Crisp Greens

As diverse as Tacoma’s food scene has become, one obvious area has been lacking: healthy food. Sure, there’s lots of great vegetarian and vegan options around but, until recently, most of them gravitated toward comfort food.

So, I was thrilled last summer when 6th Ave became home to both a great juice bar (Gather) and Crisp, an excellent salad shop.

Crisp has a standard menu of salads (many available as grab-and-go if you’re in a hurry) but the draw for me is the build-your-own salad. For a set price, you order a base of some type of greens and/or grains (many options for both), a protein (meat, tofu or roasted veggies), up to three spreads and as many toppings as you want. The toppings include vegetables, cheeses, proteins (chickpeas, eggs) and even tortilla chips. For me, what really takes these salads to the next level is the dips, which include a whipped feta spread, pesto and two types of hummus. These salads can be made to be very filling and the portion size is quite large.

The space is small but pleasant. You also have the option of taking it next door to Beer Star: they don’t have a kitchen and welcome outside food.

So delicious!! Salad was fresh with good ingredients, you can add whatever you'd like or make your own salad. Cute and stylish environment. Definitely going back!

Delicious salads available both in build-your-own and menu items, soup. Bases, proteins, veggies, dressings and toppings were an interesting and wide selection with really bomb flavors. The chimichurri dressing, hummus, crispy chickpeas and tofu stood out in my salad though all the ingredients were delicious

As clarified by owner, the meals to order is a separate business. So, the review below is for the food (meals to order). The location itself is a sit in restaurant after all (didn't know) :)

Healthy and delicious meals for the week!

I've never dined in, only ordered (and picked up) meals. Every meal I've had is excellent AND healthy! Packed well and ready for the ref. It's the perfect and healthier alternative to going out to lunch (if you don't have time to make your own lunch). They do deliveries as well - check with them or online on delivery options/location limits. On that note, ordering online is extremely easy as well.

It's a small spot with tables for sharing. Free street parking.

The food is incredible and fast! The service has been more than lacking each time I’ve gone, tho. Still worth getting a healthy meal there.