. I’ve tried making it, myself, but it did not compare, and now my Sweet Tomato hasn’t had it on the menu for SUCH a long time. Fond memory, though. 🙂
My entire family came from Kansas to visit last summer and after no one could decide what sounded good, we took them to our favorite place. Sweet Tomatoes! My dad had new dentures and my mom always follows her diet and my nephew is a picky eater – we knew with all the fresh selections, it would please everyone. That is the last time I seen them, so everytime we go back to Sweet Tomatoes, I think of all the fun and laughs we spent there with the people who mean the most to me!
I started going to Sweet Tomatoes in Albuquerque back in 2000. I brought my elderly Italian mama. She loved it! It became our tradition; going out shopping for the day with my mom and then treating her to lunch at Sweet Tomatoes. It became her favorite place, all the soups, pastas, foccacia, etc… What more could and Italian mama want right? I think back on those times; and now I take my grandchildren there every week. Who knew trying a new place one day would turn into a family tradition. When my relatives come to town they all want to go to Sweet Tomatoes because it was “Ma’s favorite place”.
My favorite Sweet Tomatoes memory is my introduction to Mojito Green Tea as a beverage. Whenever I know the Mojito green tea beverage is being served, I make a special effort to stop by.
I have many great memories of eating at Sweet Tomatoes! After church, our children and grandchildren have eaten there ever since the grandkids had to use high chairs, and now they’re teen agers!! We all have fun eathing there…young OR old!
My daughter and son-in-law took my husband and I to Sweet Tomatoes for a Mother’s Day gift a few years ago. We had a great time. The food options were wonderful! A great new favorite place to eat! We have come many times since. My husband and I both love the soups and have come to especialy love certain of your soups. Enough that we check out the soups to see if our favorites are listed month to month. Thank you so much!
My favorite memory of souplantion would have to be on our last visit. We came with friends who had never been before and they loved it! I also was extremely satisfied in the way I chose what foods to eat. Typically, I get excited and fill up on 1 or 2 things, but I planned a lot better this time and was able to eat all of the different genres. I left beyond satisfied!
My kids love picking the healthy items for their trays. I told the big kids to pick anything they wanted. Unfortunately, as I was helping my little one scoop, the big boys made it down to the special “green” section with additionally priced items. They had already scooped by the time I got there and I told them I would pay it this one time, but next time they don’t need the extra items.
What were they so eager to eat from the green section?
Tofu and soy beans.